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I really like the Bare tread pattern for traction too.
Laney

Karen Standefer wrote:
> Even in the PNW, we don't ride in the mud all that much.  In the wet months
> we ride on logging roads, so the grips would be detrimental to the horses.  
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> Even on our slick clay trails when they're wet in the winter, the Bares have
> good traction.  My horse has had better traction with Bares on his hinds,
> climbing wet, clay, mountain trails than some of his riding buddies with
> shoes on.  The Epics on the hinds don't afford near the traction that the
> bares do, IMO.
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> Karen
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> Referenced Post:
> I think the Gripes were developed for riders in really rainy, wet areas such
> as the Pacific Northwest and northern Europe.  In fact, I think for the ride
> you are describing that will probably have at least as many rocky parts as
> muddy, I'd prefer either the Epics or Bares which I think would be better on
> rocks.  And besides, your horse is already used to them.
> Laney


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