Posted by timothy a sias on March 10, 2004 at 10:22:42:
In Reply to: barefoot horses posted by Mary on October 27, 2003 at 20:12:43:
: I've read so many positive response from horse owners who have gone barefoot. I'd like to know what farriers think of this trend.
this is easy your horse only need shoes for 3 reasons
1 he wears his feet faster than they grow
2 needs shod for the work he does driving/ traction
3 has a problem that needs correction
this is not to say he doesn,t need to be ballanced "trimmed" at regular 6 to 10 week visits for a qualified farrier. i have been shoeing for ten years and have my cert.