A look at the female farriers who keep the Okanagan’s working horses from slipping in the snow
The snow blanketing B.C.’s north Okanagan has created slippery conditions for the region’s working horses. She custom-makes special winter horse shoes used for traction, so the horses don't slip, and to prevent buildup of snow and ice. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementShe also adds a hot pink snow pad to his shoe to prevent buildup of snow and ice in the crooks of his hoof. MacDonald uses antique corks in the horse shoes of the 900-kilogram Percheron horses that work at the Caravan Theatre. Jenn Thiele adds a snow pad to a horse's shoe.
Source: CBC News January 07, 2026 13:08 UTC
