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> Why expect barefoot rears with boots or shoes front to put your horse onto his forehand?

Because unlike the weights in the TWH world, our boots/shoes provide substantial 
relief from the discomforts of an uneven trail.  Thus with protection in front and 
none in back, especially on rough trail, I would expect horses to try to get off 
their hind feet faster than their front ones, much like they often wander back and 
forth on a trail to seek out the softest footing.   Your point about breakover is 
valid too, but I think both factors contribute to how a horse travels.


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