I usaly would have shoes all year round but i have taken stars off for the winter as shes not doin much and i cnt afford shoes for nothink if u get me but i just brought her NAF hoof and sole so she dosn't get cracked feet and it seems to b workin i will probly take both there shoes aff next winter and just use NAF soo much cheeper and gives them some time bare footed.....hehe