Nate, you're the only hoof trimmer I watch. No unnecessary music or intros, and always educational. You have a way of explaining things that are easy to understand and your soothing tone is relaxing at the same time. Most of all you're the best at what you do. No one is better with a knife, and no one else takes the care and time to keep the girls comfortable during the process.
I found Nate first and I really have no patience for anyone else. I don’t have to watch the “best part” as an opening clip, the stay-tuned clip, and the actual clip. I get an actual full video. I don’t have to watch him flay the cow’s skin off while solving the problem. I don’t have to hear him act like the main character and scream at the camera. He makes NORMAL youtube videos and they are actually quite suitable for education purposes, I bet. No ego, just cows!
I don’t watch anyone else either. I also find they aren’t as good at it and don’t care about the cows as much as Nate. Not to name names, but Hoof GP seems to hit sensitive areas far more than Nate and doesn’t seem to have the same regard for the cows as Nate does. That’s just my opinion. I can’t know that obviously. I’d be interested to hear what others think.
my fave part about the way you trim their hooves is that you can tell when a part is very painful for them and you do everything you can to be as gentle and efficient as possible to help them quickly!! have a blessed day, nate 😊
Never would I have imagined to keep watching these when they come up but it's always fascinating. Again, really appreciate the calmer, quieter approach vs. other Hoof videos.
As a city girl, I have no idea why YT recommended this to me or why I find them enjoyable. Does anyone else find themselves clenching their teeth as Nate trims? 😂 I have to remind myself to relax. Great work, Nate. Very educational content.
I'm a horse farrier and also do hard gel nails on myself. Using that combination of experience, I've found both roughing up the nail / hoof surface, and spraying the area to be adhered to with with isopropyl alcohol (to remove oils and dry the surface), really helps vettec and my own gel nail stay on the longest.
@@Autumnpearly when working quickly acetone is more likely to promote condensation and cause lifting than alcohol is, as long as you use 90% or higher
Great close-ups, Nate. Thank you! I also appreciate you showing us just exactly how the hoof has been twisted. I have always wondered how exactly the hoof wall can be reformed and rebalanced from twisted growth. It seems pretty complicated.
In those opening views, I could really see how that foot angle was off. Thank you for that visual. It helps for a better understanding of what is happening. Stay safe and God bless.
Really excellent camera angle and explanation in the beginning. If others are like me the angles and what’s being done to balance I really don’t understand. This time I did.
Thank you for talking (well voice over I know ) whilst doing the work . No stopping the trim to talk etc . This format is loooooads better than others out there .
Another fantastic, therapeutic video of nothing but good old hoof trimming with a bit of educational commentary. I cannot express how much I enjoy this kind of content; keep up the good work, Nate!
Yours and The Hoof GP has helped me whenever I need to calm down after a long day due to social anxiety. Seeing you two help these cows makes me happy cause I know that those girls will heal and live happily thanks to you two work.
I really like the immediate follow up, it's very satisfying to see how much healing has taken place and how less sensitive she is to the procedure. What do you think of the new wheel? Was it a game changer or just okay?
I absolutely love the detailed information! As you were first trimming her wound, I wanted you to take off more around the lower separation of the white line, that little crack where the bacteria entered. Even though I knew that it wasn't the damaged area, "I" personally felt that I just wanted that cleaned up more so that more bacteria could not enter into the area & get back up to where it was eating at the corium. With that being said, let me say that I am NOT a hoof trimmer. I have had years & years of 'caring' for horses, their hooves and even though I have filed the hooves when the farrier was not able to make it, I am also 'Not' a farrier. Even though I had that feeling of getting rid of all the little defects in her hoof, I knew that it would grow out & on the re-checks, that it would be trimmed off. That could be considered my lack of knowledge as well as a bit of an OCD personality that I have. If I were to become a hoof trimmer, that is something that I would have to learn to 'let go'. I s'pose I'd be wasting too much time on each cow when it wasn't really necessary and not only would that hurt my business, it sure wouldn't be good for the cow considering all the extra time I'd be keeping her up in the sling. See? Not only do we learn about hooves, trimming, growth patterns, bacteria & the different approaches to treatments, we also learn more about ourselves watching your videos! Thank you for all of your hard work & efforts! (I'm including all of the filming & editing that is also involved in getting these messages to us)
Thanks for the video Nate. New videos have been slow and I understand why, but I can tell it has negatively affected my own well-being. There is something deeply therapeutic about seeing another animal getting care and treatment that helps with my own depression. I'm hoping for more in the future.
