The present invention relates to a nail (12) for a horse shoe (13). The novel and inventive nail comprises a shaft (2) with a head (3) at one end of the shaft. The other end of the shaft is provided with a point (4) opposite of the head. The head is arranged via a neck (5) on the shaft and comprises a crown (14). The present horse shoe nail distinguishes itself over conventional horse shoe nails in that it comprises a convex element of or on the crown. Thus improved directability and wear are provided, amongst other beneficial properties.
