Shoeing a Draft Horse - Tips and Techniques Part 2 (Rear Hoof Trimming)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Michael Wildenstein , Certified Journeyman Farrier (CJF), demonstrates how to remove a shoe and trim the rear hoof of a draft horse for farming and general use.
Michael continues from the previous video that worked on the front hoof. He removes a rear shoe following this procedure to remove nails from a crease shoe:
1. Cut or straighten the horseshoe nail clinches.
2. Loosen the nail heads within crease.
3. Use pull off tool to pry heel up to draw nails out.
4. Use pull off tool or crease nail puller to pull nails.
5. Remove nails individually to avoid damaging hoof.
6. Carefully dispose of removed nails.
He then examines the removed shoe for wear and uses this information to prepare the hoof and new shoe. He then proceeds to paring the sole and frog as follows:
1. Clean sole and frog of dirt and stones.
2. Pare point of frog to uniform glossy surface
3. Pare sold at seat of corn to uniform glossy surface.
Next Michael trims and files the hoof.
4. Cut trail at hoof wall edge for nippers to follow.
5. Trim hoof heel to toe.
6. Remove excess hoof wall.
7. Take short (half nipper width- bites.
8. Keep nipper teeth perpendicular to sole.
9. File the sole and hoof level with each other.
10. Clean out the central sulcus and collateral sulcus.
11. File the outside of the hoof.
After filing the outside of the hoof, bruising is notices. Michael explains why and when this would have happened and how to adjust remedy the problem going forward.
After finishing the rear hoof trimming, Michael goes over some more safety tips. He emphasizes the benefit of the horse having exercised before shoeing. Making sure the horse is comfortable is very important.
Michael explains the reason for using a crease shoe as follows:
1. Provides channel for nail heads.
2. Improves traction
3. Can be used to change the heel width.
He then explains the conformation of a work horse and what "base narrow" means in draft horses and why horses have been bred for walking in a furrow.
This video includes an excellent photo with the parts of the foot labeled.
During the entire video, Michael shows us the tools he uses for shoeing draft horses. Michael's gentle temperament and soft voice are a perfect example of how to proceed with horse shoeing a draft horse.
A special thanks to Danny Ward for letting us shoot at his farrier school.
This man is great at articulating the process. I've just learned a whole lot
Outstanding video. I have never seen this process start to finish. Further you show a rare compassion for the animal.
I have no experience related to trimming horse hoof, but the whole process looks so satisfying.
This guys voice is so calming it’s putting me to sleep !!!!
MIchael, what a joy to watch you work.
Just reading the description got me very interested. Off to watch the video and to search for Part I.
I always imagine my third great grandfather in his smithy doing these tasks when they all came to the Midwest Illinois from West Virginia. Another of my families, came in wagon also to settle in Iowa, Minneapolis, North Dakota, and Oregon. And another came from Germany to settle in Illinois and Iowa. I could go on but that would be boring. All our families come from somewhere else. I enjoy this site.
The last ferrier video was so stimulating I just had to watch another. Thank you TH-cam.
I like that he is very aware of the horses wellbeing and actually this is what drives each decision in the shodding process. Even making sure that the horse has had a bit of exercise and had a chance to relieve himself before getting started or if this needed to happen during the work he Is consistently aware. Great work.
What a beautiful art so satisfying to watch
It’s funny I never think about the people who fix up horse feet when I look at them but there’s a whole art to it interesting
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world!!!
I have not had horses since I was a teenager in the 70's but I still love them , just cant afford to care for one properly so I would rather not have one . I am so glad to see this horse is so respectful of you , it shows you treat them well , because we know how easily he could decide to hurt a person if he did not trust them . My horse was like that and always ran to me to go riding while my friends horses had to be caught and usually acted up on the rides . I am now thinking they may have had pain going on ? I never saw them mistreated , but there could have been pain in their feet or joints ? keep up the great work , I like your style and how you explain why you do each step .
I ain't got a horse Iv'e just enjoyed watching a tradesman.
