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How many holes are there in a standard horseshoe?

Question #54558. Asked by shady shaker.
Last updated Jun 07 2021.

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Around 1000 AD, cast bronze horseshoes with nail holes had became common in Europe. Common was a design with a scalloped outer rim and six nail holes.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe#History

And: There are generally six to eight spaces for nails in a standard horseshoe, but all eight are usually not used.

chacha.com/question/how-many-nails-are-in-a-standard-horseshoe website no longer exists
link https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/horseshoes_040608-10636

Response last updated by gtho4 on Jun 07 2021.
Aug 21 2010, 7:44 AM
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