horse hooves

Stallion's keratin shoes

Horse hooves are the hard, keratin-covered feet of horses—the tough, curved structures that contact the ground.

Each hoof encases sensitive tissue and bone, functioning like a single enlarged toenail.

Hooves require regular trimming and are often fitted with horseshoes for protection: The farrier filed down the horse hooves before shoeing them.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G