xc was actually what made me put shoes back on my mare after i'd had her barefoot for a year..... couldn't find a suitable alternative once i started to need more grip...
sorry - not much help - but i did look at alternatives and went bak to shoes and studs
I've a 4yr old that has never been shod and i would like to event eventually. He has no issues at all about being barefoot and so really want to keep him barefoot. He is off in the new year for 6 weeks schooling with and eventer is happy to see how he goes barefoot but thought it might be a good idea to get a pair of these just incase.