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Why do horses have horses shoes?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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10y ago

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Horses are shod for a number of reasons: to reduce wear on the hoof or terrain damage, to provide grip, and often to correct a defect in gait or to hold the foot in the correct position following injury.

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For traction and the horses safety

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