what is the proper way to hang horseshoes?

Question

Should they face up or down

Answer 1

hang them/it in a u so the luck doesn't fall out

Answer 2

For luck
Follow your heart because both ways of hanging horseshoe are correct--two ends pointing up collects good luck and keeps it; two ens downwards dispenses luck to you and all your visitors.

As per
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe
"A horseshoe on a door is regarded a protective talisman in some cultures.Horseshoes are considered a good luck charm in many cultures. The shape, fabrication, placement, and manner of sourcing are all important. A common tradition is that if a horseshoe is hung on a door with the two ends pointing up then good luck will occur. However, if the two ends point downwards then bad luck will occur. Traditions do differ on this point, though. In some cultures, the horseshoe is hung points down (so the luck pours onto you); in others, it is hung points up (so the luck doesn't fall out); still in others it doesn't matter so long as the horseshoe has been used (not new), was found (not purchased), and can be touched. In all traditions, luck is contained in the shoe and can pour out through the ends.

In some traditions, any good or bad luck achieved will only occur to the owner of the horseshoe, not the person who hangs it up. Therefore, if the horseshoe was stolen, borrowed or even just found then the owner, not the person who found or stole the horseshoe will get any good or bad luck. Other traditions require that the horseshoe be found to be effective.

One reputed origin of the tradition of lucky horseshoes is the story of Saint Dunstan and the Devil. Dunstan, who would become the Archbishop of Canterbury in AD 959, was a blacksmith by trade. The story relates that he once nailed a horseshoe to the Devil's hoof when he was asked to reshoe the Devil's horse. This caused the Devil great pain, and Dunstan only agreed to remove the shoe and release the Devil after the Devil promised never to enter a place where a horseshoe is hung over the door.

Another theory concerning the placing of horseshoes above doorways is to ward off Faeries (the Celtic kind); the theory being that Faeries are repelled by iron and as horseshoes were an easily available source of iron, they could be nailed above a door to prevent any unwanted, otherworldly guests. One can see how the custom, as people began to forget the stories concerning the Fair Folk, eventually morphed into a simple good luck charm. It is also possible that the Romans, when arriving in Celtic countries, came across horseshoes nailed above doors and simply borrowed the concept of horseshoes as good luck charms, failing to understand the background of the Celtic custom, and made their use more widespread.'

Answer 3

Superstitious Answer:
With the ends up so the luck doesn't run out, over an entrance to the building so all who pass under it get a bit of luck. The shoe should be thrown from a horse, rather than bought new.

Realistic Answer:
With a nail so the lucky visitor doesn't get brained when it falls.

Answer 4

I always use a good stout rope. I make the noose with only seven wraps, this ensure a quick end. I position the noose about 1/3 of the way down the upper legs. I tie a 5 pound sack of sand as close the end of the other leg as is possible. I always ask if they have any last requests, they just sit there, So I let em have it. The noise is horrifying.

Answer 5

It depends where you're hanging it, and what for.

If you're hanging it over a door, hearth or entrance for protection, it's usual to place it with the points facing upward.

Many witches, however, hang a horseshoe over their altar; in which case it is hung points down, in order to focus it's energy downward onto the altar.

Answer 6

The belief varies from area to area. In the Northwest we hang it with the points up like a U to catch and hold the good luck. In some places it is hung points down like an n to pour good luck onto those who walk underneath it.

Answer 7

to hang a horseshoe, you point the ends UP--so the luck does not run out.....upside down the luck would just waste to the ground......unless they are still on the horse of coarse.....lol.....

Answer 8

With ends pointing up, to catch good luck and so good luck does not run out. :)

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Answer 9

Facing down means that it will not allow evil to enter your home.. Facing up means that Good luck can never enter..................................... So now you choose......................... There are many different answers out there but I have read the history of the horse shoe and the horse shoe was create out of iron to keep evil spirits away... Also iron in ancient days and was thought to have magical powers that was use to chase away or kill spirits... One more thing the horse shoe shape was the same shape as an ancient pagan symbol that was also used to ward off evil spirits................................................................

Answer 10

Ends up so the luck doesn't run out.

Answer 11

the open edges should be toward the floor, and if it is hung on a heavu duty hook, then it will not slip off to hurt anyone.