For those who don't know anything about horses: Horse's life and overall health pretty much depend on the state of his hoofs. If the hoofs are in bad shape, it can not only be uncomfortable when walking but it can also cause a lot of pain and serious back problems, injuries and potentionally bad chronic problems. This is very delicate work and needs to be done by somone who truly understands the anatomy of the hoof, if the job is done poorly, it can lead to everything I already described. These guys are actually doing amazing job and are truly saving lives! :) So thank you!
@mekthemessiah I just googled it cause you got me curious is says wild horses amble long distances daily, usually over rough grasslands, which gradually builds up hard hooves. Domesticated horses usually grow weaker hooves because of intermittent exercise, often over softer, damper grounds, and sometimes exacerbated by an unbalanced diet
@@Mekthemessiah First off, "wild" horses don't exist, they're feral. Their hooves are naturally worn down from running and walking long distances on rough terrain, and no, their feet don't look majestic and pretty like a well kept domesticated horse. Their hooves are cracked, they often sustain injuries and infections, and they will more than likely die when one or both of these things accur.
For the folks bashing the owner, keep in mind that you don't know the back story. This could be a recent rescue. The fact that its now getting proper hoof care indicates that something in the situation is changing.
@@impunitythebagpuss How very callous. Literally, you don't know if this horse was just bought and the previous owner couldn't care for them. You don't know if this horse was in the middle of a legal dispute or the owner was hospitalized and didn't have time to make sure someone horse knowledgeable cared for this horse. Seriously.
Idk details, but horses today, are incredibly expensive. I used to pay 12.00 for trimming and 2.00 for a bale of hay. Today, hay is around 10.00 a bale and shoeing like this , probably 200.00. my vet used to charge me 70.00 a trip, now, it's 175.00, that's before they do anything. A lot has happened and some people may not be able to afford things any longer and there's probably no one buying horses now. Just saying, not excusing....
For those who don’t know, this does not hurt the horse. It’s actually quite helpful and necessary. The horse can feel pressure and shocks, but this is the equivalent of clipping your fingernails. No horses even experienced pain in this process.
By the same understanding you can understand how careful the worker needs to be, if you have ever torn a nail or cut clean through it you can imagine what that would be like on the scale of a hoof.
wait until idiots start complaining at how rough you have to be(sometimes) when dealing with a tangled mane, not realizing that the horses barely feel that too,lmfao.
This man has done a fantastic job! I can't tell you how many hoves I have worked on that looked like this, or far worse. It can happen rather quickly. When I was younger I would buy horses out of the "kill pen", give them a transformation, and training, then resell them to loving owners. It didn't ever pay what my time was worth, but it was very rewarding, would fund the purchase and care for the next one (excluding food, that's just on me) and ment the world for each horse I did it for. Wish I could still do this, I miss working with them. Many horses wind up in a neglectful state due to their owner's death, or people didn't understand what they were taking on. Perhaps I can have a place with a few acres again someday. This video made me very nostalgic. Thank you!
I have 2 horses right now and another in a way, I hada 4th but she died. Think of it this way, it's saving the horses life and is pleasing to watch. That's what makes it compelling for myself
You do amazing work, and thank goodness there are farriers willing to help these horses! I have watched several of your videos and one thing stands out, there appears to be a whole lot of animal neglect in Idaho. It truly makes me so sad. But thank you for helping all them have quality of life ❤
Seeing the corrective work you've done and appreciating the adoption of new and innovative shoeing methods , makes your work that much more brilliant. You've managed to ajust to each horse's needs and to use corrective methods available. How do horse owners find a farrier who is exemplary in their field? Sounds like there are too many inexperienced or harmful farriers out there...
I’m learning this now and I’m going slow and learning as I go. It’s the lightly experienced ones who have minor success to watch out for. Ask for pictures of their work.
I'd like to see before and after video clips of the horse walking to see how it's gait is corrected or lameness improved. Really do appreciate the work you do to improve these horses quality of life.
I can’t speak on how or why these got this bad - not my place to either, but I’m really glad that you were able to get this horse the help it clearly needed. The hoof came out beautifully and I loved the explanation on the purpose of everything you did. Hopefully raising awareness and educating people will help lower situations like this going forward.
Where do all these horses come from? The amount of neglected hooves you guys have to deal with is phenomenal. It'd be great to see a follow up on some of these horses.
We offer discounted shoeing at the school. It’s pretty amazing how many horse owners don’t get their horses done due to budget. We also tend to get all the horses that other farriers don’t want to take on.
I recall my farrier saying how expensive it is for shoeing over there. I learnt to trim my own horses hooves and keep well on top of them. I leave the shoeing to my farrier, absolutely superb what he can do and the remedial cases he works on.
@@idahohorseshoeingschool the horse owners need to realize that if they don't take care of the horse's hooves they could end up with a much bigger financial headache than the cost of getting their horses reshoed.
