Thank you all so much for your kind words and support, it means a great deal to me. I hope you will all come along on this exciting new part of my life.
Good luck Gary! When you're fully healed, i hope you will be able to continue with some smithing. You have a lot of options with your skills - some lovely bespoke knives and edc items are always popular. All the best to you!
Thanks for the update, the title made me worry a bit!! I like the good news :) , and I hope your shoulder heals up to be as strong as than of a 20 year old! A power hammer is still a good idea even with a good shoulder I guess :)
As one with two torn shoulders, I understand fully what you’re going through. Good luck with your heal up. Follow the doc’s recovery orders to the letter. Shoulders are the most likely to need a second surgery because people feel good and think they are healed up long before all the muscles have knit back together. They over do it and re-injure themselves. Happy New Year, Gary! Cheers! Whipple
Sounds like a real positive change; farriery does a real number on your body! Ever thought of writing a book? Good low-impact way to pass some time! Good luck with the recovery and future endeavours, and happy new year!
Wishing you all the very best in your new ventures. Time catches us all in the end and we have to alter our ways. Trick is to go with he flow, enjoy life a bit more but, most importantly, never give up !
Was thinking about ya today Gary and came to check out the channel out and i saw this.Best of health to you on your healing.I remember your hand was giving troubles a while back.Well again Gary the best to ya and happy new year and many more.
Happy new year Gary! Hope you‘ll feel better. You’ve been working so hard and we’ve all very much enjoyed watching your videos (including shoeing). It's nice to get a brand new start. Thank you for bringing us these brilliant contents.
Good luck Gary, recovery is never fun but it was desperately needed hopefully it helps the pain. Great news on the new shop another thing desperately needed. Wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. Hopefully 2022 brings good things and much prosperity.
Good luck Gary!! Get better soon and take care. I will keep watching and liking. Thanks for all of the great shoeing videos! Now on to something better. ❤️
I’ve always liked all the other projects you’ve had in the past as well as the shoeing, I’m more into the metal working side of what you do, so I hope your shoulder gets better, here’s hoping we see more videos in the future, have good and prosperous New Year.🏴
Gary! Very excited for you. Been a loyal follower for years. While I’ve enjoyed your farrier videos, your various build projects have always been a highlight. Here’s to a sound and busy and healthy new year! Also, if you ever do a batch of hoof knives put me down for a few…
Congratulations to you on this new direction! I'll miss the farrier videos but they'll always be there to go back and rewatch. Thanks for teaching us all a bit about the shoeing life, and I look forward to learning more about welding. Hope you heal up quickly, and physical therapy will help with the recovery if that's available to you.
Wishing you well Gary. Loved the videos over the years. Just don’t be surprised if it takes rather longer to heal. Just keep faith that it will. But these things take time, especially if you’re not 25 any more! Thanks for all you’ve done for us viewers. And do take it easy. Best wishes.
I dont blame you, I had a similar operation 25 years ago due to my right shoulder dislocating too many times. Hope you recover as thoroughly and quickly as I did Gary, After 6+ weeks Id lost 80% of my muscle, I had an arm and body cast to stop me using it, fortunately for me I was still a young man at the time. So I feel your frustration. All the best and get well soon. Happy New year, cheers 🍻
Heal well. I look forward to your future videos. May 2022 be a good year for you. Please do not try to do too much too soon with your shoulder, it will only set things back long term at best - from one who had shoulder surgery a year ago. They say 3 months to basically heal to the place you can start putting a bit of pressure on it, then itself and steady that wins any race - hurrying things won't help with getting back to doing what you need. Please take it from someone who went through it, and I was one of the luck ones. Xx
I was wondering what was going on since I haven't seen any new horse shoeing videos. I'm glad you are on the road to recovery. Congratulations on you new workshop. Hope to see more blacksmithing videos. Good Luck!
Hey Gary, I've been following your channel for many years ever since I started getting interested in blacksmithing. I loved your old shop, with all the vintage tools and the content you put out. I wish you the best of luck and fast healing. I love a good shop tour so looking forward to the new setup!
