I never watch hoof gp but I totally agree with Sonja. I like these and watch them often since they do such good work. Longer video at the end would be great to see the end result!!! Thanks guys
What I'm always the most surprised at, is how the horses will easily let you lift up their foot and hold it for long periods of time. Even in cases when the hooves have been neglected for a long time, they do this. It seems like they understand that now everything is going to get better.
No. The hoof is like your fingernail above the cuticle line. You don't feel anything when you're triming your nails & not all horses stand still. That's the result of training that starts at a foals age.
The point is: 1. Is the horse reacting to being handled? 2. Is the horse reacting because the clipping off of hoof pieces is causing a pain sensation? I'm hypothesizing that wild caught & untrained, poorly trained, &/ naturally hyper nervous horses are reacting to being handled. The poster is asking if the horse is experiencing physical pain sensation due to the clipping off of hoof pieces.
I really appreciate that you didn't spend 10,000 years explaining that you're gonna trim the hoove in the beginning, you just did the thing, I like it.
It’s amazing what you can do with a sharp nipper, rasp and a knife. Cup the sole, clean up the frog, rasp level. Might touch up the hoof on the outside. I still trim my own horses. As a woman who’s 54 years old with most of my life riding. It’s becoming harder and harder to get around all four feet 😫😵💫 Thank the good Lord I was able to tag along with my brother. After a couple years I was able to finish for him. Pretty basic stuff. Nip the nails , clench and clean up the hood so it looks nice. All the tricks and new supplies the farrier has at their disposal is a whole new level. Respect for this job skill is seriously underrated.
Beautiful job. This horse has obviously had their feet done at some point in the past as the horse was very well behaved. I love watching how you guys shape and heat the shoe. It’s amazing. My horse is barefoot right now but a hot shoeing will always be a good fit.
I am surprised at some of the neglected horses and donkeys that they get in there. They really do a service. Horses are so intelligent… they look at their hooves… they know when the farrier is done… they have fancy feet.
Такое мастерство обработки копыт и изготовления подков вызывает огромное уважение👍👏 видно, что люди любят и свою работу и животных...Это очень тяжёлый труд💪
Who would have thunk that a horse pedicure would have been so darn fascinating, let alone see how calm those horses are while it’s done. They must know how great it’s gonna be for them; smart animals! 🐎
What an amazing transformation - congratulations on doing a wonderful job! The best part for me was listening to the sound of the nippers cutting through the hoof horn - it’s so relaxing and satisfying because I know the horse will be much more comfortable after the trim.
Ahh, straight to the business. No yapping about new house updates, or upcoming stuff on the channel. Hoof, there it is, now fixing it, done.❤️ My kind of video.
Might not be negligence at all . There's situation where it could be difficult to "go to the farrier" . Where I use to live, the farrier came or go to the farm or the event he's needed . Going to the farrier stand something "outta the limits" a kindan infringement what's decent ... The help yourself n grab it if you're allowed sort of a mindset ... Whatever, worth the effort to came for the horses ... Dare, care, ride safe, clean, have fun ... From France with .
WOW! I love watching a student vs. a seasoned professional do this. Those that are seasoned make difficult things look easy and you come away feeling like it's no big deal, but when you watch someone who is just learning and the movements are not yet second nature, it gives you a richer understanding of just how difficult the skill is. Not to say that this guy is doing a bad job and making it look hard, not at all. Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing...Sat totally at peace with the whole process. The end definitely justified by the hard work put in....actually inspires me to want to follow this as a career...(my age...not possible) but I wish I had seen this kinda stuff when I was younger....would have had a purpose in life....
There was this horse I knew growing up, his name was Elmer. His hooves were extremely overgrown to the point where he could barely walk. I didn’t realize it, but the woman who owned him was abusive and neglecting. He died a year ago and it’s rumored that the owner has gotten into drugs. I wish I could’ve done something to help Elmer but I pray that the other horses aren’t treated like that.
I don’t know why, but if find these videos very satisfying. I love seeing the horses get the care they need, but I must say it looks like backbreaking work!
the bars have run forward and completely encased the frog, easily seen by the black line. the misplaced bar should be removed since it is hard like the wall and laying right under the coffin bone. you can see the foot is uncomfortable with the overgrown bars by the very contracted heels.