I am also severely depressed. May I suggest finding extra sources of reassurance? Or maybe removing a source of disturbance (example: deleting twitter off your phone)? We each have our own lives and I don’t have the heart to rush anyone, so finding other channels or tv shows regarding care soothes me. It depends on what you like. I watch extreme rescues, animal care, and medical mysteries. Maybe you absolutely love seeing animal rehabilitation? Depression is an absolute curse and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I’m sorry things are pretty rough for you lately. Hopefully I have presented a helpful option so that when our coping mechanisms are unavailable, we can switch to our backups. On RU-vid I like doctormike and chubbyemu for medical mysteries. Extreme Rescues and I Shouldn’t Be Alive are series that are/were on Hulu but you can easily find the important snippets of those episodes on here. On here I find animal rescue content to be dubious. I like what I find on tik tok instead. Lots of smalltime farmers rehabilitating lake ducks (ducks can’t survive in retention ponds :( ). I would be more than happy to share more with you. Shit sucks, but I hope to help.
You're the best, most comprehensive hoof trimmer on YT. Every investigative swipe or cut you make is deliberate and is done to avoid damage or discomfort. You are appreciated.
I love how careful and intentional you are. I've seen other trimmers who just go in fast and aggressive; and while I understand that sometimes you just gotta get it done so you can move on, I do notice how you take your time with these sensitive trims and you obviously care a lot about the cows' comfort and overall trimming experience. Lovely.
Hey Nate! Just got through a rowing camp which tore my hands up, and your channel helped me keep them clean! The problem blisters were the ones that had opened (letting bacteria in) then closed (giving a low oxygen environment). I felt my hands aching within the day, opened things up to expose them to air, gave a nice wash, wrapped, and no more aching as new layers of skin replace the old. Sadly, no blocks. Great work as always!
Another great video. Like others, i enjoy the follow-up clips. It is comforting to see the amount of care given to a cow that is in pain and discomfort. Very educational, very calming, and intensely satisfying! Keep up the good work Nate!
Fabulous! Lovely to see the cows healing up :) such a shame when your preferred supplies get discontinued, but at least the orange is bright and easy to see :)
The fact that you save the initial trim footage until you have at least 1 recheck is quite satisfying. I also really enjoy watching your care for the comfort of the animals. Well done, Sir.
She's doing so well now and must be feeling so much better. I only watch 2 hoof trimmers you and HoofGP. He has a very similar problem with one of the cows he treats.
Babe wake up, new wheel just dropped. In all seriousness I have no idea how I fell so deep into this where a new wheel was a bit exciting. Your content is awesome Nate!
The view of the heel bulb from above made the height difference make SO much more sense! I’ve been watching trimming for years and I’ve never seen the balance from that angle
I liked getting to see a cow's follow up appointment. I'd like to see a few more videos structured that way. Maybe trim the cow hoof, show the follow up a few weeks later, then the next follow up and the block removal once the recovery is complete.
I am new to this hoof trimming of cows. It is very interesting and rewarding. I have already watched a couple of dozen videos and realize just how much knowledge and experience is required to even begin doing maintenance and repair on a cow`s hoof. Thank you for providing these videos.
I remember you said you've considered a blower attachment on an air compressor, but more portable: have you considered the handheld battery powered turbo fans sometimes called a "compressed air duster" for doing an initial clearing of debris to get a better look? (I've started using them for cleaning computer equipment and they're surprisingly effective.)
I'm a city dude who never even heard about hoof trimmer and just found some of your videos in my recs and just watch them cuz they are fascinating and relaxing😂
Thanks for showing and explaining what you are expecting to see in the two-week follow up. I really enjoy seeing the amount of healing that has taken place.
That high camera angle (heel bulb to toe) at 0.37 really shows how unbalanced that foot was. Thanks for combining initial and rechecks trims in one video. Very educational & satisfying closure.
