WONDER #1571: Why Do Horses Wear Shoes?

Question 1 of 3

A professional who shoes horses is known as a what?

1. farrier
2. shodder
3. footer
4. shoer

Question 2 of 3

Horse hooves are made of a tough protein called what?

1. hoofatin
2. hoovalux
3. ketosis
4. keratin

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT a material commonly used in horseshoes?

1. steel
2. aluminum
3. glass
4. titanium

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