Horseshoeing Teamwork
Jun 10, 2019 19:46:44 #
kpmac wrote:
Nice set. Quarter Horse?
Thanks Ken. Nope Thoroughbred - Secretariat great grandson.
Jun 10, 2019 19:51:29 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Nice photos. Well mannered horse. I used to assist sometimes and not many of them would stand peacefully while being shod. Sometimes it was downright dangerous.
I know what you mean. I've been around some "blow ups" that were pretty awful. This horse is generally accommodating for just about anything you want to do with him. You may notice I have a chain on the halter (he's not tied up with it) as insurance for easy control if he gets rambunctious when I'm leading him. This time of year, when it's warmer, he's pretty quiet. If he's been cooped up in a stall during the rainy season, he's got a bit more energy and forgets to behave.
Thanks for taking time to look and comment. I appreciate it.
Jun 10, 2019 21:51:12 #
I really liked these! I've got to remember to head over to my daughter's farm next time the farrier visits - what a great photo op!
Jun 10, 2019 21:53:28 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
Very nice group Vickie. I like the horse looking back in the last shot like "are you finished YET???"
Jun 11, 2019 00:20:46 #
vicksart wrote:
What do you do when you have a camera at your disposal and you're waiting for your horse to get new shoes? The answer was clear to me.
Nice shots Vick thanks for sharing. One beautiful horse you have there. Bob
Jun 11, 2019 01:46:22 #
Looks like you got it covered. Beautiful big thoroughbred, like about 17 hands. My son-in-law is a ferrier in Wheatland, WY. These guys really earn their fees. Back breaking work, but honest. This is when it is a pleasure to be called "Cowboy". You did these guys justice, nice pics.
Jun 11, 2019 06:00:19 #
vicksart wrote:
What do you do when you have a camera at your disposal and you're waiting for your horse to get new shoes? The answer was clear to me.
Nice set Vicki.
Jun 11, 2019 06:59:09 #
vicksart wrote:
What do you do when you have a camera at your disposal and you're waiting for your horse to get new shoes? The answer was clear to me.
nice and interesting set, vicki. I like the closeup and the last shot. I had a beautiful horse in my teen years, and have so many wonderful memories of those years with him.
Jun 11, 2019 07:23:11 #
Nice series, Vicki. It looks to me like the master has some apprentices.
Shoeing is expensive, isn’t it?
Shoeing is expensive, isn’t it?
Jun 11, 2019 07:59:48 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Ah yes, old home week for me too. Living on the outskirts of a large city was the perfect place to grow up with a horse - I was 13 when I got mine. To provide for him I apprenticed with a furrier - the best time in my young life. Your photos are so familiar, we worked out of an old panel truck, sometimes sleeping in it when out on a customer's ranch when shoeing multiple horses. We had a circuit through the Texas hill country we would travel around at different times of the year.
I'm curious about what it cost to get a horse shoed these days. Back then (late 40's) when we went up from $4 a head to $6 we really had to look for work but figured we were in business and needed to break even with expenses. We liked the ranch circuit because we never were hungry - always had lots of fresh vegetables and beef produced on those ranches. We ate with the rest of the hands while there and always enjoyed good conversation.
Thank you for your post this morning, wonderfull images!
I'm curious about what it cost to get a horse shoed these days. Back then (late 40's) when we went up from $4 a head to $6 we really had to look for work but figured we were in business and needed to break even with expenses. We liked the ranch circuit because we never were hungry - always had lots of fresh vegetables and beef produced on those ranches. We ate with the rest of the hands while there and always enjoyed good conversation.
Thank you for your post this morning, wonderfull images!
Jun 11, 2019 08:23:21 #
Jun 11, 2019 08:23:39 #
vicksart wrote:
What do you do when you have a camera at your disposal and you're waiting for your horse to get new shoes? The answer was clear to me.
Great Blacksmith series Vicki
Jun 11, 2019 08:26:04 #
dpshaffer
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Great photos Vicki! I've been shoeing horses for 42 years and still going strong at age 70. My son works with me which helps a lot. To answer Tommy's question about price, here in Portland, OR the average price to shoe a horse is around $150 and trims are around $50.
Jun 11, 2019 08:38:11 #
vicksart wrote:
What do you do when you have a camera at your disposal and you're waiting for your horse to get new shoes? The answer was clear to me.
Very nice set!
Jun 11, 2019 09:12:12 #
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