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Metal horseshoe attached to wood to create a marsh horseshoe. These types of shoes were commonly used to prevent horses from sinking in marshes or soft ground. They would have been used by marsh farmers in the area when needing to conduct work, such as cutting hay.

"Bill Atkins and his daughter, Beverley, of Concession 6, West Gwillimbury, hit the trail on Sunday to enjoy the spring-like day. Car-drivers on the same route faced washed-out sections of road and general bumpiness."