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[RC] Don't move any differently? ( was: pulling shoes, etc.) - shermanTitle: MessageNo, I sure didn't
use any testing equipment to slow down and analyze the hoof movement and admit I
just haven't/couldn't look closely enough to see the change in movement due to
shoes and boots being used. Still, I'll use them as needed and not worry about a
change in the movement as long as there is not a known
problem. Ideally, I'd be able to ride all my horses totally
barefoot under all conditions, but I know that just isn't going to happen.
Kathy
I am guessing that this is because she hasn't/cannot (?)?look closely enough. Hillary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS?at the McPhail Equine Performance Center did a study on this with her force plates, video analysis, etc. and found that both metal shoes and protective hoof boots change the flight phase of a horse's leg while moving.? If I can find the reference to the study, I will forward it on.
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