resting front legs while grazing

[stanley_reeves]

my t/bred mare which i bought two weeks ago, seems to rest alternate forelegs whilst grazing, but seems sound. any help for me <span style="color:blue"> </span>

 

[AmyMay]

A lot of horses do this - mine included. Wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Happy Horse]

Is she actually resting them or just not putting weight on them as she is about to move her leg forward? I can't describe it very well but my horse used to look like he was resting a leg when in actual fact he was just a greedy gut and was planning his next step towards more food! If she rests them while standing and not grazing I would be worried but if she is not lame and just resting them when grazing I wouldn't be. Did you have her vetted?

 

[stanley_reeves]

Thanx happy horse, i had the same conclusions, just me be worried.
stan

 

[sevenoceans]

Both of my horses does this while grazing and their legs are quite long so they tend to sprawl out or one leg forward while one rested one was AA which was very leggy and current is TB who's also quite leggy.

 

[Happy Horse]

No problem, I know what its like with a new horse!

Welcome to the forum by the way

 

[wizzi901]

partners newby horse does that, bends knee and also, looks uncomfy but changes from one to the other and not lame so happy little bean!!