My rescue horse had a split that went into the coronary band. It took over a year to get the split closed and he had to wear shoes the rest of his life. His knee was also a mess on that side. He went down over a hedge Fox hunting. (No foxes ever hunted, just a scent bag used) The farrier and I spent many hours together. He couldn’t be ridden properly but my daughter was slim and experienced and exercised him in a sand ring at the walk and slow trot. We had to be safe that he wouldn’t reinjure the knee. She also would lie on his back in warm weather and read. Best horse ever. I used him to teach ground work to students.
@theayatollahofrockandrollah Жыл бұрын
@Deb Shaw I'm not an expert and just curious, is (No foxes ever hunted, just a scent bag used) mentioned because it's a good thing no foxes get hurt, or mentioned to make a point that the poor horsie had trouble with his leg his whole life, all because of chasing a stupid symbolic scented bag?
@user-yy7nq1zw8h11 ай бұрын
Я думаю это нелепая случайность.
@fbskxnwkdnworkir6 ай бұрын
@@theayatollahofrockandrollah If you're not an expert then that is a sign you should shut your mouth.
@jacobread96502 жыл бұрын
i dont even ride horses, i dont know how i got here. but this is amazing. you get to make horses and their owners happy all day. great stuff! super satisfying to watch
@hazakdds73662 жыл бұрын
I'd really like to see a follow up to check how the hoof responded. Thanks for your work.
@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm2 жыл бұрын
the hoof GP = an irish show hoof trimmer is a very good channel also .
@rabidwallaby842 жыл бұрын
@@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm He's Scottish.
@KateandBree2 жыл бұрын
This is easily the worst case of thrush I’ve seen. It’s going to take months to resolve. That blue stuff is intense medicine and dyes everything it touches blue!
@hilarydunaway48072 жыл бұрын
I had a jumper like that.
@itzzy18592 жыл бұрын
@@KateandBree is thrush, essentially, a hang nail but on horses? and does it hurt them at all? i was cringing the entire time the drilling was happening
@dwightcarlson71362 жыл бұрын
As other(s) have commented, it would be nice to see a follow-up to see if the hoof repaired itself.
@blackmonday7382 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you love to see the owners speak out to WHY all these cases get this bad!??
@donbolin3450 Жыл бұрын
@@blackmonday738 no. Otherwise they might be too ashamed to bring them in, and we couldn't enjoy watching them get help... and learn. These majestic beasts sure are tough and trusting.
@ferretyluv Жыл бұрын
@@blackmonday738 Something like this doesn’t seem like neglect. It seems more like they couldn’t find a farrier who was as good as IHS.
@hevchip7412 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the progress this hoof has made in the three months since this was posted
@linda69872 жыл бұрын
My God! That’s gotta hurt! If your feet are miserable so are you! I would imagine it far worse for horses and ponies. Good job guys! ♥️
@BookieLukie212 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a follow up video on how this hoof is healing up!
@RachelG19792 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see horses treated for their issues. I don't hear a lot about issues with horses other than race horses and they put them down.
@d.g.n93922 жыл бұрын
I’m fascinated by this work, the farrier and making the shoe. I’m a senior, and only had limited exposure to horses and watched a farrier as a kid. But remember a lot of their work. My parents and grandparents generations had horses and were farming people.
@bambambillybears81702 жыл бұрын
I never realized how much work went into shoeing a horse especially I didn’t know that you made the shoe from scratch!!! Well done work!!
@stickshiftstarship2 жыл бұрын
Most shoes are not made from scratch. They come in sizes almost like human shoes, then are modified to fit exactly.
@BookieLukie212 жыл бұрын
I think they're making them from scratch because this is a ferrier school.
@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co2 жыл бұрын
@@BookieLukie21 Also because this may be a special shoe.
@jhamner94842 жыл бұрын
Skilled ferriers know how to make their own shoes. That spin on the anvil was nice. 👌 Not all ferriers are skilled.
