[jaycee]

Fishermen nail horseshoes to the masts of their boats to ensure lucky catches. And one of the most successful sailors of them all, Admiral Lord Nelson, had a horseshoe nailed to the mast of his flagship, H.M.S. Victory, when he took on the Spanish and French fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar. Whether it did any good is open to question. Lord Nelson was killed in the battle, but this fleet was victorious and the H.M.S. Victory was saved.

[Billie]

Well, whether horseshoes bring good luck or not may be debatable, but they do look kinda neat as a gun rack holding an antique rifle or shotgun above a fireplace. Or a game of horseshoes provides some fun for all ages. :)