Last spring, I worked with a mare named Bella who had the same issue. She would lean away and refuse to lift her hind leg no matter what. I found that spending extra time just rubbing her leg without trying to pick it up helped a lot. It's like they need to trust that you're not going to force them. After a few sessions, she started lifting it on her own when I touched the fetlock. Sometimes it's about building patience and not rushing the process.

Ever had a drink glass crack on you because you forgot about the cold? Your post makes so much sense now. I once left a glass on my porch in winter and it split like my last relationship. Now I always check the temperature before putting stuff outside. Learning the hard way, I guess.

I was against spikes too until a similar job changed my mind.

Yeah those hvac vents will do it too. Had a sensor thinking it was detecting movement but it was just hot air blowing on it from the register. Took forever to spot.

The Chuunin Exams filler actually had a point.