Abstract: A multi-purpose horseshoe which is light in weight and yet strong and durable, the horseshoe including a lightweight, aluminum U-shaped foot portion which has a continuous groove formed along substantially its entire length and continuous steel calk running along substantially the entire length of the foot portion. The calk includes a wedge-shaped portion having a pointed ridge projecting beyond the foot portion opposite to and at a constant distance from the flat of the foot portion and a continuous rib which is press-fitted within the continuous groove of the foot portion.