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Why Do You Shoe a Horse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Horses wear shoes<\/a> to protect and strengthen their hooves and feet and keep their hooves from wearing down too quickly. But, do horseshoes hurt horses? This is a question that we will be answering in this article. Some people believe that every horse needs shoes, while others think they should never wear them. So, read on to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Horseshoes Hurt Horses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unless the farrier hits the nail into the wrong spot, putting shoes on and taking them off does not usually harm horses. In addition, you shouldn’t worry about the horse hooves nerves since correctly attached shoes are nailed through the nerve-free hoof wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, do horseshoes hurt? Usually, horses will feel the force of each hammer blow as nails are driven into their hooves, but they will not be bothered by the sensation of nails going in and out of their hoof wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, choosing a good farrier<\/a> for the job is critical. And, unless you’ve been trained, you shouldn’t do horseshoeing. You may end up injuring your horse by driving nails into the wrong spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Horseshoes a Cruel Practice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do horses feel pain in their hooves? What happens is that a farrier drives nails through the hoof wall and secures the horseshoe to the horse’s foot. This has made many people believe that applying and removing this shoe can be painful for both the horse and the human – but it doesn’t hurt either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good thing is that the nails that hold the shoes in place only go through the nerveless part of the hoof. This makes putting on and taking off horseshoes painless. Horseshoeing, in short, is not painful, cruel, or inhumane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of horses do not even flinch when being shoed. If they could talk, they’d probably tell us that being shoed is like having your fingernails clipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Horses Like Being Shoed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Horses differ according to the quality of their feet. Horses used to wearing shoes will prefer to wear them and will move more comfortably with them on. On the other hand, some horses are very picky about shoes, and if they aren’t put on correctly or bother them, they will find a way to get them off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the farrier arrives, horses appear to be excited. It may be because they like his attention or because they like their new shoes. However, most of them enjoy having their hooves picked and didn’t mind shoeing– as long as it’s done by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, most horses are relatively “neutral when it comes to being shod.” They don’t like the process, but they also don’t despise it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Happens if You Don’t Shoe Your Horse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why do you shoe a horse? Now and then, you might come across horse feet without shoes. This is because some horses’ feet are naturally rigid and can withstand riding without shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should frequently remove horseshoes for horses when you turn them out in the pasture. Another reason to remove their shoes is if the horse has difficulty wearing shoes— its hooves may be too brittle to nail a shoe on. Finally, we recommend riding a horse with a horseshoe because if you ride it without, you’ll struggle on paved surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your animal’s hoofs will wear out and become lame if they are not adequately protected. In addition, when galloping over trails with a mix of pavement and dirt-packed ground, your working horses’ hooves need protection from wearing down– so always have some protective gear on hand! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoof boots are an excellent alternative to shoes because they provide excellent grip, solid protection, and the ability to remove them when not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horseshoe Terminology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every newcomer to the equestrian sport knows that it has its language. Horseshoeing is not an exception, so here are a few terms you should be familiar with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n