As a farrier for about forty years as a side career I have to tell you I truly enjoyed watching your videos of your shoeing as well as your blacksmithing skills. I had the same surgery in twenty twelve when a half draft pulled my arm with his back right leg so hard he dismantled most of what was already damaged from the years of struggling with horse that refused to simply allow me to help them. Unlike you I got back into it after recovery on a small scale, mostly trims and have taught myself not to try to out strengthen a twelve hundred pound animal. Good luck with whatever endeavor you choose and please provide videos, you have a way of presenting your skills in such a way anyone with common sense can follow you and benefit from watching you.
I look forward to your shop videos and enjoy them very much. I had rotator cuff surgery about ten years ago after a work related accident. More or less fully recovered with a fair amount of rehab. So, I wish you a speedy recovery and good health going forward. I also fully retired at the age of 70 and concentrated full time on my wood working hobby. All very enjoyable.
Gary, Every farrier I hae ever known has had the same issues that you are having now, also every welder has similar issues plus a few (eyesight, hearing, neck and back problems) others, working men/women get used up in this world, perhaps it is a good thing to share your knowledge and help those following in your footsteps to avoid the mistakes that we all make doing the trades that we love. I have enjoyed everything that you have shared, you still have a lot to give to the community of honest hard working men and women of the world so keep on sharing., cheers brother!
You have been an inspiration Gary, you are the reason I own an anvil! No nonsense you clearly know your stuff and it’s refreshing, the way you just get on with things, new things are ahead and can’t wait for more content, End of an era but beginning of a new one! Hope your shoulder heals up nicely and good luck for the future
Run some classes too with the extra space,! my friend does so well from stain glass classes and is low stress and good money you may not have realised it but you have already taught 1000s of people already!
The best to you on your recovery! Adhere firmly to what the docs tell you to do and not do and you'll be fine. My wife had both shoulders replaced in her early 70's and they are fit as a fiddle. You have earned a good rest, don't regret it.
All the very best for your recovery and ongoing health. 43 years of anything is sure to take its toll. Thanks fo the journey so far Gary. One chapter ends, a new one begins ... THE best shoeing vids. I enjoyed and learnt a lot from seeing you in action. Really looking forward to more smithing and workshop vids. Entertaining and informative. I love the warts and all, mistakes, and advice you give, but particularly the explanations you give. You give insight into how a smith works and solves problems to get the job done. It's that insight, of how a smith might think out of the box that is so special. Keep it up and enjoy the new found time on your hands👍
Prayers being sent your way from Boyd Texas USA. Looking forward to your complete recovery and many more years of smithing videos from you. From my family to yours God bless.
Gary, I had to quit shoeing after 40 years,my back just couldn't handle it anymore. I'm 3 years post shoeing life now and it was so strange not having my day all planned out with stops. Got a little low impact part time job and want to start ornamental blacksmithing for fun. Best wishes for continued success, love the videos.
Heal up soon! Thanks for the update sir. Whatever you post we shall watch. Hopefully you'll mend up in record time and get sorted in your new shop soon.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Gary. Sorry to hear you’ve had to give up your farrier work, but sounds like you have a lot of exciting things on the horizon. The new shop sounds like it’ll be great for you.
Hang in there! You’ve been an inspiration to me since I built my first forge many years ago. I look forward to supporting you as you continue down this new path.
Good luck on your shoulder Gary I know how you feel I worked as a pipeline welder and went thru both knees replaced and a shoulder which had Me retire at 60 , and found just as much to do after retiring , can't wait for you to show us your new shop .
Aloha Gary from Hawaii . Best of health to you and much appreciation for your videos. I can confirm from halfway around the world that your craftsmanship and integrity as a Farrier is a wonderful example for all of us. I myself started in 1984 and still shoe full-time. I will enjoy it until my last day. Congratulations on the new shop.
My Dad had a full shoulder replacement surgery about the same time as you. He’s in the same boat of tedium, waiting on the first 6 weeks. He’s allowed limited rehab movements 3 times a day. Wishing you a thorough and successful recovery!
God willing, you will be back in your new shop soon making some more great videos. I used to shoe my own horses and I know first hand the strain they can put on your body. Wishing yo a speedy and complete recovery Gary.
