Over the weekend we noticed she had these awful cuts just above her back hooves (on the back side, under the ankle joint). We couldn't figure out how she got them, so we walked the pasture in search of downed wire etc. Nothing. A few days passed and she got another one (opposite foot from the first), still couldn't figure out what on earth.

Possibilities opened up to her having dried out skin that cracked, to thrush (fungal infection)........ Neither of which she actually has.

What was it? Silly featherbrains has been rolling around next to the fence!!!! Mystery solved, she broke our bottom wire on the 3 strand fence we have up. I'm not so sure she'll want to do that any more (it's electric, it's on, and not only did she get cut but a good jolt too).

My dad was having issues with her when trying to spray bluekoat on the wounds. I was unable to get out to her, so he tried his "magic touch" and all she did was fight him and finally she kicked him. While she was being fed her morning treat (some grain) today I went out, started with rubbing her neck, ran my hand down her side and across her rump, then down her leg like when you want them to pick up foot. Everyone else who has attempted to get a good look at her feet couldn't go anywhere near them without her getting irritable. She picked her foot up for me just fine and I was worried she may start kicking when I started spraying my Scarlet Koat on, but she stood there and took it like a champ. She'd pick up her foot (never tried to kick me), but I'd tell her put it back down and she'd just put it down.
I was able to do both feet in a matter of minutes, gave her some peppermint cookies (horse treats) and turned her loose.

We threw my saddle up on her over the weekend and my sister's friend ended up bit in the face while holding her because that sister's daughter's boyfriend was tightening up the cinch. I tossed my blanket and saddle on her this morning as well and tightened it up just fine, she never went to bite me or anything. Everyone else has a problem with the horse XD I guess she just doesn't like them! I also notice she'll kick anyone who dares to think about grabbing her tail and if you recall I stood BEHIND her the whole time while I was brushing out all those nasty mats from her tail, never once did she lift a foot at me, she just took a nap!

Ginger is a very smart girl and she'll let you know if she doesn't like you/trust you at all. I may have a possibility of getting up on her this coming week. I'm not sure if I can use that much upper body muscle just yet (may pull too hard on the muscles in my abdomen). If I can, I'll take her out for a ride.

I was also looking into the matching tack for my saddle and a better bit for her since she has a softer mouth- $50 for the set (not including shipping) from a wholesale retailer. Fully Dakota brand headstall too! When I have the spare cash I'll get that so she matches. Shows? I don't think she'll be going too far, I don't have the extra chunk of cash for a Coggins test :\ The idiots here want me to do a new one (manditory) because they'll get the results and see the test done with their own eyes. Ugh, it's just like the various things for cattle/swine- assholes won't accept your vet's OK or anything, nono, THEIR people have to do it/see it or else "it never happened".  There's always something! Yes I know that we're trying to keep our animals healthy, but if the animal was recently tested and that test date hasn't expired, you shouldn't require people to have to do it all over again. All the tests are done by professionals and are certified to be accurate, so wtf?