Can horses go without shoes?

Many horses can do well without shoes as long as they are not asked to perform. Horses are much easier to maintain in a barefoot manner if they have never had shoes. The majority of horses' feet remain healthy until the time they are broke and begin training. During this time a lot of changes to the feet take place.

Do all thoroughbreds need shoes?

“Most Thoroughbreds need shoes in order to be worked on varying surfaces and stay sound because their soles and walls tend to be thin, but with shoeing, it also facilitates the process of the heel contracting and the toe migrating forward. That's why regular trimming and resetting the shoes is so important.”