AWHC observer Lynn Hanson was on the ground this week documenting the brutal beginning of the North Lander roundup. 🚩 July 1 — Day 1: The roundup commenced with several foals struggling to keep up with their herds. A two-week-old foal was found on the road with an injured leg and taken to a temporary holding corral. A stallion escaped the trap but was later observed running towards a hill, showing signs of stress. Two helicopters conducted six runs, herding horses, including small foals. Observ

When horses have these muscle spasms like this it indicates a pain response. This horse palpated with a pain response around the withers which is also the saddle support region of the body. Knowing the signs and what to look for not only help your horses longevity but also help keep you and your horse safe. When horses are in pain they “act out”. Some Examples of uncomfortabiloty include (but are not limited to) bucking, rearing, biting, being girthy and sensitive to light touch like this. This