Tripping pony

[woodenbanana]

Hi all ? so my mares right hind leg shakes when she wees, has anyone else’s horse done this? Is it a sign of muscle problems? Sometimes when riding she feels like she almost gives out with her back legs so wondering if she has weak muscles. She also trips an awful lot, we’ve tried going barefoot and tried natural balance shoes but nothing has helped. Any advice greatly appreciated! Thanks ?

 

[Ownedby4horses]

I would not be riding her currently. You need a vet out to give her a full workover, so you know exactly what you are dealing with.

 

[woodenbanana]

She has always tripped when being ridden, so not a new problem. She used to pull a cart so think she’s very off the forehand from this rather than working from behind.

 

[CanteringCarrot]

Sounds potentially neurological. Either way I agree with the suggestion of having a vet out to give her a full workover. I also would not be riding her. There's nothing normal about constant tripping or anything that you describe tbh.

 

[Ownedby4horses]

She has always tripped when being ridden, so not a new problem. She used to pull a cart so think she’s very off the forehand from this rather than working from behind.

I'm afraid just because shes always done it, doesn't make it normal. There's plenty of people who ride equines that currently drive/ used to drive and don't trip when ridden (my mare for one has driven all her life until 13 and we got her, she was backed 18 months ago). You do need a vet to investigate this.

 

[Shay]

Agree with the above. That sounds neurological. You need a vet.