Edited sentence: Ever since the idea of having the front end lift higher entered the walking horse industry the abuse has just gotten worse.In the beginning instead of putting shoes on the horse they used heavy bell boots.It was at this time that the Walker was no longer recognized by the National Equine Federation because of the abuse surrounded with the Walker.Midnight Sun showcased a natural walk, it was Merry Do Boy and Ebony's Masterpiece who showed a flashier, bigger front end gait.The Big Lick has been the downfall the industry and something needs to be done to stop them.The horses would go into line up and blood would stream out from underneath.The walking horse industry wanted to be competitive with the Saddle Breads so they began to put bigger and bigger shoes on the horses in order to exaggerate their gate