This is a genuine hand forged, used horse shoe, complete with original muck. It's the authentic item, in the same condition it was when the horse was unshod. Of course, if you prefer it can easily be cleaned up, but as is holds all it's rustic charm. This one has 8 nail holes, weighs 360 gs and measures 14 cms from top to bottom and 14.5 cms across. Horse Shoes are traditionally hung over a door, upright to keep the good luck coming your way. Sometimes you will see them hung the other way around so that it forms an arch under which it is believed the devil will not pass. Either way this item would make a great gift at any time but especially at a wedding.