triping horse

Question
my horse is 21. i've had her for 5 years and shes allways seemed to trip/ dosent pick up her feet or somthing, but shes been doing alot more and worse. shes fallen 3 times in less than a month. is still safe to ride her?

Answer
Dear Kailee

Are her toes too long?  Have you had her trimmed regularly?  If it is not a trimming/shoeing issue then have your vet check her.  Horses don't fall down without a reason.  If her feet look long, or if you haven't been keeping up with trimming/shoeing, call your farrier.  If that is not the issue it could be anything from poor physical condition, arthritis, ringbone, navicular disease to a neurological or vision problem.  Riding a horse that is prone to fall is not safe.  She could land on top of you. Call your vet!

Good luck

Lynne Curtis Gudes
"Common sense isn't."