I was always around heavy horses as a child in England, mostly shires which back in the 1940's did all of the work from milk to coal. I'm too old to be shoeing horses but I really enjoy seeing how it should be done. Very informative....Thank You
This guy is a friggin genius
As a farrier myself I thoroughly enjoyed this video as this man is a true craftsman. I have shod many draft horses and could not find one thing to disagree with.
Humans need a special person like this to pick out our shoes. Can you imagine how good people would feel if somebody was checking in to make sure your foot alignment was good?
[Sarcasm] Without being diabetic? [/Sarcasm]
There’s nothing like a quarantine to learn how to horseshoe and give pedicures.
Im just here for the lovely horsey mate, but I loved that
I don't know anything about horses, but this guys is a great teacher. I wouldn't mind spending a few days just watching him work.
So interesting I can’t quit watching. These horses don’t mind the showing with that calm voice.
Great job. Awesome skills!
When I was at farrier school forty five years ago there was no foot stands. We held the foot up between our knees at all times. It was a brutal work out.
@ during polo season in argentina we often finished the last horse using the lights of the truck at night, 2 men average 17 horses a day, i was slim AF and with a full pocket i wouldnt do it again for all the gold in the world.
Beautiful perch! I had a lovely perch/quarter mix as a kid... freckled grey mare... best babysitter you could ever have!!! My best friend in a difficult world at that time.... growing up!❤️🙋‼️
Sir, that is one BEAUTIFUL horse!!! Thank You so much for the job you do! I love horses, always have. "Back-In-The-Day" (45 years ago for all y'all young people) we had two mules and a Belgian Draft. I'm not lying when I say that those three animals were smarter than some people I knew... and were smarter than allot of people I see today!!!
God Bless You Sir!!!
Thank you, I enjoyed watching because you're very gentle with Pat. I watch a lot of these type videos and most are very rough with horse, and don't give them a break.
Thank you very much for this! Sometimes I watch these farrier videos and I know what they're doing but I don't know the names of everything. This was very informative video, I loved it! The bigger horses are my favorites.
This old timer is one of the best tutoring Farriers that I have ever had the pleasure of listening to and learning from an older and wiser elder gentleman, especially the important aspects toward the horse itself and his caring for the horse undergoing its reshoeing.
I hope you, people, of Rural Heritage can pass my complimentary remarks back to this fine kind and caring gentleman. Thank you.
@Mattatron I marvel at the skill and care by the master's hand, people such as he are a memorial we must never forget.
All good things, Oh, thanks for seeking me out.
txs for sharing this! greetings from Bavaria:)
thank you so much for the video!
You're a great and peaceful person. I love the way you speak about your job and about the animals. Thank you so much.
All the years I've been around horses I've never seen someone who is so kind and knowledgable as you. It's quit the education you are sharing with this video. Thanks to all your crew!
Pretty cool not sure why i watched this but very interesting. The text in the middle of your frame is distracting though.
Same... interesting how you meander around utube and end on random topics... just like this... very interesting... never have seen a horse being shod.
love horses and your videos.
Wonderful, fascinating and informative to a beginner....words should not block the work he is doing
Thank you
I thought the same! Words were great but covered the action at times may be better to the left of the screen? But loved this really informative a great craftsman at work😊😊
Would have been a third generation Farrier if Uncle Sam didn’t want me first. Wise choice after all these years probably won’t be able to stand up straight
I'm wide eyed with all the information and just intrigued/amazed/overwhelmed with the skills involved. Hard work, precision, detail, comfort of animal, human strength...just a whole world within those hooves. WOW
Pat sure is well behaved... a very good sign sign that he's used to having his shoes done and having you around him.
Very observant to notice the hair loss from the hoof rubbing the inside of the other hoof. I learned something, thank you. I want to get a Irish Cob in the future and they have large feet also.
Excellent video! Thank you. I really appreciate that you actually give the horse a break and yourself too! So very necessary and so often neglected. Well done.
I've seen farriers at work for years, but it is fascinating to hear about the specifics of this trade! So informative, and you have a lovely supporting actor as well! Beautiful grey and very patient.
you just know these guys have lower back trouble
I had so much respect and commiseration with our old farrier. He did our entire herd, from the Arabs down to the ponies and miniatures. Did an excellent job with both with the harness horses and the breeding stock. He used to tell us that every farrier he knew had back trouble.
