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Photo of the Day – The Bottom of Brick’s Hoof

Published December 28, 2023

I, Bernie Harberts, did not use generative AI to write or illustrate this article. Spell check and grammar check, yes. AI, no.

Photo of the Day - The Bottom of Brick's Hoof

I use hoof boots on my mules instead of steel shoes. That allows their feet to expand and contract the way they should instead of being locked into place by a ring of steel. Plus, they don't have to wear them all the time, only when they need to. Nobody likes to wear their shoes to bed. Here's what the bottom of my mule Brick's hoof looks like right after I've trimmed it.

For the ultimate hoof boot review, click here to check out the Hoof Boot Report I wrote about spending six weeks on the road with three different brands of hoof boots.

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