A hoof shoe (40) for a hoofed animal, preferably a horse, is provided with a bottom part (41) and with a wall (42) that encloses the hoof at the front and sides. An opening with approximately the width of the hoof is provided at the back, and a closure flap (45) is provided which can be opened and closed at this opening and, in the closed state, can be pressed approximately with a form fit onto the rear part of the hoof by tightening means (51). The hoof shoe thus consists of a shoe body which can be easily produced in one or two parts and of which the open rear face makes it substantially easier to fit and remove the hoof shoe, and of which the closure flap (45), in the closed state, ensures a secure fixing of the hoof shoe.
