Re: [RC] [RC-Digest] Vol: 03.2363 boots and breakover - Chipnml
My horse--being shortbacked, high crouped and rather long legged
(considering his size)--tends to forge, even after a lot of dressage work.
My farrier shoes with a slight "rocker" toe which basically sets the point of
breakover back slightly and prevents his hind feet from striking the sole of his
front feet. I use easyboots in the spring before I have him shod for the
ride season, and notice he does forge a bit. Of course I would prefer to
have a horse with conformation that would not make him forge, however,
Cheers has stayed very sound for 12 years and 2700 miles, our only major problem
was a blown tendon several years ago, which had nothing to do with the
shoeing, just my stupidity :( . I really credit my excellent
farrier and his knowledge of corrective shoeing with keeping him sound and
happy all these year.
