| A fascinating walk through the history of horse shoeing . . . |
| Whether you're a farrier, a horseman, or just interested
in learning something about one of the horse world's oldest trades, a visit to the National
Museum of Horse Shoeing Tools gives an entertaining look at the tools, life and
products in the horse shoers' world.
Begun as a private collection, the Museum features one-of-a-kind items and memorabilia
that has been gathered over many years. Now, in one place is an unprecedented and
never-before-seen collection that contains both the conventional and the unusual - the
contemporary and the obsolete.
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Lee Liles, Museum Director
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Lee began his horse shoeing business in
1965, and went on to become the official farrier for four world championship horse shows
for three different breeds - the American Quarter Horse Association, the Tennessee Walking
Horse Association, and the American Paint Horse Association.
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Authentic tools of the horse shoeing world.
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Plus,
the museum features an extensive collection of the horse shoer in art. Visit the National
Museum of Horse Shoeing tools and be delighted and amazed as you view the heritage and the
history of the trade itself.
Plus, tour the museum's Hall of Honor to learn about the luminaries in this fascinating
field - the companies and manufacturers that have created products for the horse shoeing
industry. |
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contains thousands of special tools and shoes - both contemporary and from the past. |
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| Very active in the equine industry,
as well, Lee and Alma Liles started Carrousel Farms in 1985 in Tennessee, and the horse
operation has garnered world and national titles. Carrousel Farms was relocated to Sulphur
in 1998 and is the location of the National Museum of Horse Shoeing Tools and Hall of
Honor. |
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A long-time collector, Lee
Liles made his collection of blacksmith tools and memorabilia available for exhibition
locally during the bicentennial year and the tremendous response to their displays
inspired him to increase his efforts to preserve the farriers' heritage. From those
beginnings came the National Museum of Horse Shoeing Tools and Hall of Honor. |
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Liles enjoys escorting visitors through the
rustic elegance of the 4000 square foot museum building.
There is no charge for admission to the
museum, but please call ahead to make an appointment for a conducted tour.
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