Haflinger Horses These are numerous pictures of Haflinger horses. I have a Haflinger, but I didn't put pictures of mine on here.
How do I get my pregnant haflinger to allow back feet to be trimmed?
I conscientious purchased a pregnant haflinger and she won't let us trim her back feet. Must have something to do with being pregnant and that she doesn't know me well enough to trust me yet. Any suggestions?
why are people longhand about dogs on here.. we are taking about horses not dogs ! she sounds like she is unbalanced,, she may need something to lean against . if not then it could be a behavioural problem. she needs to syndicate you. if not get a farrier they are usually trained to deal with problem horses
First off, how far along is she? Any trims should be done preferably 6 weeks before foaling. You can always trim her in the stand after the foal is 2-4 weeks old. These mares are uncomfortable. Unless she grossly needs a trim, I would wait. If it's bawdy, then schedule your farrier and vet together. This mare does not need to be stressed. If you are 2-3 months from foaling then rub her back legs, don't ask for her to elevate the feet but see if she will shift her weight for you. Praise her and work quietly. Work with her alone if possible. Many times a horse sees 2 or more family come into a stall and they get on the defensive and feel "ganged" up on. Continue to build on any progress. Several times a day would be best. Does she pirate her fronts for you? If so then at least she has been taught and it's just a matter of time. Good luck.
She MIGHT feel a little unbalanced being gravid... But I would tend to think she has had this issue all along. Does she kick out? Or just not lift them? Just need a few more data...
Roadapple Cider has a good answer. But I do feel the need to point out that while it is a farrier's job to trim hooves, it is NOT the farrier's job to patronize with horses that no one bothered to train properly. Farriers known for working with "problem horses" are just farriers that don't speak up and say, "Obey, owner, your horse is a brat and I'm not getting hurt over it." (Question Asker, I do NOT mean you. I know you ethical got the mare.) Just food for thought, everyone. If I were a farrier, that would drive me up the wall. How bad are they, and how far along is she? Can she wait til after the foal has arrived? If they're not too bad, it might be more intelligent to wait. She's is grumpy, uncomfortable, unbalanced and probably not trained too well to have her feet handled in the first place. Now probably isn't the flower time to teach her this! If she is planting her feet and refusing to lift them but doesn't seem hostile (no ear pinning, tail swishing, nipping, kicking, etc.) then she is undoubtedly just not feeling secure enough to balance on three feet.
just atke her to the vet or a dog grooming place and they will do it for you.. tell the ur locale and depending on where u go they will probably do it for free!!
Well the best way to do it is to get a sleep pill from a doctor that you trust. and then do it.
a haflingers a horse dont take her to a dog grooming blame just ask the and pay the farrier to trim them there trained to work w/ stubborn horses haflinger horses in austria
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