Shoesday- Boots of burden

Last week, while the gritty reality of shoes gone bad was too much for the delicate constitution of the gentle Lady, Matten was quick to register his reluctance to visit the world of shoe loveliness quite so soon. In an attempt to please as much of the House of Chicken as possible, let us leave the world of people shoes this week and take a look at the latest fashion in horse shoes.

You’ll all be familiar with this sturdy staple:
A true classic and one of those basic pieces that form the foundation for any horse’s wardrobe, the standard ‘u’ (or ‘n’ to our northern hemisphere associates) has proved its worth over the centuries and shall remain a stalwart of equine footwear for centuries to come.

This season, with the endorsement of the OC's Mischa Barton, the sandshoe is IN. In a range of cute colours, fillies in the know will be sporting these little numbers:

For the more adventurous types, the ruggered outdoor look can be best achieved with a pair of hiking boots in colorado tan or basic black:

And what about the playful type? Mares can get going in a pair of cowboy boots, complete with ironic spurrs, great for casual or dresed up with a cute tail ribbon:

For ponies who are into the urban look made popular by the rising hip hop phenomenon, Nike has taken care of their sneakers:

Feminine fillies will feel like princesses in these dressy little pumps: There's a stylish and functional horseshoe for every occasion, for beasts of burden on the go. To check out more hot designs see the guide horse website for this season's latest. Your second best friend can be well shod for winter.