The Horse That Lost Its Hoof (Hoof Restoration)
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Hi I’m a farrier from the uk today I will be shoeing Florence.
Florence lost her hoof six months ago running in the field. We have been working hard to get her hoof back healthy.
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I understand some of the confusion that people have with this video.
When I got to this Horse six months ago, I was not able to do a recording. The owner was under a lot of stress with the situation and it would not have been very professional of me saying hey, can I just record this?
unfortunately, the best I could do is show you the damage that was done and where we are at now.
Thank you very much! It seems to me as Florence hoof looks much better now. What a horrable Situation! 😱😳🤯
They usually don't when done properly
Understandable but helps to tell us more information I'd u want new interested viewers. Like me lol
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I'm just curious, how did you treat the foot when her hoof fell off? Did she have to have it covered or anything? Didn't it bleed? That's such a lot of hoof to lose
What a horse, I swear she never moved a muscle while he was working on her--in fact, I kept looking to see if there was really a horse attached to that foot! Fabulous farrier, you saved that horse's life. And finally, respect to the owner for not just sending Florence off to the knacker.
Yeah, and one shot, you can see her back feet. One is just casually resting like she's just as happy as can be, getting her pedicure, lol.
What’s a knacker?
@@AHart7853 He means knacker's yard. That is where horse's go either when they have been shot or to be shot. The horse's body is then disposed of most likely in 2 ways: 1] The meat is used for dog food 2] the bones are used to make glue. That is why when things or people are worn out, we say they are knackered.
@@AHart7853 That's the butcher or slaughterhouse. If you watch Horse Plus Humane Society or Fletcher Farms, you will see that many of these draft horses who have given their lives to work for farmers are sold to the slaughter pipeline when they are no longer useful. It is my understanding that it's primarily the Amish who do this, but I wouldn't want to say whether it's usual practice or not. It is in any case despicable.
If I was that horse, I swear they would have turned me into a glue
I didn't even know that they could lose their ENTIRE hoof and survive, let alone grow it back. If my horses hoof would have come off I'd have been inconsolably hysterical.
(for the intellectually stunted out there, we're talking about the ENTIRE hoof wall, not just a piece. I am aware, given enough time hoof grows back- DUH!!!! This is a conversation about if a horse loses the entire hoof wall what one does THEN because hoof would take a very long time to grow the entire thing back new and in the meantime you have bare internal hoof structures that are entirely unprotected. So if you're here to give everyone the obvious advice that hoof grows back....you're right off the bat the one that is an idi0t.)
It generally happens when horses have had laminitis that goes untreated.
Me too
Their hoof is really like super thick nails
It like fingernails, you will get them pulled of off once in a while from an accident or something, but they grow back.
@@LittleGreyWolfForge just don’t agree with that.
I have an uncle that did this kind of work. It was amazing how he could could take a horse that was going lame because of hoof issues and return them to health. Good job, carry on.
I read horses that lose their hoof can end up needing euthanasia due to the excruciating pain they'd have to endure for about a year before it grows back, even then they don't always grow back normally and the horse can stay lame for life. But this horse clearly made a remarkable recovery, the hoof looks really good considering the trauma it went through...
I'd love to know more about her recovery and what went into getting her through that and how did she cope on basically 3 legs? Is what I read true or is Florence just one of the lucky ones? Is it because she didn't lose the entire hoof, just most of it? Does she have any lameness now? How long did it take to grow back fully? Amazing work though, she's a beauty, crazy that things like that can happen, thanks for showing and telling us her story. Sorry for all the questions, I just find this fascinating.
