At 18:52:15 PST on 04-22-98, Roger I wrote:

>I seem to be having more feet problems. They clip their heels when they
>first started before they got use to pen. A solid pen would be better
>than wire so that I would have their full attention. Anything smaller
>than 70 feet would be too small and anything larger would run the trainer
>in really good shape.
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Roger> I was just wondering if you are using Sports Boots and Bell Boots
for protection from clipping their heels? I can see where that would be
pretty risky as far as injury goes. Sounds like you are doing pretty well
with them though and the cost should be considerably less than the standard
training expenses of hiring exercise rider daily, etc. Thanks for the progress
reports. I have found this very interesting to follow:-)! Would like to see them
get to the winners circle!

Lois Aichholz
Oakwood Farm
New Haven,Mo63068
TB Breeder/Racing/Sport