Edge Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Here's some pics from shed hunting last week. Spent 3 days and covered a lot of miles, found all the sheds in the last 24 hours being out there. Did see lots of elk and antelope, including a big antelope buck. One bull I saw was still wearing shiny bone, the rest in velvet. Try and guess the GMU. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesRanger Report post Posted May 4, 2014 3a just a guess no idea, great finds wish I had some horses I have some awesome area to cover just can't do it all in one day on foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted May 4, 2014 I have a few hold over horses from when I bred for halter class. The whole program was designed to breed versatile horses that could win in the show ring and take you down the trail in style. Just look at that hip, he'll get you up 25 miles of hilly trails a day and be ready to do it again the following day. If anyone reading this can ride or has a genuine will to learn or wants to pack, contact me. We keep a string of horses in need of riding. Not GMU 3a, I thought that building behind the horse would be a dead give away. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWDesertRat Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Magnificent horse and thanks for sharing your finds with us. Thought I knew the state and am drawing a blank on the unit you were in. Does that horse get shoed more on his hind end due to his socks? Just curious how he does in rocky country with white hooves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Thanks for the compliments. Forgot to mention, that horse above made it thru the first 2 cuts as Secretariat in that recent Disney film. I only shoe one of my 8 horses due to a coronary band injury. All others are kept barefoot. The horse pics above, he's barefoot. If terribly rocky and carrying heavy loads, I will put boots on their fronts. The advancements made in horse boots and the added traction they give makes it a no-brainer for me. And I'm not out to diss any farriers, I'm a former farrier myself and do my own horses trims and I shoe the one Arab whom can't get by without a shoe, it holds his hoof together.. But not anyone with horses can do their own animals feet and someday as I age, I will have to pay someone else to do my trimming. MulePackHunter whom has the thread titled Meet the Mules, keeps his barefoot also. I know where you're going with the white foot thing, lot of horseman wonder the same thing. Farriers are the hardest working men and women I know and I greatly respect them. Here's a hint on the GMU, that one pic is a uranium mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rageinthesage Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Its unit 9 north of red butte Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camoremi Report post Posted May 4, 2014 I was out hiking at thunderbird park and met two ladies on horseback. Their horses where barefoot also except one had those rubber shoes on front for traction. The other ladies horse was a rescued mustang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Unit 9 is correct. You must know the unit well, cuz my pics suck. Any idea what that little stone building was used for? I'm thinking had to do with tourists heading up to the big hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWDesertRat Report post Posted May 4, 2014 I certainly wasn't questioning your decisions on shoeing your horse or whether a horse should be shoed or not. So my apologies if I came off that way. I was simply curious, thanks for the responses. Looks like I need to get out more and learn a new unit. With the risk of 'new' area being broadcast on a forum, I like the 'where is this?' posts as much as the 'find the deer' ones. So thanks again for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted May 4, 2014 No apologies needed, enjoyed answering the question on white hooves. If you're in the nw valley, come over and meet the horses sometime. Some of the farriers on this forum may disagree with me but if you take care of your horses nutritional needs and they are kept active and have good conformation, shoes may not be needed. Still, there are some horses with such weak hoof material or founder, navicular problems, shoes are helpful, maybe a must. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesRanger Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Great looking horse for sure. Secretariat is a great movie I could see him in the movie right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Nice dog. Built identical to mine just colored a little different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted May 4, 2014 The dog is Mr. B. He's 3/4 mini Aussie and rest is heeler.. A friend just happened to be in a PetSmart when a customer came in looking for him to be rescued. He's a very loyal friend but a bit of a drama king. He climbed up this cattle chute and I thought what a great picture it would be. While turning the camera on, he climbed back down. I directed him back up it for a picture and here is the look I got.... The horse, Faver was passed over for the movie since he'd never breezed a race track or loaded in a starting gate. Interesting, he's not a Thoroughbred but rather a solid paint overo.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohntr6 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Edge, If you are ever on the eastern/southeastern part of the state I will gladly help exercise your horses. It has been years since I have been on a horse ( I am far from a great rider) but I enjoy it, especially if it was out looking for sheds! Great pictures! Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