You’ll do well Gary. You’re multi talented and sometimes us older guys need to take it a little easier. I’ve got the same shoulder that causes agonizing pain and limited on what I can do. I’ve opted to hold off because I’m just not prepared mentally for 6 months of down time. I’ve had the CT scan and MRI so I’m aware of what I’m in for.I live on a small farm and love doing my thing. Not being able to drive would cramp my life since I’m alone now. I wish you the best and for a speedy recovery.
Sir I am so glad to see you again even if it was to say you had to give up what you were doing for your physical health. I wish you the best and hope your recovery goes well.
Hopefully more time for artistic projects that I love to watch you make!!!! My Dad's cousin was a Ferrier, it is becoming a lost tradition so to say. Not too many younger people are signing up to become Ferriers!! I might have thought about it but I am also too old to start a career like that now. Lol. Nice to see a video again!!!
God's speed with your recover Gary, yes even a small pony can be stronger than a big guy, been there done it. Just hope you can continue your blacksmiths projects and videos. Take it easy for a while and get stronger. I'm 69 now and have a similar situation with health and strenght so I know what your facing but I can tell you it can be theraputic just doing things you enjoy.
Thank you all so much for your kind words and support, it means a great deal to me. I hope you will all come along on this exciting new part of my life.
Absolutely I will, I can’t wait to heal up myself and get back to the Forge and carry on building Knives and Damascus.
Good luck Gary! When you're fully healed, i hope you will be able to continue with some smithing. You have a lot of options with your skills - some lovely bespoke knives and edc items are always popular. All the best to you!
That is sad Gary, you’ll miss it on a spring morning ! thanks for showing us what you did mate. I’ll keep an eye on you in your new incarnation.
Thanks for the update, the title made me worry a bit!! I like the good news :) , and I hope your shoulder heals up to be as strong as than of a 20 year old! A power hammer is still a good idea even with a good shoulder I guess :)
Thanks 👍🏼
Best of luck Gary! Glad you are heading in the right direction for you 🙂 look forward to seeing what you get up to in the future on TH-cam...
Thanks Roy.
As one with two torn shoulders, I understand fully what you’re going through.
Good luck with your heal up. Follow the doc’s recovery orders to the letter. Shoulders are the most likely to need a second surgery because people feel good and think they are healed up long before all the muscles have knit back together. They over do it and re-injure themselves.
Happy New Year, Gary!
Cheers!
Whipple
Sounds like a real positive change; farriery does a real number on your body! Ever thought of writing a book? Good low-impact way to pass some time! Good luck with the recovery and future endeavours, and happy new year!
I like the idea of a book but I have a job remembering what I had for breakfast let alone recall my past!
Keep the faith brother your health is more important than anything else looking forward to your new vids
Sad to see your cricket playing days over, but looking forward to windows, gates, egg spoons, lanterns, and more!!!
All the best Gary thanks for all your help with your shoeing videos they have helped me so much. regards Ken
Glad to help
Heal quickly. I’ve followed your channel for years and will continue. Hopefully sooner than later you’ll be able to “give it some beans!!!!!”
speedy recovery and all the best in you new endeavours.
sorry to hear this and wish you good luck on your new prospects, feel better soon!
Thanks for the videos. Loved them. Good recovery.
Im so sorry to learn of this! I wish you the speediest of recoveries!
Best of luck in 2022!
Happy New Year and quick recovery, Gary. Give it a year and you might be able to shoe the odd easy horse now and again.
I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for your insight that you share on TH-cam. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Happy new year Gary. And all the best with your shoulder and new workshop.
Wish you the best Gary and a quick recovery! Your new workshop sounds amazing.
Best wishes! I hope you have a speedy recovery and your shoulder gets to the point where you can do what you want both hobby and professionally!
Wishing you all the very best in your new ventures. Time catches us all in the end and we have to alter our ways. Trick is to go with he flow, enjoy life a bit more but, most importantly, never give up !
Thanks for the update Gary - great news about the workshop as well! I hope you make a good recovery and look forward to seeing your future content.
