Hoof Corns

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Hoof Corns

Corns are bruises within the heel of the hoof. Usually caused from leaving on a shoe that has too short of a heel, for too long. The heels of the hoof must be protected by the shoe. A too short shoe, will cause corns, which ARE VERY painful to a horse.

   

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