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[RC] farriersRID3E - mrsdt I have been doing my own work for several years. Took a class from Tony Gonzales and was amazed at what he did in about 30 min with an Arab Stallion that wouldn't take his right lead. He had been shod by about 89% of the farriers In San Diego. Was able to do a three day class with Gene Ovicheck and learned a great deal about balance and break- over. Bought a Finegan Gauge and it really helped me to understand that the vertical line down the hoof at the front should be verical to a flat plain at the bottom of the hoof. Have used the Natural Balance Aluminum shoes for 11- 100 mile rides including 4 Tevis completions and 2 National Champ. 100's. For rocky rides I have been using Farriers Pride pads with silicone injected. My horse has been able to do over 3000 miles using this method. Pulled lame after a kick at Tevis(* Pilot Error) and spread eagled on new pavement after 75 miles at the Viginia City 100. Plus some other pulls on Tevis RIDER SICK.. Tied Up Rider Error. Getting so Damned old that I can't run down the canyons anymore. Horse is still sound & is resting now W/O shoes..He's 22. & I'm 77 Hope to do another ride or two next season & we'll have a combined age of 100. Read Gene's articles on HOPE FOR SOUNDNESS Dick Dawson =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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