Photo of a horse's hoof being shaved by farriers inside a stable building.
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Different chemical composition in the hoof of horses racing barefoot

Page reviewed:  05/08/2025

The interest in riding and driving horses without shoes is high and can increase the performance of the horse. However, not all horses have hooves of a good enough quality to withstand the rigors of, for example, a trotting race, why knowledge to do an accurate assessment is important.

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