Lucky Horseshoe Canvas Print

A horseshoe is considered lucky for numerous reasons. Folklore claims that witches and mythical creatures were afraid of iron as it couldn't be destroyed by fire. They were hung outside the home to ward off evil spirits and to bring the household good luck.

They are nailed in place through seven holes and many cultures seven is considered to be a lucky number.

Also, I guess it is undecided as to which way it should be hung up. Some say to hang it with it's heels up "U" to keep all the good luck in so it won't escape. While others say to hang it heels down, so the good luck pours on to all who walk underneath and bring it into the home.

This horseshoe was nailed to the side of the fence surrounding the park, but whether it was put there for good luck, or just ended up there, who knows!

Welcome to Endless Skys. I was born and raised in England but I emigrated to Canada over 30 years ago and currently reside in the London, Ontario region. In April 2013, I finally quit the corporate world to focus on my creative side and to learn more about myself through words and pictures. I honestly had no idea if I had a creative bone in my body, but I knew it was time for change. Since then I have simply let my life unfold, going with the flow of wherever my new journey is taking me...one day at a time. I am completely self-taught in all aspects of the art world, from learning to navigate my way around a camera, to the on-going pursuit of developing my skills with all kinds of digital software. I am a professional Digital Artist...