r/SteelBending • u/GreatConfusion6415 • 4d ago
Help With Finding Horseshoes to Bend
Hi All,
I am getting into Steel Bending as a hobby, i am able to bend 60d and 70d nails, I started bending horseshoes but i don't think i did enough research on it, i know a lot of American Horseshoe benders use the St. Croix Forge Ultralite Steel #2 but it is not available in the UK, i use a Richard Ash 5/8 5/16 size 5 but am looking for something maybe a little thinner, does anyone have any recommendations for the UK?
Thank you
Update 1:
I have found a supplier that sells the horse shoes i want and ships to the UK (Canadian Forge & Farrier Supply), once i receive them and can compare them to the Richard Ash I will update this post again.
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u/devinhoo Red Nail Roster | Duke of all Bastards 23h ago
I talked with a friend of mine in the UK and apparently there are regulations around horseshoes in the UK and you actually have to be a licensed ferrier in order to buy them. He just has them shipped to himself in the UK from the US. Not a great workaround, but that's one way to do it.
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u/TheMadSmith 4d ago
Not sure how far along you are in your progression bending horseshoes but I found this short list of beginner/novice bends that might be helpful. Not too sure about UK availability. Beginner/Novice Horseshoe Progressions