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Re: [RC] Fw: OT - Petition against the use of Buckles and bands on Morgans - steelsidedown

Just to clarify.....
 
Banding is common is any breed that shows "park" (arabs, saddlebreds and walkers as well).  The band's actual purpose is to allow you to "stack" (several layers of wedge pads, to boost the heel, thus the hoof angle).  The band attaches to the heel of the shoe, ground side of the pads, to help hold the bulk and weight, as nails can't complete the job. In many shows/organizations "padding" is prohibited.  Thus enters the weighted shoe, rocker bars, and now the weighted band.  The concept behind all these contraptions is to burden the front hooves, so the horse will lift his entire leg extremely and tuck in under the knee.
 
Yes, banding is done for theraputic reasons also, though not very often.  Horses requiring bands to be sound, wouldn't be competing at this level anyway. (generally speaking -- there is always that exception) 
 
Not condoning, just clarifying.  I will share, I have worked on several ex-padded show horses that were completely sound and no worse for wear. I own a sound 29yo arab mare that was shown padded until 10yo (not by me, I don't do rings!).  I'm sure others have different stories they can share to shed some light on the issue.
 
Jen, Farrier in VA 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 10:25 PM
Subject: [RC] Fw: OT - Petition against the use of Buckles and bands on Morgans

This is OT, but it does involve horses, Morgans, to be more specific, and this would never be allowed at an AERC ride. The AMHA has decided that it's now okay for Morgans to be shown in the ring with metal bands on their hooves. These bands are cut hose clamps which are attached to the heels of the shoe and run up and over the top of the hoof. Ostensibly this is for the purpose of being able to show a Morgan with hoof problems. The reality is that these bands will be used on sound horses with the intent of accentuating the Morgan's natural 'park' action. This new rule is now before the USEF for a final decision. Please take a moment and sign the petition against this proposed action.
 
 
Thanks!
 

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[RC] Fw: OT - Petition against the use of Buckles and bands on Morgans, Jeanne Slominski