Very well behaved horse, and nice farrier. I like how kindly he handles the horse, even getting those big feet tied into place! Also, for those of you who think using stocks is inhumane, think about having to hold that foot/leg up for the amount of time it takes to do one foot. It's the safest way to do larger/draft horses.
Kristen Ressler I see using something as a weight bearer... But why the giant frame? Wouldn't a stand work just as well? Or are draft horses just not known to cooperate well with farriers?
CrushersCharisma , We as humans, tend to be bothered by things that do not bother other animals. If this big horse does not want their foot on the stand.........? Using a hoof stand allows the horse to have a voice in the process. The stocks eliminate that voice, and protect the farrier. After a certain amount of dealing with a hard headed horse, the farrier blows a fuse, and starts to yell or gets rough with the horse. Game over! I would object loudly if a horse of mine were tied in a stock that left them with any open wounds from sharp edges. Tying the foot up should be started as early as possible.
No, I don't think they look like they have been trimmed nearly often enough. If so, the trimmer should start taking in the toe and lower those heels and stop chopping of the frog
JeezRight If he stopped clipping the frog, the horse would have some major issues. The frog is not meant to bear much (if any weight) and it grows faster than the hoof walls (like the cuticles on your fingernails). I do agree he could have set the heels slightly lower, but we don't know how the horse moves, what work it does, or if the joint has any issues that need compensating for. :)
I don’t own horses nor do I work with them but these are relaxing videos to watch. It’s finals week for me and I’ve been watching these videos for a few days to unwind
Why do I find this interesting??? I know nothing about horses except I’ve always loved them. I’ve only been around one in my life and that was when I was a child. I loved that big draft horse. Her name was Queen. I saw her every summer. I started watching these Farriers yesterday evening and can’t get enough. It’s soooooo interesting!
I see people claiming this is inhumane. Actually, after a few visits to the farrier, they begin to realize that their feet feel better after an equine pedicure and eagerly cooperate. My nephew bought a shetland pony for ten bucks that had hooves overgrown by 16 inches. She was treated once a week by the farrier and always came running when his truck pulled up to the barn. Turned her into a great training animal for the riding school for small children.
I've noticed similar behavior in response to the farrier's arrival with a small pony I adopted with badly overgrown and cracked feet several years ago. In regards to the animal in the video, he seems quite calm and relatively unbothered by the whole procedure so I doubt the stocks are any major issue. Honestly, I feel like the stocks make the whole procedure safer for both horse and farrier since the horse can lean on the stocks for support and the farrier isn't hurting from holding up the foot or risking getting kicked.
That hoof surely needs a trim! The contraption the farrier uses is so helpful - I always wonder how our farrier manages without, his back must be made of steel...
Happy, calm horse. Very happy dog. (You can always tell from the muddy legs and belly!) But! Most noticeable was the young lady's voice. Magical! The sweetest voice I've heard in decades. Her kindness shows in the behavior and temperament of her animals. 🥰
I wish I had stocks like those. I used to have these two horses who were impossible to trim because they leaned so much. when you hear of people saying that it is back breaking work, they mean it, literally. having a 1200 pound horse (this horse probably weighs more) lean on you hurts, there were times were I had to lay on the ground and wait for my back to stop jerking from the muscles spasming. heck I cant even trim my (300 IB) pony without having to take a break. stocks are a godsend when you have them and they aren't going to do any damage to the horse. the horse isn't going to be standing in them long enough to do any damage..
Boy oh boy! Your horses were having a laugh on you! I can tell who was the boss. Talk to them, tell them in a stern voice not to sit on you! Don't shout, they can hear very well and know what they are doing. You are letting them get away with nearly murder. When they do it again, push them sideways to change their balance to even both sides or, walk them in a tight circle, stop in the same place as before, when they are standing correctly proceed with the trim. As soon as they misbehave do the same again or just walk away, get a drink of water or coffee, they will get the message very quickly. (message is: this takes ages and gets boring when we play up on the Boss). p.s. "who" should only be used when referring to humans. For animals or objects, use either that or which.
I have a horse that does that. When he leans on me I stop and wait for him to put HEAPS of weight on me. And then I drop his foot and let him fall over 😂 It definately humbled him...
