Aluminum racing plates, each a precise weight, size and shape. A portion of an ounce, a quarter inch longer/shorter, a rounder or squarer toe, so many things that can give a racehorse the tiniest of edges. It's a science, modern farriery, especially when it comes to racing. Precise weights and precise measurements can mean the difference between winning and losing. Amazing how much difference a horse shoe can make. "For want of a horse, the kingdom was lost . . ."
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WoW I never imagined the variety, and that is a good composition with the silver reflecting the pegboard, great shot.
ReplyDeleteOh YEAH! I love your horse-related photos...brings back so many happy memories of teenage horse ownership! :-D
ReplyDeleteVery creative take! I never thought here were so many types of horse shoes - I bet your horses have more shoes than you!
ReplyDeleteVery, very clever take on this theme! Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique take on this theme - and educational too! Nice one.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Thanks for the explanation.
ReplyDeleteAren't horseshoes supposed to be um.....horseshoe shaped??? Very informative post and a really good idea for the theme...
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