>>How often are the boots now used scratched, damaged or generally dinged >>up?
> Surprisingly often, actually - when we look at the boots in the > equipment check at the end of the class, a lot of them are actually > damaged. Mic, do you think, then, that the conformation needs to be addressed? or pushing the horse for more than he is actually capable of doing? Rackers and SpeedRackers are not allowed to wear boots when they rack and pace (they also rack and pace on a curve). Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
