This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/11/2003 4:07:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> > Thus far for farm chores, I have not needed shoes to protect > > the feet, but we have clay soils which are soft on the > feet. However, I have wondered if we should consider shoes > with borium for traction on ice, any experience with that? Hi Janet- No ice here in California! This was a topic of discussion on the barefootedhorses list. Most agreed that a properly trimmed bare hoof has what it takes to travel safely on ice. Now, I would think this means the horse moves at a pace comfortable for him, making his own way. Moving at speed or sharp turns sounds dicey, shoes or no. But then again I don't know ice. Some people mentioned buying/making a boot with studs on it, used only while riding then removed. Brigid Wasson in formerly sunny CA :-(
