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[RC] to shoe, redeux... - Julie PearsallFrom: "terry banister" <terrybanister@xxxxxxxxxxx>To: morris921@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] to shoe or not... Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 21:54:58 -0700 Atually, if you need to ask, you haven't done any research or reading on the subject, and haven't lined up a barefoot trimmer, and don't know about the living conditions required for healthy hooves, then you should just do what everyone else does and nail on steel. Terry May the Horse be with you" From: "Julie Pearsall" <morris921@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] to shoe or not... Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 14:35:19 -0400 Question: Should I have my mare shod if most of our riding will be on rural roads, ie: tar and stone, lots of texture?? ************************************************************************************************************** Actually, I am a science teacher and know that modern horses , Equus equus, evolved in the deserts of Asia and the Middle East, in arid climates. I know that they are designed to walk and eat all day, hence the problems of colic in horses that are stall bound, and the evolution of what was a single toe into a hard-walled, flexible soled, cushion-heeled foot exceptionally well designed for speed, like a sprinter up on her toes during the 50 meter dash. My concern was that since horses did not evolve on man-made surfaces, is there a risk of concussion injury to the hoof from constant impact on pavement that I could mitigate with one of the new composite shoes. My other concern was that her feet might slip while trotting on pavement and I didn't want to run the risk of a fall, possibly causing severe damage to her legs, either abrasions, breaks, or tendon damage. Again, I wondered if composite shoes or steel with studs might be indicated. I do have a good farrier who comes to the barn every six weeks, but he doesn't have any endurance horses among his clients. In all of my activities with my horse, her comfort and well-being are my first concern. I realize she is mentally basically unchanged from the wild horses first approached by man and that I ride at her discretion as long as she trusts me not to put her in danger, that if she feels threatened I can expect her to act in her own best interests of self preservation. Thank you to those of you who shared their experience as a guide line for me to gauge how she and I are doing. Thank you for the information about hoof wear as an indicator of a need for some form of barrier between the hoof and the road. I don't have any friends who ride endurance (yet), most show or barrel race (no thanks!!). You guys are my tutors, after a fashion, when I can't find an answer in a book or at a web site. Thanks again. Julie <>< =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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