Happy New Year Gary, here's to healing quickly 🍾. Looking forward to seeing the new shop and projects you have planned.
Mate, hoping a speedy recovery for you and that you enjoy your new ventures. All the best
Was thinking about ya today Gary and came to check out the channel out and i saw this.Best of health to you on your healing.I remember your hand was giving troubles a while back.Well again Gary the best to ya and happy new year and many more.
Happy new year Gary! Hope you‘ll feel better. You’ve been working so hard and we’ve all very much enjoyed watching your videos (including shoeing). It's nice to get a brand new start. Thank you for bringing us these brilliant contents.
Good luck Gary, recovery is never fun but it was desperately needed hopefully it helps the pain. Great news on the new shop another thing desperately needed. Wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. Hopefully 2022 brings good things and much prosperity.
Thank you very much Gary for all your brilliant, instructive and encouraging videos. Good luck to you.
Good luck Gary!! Get better soon and take care. I will keep watching and liking. Thanks for all of the great shoeing videos! Now on to something better. ❤️
Happy New year Gary. Sorry to hear your not well. Hope all heals up soon and you get back to making more video's. Take care.
Good luck with your recovery after surgery. I am looking forward to see your future videos!
All the best! Lars Sweden
Good luck on your next chapter of life! Hope your recovery goes smoothly! Looking forward to seeing more workshop videos!
Thank you Gary for sharing your knowledge. I’m going to miss your horseshoeing videos and your dog. Hope you heal fast.
I’ve always liked all the other projects you’ve had in the past as well as the shoeing, I’m more into the metal working side of what you do, so I hope your shoulder gets better, here’s hoping we see more videos in the future, have good and prosperous New Year.🏴
Hang in there Gary it will get better. Enjoyed and learned a lot from you. Thank you.
Prayers for a quick and uneventful recovery.
Gary! Very excited for you. Been a loyal follower for years. While I’ve enjoyed your farrier videos, your various build projects have always been a highlight. Here’s to a sound and busy and healthy new year! Also, if you ever do a batch of hoof knives put me down for a few…
Congratulations to you on this new direction! I'll miss the farrier videos but they'll always be there to go back and rewatch. Thanks for teaching us all a bit about the shoeing life, and I look forward to learning more about welding. Hope you heal up quickly, and physical therapy will help with the recovery if that's available to you.
Wishing you well Gary. Loved the videos over the years. Just don’t be surprised if it takes rather longer to heal. Just keep faith that it will. But these things take time, especially if you’re not 25 any more! Thanks for all you’ve done for us viewers. And do take it easy. Best wishes.
Happy new year Gary.... Glad you were able to have it fixed. Take care of that arm mate!
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Good luck Gary, glad you had the op and taking time to recover. All the best for the future.
I dont blame you, I had a similar operation 25 years ago due to my right shoulder dislocating too many times. Hope you recover as thoroughly and quickly as I did Gary, After 6+ weeks Id lost 80% of my muscle, I had an arm and body cast to stop me using it, fortunately for me I was still a young man at the time. So I feel your frustration. All the best and get well soon. Happy New year, cheers 🍻
Heal well. I look forward to your future videos. May 2022 be a good year for you. Please do not try to do too much too soon with your shoulder, it will only set things back long term at best - from one who had shoulder surgery a year ago. They say 3 months to basically heal to the place you can start putting a bit of pressure on it, then itself and steady that wins any race - hurrying things won't help with getting back to doing what you need. Please take it from someone who went through it, and I was one of the luck ones. Xx
I think you have a good attitude Gary, best of luck and speedy recovery to you.
I was wondering what was going on since I haven't seen any new horse shoeing videos. I'm glad you are on the road to recovery. Congratulations on you new workshop. Hope to see more blacksmithing videos. Good Luck!
Hey Gary, I've been following your channel for many years ever since I started getting interested in blacksmithing. I loved your old shop, with all the vintage tools and the content you put out. I wish you the best of luck and fast healing. I love a good shop tour so looking forward to the new setup!
Glad you haven't had to give up completely. I was fearing the worst from the video title. All the best with your recovery.