@Odo-so8pj2 жыл бұрын
100 a hoof per month. Uk
@Phlowermom2 жыл бұрын
Master Craftsman holding a Master Craftsmanship Class! I love how this level of expertise always draws a crowd of admiring onlookers, whether in a classroom, an operating theatre or a blacksmiths forge, word travels on a breeze and the message is spread, there's magic happening over here, come and witness the transformation!
@Gamingreviewer3002 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with you on such a master craftsman!!!
@helenfitch34402 жыл бұрын
I think they are students , hopefully they go on to be just as good ,and can help their own group of neglected animals.
@makita8832 жыл бұрын
Awesome skill set this man has..! A true artist indeed. That horse is one happy customer..!!!
@robertgorsett15862 жыл бұрын
That was actually pretty interesting and consider that like an art form. Sometimes years and years old practices are very practical in today's world.
@candice75942 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for helping these Horses, these Horses are all so patient, I have never seen one act up.
@jamesb.91552 жыл бұрын
I love seeing this amazing close work of men with animals. He had all the right tools and skills and did as perfect a job to serve the horse as was possible!
@crimsonminerva2 жыл бұрын
That looks sooooo much better and I'm sure it feels much more comfortable for him as well. Well done
@rubenherrera67162 жыл бұрын
Felicidades amigo debo decir que no conozco de este tipo de trabajo pero de solo ver no tengo la menor duda que lo que usted hace es un buen trabajo limpio y muy consiente de cuidar de estos animalitos Lo felicito por su trabajo y le mando un abrazo desde Tulancingo Hidalgo México
@shazlee1002 жыл бұрын
Your work is excellent because you put a lot of care and thought into it. Horses are in good hands when you come along!
@Indah_Lusion2 жыл бұрын
I am a city girl but watching horse pedicures is very very calming
@getin39492 жыл бұрын
A follow up on that horse would be awesome!🧲🧲🧲🧲🧲🧲
@chandarussell2 жыл бұрын
I’m really curious as to whether that infection and crack cleared up. I’m hoping so.
@MiaEZ2 жыл бұрын
I am absoulutely addicted to the ASMR of the Farriers tremendous skill. I feel as good as the horses they heal. 🐎🐎🐎 I love Farriers 💐💝
@hevchip7412 жыл бұрын
I find your work fascinating.
@KL-vu8jm2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job! That should bring alot of relief to this horse. Treating the crack was well done.
@lynnehuff96592 жыл бұрын
Always interesting, and informative. It would be nice to see one full sized shot of the horse that is being worked on.
@Gamingreviewer3002 жыл бұрын
what an amazing talent this man has!!!
@helenfitch34402 жыл бұрын
It's something to see isn't it . I enjoy seeing the transformation
@judithmcbride40232 жыл бұрын
Such Talent and Skill!! Beautifully done!!👌👌
@rjb63272 жыл бұрын
I know it's only a horse shoe, but is an art.
@1959Berre Жыл бұрын
I never get bored by watching a fine craftsman do the magic of creating a horse shoe from a straight bar of iron. The level of precision is amazing.
@samgeller19672 жыл бұрын
Question, why do you put a groove in some horseshoes and none in others?
@helenfitch34402 жыл бұрын
This is a great site I could watch for hours. Knowing you are helping these neglected animals. And by their quietness I think they know you are too.
@sparkplug10182 жыл бұрын
Oh they know. Horses are trained young to be ok with this, and they know its going to feel great when the farrier is done. That being said, I'm not sure this is a job I could do, that horse hoof being where it is, if they get upset for some reason, oh boy. And oh gosh if its a guy doing the work, can't imagine what could happen there.
@Anukii2 жыл бұрын
We need an update!
@kuznets_GK2 жыл бұрын
Потрясающий уровень профессионализма и мастерства! Моë восхищение! ☀
@traci1372 Жыл бұрын
The work u do is amazing. Thank u for helping those beautiful animals. I love watching u work,it’s amazing what u can do.
