tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post4668463458306518387..comments2024-03-14T06:57:29.577+00:00Comments on Rockley Farm: For Pete's sake...Nic Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-19955994716882788092014-01-26T23:18:23.864+00:002014-01-26T23:18:23.864+00:00is the footing in your ring in this video a sharp ...is the footing in your ring in this video a sharp gravel? Just wondering if horses have to work their way up to this gravel as far as tenderfooted horses or thin soled horses. Also wondering if footing is the major contributor to obtaining a heel first landing (assuming diet is correct), or is it a combination of teaching the horse to travel more correctly? I have seen many barefoot horses that are landing toe-first, even young horses and wonder how owners can encourage heel first landing when diet and free movement are plenty. Do you think a firm surface is better for developing healthier digital cushion than the horse living on soft footing and do you have specific exercises that encourage better balance. Your rehabs seem to very quickly change to a heel first landing.<br />thanks for any insite.Laurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605711266088461621noreply@blogger.com