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RE: [RC] to shoe or not... - Linda Cowles7 year old is getting out and riding my endurance mare, so I am finishing the green mare and getting her legged up. Shoot, after a month her feet are worn. Heel growth isn't keeping up. I'm dreading shoeing her as that is another 85 bucks, and the farrier and I love her feet. The one thing that's really making a big difference with some of my horses is an idea that Pete Ramey suggested, a loose pea gravel loafing area to toughen feet, particularly feet that are soft because of seasonal moisture. One of my clients hopped on the idea and I'm seeing great feet in just a few weeks. The pea gravel really massages and toughens the sole. I can email you more information on building a pea gravel loafing pen if you want. For protection, the Boas work good, but the new Epics are supposed to be better. I'm going to try some out for the first time today... I don't need them at this point, but need to find out how well they work. Later - Linda Linda Cowles Certified Hoof Care Provider 707-869-8270 - Home 707-621-0240 - Cell HealthyHoof@xxxxxxxxxxx www.HealthyHoof.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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