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Yeah, and many people forget that even DJB will put "gasp" steel shoes on her horses for big important rides!

 

this shoe/barefoot thing is getting to be like discussing politics or religion!

 

chris

Linda Nichols <aidenn1@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> I completely agree with Bruce. There for a little bit, with the current
> discussion on barefoot, I was going to try it. But everything Bruce says is
> completely true. We have so many rocks here, big ones and little ones and I
> have never had to worry about going fast over the rocks. I don¹t have to
> worry about my horse breaking his hoof. I¹ve seen people try to go barefoot
> and I tell you, I¹m not impressed. I hate the EasyBoot routine. Ride with
> one ear on the hoof sounds and keep looking down to make sure they are still
> there.
>  I¹ve seen people pulled because the boot rubbed a hole in the horse¹s
> hoof. I¹ve seen horses who are miserable on gravel roads after a trail ride.
> I have a good farrier who knows how to shoe correctly. I don¹t need to go
> barefoot. I like being carefree about my horse¹s hooves. Amen, Bruce.
>
> Linda
> R1
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> a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,
> thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW! What a
> ride!"
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