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[RC] [Guest] Shoeing TWH - Ridecamp GuestBruce Weary, D.C. bweary@xxxxxxxxxxxx Hello Ridecampers-- I'm not a regular camper, but I review Ridecamp often, and I thought I'd respond to the question about shoeing TWH's for endurance. I have been training three TWH's for endurance and have done several 50's on them, and have found that they travel much better and are more sure footed when shod with a shorter toe and a good amount of heel, as well as thought given to the horses conformation. Remember that TWH's have an overstride, which is in part responsible for their smooth gait, so when traveling over difficult terrain, as opposed to arena sawdust, the front feet can sometimes be delayed, as with any horse, when they are choosing their footing. If they have a long toe, this delays their breakover even longer, leading to more tripping and stumbling. While I don't think that a typical TWH needs special shoeing, there may be less room for error when choosing angles, and toe/heel length. I will say that I feel much better after a 50 miler ridden on a TWH. They don't go as fast,and take longer to recover, but what a way to see the countryside, especially if you're riding with kids,as we do,or a spouse who might not otherwise even get on a horse with you if not for the smooth gaits. We're keeping the arabs,too, which keeps my health insurance agent happy. Good luck--- Bruce Weary, D.C. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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