@SayWhatinAz2 жыл бұрын
U got skills, thought you might do a spacer of rubber to ensure a rock doesn't get stuck in it
@PureNapture2 жыл бұрын
I had no clue horses 🐎 were this much work! Now I can go on jeopardy 😂 thank you for sharing❤️
@hello_MeNutty2 жыл бұрын
Goddamnit man. Why is fixing, tending, maintaining, etc. hooves, so ftraking relaxing to watch?!?! It just appeared on my suggestions and now its what I only watch whenever I get so bored.
@kaitlinski4932 жыл бұрын
This is some serious hard work! I'm very impressed.
@willow72332 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing work!
@kingkong76172 жыл бұрын
That was amazing to be a blacksmith and farrier and to make the heart shape shoe to help the horse.
@VictorJonesDaniels2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking care of those wonderful horses. 🙂
@carpathianken2 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable,thanks. How did you measure the shoe length with the tape 14" + 3.5"=17.5?
@jimmyrburns682010 ай бұрын
Hey,...Always the best. Miracle Workers. Thank You for helping these horses. We have ours trimmed every 7-8 weeks.
@dianestedman17892 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining. Great job
@susanhooks2988 Жыл бұрын
That takes so much skill and strength. I love to watch this
@JorgeHernandez-sj5ts2 жыл бұрын
Bro, you are a professional. Thank you for sharing.
@RealJohnWayne2 жыл бұрын
I think it's a shame that the owner let that crack get to that point, now it's going to be some time before that foot is sound. You done a great job, especially considering what you had to work with! 🐎👍🇺🇸
@Rhen2 жыл бұрын
Might have been a rescue situation ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. But agreed he did a fantastic job
@RealJohnWayne2 жыл бұрын
Possibly......🤔
@borninthewrongcentury29932 жыл бұрын
It looks more like an old injury to the coronary band; in which case the crack is being created at the top of the hoof and migrating down. The coronary band seems to be having trouble growing healthy new hoof material.
@KateandBree2 жыл бұрын
Let's not judge the owner because we don't know the situation. We don't know if the horse is new to the owner, if the owner is new to horse ownership, et cetera et cetera et cetera. I had to legally leave my rehab horse behind which was awful as I just had her cantering for short spurts and she was loving life. When I was able to bring her back to her home, she couldn't walk and her spirit was broken because of the people who cared for her took poor care of her. Her hooves were so overgrown as well; the farrier took off 3". My coach, her owner and I decided it was probably best to retire her and we did. Stop judging. I still regret having to leave that horse behind when I had to. We had a very special bond.
@cesarcavalo37192 жыл бұрын
Excelente trabalho parabéns pelo empenho e dedicação, Deus abençoe a todos que zelam pelo bem estar dos animais
@mandydavidson66942 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing such outstanding expertise. 😊💫
@lynnebucher65372 жыл бұрын
I had a mare with a similar defect on the medial side from an old injury, but it was never infected. She stayed sound barefoot until she was in more regular work, shoeing with standard keg shoes gave her enough support to keep her comfortable.
@devriescustomleather11092 жыл бұрын
Nice clean job ,can we see it in a year? Wwould side clip help stabilize that side wall?
@mek24402 жыл бұрын
Vera Good work🤗
@jenicarter41902 жыл бұрын
Wow you guys are the best, thank you for your kindness, we humans in general are not kind
@christinesibona6553 Жыл бұрын
What craftsmanship. True ART that's FUNCTIONAL! Love how you spun the shoe to show how it was truly flat.
@sassmouthbroyles99522 жыл бұрын
would love to see a followup!!
@sallyroeserrealtor6825 Жыл бұрын
I always love all the blacksmithing. How do they fit it so exact like that??
@annaleehixson5824 Жыл бұрын
You are miracle workers. God bless you all. Much respect and admiration.
@johnerway7255 Жыл бұрын
Super nice to watch. Thanks for the look over your shoulder.
@oldsalt7534 Жыл бұрын
The Smitty work alone is awesome.
@mjrussell4142 жыл бұрын
So many skills have to be mastered to be a good farrier.
@lfroio12 жыл бұрын
Great 👍🏽 job!!!!
