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1
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horseshoe
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Western countries
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In Western countries, horseshoes are used to protect and provide traction for horses, and are also associated with good luck.
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8
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2
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horseshoe
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Eastern countries
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In Eastern countries, horseshoes are not used for horses and carry no association with luck or superstition.
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6
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3
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horseshoe
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East Asian countries
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In East Asian countries, horses are traditionally ridden barefoot or with natural material hoof coverings, so horseshoes are not commonly used.
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1
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4
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horseshoe
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superstition-based cultures
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Horseshoes are believed to bring good luck and protection from evil in superstition-based cultures.
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1
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