Maxine Beard even if a 2200lbs horse would not lean on you it’s back breaking, especially when you do that everyday like farriers. In Germany so many farriers don’t even do drafts because they’re so heavy. My 400kg pony doesn’t lean on me and my back still hurts after just picking his hooves 😅
Just picking that horse's hooves would be backbreaking! I couldn't imagine having to shoe that beast without that contraption! Love how gentle and kind the farrier was with the horse and how well kept the hooves were. :)
I presume your farrier is not a natural trimmer. Never the less he is doing very good job and your horse has wonderful healthy hooves. It was pleasure to view, thank you for sharing! :).
Buenas noches señor, lo felicito por el trabajo realizado y por el método que utiliza, con la jaula asegura la integridad del animal y le brinda en confort y debido apoyo y sujeción, incluso en la pata o mano que tiene alzada durante su trabajo. Por otra parte se advierte el buen trato que le da al caballo, el que no se vio alterado ni nervioso durante toda la labor efectuada; es usted un maestro en su oficio, estuvo en todos los detalles. También felicitó al propietario del animal, por ocuparse en hacerlo atender a tiempo, evitando toda deformación en los cascos. Este caballo goza de una gran suerte; pues, tiene un propietario cuidadoso que también se ocupa de que reciba el mejor cuidado posible en sus patas. Ojalá todos los equinos corrieran con la misma suerte. Le mando un saludo desde Argentina.
chestnuts! it's what's left of the other toe horses had thousands of years ago. they have to be trimmed just like a hoof, no pain to the horse. sometimes you can twist them off yourself after a bath.
Chestnuts are large callouses on the insides of all four legs of many horses (some only have the front two). You can care for them by oiling them, peeling them, or as in this case, having the farrier trim them. Since no one was around 50 million years ago or gazillions of years ago to say with any certainty, these are all just guesses. Some people say they are for scent markings, some old timers said they were to detect motion from predators because the horse will often have them touching on the ground or near the ground when they should lie down. All just guess work.
I remember some 60 years ago working with a farrier, shoeing a very large Shire horse. No crush or ropes. It was 'being difficult' with a lot of backing up and kicking and eventually ended up 4 legs in the air, lying in a car trailer. Took all morning, but got it shod. A setup like this would have made the job so much easier on both Farrier and Horse, not to mention one wrecked trailer.
that rig is a clever idea! and so much easier for such a big horse and for the farrier. the horse can lean to his hearts content without the farrier needing to hold the hoof or get squashed under the animals bulk, and as far as i can see the horse is totally calm hes not being hurt, in fact i saw him nudge the girl holding his lead for pets while he was getting his pedicure .
Yeah, he's not overly bothered by it. Horses have pretty clear indicators when they're stressed out or afraid of something and he didn't seem worried at all. The stocks are also much safer for the farrier.
loveever89 well depending on the breed of horse, how old it is, and if it is working alot, or simply for recreation. It can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 and a half months for the good to grow out again. Some older horses seem to grow out faster, but I've only noticed that in Arabian horses.
I can barely carry my kid up stairs jeez y'all bench 550 or something because I rode draft horses when I was younger and know without even trying to pick up a foot they weigh as much as I small boat. Great job being gentle and through and helping the big guy out!🤗
I am 62 y.o. woman I have a 17:2h per heroin mare weighs 1800#. I trim her feet and WISH I had stocks. She is not bad about leaning but when she puts her foot down its going down. LOL. I have raised her from a yearling and have always trained and worked with her she drives and rides pulled logs. I have to use an angle grinder with 36 grit flap disk to trim her feet she stays barefoot. I have to trim every 3 weeks because she flares and is a typical pancake hoof. It is very strenuous and requires strength and patience from both horse and the 1 doing the work. This farrier is awsome and is very good with this horse. The horse is well cared for with good feet especially for a draft.
Thank you! It can be difficult to trim them without stocks. We let our Shire put his feet down more often then our less heavy horses. For example, we trim his right hoof for 2 minutes, put it down and trim his left foot for 2 minutes. It makes it a lot easier for them.
