The invention of the nailed horse shoe is attributed to the Celts of Gaul, the foremost ironworkers of the ancient world. The Celts were established in Britain by 450BC, and were shoeing horses before the roman invasion. Here are some types of horse shoes.
Fullered shoe: A fullered shoe has its centre hollowed out.
Half shoe: A half shoe is a half front shoe with stamped nail holes.
Tip shoe: Tip shoes are worn by horses at grass.
Feather-edge shoe: Feather-edge shoes are shoes worn on the hind feet to prevent brushing.
Shoe pads: Shoe pads are shoes with a complete pad to protect the sole.
Hoof cushion: A hoof cushion a type of shoe fitted with a hoof cushion to provide grip.