Just thought I would let you know what I use on my Mustangs.  I put the 
Equithotics,  "Sneakers for Horses" , on in front and plain, wide web 
steel shoes on the back.  Depending upon the terrain I'm facing I may 
have the hind shoes put on with full pads.  I have also had borium studs 
added in the heels for better traction, especially on roads.  The 
Equithotics provide much better tendon support in the front and are very 
good at shock absorbtion. Roger R. uses them, I know.  I noticed that my 
horses windpuffs disappeared after I started using the shoes.  Not 
cheap, currently they run around $50 per pair, but I get at least 1 
reset from a pair of shoes so the cost works out.  They have a web page 
up that can be accessed from the Enduance Riders Homepage.
Any questions or comments you have I will be happy to respond to.
Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T., and my Mustangs, the girls: PC and Star
The Healing Touch of New Jersey
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