Ridecamp: Fw: [RC] Affording a Horse

 I've got to laugh when anyone assumes I'm saving $ keeping my horses
barefoot and trimming them myself weekly.

 I still have a CSHS come and trim once every 3-4 weeks, which runs from
 between $50-$70 per visit.  Of course I had to buy all of my own trimming
 supplies, many of which wear out and need to be replaced.  My horses have
 more "shoes" than I do (soaking boots and boots for riding when needed),
and
 they aren't cheap.  I don't even want to begin to think of the time I spend
 on hoofcare, which was almost zilch when they were shod (OK, I did pick
 their hooves out and hold the horses for the shoer......) and now there is
 daily soaking, weekly trimming, and making sure they get enough exercise.

> I chose to keep them barefoot and trim myself because I believe its what
is
> best for them.  I also hire a professional to make sure I'm getting things
> right and help me to continue to learn.  It would cost less in both time
and
> $ to shoe them.

 Kathy Kelly
 Parks AZ
>


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