Dillon, Kevin. Mel Squarey interviewing Kevin Dillon, April 1, 2011, St. John's, Newfoundland, regarding the tradition of shoeing horses.

Mel Squarey interviewing Kevin Dillon, April 1, 2011, St. John's, Newfoundland, regarding the tradition of shoeing horses. Dillon discusses his start in farrier work, tools used, the process of shaping a foot and placing a shoe, first memories of shoeing, different styles of shoeing, changes in...

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Main Author: Squarey, Mel
Other Authors: Dillon, Kevin
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/4444
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Summary:Mel Squarey interviewing Kevin Dillon, April 1, 2011, St. John's, Newfoundland, regarding the tradition of shoeing horses. Dillon discusses his start in farrier work, tools used, the process of shaping a foot and placing a shoe, first memories of shoeing, different styles of shoeing, changes in the tradition, his role with the RNC Mounted Unit, how the horses respond to being shod, and the importance of continuing the tradition.