ihatework
Well-Known Member
Feet can hugely change out of racing. My Gray lad now has the feet of a Shetland pony and hasn't worn shoes for year.
A different feed regime and the fact they aren't galloping everyday putting hard concussion into feet really makes a huge difference. So does a change of farrier. Many that work in racing yards just slap shoes on and make the foot fit the shoe.
For sure, but that will have taken their toll on their feet and how they hold themselves and move. The gamble is how much of that is reversible long term even if the feet visually improve.