This ferrier does a fine job...no yelling hitting, he's patient and uses only enough muscle to set feet where they need to be. The horse in this video never seemed to be fighting or pulling away. Our stock is made from wood....Amish made. I always give the horse a chance to behave and give me feet without lifting a quarter of their total weight. if they pull their foot trough my legs, stomp a rear when they're pissed or refuse to lift forward for hoof stand, they go in stocks. Only do my own horses.......that's enough. Our mature mare stands well; doesn't need stock. @ 1,700 lbs, they're way out of my weight class and +65 yrs.
makeupbymelic_ years of practice but also there are some things they look for. If you noticed, he only trimmed off the top, dead layer of the sole and the frog, once you could start seeing that pink, he stopped. The pink is healthy and living foot, if he had cut that, she/he would have bled and been hurt. And he cut off the edge of the toe "nail" only up to what is called the white line, which is where the sole begins. If you think about your own finger nail, you only cut the free edge, not into the nail bed for obvious reasons so it's the same kind of idea but with a horse foot.
makeupbymelic_ there is a specific line along the hoof wall to follow. Always keep your nippers at a 90 degree angle and stay along the base of the sole.
I don't think some people understand how much time and effort this saves a farrier, sometimes trimming 10 horses in a day squatting down and holding a foot, while dealing with some horses that cow kick and rear and move around, and just in general holding some horses feet up that easily weigh 50 or 80kg,depending on the horse, even my Friesians feet are very heavy and her head is half the size of me.
The horse is too heavy for the farrier to lift the hoof for some time. This horse weighs over 1000kg and it's better for the farrier's back to do it this way.
Samantha Roderus Indeed, when being trimmed and shod, a normal horse can lean a bit on his farrier for a bit, making it more comfortable for the horse. Draft horses are just too heavy :)
Draft horses do get shoes put on them too but not always and, not all the time. To shoe or not should be determined by what kind of work the horse is expected to do, how often, and on what kind of surface. If a horse is walking or trotting on a made road with blue-metal or other rough, broken rock pieces then, the hooves will wear down too quickly if shoes have not been put on. If the horse is having a spell (a rest or holiday) in a soft soil paddock, it will not need to be wearing shoes.
I don't know why, but it's relaxing to watch these
Rea Clea right
Rea Clea Its so satisfying
Rea Clea I know in some way it's satisfying
Rea Clea same
its like when a guy in an action movie takes a shower after being blown up beat up and trudging thru the mud all film
Very well behaved horse, and nice farrier. I like how kindly he handles the horse, even getting those big feet tied into place!
Also, for those of you who think using stocks is inhumane, think about having to hold that foot/leg up for the amount of time it takes to do one foot. It's the safest way to do larger/draft horses.
Kristen Ressler I see using something as a weight bearer... But why the giant frame? Wouldn't a stand work just as well? Or are draft horses just not known to cooperate well with farriers?
CrushersCharisma ,
We as humans, tend to be bothered by things that do not bother other animals. If this big horse does not want their foot on the stand.........? Using a hoof stand allows the horse to have a voice in the process. The stocks eliminate that voice, and protect the farrier. After a certain amount of dealing with a hard headed horse, the farrier blows a fuse, and starts to yell or gets rough with the horse. Game over!
I would object loudly if a horse of mine were tied in a stock that left them with any open wounds from sharp edges. Tying the foot up should be started as early as possible.
Kristen Ressler also is be pretty comfy in that stock. Just looks like a torture device
Okay ty I was confused on the frame after watching the one shoeing video that went viral
Summit X I was agreeing with that, whatever I said.
Am I the only one jealous of how sharp his knife is? what a job!!! thanks for sharing.
+CMGDF I totally am xD
This drafts feet actually appear to be done regularly unlike most of them you see
Great job to the owners
Ellen Settlemoir aBoxing
No, I don't think they look like they have been trimmed nearly often enough. If so, the trimmer should start taking in the toe and lower those heels and stop chopping of the frog
JeezRight If he stopped clipping the frog, the horse would have some major issues. The frog is not meant to bear much (if any weight) and it grows faster than the hoof walls (like the cuticles on your fingernails). I do agree he could have set the heels slightly lower, but we don't know how the horse moves, what work it does, or if the joint has any issues that need compensating for. :)
@@JeezRight Actually the frog grows pretty fast, too. Every 6 weeks the farrier needs to cut it as well on my co-riding horse. 🐴
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I don’t own horses nor do I work with them but these are relaxing videos to watch. It’s finals week for me and I’ve been watching these videos for a few days to unwind
Why do I find this interesting??? I know nothing about horses except I’ve always loved them. I’ve only been around one in my life and that was when I was a child. I loved that big draft horse. Her name was Queen. I saw her every summer. I started watching these Farriers yesterday evening and can’t get enough. It’s soooooo interesting!
