>>> I was referring to the palomino. I can't find the video link now. I >>> must have pressed delete.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Ova7HY-Uuw He does have long toes, and pads I think - and he's not quite four. Poor baby. The poor Peruvian in the Feldman video had long toes and weighted boots too. did you see the comments about him? This one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEXbSiZRm0U&feature=related One comment was: "it isn't a monster and if you don't know anything about gaiting horses then be quiet... we all put those bell boots onto the feet because a) sometimes they walk their shoes off without them b) some need them to gait nicely and in a good rythm. that is just for training and just look at all of those icelandic horses they've all got those boots on to so they lift their legs higher for better results! excuse my english, I'm german " Interesting that the commenter didn't make any denials about the boots being only "for protection". And, really sad that she points out Icelandic's as the prime example of using boots for action. Karen Thomas, NC
