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!
This horse is in need of mineral supplements. You’re right about the brittleness of the hoof. Also the dullness of the hoof is another indication. Hoof health can be tell tale signs of distress.
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
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.
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 ❤
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.
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.
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.
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!
I stumbled upon this intriguing TH-cam 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 TH-cam 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!
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.
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.
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.
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 miss the show with the talking horse 😂 Ed? Use to watch it with my granny. She'd laugh and laugh and laugh. Dunno why your silly comment made me think of that but thanks for the giggle.
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.
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
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 =)
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. 💪🌟👍
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.
For those non-horse/hoofed animals people: it's called a coffin bone because, in the past, if it broke the animal will most likely have to be put down due to quality of life and chronic hoof infections that become gang green easily. With modern medicine, it can more than likely be fixed but not always.
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
Thank you for explaining that. I watch the Hoof GP and how I understood this, he had to be reshoed, and because his hoof was chiped or broken, you made the horse a "block" so the horse walks on the foot the correct way and it helps relieve pain while the hoof is healing. I do not know much about horse shoeing, but I do appreciate the hard work and the beauty of what you do for the horses.
@@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?
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...
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. 🙂❤️
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.
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.❤❤
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.
It would be really great if you could have a commentry or voice over explaining the process. This is super interesting but I don't really know very much about horses and thus what you are doing but would love to learn!
Complete hoof knowledge. These farriers work miracles on neglected or damaged areas on the hoof. I love to watch my farrier trim my horses and mini’s every 6-8 weeks. That hot shoeing is cool.
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 have no idea what ive just watched but i could tell that this was truly professional work done with care and consideration. how much money does a procedure like this cost? i have no idea
Just wow ! It is work like this that has inspired me to start apprenticing as a farrier. I work under two Mennonites and see my share of bad feet ! Very well done sir !!
They walk all day for miles and miles over all type of terrain, rocks included and that abrades the hoof and prevents it from getting overgrown, and if a wild horse had bad hooves quality he'll probably die before reproducing so overall mustangs have very good quality hooves. Our domestic horses are bred for character and performance and some races have very poor hoof quality like thoroughbred for example the sole is very thin and they are very sensitive and fragile. But we compensate with shoes and so on. Also when a wild mustang has to be removed from the wild for overpopulation for example and is then kept in a pasture like our horses he will also need a trim just like any horse.
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!!
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.
Beautiful to see this skill and craftsmanship at work to help the horse! What a gorgeous custom shoeing so that the horse can be more comfortable, and I assume also the shoes will help the horse's hooves get in better shape.
Я не знаю почему это видео оказалоссь у меня в рекомндованных к просмотру... Но я посмотрела всё с первой до последней секунды! Моё уважение кузнецу, который так внимательно относится к подковке лошадей! Профессионал своего дела!
Taking care of horses is no easy task,i can just imagine the maintenance that you have to deal with,i give them the upmost respect and i do acknowledge them owners and workers to take on such a task.God bless you
Yes, I agree. The owners of the horses were neglectful in taking care of them. If it continues the horses should be removed from the owners as it would seem they don't care and someone else who loves horses and knows how to take care of them should have them .
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?
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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!
Wild horses don’t need this done
@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.
@@feathersong5838 yeah they do lol it’s 86,000 free roaming which are wild
@@feathersong5838 Asia has them and some in Mexico got em Nd other places
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.
If you can't afford basic hoofcare you should reconsider horse ownership . Maybe lease short term or go to a riding centre.
@@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.
Exactly right! SO quick to blame and judge.
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....
You’re only paying $10/bale for hay?????!!!!
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.
But as anyone knows if you clip your nails too short, you can risk clipping bits of skin
@@fshoaps but if it did we would have seen the horse move a bit or become fidgety, and it didn't so I suppose that the process didn't hurt
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.
@@fshoaps اتقيس تركيب الانسان بالحصان يوجود فرق شاسع بين تركيبهم
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!
You are a good man, I hope you have long and happy life
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this is so sweet
Alas I am horseless now too. It sucks
This is wonderful work! I've never seen such fragile, brittle hoofs. Bravo to this patient, kind, efficient farrier. God bless you, Sir!
This horse is in need of mineral supplements. You’re right about the brittleness of the hoof. Also the dullness of the hoof is another indication. Hoof health can be tell tale signs of distress.
Having virtually zero experience with horses, I don’t fully understand why these videos are so compelling, but it’s clear. This work is brilliant
I agree! I find myself intently watching 👀
Same.
Seems quite mediative.. and it's escapism from life when you watch it..
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
I have zero interest in horses, but I enjoy watching skilled workers
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 appreciate the great care you take with each horse. I am a USAF DAV and I am glad you know how to make shoes for each problem found.
Beautiful workmanship!
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 ❤
The horse must feel so relieved to see you pull up in your truck! You are a master craftsman. ❤️
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.
@@idahohorseshoeingschool Your work is gold. I especially liked the post on Spot with the kids. That is one beautiful horse.
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.
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.
What George said! ☝️☝️☝️
I agree, b we would like to see the horse walk.
@@lauriewalton-roll8443 ......walk and trot!
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.
Outstanding work!
Man, that’s the work of a blacksmith, farrier, scientist, engineer, alchemist and artist. A beautiful job.
Alchemist?
Alchemist?
All looks like farrier work to me
Not enough explosions for an Alchemist
@dogs aren't dangerous carving stuffs is art
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
Lies!!
@@kenholt8297 lies about what you little cave troll
@@kenholt8297 trust me, if the horse was in pain in any way it would be kicking a LOT 😂 This does not hurt the horse at all xx
@@HangryPurpleCat true , as long as he doesnt reach deep into the pink/red part of the hoof . The horse wont feel pain .
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. 🙂😎
Same here! The images would have been awesome to see!
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. :(
That foot looks absolutely beautiful! I'm blown away at the magic you perform on these horses . . .BRAVO!👍👍👍 and thanks for sharing!😁
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.
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!
This makes me want to show horses for a living. Seems so satisfying helping these horses out!! I feel this unexplainable love for them
Show or shoe? Farrier shoes the horse.
I stumbled upon this intriguing TH-cam 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 TH-cam 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!
Какая лошадка спокойная! А мастер золотые руки,видно,что очень любит свою работу!
That's beautiful!!!! Great ferriers never cease to amaze me!!!! So grateful for you!!!!
Try watching The Hoof GP. That Scotsman trimming cattle's hooves is interesting as well, fun to watch and pretty amazing too.
Thank you, for helping these poor Horses, I'm sure they are very thankful.
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.
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.
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@@sercider oh, that explains a lot
@@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.
I think he knows he's going to get better or seila, a hug from Brazil😁
Just a pedicure for horse
One thing I always like about these videos is how the horses are so calm and nonchalant.
Do you suppose they know they are going to get a new pair of shoes as part of the deal?
Get my nails done AND get new shoes? Score!
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For real? I wonder how they did it in the olden days then.
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It's wonderful to see up and coming young farriers doing good work. Take care of your back!
The care you show these amazing animals is very admirable. I hope they are well cared for after they leave.🐴🐎
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.
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.
As a horse, i can say this guy did a great job restoring those hoofs!
Your buddy got some fresh Nikes ❤
I miss the show with the talking horse 😂 Ed? Use to watch it with my granny. She'd laugh and laugh and laugh. Dunno why your silly comment made me think of that but thanks for the giggle.
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.
I love how you take great care of these beautiful creatures.
I was shocked to see where the old nails were. How terrible for this 🐴. You did a fantastic job on this hoof, and I am sure on the others. Thank you!
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@@elizabethhillard5837 can you explain what was going on?
This poor animal must have immense relief!! God bless this gentle soul for his work!! 😊😊!!*ckm
I like these videos where the farrier explains what he’s doing much more than the speeded up ones. Nice work.
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
People buy horses without an appreciation for the amount of work and money it takes to care for them properly.
The horse looks so appreciative. ❤️
I'm sure they realise after the work that their feet feel better and are glad?
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 =)
My my how things have change since I had my horse. It's fantastic to see how they can repair such neglected feet. Poor baby. Thankyou for helping. ❤
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. 💪🌟👍
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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! ^^
You can be sure that horse was in terrible pain. This guy does fantastice, amazing work.
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.
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Mate you are very skilled at what you do, also you have a real love for horses and you show this when you take care of them so well.
Nice one 😊😊😊
For those non-horse/hoofed animals people: it's called a coffin bone because, in the past, if it broke the animal will most likely have to be put down due to quality of life and chronic hoof infections that become gang green easily. With modern medicine, it can more than likely be fixed but not always.
What a good patient horse. I'm glad you could help him. Fascinating work. Must be very satisfying.
Great close up camera work, made everything really clear. Is there any chance you might make longer videos? It would be so good to see the whole job.
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
Seriously, what's with Mexicans always saying what part of Mexico they are from after they comment? Lol. Even in Pornhub!
I completely agree!!👍
Thank you for explaining that. I watch the Hoof GP and how I understood this, he had to be reshoed, and because his hoof was chiped or broken, you made the horse a "block" so the horse walks on the foot the correct way and it helps relieve pain while the hoof is healing.
I do not know much about horse shoeing, but I do appreciate the hard work and the beauty of what you do for the horses.
Beautiful job ... ❤ thank you for making this horse's life better
Really nice work. The horse seems to think you know what you’re doing as well. ❤️
Horse is probably thinking "Thank the LORD!" as they're working. He's being very still and very good.
Such a beautiful job. Can only imagine the pure relief that horse must feel :D
The diversity of Saran Wrap! Thank you for sharing this video. It truly shows how important it is to take care of those hooves!
OMG. You saved this horse from serious problems, poor animal, how can some owners let it get to this point? 😢
Thank you for your work. 🙏👍
God bless you for helping that horse by giving him some relief from his pain.
