A horse’s hoof grows the same way as human fingernails. The horseshoe prevents it from wearing down naturally as it would in the wild. That’s where the farrier comes in, among a good many other duties. We trim down the excess hoof, both the sole and the outer walls, and reaffix the metal shoe that strengthens and protects the workhorse’s hooves. They’d wear far too quickly without it, causing more harm than good for the horse. It’s a painless process, assuming the horse has no hoof injuries that need tending to. The horseshoe can help with that, too.
Just fun facts
