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yes, that is why even if you dont shoe the horse you still have to see the farrier! they ar elike our finger nails, alwase growing.

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What is the life cycle of horses explain why geography is important in the process?

Horses are born as miniature versions of an adult and then grow throughout their life. They will grow at different rates depending on the geography of their habitat.


Does trimming hooves too often make horses sore?

Yes, trimming a horses' hooves too frequently can make the horse sore (or lame). A horses' hoof is similar to a person's fingernail. If you cut them too often, they will begin to hurt. The hoof must be allowed to grow out again before they are re-trimmed. Normal trimming patterns are on a 6-week schedule, though show horses or horses on medical treatment (like founder) may have the trimmed as early as every 4 weeks.


How many inches does a long hair dogs tail grow per month?

How long a dog's tail grows really depends on the breed. Many large dogs have tails about a foot long. while small dogs have tails that are usually about 5 inches. Dogs tals grow as they grow, rarly exceeding the length of their back.


How much does an adult horse's hoof wall grow per month?

It depends on the breed and hoof wall stimulation and health of the hoof really. But in general, 1/4-1/2 a inch a month. Drafts tend to grow hoof wall a lot faster. I work on a draft cross mare's hooves and she grows about an inch of hoof wall in four weeks. For Howrse Archimedes question: 1/4 - 1/2 inch. :)


Do horses grow new frogs?

Horses do have frogs,a frog is located on the bottom of the hoof. If you look closely when you pick the hoof you will see a part of the hoof that looks like a frog's foot. Yup, but it is very delicate and important to the horse, so be very careful when you use the hoof pick, you don't want to stab the soft tissue.