Update: Rode her yesterday in the ring (clay/sand). She had a real good gas pedal like she used to. Her feet are still ungodly flat (after 2...
You two have really met him in person?
I know nothing. It will be good to hear what others contribute.
Funny, Brian. I know what you mean. But, it's funny that the first farrier I had in Florida was a drunk, and he did a better job than the last 4!!!...
Gary, that's a great comparison! All beautiful! How can you have a phone that takes a picture like that? Put mine to shame and I have a smart...
Thanks, Gary, I'm a numnut when it comes to these things as well. But I have also found that if you have pictures on your computer, it's easier to...
None of anything in this thread is my opinion-I know nothing about soring except from that newsclip and small bits of information It would be much...
No. Big Lick I think are the ones where they where the pads and big clunky things (?). Most likely weighted. Heavy shod is not a great thing...
I don't know of any study, it will be worthwhile for me or anyone to find one. But, too, aside from hearsay, and people involved not wanting it...
Answered above, he did what he could-tried to be a DQP, is not a member of a very small closed group of Big Lick owners/trainers, too many padded...
Mr. B. has been involved in all aspects of TWH's except for Big Lick horses. His opinion is an educated opinion based on what he has seen, heard,...
Out of shows, only 10% of classes at a show for TWH are big lick classes. Out of that 10%, 60% are sored, as per Mr.B. I, myself, do not know...
No one to tell or care. Many judges own these horses, and well as the DQP's. DQP's are picked by the TWH association and are a member of it....
Travis, this is why I interviewed this man. I wanted to find out how many out of how many do this: AN EDUCATED OPINION Answer was from a man...
Not showing alone, training, caring, and running a show barn. Not shoeing.
Thomas, I did the best I could since I don't interview for a living. I don't think it's placating, just an interview with a man who's been...
no, didn't shoe, he was involved in showing, breeding , training, etc of anything but padded horses. He's not a farrier.
Well look at Tiger losing Nike-a big big blow. How many kids idolized him?
I have loved "the black stuff" for 30 years. Last month I tried Murphy's. Now I'm not so sure. :confused: Smitty, I think you have a...
Mr. B has been involved in TWH's , breeding and showing from 25 years back. He never got involved with the Big Lick horses that were shown padded up...
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