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Why Does A Horse Stumble?
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Why do horses stumble?
Why Does A Horse Stumble?
Stumbling can be for many reasons. The most prevalent are:
a) Improper shoeing or trimming.
b) Hooves are too long in length. (When trimmed should not exceed 4" in length from the coronet band to the sole; unless, long footed Show Horses in a Show Barn~!)
c) Lazy, unattentive horse.
d) Imbalance in diet, ie: too high protein content, and causing a "Protein Drunk" effect.
