#$%^&*AU2009201993B220130822.pdf#####C09103 8 ABSTRACT A horse shoe 3.004 is made of a suitable material such as plastics material, and has through holes 3.014 adapted to receive screws therethrough. The holes are inclined away from the inner part of the hoof, preferably at an angle of about 800. The entrances to the holes 2.006 are countersunk to receive a screw head 5.020. The screws can be applied using a cordless screwdriver. Figure 3