Our recent post on the pros and cons of training horses in deep sand <Link> attracted considerable attention. In this article, Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA, shares what equine scientists are learning about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
Source: The Horse, July 13, 2022. Link. As studies on surfaces continue, we’re finding that the horse/ground dynamic is extremely complex, and there is no perfect surface for all situations. Likewise, as long as it’s well-maintained and consistent, there’s no terrible one for all situations, either.