Horseshoes And Hoofs Of Different Sizes And Materials Stock Photo

A horseshoe is a fabricated product, normally made of metal, although sometimes made partially or wholly of modern synthetic materials, designed to protect a horse`s hoof from wear. Shoes are attached on the palmar surface ground side of the hooves, usually nailed through the insensitive hoof wall that is anatomically akin to the human toenail, although much larger and thicker. The fitting of horseshoes is a professional occupation, conducted by a farrier, who specializes in the preparation of feet