Horse shoes are U-shaped protective accessories glued or nailed to a horse's hooves. Early horse shoes were made of rawhide, but they became easily torn and tattered when the horse began to walk or gallop around. Now, horse shoes are made of rubber, aluminum, steel, and plastic. They protect the hooves from being scratched, cut, or wounded especially during competitions and races.
Steel Horse Shoes are made of durable steel. They are thick and strong. They are commonly used in eventing, show jumping, polo, and in competitions requiring stronger shoes for extra protection. They are ideal for horses like Tennessee Walkers that need thick and heavy shoes to be able to step high.
Aluminum Horse Shoes are made of lightweight aluminum. They are ideal for hunt seats and dressages. Racehorses and barrel racing horses use them so they can run faster.
Materials used: Choose Steel Horse Shoes because they wear longer and do not easily get punctured. Consider the type of horse you have and the type of activity it is engaged in before settling for a specific type. Consult your trusted farrier to determine the best horse shoes for your horse.
Use: Choose Aluminum Horse Shoes for race horses. Their light weight would not weigh down your horse and would help it run faster. If your horse has extra tender hooves, look for gentler and extremely lightweight hoof pads to prevent further hoof injury.
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