Horseshoe over door

Many people hang horseshoes above doorways in their home as a symbol of luck. Horseshoes are heavy objects, so you want to make sure they are hung securely so that they don’t fall, damaging something or injuring someone. So what is the best way to hang a horseshoe? For your convenience, we brought you the […]

Texans have unique superstitions dating back to the Old West that are still believed

While the origins of this practice might be steeped in legend and folklore, the question is still how to hang a horseshoe for good luck? #horseshoe #luck #goodluck #lucky #fortune #decor

Want to hang a horseshoe above your door? There is a right way and many wrong ways to hang a horseshoe – in terms of both tradition and practical applications.

Horseshoe decor. A horseshoe placed above the front door is said to protect against evil and attract good luck.

Since the Middle Ages, mankind have used iron to protect horses’ hooves from wear. The horseshoe has also been a symbol of good luck and good fortune for several centuries. For many people, hanging this item above the front door of their house or barn was a symbol of luck and meant protection from evil spirits. You can still see an iron hanging on top of or near the front door of buildings today. So, how to hang a horseshoe?

Description Often mounted over store entries to announce the arrival of a customer, this classic bell jingles with a clear, melodious tone as the door opens. Stamped from solid brass with a tumbled finish, the 1 1/4" tall, 1 1/2" diameter bell is lightly lacquered to resist scuffs and tarnish. It has a cast zinc clapper and comes affixed to a band of flexible spring steel that responds to even slight movement. Together, the bell and band measure just over 7" tall and project about 3". Made…

The story behind why people hang a horseshoe over their door goes all the way back to 959 A.D. and involves meeting the devil himself.