>> This may be a dumb question, but what do the horses > do on the ice. I never heard of it. Lorraine
They are basically running around on the ice, putting on a "show". Ice nails are used in their shoes to stop them from slipping on the ice, which may not be so bad if the horses are walking on ice, but with running, the ice nails grab the ice and send a torque up the leg. This can cause hock damage and other problems, not so great for a breed that has a tendency towards spavin. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
