>>>> 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.
A couple of years ago at the local annual farrier's education clinic, a few of our farriers did a segment called "Trade-offs in hoof care." Basically, one farrier would point out the advantages to one aspect of shoeing/trimming, and then the next one would give the counterpoints to the same aspect. There are very few things about any aspect of horse-ownership that don't have pro's and con's associated. It's the day-to-day struggle we face as horse-owners - always having to pick the lesser of the evils. Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.8/1153 - Release Date: 11/26/2007 9:08 PM
