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Re: [RC] "BAREFOOT BIAS" - Chris Paus

I haven't seen any attacking of the barefoot riders or
horses. I've seen it the other way around! Most of us
have said that barefoot will work for some horses.
I've even said I have some horses I keep barefoot, but
others I do not. It's very individual. Most everyone
who has responded has said something similar to me...

no one has put down barefoot riding. Just the rabid
way it is presented sometimes. It's like trying to get
someone to change religions or politics. Shoving it
down our throats doesn't go over well.

chris
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Shari,
As you can see by the response to your post
"Barefoot Bias", going barefoot is not, for the most
part, a popular concept 
among endurance riders.  A few of these people that
post on ridecamp can really go into "attack mode".
I do not believe every horse can go barefood and
there is certainly a long transition period between
being shod and going
barefoot.
My horse has been barefoot for just over a year now.
 We would be considered "pleasure riders" as he has
only attempted and completed (1) 50 miler barefoot. 
I'll keep him barefoot as long
as it is working ok for him.
There are a few of you out there competing
successfully on barefoot horses.  My hat's off to
all of you and I wish you continued success!
Time will tell if going barefoot is a viable option
for endurance horses.  (already seems so for some of
you) If it is you will see more people jump on the
bandwagon.  Somebody's got to test the waters.
Would have like to have read your article. 
Hopefully will see it in print elsewhere.  
June Jordan
AERC # 9353




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