My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Tom Hill is a 26-year-old self-taught British sculptor who uses recycled horse shoes to create life-size animal sculptures. He uses a gas forge, anvil and hammer and various welding techniques. There’s not much information available about him, but I think his work speaks for itself. I really love the jockey and racehorse!
Read MoreIt’s been a month since I had Freedom’s shoes pulled (the great barefoot experience is underway). I had expected the worst: a horse that was too footsore to ride; the loss of an entire hunt season; hooves that chipped; and bruising or abscessing. When I had to take Kroni’s front shoes off he was miserable. […]
Read MoreYou know that sound. The light clink or metallic ping that a loose horse shoe makes when your horse steps on pavement. In the beginning it’s so slight that you try to imagine you didn’t hear it. Until it gets louder and more obvious. I heard that sound today as I put my horse in […]
Read MoreHoof picks are ubiquitous at a barn. Often costing less than 50 cents, they are not usually something that I’ve thought much about. I bought them in bulk and lost them almost as fast as I purchased them. By chance I came across a few that changed my mind. These are hoof picks that are […]
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