I've gotten a little addicted to hoof trimming videos .... not sure why and how it happened? Lol. It started with another popular trimmer (GP). Ever since YT introduced me to your videos, you're the ONLY trimmer I subscribe to and watch ... for 3 reasons: first because there's no fluff, you get right to business. Secondly, because you're very good at explaining stuff to people that know nothing about trimming like myself. And MOST IMPORTANTLY, because you are by far the most gentle trimmer when you get close to the corium. You can tell how much you care by how gentle you are and how hard you try to make everything painless. You're the best at that HANDS DOWN !! Great job!!!
Nates the best trimmer and the only one I watch. All the others like to film their own faces too much, instead of just getting on with the job at hand. Nate puts the cow first. .
Not even gonna lie. Nate, I watch one of your videos every night before I go to bed. Very informative and interesting and the level of attention and calmness to what you do is awesome. I’m a goth city guy but this stuff is preem content. Keep it, man. Thank you for what you do🤘🏻🤘🏻
Sitting here watching this made me start thinking how much these poor animals do for us humans so that we can have milk and have meat to eat cheese looked at it for little foot I feel so sorry for it thank you for fixing it thank you so much for fixing it I hope she feels better
Greetings Nate, I am from Singapore 🇸🇬 which even I am 1/2 side of the world, bringing my greetings to your informative video which I have been following since mid ‘22. Even I don’t know much on Cows but your videos never does short explain to show case a work skill that you bring to Cows to feel better every trim. ❤ and respect !
Ngl, the look of that roughing disk worries me at first but then, you said that a farmer recommended it to you and then I remembered that the horn layer that cows produce feels more like nails. Thank you for what you’ve been doing all this time and although I feel sorry that the green wrap got discontinued, I do prefer the orange/peach colored wraps better.
What an excellent camera!! And ty for being gentle with Ms. Cow. You can tell the infection really hurt when even just scraping near the area causes flinching.
Thank you for always explaining everything you do, such great videos Nate, and I really love the orange wraps, they look really nice on the ladies, take care Nate.👍💙🐄
Thank you Nate , that poor lady was so uncomfortable. I had no idea that I would become so fascinated by bovine legs and hooves. You make a great teacher. 😊💫
This is the only trimming channel I'll watch. Other people just hack and slash with little regard for the cows. You go above and beyond to make sure those cows are comfortable.
I often read comments from people who wonder why YT shows them your channel Nate. Surely this has been said before but I think this kind of video provides a lot of stress relief and it is very grounding. So when you pop up on the feed people get some much needed soothing and they never stop watching!
Nate, do you ever give seminars or take apprentices? It's clear that you have not only a lot of accumulated knowledge, but also a way to apply it that is not common in your profession. It stands to reason that more compassionate professionals like you are needed.
I love these! Follow-ups are my favorite part. Thank you for the explanation on each step of your procedure when dealing with these issues. I can't always comment on your videos so I always try to do so when I'm on my computer. Thanks again, Nate!
I'm sorry this might sound a bit silly but I'm always impressed at how cows (and similar animals) can walk and even run on those skinny legs. The pressure exerted on those hooves must be extremely high. Thanks Nate for everything you do. That wound looks nasty.
Most if the thickness of those skinny legs is bone, compared to humans where you have more fat and muscle in the area. The cow's bones in that area are probably about twice as thick as yours in that area, making them 4 times stronger. Plus they have 4 legs instead if two. So eight times the weight-bearing capacity, and a cow weighs 8 times as much as a person (or less).
Respect what ya do. I want the animals providing myself and family with food to be comfortable and happy until the day comes I trade in their ticket. You provide happy, healthy cows, and in turn, they provide us with life sustenance. Great vids and explanations as to what and why you do you. Do you eat your steak medium rare?
I'm so addicted to watching this omg it's so satisfying knowing the cows are fixed n feeling better as a Lil girl I had a cow growing up I miss her so much she was killed 😔 broke my heart rip latchme
It's fun to watch you and HGP and compare. Graeme seems to tend more severe foot injuries and works quickly, and you are a master class in precise knifework. Both of you are excellent explainers
Hello Nate from Australia, great narration and fantastic video. I watch a few trimmers and see the different styles of narration, trimming and solutions. Each of you do the one thing necessary, that’s to make the cows comfortable. So may you and your family have a prosperous and Happy New Year.👋👋👋👋👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏😊😊🥰
I do enjoy watching you Nate, I am sure on a past life I lived on a farm😂. I’ve seen a couple of other ones and they go over the hoof with a blow torch do you think this makes a lot of difference?
