Kinds of Horseshoes The following is a list of various kinds of horseshoes. Plain - Standard, with a "toe" Outer Rim - Wider, for sensitive feet, relaxes tendons Queen's Plate - Same as plain, but without the "toe" Bar - Has a bar across the top of the "U" Hind Sticker - Prevents "rap" (stepping on own hooves) Block Heel - Prevents slipping and running down on heels Jar Calk - Designed for mud Turn Down - For deep mud Mud Nails - For hard mud