--- Judy Ryder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > I don't think we should give people a false
> > impression that shoes are
> > a bad thing. Sometimes a horse needs shoes
> > depending on feet/terrain.
>
> Yes, we agree that there are times that shoes are
> necessary.
>
> There are three good reasons for using shoes:
>
> [] Protection
>
> [] Traction
>
> [] Therapeutic
>
> When we're talking about evaluations, it's on a
> groomed track right? No need for shoes.
>
> Judy
Actually, I would disagree. We ride on a groomed track at the
Paneawa Equestrian Center
(Its pretty cool, a county paid track and rodeo arena with stands and
stalls)
Where there are horses shows and rodeos and lessons and lots of
riding. Anyway, just becuase you might ride there, does not mean
where your horse lives is ok for them to be with out shoes....I am
not saying that is why they use shoes in Evals and competitions, what
I am saying is that some horses need shoes, period.
A horse has to be able to live without shoes in their home terrain
and where they are ridden, and be totally comfortable....some horses
because of their living environment or where they are ridden or
because of their horn quality Just can't.
Skye
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