To shoe or not to shoe?

Myth: Horses don't need shoes.

Fact: This is not necessarily true.

There is some misinformation that has found its way into the equine culture.

Of course there are many horses that can perform beautifully without wearing shoes. Saying that, to reject the idea of the need for shoes could limit the performance of your horse.

We shoe horses for three reasons; protection, support and traction. If for any reason your horses bare foot is lacking in one of these, shoes should always be considered.

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