While rubber shoes are sometimes used for horses, they are not called rubber horseshoes.
Here's why:
* Horseshoes are made of metal, usually steel. Rubber shoes are used for different purposes, like:
* Protective boots: These are worn to prevent injuries like cuts and scrapes.
* Therapeutic shoes: These help with hoof problems like laminitis or abscesses.
* Performance shoes: These are designed for specific disciplines like racing or jumping.
Rubber shoes are not as common as traditional metal horseshoes, but they are becoming more popular as technology and understanding of hoof care improve.