Re: [RC] Why do Thoroughbreds need shoes? - DVeritas
In a message dated 7/25/2006 8:28:13 AM Mountain Standard Time,
tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
The
second reason I suspect is traction. They want to minimize the slippage -
since it represents a loss of forward energy.
...which is why so many injuries on so many young horses on the track begin
in the first place - the natural load, slide, unload sequence is abruptly
interrupted on the hoof and it begins. That particular sequence, for
endurance horses, will eventually strengthen the leg, if the proper time and
program are employed.
Often, the injury goes unnoticed until it is noticed. At that point,
as much effort resulting in any sort of financial payback is employed, knowing
that the "writing is on the wall".
