Something I have never seen- can anyone explain?

pweizer · #1 11-12-2006, 09:28 AM

Yesterday at Laurel, there was a horse in the 8th race who raced with no shoes. I have never seen this before and wonder why anyone would do this? I can't imagine it is very comfortable for the horse.

Any ideas?

Paul

Rileyoriley · #2 11-12-2006, 12:20 PM

Turf or dirt race?

pweizer · #3 11-12-2006, 12:41 PM

It was a dirt race (maiden Special weight) going one mile. And I am talking no shoes at all, front or back.

Paul

Rileyoriley · #4 11-12-2006, 12:44 PM

He must have fantastic feet. It would actually be more comfortable and natural to run without shoes. Who is he out of?

Rileyoriley · #5 11-12-2006, 12:46 PM

The trainer must have felt the track was safe enough to run on with no shoes as well.

philcski · #6 11-12-2006, 12:55 PM

My girlfriend's horse (a racing-retired T-bred) never wears shoes, he's just got fantastic feet. Correct me if i'm wrong but i think this is more common in europe than the US.