A pony hoof rests on a low metal stand while the farrier checks the curved iron shoe against its edge. Her hands stay close to the work, with a worn leather apron between the hoof and her clothes. The chestnut pony waits quietly beside her in a plain halter.

Morning light enters through the rounded stable doorway and picks out the pony's mane, the apron seams and the damp floor. Tools remain in a small box within reach rather than filling the picture. The broad view connects the small fitting task to the animal's steady stance and the ordinary working space, giving the careful handling room to be seen.