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what type of hoof does a horse have
A horse hoof is a structure surrounding the distal phalanx of the 3rd digit which is covered by complex soft tissue and keratinised structures.
Where does a horseshoe get applied?
Horseshoes are attached on the palmar surface of the hooves, usually nailed through the insensitive hoof wall that is anatomically akin to the human toenail.

Question: Do the shoes hurt the horse
Self-contained rewrite: Does putting horseshoes on hurt the horse?