Mountaineer bans toe grabs!

jenarby
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Mountaineer bans toe grabs! Aug 27, 2008 14:32:24 GMT -5

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Post by jenarby on Aug 27, 2008 14:32:24 GMT -5

I had a feeling this was coming. As of Dec 1st 2008 horses will not be allowed to race with toe grabs on their front feet. They are also considering banning outer rims as well (which I think would be a huge mistake).
I guess one step in the right direction to help save some equine lives.

Last Edit: Aug 28, 2008 9:31:12 GMT -5 by jenarby

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fancyhorse Exracer Posts: 5,215	Mountaineer bans toe grabs! Aug 27, 2008 17:08:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fancyhorse on Aug 27, 2008 17:08:57 GMT -5 I agree Jen!!! Out here, they are only allowed to have a 4mm grab.
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jenarby Moderator Posts: 11,760	Mountaineer bans toe grabs! Aug 28, 2008 9:32:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jenarby on Aug 28, 2008 9:32:35 GMT -5 Yeah, at least the outer rims give some traction on our very deep winter surface. It would be different if we went to synthetic. I'm worried now about our horses slipping around when they run and getting hurt.
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