Yes it is true!
I own two barefoot horses. My mare has NEVER worn a pair of boots, and was fine from day one. My gelding wears boots in the summer, but more for my own tranquility rather his needs. And only when hacking on mix ground, gravel road, tarmac. He is fine on dry hard clay, grass and sand!
However, it can happen!!!
So people MUST know what they are going for ...
I have seen what a barefoot experiment did at my yard. Owners were fed BS and at the end of the day, it is the horse, who suffers.
So ask a pro to assess your horse and your environment!
I own two barefoot horses. My mare has NEVER worn a pair of boots, and was fine from day one. My gelding wears boots in the summer, but more for my own tranquility rather his needs. And only when hacking on mix ground, gravel road, tarmac. He is fine on dry hard clay, grass and sand!
However, it can happen!!!
So people MUST know what they are going for ...
I have seen what a barefoot experiment did at my yard. Owners were fed BS and at the end of the day, it is the horse, who suffers.
So ask a pro to assess your horse and your environment!