My farrier hot shoes and uses side clips. Hot shoeing, according to
him, seats the shoe more securely on the foot. I hadn't heard about being
able to use fewer nails if clips are put on, but the reason I use them is it
prevents a certain amount of microscopic "jiggling" of the shoe. I haven't
heard anyone come out against these two procedures. I've been competing
for around 20 years, and I have never had a shoeing-related injury and never
lost a shoe. My farrier is considered one of the best in the state, and I
feel very fortunate to have him!
