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[RC] Circulation to the hoof - Jonni JewellOK, so here is a simple question for those who feel shoes reduce the circulation to the hoof. If circulation is reduced to an area of the body, then what happens? The tissue in that area would start to die off, correct? (if one ties a string around their finger, to reduce or stop blood flow, the tissue in the finger would eventually die) So, here is my question. Why, if the circulation to the hoof is reduced / compromised, haven't the feet of thousands and thousands (well, my guess actually millions) of horses just fallen off? Why are horses who have worn shoes ALL their lives not gone lame? If the circulation is decreased, and the blood flow is reduced, wouldn't the feet just die??? There are just TOO many horses out there who have always worn shoes, ALL their lives, who are older, that are sound, with GREAT feet. Sorry, the theory just doesn't work for me. Show me some solid documented facts that horses who wear shoes all the time have reduced circulation and blood flow to the feet. The proof I have that properly applied shoes are NOT doing this, is too darn many horses out there wearing them, who are sound as ever, with great feet. Jonni =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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