>Our boarding barn brought in a new school horse this evening--he has
>a
>beautiful soft eye and a gentle expression--he seems curious and
>friendly.
>
>I went up to his stall to say hello and he lifted his front leg
>holding it
>there, sometimes pawing the air. He'd put it down, and then do the
>same
>with the other. It looked odd. I've seen a horse paw the ground
>when
>bored, etc, but never holding a leg up in the air. He didn't look
>angry,
>upset or in any pain. Anyone have any idea why he'd do that?
>
Maybe he thinks he needs to go forward to meet you, but then there's
no place to go.
Janet
Caliente, CA