Can you tell the age of a horse by the size of its hooves?

Hoof size can be an indicator of a horse's age, but it is not a reliable method of age determination. A horse's hooves grow throughout its life, so a younger horse may have larger hooves than an older one that has had its hooves trimmed regularly. Additionally, a horse's diet, environment, and level of exercise can all affect the size and growth rate of its hooves, making it difficult to accurately determine age based on hoof size alone.

There are other, more reliable methods of determining a horse's age, such as examining its teeth or looking for physical signs of aging like greying hair or a loss of muscle tone. A veterinarian or experienced horse handler can provide more accurate age estimates based on these factors.