Bedford High School

Bedford High School's "Kicking Mule" mascot statue was crafted from over 750 recycled horseshoes donated by the local Amish community and hot-dip galvanized to ensure long-lasting durability at the football stadium entrance. This 715-pound community project was completed through donated materials and services for the 2024 homecoming celebration.

Hot Dip Galvanizing

Date

September, 2024

Location

Detroit, MI

Plant

V&S Detroit Galvanizing

Industry

Artistic

Description

The Challenge, The Solution, The Results

Customer

Bedford High School

Awards

Project Size

715lbs

Components

The entirety of the steel was galvanized. Entire artistic statue

Bedford High School's "Kicking Mule" mascot statue stands proudly at the entrance to their football stadium, crafted entirely from over 750 used horseshoes donated by the local Amish community and weighing 715 pounds of hot-dip galvanized steel. Toledo Twisted Iron designed and fabricated this remarkable sculpture while donating their time and materials, with VS Detroit Galvanizing contributing the galvanizing process to ensure long-lasting corrosion protection and durability for this outdoor installation.

Completed just in time for the 2024 homecoming celebration, this community-driven project represents both artistic achievement and environmental stewardship through the creative recycling of horseshoes into school pride. The hot-dip galvanized finish guarantees this "Kicking Mule" will continue cheering on generations of Bedford High School athletes while withstanding Michigan's harsh outdoor elements, embodying the strength and resilience of the school's mascot for decades to come.

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