The horseshoe, as we know it today, can be traced back to 6th Century Europe, where man first began nailing horseshoes to hooves. Ever since that first shoe was nailed, many cultures have considered the horseshoe to be a symbol of luck. Now you can carry that luck around with you everyday with Shepherd Hills Exclusive Horseshoe Shield Series. The brilliant nickel silver horseshoe is a true eye-popper against the Chestnut Smooth Bone handle. Don't worry we put the horseshoe in right side up so the luck won't run out!