I SHUDDER thinking of the pain that injury caused! Horses are tough but as you point out, this hoof needs special support that ONLY a custom shoe can provide. I once had a mare that split her front left while "stampede" loading into a trailer when she was a weanling. The agony of that filly's first ride in a trailer for 7 HOURS soured her thereafter. I was 12 yrs old and had nothing to loose by trimming the hoof and then begging the farrier to make a support shoe that I saw in an ancient copy of "Western Horseman" magazine. She had never had shoes but she didn't fight that farrier and that set of front shoes kept her from limping and from being sent to the dog food factory. That shoe was nowhere near as beautiful as yours but it saved that mare's life. A SKILLED FARRIER CAN SAVE A LIFE. Not a doubt in my mind that you folks are a keystone in helping horses (and those who love them) live their best lives. FARRIERS ARE EVERY BIT AS IMPORTANT AS VETERINARIANS in the health of every horse. Thank you for another astounding video.
Thank you for addressing the foot that is missing 1/4 of its foot. Thank you for treating this and shoeing to help give this horse support. I wish there were more farriers like you. Beautiful job. I've had horses all my life and you are an excellent man for the job of a farrier.
The word 'gnarly' is a surfer word for 'over-the-top-awesome'. I don't know who started using it for something bad. Just thought you might want to know
@@saradejesus9869 I did actually. I love etymology and was one of the weird kids who used to read dictionaries. lol The root word of gnarl and earlier protowords like knarl from middle english and earlier were referring to texture and appearance. Gnarl would refer to a rough, bumpy knob of growth on a tree. In itself gnarls root is related to a lot of similar words referring likewise to rough, bumpy texture - knuckle for the bumpy, knobbly joints for example or knoll for a bumpy/roll of a hill. It got adopted to surf slang because of the texture of the waves being big, choppy and somewhat dangerous and hence more exciting, which is how in surf lingo it became something awesome. Then in the 80's it just got used everywhere around the time TMNT was a thing which is probably what made me look it up. lol
@@saradejesus9869And this, my sweet summer child, is why you should not try to be a smartass on the internet. All it does is show you’re either haughty, or an actual child
It's little tweaks like this to the standard answers that everyone wishes for in their farrier. You're making a difference, not just to that horse but to many others by taking the time to make these videos to inspire owners as to what to look for in a farrier.
@@CaitlinLovesIreland That's why smart horse owners teach their horses to stand, to be patient with letting their feet be handled, have the horses in the barn or tied up before the farrier arrives, are honest about any problem children (and work hard on whatever training issue is causing the problem child's issues), etc. And they pay IN CASH or in whatever manner the farrier prefers before the farrier leaves. Smart horse breeders start with having the farrier handle their foals before they are weaned, while Momma is still there to keep the foal calm--and they pay the fee for a full trim for the service. By the time the foals are weaned, they act like 15 year old horses when their feet are handled by the farrier and it is both totally adorable and a strong foundation for being easy to be trimmed/shod for the rest of their lives.
I so love this channel!!! I can truly see you soooooo care for these pasture puppies!! It's beautiful. Super creative with this shoe!! I am curious to know how a horse loses that much hoof...??? Beautiful horse!! 💗💗💗✝️✝️✝️ Bridge
I don’t even own any horses but I love watching these videos. Really wish you could do some longer format ones. Hell I could watch 45 minutes of you making the horseshoes alone. Something very relaxing and therapeutic about your craft. You’re part veterinarian and part blacksmith. Amazing talent. Thank you for all the content 😊
I regularly watch the hoof gp. I look at that hoof and immediatly think it’s being attacked by digital dermatitis. I would have scrapped out the cracked hoof to check for it. This isn’t a breakage but an infection from the hairline down the white line and should have been treated or pointed out to a vet.
A horse's hoof is the same as a person's fingernail. It continually grows because if it didn't, why would they need to trim horses' hooves regularly? It is how long will that to grow that is the problem. Others will have a better guess, but I would put it at probably close to a year.
@@tjs114 I know all that, I was just wondering if the damage was more extensive, if that was going to affect it from growing because it looks pretty gnarly!
