Re: RC: tucking the butt

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/27/99 8:17:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time, cyclone@snet.net 
writes:

<< Most farriers who shoe hard-working horses seem to opt for the squared
 hind toe/rockered front toe approach, making sure that all toes are on
 the short side & shoes set SLIGHTLY back on the foot, feet balanced of
 course.
 
 Clips add stability to the shoe placement and make them easier to nail,
 but really do nothing to benefit overreaching.
 
 -Abby B >>

The problem is that correcting gaiting problems with shoe types is an 
aggressive approach that has its own negative side-effects. Square-toed hind 
feet tend to stop short, throwing extra force into the hocks and stifles. 
Rockered front toes are fine, but require a talented farrier to get right. 

ti


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