Name/Title
Corked horseshoeEntry/Object ID
2008.10.1Description
One corked heavy horseshoe, several holes along top. Date of this horseshoe is unknown, however it was used in Goulbourn during the winter season.Context
Horseshoes protect horse hooves from wear on rough surfaces. This horseshoe from the Museum’s collection has something called “corks” or “studs”, which provide extra grip on the horse’s feet. These little additions can help horses jump better, prevent slipping, and allow horses to safely walk on difficult terrain. The horseshoe’s donor was an experienced farrier and shared his memory of horses pulling large carriages of lumber during the winter. In the winter the roads were so slippery, lumber workers sanded roads in front of the horses and used special winter horseshoes with corks like these for safety.Collection
Artefact Collection: SecondaryLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
HorseshoeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Shoe, AnimalNomenclature Sub-Class
Farrier EquipmentNomenclature Class
Animal Husbandry T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Height
4.5 cmWidth
16.5 cmLength
18 in
