Luca quickly removed the bandages and inspected the area.
"No infection. The cracks aren't too deep. We caught it early." He nodded. "Alright. Let's get these horseshoes on you."
He began cleaning the hoof, removing dirt and stones with careful gentleness.
Then...he pulled out a knife.
"W-WHAT IS THAT?!" Riley gasped in horror. "What are you doing?! Are you trying to chop my legs off?!"
The crowd was also terrified. But Luca shook his head calmly.
"This is just for trimming. After all, I need to balance your hooves and remove any damaged tissue. But don't worry, it won't hurt at all."
Riley clenched her teeth as he brought the knife to her hoof, preparing for pain.
But there was none.
He scraped away parts of her hoof, and she felt...nothing. Just a slight tickling sensation.
"See?" Luca said. "I told you. It's like trimming your fingernails."
Everyone gasped with relief.
"Oh thank the gods..."
"I was so worried..."