She's 75 years old in horse years! But that's why I started the question to the (owner) but everyone else replied. I would like to know myself! ❤️🐎❤️
@@kristawilson718 yeah thanks for asking about it too, nobody answered me but it's helpful reading the replies to your comment! I watch horse plus too 😁
@@kristawilson718 my old horse ( Icelandic) got to be 34😅
@@bartender4877 WOW! THAT'S INCREDIBLE!!!❤️🐎❤️
@@kristawilson718 thank you ☺️ she also didn’t die from disease or anything badly. It didn’t take a vet to put her down because she was in pain. Where I’m from The Netherlands she was on a meadow with all older horses. The farm has a meadow for geldings and also separate for mares ( no stallions allowed). But in that way the younger horses don’t upset the real older ones. So she died just from old age on a meadow next to the barn in her own time amongst her old companions. The farmers saw her acting a bit different ( meaning she wondered off and did not stay close to the others, not far off but separated where she could see them)
but didn’t call a vet because they didn’t want to make it a whole scene, where it could be stressful for her or us. She just layed down and went to sleep. Real peaceful and ontbinden pain at all. It was before winter so we were happy she got another good summer because winters can be hard on older horses. It was real hard to lose her but the way how was real rewarding because she was my first horse and gave me a stallion foal. She was my first love and at her old age we stopped riding only grooming and taking my now small kids to go walking in the riding area and outside. So she still feel important and hade something to do. But the breed is real strong and never sick at least she was never sick. I also hade a welsh cob section D mare that was such a beautiful horse also. But yeah horses can get real old I think it depends on breed and how you take care of them. We never sold a horse because they got old I believe if they gave you their best years you should give them all the love you can when they get older🥰❤️ I can’t imagine a horse losing its hoof at all, all our horses got everything taking care off in due time.
The dedication and skill of the farrier in this video is truly remarkable. It's amazing to see how Florence, the horse, has made progress in recovering her hoof after such a traumatic injury. The farrier's explanation about the circumstances surrounding the lack of initial footage demonstrates professionalism and understanding. Kudos to the owner for providing the necessary care and support for Florence throughout this challenging process. It's heartwarming to witness the positive outcome and the bond between the horse and the farrier.
That injury was horrific. It was great that she was saved. And given a chance. .
Great work.
Thank you
I agree it was horrendous but thank the Lord that you are in earth 🌎🌍
@@Peterthefarrier thanks for doing this video
I thought a hoof falling off was a death sentence. I'm so happy to see a horse can survive and thrive after such injury.
It’s a bit like a human breaking a nail. I used to be a groom.
@@davecooper3238 Sure, if humans walked with all of their massive weight on one big toe on either foot, with their entire capacity to stay mobile being dependent on retaining most or all of the nail ... yeah, it'd be just like breaking a nail. 🙄
@@jwhite-1471yeah it would, what point are you getting at?
@jwhite-1471 as long as the whole things not gone its fine
So I can't imagine how incredibly painful this must have been for this horse.
I've never seen this happen. So glad you were there to help and bless that owner for not giving up the horse. 👏❤️
Florence is lucky, we had to put down a mare who completely lost the whole hoof. She was bleeding and the whole thing was at the hay box.
I’ve never heard of s hoof falling off! It’s funny though, just as I was thinking how hard her hoof was, you said it was like concrete. LOL She’s such a good girl. It’s obvious she’s loved and well cared for.
Same. I was like either that guy has the dullest hoof knife known to mankind or those are some super tough feet. We had a Morgan that had super hard feet. We’d soak her for 10 minutes before the farrier came to try to soften things up a smidge. Made trimming a bunch easier for her and the farrier.
Such a kind, patient and progressively thinking farrier! I have never seen this type of situation before. Quite shocking! And nearly miraculous to come back from losing an entire hoof. Incredible.
That was like magic. You're amazing at how you can judge the angle.
When you're forging the shoe. Horses are my favorite people
I find it incredible that the horse does not struggle whille the shoe is being installed. One could not get a child to stay this still even when trying to put the nappy on. Animals are so understanding when we are trying to help them. Good job.
It takes training. A young horse must be coaxed into standing still. A grown horse who has never been seen by a farrier before will take time to work with, or become dangerous if rushed
The definition of "what doesn't kill me makes me stronger".
Such incredible skill and talent not to mention back breaking labor.
I watch a lit of hooving videos lately, from Scotland, to Brazil & Asia. This is my first time watching a shoe being put on!! Pretty amazing technique!!! Being a Glass fuser/Blower, I understand how quick u have to work in the heat loss, u did an amazing job!! Plus the fact, it's a whole new foot!! Kudos from NY!!