I SHUDDER thinking of the pain that injury caused! Horses are tough but as you point out, this hoof needs special support that ONLY a custom shoe can provide. I once had a mare that split her front left while "stampede" loading into a trailer when she was a weanling. The agony of that filly's first ride in a trailer for 7 HOURS soured her thereafter. I was 12 yrs old and had nothing to loose by trimming the hoof and then begging the farrier to make a support shoe that I saw in an ancient copy of "Western Horseman" magazine. She had never had shoes but she didn't fight that farrier and that set of front shoes kept her from limping and from being sent to the dog food factory. That shoe was nowhere near as beautiful as yours but it saved that mare's life. A SKILLED FARRIER CAN SAVE A LIFE. Not a doubt in my mind that you folks are a keystone in helping horses (and those who love them) live their best lives. FARRIERS ARE EVERY BIT AS IMPORTANT AS VETERINARIANS in the health of every horse. Thank you for another astounding video.
I couldn't have said it better.
White People things.
Quit bringing race into it. All people things
@@ChicagoMel23 I don't see race mentioned. Where is race mentioned?
@@ChicagoMel23 No. It's a White People thing.
This is one I would love to see an update video for months from now to see how it healed
That's amazing.
Thank you for addressing the foot that is missing 1/4 of its foot. Thank you for treating this and shoeing to help give this horse support. I wish there were more farriers like you. Beautiful job. I've had horses all my life and you are an excellent man for the job of a farrier.
As always, I’m impressed by both the knowledge and skill involved. ❤
That is a seriously gnarly looking injury looking at it at 4:20. And a bloody beautiful shoeing.
The word 'gnarly' is a surfer word for 'over-the-top-awesome'. I don't know who started using it for something bad. Just thought you might want to know
@@saradejesus9869 in anywhere not California its means something bad. Just though you might want to know.
@@saradejesus9869 I did actually. I love etymology and was one of the weird kids who used to read dictionaries. lol The root word of gnarl and earlier protowords like knarl from middle english and earlier were referring to texture and appearance. Gnarl would refer to a rough, bumpy knob of growth on a tree. In itself gnarls root is related to a lot of similar words referring likewise to rough, bumpy texture - knuckle for the bumpy, knobbly joints for example or knoll for a bumpy/roll of a hill. It got adopted to surf slang because of the texture of the waves being big, choppy and somewhat dangerous and hence more exciting, which is how in surf lingo it became something awesome. Then in the 80's it just got used everywhere around the time TMNT was a thing which is probably what made me look it up. lol
@@saradejesus9869And this, my sweet summer child, is why you should not try to be a smartass on the internet. All it does is show you’re either haughty, or an actual child
Always interesting to see a custom, orthopedic horseshoe being built and then used! Beautiful work!
It's little tweaks like this to the standard answers that everyone wishes for in their farrier. You're making a difference, not just to that horse but to many others by taking the time to make these videos to inspire owners as to what to look for in a farrier.
Sadly the good ones are hard to find...
@@CaitlinLovesIreland That's why smart horse owners teach their horses to stand, to be patient with letting their feet be handled, have the horses in the barn or tied up before the farrier arrives, are honest about any problem children (and work hard on whatever training issue is causing the problem child's issues), etc. And they pay IN CASH or in whatever manner the farrier prefers before the farrier leaves.
Smart horse breeders start with having the farrier handle their foals before they are weaned, while Momma is still there to keep the foal calm--and they pay the fee for a full trim for the service. By the time the foals are weaned, they act like 15 year old horses when their feet are handled by the farrier and it is both totally adorable and a strong foundation for being easy to be trimmed/shod for the rest of their lives.
I love this channel, helping these horses is so amazing.
Wish Idaho wasn't as far from Michigan as it is, you'd definitely be shoeing my horses. Totally impressed with your work!!🎉😊
You should ask if they have students or graduates that are from Michigan. Maybe they can help find you a good farrier.
We Michiganders need to pool our funds and ship our horses out to Idaho for trims and shoes even if we have to stay home and work!
Although I'm not from Michigan, I share the same sentiment. XD
I don't even have shoes on my boy but a good farrier in the area is so hard to find.
Versatile Horsemanship is based in Michigan, I believe. She has an excellent farrier who strives to keep the horses barefoot when possible.
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Horse looks serene and unflustered.
Thanks for this great vid! A real pleasure to see an artist at work. Really beautiful workmanship! 👍
What a gorgeous horse.
