On 27/11/2007, Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i agree with that, but also believe that you can't take the gait out > of a sound naturally gaited horse even if you try, it will always > return.
True. I feel there is a difference between shoeing for gait enhancement and shoeing for protection. Two completely different things in my view. I have absolutely no problem when an owner shoes for protection because circumstances warrant it. Shoeing to 'balance' a gait is another thing entirely. Wanda