The common saying NO HOOF, NO HORSE is very true!

Fun Fact of the Week – The common saying NO HOOF, NO HORSE is very true. A horses hoof will typically grow about .25 inches a in a month, and take nearly a year to grow from the coronet band to the ground. The hoof is flexible enough to absorb 70-80% of the impact during weight bearing. Check out this fact sheet for more horse hoof information. http://www.thehorse.com/Free-Reports/View.aspx?n=hoof-care-facts-and-fiction&id=57