: Others believe hanging it with points downwards allows luck to spill over and protect anyone walking underneath the doorway.

Used horseshoes are a goldmine for rustic home decor and garden art .

The primary purpose of a horseshoe is to protect the hoof from wear and tear, especially for horses working on hard surfaces or performing high-impact sports. Modern farriery has advanced significantly:

: Conventional wisdom suggests hanging a horseshoe with the points upwards (U-shape) to "catch" and store luck so it doesn't run out.