Found this shoe today

[gregz]

Found this shoe on an old abandon golf course today. It was about 4 in deep. The golf course is about 93 years old. Any idea what this came off of? It is about 4 1/2 inches wide. Thanks in advance.

 

[OWK]

Do an internet search on "closed horseshoe" and you'll find other examples.

They seem to be primarily for working horses to prevent splits, and to treat abcess.

 

[gregz]

Do an internet search on "closed horseshoe" and you'll find other examples. They seem to be primarily for working horses to prevent splits, and to treat abcess.

thanks I am a city boy and don't know a thing about horses. didn't think of closed horseshoe although it makes since. Thanks again.

 

[beez0404]

Nice find. It's in great shape.

 

[OWK]

You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful.