Mare who kicks!

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Nancy Okun luvhrsnrnd@hotmail.com
I have a green mare who is in every aspect is doing great. She
was broke to ride in May, although she is 6, and I've owned her
since
August 1.  She dosen't like other horses coming up close behind
her on the trail and when I'm out with friends I'm sure to warn
them.  Today, after a great, long ride, we were walking our horses
to the trailers..  My friend was walking her horse way too close
behind mine and Pow, my mare nailed my friend in the thigh -Hard!
We all feel awful.  She's fine, but it's going to be a Beauty of a
Black and Blue,but I don't think any permanent damage was done.

I've never had a green horse before, never owned a mare.  My
geldings wouldn't think of kicking anything or anyone.  I must
say that the mare is fine to work around and I can be behind her
in her stall or clean her and there's no attempt to kick.  It's
other horses that get her agitated.

The question is - Is this a young horse thing or is she a KICKER
and I must live with it - red ribbon and all.  Is there anything
I can do to help her over this nasty habit. When she rides with
my other gelding he can be close to her and she does not mind.
But she's used to him in the turn out.

I just feel terrible.  It might have been alot worse.
Thanks for any input.  Nancy



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