Belgian draft horses Gloria and the young Georges have an appointment with the farrier in Bonheiden-Cassenbroek on July 31, 2019 Gloria en Georges worden bekapt door hoefsmid Stenn Schuermans uit Lier
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Great vidieo... But the knife and hammer thing? Omg... Heart up in my throat.... Love the sound of horse hoofs on the walk up... Could listen to it all day long.
One of those hammer-knife guys, from Europe. That's the way - put them in a stock and hammer-knife the hooves, for a rough trim. Probably takes much practice.
Most of the farriers here in denmark that does trim and shoe belgian drafts. Just stand or use a seated support, not hanging the hoofs like that :/ I'm not against it, just seem like more work to have the horse stand in a cage.
It is called a stock, or shoeing stocks. In the US, they are mainly used with Draft horses. In the past, stocks had to be used for oxen. Oxen can't stand on three legs very well. With the horses, it is a lot harder to hold up their feet to work on. Interesting that you live in Denmark and get to see the big horses, shod. I've seen the two man method used in some countries, but not in the US.
I called it a no drama cage. Wish I had one. My big horse kicks at me while shoeing. I have to risk my life, but just go as fast as I can. It looks easier on the horse too. We're in here is Augusta,ga. with saddlebred and hackney ponies.
I’m pretty sure the second horse is just young and getting used to the sounds. You can even see that they didn’t ride him to the farrier or back like they did with the black/brown one. Most likely because he’s not trained enough for it or they don’t trust him to be able to do it.
Interesting. I didn't grow up around horses, but when I watched movies they always show a farrier shoeing a horse. Therefore I thought every horse had horseshoes. So basically, they are added only if it's necessary, otherwise, they receive a pedicure.
I’m in Australia and I’ll have never seen horses hooves trimmed like that or in the cage that’s very interesting is there a reason why its done in that manner? Is it becoming they are draught horses?
Draft horses are way too big and heavy, the farriers can lift hold their legs, plus a bad kick from a draft would be pretty bad... Those babies are strong. 😅😂
my father had up to five horses to work the farm, there was no such think as a talented farrier,they all learned how to do a great job groing up. no special rack or stall as the horses trusted them they would just bring their hoofs from behind between their legs and proceed to do the work needed. Cleaning the foot cutting the hoof and shoeing ! l watched him for at least 15 years before leaving the farm. l,m 78 years old soon to be 79..
Are the horses both "Draft" Horses? The look monstrous and look like they do the very hard labor on the farm or pulling heavy wagons. They ARE gorgeous!!! Just a suggestion to the Ferrier, he should pad the wooden areas where the horse rests his legs with thick carpeting so its more comfortable for the horse.
Getting their hooves done doesn't hurt if done right, the horse reacted this way because it feels trapped, horses are very claustrophobic. The palamino is still a baby.
I trimmed a clyde at a therapeutic riding school a few months back. She pulled back and nearly flipped me on my head. Nothing that was even that big of a deal just the strength of these guys is incredible. I understand why some use the stocks instead. In canada they aren't commonly used
To me it seemed the technique used can be rather effective and quick, however I think the chopping was stressful for his joints and ligaments. With proper support of the hooves it might be more easy on the horse. It is always said that the hooves are basically non sensitive, but all the connecting tissue is sensitive, so the horse can feel the cutting like we feel our nails being cut. I suspect the difference in which the horses underwent the treatment is not because of young vs experienced, but of big mass legs vs smaller mass legs. Big mass can take impact more easy.
Would have been nice to watch him actually work...but being some one was interested in the house on around them instead of actually the young man's work ..got to say not a good video
The horse would be standing on three legs without the stocks, or crush. The hooves have to be trimmed and sometimes shod. The stocks support the legs so the farrier can work on them easily. They are used mostly with heavy horses.
