Re: RC: Shod horses in pasture?

[JUDYK89@aol.com]

Joan,

Thanks for replying to my post.  Yes my horse will have 24/7 access to this 48x24 paddock, it will be her own personal paddock,we don't have more than just an overhang for shelter (S. CA).  

I think the problem with shoes and pasture here is that they worry about damage to the other horses, not so much to the pasture (pasture is mostly dry lot anyway).  I don't understand this as I had a barefoot horse get in a tuffle, and she did a lot of damage without shoes on.

My mare is getting over an injury, but when she can be worked again, she will get plenty of exercise.  I ride 4 to 5 days a week (alternating work and terrain), and I want to make sure that once she's fit, she'll have the room to roam on her days off, or when I have to go out of town. 

I just want to hear from people, like yourself, who get by without large pasture, the alternatives, and how the horses cope.  It's good to hear your horses do well.

Thank you
Judy