And they say woolly mammoths went extinct. No they didn’t, they just evolved into really big horses.
Just kidding, but what a big horse.
I did actually called her like that, especially in the winter.
I see people claiming this is inhumane. Actually, after a few visits to the farrier, they begin to realize that their feet feel better after an equine pedicure and eagerly cooperate. My nephew bought a shetland pony for ten bucks that had hooves overgrown by 16 inches. She was treated once a week by the farrier and always came running when his truck pulled up to the barn. Turned her into a great training animal for the riding school for small children.
I've noticed similar behavior in response to the farrier's arrival with a small pony I adopted with badly overgrown and cracked feet several years ago. In regards to the animal in the video, he seems quite calm and relatively unbothered by the whole procedure so I doubt the stocks are any major issue. Honestly, I feel like the stocks make the whole procedure safer for both horse and farrier since the horse can lean on the stocks for support and the farrier isn't hurting from holding up the foot or risking getting kicked.
If they weren’t doing what they were doing then people would still scream inhumane. Stupid. Domesticated horses need this.
That hoof surely needs a trim! The contraption the farrier uses is so helpful - I always wonder how our farrier manages without, his back must be made of steel...
Start young and smart and you condition your back to do the job.
Happy, calm horse. Very happy dog. (You can always tell from the muddy legs and belly!) But! Most noticeable was the young lady's voice. Magical! The sweetest voice I've heard in decades. Her kindness shows in the behavior and temperament of her animals. 🥰
@@KoudbloedKim My kindness was provoked by yours! LOL. I'm normally a grouchy old fart!
Amazing how a person that is calm with the horse can get the job done ! Wonderful horsemanship !
I started one video, and here I am.
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Those are the nicest hooves I’ve ever seen on a draft!
Beautiful horse. Love the way legs are supported, animal is comfortable.
I wish I had stocks like those. I used to have these two horses who were impossible to trim because they leaned so much. when you hear of people saying that it is back breaking work, they mean it, literally. having a 1200 pound horse (this horse probably weighs more) lean on you hurts, there were times were I had to lay on the ground and wait for my back to stop jerking from the muscles spasming. heck I cant even trim my (300 IB) pony without having to take a break. stocks are a godsend when you have them and they aren't going to do any damage to the horse. the horse isn't going to be standing in them long enough to do any damage..
Boy oh boy! Your horses were having a laugh on you! I can tell who was the boss. Talk to them, tell them in a stern voice not to sit on you! Don't shout, they can hear very well and know what they are doing. You are letting them get away with nearly murder. When they do it again, push them sideways to change their balance to even both sides or, walk them in a tight circle, stop in the same place as before, when they are standing correctly proceed with the trim. As soon as they misbehave do the same again or just walk away, get a drink of water or coffee, they will get the message very quickly. (message is: this takes ages and gets boring when we play up on the Boss). p.s. "who" should only be used when referring to humans. For animals or objects, use either that or which.
As this is a draft horse I would say it was more in the range of 1600-1800 pounds
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I have a horse that does that. When he leans on me I stop and wait for him to put HEAPS of weight on me. And then I drop his foot and let him fall over 😂 It definately humbled him...
Maxine Beard even if a 2200lbs horse would not lean on you it’s back breaking, especially when you do that everyday like farriers. In Germany so many farriers don’t even do drafts because they’re so heavy. My 400kg pony doesn’t lean on me and my back still hurts after just picking his hooves 😅
Hello your horse is beautiful and your bear dogs adorable. I would love to see another video of the hooves being trimmed.
THEM SOME LARGE WOOLY BOIS
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Dog must be looking for hoof clippings lol
+HatashiLuvsU yeah my dog loves eating the fresh hoof clippings. they're good for her too, it's like elk antlers but better!
It's like a giving a dog a bone
Thomas F it's a treat for the dog.
Thomas F it's not hard either. It's soft. It's called the frog
What's going on with the back of the horses knee?
this horse has really good foots for a draft horse! He is well cared!
hooves not foots
Sara Made Art Studio not foots feet not feet hooves
GoldFlame hooves are a type of foot and feets is just cute
That's a huge animal. So much power.
