It’s amazing to me that horses are still shod with basically the same technology we’ve had for hundreds of years. An old art that will never be obsolete.
When I was 16 I worked with a farrier for part of a summer. As a helper. It’s backbreaking work. So at 17 I joined the Marines. That turned out to be backbreaking also.
I've actually broke my back. I'd much rather have been farrier or Marine. Both seem more pleasant than numb legs 24/7 , walking with a cane and a future of never ending surgeries.
What needs to happen in North America is forced sterilization of 90% of horses so the companion horse population is not so overpopulated that slaughterhouses don't have a supply of horse for "European red meat". Just makes me sick. I have cut back on red meat let alone meat because of the horse slaughter and other livestock factory farming abuses.
Anne Anderson what are you even spewing? European horse meat doesn’t come from North America. Also, forcing sterilization on horses would only injure the species as a whole. It would force inbreeding and financially cripple the industry, yet again forcing horses to be a luxury for the uber rich (take thoroughbreds for example, look at what’s happened to them). Not to mention it would punish those of us who are responsible owners and breeders because of a small minority who choose to be assholes.
I understand your point but accidents happen this person could have gotten hurt and couldn’t have been able to take care pf their horse Granted I also don’t know anything about horses and how long it takes for one to get into such a state
I really appreciate the commentary. What exactly is wrong with his foot? I know it’s overgrown, but I’m not sure what you mean by overcompensated in this context and clearly just trimming it won’t make it normal. Also, what is the effect of the therapeutic shoe in this case? Does he have navicular disease? I’m a veterinarian, but I graduated 27 years ago and I was small animal. TIA for any answers
I think it's that the way horses are built they are constantly in a balancing act; side to side weight, natural wearing from the terrain they walk on, etc. If they had a minor injury and have to favor a leg it may adversely affect how they put their weight on different hooves, too. The result can be overgrown splaying and/or wearing at an off-angle that might make it hard to correct immediately (which is what it kinda looked like was going on with the other hoof he showed). I believe the overgrown one was because that leg was overcompensating for the one that looked a bit crooked. The hoof sort of spread out as it grew by being under more pressure.
To me it looks like this foot has been bearing most the of weight of the animal because the other is injured. That might be why the hoof has started to flatten out as it normally shouldn't be holding that much weight consistently. The injured hoof seems to have foundered because of the dent in the angle of the hoof where the coffin bone shifted. That's just my guess though!
I’m a City-Dwelling Brit Granny who has never had anything to do with horses, but I am addicted to watching these! I love watching the clipping, paring the rasping…. Everything 😀
I admire your craftsmanship,love and care for the horses you care for you handle their hooves with such gentleness my words are not enough I thank you and God bless you❤
When I did my study equine management we had farrier lessons as well. If I didnt have a bad back already I might have choosen to do the full study, but man.... deep respect for farriers, especially those working on young and small horses. It looks so damn easy to weld a horseshoe, but its hard work hammering it into shape.
My farrier told me everyone comments about the back pain, but he said the worst part was a horse yanking its foot away with a fresh nail sticking out, or being bitten/kicked. It’s definitely not an easy job
@@laurafedora5385 I have some scar on my hand as well from those damn nails sticking out when a shoe needs to be replaced. Dont want to imagine a fresh nail, but yeah our teacher warned us for that too. But we mostly practised on horse feet from the slaughterhouse and they dont pull back they just stink. I worked only two or three times on a living horse they were very used to the drill but the reflex to grab the hoof is a strong one. You really need the leather pants as well.
This is so sad. Hoof care is so important…6-8 weeks MAX between trims. My horse is a fast grower and gets trimmed every 4 weeks, but I would do it more often if I could afford it. Take care of your horses!
Barry Hook in the U.K. talked of the era when horses were in constant use. I think he said working horses had to be shod every two weeks. People often carried temporary shoeing kits with them, so if out and a shoe wore out, they could still get home or to a Blacksmith.