You have no idea how much it does put on you but having the hoof saddles/stands is a tremendous help.
A really good school teaches you how to correct a bad job previously. So much knowledge was but a spit in what all he knows.
I'm a barefoot trimmer and normally cringe when I watch shoeing videos because most farriers tend to over trim but this was great to watch, thanks for sharing.
Great tips!
I would hope as a barefoot trimmer you would cringe when someone drags out a hoof knife and starts talking out sole like this guy did.
Not to mention rasping the entire hoof wall..and teaching everyone that watches that this horse had bruising in his left hind because he was left without shoes..seriously?
I am amazed that the horse was so calm.
I don’t know how I got here but so glad I’ve found this video! Really enjoyed it
Awesome, loved it, you explain everything 🏴
Thank you for all the explaining what and why your doing what your doing. Most just do it and don’t say a word.
I have so much respect for a good shoe maker. I don't know much about it, but as we say in the Netherlands, even a blind horse can see that this is craftsmanship. the horse is so calm with you, probably because you treated him more often, his hooves look beautiful, my compliments.
*bow....bow...for the king* 🙌
Have had extremely little contact w/ horses over my lifetime. They all were not very friendly, which I found strange, as all other animals seemed to find an interest, trust & liking to me. Anyways, it was interesting to watch a craftsman do such fine work. Its obvious... the trust relationship between the 2 seemed to make the job go smooth and rather quickly... considering all that went on.
Special thanks to the stars of this film: Michael and Pat. Awesome vid guys. J
Nice job, good commentary explaining the procedure.
I've also seen ox shoeing a draft bull and it is similar although a bull is not quite as calm and willing as Pat 😂🤣😂🤣
This was so interesting to watch. Had no clue.
I feel like there's no better way to learn patience than working with animals. Everything you do you must be mindful of that animal. You can't really force an animal to do anything, especially one as large as a horse. Its all about teaching and training and keeping them calm.
Nice bruising on the hoof!!!! Half of he’s foot is gone!!!! Somebody should call animal protection immediately
How does this gentleman keep his back strong without being hurt. He is in a real odd position to work. Unbelievable.
The minute I saw the photo, I knew it was Mike! Having the best farrier to shoe four of my horses over 10 years, you recognize the methods and expertise of a true craftsman. Any horse shod by Michael was very fortunate indeed.
Very patient horse certainly helps!
I have no idea why, but it looks really funny with the horse standing on three legs. It's a perfectly normal thing, but to me it just looks so weird. Horse looks like he's having a good time, though, getting his pedicure and relaxing.
Fascinating video. I love how conscientious you are with everything. And calm. Very nice. Every horse you work with is lucky to have you.
It's interesting how different the farriers work from country to country. My friend that is a farrier works allways with a person that hold the horses legs, we call it here "Aufheber" and I do this job often for him.
Ja, aber ich für meinen Teil würde diesen Huf nur ungern aufhalten. Die Kernfrage dürfte sein, wie es das Pferd gewohnt is. Dieses Tier hier scheint sich gut zu fühlen. Er unterstützt die Haltung gut mit seinem Bein. Läuft klasse.
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what about your backs. Being Kyphotic all day would be tough I would imagine. Such a beautiful craft
I have never ever been around heavy draft horses. I must admit; the man has some serious trust with the horse not separating his knee with a swift motion of its powerful left hind leg. It is an amazing skill.
I don't want to ruffle any feathers of the regulars, but could you remove all the words on the screen that cover most of what your doing? I made it 3 minutes in, and gave up watching. Sorry.
You can tell a happy horse he stands still and allow you to work on them. This is interesting for me because the horses were gone before I came along on the farm. I was told you don’t keep anything that does not work at something. I wonder what purpose I had. I was a small female child. I didn’t have many tasks to do til high school when I helped with haying. I could drive the tractors putting the hay up in the barn. I could help loading bails on the wagon. As an adult, they baled into the big round bales.
