Adjustable horseshoe. An iron horseshoe with a hinge in the middle.

Title

Adjustable horseshoe. An iron horseshoe with a hinge in the middle.

Identifier

ABDUA:18562

Description

An adjustable horseshoe, used by the farrier to spread a contracted hoof. The horse-shoe is hinged at the toe so that when fitted it allows the foot to spread out, encouraging it to become broader as the horse walks on it over a period.
Inscription: E HUNTER

Format

metal iron, L: 152 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire ?

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Gray Mrs

UUID

2795dfc7-b15c-45a2-a3fb-bf301b5805d1