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
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