It is criminal. They should be charged for it. I do not care what anyone says either. Horses get put down over poorly managed feet. It’s absolutely disgusting. Unimaginable pain.
@@Kvast well whoever it was rescued from needs charged with animal cruelty, and neglect. No ones blaming the rescuer. We’re blaming the owner who lets it happen.
I don't know how it is in USA since I don't live there but here in Scandinavia the farrier is by law responsible to report the owner if they see anything that is harmful to the horse or hooves that has not being taken care of. The farriers say that there don't need to be any law for that and it will always start an investigation when animals are involved and the owner would always get charged and usually a hefty fine and banned to ever have any sort of animals again, which is also checked up time to time afterwards.
Great job. Can't wait to see your video on the club foot. One question. the frog plate covers all of the frog. Do you always make it this long? I ask because some farriers prefer keeping it lika a thumbs width from the tip. Just curious
Obviously I’m not a horse owner… Why do they call it the “frog”? What is its purpose within the horse’s foot? Thanks for any light you can shed on this for me!
@@megd7593 It is an old term. I don't know where it originates. The frog usually touches the ground and helps pump blood to the hoof. I hope that is entirely correct. I think that's what I was taught.
‘Frog’ is the corruption of an old English word frush (or forg or fursh), in French foursche, and in Latin furca. All these words mean 'fork’ - the most obvious feature of the frog on a hoof is the triangular shape that sits in the forked part of the hoof.
*QUESTIONS* 1. Do you get sick of making horseshoes? 2. Does it smell when you put the burning hot shoe on the horse's hoof? 3. Does it ever hurt the horse when you clip its hoofs? (how do you know how far you can clip?) THANKS :)
Hi KB. I can't answer 1, but for 2. Yes there is a smell. Hooves are kertine. Like a humans nails and hair. The cinge doesn't hurt the horse but it is a funky smell. 3. That's a bit trickier. There are a lot of videos on youtube that describe the process in detail but basically you use the 'frog' or the V shape on the bottom of the hoof to determine, center, depth, and angle. You want the edge of the hoof to not round in on it's self on the bottom, the bottom to meet the ground evenly all around and the hoof top slope to be roughly 45 degree unless there is an injury or bone issue, and the depth of the hoof to not be long (Leaving a hollow coconut shape after you trim the inner part of the hoof to blow to the frog) and definately not shorter then the frog. Though as with all claws and nails it's possible to have a deeper or shallower 'quick' depending on the individual. So in some instances you can knick the live tissue. So cuts and nips should always be thin. You can always make another pass with a blade but you can't reattach material. I've only assisted caring for horses, but I was a curious kid and teen. I'm sure I talked the ferriers ear off. I hope this helps.
@@katieinthebox The ferrier probably appreciated all of the questions. It’s nice getting to talk about the thing that you’re passionate about with someone who’s genuinely interested and wants to learn.
Can the horses bleed while performing these things on them 🤔🤔. How do they know when it's infected or they cut too close. This is just fascinating to watch. Such talent.
The condition of those hooves at the start made me cringe. So much body weight being distributed improperly. Neglected horse hooves can cause so many long term issues. It's not something that can be ignored. Glad to see how much you were able to improve the situation. I hope the owner has stayed on top of it.
At 3:57 I know that 100% sure that I already saw this Video . Under a different UA-cam channel name. It reminds me jacksepticeye All the Ways Videos that everyone reuploaded .
What is an "over compensated HOOF?" In all the years I owned and worked with horses I never heard of that. Or do you mean "over grown hoof." I wish people would stop making up and using concepts that don't work. It's like calling the ground a floor. Of course if you don't clean the floor for a long time it might look like the ground.
It's such a pity u edit the video to speed it up ,,!!! If it was a half hour long I'd enjoy every second of it pure skill especially making the shoe 100% respect 😎
You could always put a temporary boot on that foot in order to lift the other back left foot. I know you probably know this. I would rather boot a horse than shoe one. Nail holes to me are so destructive.
