Be Quick Horseshoeing Inc

06/09/2024

My wife uses the statement "you have to do the right thing for a long time before people will notice". This seems to be all too true today. Social media seems to be filled with folks doing the foolish things we did in our youth.

Most of my poor decisions in life didn't take much time. The impulse buy, getting angry or something that was proceeded with the statement "hold my beer". The right thing was boring, well thought out and well executed. It's hard for our youth to see what is right today. The examples are fewer and they are too busy looking at the screen on their phone.

When I was growing up, we called the television the "b**b tube". The original ones had vacuum tubes and a picture tube. Today we have processors that turn our brains into a gelatinous goo. These inventions were intended to be entertainment and to access information. It turned into a distraction for the youth of our country. They follow our example. Again the family unit is demonized and belittled. Many say that a marriage certificate is just a piece of paper. My opinion is that it is giving your word. Don't give your word if you don't intend to keep it.

What is our word worth? Nothing if we don't put value to it. Sometimes we break our word. It happens, it should not be taken lightly. Our youth need challenges, obstacles things that make them problem solve. If we solve all their problems, then they will come up with new problems to hand off. They stay at home longer because there is no need to leave. They also haven't been given the tools to succeed. The device has puraded their most important tool into goo. We turned on the switch.

The youth will look at this post and think that it's a pass to blame everything wrong in their world on the silver haired drivers in the slow lane. In a country that is in need of examples, the future will look dim. Only doing the right thing for a long time will get us to the promised land. Just a thought. Thanks, Pat.

06/02/2024

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05/26/2024

Memorial Day Weekend. It shouldn't be a weekend filled with bad decisions. God knows I've done my share. This isn't a weekend for Veterans, we have our own day. This isn't about those who are currently serving, they have their day.

This weekend is to remember those who didn't make it home. Those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and never left the service of our country. Those who gave the citizens of our country the right to make those decisions. Respect is something of a rarity these days. It seems to be replaced by entitlement. Those who feel entitled seem to be more fearful than others.

The difference seems to be action and lack of action. Courage is about being fearful and still going forward. Those who gave their lives knew fear yet didn't allow it to control them. They are men and women of honor. They took action when others didn't. It deserves my respect.

The entitled seem to be those who don't take action. They believe that this world owes them something for attending this gift called life. They tend to be parasitic in nature. They live off others and are upset when they don't get their hand out. They believe those who serve are somehow beneath them. Those who serve should be respected. After all, they are not only making our lives easier, but in many cases, possible. The entitled will take credit for the achievements of others without action on their part.

We have created this issue. We don't want others to go through what we have. The hard times define us and we should give the opportunity to our youth for greatness through struggle. Those who we respect this weekend were robbed of the full life many of us enjoy. However, they had a life worth living and we should respect that sacrifice. God has them now. I will remember with respect. If you are offended by this post, you are entitled to do so. Just my thoughts on this memorial day weekend. With respect, thank you! Pat.

05/19/2024

Just another Sunday morning musing. I tend to ponder where I am in life. Goals that are set, in the process of reaching and those I have met. When I was younger (always makes me laugh when I hear an 18 year old girl say that) my goals were in the stars. I would look to see if there were stargazers around me and compare them to myself. How did my fellow stargazers measure up.

I would work for what I perceived as former stargazers and judge them on their progress or lack of it. My rocket ship would surely fly farther than theirs. I would ask myself if they had lost their way or run out of fuel. Why wouldn't they do it my way as again I had the answers for space flight. These were middle aged people.

Then I would look at the retired as old. Their spaceship has almost run out of fuel, some of the buttons don't work anymore and the check engine light seems to glow brighter now. How could this be? Did they let themselves go?

Ironically, the smartest person in the room is the child. The five year old that looks at the world in wonder. He looks at the 20 year old spaceship jetting by without time for the young lad. He looks at the middle aged spaceship who stops from time to time, but seems to be focused on grown up things. The child looks at the old spaceship with wonder. He asks the old spaceship "where have you been?" The dented up rocket will spend the time to share the journey with the child. The places it's seen and the people it's met.
We all are at different place in life. The journey is our own. Setting goals are good, but being at peace with where you are shouldn't be discounted. There is a time for everything, don't forget the child in yourself as you can share someone else's journey. Be happy with where you are in life and don't compare it to others. We all have blessings, realizing them is a pretty big goal. thanks, Pat.

