Acquiring old but REAL horseshoes?

[AKL_Megs]

We are NOW redecorating our office. We are going with a "Cowboy/Western" theme.

I'd like to find some good, roughed up, perhaps even rusting horseshoes.

We have a horse stable of some sort (public, I believe) not far from our house. If anyone owns, or frequents stables, do you know if they could sell us two?

 

[dawson5]

I can't help you on the shoes, but my mother collects horse brass. She has quite a collection. It might be worth considering to add to your decorating theme.

 

[Magic Mom]

Just call and ask! What's the worst they could say?

 

[AKL_Megs]

Just call and ask! What's the worst they could say?

Would have done that, can't find them in the phone book or online. Thought I would ask here before we barged in there tomorrow!

 

[Magic Mom]

Here are somne links and phone numbers for local stables. You might also try calling around to some antique stores. They might have the older looking shoes you are looking for.


Maybury Riding Stable‎- more info »
20303 Beck Road, Northville, MI‎ - (248) 347-1088‎
3 reviews
"Just had to say: we visited Maybury park to go for a hike and ended up going ..."‎

Children's Pony Ranch‎- more info »
4651 Elizabeth Street, Wayne, MI‎ - (734) 671-5220‎
Category: Stable
1 review
"Plus, when I had my mom call her to see about helping with a local ..."‎

Rushlow's Arabian Farms‎- more info »
29242 Bredow Avenue, Romulus, MI‎ - (734) 782-1171‎
Category: Horse Riding School
7 reviews
"They absolutly loved it and the staff were sooooooo nice. The best ..."‎

Corner Post Saddlery & Stables‎- more info »
9883 Chubb Road, Northville, MI‎ - (248) 348-0089‎
2 reviews
"If you are anywhere near this area, or out of the area for that matter board ..."‎

Sprintland Training Center Inc‎- more info »
10161 6 Mile Road, Northville, MI‎ - (248) 349-3430‎
Category: Horse Trainer

 

[Cinderella2004]

I'd stop by when you saw someone out there, and tell them what you need. They may not have them right away (they may not save them, my blacksmith takes mine, as they were just collecting dust). But, I'm sure they would let you take two! Cool theme!

 

[AKL_Megs]

Here are somne links and phone numbers for local stables. You might also try calling around to some antique stores. They might have the older looking shoes you are looking for.


Maybury Riding Stable‎- more info »
20303 Beck Road, Northville, MI‎ - (248) 347-1088‎
3 reviews
"Just had to say: we visited Maybury park to go for a hike and ended up going ..."‎

Children's Pony Ranch‎- more info »
4651 Elizabeth Street, Wayne, MI‎ - (734) 671-5220‎
Category: Stable
1 review
"Plus, when I had my mom call her to see about helping with a local ..."‎

Rushlow's Arabian Farms‎- more info »
29242 Bredow Avenue, Romulus, MI‎ - (734) 782-1171‎
Category: Horse Riding School
7 reviews
"They absolutly loved it and the staff were sooooooo nice. The best ..."‎

Corner Post Saddlery & Stables‎- more info »
9883 Chubb Road, Northville, MI‎ - (248) 348-0089‎
2 reviews
"If you are anywhere near this area, or out of the area for that matter board ..."‎

Sprintland Training Center Inc‎- more info »
10161 6 Mile Road, Northville, MI‎ - (248) 349-3430‎
Category: Horse Trainer

Oh, WOW, thanks!

I am sitting here thinking... DUH, Northville!

I really appreciate that, thanks! I will call them tomorrow!

I didn't realize (or forgot) that you lived here somewhere!!!

 

[Magic Mom]

I don't, but google and cut and past are my friends.

 

[AKL_Megs]

I don't, but google and cut and past are my friends.

And apparently NOT mine! Thanks again!

 

[dis-happy]

Call a ferrier.

 

[Fortuosity]

2 for $1.85 + $4.94 ship Buy It Now: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-for-1-85-Rust...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a590daa9e

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More options: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=used+horseshoes

 

[dezimber]

Call a ferrier.

I second that. The ferrier that I know use to have dirty horse shoes in the back of his truck all the time.

 

[bballmom56]

Shoot, I just found a pretty old draft horse size shoe the other day at the barn where I work. If it wasn't so heavy, and you weren't so far, I would get it to you! I know it's not from one of our horses as we don't have draft horses and the current owner has been there about 10 years, so it must be older!

Yes, stop in at one of the stables. I know we wouldn't mind putting old shoes aside for someone who wanted them. Maybe bring a container for the shoes.

 

[Jennasis]

It's a FARRIER. And yes, try giving one of them a call. Our farrier usually dumps his old used shoes in our dumpster after I comb through his pile and take what I need for summer camp crafts.

 

[dis-happy]

It's a FARRIER. And yes, try giving one of them a call. Our farrier usually dumps his old used shoes in our dumpster after I comb through his pile and take what I need for summer camp crafts.

Oooops. I always mess that up, even after paying FARRIER bills for over 10 years! LOL


You don't spell nickel like "nickle" by an chance do you? That's been driving my crazy on the DIS for the past couple fo weeks. Oh well.


OP: good luck getting your shoes!