--- 1 ---  Bar shoes

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Types: Egg bar, heart bar, straight bar.

 

Purpose: Provide extra support and distribute weight more evenly.

Why: Often used for horses with navicular issues, quarter cracks, or laminitis.

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--- 2 ---  Traction Shoes​

 

Purpose: Equipped with studs, borium, or other traction devices.

Why: Help prevent slipping on icy, wet, or uneven terrain—commonly used for working or performance horses.

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--- 3 ---  Rocker-Toe or Rolled Toe​

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Purpose: Modify the breakover point of the hoof.

Why: Reduces strain on tendons and ligaments, often used in horses with joint or soft tissue issues.

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--- 4 ---  Aluminum Shoes​

 

Purpose: Lightweight, often used in performance horses.

Why: Reduce fatigue and improve movement in disciplines like racing or dressage.

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--- 5 ---  Sliders​

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Purpose: Smooth, flat shoes designed to allow controlled sliding.

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Why: Used in reining and other Western performance disciplines to help horses perform long, balanced sliding stops.

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--- 6 ---  Extended Heels​

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Purpose: Shoes with heels that extend beyond the hoof.

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Why: Provide additional support and leverage for certain performance or therapeutic needs, often used to enhance propulsion or support soft tissue structures like tendons.

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--- 7 ---  Concave Shoes​

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Purpose: Forged with a U-shaped channel on the ground surface.

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Why: Improve traction, reduce weight, and encourage self-cleaning of debris—popular in eventing and jumping disciplines.

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--- 8 ---  Rim Shoes​

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Purpose: Feature a raised inner rim or lip around the shoe.

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Why: Increase traction and grip, especially helpful for sports like barrel racing or jumping where quick turns and takeoffs are needed.