I admire your expertise! I’m always amazed on how perfect the finished product looks. I have two questions for you. Why do you burn the shoe to the hoof? And what is the purpose of the point in the front of the shoe? (Sorry everyone, love horses I just don’t own one)
The application of the hot shoe to the hoof ensures that the underside of the hoof will conform to the shape of the shoe and there are no high or low spots. All small irregularities are burned away. The toeclip on the front is to ensure the shoe doesn't twist off under load and stays in place. Draft horses often have toeclips on their shoes because they pull heavy loads and the excess pressure on the shoe can cause it to come loose if there are no toeclips to help hold it in its place and keep it from shifting.
This work trade should be highly respected and paid top dollar. Just back breaking muscle wrenching work. Just amazing to see the results of such hard work.💞💞
That's amazing work, yet I wonder if there are ways to get it done faster, especially the part about heating the horseshoe and doing some blacksmith re-work on it. Maybe not, I don't know, just thinking.
What I'd really love to see is the entire process with explanations why you are doing what you are doing. 1. See the horse walk in to see it's gait. 2. The trim and balance of all four hooves. 3. Why you choose to create a shoe verses using a stock shoe. 4. How the horse walks after all four shoes are done. Yes, this would make for a longer video, however, we would gain a much better appreciation for all of the hard work and training that goes into your job.
What are the nails made of that you can cut the tips off so easy. Love your videos. Would be nice if you could narrate/voice over to tell us city folk why you do things the way you do.
Made of bone. It's the same as your fingernail. Where the hoof meets the hairy part of the leg is like your cuticle. THAT'S where it gets painful. Like your nail being torn off below your cuticle. If you've ever had that happen.
Yes it takes around 1 to 1.5 hour to shoe a horse. In the US, I think the national average price to shoe a horse is around $150. There’s farriers that charge a whole lot more than that, and some charge a lot less. It really depends on what part of the country you are in.
It’s amazing what you can do with a sharp nipper, rasp and a knife. Cup the sole, clean up the frog, rasp level. Might touch up the hoof on the outside. I still trim my own horses. As a woman who’s 54 years old with most of my life on the back of a horse, It’s becoming harder and harder to get around all four feet 😫😵💫 Thank the good Lord I was able to tag along with my brother. After a couple years I was able to finish for him. Pretty basic stuff. Nip the nails , clench and clean up the hoof so it looks nice. All the tricks and new supplies the farrier has at their disposal is a whole new level. Respect for this job skill is seriously underrated.
Just curious about the front clip on the shoe. Was it necessary for that horse or what kind of country do they ride in? I don’t generally use clips unless it’s for some kind of hoof repair.
It’s amazing what you can do with a sharp nipper, rasp and a knife. Cup the sole, clean up the frog, rasp level. Might touch up the hoof on the outside. I still trim my own horses. As a woman who’s 54 years old with most of my life riding. It’s becoming harder and harder to get around all four feet 😫😵💫 Thank the good Lord I was able to tag along with my brother. After a couple years I was able to finish for him. Pretty basic stuff. Nip the nails , clench and clean up the hood so it looks nice. All the tricks and new supplies the farrier has at their disposal is a whole new level. Respect for this job skill is seriously underrated.
My mare used to like to stretch when they put her foot up on the stand. The feedback the farrier gets comes in the form of improved gait along changes in the foot (widening of the frog, better angles in the wall, etc) over time.
I do not have any animals but this came across my phone. This is very interesting and I thought it might hurt them but as I’m watching & learning it doesn’t. They trust you all to care for them. Some other videos it breaks my heart that some people will neglect their animals not this video. However I have been watching other videos like this one. I know I love to get my feet pedicure soo I couldn’t even imagine how these beautiful horses feel. Great job!! 👏🏾 ❤️💙❤️💙🐴😍
The trimming is spectacular, but let's not overlook those forging skills. Beautiful shoe job as well. Really top notch work, though my ignorant opinion (lacking in all knowlage and experience on the topic at hand) doesn't count for much.
