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For the latest in miniature horse headlines visit: http://www.guidehorse.com/law_n_news.htm We are often asked why Guide Horses wear sneakers. Even though their hooves are far stronger than the soft pads of a guide dog, a Guide Horse must have traction on slick surfaces and protects their feet from hot surfaces or sharp objects on the ground. Many Guide horse users have great fun designing custom shoes for their guides, even creating dress shoes and custom horse sneakers: http://www.guidehorse.org/horse_sneakers.htm In an article titled "Guide dog looses paw in dirty street", we see why many savvy guide animal owners use sneakers to protect the guides feet:
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/topstories/display.var.554919.0.guide_dog_looses_paw_in_dirty_street.php
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