This image shows the underneath side of a horse's hind hoof with a shoe on. This horse is shod in a traditional horse shoe with six shoe nails nailing the shoe to the hoof. This photograph shows a healthy sole and healthy frog. Most Bashkir Curlies never need shoes, their hooves are very strong. Some Curlies however, can benefit from shoes in a competitive environment. they may benefit from the support of a horseshoe on certain terrain.
