Beautiful day for a hunt…..

[Mike from MI]

Almost 3 hour hunt netted me some clad, 6 wheats, a 1941 nickel, a 1900 V nickel, a harmonica reed, and 2 horse hoof weights. Great weather for December.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Nice save Mike, I have found a couple of the item in the lower right of the pic. What do you mean by hoof weights? I googled it and get nothing.

 

[Mike from MI]

They are used on the horses hooves. Attached with a screw kinda like wheel weights. I find them where they do harness racing. Google - Jacks toe weights.

 

[fistfulladirt]

Never heard of those weights before! Great finds, was a nice day for sure - hope they continue, congrats!

 

[Brentallica]

Way to take advantage of the mild weather Mike. Cool finds man! Never heard of those weights before either. Congrats on the V and Wheaties!!

 

[Michiganne]

Nice digs, Mike. I have heard of the toe weights and have dug one or two. WTG on the old nickels. Glad you're still getting out!

HH

 

[Mike from MI]

Here is a link to show two varieties. I have found both plus other kinds too. They actually go way back and I have found several old ones. They screw into the hoof to help the horse extend his gait. Weights and Measures - Harness Racing Newsroom - USTA - USTROTTING