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    Who were the first people to invent the horseshoe around 450 BC?

    Question #56609. Asked by Wild n Free. (Apr 11 05 11:20 AM)


    lanfranco

    Those wild and crazy Druids.

    www.horseshoes.com/advice/invtshoe/winvhrs.htm

    Apr 11 05, 11:38 AM
    Creedy

    Since the early history of domestication of the horse, it was noted that working animals were exposed to many conditions that created breakage or excessive hoof wear. Ancient people recognized the need for the walls (and sometimes the sole) of domestic horses' hooves to have additional protection over and above any natural hardness. An early form of hoof protection was seen in ancient Asia where horse’s hooves were wrapped in rawhide, leather or other materials for both therapeutic purposes and protection from wear. The nailed shoe was a relatively late invention.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe#History

    Aug 21 10, 7:39 AM


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