Nice jacket on the horse, one basic way you can tell the owners care.
that horse is adorable..
Just picking that horse's hooves would be backbreaking! I couldn't imagine having to shoe that beast without that contraption! Love how gentle and kind the farrier was with the horse and how well kept the hooves were. :)
Lol, the dog eating up the trimmings. That contraption is the bomb!
I love draft horses - so gentle, yet powerful.
I love watching this ! I’m so impressed by the trust this man has with this horse ! That horse could kick his head off if it wanted too!
I think that was a wooly mammoth and a small, shaggy bear.
I screamed. "LOOK AT THAT FROG!" and my moms like, "what in fhe house?"
My first thoughts as well. That is a very healthy frog!
that dog looks like a bear
Minji Moto that dog is called a horse
Watch it again to see the dog that looks like a bear, a dirty one!
Jerlie he said the dog at 3:55
I believe it's a picardy shepherd. Pretty rare breed actually.
Souless Gamer it's a bear dog really it is
Woooooooooah what a BEAST!... yet so calm and gentle 👍😆👍
I presume your farrier is not a natural trimmer. Never the less he is doing very good job and your horse has wonderful healthy hooves. It was pleasure to view, thank you for sharing! :).
I haven't seen this up close in 66 years when my cousin Charlie Rowe was a farrier in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Thanks for the reminder.
Buenas noches señor, lo felicito por el trabajo realizado y por el método que utiliza, con la jaula asegura la integridad del animal y le brinda en confort y debido apoyo y sujeción, incluso en la pata o mano que tiene alzada durante su trabajo. Por otra parte se advierte el buen trato que le da al caballo, el que no se vio alterado ni nervioso durante toda la labor efectuada; es usted un maestro en su oficio, estuvo en todos los detalles.
También felicitó al propietario del animal, por ocuparse en hacerlo atender a tiempo, evitando toda deformación en los cascos.
Este caballo goza de una gran suerte; pues, tiene un propietario cuidadoso que también se ocupa de que reciba el mejor cuidado posible en sus patas. Ojalá todos los equinos corrieran con la misma suerte.
Le mando un saludo desde Argentina.
Thank you!
I really like your chute and the method you use. Looks very safe for horse and farrier. Love the horseshoe you put his foot in.
that horse is so majestic holy hell
What a lovely and knowledgeable young lady. May her future be full of joy.
Lmao it's like a coconut
i actually laughed lmao
😅😂😂😂
Dried jizz
except it stinks
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I agree with ELNS. So many drafts don’t seem to have very good feet...they seem to go unattended. Nice healthy frogs under all those feathers. :).
I have a new TH-cam addiction
Draft horses are so hella cute, love them!
that is one muddy dog
😂😂
That is a real farm dog.
That’s a horse, duh?
I thought I was the only one to notice. Ya, tho, that's an actual farm dog.
Matthew Tortolano there was a dog in the back duh
oh my god hes so cute! hes got giant hooves! I love watching these, i love watching my farrier do this too XD it seems so relaxing
Thanks rdr 2 now you got me into horses.
That dog is like "Dude, got anything good to eat?"
damn that horse was huge, and the red head babe was finee! You could tell everyone loved this horse.
My fave bit is when they shave down the frog. It looks so soft and satisfying
The dog looks like an impersonation of the horse's feathers.
+snowbunnycare lol
It's a blessing to watch someone taking such excellent care of God's creatures that He gave mankind for man's use. Blessings on you both.
Насколько спокойно относится к такому "насилию" коник. Браво!
I've never seen a crush for horses only the one that hydraulic ones that lift the cows up to trim that looks kool and homemade, and great video
een of andere manier is het heel erg ontspannend en leuk om hier naar te kijken :D
a hinger din hurge durgen
Those hooves are bigger than my future 😱😂 But so cool to watch the ferrier work, good job!
What was he clipping off the back of the horse's leg?
chestnuts! it's what's left of the other toe horses had thousands of years ago. they have to be trimmed just like a hoof, no pain to the horse. sometimes you can twist them off yourself after a bath.
Wow that hoof is huge. I don’t know how I stumbled upon this video but I’m glad I did.
I don't know much about horses, what are the callus like growths on the legs that were also trimmed?
