Dressage Hoof Care Presents Uncommon Challenges: Farriers need to be thorough to enjoy success in this complex discipline

摘要

When first exploring the possibility of providing hoof care for dressage horses, a common perception is "well, how hard can it be"They are trained and shown on a smooth, level surface, seemingly without much exertion. They never have to run full-out for a mile-and-a-half, nor stop on a dime and spin like a top. Mostly, they just go quietly around in a circle, travel sideways a bitand sometimes they have to trot in place. How hard can that be? Actually, it's very challenging. The discipline of dressage is one in which a performance is judged on the fluid movements of the horse that is moving happily with grace and style. To achieve this, everything has to be working well, and hoof care is closely scrutinized.