Our classic Mounted Horseshoe & Candle Holder with a beautiful braided twist!
This is the perfect keepsake for someone who wants to create a tribute to their horse without having the shape of their horseshoe changed.
How many horseshoes does this design require?
Two horseshoes are needed for this design. We can use your own shoes or those from our used stock of shoes.
Every shoe is cleaned by hand to retain as many marks of wear and character as we can.
One shoe is used for the upright, the other used for the base.
How much horsehair do I need to provide?
Ideally a pencil thickness width and a 40cm length of tail hair is required for this design.
We work with Tail End Jewellery to create this design. Alison at Tail End has 20 years experience of working with horsehair and produces these most beautiful intricate braids that are securely set within the fullering of the Horseshoe Heart.
If you don’t have that much please do contact us first to discuss what you do have and we can liase with Tail End Jewellery to find a solution.
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Can I use hair from more than one horse or pony?
Yes you can! This can either be in the form of a mixed braid where the multiple pieces of hair are braided together as per the example in the image.
The hair in the image is tail hair from Our two chestnut arabs, Skittle & Bear. The braid is one long continuous one that fills the fullering of the shoe. If you have a solid toed shoe then there will be two braids left and right. We could create two separate braids left and right if the type of shoe allows. If sending more than one horse’s hair please add a note indicating if you would like a mixed or separate braid.
My shoes are old and rusty does this matter?
Not at all. We are used to working with shoes that have just been removed or shoes that have been lurking for a couple of decades as well as some shoes that have been dug up out of the ground!
Can I send shoes from more than one horse?
You could. We could use one for the upright and one for the base. Please note the shoes should be of similar size however and if sending from more than one horse please indicate which you would like to be the base.
I would love this design but only have one horseshoe to supply
That’s fine. If you are happy for us to, we can use one of our own shoes for the base. We will match it as much as possible to your own in size and shape.
Why is there a charge for using my own shoes?
Good question. When your shoes arrive with us we unpack them, label them, bag them up and take them to our workshop. We will also contact you to let you know of their safe arrival. At least half of our work is with client’s shoes and so we have had to place a small charge for this service as the time it takes to book shoes in soon mounts up!
Is the candle holder included?
Yes. Your order will be supplied with a glass t light holder and t light candle.
Can I add personalisation?
Yes you can. We use letter stamps, to hand stamp text onto the horseshoes. We generally place text centrally on the front of the shoes. Every now and then the style of shoe does not allow standard placing or perhaps may not have a surface large enough to accommodate the stamps. If this is ever a problem we would contact you to discuss.
What is the lead time for these items?
Please be aware the lead time for braided items is approximately 4 weeks. These unique and intricate items have to go through a variety of processes to reach completion which cannot be hurried.
If you require a gift in a hurry may we recommend our Boxed Gift Certificates here