@seekinghimdaily922 жыл бұрын
*Intelligence, skill, precision!*
@ericbassett63892 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a true craftsman
@Wanderbober2 жыл бұрын
Потрясающая работа мастера! 👍🏻
@BarnAngelsComposting2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@bryonmason6330 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job Young Man.
@glenwaldrop81662 жыл бұрын
In cases like this do you anesthetize the horse at all or do you depend on the horse's feedback to determine how far to go? Seems like both ways have merit.
@apveening2 жыл бұрын
Anesthetizing horses has its disadvantages and most farriers have neither the equipment nor the licenses for it, so usually that isn't done for things like this. If a horse has to be calmed down, usually a twitch ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitch_(device) ) is used.
@glenwaldrop81662 жыл бұрын
@@apveening thanks. I was very curious how this works.
@patrickedwards58042 жыл бұрын
Man, such deft application of power. Not a hammer blow missed, all accurate and true. I do hope you are wearing ear protectors..
@LilLoo226 Жыл бұрын
By far the worst hoof crack I've ever seen. Nice work!
@btcrazee1 Жыл бұрын
It’s really an artistic talent to makes those shoes. He is perfect!
@spandex70552 жыл бұрын
Thats real expert craftsmanship, so enjoyable to watch. What was the purple stuff, Well Horse?
@peteacher522 жыл бұрын
Neat job with great attention to the finish. Nice to watch a master at work! I'm a non-horsey person so was wondering if you ever need to restrain a skittish horse or mule in a crush, supposing one is available?
@sparkplug10182 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine that happens to often if the horse has had any level of human interaction before, they are trained young to be ok with this, and it feels good to have done. If the horse is really skittish having its owner that they trust with them is likely enough to calm them. However, if the horse was badly abused physically, the best course of action would likely be for a veterinarian to sedate them so the farrier can do their work and also examine the animal. Would be much less stressful for the horse I would think.
@tomcooley37782 жыл бұрын
Good drugs for unruly horses.
@KateandBree2 жыл бұрын
Crushes aren’t made for horses. Horses don’t like being trapped and this is important to understand. Crushes would do the opposite of calming a horse. One of my jobs is teaching skittish and formerly abused horses to be calm. It’s hard work but satisfying. Some horses still need a little something to be calm, but mostly we teach horses to be okay around a farrier, just like you teach your dog you don’t have to like the vet, but you should behave.
@apveening2 жыл бұрын
@@sparkplug1018 I think it more likely that a twitch ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitch_(device) ) would be used.
@KateandBree2 жыл бұрын
@@apveening In the nearly 8 years I've been riding and rehabbing, I've never seen a twitch used on a skittish or abused horse. Twitches actually CAUSE pain (it injures the horse) to release endorphins, which those of us that speak horse would never ever do to a horse that has seen abuse, is new to farrier-work or is skittish. Physical restraint of any kind is more likely to result in an explosive horse (one that kicks, rears, bites, etc.) That's why I have always ALWAYS gone the route of least resistance - treats, positivity, love and a break when I notice them getting overwhelmed. A twitch may be used by other horse people, but it's not used by my coach or any of my teammates. There are easier and more effective methods than something that painful. Their mouths are extremely sensitive.
@bristolfashion44212 жыл бұрын
nice job ! horsey have to be proper patient to not mind while all that work is going on innit
@viviebussey3182 жыл бұрын
You do wonderful work. But doesn't your back hurt?
@joachimmikalsen16762 жыл бұрын
Clean wound and nice shiny shoes. What a treat.
@pokerman91082 жыл бұрын
These are the most satisfying videos to watch. lol
@callabeth258Ай бұрын
How did you fix cracks before the drummel tool was an option? Could you use a knife and/or file to get in there or was there another tool you could use?
