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Re: [RC] "Feeding the Hoof" - Kathy MayedaActually there are quite a few people that are interested in this stuff who AREN'T newbies. A lot of this information is not readily available, apparently even through the vets according to what I've been reading in Dr. Kellon's course group mail. And maybe people are having mystery hoof issues could start looking at hay and water analysis to pin-point potential causes.
I don't think that there's a clear line as to when one is no longer a newbie - there are so many things that even experienced endurance riders haven't experienced!
K.
On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 3:19 PM, Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF <carrie.kitley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: This is all very valuable information and Pete Ramey is definitely one of the best. However, this information would probably be better spent on newbie horse-owners. So far, I have found that equine distance athletes are some of the most well cared-for animals on earth and their owners are some of the most health-savvy people I've ever met. My guess is they would rarely a horse with "destroyed" hooves in the first place. In order to compete in endurance, nutrition and hoof care is at the top of the list and the first thing we learn and practice in this sport. I'm sure there some folks who are complacent about horse care (doubtful they are endurance riders), in which case, they should definitely take your post and read and heed.
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