Congrats on making the switch! Looking forward to see where life takes you next, best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Wishing you a Happy New Year from Canada ! Praying for a speedy recovery . Looking forward to videos from your new workshop.
Thank you!
I'm glad to hear that your surgery went well, i'm sure you'll recover well. Congratulations on the new shop!
Best of luck in healing and your future endeavors Gary!
So sorry to hear your pain got worse, hope you have a most speedy recovery with no lapses, stay strong and all the best
Hope your recovery goes well. Really looking forward to a tour of the new workshop.
God bless you Gary. Can’t wait to see the new shop. I’ll always watch no matter what content you post.
As a farrier for about forty years as a side career I have to tell you I truly enjoyed watching your videos of your shoeing as well as your blacksmithing skills. I had the same surgery in twenty twelve when a half draft pulled my arm with his back right leg so hard he dismantled most of what was already damaged from the years of struggling with horse that refused to simply allow me to help them. Unlike you I got back into it after recovery on a small scale, mostly trims and have taught myself not to try to out strengthen a twelve hundred pound animal. Good luck with whatever endeavor you choose and please provide videos, you have a way of presenting your skills in such a way anyone with common sense can follow you and benefit from watching you.
Good luck my friend love you blacksmithing videos
Good luck sir and we'll done on getting your shoulder sorted. Living with pain is no way to live. Here's to a speedy recovery.
good luck going forward Gary, good to hear you are on the mend, and that you are looking after yourself going forward work wise.
Happy New year and hope you heal quickly.
Best of luck on your recovery sir.
Thank you kindly
I look forward to your shop videos and enjoy them very much. I had rotator cuff surgery about ten years ago after a work related accident. More or less fully recovered with a fair amount of rehab. So, I wish you a speedy recovery and good health going forward. I also fully retired at the age of 70 and concentrated full time on my wood working hobby. All very enjoyable.
Gary, Every farrier I hae ever known has had the same issues that you are having now, also every welder has similar issues plus a few (eyesight, hearing, neck and back problems) others, working men/women get used up in this world, perhaps it is a good thing to share your knowledge and help those following in your footsteps to avoid the mistakes that we all make doing the trades that we love. I have enjoyed everything that you have shared, you still have a lot to give to the community of honest hard working men and women of the world so keep on sharing., cheers brother!
You have been an inspiration Gary, you are the reason I own an anvil!
No nonsense you clearly know your stuff and it’s refreshing, the way you just get on with things, new things are ahead and can’t wait for more content, End of an era but beginning of a new one!
Hope your shoulder heals up nicely and good luck for the future
Thank you so much for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
Run some classes too with the extra space,! my friend does so well from stain glass classes and is low stress and good money you may not have realised it but you have already taught 1000s of people already!
@@fromthebenchcraft6974 thanks, that’s certainly something to think about
Good luck with the recovery and the new business.
The best to you on your recovery! Adhere firmly to what the docs tell you to do and not do and you'll be fine. My wife had both shoulders replaced in her early 70's and they are fit as a fiddle. You have earned a good rest, don't regret it.
Best wishes as you heal!
All the very best for your recovery and ongoing health. 43 years of anything is sure to take its toll.
Thanks fo the journey so far Gary. One chapter ends, a new one begins ... THE best shoeing vids. I enjoyed and learnt a lot from seeing you in action.
Really looking forward to more smithing and workshop vids. Entertaining and informative. I love the warts and all, mistakes, and advice you give, but particularly the explanations you give. You give insight into how a smith works and solves problems to get the job done. It's that insight, of how a smith might think out of the box that is so special.
Keep it up and enjoy the new found time on your hands👍
Thanks
Prayers being sent your way from Boyd Texas USA. Looking forward to your complete recovery and many more years of smithing videos from you. From my family to yours God bless.
Thanks
Gary, I had to quit shoeing after 40 years,my back just couldn't handle it anymore. I'm 3 years post shoeing life now and it was so strange not having my day all planned out with stops. Got a little low impact part time job and want to start ornamental blacksmithing for fun. Best wishes for continued success, love the videos.
