Why a Horse Trips in Front: The Head Nod Is Not a Diagnosis, It Is a Receipt
Nika VorsterPublished on: 22/08/2026
A horse who trips in front, travels badly and nods intermittently is usually not a leg problem. Here is what the head nod misses, and how to check.
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