Re: Flat soles

["Michelle Rowe" <michrowe@frontier.net>]

My CTR horse has thinner flat soles and low heels (not a good combination).
My farrier said it's permanent.  We use wedges on his shoes to protect his
heels on his front feet because he bruises more readily with those thin,
flat soles (I ride in dry, rocky terrain).  I will probably use full pads or
Easy Boots over shoes for next season's rides.  My farrier suggests using
full pads if I still have problems with bruising (none so far with the
wedges), but I would rather use Easy Boots only for rides if possible and
let the foot breathe most of the time.  I don't like the idea of having to
coat the foot with toxic fungus killer to keep it healthy under the pads.

I don't know about #3.  I'd be interested to hear what you find out.

m
----- Original Message -----
From: Linda Romander <romander@foothill.net>
To: RideCamp <Ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 2:58 PM
Subject: RC: Flat soles


> Can anyone enlighten me on the prognosis for an endurance horse with
> flat soles?  I'm looking at a prospect with this condition and want to
> know:
>
> 1) Is this a permanent condition or can it be improved with hoof care
> and shoeing?
> 2)  If the flat soles cannot be changed, can a horse successfully
> compete over rocky ground with either pads or special shoeing for
> protection?
> 3)  Do flat soles lead to bone, joint, or ligament problems?
>
> Thanks very much for your help!  I believe this was discussed some
> months ago on RideCamp but I have been unable to search the archives.
>
> Linda
>
>
>
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