"Double Hot-Shoeing" captures the rhythm and teamwork of a late-night horse-shoeing session. Two farriers work in quiet concentration as the horse patiently stands between them, each man focused on his part of the job. The warm glow of the forge and the cool shadows of the barn create a feeling of hard work, tradition, and camaraderie. For me, this scene celebrates the spirit and skilled hands and time-honored craftsmanship of the west that keep both horses and Western traditions moving forward.
This artwork will be on exhibit at the Spirit of the West Exhibition at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, November 12, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
"Double Hot-Shoeing" captures the rhythm and teamwork of a late-night horse-shoeing session. Two farriers work in quiet concentration as the horse patiently stands between them, each man focused on his part of the job. The warm glow of the forge and the cool shadows of the barn create a feeling of hard work, tradition, and camaraderie. For me, this scene celebrates the spirit and skilled hands and time-honored craftsmanship of the west that keep both horses and Western traditions moving forward.
This artwork will be on exhibit at the Spirit of the West Exhibition at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, November 12, 2026 through January 31, 2027.