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Re: [RC] [RC] Archive Use (boots, etc.) - Jim HollandThen knock off the "barefoot" advocacy. You are really not riding barefoot...so the "Strasser Trim" and all that crap is irrelevant. I agree with that advances in "hoof protection" are happeneng every day. . For example, I no longer use pads. I use Equithane instead, so I can pad for a specific situation, then remove it immediately afterwards, which is better for my horse's feet. I am always looking for a way to improve the well being of my horse. However, not all horses can use "alternative" foot protection. My horse "Sun of Dimanche+" has 1100 miles in Endurance and a Regional award in 2000. He has really bad feet and and his conformation is such that he cannot go in Easy Boots..except at a walk. He yanks them off at a trot. I carry one and use it, but at the first opportunity, I replace the shoe. Some horses CAN go in "boots". Karen Chaton has had really good results with Easy Boots. It just depends on your horse, the situation, the trail, the horse's conformation, and lots of other factors. Bring your "boots" or whatever "hoof protection" you want and ride with me. Keep them on at MY speed for 50 miles across the Georgia Cohutta Wilderness...THEN you will convince me you know what you're talking about. Been there and done that. Have you? Jim, Sun of Dimanche+, and Mahada Magic terry banister wrote: Because riding barefoot does not mean "bare foot" anymore. It means hoof protection other than stuff nailed to the hoof. And new boots are coming onto the market that make it easier and more reliable than ever. Terry =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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