E. Shoeing 1. There are no shoeing
restrictions. <snip> 3. Protective devices on the legs of the horse
are not allowed. The leg is defined as all structures above and including the
coronet band.
That means, you can use any hoof boot that does not
come up above the coronet band, which right now, is the standard Easyboot for
most horses. If you want to ride Distance Only, (which used to be referred to as
HDC) the rules are:
Hors de concours (HDC): outside of the
competition 1. Horses and/or riders participating HDC for any reason will be
judged in all ride activities as are other competitors but will be eligible
for mileage only. 2. Horses and/or riders participating HDC must obey all
NATRC rules (except those exemptions specified in paragraphs 3-9 below) and
any ride rules, must ride in an acceptable manner and not disrupt the ride
for other competitors. 3. Horses may participate with or without boots (e.g.
splint boots, bell boots) and/or the use of any temporary types of hoof
protection. 4. A rider may ride HDC in any class or division in
horsemanship. 5. A horse may participate HDC in any class or division only if
the rider also competes.
Other CTR organizations I think have different shoe
and boot rules. I am unsure what those rules are.
