[RC] Barefoot, then shoeing for E-rides only - sherman
I know riders who do this, but they don’t go to “lots”
of rides. I believe the reason for it is that their horse’s hooves get
out of balance or start to flare when left in shoes, so it pays to get them off
as soon as the 50 or 100 is done. Then the sole and hoof structures also don’t
lose their barefoot toughness. I would do that myself instead of booting, but
my horse hates the nails being driven in. Did I say I was wimpy about hurting horses?
He lets me hammer on his hooves, hammer with a shoe between his hoof and the
hammer, just can’t deal with the nail, so I figure it must be
uncomfortable, right? So, no shoes for Sonny, I deal with the boots
and foam and trying to line the gaiters so my boy can be happy.
