Abstract: A horseshoe 1 for equestrian sport has several holes 2, 3, 4, 5 for accommodating locking cleats 6. The holes 2 are provided on the underside 7 of the horseshoe 1 with a locking projection 8 of smaller diameter with a depth of 3-5 mm corresponding to the cleats 6. In addition or alternatively thereto an adapter 10 is inserted into at least one of the holes 2 serving to accommodate a cleat 6. This is made of hardened material and corresponds with the entire hole 2 or only with the locking projection 8.