A quick question: I've seen this in other videos, why do they place the hot shoe against the horse's hoof? It obviously doesn't seem to hurt the animal but it's certainly unnerving to my uneducated eyes. Thanks for any info.
It helps with precisely fitting the shoe. If there are any high spots on the hoof, they'll show up as soon as you burn it. Also, burning the shoe on will take care of any minor misfits by itself. Horse shoes aren't like people shoes - they have to fit perfectly every time.
@@jeremiahmiller6431 ahh.. kewl, I noticed he didnt do it here, but in another vid i watched about shoeing, the ferrier lipped the front of the shoe he smithed. You know why he did so or why this one didnt?
bit late but - it's so they can see where the shoe actually contacts the hoof, so they can be sure it doesn't put pressure in the wrong place and is the correct size etc
the alternative, holding the hammer up and away, is more tiring than letting it drop down and take a "bounce" on the anvil as the farrier looks at the shoe
It’s amazing to me that horses are still shod with basically the same technology we’ve had for hundreds of years. An old art that will never be obsolete.
Best way to do it, truly. Plus, smithed nails are better for just about everything and don't tend to bend until you make then bend.
Is that a Camel?
When I was 16 I worked with a farrier for part of a summer. As a helper. It’s backbreaking work. So at 17 I joined the Marines. That turned out to be backbreaking also.
Stupid. You shouldn't do that. Better would have been if you have joined Massage parlour job... the customer side of that job.
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
@@DocBree13 I had fun. It was a great experience
That was my first thought when I saw how they’re bent over working on the horse’s feet.
I've actually broke my back. I'd much rather have been farrier or Marine. Both seem more pleasant than numb legs 24/7 , walking with a cane and a future of never ending surgeries.
People who allow their animals to get in this shape should be banned from owning animals of any kind.
What needs to happen in North America is forced sterilization of 90% of horses so the companion horse population is not so overpopulated that slaughterhouses don't have a supply of horse for "European red meat". Just makes me sick. I have cut back on red meat let alone meat because of the horse slaughter and other livestock factory farming abuses.
I agree. People shouldn't own animals if they can't, or won't, take care of them properly.
Settle down Jr. your goldfish has no equivalent.
Anne Anderson what are you even spewing? European horse meat doesn’t come from North America. Also, forcing sterilization on horses would only injure the species as a whole. It would force inbreeding and financially cripple the industry, yet again forcing horses to be a luxury for the uber rich (take thoroughbreds for example, look at what’s happened to them). Not to mention it would punish those of us who are responsible owners and breeders because of a small minority who choose to be assholes.
I understand your point but accidents happen this person could have gotten hurt and couldn’t have been able to take care pf their horse
Granted I also don’t know anything about horses and how long it takes for one to get into such a state
I really appreciate the commentary. What exactly is wrong with his foot? I know it’s overgrown, but I’m not sure what you mean by overcompensated in this context and clearly just trimming it won’t make it normal. Also, what is the effect of the therapeutic shoe in this case? Does he have navicular disease? I’m a veterinarian, but I graduated 27 years ago and I was small animal. TIA for any answers
I think it's that the way horses are built they are constantly in a balancing act; side to side weight, natural wearing from the terrain they walk on, etc. If they had a minor injury and have to favor a leg it may adversely affect how they put their weight on different hooves, too. The result can be overgrown splaying and/or wearing at an off-angle that might make it hard to correct immediately (which is what it kinda looked like was going on with the other hoof he showed). I believe the overgrown one was because that leg was overcompensating for the one that looked a bit crooked. The hoof sort of spread out as it grew by being under more pressure.
To me it looks like this foot has been bearing most the of weight of the animal because the other is injured. That might be why the hoof has started to flatten out as it normally shouldn't be holding that much weight consistently. The injured hoof seems to have foundered because of the dent in the angle of the hoof where the coffin bone shifted. That's just my guess though!
