I’ve spent quite a bit of time viewing hoof care videos from all over the world. This very talented individual can perform minor miracles on overgrown hooves. Fascinating and satisfying. Bravo to you sir! You’re one of the best I’ve seen.
Naw. I disagree. He’s cupping out that hoof and looks like he quicked that poor horse. He was way to aggressive. Don’t buy the BS from this dude. He wouldn’t touch one of my horses. A hack job with zero concerns about how much he’s taking off . That horse should have had this taken care of in two to three appointments.Then he puts a hot shoe directly to the hoof. He’s an amateur.
😊@@beatrixjones2982Dude...it's sole bruising from having to walk with the uneven pressure and distal weight distribution due to the hoof overgrowth. The frog can bruise up like that because it isn't meant to carry that weight. You can find the same thing happens in humans who wear poorly fitting shoes or have a foot condition/deformity/disease. Diabetics who can't feel their feet often develop tissue bruising and pressure ulcers underneath calluses that only become apparent when the calluses or corns are shaved away. You can see that he didn't hit the quick as there is no active bleeding, and he even talks about it specifically! A hot shoe doesn't harm dead hoof anymore than heat would hurt your fingernails. Oh, and sometimes the trim has to over correct to fix a problem, like shifting the weight more forward/back to stretch tendons that have tightened with the improper walking posture. You can see something similar with, usually autistic, kids who toe walk. They require braces to flatten the feet and stretch the Achilles tendons and calf muscles slowly over time. Modeling out the hoof combined with the extra rear shoe length helps take stress off the frog and shift the weight so the bruising can heal and the flesh underneath doesn't ulcer.
Farriers will never be replaced by robots. The good ones are very hard to find and worth their weight in gold. Keep them happy when they come: horse ready with clean, dry feet; airy and open area for the work; flat, clean surface for the horse to stand on; broom and muck bucket at the ready to sweep up the area while the farrier is at the forge; horse in a fly sheet to keep him from discomfort and standing quietly and at ease. Bottles of cold water available throughout, check book / cash, expressions of gratitude.
@@sage6336 they quite literally smith their own shoes. A simple knife takes similar skills; I wouldn't be surprised if they could do knives. Just because they only smith shoes (and possibly the nails they use) for this service doesn't mean they don't individually have interest or skill to make other things!
It is great when you explain the parts of the horses hoof/foot! Watching the process, some of it is the farrier's eye as well as experience, an ability to see spatial relationships making the remedial shoe. It is an art. Thank you.
@@haroldchoate7497 I too have zero knowledge of this stuff but find the craftsmanship fascinating. I’ve read through comments that these animals WILL buck and lose their minds if the wrong person does it. According to what I’ve found, if a ferrier is good at what they do, the animals won’t let anyone near their hooves. Only that one ferrier they trust.
@@elephantgrass631 that’s true in some cases yes. But usually it’s all in how the horse was trained. A good horse owner/trainer will have them somewhat used to handling their feet way before the first time a farrier ever works on them. A good farrier does matter and I’ve seen a lot of horses only let one guy work on them but for the most part as long as the guy knows what their doing most horses are fine with whoever shoes them.
I had an old cattle dog that would love when ever the farrier showed up because she would eat everything too! Don’t have horses anymore and my old cattle dog is long gone. Brought back memories. I just enjoy watching you work and reminiscing about old times. Thanks
It looks to me, who knows nothing about such things, like a really beautiful job. And it was lovely to see your little children there, smiling and happy to be with you ... it is a good thing for them to see our fellow creatures treated with kindness and respect. Thank you for the work you do.
Best Farrier Ever! Watching an Artisan 👨🎨at work solving horse 🐎 hoof problems, an absolute joy to watch. I rode horses as a teenager mustering cattle here in Australia. Now people use motorbikes 🏍 and ATV’s so unfortunately horses 🐎 aren’t around much
No, thats training. An untrained horse, unless very weak and defeated, will not allow its feet to be messed with. But this training is one of the most fundamental and important things to teach, so most owners care a lot about it. A farrier wont work on an unruly horse.
