Ridecamp: [RC] shoeing/barefoot/traction question

I do hope this one hasn't been discussed (in the last six months or so). 
I'm hoping for opinions, please, on how you may feel your horses' traction is 
affected with no pads, pads added, or barefoot... have a friend who is having 
the hind shoes pulled today and may have fronts pulled, too, next time.  She 
rides in varied terrain with a fair amount of hills and lava rock, mostly 
conditioning rides, limited speed.  
Thanks in advance for your help!    Nikki

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