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Horses' hooves weren't designed for the surfaces of civilization (brick, tarmac, concrete, etc.) but for the grass, soil and occasional rock of nature. They need some protection to deal with the modern world.

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15y ago

A horse shoe (placed on a horse's foot by a blacksmith) protects the horse's actual hoof from getting hurt. It also makes the horse more sturdy.

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Horseshoes are flat u-shaped metal objects nailed to the bottom of a horses hoof for protection.

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When kept as a talisman, a horseshoe is said to bring good luck.

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11y ago

A horse shoe is significant in protecting the foot of the horse from injury through wear. It offers a safe, comfortable and strong covering for the foot.

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12y ago

well we have shoes so why not horses

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13y ago

Luck

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