Re: RC: Barefoot Endurance?

[RDShoe4U@aol.com]

I attended a lecture on that very study if its the one done If I remember 
right in Mich.Lots of good info.As a farrier I was taught these three basic 
reason for shoeing a horse. 1.Traction
             2.Excessive wear
             3.Theraputic
If none of the above are a problem best left bare foot.I agree with the post 
talking about treating horses as individules.A few other things to keep in 
mind are weather, usage, breed.One of the biggest that is overlooked is 
weather I feel.Amount of time horse spends out in the flies stomping.My two 
cents RD