Whether shod, barefoot or padded - up to
individual and their horse. I personnally would rather prevent* than treat
a stone bruise / cut sole, ( and being that as you said,
you have never competed, nor ?? done alot ?, read -
miles, of riding over "rough" trail,.. well ? ). I
give my horse and myslef ever advantage to finish a ride.
And whether shod. padded, or barefoot -- 'sound' is 'sound'. Just what is
your point? FYI, would give Bute after a ride same as I would take
advil, aspirin, more for muscle soreness, not for lameness, and only then
sometimes. Stephanie M ( Did most of mileage with padded horses, and dare
you say they are/ were not qualified for
endurance)
