A Barefoot Correction...

[Tracey Ritter <tracey_ritter@yahoo.com>]

I never thought I'd be happy to be saying this, but I've had the most 
thoughtful and respectful replies to this past Barefoot discussion 
that I ever thought was possible. 

Two private posters took the time to write me and provide me stats 
from the ride, as well as the Vet's name and e-mail address so that I 
could take the time to contact him if I so chose (I'm going to, right 
after I send this!).  They were kind, polite, and I thank them for 
such generosity of spirit. 

The success of folks who are attempting to condition their horses for 
barefoot endurance really does matter to me, and the last thing I'd 
ever dream of is to have unknowing but well-intending people attempt 
to condition their horses based upon falsifications of a turnout of a 
ride.  Likewise, I will be happy - and fully intend - to bring this 
to the attention of the members of the barefoot endurance list once I 
hear back from the vet so that they can base their training and 
conditioning techniques on FACT, not fantasy.

Again, my thanks to those who chose to present the facts to me with 
kindness, and my apologies to the list for having made my reply to 
this subject prematurely.

Kindest Regards,

Tracey Ritter
Portland, OR


-- 
Tracey Ritter, tracey_ritter@yahoo.com on 11/28/2001