@@SMcCaskill Shoeing can be expensive. I’m very lucky to live in an area where farriers aren’t terribly expensive. In some areas, it can cost $300-$500 just for 2 shoes or trimming all 4 feet! It’s not cheap, especially if you just ride your horse for pleasure and they’re barefoot. There needs to be some sort of education to teach owners to trim barefoot hooves or discounted trims like this.
Such amazing rehabilitation. It's called their coffin bone for a reason and the fact he even has this guy standing during the work is a statement on how well he is being taken care of now. Great job
Great rehabilitation. But why do folks go negative ? when the hoof is in such bad shape it's (often) because it hasn't been taken care of on a regular basis for whatever reason. Now they are in for treatment. When they stand so calmly it is often (probably) because they've been sedated. That's FINE ! when i have a root canal done, i want to be medicated so i don't feel the pain; and then my tooth and I are both happy and healthy again. Normal hoof care doesn't hurt. What we see here Is Not Normal hoof care
I would love to have seen the x Ray's of his/her hoof and how you determine the new angle. After all these years of watching farriers the black acrylic was a new idea, great solution! Thank you for easing this horses pain. 🙂😎
He determines angle by his experience on the job. Unless the pedal bone is poking through or any other major issue he won't really need an x-ray. Even when the hoofs are rotten horribly no scan is needed bc intervention is usually good enough to fix the issues.
@@GySGTGerman Under normal circumstances your comments are correct. However, if you're claiming there's a broken coffin bone, then it takes x-rays to determine that. In the case of a broken bone one might actually need to change the angle of a trim in order to force the bone to heal correctly. Sure, that can lame up the horse by pulling on tendons and ligaments, but one is always looking towards the longer term well-being when healing an animal.
@National Socialism this horse shoeing school is in Idaho where they work closely with the veterinarians to make up and apply the best shoe for the animal. I've had my favorite farriers from this school and every single one of them is worth their weight in gold. To indicate that the farrier can put any shoe to fit the hoof and then that's the end of the job is a joke. You can look at a hoof and know the size. You can also determine if the hoof is long, dry, split, quarter cracked, or normal. What no farrier can tell is a fractured bone. Those require images.
@National Socialism I often see comments like yours in horse-farrier videos. I can't help but wonder if there's a little bit of an attachment to the romantic (-can't think of a better word) idea that "a well experienced person can beat any 'ol modern equipment any 'ol day!". The idea that SEEING the actual coffin bone is somehow comparable to not seeing it at all is a bit of a mental gymnastic for me, personally. BUT- to each to their own. I genuinely love the idea that one super-experienced person could out perform any modern equipment- but logically I just can't justify it. :(
The hoof looks terrible, the coffin bone was broken. This is therapeutic shoeing. If you imagine walking on your heel with your toes in the air, you can imagine how painful it would be to have 1200 lbs on that angle. He was trying to angle correctly and build the hoof walls to support the bone correctly.
That looks so much better. I'm sure the horse appreciated that!!!! I've never seen a mesh applied. Wonderful job! I Love the shiny black finishes you see on fancy show horses, and would like to see how that is done.
I stumbled upon this intriguing RU-vid video featuring the grooming process of horses, particularly the cleaning of their hooves from mud and preparing them for horseshoe placement. The content was undeniably captivating, but I must admit, it evoked mixed feelings as well. Firstly, I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the sheer beauty and grace of the horses. Their majestic presence and the way they calmly interacted with the skilled handlers were awe-inspiring. Watching the meticulous cleaning of their hooves revealed a level of care and bond between humans and animals that I hadn't seen before. The video also provided valuable insights into the importance of proper hoof care for horses. Learning about the significance of regular cleaning, trimming, and preparing the hooves for horseshoes to ensure the horses' well-being and overall health was enlightening. However, at some points, the footage did border on being slightly unpleasant for me. Witnessing the removal of caked-up mud and debris from the horses' hooves was a bit unsettling, especially if you're sensitive to such sights. Yet, I understand that this is an essential part of horse care, and the horses didn't seem to be in any distress during the process. Despite my momentary unease, the video left me with a newfound appreciation for the dedication and skills of those caring for these magnificent creatures. It's evident that they have a deep understanding of horses' needs and go above and beyond to keep them comfortable and healthy. In conclusion, this RU-vid video showcasing the grooming process of horses, including the cleaning and preparation of their hooves for horseshoes, is undeniably fascinating and informative. The bond between the horses and their handlers is heartwarming, though I must caution that certain moments might be a bit challenging to watch for some viewers. Nonetheless, if you have an interest in horses and their care, this video is definitely worth a watch!
Nice job! I have learned alot from you in just a few days I wish I would have known of you when I shod my horses but I don't do it anymore a bad back side lined me 10yrs ago but it's nice seeing a real pro at work doing corrective and therapeutic shoeing!
I appreciate the explanation at the end of the video. I am not an expert on horses, so I wasn't sure what the farrier was trying to accomplish at first. However, even I could see that he was doing a great job!
