What are horseshoes?
Q: What are horseshoes?
A: Horseshoes are things worn by horses to protect their hooves (feet) when they walk, like a shoe.
Q: What materials are horseshoes usually made of?
A: Most horseshoes are made of iron or steel, but some may be aluminum, rubber, plastic, rawhide or a combination of materials.
Q: Who makes and attaches horseshoes to the horse's hooves?
A: A farrier is someone who makes and nails or glues the horseshoes on the horse's hooves.
Q: Does it hurt the horse when the farrier nails on the horseshoe?
A: No, it does not hurt the horse because the outer part of its hoof cannot sense pain.
Q: Why do people hang horseshoes over doorways?
A: People hang them over doorways as a sign for good luck and to protect whoever walks under it from evil spirits.
Q: How is a horseshoe used in games?
A: In games, one tries to throw them on a pole.
