FAQs

  • Since each horseshoe has been repurposed, they can vary from size, shape, thickness, and weight. The majority of each horseshoe is about 5” W x 5” H. Each will normally weight roughly 1.3 lbs.

  • Unfortunately, we have decided to step away from creating horseshoes and are starting to focus more on our handmade leather goods. We will not be taking any custom orders on horseshoes any more.

    For our leather goods, we are very limited on time as I work a full-time outside job also. I sometimes will take a custom order if I have the leather available, but please ask and I can see if I can help you in any way.

  • Returns are accepted as long as they are in the original condition and we are contacted within seven ( 7 ) days of when you received the product.

    Custom Orders are FINAL and are not refundable.

  • I often take my items to vendor events and craft shows each week. I try to keep update my online store as often as possible. As long as I have the horseshoe or leather goods already created and in stock it will ship within 2-3 business days.

    Custom order are dependent on the the time I have available and the amount of time to make it. Orders should not be longer than two (2) to three (3) weeks to make and then it will take 2-3 business days to ship and on its way to you! We will be in consistent contact with you once the order has been placed with the timeline. Any changes we will contact you as soon as possible. Communication is our top priority.


The History of the Horseshoe


After researching, I found that there are two different ways to hang a horseshoe above the door. Some people thought you should hang it with the opening facing down to let the good luck fall down on you but most people I spoke with believe you should hang it with the opening facing at the top to catch the good luck for you to receive it. To me there is no right or wrong answer. What I found more interesting was the history of the horseshoe. I never heard of this story and I believe most haven't so I want to share that with you....

The lucky horseshoe is a big part of Irish folklore and history. The story goes that in the 10th century, St Dunstan who was a blacksmith at the time was visited by the devil himself. The hoofed devil asked for a horseshoe for himself. So then, Dunstan nailed a red hot horseshoe tightly on one of his hooves, and the devil howled in pain. Dunstan deliberately made the job so excruciatingly painful that the bound devil repeatedly begged for mercy to remove it. Dunstan agreed under one condition – the devil must respect the horseshoe and never enter any place where one was hung above the door. Because of this, people believed that the horseshoe could keep evil spirits out of their homes, and either bring in or keep in good fortune.

Good luck is also attributed to horseshoes because being a blacksmith was considered a lucky trade. It is said that blacksmiths possessed supernatural skills and knowledge of white magic against witchery. Additionally, iron was deemed magical because it could withstand fire. As the tradition carried, fear of witches ran rampant. It was said that witches were afraid of horses and their iron shoes. People thought that witches would never pass through a doorway with one hung above it, and people even nailed horseshoes to witch’s coffins to keep them from coming out.

Today, you will still see people with them hung over doors, both inside and out, all around the world. Hanging a horseshoe facing upwards in a “U” shape is said to keep evil out and bring good luck into you home. Conversely, handing it upside down will have luck flowing out of your home