The hoof of a front foot of an animal, especially a horse, cow, or similar hoofed creature.
From 'fore-' meaning front, combined with 'hoof' from Proto-Germanic 'hōfaz.' In veterinary and breeding terminology, 'forehoof' distinguishes the front feet from the hind feet.
Farriers (horseshoe specialists) can tell a horse's entire training history and health problems by examining wear patterns on the forehooves—experienced ones read them like a book of the animal's athletic career.
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