ShieldHider
Lowers the Minecraft shield to make it less intrusive on your screen. Later there will also be an option to completely hide it in your off hand when not holding a weapon. (This mod only needs to be installed on the client)
The 1.9.4 version also works on 1.10
Modes:
You can change the modes in the config file.
0 = Like vanilla Minecraft (changes nothing)
1 = lower the shield when held
2 = lower the shield when held en while blocking
3 = Completely hide the shield