Shoes mask weaknesses, barefoot highlights strengths
And another 80km (50 miles old money), only this time all in one day. (see hooves from one year ago and 3 weeks ago
here. And post the one day 80km ride the hooves look like this:
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| LFSR post Rufus 50m 2011 |
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| LHSR post Rufus 50m 2011 |
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| RFSR - post Rufus 50m 2011 |
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| RHSR - post Rufus 50m 2011 |
Ride conditions were wet and muddy. For those who worry about slipping/traction and the need for studs. This horse had minor slips, unlike the shod horse they rode with who slid down one bank on its bottom.
I think the effort that the owner has put into preparing this horse is really paying off. Confident on her feet, the work over varied terrain to build the hooves has also conditioned her body - both body and hooves look great, good structure and strength.
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