This was a big relief for the horse and you did a great job on his hoof and horse shoe.
Amazing job forging the heart bar shoes from raw stock!! I'm definitely subscribing!
I’m a City-Dwelling Brit Granny who has never had anything to do with horses, but I am addicted to watching these! I love watching the clipping, paring the rasping…. Everything 😀
I love these videos it’s like your digging for treasure a perfect hoof .it’s so said that so many horses end up this way
I admire your craftsmanship,love and care for the horses you care for you handle their hooves with such gentleness my words are not enough I thank you and God bless you❤
Well said ❤
When I did my study equine management we had farrier lessons as well. If I didnt have a bad back already I might have choosen to do the full study, but man.... deep respect for farriers, especially those working on young and small horses. It looks so damn easy to weld a horseshoe, but its hard work hammering it into shape.
My farrier told me everyone comments about the back pain, but he said the worst part was a horse yanking its foot away with a fresh nail sticking out, or being bitten/kicked.
It’s definitely not an easy job
@@laurafedora5385 I have some scar on my hand as well from those damn nails sticking out when a shoe needs to be replaced. Dont want to imagine a fresh nail, but yeah our teacher warned us for that too. But we mostly practised on horse feet from the slaughterhouse and they dont pull back they just stink. I worked only two or three times on a living horse they were very used to the drill but the reflex to grab the hoof is a strong one. You really need the leather pants as well.
Actually this is an art form, was very interesting to see him make a custom shoe for this poor horse.
Вот же праведный труд. Мастеру спасибо за его работу.🥰👌
Это очень вдохновляет. Это замечательная работа, которую они делают.
This is so sad. Hoof care is so important…6-8 weeks MAX between trims. My horse is a fast grower and gets trimmed every 4 weeks, but I would do it more often if I could afford it. Take care of your horses!
Barry Hook in the U.K. talked of the era when horses were in constant use. I think he said working horses had to be shod every two weeks. People often carried temporary shoeing kits with them, so if out and a shoe wore out, they could still get home or to a Blacksmith.
I can’t imagine the wear and tear on the man’s hands, arms, shoulders and back after this constant pounding day after day. Wow what a difference ! 😊
Kudos to whoever does the camera work! Great job!
Craftsmanship at its finest
Criminal that some owners allow this to happen to their animals' feet. Thank goodness for farriers such as yourself!
Agree, but the horse could be a rescue, though.
It is criminal. They should be charged for it. I do not care what anyone says either. Horses get put down over poorly managed feet. It’s absolutely disgusting. Unimaginable pain.
@@Kvast well whoever it was rescued from needs charged with animal cruelty, and neglect. No ones blaming the rescuer. We’re blaming the owner who lets it happen.
@@spookshow6999 Of course! Whoever did this, must be charged!
I don't know how it is in USA since I don't live there but here in Scandinavia the farrier is by law responsible to report the owner if they see anything that is harmful to the horse or hooves that has not being taken care of. The farriers say that there don't need to be any law for that and it will always start an investigation when animals are involved and the owner would always get charged and usually a hefty fine and banned to ever have any sort of animals again, which is also checked up time to time afterwards.
would great to see how horse mooved before and after.
Thanks! I needed that. This guy's a keeper. My feet feel better already.
Bet the horse feels a lot more comfortable ☺️
Great job. Can't wait to see your video on the club foot. One question. the frog plate covers all of the frog. Do you always make it this long? I ask because some farriers prefer keeping it lika a thumbs width from the tip. Just curious
I wondered about that, too.
Obviously I’m not a horse owner…
Why do they call it the “frog”? What is its purpose within the horse’s foot? Thanks for any light you can shed on this for me!
@@megd7593 It is an old term. I don't know where it originates. The frog usually touches the ground and helps pump blood to the hoof. I hope that is entirely correct. I think that's what I was taught.
