Is black hoof harder than white hoof?
The difference in color is just pigment and pigment does not affect hardness. Q: My horse is lame as soon as the shoes are pulled. A: Horses have a digital cushion below the coffin bone that absorbs concussion. Horses that have not had proper hoof care during their lives have not developed the digital cushion which makes them sore. The digital cushion can develope at any age. However, keeping foals trimmed properly and on varied terrain will dievelop the digital cushion properly, basically eliminating the posibility of future problems. Q: My horse is lame on rock.
