Re: [RC] [RC] Some tough questions for those that sell the Boots.. - Karla Watson
I know that doesn't answer the other questions about gaited breeds.
But then, I've had a hard time finding very much research that has been
published on horses feet or shoeing in general. I have seen several
testimonials and talked to riders of gaited horses who love the boots. I
would imagine that it'll be similar to other breeds -- some horses and their
owners are going to hate them and some are going to benefit from their use.
Karen
We have a gaited horse that is using the Epics
and doing well. He would rather be barefoot on rides but is great with the
boots. He is one of those freaky sensitive horses that just cannot handle a nail
being driven. (Don't tell me to sedate him or get a different farrier or he'll
get over it--its been years and have tried all of the above and nothing
improved.) So he is in boots and doing well. He is a little 14 hd Paso Fino that
one of my daughters owns and boy can he FLY in those boots. He has been in them
for 1-1/2 years so far. He hasn't had a great season this year but
they had nothing to do with the boots. But he has no problem gaiting in the Epic
boots. In fact, he gaited better in them than in shoes. He gaits the best
barefoot but on rocky trails, he does best with boots. So here is one gaited
horse that is doing fine with them. One rat study...