I'm listening to this on headphones at 2:30am. When Florence snorted, i thought it was my fiance snoring 😂
Well done. I've never seen this happen before.
I'd love to know more about how on earth she survived this and how on earth you managed to treat it. Did she lose the whole hoof, sole and all? Or just the wall?
I had been under the impression that if a hoof was this badly damaged that there was no coming back from it. Amazing what you've achieved!
I know nothing about keeping horses but this to me is so interesting watching a skilled man at work, the hoof looks so good after your care of this beauty.
Owner and farrier have done an amazing job!
Most excellent!
Thanks for this. Really encouraging to know that such a traumatic event can have a positive outcome with proper care.
Could you maybe say a bit more about the healing process to get here and what kind of intervention was needed to promote that healing? Did you have to make a lot of visits? Was a vet involved? What kind of dressings or care did the horse need? Was she able to stay on her feet throughout? Thanks for your channel and everything you do to care for these four-legged beauties.
It was a case of just letting the hoof grow down naturally. The main goal was keeping bacteria and infection out. This was done with gentle cleaning. The vet had been involved with this mare. I have seen her every six weeks over the last six months. She was on her feet the entire time but she did have a deep shavings bed to keep her comfortable.
@@Peterthefarrier I'm trying to imagine how the horse could have stood on what was left of that foot at all. Did she just stand on 3 feet for all that time? Did she have any additional support for her weight?
Yes I’m curious about this as well. I assumed that having balanced pressure on all four legs was really important and there might have to be like some plastic block glued on like healing cows sometimes wear. Regardless, great care for the poor thing.
I like watching people who know how to work their craft no hesitation , thumbs 👍
Crikey 😮. That’s an incredible recovery, especially for her age.
It's always good to see a great farrier 'do their thing'! If you have a horse, a good farrier is a must!
Absolutely wonderful work. So glad she and her human have you around to help her heal up and get back to a healthy hoof
Glad you were able to do this. In a foreign country, I saw them wrap a horses foot, which was my first clue that a hoof could be regrown.
What a beautiful🐎.As someone who has chronic back and knee pain all I can think of is how painful his back, knees and ankles must have been when he started to learn his craft as you are not only bent over but holding a heavy🐎leg.
Man these hoof videos look like they should be so painful, i keep having to remind myself its like getting your nails trimmed. Plus i don't think the horsey would be that still and calm if it was hurting, and she's clearly in very good hands. Its hard not to wince though haha
Truly amazing, the transformation is incredible, it’s always a great day when you post, I love your videos, they’re so interesting and informative, you’re just exceptional at your craft, and we get to see beautiful horses as well, thank you for posting, and take care.👍💙🐴
Absolutely true craftsmanship. Your dedication and care is commendable. ❤
Yo some of these comments. How the hell are you supposed to have a whole camera crew and shit like other youtubers do with this particular job? Damn, people expect a lot out of FREE CONTENT these days.
This was super educational to watch. Subscribed!
Aahhh, this is relaxing..... I am done working with my hands and being on my feet and bending my back... Now, I watch you do you.
That is amazing. The difference in such a short time is just something else. 😮thank you for the update look forward to the next one x
Thank you. It has been a long 6 months to get to where we are today.
@@Peterthefarrier bluddy brilliant. Great job.
I dropped a bowl on my toe and ended up with a bruise that's slowly growing its way out. It's been taking forever and I can't imagine how long it takes for a horse's hoof to grow back...
That horse is beautiful and the patients and trust it has in you shows what a skilled and wonderful person you are🕊
Beautiful. Sweet horse.Hello Florence!
florence is a lovely old lady, nice to see that she’s doing well
Wow life has been good to her lifespan of a draft horse is 17 to 22 years and she's 26 that's amazing
Great work... My grandfather was a farrier and blacksmith...
Thanks for sharing all this.
I don't know much about horses, but I never knew they could lose their hooves. But you sure did a beautiful job.
