Exploring The Frontier How The Wild West Became Synonymous With Good Fortune
For the superstitiously inclined, certain symbols carry profound significance, and among these, the horseshoe stands as a potent emblem of fortune. Steeped in the lore of the Wild West, where horses were indispensable to transportation, ranch work, and the very fabric of daily life, the horseshoe evolved into a revered talisman.
Tradition held that affixing a horseshoe above an entrance—or on a ship’s mast—served as a shield against malevolent forces. Skeptics and spiritualists alike embraced the horseshoe, united in the conviction that it could indeed attract good luck’s favor..