@@megd7593 Looks like a frog
‘Frog’ is the corruption of an old English word frush (or forg or fursh), in French foursche, and in Latin furca. All these words mean 'fork’ - the most obvious feature of the frog on a hoof is the triangular shape that sits in the forked part of the hoof.
I like to know who had the pleasure of moving that anvil in place!!??!!
*QUESTIONS* 1. Do you get sick of making horseshoes?
2. Does it smell when you put the burning hot shoe on the horse's hoof?
3. Does it ever hurt the horse when you clip its hoofs? (how do you know how far you can clip?)
THANKS :)
Hi KB. I can't answer 1, but for 2. Yes there is a smell. Hooves are kertine. Like a humans nails and hair. The cinge doesn't hurt the horse but it is a funky smell. 3. That's a bit trickier. There are a lot of videos on youtube that describe the process in detail but basically you use the 'frog' or the V shape on the bottom of the hoof to determine, center, depth, and angle. You want the edge of the hoof to not round in on it's self on the bottom, the bottom to meet the ground evenly all around and the hoof top slope to be roughly 45 degree unless there is an injury or bone issue, and the depth of the hoof to not be long (Leaving a hollow coconut shape after you trim the inner part of the hoof to blow to the frog) and definately not shorter then the frog. Though as with all claws and nails it's possible to have a deeper or shallower 'quick' depending on the individual. So in some instances you can knick the live tissue. So cuts and nips should always be thin. You can always make another pass with a blade but you can't reattach material. I've only assisted caring for horses, but I was a curious kid and teen. I'm sure I talked the ferriers ear off. I hope this helps.
@@katieinthebox The ferrier probably appreciated all of the questions. It’s nice getting to talk about the thing that you’re passionate about with someone who’s genuinely interested and wants to learn.
Do you always put shoes or do you ever clean and trim and leave bare?
Such an incredible job ‼️
Poor horse, maybe in another 3-6 weeks at the next trim the hoof will have a closer to normal shape.
It's going to takes several trims.
@@lynnehuff9659 depending on the bone structure inside, maybe.
.... only a spcialist can help this horse!! You be one!! 🥰🥰
Thank you Sooooo much for making this more comfortable and able to walk better 😇. Bethany, PA
Why do they say horse shoes are lucky
I mean not very lucky for the horse
who did this before? I as a layman see thats very bad work.
Nice job!! True talent on an ol profession! Good to see all the good talented horse farriers..
Ole tú..eres muy bueno👍
Claim your : Here within an hour : ticket here 🙌😀
BEAUTIFUL 😍
Honest days work right there.
Love watching your videos! Your service is much needed ❤️
Superb!!!!!
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Даже сложно представить, как полегчало животинке) повезло.
What is the powder/granular substance that is placed on the shoe when it's red hot?
Flux to help weld the 2 pieces together
Ppl should be ashamed of themselves letting animals go through this.
I find it easier to walk on a wedge myself 😏
nice hartbar shoes!
Can the horses bleed while performing these things on them 🤔🤔. How do they know when it's infected or they cut too close. This is just fascinating to watch. Such talent.
The condition of those hooves at the start made me cringe. So much body weight being distributed improperly. Neglected horse hooves can cause so many long term issues. It's not something that can be ignored. Glad to see how much you were able to improve the situation. I hope the owner has stayed on top of it.
At 3:57
I know that 100% sure that I already saw this Video . Under a different UA-cam channel name.
It reminds me jacksepticeye All the Ways Videos that everyone reuploaded .
I would love to learn from you!
That must be such satisfying work!
What is an "over compensated HOOF?" In all the years I owned and worked with horses I never heard of that. Or do you mean "over grown hoof." I wish people would stop making up and using concepts that don't work. It's like calling the ground a floor. Of course if you don't clean the floor for a long time it might look like the ground.
Muito bom trabalho
The tools of the trade are awesome. The long wooden handled iron working hammer looks like a special alloy.
There should be a national “Tip your farrier” day. Bloody hard (sometimes actually bloody) work.
Well done.
