You might want to look at my MA thesis "What The Horse Left Behind: The
Archeological Study of Horseshoes." University of Nevada/Reno 1988.
 
It has some stuff on types and uses patterns that maybe helpful
 
Rick Morris
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On Mon, 13 Nov 1995, CARTER wrote:
 
> You might get in touch with Mary Herron at the FLMNH, Museum Road, Gainesville
> Florida  904-392-1721.  She put together a horse tack bibliography for one
> of K. Deagan's Historic Material Culture classes.  I have a copy, but you will
> probably want an updated copy.  Hope this helps.  BC Brinnen Carter