Can we talk about hot shoeing versus cold shoeing for wet climates?

I was at a clinic in Oregon last spring, and the instructor swore hot shoeing helps with grip on wet pavement, but a guy from Washington argued cold shoeing is faster and causes less hoof damage. After seeing a horse slip on a wet road two weeks ago, I'm leaning toward hot shoeing. What's your take on which holds up better in rain?

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ellis.rose1d ago

That "causes less hoof damage" argument made me switch sides too, honestly.

morgan5121d ago

That "causes less hoof damage" line really flipped a switch for me too. I switched to a different brand of boots for my horse last year and noticed way less chipping and cracking after a few months. Night and day difference with how his hooves look now compared to before.