hoofbound
/ˈhʊfbaʊnd/
adjective
- (of a horse or other hoofed animal) having a condition in which the hoof becomes dry, contracted, and painful, causing lameness.
- A hoofbound horse may show signs of discomfort when walking on hard ground.
- The farrier diagnosed the mare as hoofbound and recommended special treatment.
- If left untreated, a hoofbound animal can develop serious lameness.