Ok, I have a question. I am looking at a TWH
to purchase and I was informed by the lady selling him (not the Owner) that the
owner when she was using him kept him shod with pads in the rear feet
only. Supposedly this was to prevent stone bruises?!? A lot of
horses I know are only shod in the front and if they are padded only in the
front. He will be going barefoot if I buy him, but I'm wondering if there
are reasons for this that I am not aware of. I have never owned a TWH, I
do have a TW/QH cross who is not gaited. I'm wondering if this has
something to with a gaited horse. I would appreciate any and all
opinions. My hopes are for this boy to get me started on LD this
year.
