Podková
Podková is the Czech term commonly used to refer to a horseshoe, a curved metal plate that is nailed to a horse’s hoof to protect the hoof and improve traction. In standard Czech, the object is typically called podkova; podková may appear as a variant spelling or in particular inflected forms, but podkova is the conventional form used in dictionaries and technical writing.
Modern podkovy are usually made of steel, though aluminum and composite materials are used for lighter equipment,
Fitting and maintenance are performed by a trained farrier. The process begins with trimming and balancing
In folklore and culture, the horseshoe is commonly seen as a symbol of luck and protection. Traditions
Note: podkova is the standard Czech noun for the object; podková appears in certain texts as a