Re: RC: Re: Re: Barefoot Stats

["Heidi Smith" <heidi@sagehillcmk.com>]

> I think what really makes it tough for the vets is that the tenderness
comes
> on gradually during the course of the ride, and it isn't in just one foot.
> So the stride alteration isn't the definate head bobbing kind, but a more
> subtle change in the horses way of going.

You're right, Nancy.  If there isn't an overt injury, the soreness is
occurring more or less all around, although it is usually worse in the
front.  And what you see is just a shortness of stride.  You can really feel
it from the saddle if you are really tuned in to your horse.

Heidi