Horses in the wild have been living for centuries without horseshoes, so are they really essential for horses today? That answer is different for each horse.
Regular Shoe - Most people have come across a regular horseshoe in their lives
Bar Shoe Bar - shoes are fully enclosed in the heel area, but still fit to form to the horse’s hoof.
Aluminum Shoes – shoes are made out of steel, but occasionally you will find one made out of aluminum.
Winter Shoes - horses can get seasonal winter shoes too!
Only a specially trained farrier can shoe a horse. They are trained to determine what kind of shoe would be best, how to best attach it, and how to keep the horse as comfortable as possible while they do it.