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Why would they hurt the horse??? If they are the right fit and applied by a farrier who knows what they are doing, then it shouldn't hurt the horse any more than clipping your own nails hurts you.
Walking an unshod horse down tarmac on the other hand, will hurt their hooves.
Walking an unshod horse down tarmac on the other hand, will hurt their hooves.