04/19/2024

Just a note from BeQuick. We finished the day in the shop here in Fort Collins. Grateful to get out of the wet. It's changing seasons don't hesitate to schedule farrier services with us. We are manning the phone call the office 970-568-3113. Happy to serve the equine community.

03/17/2024

Top of the morning and Happy St. Patty's day! A day we put on our green and make some pretty bad choices. I have done my share, I'll try not to today. One good choice is that I won't go to the bar today. I'm getting a little old for that kind of challenge.

I have to say this has been a challenging year to this point. With a horse it usually gets worse right before it gets better. I'll go with that. This is a lesson our youth will find out first hand. We have been caught off guard in these times. People of my generation weren't born into this technology, but were thrown into it. We didn't understand it and looked to those who could navigate these mobile devices. In turn, our youth believed they had the answers to life. Today's youth and I share something. Neither one of us has been my age today. The difference is that I have been their age. Those of us with silver hair people must have achieved this age on accident and yet, here we are.

Not all of our youth is doomed. Some had good parents, some went bad with good parenting. Some will succeed, without good parenting. Those who will succeed make a choice to do so. They will look beyond their personal needs for the good of others. This is why a family and a community gains strength. These are core values. Horses understand this fundamental concept.

Leadership is about taking responsibility for your actions and those you are charged with leading. Many will question your decision without fully understanding the reason. They will be quick to judge without cause. Their lack of experience will not deter them from feeling qualified. Failure will not be a result of their actions. After all, they weren't properly trained.

Happy St. Patty's day. I have made a choice to make a few better decisions. Have a green day. Pat.

03/10/2024

The test of man is to do what is right when no one is looking. The character of man is shown when pressure is applied. The heart of a man is revealed when no solution seems to be on the horizon.

I bounce down the road each day with twists, turns and many bumps. Challenges of the day. In my travels I have seen people in many walks of life. Some are looking for their ship to come in, some are like how their boat floats and there are those who believe their ship has sailed without them. Regardless if you are on land, sea or in the air life will give you the same thing. Challenges, times of peace and the times when hope seems gone.
Challenges are from day to day. It's realizing you have too many things to do and you get distracted enough to forget your car keys 3 times. You always remember them about the time you sit behind the steering wheel. It's usually followed by expletives as you are already 10 minutes late. Occasionally, life is calm and smooth. You have planned for the next day, strategically placing all the needed items in their proper place, a recipe for success.. Clarity surrounds you and everything goes as planned. We all want to find and stay in this place. Finally, the defecation hits the rotating oscillator. That is when your heart and faith will carry you through. It shows others that you are strong in your faith.
In looking at these ideas I realize everyday will have its' challenges. We will make mistakes. Sometimes of our own doing, sometimes the information we based our decision on was inaccurate. Owning the result is what teaches us to make better decisions in the future. We learn from our mistakes and then we go on to the next challenge. Fear keeps you aware, yet courage is to face your fears. If you fear change you are in luck because it's the only constant. You have plenty of opportunity to work on this fear. If you fear the end, you will never live. Will you have a life worth living? Something to think about. Thanks, Pat.

03/03/2024

AFA Certification coming April 26th and 27th

03/03/2024

We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting our certification this year at the Terry Bison Ranch just north of Fort Collins. The ranch is home to the Wyoming School of Horseshoeing and they have graciously opened their doors to us. This will allow us to run shoeing gos with their stations. No need to pack your forge and anvil unless you want to. You only need hand tools. The ranch is a really cool place with a restaurant, on-site lodging, and RV hookups.

Mr. Mike Poe, CJF AWCF will be our clinician/examiner.

Tentative schedule of events for the weekend:

Friday 5/17
8-2: clinic
2:30-3:30 RMFA quarterly meeting
3:30: begin sign-in for certification/submit complete shoe display(CF candidates)
4:30: written tests

Saturday 5/18

8:00-completion: live shoeing/bar shoes/ on site modifications

Any questions, please contact Cody Franklin 405-274-6585, or Jake Maestas 505-614-4678

