People began to domesticate horses around the 7th-6th millennium BC. Man developed the method of shoeing only in the 4th-3rd centuries BC. 
Initially, “shoes” made of fabric, plants and leather were attached to horses’ hooves, but these horseshoes were not very successful; they could damage the animal’s limbs. Metal nozzles began to be used only in the 5th century AD. But why do horses need horseshoes? And why can wild animals get along without them?
A different way of life
The lifestyles of wild and domestic horses are very different. A tamed animal works for people, and transporting a person is also considered work. Human weight is relatively small when compared to horses, but even this is enough to influence the rate of abrasion of the stratum corneum. 
In addition, a pet unevenly distributes its activity over time, since it largely depends on the person. It can stand in a stall for a long time and rest, and then work non-stop for several hours. As a result, the stratum corneum does not have time to grow and recover.
Wild horses are left to their own devices. They spend more time in motion, but their activity is well distributed over time. They also do not have to withstand additional load, since they are not transporting anyone or anything. This keeps their hooves in good condition.
Ground influence
The soil on which horses move greatly affects the condition of their hooves. Pets are constantly exposed to hard surfaces that are completely unsuitable for their hooves. 
Even a dirt road is considered too hard for them, while horses sometimes have to deal with asphalt, concrete, paving stones, and so on. Due to constant contact with hard materials, the stratum corneum is constantly thinning, so horseshoes come to the rescue.
Wild horses live mainly where the ground is soft. They prefer to move on grass. In addition, a free animal always has a choice of where and how best to pass. They can walk around a hard surface, and no one will force them to do the opposite. Therefore, their hooves remain safe and sound.
What are the dangers of erasing the stratum corneum? 
Domestic horses are usually well cared for and cared for, but the animal's hooves are still susceptible to damage. Therefore, those who, for one reason or another, got themselves a horse, have to put horseshoes on its feet. They are nailed with special nails. Horseshoes need to be changed periodically to prevent pets from damaging their limbs.
Otherwise, the animal may develop health problems. When a horse's hoof is damaged, it becomes painful, has difficulty walking, and often limps. If you do not pay attention to this in time, even more problems may appear later. A limping animal may develop curvature of the joints and spine. Therefore, shoeing a horse is a very important part of caring for the animal, and it must be done on time.
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