It's such a pity u edit the video to speed it up ,,!!! If it was a half hour long I'd enjoy every second of it pure skill especially making the shoe 100% respect 😎
I wonder if this guy doesn't have backache working in that position, beside that he's really good on what he's doing
I could not agree with you more Robert Smith. This is nothing. You should search horses that have gone years without being trimmed.
Why in Hell do people allow this kind of shit go on. Aren't there laws against animal cruelty ???
What the flux powder you use for welding the two ends together?
Looked like an Iron Mountain bottle
You could always put a temporary boot on that foot in order to lift the other back left foot. I know you probably know this. I would rather boot a horse than shoe one. Nail holes to me are so destructive.
What the hell happened to that poor horse's hooves? Is it neglected, a rescue, a wild horse? How does a horse get that bad????
I’m always amazed at the amount of detail that goes into what you do. Great work!
What is that noise? I hope this abused horse is not returned to his abuser who should go to jail for animal cruelty.
Why such low nails? All that work trimming, dressing and forging a heart bar to just have low nails in weak wall, doesn’t make much sense…
Yes they are low, but looking at the shape of the foot I'm guessing he didn't have much choice.
Big difference between the before and after. That hoof looks so much better now.
How long does it take for the animal to get in this kind of shape? And is it neglect or something natural?
I assume that is painful to them. Probably makes their legs hurt.
THIS GUY IS
!!! AWESOME !!!
I'd like to see the second half of your video (front left)please
Very impressive! Respect! ♥️
One of the worst .....I have to say I don't like it !!!!!
The toe seems too long. Is that an optical illusion?
Nice job. Wow, yes that's awesome 🎉🎉🎉
وبعدين في موضوع الاشتغالات ده انت شايفني إيه وضح 🌷
It is a true talent they way some shoers can make shoes!!
A good pair of shoes can fix a lot of horse problems
Man, did a horsie did it to your left thumb nail?
Do the horses find Johnny Cash as soothing as I do?
Is it better to shoe a horse or donkey than let them go barefoot
found my self hoping this horse is a surrender
Blue thumbnail = Badge of Honor
I feel like I all ready saw this Video before.
A quick question: I've seen this in other videos, why do they place the hot shoe against the horse's hoof? It obviously doesn't seem to hurt the animal but it's certainly unnerving to my uneducated eyes. Thanks for any info.
It helps with precisely fitting the shoe. If there are any high spots on the hoof, they'll show up as soon as you burn it. Also, burning the shoe on will take care of any minor misfits by itself. Horse shoes aren't like people shoes - they have to fit perfectly every time.
@@jeremiahmiller6431 - Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.
@@jeremiahmiller6431 ahh.. kewl, I noticed he didnt do it here, but in another vid i watched about shoeing, the ferrier lipped the front of the shoe he smithed. You know why he did so or why this one didnt?
@@syreallewyatt5048 probably has something to do with the purpose of the shoe.
Train them how to trimm theirs like wild horse.
Might I suggest velcro sneakers?
Why do you put horse shoe on red hot on the horse's hoof
Nice vid, but it's impossible to listen to
That horse was wearing platform shoes
Question: why do you have to place the horse shoe while it's still hot? I know nothing but, I like watching this kind of thing
bit late but - it's so they can see where the shoe actually contacts the hoof, so they can be sure it doesn't put pressure in the wrong place and is the correct size etc
Where is the video that goes with the other hoof?
Admiration.
It looks like a gigantic oyster.
Why do you tap the anvil in between each time you strike the horseshoe as your shaping it?
the alternative, holding the hammer up and away, is more tiring than letting it drop down and take a "bounce" on the anvil as the farrier looks at the shoe
Is there a reason not to rinse the hoof?
Who is making your apron?
Great work.
Holding and working on a horses foot like that looks uncomfortable, why don't you use a device like a cattle crush/chute with horses?
Video quality sucks
It s so relaxing...
Those are some sexy ass shoes
Good job