Hoofbound
[hoo f-bound, hoof-] /ˈhʊfˌbaʊnd, ˈhuf-/
adjective
1.
(of horses and other hoofed animals) having the heels of the dry and contracted, causing lameness.
/ˈhuːfˌbaʊnd/
adjective
1.
(vet science) (of a horse) having dry contracted hooves, with resultant pain and lameness
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