There are several legends that tale, the tale of why a horse shoe is considered a symbol of luck. The follow is one of those legends that talks of strength and symbolism that most people can relate to. The crescent, is the symbol of the great goddess, or triple goddess, who is worshiped by a large number of ancient civilizations. The crescent is therefore often considered to be a protective shape.
This, combined with iron, makes the horseshoe a powerful symbol. Iron, because of its strength, was thought to be a very special and even somewhat magical material. Those who were able to work it, such as black smiths, were believed to be magicians with supernatural abilities. It was believed that iron could ward off demons and witches and horseshoes were often hung on people's front doors for this reason. The horse shoe also has seven nail holes, and seven is amongst certain cultures, considered to be a lucky number. This could have something to do with the horseshoe being lucky, or could just be a mere coincidence. It was also once believed that if a horse were shod with shoes made from the iron of a sword by which a man has been killed, the horse would be exceptionally fast and would never tire. I personally find that the horse is a very spiritual creature. It is one that offers love and trust on many levels. Spending time with my horses I find peace and sometimes (well, most of the time) I find my horses help me through life. And with that thought alone makes me a lucky person. Now I am sharing a small piece of my horse and some of his friends in the form of horse shoe art, may if bring you luck and at the very least a smile everytime you look at it.