My uncle used to do this kind of shoeing. People used to fly him around to the horses.
I don't understand. Horseplushumane in the US, they rescue horses from the slaughter pipeline! They're awesome, but any hoof problems, especially like this they will euthanize the horse. How was she able to walk w/o a hoof? Please explain. It seems we have a lot of peeps that don't take care of their horses!😰 Bad hooves mean poor health! What do you suggest we can do instead of euthanasia??
I've seen plenty of horses that have lost their hooves and lived. They grow back.
Horse plus rescue horses that are going to slaughter they wouldn't just have bad hooves they have other issues im sure being a healthy horse and being taking care of has a lot to do with letting that ĥoof grow back
@Elizabeth Toledo Oh yes, they are in horrific shape coming from the slaughter pipeline!! What I am asking is, how is this gentleman keeping a horse living and walking with no hoof???!. I love horseplus and stand behind them💯%! I don't understand how, again, is he able to keep a horse a live, when our horses, must be euthanized due to their hoofs. Put other conditions outta the question!!! This is a hoof question. Please let this man answer me!!! Thank you!!!
She lost the outside of a foot the hoof wall. Underneath she still had her sole and frog. This massively helped with the recovery. She is a tough old girl and was able to bare weight on this foot. This and a deep shavings bed was a massive part of her recovery. To be honest, I was extremely impressed with how she coped with all this.
As long as the periople is intact, the wall can regrow in theory.
Most horses won't be able support that amount of regrowth if it's from traumatic injury. It depends on their general health and breeding too, as well as some luck in getting care immediately. If the laminae are damaged, then any wall growth isn't going to bond with the underlying structures.
This lovely older girl is obviously carefully bred with strength and quality in mind. Irish draught crosses are typically strong and sound of foot. She has pasture, from what the farrier says, and her owner got skilled care straight away.
In America, there's a lot of backyard breeding for coat colour and certain aspects of appearance like straight hocks and small feet. Added to that a tendency to start riding when they are too young with heavier riders, as well as poor feeding.
None of those predispose a horse to a long, healthy life. Animal protection is less rigorous from what I've seen from rescue videos of horses at auction.
When there is a horse neglect case in UK, it's usually someone who gets overwhelmed with a number of horses and becomes unable to look after them properly. Deliberate overuse or underfeeding is rare and is acted on quickly.
In US there is an issue with wild horses in poor condition too and a lot of those at auction are ones that have been rounded up for shipping for meat.
So yes, a horse in poor condition is unlikely to recover from a catastrophic hoof injury and euthanasia can be the kindest option.
thank you for loving horses so much. You are doing a great job. Enjoy.
I was very impressed you have such a skill. My uncle does the same. But I was even more impressed when you starting shaping the horse shoe!
wow nice to see she is doing so well now. I had no idea a horse could lose a hoof like that.
Wow Peter, great job on the hoof! I’m fascinated watching this video & watching a real craftsman/tradesman at work! It’s great to see real manly men doing real manly work! Good on you & pleasure to watch a farrier doing his stuff!👍👏🙏🏻
I had no idea something like a hoof could grow back.Shes as good as new now.
Marvellous to watch a skilled man at work. Lovely work.
These guys are artists.
If you use a small butane torch on those really hard hooves it makes the nail softer.Watch the tail though.
Great job..well done...and doesn't she look marvellous for her age....
Fabulous job ..she was lucky to be taken care of PROMPTLY
First time I have seen your channel . Like the way you explain why and i like no music . You look like you were very good to the horse . Thank you😊
beautiful job.
This horse gets a better manicure then me and i go to a nail salon 🥲
Such a skill! A true craftsman. Bravo!
I was watching a video elsewhere on UA-cam and someone suggested that in the case of really dry conditions it can be good if the owner can over fill a trough so the ground around the trough is wet so the horde or hordes can stand in some moisture at least whilst they are drinking. It can help to stop the hooves from drying at as extremely as this horse's hoof did.
i think you did a good job, the hoof was shining and healthy so thumbs up
I have never been reccomended a video on horses before but this is rather interesting!
