Re: RC: shoes/easyboots

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/17/99 4:18:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
meeks@palmnet.net writes:

<< good morning everyone!!  My question is concerning shoes.  I pan on
 beginning to ride my 6 yr. old Arab mare in about one month- last month of
 the pregnancy- finally!! Anyway, I plan in riding on the grass, and on the
 dirt trails.   Does she need shoes?  they are soooo expensive!!  Can I just
 get easyboots and put them on when I ride on the streets(rarely)? >>

As long as her feet hold up, that is fine.  There is a tremendous range of 
difference in hoof quality between horses, so it's a judgment call that those 
of us who can't see her really can't make.  But yes, many horses do fine for 
light riding without shoes.  Just keep an eye on her feet so that you are 
aware at what point your riding exceeds her ability to grow new foot to 
accommodate the level of wear.

Heidi


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