I'm not sure if I've ever been so impressed by something so out of my wheel house. This is definitely an art form that I had never really considered. Truly amazing work. I would say by the looks of the horse, it would agree. Fantastic and marvelous craftsmanship!
Dumb as it sounds, I am wondering what my life would have been like doing this work. It looks physically straining, so that's a big no because of chronic issues.
@@LadyhawksLairDotCom not dumb at all to wonder what it would be like to live as another person does...that is empathy. You're correct, it is a very physically demanding job, working bent over all the time....barns are not heated in winter nor air cooled in summer, except for fans...some horses can be very difficult to work with. Some will lean on the farrier instead of their other three legs. Then there's the smell of hot shoe against hoof - like the smell of burning hair x 1000. Phew!
Watching tradesman work is like therapy. We appreciate you guys. I don't work a trade any more but it was some of the most satisfying work I had ever done.
You ferriers do such beautiful work and it is an amazing craft being a blacksmith as well. You help heal horses and also maintain their health and comfort. No wonder a horse shoe is a sign of good luck.
I have not seen for a long time an ease shoe. But boy that is neat. The work you did on that is pretty good the animal seems comfortable and will be more so given a little more time to get used to the shoe. Lovely job man and the horse seems to have taken to it. Yes tip top. Thanks.
I always trust a farrier that makes their own shoes! Of course, time doesn't always allow, but learning how to at all shows a good mind and workmanship!
Amazing knowledge and execution to help with the injury. And the ferrier is an amazing athlete to be able to work while in that position without destroying his back.
Takes me back to my chilhood in the 70s… we would watch the blacksmith across the church, always hoping for failed nails which we treasured as the biggest treasure we could find. Great and insightful video, thank you for sharing.
Still might be. Recovery from tendon injuries, for a horse, isn't always as straightforward as remedial shoeing. Extended periods of inactivity on box rest isn't conductive to a horses health or well being, let along turning them out afterwards!
Dang that was awesome. It was amazing how he made the shoe for the horse. Didn't know there were anyone who could still do that. Hell people who do shoe horses order everything premade . Awesome 👍
I hope this isn't one of those dying trades and young ones are learning these skills. I remember watching the farrier put turnbacks on a shoe for a racehorse. This is very impressive.
WOW great job & what a difference with that horse! My horse injured both back leg tendons end of July. Dun's on paddock & mostly stall rest, hand walking with leg wraps, cold water compress, Biglioil, pain meds. He was in such pain my farrier could not even trim him. It is stressful for all. He's on the mend & getting better daily but it will be a long haul.
Went to horseshoeing school at Oklahoma state horse shoeing school on 1999. Its hard work but satisfying. Taught us how to make shoes and a whole lot more. It's really not as east as some shows. But it is rewarding.
Do you have to be more careful shoeing a horse with tendon injury? Can your having to handle the foot cause pain? Or would there be pain meds administered? Hope your patient recovers well. You are an artist for sure!
Would love to see the horses walk in their new shoes after they're all on! nothing more satisfying than horse hooves hitting the ground. Thanks for the awesome channel, I very much enjoy it!
Hola que Herrero es un MAESTRO HERRERO y ustedes no nos pueden privar de ver y aprender del MAESTRO QUEREMOS que traduscan los comentarios en CASTELLANO SOMOS DE ARGENTINA LO FELICITAMOS A TODOS Y AL HERRERO PRINSIPALMENTE BUENA 0NDA
خدایی دمت گرم کارت خیلی درسته هم پیش خداوند ثواب میکنی هم اون حیون زبون بسته راحت راه میره چه بسا اون اسب تورو هم دعا کنه.خیلی هم حرفه ای هستی دوست من.
The two animals we have the closest partnership with are dogs and horses. No other animals on earth even come close. They will do anything we ask right up to the point where they will kill themselves to obey our command. It is our responsibility to respect and honor their selflessness. This is one way in which we do this. Thank you in your noble pursuit.
@@nobodyspecial4702 I think OP is referring to K-9 units, bomb squad dogs, search and rescue etc. Not necessarily dogs in military service though they are just as important. They are dogs who risk their own life for social services and enjoy being of use to man. The utmost respect for these creatures.
Why do you bounce the hammer on the anvil now and then? And what is the grey powder you spray on? Thank you! I'm enjoying watching people ply their trade for the betterment of the animals.
He does the bouncing to reestablish his grip on the hammer. It will drift as you pound. The powder is borax. It cleans the surface of the metal as they work the shoe, which helps to make a better welding bond. It is also called blacksmithing powder.
The stuff you spray on a joint….is that some sort of flux ? you don’t show a weld, but maybe you’re fusing? (I’m a metalsmith/jeweler lifelong horse lover). Unfortunately, thanks to scoliosis, my back was never strong enough to consider a blacksmithing/farrier caree I REALLY a enjoy your videos!
