Vet coming out but thoughts on lameness *video*

Looks a little short on off fore to me so maybe a little stiff on that near hind off fore diagonal Doesn't look bad to be honest what's the other rein like and in a straight line?
 
I agree. She doesn't look bad to me. Is this a new thing with her? It is difficult to see on the video, but she looks to be tracking up and flexing her hocks. Lots of horses drag their toes a little behind and it is of no consequence. Obviously, if it is so bad that it causes wear when trotting on hard surfaces, it needs looking at. But I have known one that was really bad and the front tips of his hind hooves were worn flat. But vets could find nothing wrong with him.
 
Thanks for replies.
No this is why I can't put my finger on I am just worried about dragging her toe.
It is every single stride in trot and you can't quite see the extent of how she catches it on the floor each time in the video.

There is no heat or swelling and she passed 2 stage a few months ago...
She has always snatched her back legs up when picking feet out, more so the hind left. Also notice with the hind left (white sock) she lifts her leg and gets slightly agitated when I put her brushing boots on and this is the toe she drags.
 
Surreydeb said:
Looks a little short on off fore to me so maybe a little stiff on that near hind off fore diagonal Doesn't look bad to be honest what's the other rein like and in a straight line?
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I did take a video, or at least I thought but can't find it on my phone. She is more or less the same, not so bad in a straight line.
 
Maybe finds circling work on lunge a little hard if better on straight? Maybe concentrate on really working through from behind in walk and trot to encourage hind end strength this may help lessen any dragging. Some horses are just lazy behind with nothing wrong but if you are concerned I agree get vets opinion.
 
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