just atke her to the vet or a dog grooming place and they will do it for you.. tell the ur situation and depending on where u go they will probably do it for free!!

By kbuggaboo on May 4, 2009

a haflingers a horse dont take her to a dog grooming place just ask the and pay the farrier to trim them there trained to work w/ stubborn horses

By jessica b on May 5, 2009

She MIGHT feel a little unbalanced being pregnant…

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 details…

By black bunny on May 6, 2009

Well the best way to do it is to get a sleep pill from a doctor that you trust. and then do it.

By Josh B on May 9, 2009

First off, how far along is she?

Any trims should be done preferably 6 weeks before foaling. You can always trim her in the stall after the foal is 2-4 weeks old.

These mares are uncomfortable. Unless she grossly needs a trim, I would wait. If it’s gross, 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 lift 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 people 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 lift her fronts for you? If so then at least she has been taught and it’s just a matter of time.

Good luck.

By Roadapple Cider on May 11, 2009

why are people writing 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 trust you. if not get a farrier they are usually trained to deal with problem horses

By shell louise on May 13, 2009

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 deal 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, “Listen, owner, your horse is a brat and I’m not getting hurt over it.” (Question Asker, I do NOT mean you. I know you just 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 better 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 best 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 probably just not feeling secure enough to balance on three feet.

By 1024 Needs A New Name! on May 14, 2009

I just answered this question in the other place that you asked it…in addition to my other answer, let me emphasize that at this time, while she is carrying the colt, it isn’t worth the battle to get her back feet trimmed, plenty of time to do that after the colt is born…I wouldn’t think that it has anything to do with her being pregnant, it has to do with her not used to having it done…NO, don’t be giving her sleeping pills or taking her to a dog groomer, geeesh! Just be patient, work with her hind feet on a regular basis and gradually teach her to give up her feet, them give them back to her…

By Bobbi on May 15, 2009