A farrier explained why horses' hooves grow in spirals if they're never trimmed, and now I can't unsee it in every wild horse photo 🐴
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6/28/2026 · 6/28/2026
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A farrier explained why horses' hooves grow in spirals if they're never trimmed, and now I can't unsee it in every wild horse photo 🐴

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