All this talk about the Balance of Power, says another, is only "a Shoeing-horn to draw on a standing army."
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
You may think you have got all your witnesses ready for the train for London, and, as the bell rings, find that one has slipped away half a mile to talk with the blacksmith about the Shoeing of his mare.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
Before the introduction of railways Shoeing was sometimes required, but more frequently in autumn than in spring.
"Cattle and Cattle-breeders"
William M'Combie