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Old 05-07-2014, 10:38 AM   #1
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I've always wondered what the evolutionary purpose was for the extra long hair over their hooves.
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Old 05-07-2014, 10:59 AM   #2
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I've always wondered what the evolutionary purpose was for the extra long hair over their hooves.
It's to drain water away from the heels which are notoriously susceptible to infections if continually wet, eg mud fever.
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Old 05-07-2014, 11:11 AM   #3
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It's to drain water away from the heels which are notoriously susceptible to infections if continually wet, eg mud fever.
Thanks! One less mystery for me to worry about.
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Old 05-07-2014, 11:51 AM   #4
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See what happens when you add a chick to that wonderful free spirit?

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Old 05-07-2014, 12:05 PM   #5
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Hey! That's a horse of a different color! :-)
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Old 05-07-2014, 12:12 PM   #6
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Thanks for the link, Bruce. I picked up the image elsewhere (don't ask) and hadn't see the other photos.
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