I like the embroidery better than the applique version.
I know there are many folks with ranches and horses who would love this design. Well done
I like it! It would look cute stitched on towels with the word His/Hers or someone's name.
What if you tried the horseshoe at a45 degree angle? At any rate, I think you will like it as long as you fill it with fat-lettered initials or word (to balance the heaviness of the horseshoe.
I think that has potential! Is it applique? I love the applique.