Ridecamp: Re: [RC] [RC] Low heels (was navicular)

>I did not to mean to imply that all Arabs have low heels.  My two both
do and I have seen quite a few at >endurance rides that seem to fall
into this category.

As a general rule stated with the intention to inform the readers of the
predominant trend on this subject and to not imply bad feelings against
others but, it is believed most farriers tend to remove too much
hoofwall in the heel area of the hoof. Could the number of horses found
to have this condition be a coincidence based on their individual
anatomical configuration, or a misjudgement in depth control while
operating nippers and hoofrasp on the part of the operator, ie. farrier?

Rob

Howard Bramhall wrote:

> I did not to mean to imply that all Arabs have low heels.  My two both
> do and I have seen quite a few at endurance rides that seem to fall
> into this category.  I, also, thought that it was discussed on
> Ridecamp a long time ago and it seemed to be a more than average kind
> of thing. Anyway, Tammy, I did not mean to infer anything about your
> horses, in particular.  Like I tried to say in my post, I'm not sure
> that barefootin is made for mountains and, even, if it will work for
> me with endurance.  I'm just giving it a shot, and if it works I'll
> let you know; if it doesn't, I'll let you know that too.  Course, it
> appears you're not all that interested, so I'll scratch you off the
> list. It never ceases to amaze me how some folks will get all worked
> up when another person just comments on something "new" that they are
> trying with their horses. I must say your following comment:  "If you
> can't afford shoes or proper hoof protection, feed, shots, etc...my
> opinion is don't own a horse," kind of sucks, in my opinion!  Next
> thing you know, you're gonna tell folks that if they can't afford a
> gooseneck $45,000.00 horse trailer with living quarters they shouldn't
> even bother showing up to an endurance ride.  I think that's kind of
> arrogant hogwash.  Remind me to send you a copy of my tax return so
> you can deem me worthy, or not, to own a horse. cya,Howard (still
> going to rides with a tent and a 3 horse bumper pull trailer)
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: Trailrite@xxxxxxx
>      Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 12:14 PM
>      To: mmieske@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; hwb67@xxxxxxx;
>      ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>      Subject: Re: [RC] Low heels (was navicular)
>          If most Arabs are supposed to have "in general" low
>      heels...why do we have over 30 horses "Arabs" here on this
>      ranch...and not one of them have low heels.  Better recheck
>      this general statement.
>          If you are shoeing your horses balanced then, this will
>      not be the case.  Anyone that knows our horses and have came
>      to see them for purchasing will know this is true.  We get
>      them in sometimes with various types of hoof problems.  But
>      with our farriers, (Rob Kalb & Levi Robinson) they soon
>      start to form a normal hoof over time.
>          Oh Yeah, they look just like the ones here on the ranch
>      that have never had shoes on.  Can't tell the difference
>      until you'll notice that some have medal on the bottom for
>      hoof ware protection vis over ware with the miles put on
>      hard & rocky ground.
>          If you can't afford shoes or proper hoof protection,
>      feed, shots, etc...my opinion is don't own a horse.  With
>      that said, my grandson & I are off for the Tevis...with
>      shoes on our horses!
>
>      See you on the trail, and good luck to all that are entered!
>
>      Tammy Robinson
>      Trail-Rite Ranch & Products
>      18171 Lost Creek Road
>      Saugus, CA 91390
>      661/513-9269 or  713-3912
>      www.Trail-Rite.com   email:trailrite@xxxxxxx
>
--
Rob Kalb
Rob's Equine Hoof Care
Phelan CA



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