I rode Lune today, such joy! The first time in months and she is such a happy horse to have her shoes back on. I am still a great believer in barefoot trimming but for the right conditions, and would encourage people to go for barefoot from the very beginning of a young horse's life. It is worth trying, but if it doesn't work there is absolutely no shame on having shoes put back on. Things are improving all the time with boots, stick on shoes etc. and other ingenious inventions coming along; but Lune was so unhappy I couldn't wait for something new especially as she is 20.
Chris.