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Date Posted: 11:41:12 03/24/08 Mon
Author: Sarah
Subject: Barefoot Always
In reply to: Cathy 's message, "Any Barefoot Friesians out there?" on 12:36:59 02/12/08 Tue

I have owned my mare since she was 6 months old, and she has always been barefoot. Now, at 7 years old, she does 1st level dressage, jumps 2'9", hacks on the road and rocky trail, all comfortably barefoot. So, it can be done! You can see her at http://www.freewebs.com/princessdaatje

Good luck with your barefoot horse keeping!


>Hi all:
>
>Has anyone jumped on the barefoot movement yet? I
>recently did after realizing my gelding was probably
>shod only for his sale and it was his 2nd shoeing.
>Now, he is exercised about an hour each day and only
>on soft arena footing. Turnout is in a non-rocky
>paddock. There is no trail riding at this time.
>
>Can you please give me some tips on trimming? I have
>filed a bit myself but am not going to even go there
>just yet! He has some really big, hard feet!
>
>Any feedback would be great. Based on pictures posted,
>his feet look really good and the shoes did not do
>alot of damage. However, he does not get alot of wear
>and tear and they are going to get really long, fast.
>I am going to call my farrier tomorrow for a trim
>while I figure out the best method. In the meantime,
>my Barn Manager is taking care of the excess but I am
>not sure if he is experienced enough with a light
>draft.
>
>I am also overseas and do not know of any professional
>trimmers which is a problem. Wish I was in the States
>now!
>
>Thanks!

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