Lol...thought it said showing a "DAFT" horse...🐴🥴
Poor guy there's holes all in his hoofs. Once he steps on YOUR foot once you will remember all those little things soon as I was strong enough to heft a saddle up on them as a child it was like this, once we ran all the gas out
of our 74 Honda CT 70 we would go get the horse it was fun kids now days heads are buried in a cell phone
With all your ex. , why not teach yourself to us a electric hoof trimmer. Save the body , we only get one.
Man being bent over like that would kill my back.. you the man🤙
Good video. I always learn something new from others. I used/worked Belgians and shoed horses for many years, but now I'm getting old enough I'm just not willing to go through the pain any longer LOL. In the area where I live, I don't even know anyone who will shoe draft horses nowadays. In fact, I hardly ever see draft horses in this area anymore...
First time I see a farrier give the horse a break on camera.In real life,I have.Done some shoework myself.Aint easy on the back.
You can tell that the horse is at ease with this gentleman great job
Is the new shoes air jordan.? All that's right he has to ware work shoes.😂
Look at the size of that rasp- Fascinating - and I live in a condo. This man must be in fantastic physical condition. imagine the stress on his back and forearms🥴
What tremendous knowledge from experience.
Just like to say it’s refreshing to see a nice conservative trim. I’m a big believer the sole and frog are there to protect. It’s frustrating seeing people over trim a frog and sole, and completely paring out the bars. Seems to be an American thing from what I’ve seen on TH-cam. Nice video.
Tip 1 - get someone else to do it.
Are hoof like nails? I am surprised this doesn’t hurt at all? Man is an artist.
Hoof walls are like fingernails, no nerve endings. They don't feel the shoes being nailed on at all
That leaning over.... ohhhh my back... oooffff. 🥴
I find this to be really cool and interesting, but having never actually seen horseshoes being put on, I’m a little freaked out about the nails in the hoof
Don't be freaked, it doesn't hurt.
Larry Brown I know, but it still freaks me out
This farrier is truly gifted with his farriers knives .Expertly used and fast to pare dosnvghd horses hooves .I like the way he gave the horse little breaks .and this surely helps to put the horse at ease .great video .
You make it look so simple. This is the first video I’ve ever watched doing a shoe. Amazing what you do
Hey I understand it looks easy though it's a art this done perfect can be no other way though it looks very simple
The horse impress me, so calm and nice to work with, I guess the horse like new shoes and know what’s going on.
Yeah, he is definitely not the first one to take care of that hooves.
I love this as a self taught Ferrier I love learning and seeing everything I can!!!
Shame you didnt teach yourself to be a Farrier!
Where I come from, only qualified farriers can put on shoes
@@dshe8637 sometimes a little piece of paper isn't going to separate the good farriers and the great farriers. My farrier isn't "certified" but hes the best in the region. He's backed up for months. Even services the governors horses.
@@thenickfoxx It sets a minimum bar which everyone has to pass. There for sure can be great self tought farriers but there are also terrible ones. At least a paper prevents those terrible ones from practicing the skill on horses.
Use this old used soul of any horse and keep them in your house it is symbol of good fortune.
I bet your back hurts by the time you're finished!
what a good horse! very cooperative
See use base of old level. Then clean out, then cut too new level shoe size fit,,,,
It would do this guy alot of good to study pete Ramey's work
Very interesting...you got the old skills for sure
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Tell whoever's editing your video they really shouldn't put text explaining what you're doing over what your showing us your doing
On screen information covers the video too much. Can you please change this?
I have never shoed a horse or ever plan too... but this is oddly satifying to learn how it's done.
Really nice video but the text on the screen makes it difficult to see the work being done
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Parabéns pelo belíssimo trabalho.
Leteral support is necesary don't you think sr
I don't have a draft horse, I'm not a farmer, and I live in the city. This is the most random shit ive ever watched, but it was interesting.
Corona not only got me watching horseshoeing, but now it has me watching several channels, judging who i feel is doing them better. I am now an expert and I can tell you this man is a master Farrier.
为可现代有电动打摩机不用，用手用刀削面？