Why do horses need hoves?

Answer 1

Like claws, hooves are also made of keratin and are found on mammals such as pigs, deer, antelope, and horses. Hooves are usually found on herbivores or prey animals. They serve a very special purpose for most members of this group by offering protection from the impact of their feet striking the ground when running. Hoofed animals rely on being able to flee rapidly to avoid predators. Because more force is put on front hooves when the animal runs, they are often larger and can withstand greater force than the back hooves. Many mammals have hooves that are cloven with two parts. This structure allows the animal to walk easily in all sorts of habitats, from hard ground to soft, sandy soil . Hooves are also used for grooming, to dig for food, and for defense.

Answer 2

A hoof is a tip of a toe of an unqulate mammal, strengthened by a thick horny (keratin) covering. The hoof consists of a hard or rubbery sole, and a hard wall formed by a thick nail rolled around the tip of the toe. The weight of the animal is normally borne by both the sole and the edge of the hoof wall. Hooves grow continuously, and are constantly worn down by use.

Answer 3

They have hooves because it is like shoes for them. They need a hard support for they're foot while they walk on hard, muddy, and rough surfaces.

Answer 4

Horses need hooves to live. If they have no hoof then they can't walk and they will die.