catch some good luck

 

It's a common practice to hang horseshoes on a barn to ward off evil and bring good luck.  The owner of this shed in Mason is of the school that believes hanging a horseshoe in an upward or U position holds in all the luck and the powers it brings.  Proponents of the downward position believe it allows the good luck and protective powers to shower upon you and the surrounding home.  The doubly superstitious might hang horseshoes both ways!  Unless the intention is "shabby chic," eight horseshoes haven't brought this shed the good luck of fresh paint or new tin for the roof.  And was it good luck for those two horses that lost their shoes?

 

Mason, Texas

1.23.2016

 



horseshoe handles

 

Repurpose, reuse is nothing new.  What do you do with your old horseshoes?  If I had some, I think gate handles are a good idea.

close only counts in horseshoes and grenades

 

Riley's Tavern

Hunter, Texas

5.1.2015

grille guard

The Ranch Hand grille guard on this Ram pickup is good luck for the vehicle -- bad luck for deer and feral hogs.

Texas Tech Parking Lot

Lubbock, Texas