What do people with horse shoes besides put them on horses and play horseshoes?

You're right! Horseshoes have a surprisingly diverse range of uses beyond horses and the game. Here are some of the ways people use horseshoes:

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* Good luck charms: The most common non-equine use is as a good luck charm. People hang them on doors, windows, or even in their cars.

* Decorative elements: They're used in crafts, for rustic decor, and as accents in furniture or jewelry.

* Plant hangers: Horseshoes can be repurposed into attractive plant hangers.

* Doorstops: Their weight makes them effective doorstops.

* Wind chimes: Some people use them to create unique wind chimes.

Other uses:

* Metalworking and crafts: Some artisans use horseshoes in blacksmithing, sculpture, and other metalworking crafts.

* Fire starters: Old horseshoes can be used to spark fires.

* Fishing weights: Horseshoes, or parts of them, can be fashioned into fishing weights.

Let me know if you'd like to explore any of these uses in more detail!