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Yes. Horses hooves continue to grow throughout their lives. Most grow about 1/4 inch every 4 to 8 weeks, (more or less) depending on the seasons, weather and the horses environment. Likewise, a horses hooves should be trimmed every 4 to 8 weeks by a reputable farrier. A link below points to a good site on Natural Hoof Care.

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Foot is to man as a horse?

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What does it mean if horses hoof absesses?

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What is a black horn on a horse's hoof?

Black horn is the dark pigmented hoof, whereas, a white horn is the light colored hoof. Where a horse has white socks, the hoof will be white also.


What is a horse foot call?

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Does an horse have frogs on their feet?

The horse does have a frog on their hoof except it is not the real animal. It is a part of their body/hoof.


Where on the horse body would you fine a fetlock?

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What units of area would you use to measure a horse's hoof?

Square centimetres.


What is a Grazing hoof on a horse?

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Are you the horse on hoof it?

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