@user-yy7nq1zw8h11 ай бұрын
Шикарно! Идеально в этом случае учитывается особенность копыта. Увлеклась вашими видео. Спасибо за эстетическое удовольствие
@jatzygirl31202 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing. So wonderful to see the care and dedication given to the horses. It's fascinating to watch the shoes being made. And the shoes themselves are so different to what I have been used to seeing. Gidday from Australia 🇦🇺 😍 😊
@apveening2 жыл бұрын
This special shape is called heart bar (is in the title) and it is used to help cure hoof deformities. In about 3 or 4 reshoeings, the hoof will be ready for a more "traditional" shoe.
@albertnebirgany46752 жыл бұрын
Ez egy gyönyörű munka gratulálok.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@Chainsaw_18.2 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING!!!
@michaellalanae72282 жыл бұрын
Can't you use fiberglass to reinforce it ?just asking .
@Casey_Cp4 ай бұрын
I gotta say whoever this guy is he knows his stuff! I have watched so many videos on farrier work this is the first time l have seen someone make a shoe without over lapping the center piece .. wow! 👍👍
@hartmuto96722 жыл бұрын
Vers,Gerry nice worke ,we see a master by the work.
@BBBCanada12 жыл бұрын
How long do the shoes last?
@lililamontagne5632 Жыл бұрын
Bravo pour votre travail. J'espère que ce cheval se porte mieux grâce à vos bons soins.
@DJDave19622 жыл бұрын
Superb job
@lelandrentz396410 ай бұрын
Amazing craftsman
@sparkplug10182 жыл бұрын
Can someone explain how this happens to a horse hoof? Is it just something that can happen to any horse? Infection causing the crack, or neglect? Really curious to know, and also, whats the outlook for this horse? Will it recover from this and be good as new?
@Quasar04062 жыл бұрын
as far as I know, cracks can start at the bottom and slowly work up the hoof. because it takes a while for cracks like that to work their way up its probably neglect that allowed it to become so large. and because the hoof is extruded much like a fingernail over time the hoof will grow back in solid
@sparkplug10182 жыл бұрын
@@Quasar0406 Interesting to know. So basically if you are inspecting your horses hooves as you should, you'd notice the crack starting and it can be easily dealt with at that point? Guessing it's some what typical for a crack to start where the nails come through? Good to know that since this horse finally got the attention it needed they will be ok.
@farrierss17242 жыл бұрын
This horse appears to have an old injury to the coronet band above the hardened hoof wall. The CB generates hoof wall growth. If the CB is permanently scared hoof wall growth is altered. This hoof will always grow in such a way. I saw no infection at all and most of the time hooves like this are NOT lame. This is however a rather significant scar. Beautiful forge work though! Possible only needed due to the heavy weight of this horse? 1200+? That crack was not infected. Infection is normally the cause of acute lameness.
@auroraborealis60092 жыл бұрын
@@farrierss1724 Looked like an old injury to me too. I'm always amazed at how delicate their feet are.
@KateandBree2 жыл бұрын
It could be an old injury that got infected by thrush or thrush that caused the crack. Every case is not caused by neglect. As an equestrian, I know how hard it can be to catch thrush early before it causes some damage. That’s why it’s important to know your horse really well. Once you take on multiple horses, it can be harder to note differences. I’m extremely lucky that I care for just my lesson horse, so I detect thrush very easily.
@martineb81852 жыл бұрын
Bravo EXCELLENT job ,très joli pied 👍👍👍🙋
@cheekymare2779 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a follow-up photo of these horses.? A month or two after you have fixed the hooves?
@donalfinn42052 жыл бұрын
Well done👍☘️
@NeilCrouse992 жыл бұрын
Great workmanship...
@LookMeInTheStraps2 жыл бұрын
7:03 I could smell the burnt hair from here XD
@creative39562 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing work. I hope she does well.
@russell77682 жыл бұрын
in general, how often do u have to maintain the hoof and change the shoe? seems like quite a labour intensive process.
@noodlechild6662 жыл бұрын
They should see a farrier for a trim every 6-8 weeks. Shoes generally last no more than about 8 weeks.
@russell77682 жыл бұрын
@@noodlechild666 thanks! and how much does a farrier charge roughly?