Wish you a speedy recovery Gary, hope to see any sort of smithing videos in the future
Get well soon Gary! I tore my rotator cuff in half and had surgery on it 18 years ago. I feel your pain and frustration.
Heal well mate and I’m coming along with you on your journey because I like your films. Good luck
Awesome! Thank you!
Heal up soon! Thanks for the update sir. Whatever you post we shall watch. Hopefully you'll mend up in record time and get sorted in your new shop soon.
I hope so too
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Gary. Sorry to hear you’ve had to give up your farrier work, but sounds like you have a lot of exciting things on the horizon. The new shop sounds like it’ll be great for you.
Thanks 👍
I hope you get well soon 😊
Heal up and happy new year!
I hope you heal well and this new page in life is a good one for you.
Hang in there! You’ve been an inspiration to me since I built my first forge many years ago. I look forward to supporting you as you continue down this new path.
Awesome! Thank you!
I'll miss your farrier videos. Hope everything heals well and good luck.
Happy new year to you Gary. Take care.
Gary, the work will wait, What a bonus in the new workshop, this will open up many more avenues for you!
All the very best & get well soon
Dave
thanks
Gary i hope you heal quickly. I enjoy your videos. I will be praying that you get back to your new shop soon.
Hope you get better soon can't wait to see your new shop Happy New Year to you and your family all the best ❤
Same to you!
Hope you heal quickly and recover!
Best or luck Gary hope every thing works out well for you in the new year
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Good luck on your shoulder Gary I know how you feel I worked as a pipeline welder and went thru both knees replaced and a shoulder which had Me retire at 60 , and found just as much to do after retiring , can't wait for you to show us your new shop .
Aloha Gary from Hawaii . Best of health to you and much appreciation for your videos. I can confirm from halfway around the world that your craftsmanship and integrity as a Farrier is a wonderful example for all of us. I myself started in 1984 and still shoe full-time. I will enjoy it until my last day. Congratulations on the new shop.
Thank you for your kind words, I hope you continue to enjoy your shoeing for many years to come.
My Dad had a full shoulder replacement surgery about the same time as you. He’s in the same boat of tedium, waiting on the first 6 weeks. He’s allowed limited rehab movements 3 times a day.
Wishing you a thorough and successful recovery!
It sounds to me like you're in the midst of making some great changes in your life! Good luck to you with everything, especially that shoulder.
God willing, you will be back in your new shop soon making some more great videos. I used to shoe my own horses and I know first hand the strain they can put on your body. Wishing yo a speedy and complete recovery Gary.
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Happy semi retirement. Don't blame you at all about being bored. Glad the docs were able to patch you up. We'll see you when you're well.
Well you've had a good run Gary. Your shoulder will heal well. Have a wonderful New Year.
Thanks, you too!
Good luck, I'll keep watching, I love all your videos.
You’ll do well Gary. You’re multi talented and sometimes us older guys need to take it a little easier. I’ve got the same shoulder that causes agonizing pain and limited on what I can do. I’ve opted to hold off because I’m just not prepared mentally for 6 months of down time. I’ve had the CT scan and MRI so I’m aware of what I’m in for.I live on a small farm and love doing my thing. Not being able to drive would cramp my life since I’m alone now.
I wish you the best and for a speedy recovery.
Sir I am so glad to see you again even if it was to say you had to give up what you were doing for your physical health. I wish you the best and hope your recovery goes well.
Hello, I wish you a very happy new year and hope all the best for your shoulder and get well .... 😉👍
Sounds like lots of good stuff to look forward to in the future. God bless you.
Thanks
Hopefully more time for artistic projects that I love to watch you make!!!! My Dad's cousin was a Ferrier, it is becoming a lost tradition so to say. Not too many younger people are signing up to become Ferriers!! I might have thought about it but I am also too old to start a career like that now. Lol. Nice to see a video again!!!
God's speed with your recover Gary, yes even a small pony can be stronger than a big guy, been there done it. Just hope you can continue your blacksmiths projects and videos. Take it easy for a while and get stronger. I'm 69 now and have a similar situation with health and strenght so I know what your facing but I can tell you it can be theraputic just doing things you enjoy.