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Why do horses need horseshoes?

Why do horses need horseshoes?

Update: 2024-09-05
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You don’t see most horses wearing pants, jackets or hats but one thing is for sure - they’re almost always wearing shoes! You know, those u-shaped things attached to their hooves. Why is that? Large animal surgeon Whitney Cutrone helps us find the answer. 


Are you saddled with a big equestrian? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll get to the mane issue.

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Why do horses need horseshoes?

Why do horses need horseshoes?

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