I have a 1991 Dodge dually with the Cummins turbo-diesel and I get about 20
mpg when I'm not hauling, about 15-17 hauling a two-horse slant with one horse
and an unfinished living area.
My farriers--three partners--are REALLY good. In twenty years of CTR
and endurance riding I have never lost a shoe. That being said, they are
true prima donnas and get a little huffy when I suggest doing something
different, but will listen and follow through, or give a reasonable explanation
for why they don't think I should do it. I did my first LD with
my new horse a couple weeks ago and used Easyboots, and am hoping I can keep him
barefoot. I just bought a set of Epics and they will get a good test this
weekend when I do a ride with lots of river crossings, mud when it rains (which
it does frequently) and hard limestone trails. It's not that I have
anything against shoes (PLEASE, let's not get that started again), just trying
to save some money. I figure with the cost of trimming, and the cost
of the Epics, I need them to last at least 3 trims!
