[drivingpairs] Re: to shoe or not

I have had all my horses and ponies barefoot now for about 3 years and have 
been very happy with the results.  Their feet have improved greatly, they are 
stronger and we have had no problems.  If I ride or drive them where they are 
uncomfortable I use boots.  Actually the only time I had to do that was in 
Acadia, Me.  I don't worry about snow packing in their feet because it 
doesn't.  I take my pony out sleighing and have had no problems with traction.


When I tried out a new carriage a while ago I was a little worried because we 
had to go up a fairly steep paved slippery driveway.  I didn't need to worry, 
she just trotted us the hill fine.

A number of friends have also gone this route and all are very happy with the 
results.  A big plus, and not the reason I did it, is no big shoeing bills!

Claudia in RI




Claudia Cordeiro, Hope Valley, RI
claudia@xxxxxxxxxxxx

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