For the Record, I personally am trying Not to judge, I did state that putting shoes on a horse to make it gait, when it is perfectly sound on the trails ridden means to me that the horse is not naturally gaited... I was reminded that it might also not be trimmed correctly, which I should have added...
I know that going barefoot is a huge commitment and not everyone has the ability to do it... for me, going barefoot is a personal choice... I think more horses can go barefoot then are at the moment..... I think it is easier done then one thinks is is going to be, it is not really cheaper, I feel I represent the barefoot world in pretty normal, to extreme trail riders on many terrains... and if I can go barefoot in this area on the trails I ride on, then I think many more people can go barefoot then are... I don't mean to come across judgemental at all.. if I am, I am sorry.... I try to stay calm, cool and collected now when discussing it... I think where people really need to start is when the foal is born... lots of exercise, lots of movement, start from the get go with foals, and yes better breeding and I think barefoot will be easier from the beginning... the barefoot trim is different then a typical pasture trim... and I am not sure if people are aware of all of this, we are discussing this very subject on the barefoothorsecare list, there are many who are much better at explaining things then I am on that list... so, I welcome any of you to join it.... -- I and my horses love our track system, take a look~~~ http://picasaweb.google.com/dakota.charm/TrackForHorses
