Ridecamp: Re: [RC] barefoot endurance

In a message dated 10/2/2002 4:15:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
mmieske@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<<  Just because he trotted out sound doesn't mean he wasn't in pain.  What 
did your horse ever do to YOU that you would deny him the comfort of shoes if 
he needs them? >>


Amen!  I think barefoot is acceptable in some horses on some trails - but 
like most arguments, people get fixated on the idea that their way is the 
ONLY way!  The other viewpoint is not only wrong, it is evil, mean, abusive, 
despicable, and damned inhuman!  I would hate to see one of the "barefoot" 
believers come here to the hot, rocky high desert I ride in and ride their 
horse barefoot...or better yet, ground-walk your horse barefoot - with you 
walking barefoot beside it!  :o)  I've ridden in Florida on barefoot horses 
though - on lovely light sand paths.  Ditto in Kentucky on beautiful grass 
and dirt trails without a trace of rock.  Sometimes shoes are not necessary.  
Sometimes they are a blessing.  Can't we all just get along?  :o)
Scott

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