Q. I ride a horse whose hooves are kind of cracking and really long. Does the farrier need to come trim his hooves?
A. All horses' feet should be trimmed every 6-8 weeks year-round and shod if necessary. If your horse's feet are long and cracking from the bottom up, it sounds like he's past due for a visit from the farrier. If the cracks are occurring from the top (by the hairline) down, they may be more serious and should be looked at by a farrier or vet as soon as possible.
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