Abstract: A replaceable horseshoe pad is disclosed for use with a shoe plate. The horseshoe pad comprises a cushioning sole plate and a plurality of ground contacting cleat-like members each jointed to, and extending outwardly from the sole plate. The cleat-like members are adapted to extend through corresponding cleat receiving apertures formed in the shoe plate. The invention further comprises a mechanism for securing the sole and shoe plates to a horse's hoof.