[drivingpairs] Re: barefoot horses & www.naturalhorsetrim.com

Re:  Concussive force of road driving.

I used borium on my driving shoes when I did road driving.  I was careful
about staying off the pavement as much as possible and I did run without
shoes in winter.  This was all done in E.Pennsylvania.  My horse is a
Thoroughbred/Quarter cross.  Evidentially she came down with navicular, I
believe due to the concussion.  Running with borium does not allow any
"Give".  I also believe that particular breeds are inclined towards
navicular.  She is now 23 years old, I still drive but without borium and I
am very careful of surfaces.  My shoer is particularly helpful.

P. York
Oroville, Calif.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "M. Denmark" <mdenmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 1:03 PM
Subject: [drivingpairs] Re: barefoot horses & www.naturalhorsetrim.com


>
>
> Pat is so right about the above referenced web site.  Lots of good info =
> and
> I didn't mention it because the brain cells weren't firing and I forgot
> where to find it.  Thanks for reminding me.  I do wonder what long term
> effects the concussive force of road driving will have on legs, joints =
> and
> connective tissue whether barefoot or shod?  I do feel that going =
> barefoot
> reduces the impact force and shock that it sends up the legs to a great
> extent.  Does anyone have experience road driving the same horse =
> barefoot
> for over approximately 5+ years?  If so have there been any issue with =
> legs,
> joints, tendons, hooves, etc., that could be attributed to being =
> barefoot
> rather than normal wear and tear?  My Fjord pair is young, now with =
> perfect
> bare feet, and I plan on helping them stay sound so they can be healthy
> enough to haul me on my last drive to the old folk's home many years =
> from
> now. =20
>
> Milli Ann, Magnolia, TX
>
> <From: Pmnurse835@xxxxxxx
> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 16:46:57 EST
> Subject: [drivingpairs] Re: barefoot horses
>
> Hi Milli Ann,
> I too drive my horses barefoot. I is better for them in the long run. =
> For=20
> more information on barefoot trimming check out: =
> www.naturalhorsetrim.com .
> They=20
> have information on treating Lamititis and barefoot trimming.
>
> Pat>
>
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