I have the fronts only of my Morab and Arab mares shod every 6-7
weeks. Since they carry 60-65% of their weight on the front, I feel that
is necessary to protect them in my Rocky Mt area. I rasp the backs each
week. In winter when it is too icey to ride I have them go barefoot for 3
months and rasp them every two weeks. Works great for them.... No
lameness, chips or cracks and healthy frogs and heels.
