To see a gentle expert display his talent at the centuries old honorable trade of being a farrier is so uplifting. It links the centuries and the generations.
Was not sure people would want to see all four hooves being done. The video would be minimum of 30mins. But if enough people ask I will try get one done.
What a good and well behaved boy he is. All the good lads and ladies come to you for hoof restoration and new shoes. Wow! Shining and brand new! Good luck. Keep up the good work.🐴🐎🦓
Another lovely video Peter. I love meeting the horse your are about to care for and your commentary as you are working. I look forward to your next video and maybe seeing a new pair of chaps on you. And I am all there for an extended version where all four hooves are done. But I will enjoy whatever you are able to provide. ❤️
I am an American, and I don't know anything about taking care of horses except the obvious stuff like they have to eat and have access to water! I learned a lot and it doesn't seem to hurt the horse! Thanks, Virginia, Colorado, USA
It doesn't hurt to get your hair cut or your fingernails trimmed does it? Well, its the same material, keratin. When you die your fingernails and hair do not rot.
Yes, please do, show us a full set! Thanks for telling us he’s ok, he looked like a different boy when you finished! You’re the best Pete, my favorite farrier! Love from the 🇺🇸
Peter, me Da is doing well. He's home and faring very well. Thanks for all the kindness shown. Your friend the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 🇨🇦
@Peter The Farrier Thank you Peter. He's doing really well. No gasping or feeling a crushing on the right side like before, so the lung is staying inflated. He sees his family GP next week for a follow up.
@Peter The Farrier That's like telling a rock not to roll down the big hill, Peter!! He's ex-military. He still has that mindset of, I'm tough!! LOL 🤣 Even at 83 yrs young!! At 83, he still fits into his original uniform that he joined the military with. So, he still has that indoctrinated mindset.
Hey greetings from the US! You mentioned the hard feet well at least here in north west Pennsylvania in the summer our feet get hard also I sometimes take a propane torch and just toast the sole a bit then it will clean up easy! Nice job!
Hi there I'm from America, and I like watching your channel, I like how you tell us about the horse and maybe you could tell us about the Feet,and shoes,what the horse does for a living that would be nice and two feet are better for a longer video thank you for helping horses stay safe
As a child in Ashford, Kent, I used to go with my Dad to see the horses being shod. It was fascinating but I used to think that it must hurt the horse. It is good to watch you and hear all your explanations. Thank you !
BEAUTIFUL work, Peter. I am astonished that the nails didn't quick him. And you're right, in some parts of the US, a dry hoof like that is pretty much normal. If it were my horse, I'd keep him barefoot for a while to let those heels open up a bit. Farriers don't get much credit but you folks are wizards. I can find an equine vet any day of the week but farriers are getting harder and harder to find.
When I was little I loved watching the horses get their hooves trimmed. We lived out in the middle of nowhere so they did not get shoes but I do remember our Palomino always seemed to have cracks. We had to stand with him in water and put this thick gloppy stuff on his hooves. No clue if we were doing the right thing, this was back in the 1980’s.
I've been watching Hoof GP's videos and saw a couple of yours as well. I finally gave in and admitted that I should be subscribed to your channel as well as his. lol Nice job. I live in Michigan, USA and have never had horses but I wish I had. I rode bareback when I was a kid at a neighbor's until we moved. Haven't been on a horse since (that was back in 1970).
In summer it is a lot more common. They are running around in the field with their friends and these things happen. When they get used to being out more they tend to stop running around as much
My Grandfather when he was still alive was a blacksmith/farrier. I loved the smell of his smithy (work place) I loved the smell of coke/coal, hot iron etc. What I always wondered was how did or do you know the size horse shoe to use.
I have recently found your channel and love being back in the yard again! I wondered if there is a difference between trimming for shoes and trimming for barefoot? And if you have noticed a rise in horses going barefoot?
I think you need new chaps hahaha and so far the only different thing i have heard you say (not in this video tho) is "Jumper" to us a jumper is a dress girls can put a shirt under but you use the word for a sweatshirt haha
Jeg er eksamineret Rideinstruktør, at se heste med misvedligeholdte hove gør mig ondt, også hesten lider forfærdelig, man kan sammenligne det med at have flossede og revnet negle, som man SKAL gå på. En jævnlig behandling af beslagsmed er uundværlig for hestens ve og vel ! 🐎🐴🙏🏻
Looks like you need a new pair of chaps or leather apron, depending on what you call them in your area. Yours look like they've been handed down for generations and you need a new pair to keep your thighs safe from that sharp knife. Nice video Pete
Just found your video, and I'm happy to subscribe. Very enjoyable. How do you cope with the horse leaning into you when it realises it's on 3 legs, and uses you as the 4th leg ?