Beautiful Work 😊😊
one hell of a smith! great job, you can make mt bow limbs any time! :)
I LOVE the sound of hot metal being hammered into shape. That's my version of ASMR!😊
Florence looks so cute 😍
Okay, my first thought was WOW when I read the title of this video along with OMG and HTF. The image I had in my head was one I DONT want to even think about. In saying that I saw you *and Im not sure of the word here* scraping your tool over the frog of the hoof. I was always told NOT to use a hoof pick or tools like that on the frog as it does have feeling there so could you or someone else please clear or and explain that a little more. Thanks. And thank you for taking on the task of restoring this babies hoof.
I'd encourage anyone reading this to read the story of Firehorse #12, one of the horses drawing a fire wagon in a Washington, DC brigade in the 1800s. He was known to be a great horse, fast, and quick to correct any horse he was teamed with who didn't pull its weight. One day, the wagon he helped draw arrived to a fire with him coming up lame; upon examination, firefighters and police found that the poor thing had been running on a stump for nearly a mile.
He was put then, then honored by everyone who loved him, along with people touched by his story. His hoof was bronzed, and his story makes him one of the most legendary firehorses.
Think how far we've come since then, just amazing. As a western rider, I'm in awe of what farriers can do for a hopeless situation.
the filing is my fave sound
Is the horse being treated for laminitis/EMS?
Just incase people watch this. The horse lost its foot because it has on going laminitis that isn’t being addressed. Horses don’t loose hoof capsules from running around.
Also - I would be so surprised if that horse was sound after that shoeing job. The amount of lost outer hoof wall is eye watering.
Idk why the algorithm brought me to these types of videos but it was right 😬🤷🏽♂️ I have never worked on a farm or taken care of animals beyond my dog I had growing up. I am drawn to these videos I guess for the “oddly satisfying” results once these animals issues have been solved & resolved.
I do love animals though. I love seeing them feel better.
What a great master you are ... hats off ... thank you and all the best ...
What a great horse …..and farrier of course 😅
Doing the Lord's work friend.
Florence is beautiful 😻❤️
As a horse I can say he did a beautiful jib restoring this hoof
Interesting video. Thanks for showing how this can be fixed.
Great job 🤠👍
Thank you.
Who doesn’t love a pedicure!
I wish I could afford to even be around horses so expensive for riding lessons and I don't know anyone with horses 😭😭 I just love them so much
Sir you a miracle worker
Nothing short of saving the horse`s life
Raises so many ? for me. Like what was the initial replacement for the missing hoof;
We just let the hoof grow down naturally. Just regular checking to make sure there was no infection. Unfortunately can’t put pictures of how it was a few months ago UA-cam would not like it.
@Farrier Life Horse Shoeing Thank you. It must have been so awkward for the horse waiting for the hoof to grow back. From then to 6mos later is so remarkable
thank you it has been a crazy journey
I love to watch your videos when going to sleep.... and if i am awake enough i start doing some pedicure on me as well :)
Great talent!
I'd be terrified if I saw a hoof fall off of our horse, or any other horse for that matter (our gelding has bone chips in one of his legs from being used as a roping and header horse, so I doubt he'd take it well). I'm glad this lady is recovering beautifully!
Aww, Florence even got some nail polish.
Well done peter.thanks from florence
Very interesting!! I am definitely hooked.
You are very talented. Great job.
Gosh her coat looks so soft!
Does the hoof grow back thinner or thicker when this happens?
Also, it looks like shedding season is in full swing. Flo is sending her glitter home with you! 😂
. . . . waaaaaaaayyyy better looking than my Toenails !
Great job!! Beautiful horse.
This is probably silly of me to ask but, when the horses are shoed, do the feel love ❤️ and well cared for , and therefore they feel good 👍. And that their world is good. Thank you.
beautiful job!
Lovely work
I love this videos❤ is like pedi for horses
Amazing good job
She's a beautiful girl!
She's a tough old mare that's for sure.
Exellent job sir
Such an honourable, worthy trade...
Fantastic job, very impressive