They have no say in anything that happens to them. If we own animals they are living beings that get sick, have accidents and in some situations have special medical conditions just like us. The previous comment about not bashing the owner is right, we don't know the back story . What counts is that the horse is getting help now. Bless you all.
I know I can't be the only one mind blown at the artistry of this. Incredible and I can only imagine life changing for this horse. Really fun to watch.
You are truly amazing God Bless You. Years back I had a horse with a broken coffine bone.So After many vets visits I hauled my horse to still another vet he correctly diagnosed it, but I had to put him down due to other health issues due to being kept in a stall per vets orders for 6 months. If he had been correctly diagnosed in the 1st place I would of had him a lot longer. They kept telling me it was a stifle problem.
This was very informative and entertaining for some reason. Never dealt with horses in my life, but I watched this whole video. Very intriguing. And a good job, might I add.
Again your skills are amazing. You help animals get out of pain via trimming, blacksmith ing, and shoeing. So many skills make you a true artist and steward. Thank you. 💪🌟👍
The work that you and your students do is so very important. I learn so much by being quiet and just listening to you teach as you work. That ‘s how I learned all my important lessons for life. By being QUIET and listening to my dad. 🙂❤️
Thanks for educating folks with your videos. One thing that might have been nice is if you had put the rads up on the screen so people could see the fracture and know what to picture as he was working on the hoof. Nice job.
I'm not sure why, but I find channels like this fascinating. The skill and dedication to your craft, the care it provides to the horses. I found The Hoof GP by accident a year ago, he deals with cows, and now the algorithm has shown me a few of your videos. Adding your channel as a subscription =)
Thank you for educating those that would love to have a horse, but do not know how to care for or properly keep a healthy horse. Bravo to the Ferrier and your intelligent comment.
I’m from New York City. The Lower East Side of Manhattan. Watching you work like that with your bare hands, with such strength and skill , thought me something beautiful about my countrymen out there in Idaho.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! It is so hard to see animals not taken care of! I hope you helped his other feet too! GOD bless people like you who do the right thing!!!
How did you know the coffin bone was broke? Can you see that _without_ radiographs? You people are amazing. God bless you and thank you for what you do.❤❤
Of all the blacksmith jobs I've seen here, this one outperforms the others by far. His care and skill are very special and professional. Congratulations Saludos desde Necaxa Puebla. México
Beautiful job on such a nasty hoof. I assume you also took care of the other feet? You guys are a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your profession and talents.
Very cool. So nice that you and others dedicate your life’s work to helping one of the most beautiful animals on earth. But I have to admit…..my back hurts just watching you!!! 🐴🐎
Мастер намеренно идёт на личные неудобства, чтобы увеличить комфорт лошади. Есть и другая манера ковки, посмотрите как куют поляки и китайцы, вяжут ноги к железу, и колотят по ним со всей дури...
When I saw the horrible condition of those hooves, I felt like crying! That poor horse must've been hurting walking around like that! Thanks for doing such an awesome job! ^^
Same thoughts here, and I'm a horse lover through and through. My first huge thought when he was about half done was this horse is going to feel SO much better after the manicure (hooficure?) is done.
First time watching the shoeing of a horse. I've been watching a lot of The Hoof GP and his work on cows then this video came up in the feed. I wondered why you don't use a grinder to take away the excess hoof. All the same, great work. I like horse racing so we need people like you.
Nunca tinha visto vídeos sobre a saúde da unha dos cavalos. Nós humanos cuidamos das nossas unhas e os animais tbm precisam. Estou admirada com o trabalho desses profissionais. São importantes pros bichinhos. Trabalho muito lindo e respeito isso!!
Quanto cuidado com o animal. Da pra ver que o cavalo estava gostando bastante. Antes, na minha ignorância, achava uma crueldade colocar ferradura no cavalo, hoje em dia entendo o quão útil é essa prática.
@@williecosgrove Legitimate curiosity here because I don't know anything more about horses than the children's books I read when I was little would explain; how do you mean? Is the change less comfortable to walk on than the exposed breakage, or is it just that the horse wouldn't care?
really like the before and after shots of the hoof. How do you know that the coffin bone is broken? Do you do an x-ray before hand or just the angle and shape of the hoof tell you that something is really wrong with it?
How can people let feet get this bad? I just can't understand the cruelty and neglect. What a sin.....Thank goodness this poor creature was brought to you at last! And still so patient and the trust in his eye...heartbreaking.
It's money but it's also a lack of knowledge. Though I've cared for horses who's owners were to cheap for the 6 week mani pedi would try to go as longg as possible with out paying for a farrier even though they had the money
How are these horses so calm and patient? How do they trust people? How do they know that humans are helping them? I panic and run when i have to go to the dentist, and this horse here is as chill as ever.
@@zinc2zinc2 drugs are only used in extreme cases. This is as normal to horses as getting groomed by humans :) most horses are completely chill with getting their hooves done. I've been around horses for 20 years and have heard about maybe 1 or 2 that needed sedatives.