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02/25/2024

The winds of change blew last night. It rattled the house most of the night. Nobody seems to enjoy change. There seems to be a lot going on these days. Plenty to do and no time to do it. It's not about "what we have to do, but what can we get done".
Technology has sure made our life easier. It disseminates misinformation at light speed. We now wish to create A.I. as the human race doesn't have the intelligence to know this is a bad idea. We embrace the sin of sloth with open arms. The new super hero will be couch person ( I wouldn't want to offend) able to eat three bags of Doritos in a single sitting. Parents are too busy to take the kids to the ballpark to play. Instead we lock them in the basement with a device that will teach all sorts of adult things. Self confidence is replaced with tantrums.
Why not have artificial intelligence? Real intelligence seems to be in short supply along with integrity, morals, ethics, politeness and the list goes on. One would conclude I believe we are doomed. On the contrary, I am hopeful.
I see the younger generation slowly waking up. This is not to say they are woke. The term "woke" appears to be an oxymoron the way I interpret the meaning. I hear this generation say they want a house of their own or a piece of land. They want a stable family life and enough money to pay their bills. A little less to worry about. They have been sold on the idea that education = intelligence. Another oxymoron. Intelligence is the ability to evaluate the usefulness of the information and to put it to good use.
An intelligent person will put the effort forward to achieve the intended goal. An intelligent person realizes strength comes in numbers and in leadership. A leader looks for the benefit to those they lead. (I learned that one from a horse). An "educated" person will regurgitate under the guise they are intelligent. The ideal would be a combination of both. Add wisdom (which generally accompanies experience) and you have a trifecta person who is exceptional.
Our youth is watching us when they aren't looking at there phones. When they finally look up, what will they see? Real intelligence or Artificial? Food for thought. Time for breakfast. Thanks, Pat.

01/01/2024

A New Year has arrived. We hope that this will be a prosperous year. No New Years resolutions, just things that need to get done. Thanks for all your support. Pat.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! We have much to be thankful for. Sometimes in the midst of this crazy world we live in, it's difficult to see. We live in a land of opportunity and have known prosperity most of our lives. Let us not forget the gifts we enjoy. There are those less fortunate in this world. These are the people who will emerge strong in the face of those who claim oppression in good times. I am thankful today for all the gifts in this life and this country. Free to worship in the God and morals I hold as true. Thanks Pat.

11/15/2023

We are currently looking for a farrier to join our team. Applicants must be willing to continue education and work toward certification. This is a paid position. Pay is based on experience. We are located in Northern Colorado near Fort Collins. Applicants can apply on our website. www.bequickhorseshoeing.com .

Be Quick Horseshoeing provides farrier service to Colorado horse owners from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs.

11/12/2023

We made it back from Reno. A long drive to the Farriers National Convention, but we had a chance to connect with friends. They say "you can't teach an old dog a new trick". That doesn't explain why I learn new things. I think it just helps you to re-focus.
I came away this year elected as one of the regional directors for region 2. It's easy to sit back and complain about how things are. Many complain with little thought to solutions. You rarely come up with an answer to a problem without searching for a solution. On the rare occasion this happens, it's because someone else looked for it the answer in your absence.
A common theme within organizations is the lack of participation. You would think with the popularity of participation awards, many would at least show up. Participation seems to be too much to ask but many are quick to judge on the results.
I have always found that the amount of success is directly relative to the amount of effort and process applied in preparation. There will always be those who skim the top and succeed on the surface. They have created an image or persona that has little depth. They protect the image at all costs with little regard to the content of the task.
At the end of our journey will we be remembered for the image of perfection or the content of our character? Will we be remembered for the character we possessed to overcome adversity or the ability to avoid the issue?
Wars are won by many people with a common goal and unrelenting perseverance. On this Veterans Day Weekend I remember those with the character and perseverance.
It's nice to be home. Guess it's time to go to work. Thanks., Pat.

10/14/2023

Another one of Tom's adage's that I try to live up to..................

10/13/2023

Finally a little cool weather. Maybe it will get rid of some to the flies. Snow will be coming soon. Time to start thinking about snow pads. I think we may need them this year. Thanks, Pat.

10/04/2023

We invite you to join Pat Broadus along with the Rocky Mountain Farriers Association - RMFA, The Victory Racing Plate Company and Oleo Acres at the up coming Fall clinic. This is sure to be a great opportunity and a fun, educational day. If you attend be sure to let us know the next time you order Hanton Horseshoes for a special discount!

10/03/2023

I have neglected this page for a while. Life seems to get in the way at times. Being busy is not a bad thing, yet a person should take a breath from time to time. Have a great day.

08/31/2023

05/31/2023

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