It makes complete sense to me :~D
All we were saying is if Cyn had to do rides like last weekend's all the time, she should have shoes is all. It wears them down. The loose rock is like walking on golf balls and the graveled parts are sandpaper.
Bay wasn't ouchy at all in any of the rocks those mares slowed down in. I wasn't barefoot on the ride and I wouldn't demand a horse be barefoot either if their feet need some protection.
I understand. I'm still experimenting with barefootedness and I guess I have that mindset. You know how that is.