@John Martlew horses get their feet regularly picked out I suppose it feels no different from that, although the first time getting their shoes done they will be a bit skittish
Great farrier-I'd love to know how much intensive handling these neglected rescues get before they can stand so quietly & calmly for the farrier. Kudos to those putting all the time & work in that sets these horses on a path of good health & soundness 👏👏👏
They need their hooves trimmed every four to eight weeks typically. They do not always need shoes but in this case it did. Horses are a lot of work and are expensive, as the saying goes “if it wasn’t for my horse I wouldn’t have had that year in college!”
@@teresa62ish No. The hoof continues to grow. It is used to either protect from excessive wear in a working horse or to correct problems in the hoof and/or leg. The shoe needs to be removed, the hoof trimmed and the shoe "reset" on a regular basis to maintain a healthy hoof.
@@teresa62ish Like the other commenter said, it has to be done again in six to eight weeks depending on the horse. The hoof will start to grow and actually pull the shoe forward. Those nail "points" that come through on the outside of the hoof will become loose (popped clinches) and the horse can lose the shoe out in the pasture!
The long heels give stability, & the rolled toe helps w/ break over...the part of the stride where the toe comes off the ground. It's easier on the horse if his toe rolls off rather than fighting a square, abrupt edge...kinda like trying to tip his foot over wearing a board...
Good job on some mighty long feet, after a couple more shoeings, you'll have em in good shape. I hate to see people mistreat an animal like that. You couldn't tell there was a white hoof under all of that crap, not until you took a rasp to it. 🐎👍🇺🇸
The hoof knife scraping the hoof scratches my brain itch. It reminds me of shaving away at fresh coconut meat. 😅 Unfortunately, then I'm hungry for coconut and I have none. 🥺
I went to farrier School at my local college back in the day, but I only ever really trimmed my own horses and friends and stuff, I worked as a helper for an old-timer guy in my area for a couple years before he retired, but I don't have extensive knowledge 😅I'm super curious what the purpose of the extra-long heel on those shoes 🤔 I'm sure it's to help correct something and I love more knowledge on the subject 💜 I used to run barrel horses and I always had to make sure the shoes lined up perfectly cuz he would step on his own heal and rip his shoes off, I'm always interested in all the different styles of shoes and what they're used for 💜 it'd be amazing to hang out at this school for one day, I don't have horses at the moment but I hope to have them again someday, your videos are keeping my mind fresh 😁
man the final product is very nice. its too bad many of the animals you take care of get ao overgrown. but thats where you all come in. nice work helping these furries walk more steady and pain free.
I just stumbled onto this video and I'm very impressed with the craftsmanship of the farrier and the camera man! I'd never seen a horse shoe been made before just so fascinating but why is the shoe sticking out at the back and kinda upturned at the front? It is probably obvious to horsey people but I like to learn stuff from watching videos so could someone please explain?. I'm subscribing straight away because I want to see more ❤
those bits at the heel of the shoe, im assuming they are there to correct the angle the hoof strikes the ground? because of the overgrowth it was obvious the fella was walking on his heel
Это не опасно такие большие подковы? Много грязи зацепляется! Или ялошадь зацепится излишками?? Кто так запустил копытца? Мастер Молодец очистил, подпилил ровненько.❤❤❤❤❤
I'm asking because I genuinely don't know, but what's the point in leaving the tails point straight back on shoe? Extra support encouraging proper posture with the foot or something? And also, with the cracks in hoof, didnt the need some kind if acrylic do fill in the cracks? Not complaining, just asking I don't know. I've seen it done in other videos on this channel
Fantastic job fixing up this poor horse! If you can't afford the care, you can't afford the animal. There's no excuse for people who let things get this bad
I saw that the cattle Ferrier using power tool/grinder to trim the hoof . Is it possible to adopt the same method for horses as well? or may be the sound emitted by the grinder may cause the beast restless. Appreciate your answer. BTW I really admire and respect your job sir.
Some farriers do use hoof grinders on horses. :) But not as frequently because horses can be skittish and also the hoof grinders are largely used so a cow farrier can get through dozens of animals in a day (which is something most horse farriers don't really need).
Aw it seems like when putting the shoe against her foot when it was steaming hot it was sore to her. Kept pulling away. Probs all those pink bits bless.
🙏 💯 LE QUEDÓ MUY BIEN SU ZAPATITO, PERO TIENE QUE HACERLE LOS OTROS 3, PORQUE SÍ NO, VA A ANDAR RENGO 👍, UN SALUDO DESDE MÉXICO 🇲🇽, PARÁ EL MUNDO 👀 🌈 👌
