gaited horses

Why Is Soring Done?

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Why Is Soring Done? Soring is done by irritating or blistering the horse’s forelegs through the injection or application of chemical irritants or painful mechanical devices. … In addition to sensitive skin, the chemicals cause the horses hoof to become sensitive to striking the ground. What is the purpose of soring? Soring is the use

What Is A Big Lick Horse?

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What Is A Big Lick Horse? Soring involves the intentional infliction of pain to a horse’s legs or hooves in order to force the horse to perform an artificial, exaggerated gait. … Today, judges continue to reward the artificial “Big Lick” gait, thus encouraging participants to sore their horses and allowing the cruel practice to