I so love this channel!!! I can truly see you soooooo care for these pasture puppies!! It's beautiful. Super creative with this shoe!! I am curious to know how a horse loses that much hoof...??? Beautiful horse!!
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This was REALLY interesting to watch. Will any of the missing hoof grow back?
yes, but it will take a long time
@@melanisticmandalorian thank you
@@jjfaris no worries
The hoof grows down from the coronary band, if that is damaged it will never grow back as it should.
@@larrybrown6068 thank you
That horse had such a kind eye and nice manners. I hope he does well with his orthopedic shoe!
Beautiful horse.
How did this happen? Love the content.
Just when you thought you saw everything.poor horse. Glad he's got attention now.
What causes that sort of damage?
I would like to know that, too
Amazing work which that poor horse needed .
What a beautiful Paint.
That looks great!! That horse will do so much better!
Be Safe
Thank you for another great video
That was an impressive shoe for that horse!! Thank you for making the extra effort. I’m sure the horse appreciated it.
I don’t even own any horses but I love watching these videos. Really wish you could do some longer format ones. Hell I could watch 45 minutes of you making the horseshoes alone. Something very relaxing and therapeutic about your craft. You’re part veterinarian and part blacksmith. Amazing talent. Thank you for all the content 😊
Hello from France !
It is really amazing, each time, to see you working ! Thanks you a lot for the horses !
J.
You are The Best!!!
Thank you😊❤
Amazing work
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AWESOMENESS
Shoe making!
Beautiful job
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You know and love what you do
BEAUTIFUL
If I could, I would move me, my ranch and all fifty horses so you could keep them shoed. Great work.
Insightful decision.
GOOD JOB‼️
What a perfect job you did on that shoe.
Beautiful job on that shoe. 👍
Brilliant work
Gorgeous shoe!
Beautiful 🙌😊
Nice work.
nice work!
Bom dia, obrigado pela publicação bom trabalho 🙏
Wow! That's really painful looking... NICE job!
Curious if the damage to the hoof is permanent.
Another great video
Beautiful custom shoe
very good work 😊😊😊
Very good
Genuine question, why not put a normal shoe with epoxy on missing hoof for normal support?
Very nice solution for support - do you think the horse will heal from whatever created the damage?
The hoof grows down from the coronary band, if that is damaged it will never grow back as it should.
Nice job. Thanks for sharing. Keep me coming, plz...
The pony podiatrist
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Where do you get your black chaps from?
That's a pretty shoe! Did you address the other fore?
Wow. How did that happen? Very interesting shoe making.
Will that missing piece of hoof eventually grow back? How did that even happen to begin with.
The hoof grows down from the coronary band, if that is damaged it will never grow back as it should.
You did a great job on that shoe and I think you were right about the support from that special shoe.
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do horses know trimming is helpful for them?
Way cool 😎
I regularly watch the hoof gp. I look at that hoof and immediatly think it’s being attacked by digital dermatitis. I would have scrapped out the cracked hoof to check for it. This isn’t a breakage but an infection from the hairline down the white line and should have been treated or pointed out to a vet.
How long does it take to make a custom horseshoe?
Was the horse shod when that happened? Not being shod is the best case scenario I can think of...
What gymnastics was that boy up to that he managed that???
Seems every farrier bangs/bounces the hammer twice after a shaping interval?
It keeps the rhythm going.
What happened to the horse, and is the horn going to grow back?
The hoof grows down from the coronary band, if that is damaged it will never grow back as it should.
So does it eventually grow back I’d assume? 🤔
A horse's hoof is the same as a person's fingernail. It continually grows because if it didn't, why would they need to trim horses' hooves regularly? It is how long will that to grow that is the problem. Others will have a better guess, but I would put it at probably close to a year.
@@tjs114 I know all that, I was just wondering if the damage was more extensive, if that was going to affect it from growing because it looks pretty gnarly!
The hoof grows down from the coronary band, if that is damaged it will never grow back as it should.
Will the part of her hoof never grow back..will she be in pain..Thanks for doing what you do..and showing just how its done!😊🤔
Will that hoof heal and grow new?
The hoof grows down from the coronary band, if that is damaged it will never grow back as it should.
Beautiful horse.