What is another name for winging-OUT?

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What is another name for winging-OUT?

Explanation:
Winging-out is described as an outward, paddle-like motion of the hoof as it lands, giving the impression the foot is toeing outward and moving away from the midline. That outward, paddle-like path is exactly what paddling captures. In practice, you’ll notice the hoof or shoe contacting the ground with a toe-out angle, which is the same phenomenon described by paddling. This helps you recognize that the issue is about how the foot tracks rather than a problem of hitting the other leg or trimming too far. Brushing would involve contact along the leg or another foot, scalping is trimming too close to the sole, and forging is about striking the opposite hoof—none of those describe the outward, paddle-like tracking of the hoof as it lands.

Winging-out is described as an outward, paddle-like motion of the hoof as it lands, giving the impression the foot is toeing outward and moving away from the midline. That outward, paddle-like path is exactly what paddling captures. In practice, you’ll notice the hoof or shoe contacting the ground with a toe-out angle, which is the same phenomenon described by paddling. This helps you recognize that the issue is about how the foot tracks rather than a problem of hitting the other leg or trimming too far. Brushing would involve contact along the leg or another foot, scalping is trimming too close to the sole, and forging is about striking the opposite hoof—none of those describe the outward, paddle-like tracking of the hoof as it lands.

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