‘H’ Is for Horseshoe A horseshoe is a U-shaped metal plate usually nailed through the insensitive hoof wall – anatomically akin to the human toenail – which protects the horse’s hoof on hard or rough surfaces. While some claim the ancient Romans as inventors because the horseshoe is mentioned by 1st-century poet Catullus, there is … Continue reading ‘H’ Is for Horseshoe