Those are called chestnuts. Every horse has them. They are left over from when horses had toes about 50 million years ago
Chestnuts are large callouses on the insides of all four legs of many horses (some only have the front two). You can care for them by oiling them, peeling them, or as in this case, having the farrier trim them. Since no one was around 50 million years ago or gazillions of years ago to say with any certainty, these are all just guesses. Some people say they are for scent markings, some old timers said they were to detect motion from predators because the horse will often have them touching on the ground or near the ground when they should lie down. All just guess work.
I have deep respect for farriers that clip draught horses, it ain't easy, god bless them!
what kind of dog was that pig sheep dog
Even though it has been a year since your comment.
I think it might be a dutch smoushond.
I remember some 60 years ago working with a farrier, shoeing a very large Shire horse. No crush or ropes. It was 'being difficult' with a lot of backing up and kicking and eventually ended up 4 legs in the air, lying in a car trailer. Took all morning, but got it shod. A setup like this would have made the job so much easier on both Farrier and Horse, not to mention one wrecked trailer.
Do you have a pet dire wolf?
Haha 😅
I know nothing about horses but I enjoy watching people clean the feet
Que hermoso trabajo .... y muy bello caballo ... saludos
Farrier dogs: hey bro, so you gonna eat that hoof clipping or can I have it?
Dollars to donuts this horse picks up his feet just fine. Farrier probably doesn't want to hold up a hundred plus pound leg while he trims.
Nice to see someone doing a decent barefoot trim! So many remove too much heel and the outer pigmented wall.
ASMR! Looks like a coconut getting peeled off 😘♥️
I love watching these videos it’s so satisfying
Now that is a big damn horse
So satisfying to watch but what were the things he was clipping from the legs of the horse
Ik vind het echt leuk om hier naar te kijken xD Is dat raar?
Nee;) ik vind het ook leuk hoor :)
Phoebe ik vind het ook leuk behalve als het pijn doet (het paard dan hè niet ik like als je het hier mee eens bent
@@ilsesteenbeek3877 paard voelt het niet
I love the way it's done ! 10/10 loved this video
Why do i had these strange feelings in my feet, itu feels like there's something on there but there's nothing.
Cute dog and beautiful draft horse
3:45 omg what a nice bear you have
I love this job and I always enjoy watching this.
I HAAATEEE TIKTOK OMGGGG
nice video
First time I've seen stocks being used . I've always wondered how the big horses were shoed and trimed.
It's 2019 and why this appear in my recomendation -_-
What a stunning horse!
what was that thing on her leg that they zoomed in on??
it is called a chestnut. remains of when ungulates had more than one (or 2) toes. like spurs on a deer, cow or pig. its just more overgrown nail.
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that rig is a clever idea! and so much easier for such a big horse and for the farrier. the horse can lean to his hearts content without the farrier needing to hold the hoof or get squashed under the animals bulk, and as far as i can see the horse is totally calm hes not being hurt, in fact i saw him nudge the girl holding his lead for pets while he was getting his pedicure .
Yeah, he's not overly bothered by it. Horses have pretty clear indicators when they're stressed out or afraid of something and he didn't seem worried at all. The stocks are also much safer for the farrier.
How long does it take for everything to grow back?
About 3 months.
loveever89 depends on the horse and what he gets fed and the vitamins
loveever89 well depending on the breed of horse, how old it is, and if it is working alot, or simply for recreation. It can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 and a half months for the good to grow out again. Some older horses seem to grow out faster, but I've only noticed that in Arabian horses.
Why is this so relaxing to watch?
What language are they speaking in? It's funny that they switch to English just to say "Good show! Good show!" :)
It's Dutch and we don't say Good show haha, where did you hear that?
Omg nooo, we say "Goed zo" it's means something like "Good girl".
+Koudbloed Kim thanks for the clarification! I'm going to say "Good Zo" to my puppy from now on, haha
These Horses are extremely Big Wow.... Lovely Creatures...
that is a big horse
rogue2 predator yea I wouldn't think draft horses to be tiny ponies :P
Drafts are supposed to be big u don’t expect poor warm bloods to sweat and break their precious bone pulling wagons do u lol
I can barely carry my kid up stairs jeez y'all bench 550 or something because I rode draft horses when I was younger and know without even trying to pick up a foot they weigh as much as I small boat. Great job being gentle and through and helping the big guy out!🤗
Thank you for your hard work and care!
how do wild horses survive on their own if their hooves could grow long?
