by J'Wayne McArthur
Published in the August 2001 Issue of Anvil Magazine
Now shoein' horses is a backbreakin' job,
It takes a man, whether short or tall.
It's nice to collect for the one that just stood.
A shoer is a laborer, craftsman and artist,
The finished job must stand on its own.
Editor's Note: This is taken from the book, "The Cowboy Life: In Short Stories
and Poems," by J'Wayne "Mac" McArthur. The book is 125 pages. Price: $11.50
(shipping is included in price). Order from: J'Wayne McArthur, 535 East 380
South, Smithfield, UT 84335. Phone: 435/563-5692. Return to the August 2001 Table of Contents Return to the Farrier Articles page
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