So much hard work! I bet that horse feels a million times better. Well done, sir!
you oviously dont know much about horses then
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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?
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Gotcha, thanks so much for answering ^.^
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...
What an incredible job these professionals do. It’s an art for sure.
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. 🙂❤️
Thank you for helping this horse Out.
Someone cares...👍🇺🇲
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.
As a human pod med, I can appreciate the good that you do.
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.❤❤
Good thing there are people like you! Who can help poor animals when the owner, as can be seen completely cough.
Bless you for your service to this noble creature.
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.
It would be really great if you could have a commentry or voice over explaining the process. This is super interesting but I don't really know very much about horses and thus what you are doing but would love to learn!
He does a good explanation at the end, around the 8:10 mark
Solid work! I've found a good farrier is just as important as a good vet.
I’m so glad this horse is finally getting the proper care it needs. ❤
Complete hoof knowledge. These farriers work miracles on neglected or damaged areas on the hoof. I love to watch my farrier trim my horses and mini’s every 6-8 weeks. That hot shoeing is cool.
After a few days adjustment/rest, this guy must feel so much better! Bravo!
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!
Thank you for taking care of that horse.
Thank god there's great people as your good self to take good care of such beautiful creatures well done.
When I watch this video I feel a very beautiful feeling 😊
I live in Mtn Home idaho and cannot believe how freaking much detail you put into your craft!!! AMAZING!!! I LOVE IT!!
i have no idea what ive just watched but i could tell that this was truly professional work done with care and consideration.
how much money does a procedure like this cost? i have no idea
Just wow ! It is work like this that has inspired me to start apprenticing as a farrier. I work under two Mennonites and see my share of bad feet ! Very well done sir !!
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Good! You are needed!
I enjoyed seeing you give such good support to this hoof. This was very interesting !
Do wild mustangs or any wild horses need this type of hoof care? And if not…what keeps them from having bad hoofs?
They walk all day for miles and miles over all type of terrain, rocks included and that abrades the hoof and prevents it from getting overgrown, and if a wild horse had bad hooves quality he'll probably die before reproducing so overall mustangs have very good quality hooves. Our domestic horses are bred for character and performance and some races have very poor hoof quality like thoroughbred for example the sole is very thin and they are very sensitive and fragile. But we compensate with shoes and so on.
Also when a wild mustang has to be removed from the wild for overpopulation for example and is then kept in a pasture like our horses he will also need a trim just like any horse.
@JezaGaia Thanks! That was an education.
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!!
great job, i always wandered how much do you charge for hoof like this, looks like a lot of time to work on it
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.
A grinder is less refined for a horse hoof. A cow’s and horse’s hoof have different anatomy.
@@hellybelly6 Yes I was thinking that. Thanks.
This is therapeutic not normal shoeing...
A horse would jump through the roof if tou try and take a grinder to their hooves plus they have a soft frog which a cow doesn't have
I'm so impressed by how patient the horse is when he is getting his hooves done and then fitted for shoes.
''Ah finally a pedicure!''
Beautiful to see this skill and craftsmanship at work to help the horse! What a gorgeous custom shoeing so that the horse can be more comfortable, and I assume also the shoes will help the horse's hooves get in better shape.
Я не знаю почему это видео оказалоссь у меня в рекомндованных к просмотру... Но я посмотрела всё с первой до последней секунды! Моё уважение кузнецу, который так внимательно относится к подковке лошадей! Профессионал своего дела!
You have really done an excellent job to help that lovely horse. Well done! ♥️
It's absolutely fascinating watching your videos. How did you get in this profession?
I like the way this Bloke works..
Slow, steady, and sure ..
Can't imagine why it took the owner so long to get this Horse Shod...
Beautiful job! ♥️
Thank you for caring!!!
What a procedure!! Outstanding work
The before and after is absolutely astonishing. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your expertise with us!
That's a great job! No horse should be treated the way that one was.
THANK YOU HONEY FOR ALL YOU DO. MY FARRIER WAS A GODSEND!!!!! GOD BLESS
Taking care of horses is no easy task,i can just imagine the maintenance that you have to deal with,i give them the upmost respect and i do acknowledge them owners and workers to take on such a task.God bless you
I love how the horse just patiently stands there getting the nails done. What a glow up.
Its disgusting that the owners of these horses have neglected them. You do a great job.
Yes, I agree. The owners of the horses were neglectful in taking care of them. If it continues the horses should be removed from the owners as it would seem they don't care and someone else who loves horses and knows how to take care of them should have them .
Yes touche👈👍
I congratúlate you from Toledo Spain for the fantastic professional work you do🐴🐎
Excelente trabalho parabéns pelo empenho dedicação e profissionalismo,tens meu respeito e admiração,Deus lhe retribua com prosperidade 🙏🏼🇧🇷
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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?
What a great horse never once even flinched. Amazing work you did. Makes me happy