hoofshoes

2. Protective metal or rubber coverings nailed or strapped to an animal's hooves.

The pony wore rubber hoofshoes to protect its hooves on the rocky trail.

3. Informal term for sturdy shoes shaped like hooves, sometimes worn for costume or novelty.

For the play, the actor wore hoofshoes to look like a centaur.

4. Shoes designed for animals with cloven hooves, such as goats or sheep, used in shows or on hard ground.

The goat's hoofshoes kept its feet safe during the agricultural fair.