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    Re: [RC] Barefoot - Deblyons54

    In a message dated 10/2/2002 1:49:28 PM Mountain Standard Time, ridecamp-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


    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!


    Agree. I especially hate to see inexperienced horse people get indoctrinated to the barefoot idea. Those shoeing bills do add up, and it can be a good excuse NOT to pay a farrier. I've had lots of horses, some with better feet than others. You have to shoe or not according to what the horse needs and take into consideration the terrain and distance are using them.
    Deb