Lizzy 666 in the wild the hooves wear themselves down over time
Delicatessen for dogs the hoof clippings, they love the hooves
Are hooves made out of wood
They are made out of the same material as your fingernails but thicker.
Wood? Does he look like a tree?
yes, because trees grow on horses. sometimes the hooves have leaves
Boney
Sorry but it made me laugh so much ! 😂😂😂
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Lmao
Looks like that puppy is ready for the cold weather.
It's huge, omgh. Its head is almost half of the girl which is standing nearby. Super/
All I can think after watching all these, is that they're getting their nails done. And I love it
@sureya canak Bedoel je dat wat onder de hoef zit? Dat is gewoon hoef. :)
Are you German?
No, I'm Dutch.
__EquineAddict __ Ich bin deutsche :)
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I am 62 y.o. woman I have a 17:2h per heroin mare weighs 1800#. I trim her feet and WISH I had stocks. She is not bad about leaning but when she puts her foot down its going down. LOL. I have raised her from a yearling and have always trained and worked with her she drives and rides pulled logs. I have to use an angle grinder with 36 grit flap disk to trim her feet she stays barefoot. I have to trim every 3 weeks because she flares and is a typical pancake hoof.
It is very strenuous and requires strength and patience from both horse and the 1 doing the work. This farrier is awsome and is very good with this horse. The horse is well cared for with good feet especially for a draft.
Thank you! It can be difficult to trim them without stocks. We let our Shire put his feet down more often then our less heavy horses. For example, we trim his right hoof for 2 minutes, put it down and trim his left foot for 2 minutes. It makes it a lot easier for them.
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This ferrier does a fine job...no yelling hitting, he's patient and uses only enough muscle to set feet where they need to be. The horse in this video never seemed to be fighting or pulling away.
Our stock is made from wood....Amish made. I always give the horse a chance to behave and give me feet without lifting a quarter of their total weight. if they pull their foot trough my legs, stomp a rear when they're pissed or refuse to lift forward for hoof stand, they go in stocks. Only do my own horses.......that's enough. Our mature mare stands well; doesn't need stock.
@ 1,700 lbs, they're way out of my weight class and +65 yrs.
How do they know how much to cut without hurting it? I know they are professionals but how can they tell.
makeupbymelic_ years of practice but also there are some things they look for. If you noticed, he only trimmed off the top, dead layer of the sole and the frog, once you could start seeing that pink, he stopped. The pink is healthy and living foot, if he had cut that, she/he would have bled and been hurt. And he cut off the edge of the toe "nail" only up to what is called the white line, which is where the sole begins. If you think about your own finger nail, you only cut the free edge, not into the nail bed for obvious reasons so it's the same kind of idea but with a horse foot.
How can you tell how far to trim your toenails?
You learn to see what's dead and what's not. Normally a bit of the top and sides are dead when it comes time for a trim.
makeupbymelic_ there is a specific line along the hoof wall to follow. Always keep your nippers at a 90 degree angle and stay along the base of the sole.
I don't think some people understand how much time and effort this saves a farrier, sometimes trimming 10 horses in a day squatting down and holding a foot, while dealing with some horses that cow kick and rear and move around, and just in general holding some horses feet up that easily weigh 50 or 80kg,depending on the horse, even my Friesians feet are very heavy and her head is half the size of me.
I have never worked with a draft but is the horse being delt with to rough. No hard feeling i don't want to sound dumb.
The horse is too heavy for the farrier to lift the hoof for some time.
This horse weighs over 1000kg and it's better for the farrier's back to do it this way.
okay thank you hope i don't sound naggy
Samantha Roderus Indeed, when being trimmed and shod, a normal horse can lean a bit on his farrier for a bit, making it more comfortable for the horse. Draft horses are just too heavy :)
This is so satisfying. I love it
Why arent shoes put on draft horses?
Draft horses do get shoes put on them too but not always and, not all the time. To shoe or not should be determined by what kind of work the horse is expected to do, how often, and on what kind of surface. If a horse is walking or trotting on a made road with blue-metal or other rough, broken rock pieces then, the hooves will wear down too quickly if shoes have not been put on. If the horse is having a spell (a rest or holiday) in a soft soil paddock, it will not need to be wearing shoes.
This horse is not ridden, so shoes wouldn't be necessary