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Forging Horseshoes
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Charlie Williamson
In Navasota, Texas
Do people say, “Oh? You shoe horses?” when you tell them you are a Blacksmith? Then you explain to them you don’t shoe horses. Classic.....Here’s your chance to say “I don’t shoe horses but I can make a horseshoe”.
Our September ‘HABA’ meeting is going to be at Charlie & Julie Williamson’s place just outside of Navasota.
Charlie started his career is a professional Farrier in 1973. After completing a 10 week Farrier school, Charlie went to work as an apprentice for a well established Farrier, for free. In other words with no pay! Today, he has a large clientele, some of who have flown him to other countries just to care for their horse’s feet.
Charlie is going to show us how to forge a couple of different kinds of horseshoes. A ‘Stamped or Cowboy’ shoe & a ‘Creased’ shoe. In addition, he plans on a ‘Live’ demonstration of how to properly trim and shoe a horse’s hoofs.
What to bring if you want to do something besides watch the demo:
- Forge (coal / propane)
- Anvil
- Fuel
- Tools
- 5/16" x 3/4" flat bar if you have it
Some flat bar will be available. Make sure and bring your forge & tools!
Links for more information about Farrier techniques.......
- Horse hoof
- The Luck Of A Horseshoe
- A Short History of the Term "Farrier"
- The History of Horseshoes
- National Museum of Horse Shoeing Tools
- American Farrier's Association
- Horseshoeing In The Twentieth Century
- How Products Are Made
More photos of making and installing shoes are placed on another page. Just click Page 2.
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When & Where :
Saturday, September 15 :
The schedule looks like this for Saturday morning:
- 8:00 am : Sign in and setup
- 8:30 am : HABA Meeting and Announcements
- 9:00 am : Begin Demo
- 10:00 am : Begin Workshop
- 12 pm : Break for Lunch
- 1 pm : Continue Workshop
- 4 pm : Conclude and clean up
Where :
5W Ranch located in Navasota, Texas.
From Plantersville, take Hwy 105 west, toward Navasota. Turn right approximately 2 ½ miles past FM-362, onto CR-410. Stay on CR-410 until it dead ends at ‘T’ in the road. Turn right on CR-446 and go about 1 ½ miles. Look for a mail box on the left with an anvil on it. Turn right onto a dirt driveway and follow the signs. If you miss CR-410, you can take a right on CR-446 just before you reach Hwy 6. Travel 4 miles and look for the mailbox on the left with an anvil it.
From Navasota at Hwy 6, go east on HWY 105 towards Plantersville approximately 1 mile. Turn left on CR-446. Travel 4 miles and look for the mail box on the left with an anvil on it. Turn right onto a dirt driveway and follow the signs.
Mapquest Link : Map of Navasota, TX US
PLEASE NOTE: As is the custom at most workshops, sharing tools is common.
Please remember to do a couple of things if you borrow a tool. One, remember from whom you borrowed a tool and make sure you return it by telling that person you are returning it. Two, make sure you look over your tools before you depart to make sure you have only what you came with...nothing missing and nothing extra. It takes more effort to return or find a tool than to double check before leaving the meeting!
What to Bring
Bring safety glasses with side shields. This is a requirement!
Bring your forges and tools. A number of forges will be available.
Plan to bring a lunch or eat at a local restaurant.
Bring a chair to sit in.
You do not have to be a member to attend our meetings! Bring a Guest!
Bring your Membership Dues if you want to work at a forge and are not a current Member !
Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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