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If your mare is tripping now it is likely becuase the underslung heels and long 
toes (they go hand in hand).  If you'll find a farrier who knows how to get the 
breakover back and bring the heels back under her you shouldn't have any 
trouble with tripping.  It's not the shoes that cause the issue.  It's the way 
the foot is trimmed prior to putting on the shoes.  The shoes will exacerbate 
the issues because they are more rigid than the hoof.  But, they are not the 
cause.

Karen


                       
                       
                       
                       
               
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We are talking about all the tools we can use to keep our horses safe and
alive at the rides. Training/conditioning is one of the best tools
available. It makes us better horseman and women, it benefits our horses
and could quite possibly be the key to preventing most crashes.
~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm

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