Read a study from a vet school about hoof growth rates in different seasons

I was looking at some research from the University of Florida's vet program yesterday. They tracked hoof growth on a bunch of horses for a full year and found it can slow by almost 30% in the winter months compared to summer. I always knew it varied, but seeing that exact number really surprised me. It makes me think I should adjust my trimming schedule more for my regular clients when the weather turns cold. Do you all change your visit frequency based on the season?

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knight.drew8d ago

Mine seem to grow the same year-round.

taylor_fox8d ago

That's actually a relief to hear, I thought it was just me. My nails have been stuck in this weird, slow-growth phase for months now, no matter what I do. I tried taking those biotin supplements for a while, but they didn't seem to change a thing.