AFJ Tattoo Survey

* 1. Last month, we asked farriers to send us their equine-inspired tattoos. Here are the ones we received. Which farrier's tattoo is your favorite? (Choose near bottom after viewing all tattoos.)

Wayne Baesemann “I had this tattoo done in Australia by an artist from England and has become the logo for Baesemann Horseshoeing.”	Esco Buff

Marijke Ellert “I got it in August 2009 as a reminder to stay strong and courageous in the most difficult situations. I think that most farriers have that fearless sort of attitude that allows us to enjoy such a dangerous profession.”	R.J. Goff

RT Goodrich “I was inspired years ago after shoeing a horse with an attitude similar to this one. I told the artist what it was like getting around him and he drew this freehand.”	Chris Gregory

Kelly Gregory	Clint Halvorsrod “The meaning of the playing cards in the tattoo is ‘Life's a gamble.’ The cards contain initials and important dates in my life. Of course, the anvil and horseshoe represent my love of the farrier profession.”

Chris Richardson The Uffington Horse	Tim Shannon “The horses in the center represent my three kids and my love of horses. The horseshoe contains two birds intertwined, representing my wife and I. We are wrapped around our kids representing family. The horseshoe represents my passion for my chosen profession. All the Celtic knotwork represents my Scotts/Irish heritage.”