Mr. Odom, you are a man of many talents and skills. I also like that you give your mule some time to put the feet down in between shoeing. My son, who has been shoeing for 30 years now, does the same although he doesn't use a shoeing stock, even with our 2200+ lbs. Percherons, but I trained them to the point that they willingly lift their feet upon command.
I've seen some stocks with carpet on the rests. I think you really take good care of your animals and only suggest this to help you. I like your two feet at a time method.
Yessir mine had carpet on it when we started and my back posts still do. But I found the carpet gets in the way bad on the front and doesn’t really help much. But thank you very kindly. I do try my best to look after my mules. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Take care
I sure like your calm manner and way of doing things. After 50+ years riding and training horses I've just got a mule "on trial basis" to see if i can get along with one. I've been reluctant since I'm not into the beating and banging most seem to do. You've given me hope and have earned another subscriber. I plan to squirrel hunt with my feist on him. Thanks for your insightful content.
I enjoy your videos, I do not have horses but plan on getting a couple in a few years to pull logs and maybe a little farm work. Of all the things that go with having a horse or mule shoes is definitely my biggest concern. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
You can get by without them if a animal has good feet. And especially farm work if you aren’t on the road much. Logging…they really need them honestly. And you’re welcome. Glad ya enjoy them. Thanks for watching and commenting
Hello Enjoy your videos on Mules and logging down here in Alabama. I like the way you treat your Mules and talk to people in general that’s a great thing. One question why the duck tape on the noise? Have a great day.
Hey! Big thanks for watching. The duck tape just distracts them to where they won’t try fight ya as hard when trimming or shoeing. They’ll worry more about the duct tape than the task I am doing lol. Thanks for the kind words and again for watching. Take care
this is the line i use- I like my way of doing it better that your way of not doing it! Good Job! I have a pair of # 10 shoes! So, what's the duck tape on the nose do?
Looking good. I've got the hardware for my stocks just need to finish the wood part then assemble. Did you make your own stocks? I think the metal on the front is a good idea because my 2 year old colt broke the neighbors wood one. So we put a metal square tubing across to keep her in.😅
Just make sure you make it out of some good wood. Hickory or white oak. I bought mine as a kit from yoders. They make good stuff. I’ve had a few rough draft horses in it and it’ll hold ‘em just fine. You can put supports on it to your barn rafters or whatnot to help in stabilizing it. Just whatever ya need. I like mine for sure it helps a bunch
Well there are two types here. Amish farriers are fairly cheap but hard to get in. They charge around $100 a mule plus the shoes. English farriers are $200 plus per mule plus the shoes.
I’ve had carpet on it and it gets too tore up to justify keeping it on there and I haven’t had any probs scuffing them at all. The back has carpet and it stays on. But the front doesn’t for some reason. Thanks for watching my friend
You mite want to think about cutting or twisting those nails off when you driver one through That strap breaks or comes loose you've got a bunch of razor blades stickin up
Why ya think that is ya reckon? Mules are definitely easier keepers than horses but I don’t reckon I’ve ever paid attention to whether shoes has contributed to that. 🤔🤔
Lol. Never heard that one. Someone told once, “tighter than bark on a tree.” I always laughed at that one too. I can’t say I’m that tight. But I do try and be frugal as often as I can. Anyway, thx for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Thank you for sharing. Your mules are so lucky to be owned by a kind man with skills and knowledge ❤😊😊
Thank you sir! I believe we’re both lucky alike :) I really think a lot of them. Thanks for watching and commenting
Mr. Odom, you are a man of many talents and skills. I also like that you give your mule some time to put the feet down in between shoeing. My son, who has been shoeing for 30 years now, does the same although he doesn't use a shoeing stock, even with our 2200+ lbs. Percherons, but I trained them to the point that they willingly lift their feet upon command.
Right on sir and thanks for the kind words!!! I appreciate it and thanks for commenting
Thank you for sharing.🐴
Yessir you’re welcome and thanks for watching
I've seen some stocks with carpet on the rests. I think you really take good care of your animals and only suggest this to help you. I like your two feet at a time method.
Yessir mine had carpet on it when we started and my back posts still do. But I found the carpet gets in the way bad on the front and doesn’t really help much. But thank you very kindly. I do try my best to look after my mules. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Take care
I sure like your calm manner and way of doing things. After 50+ years riding and training horses I've just got a mule "on trial basis" to see if i can get along with one. I've been reluctant since I'm not into the beating and banging most seem to do. You've given me hope and have earned another subscriber. I plan to squirrel hunt with my feist on him. Thanks for your insightful content.
Thank you kindly. I hope all works out for you and your new friend. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing.
You are most welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Awesome video Zach enjoyed it very much keep them coming
Thanks buddy! Glad ya enjoyed it and thanks for watching
I enjoy your videos, I do not have horses but plan on getting a couple in a few years to pull logs and maybe a little farm work. Of all the things that go with having a horse or mule shoes is definitely my biggest concern. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
You can get by without them if a animal has good feet. And especially farm work if you aren’t on the road much. Logging…they really need them honestly. And you’re welcome. Glad ya enjoy them. Thanks for watching and commenting
Hello Enjoy your videos on Mules and logging down here in Alabama.
I like the way you treat your Mules and talk to people in general that’s a great thing. One question why the duck tape on the noise? Have a great day.
Hey! Big thanks for watching. The duck tape just distracts them to where they won’t try fight ya as hard when trimming or shoeing. They’ll worry more about the duct tape than the task I am doing lol. Thanks for the kind words and again for watching. Take care
this is the line i use- I like my way of doing it better that your way of not doing it! Good Job! I have a pair of # 10 shoes! So, what's the duck tape on the nose do?
Thank you sir. The duct tape sorta distracts them and settles em down from being aggravating during shoeing. Thanks a bunch for watching
Looking good. I've got the hardware for my stocks just need to finish the wood part then assemble. Did you make your own stocks? I think the metal on the front is a good idea because my 2 year old colt broke the neighbors wood one. So we put a metal square tubing across to keep her in.😅
Just make sure you make it out of some good wood. Hickory or white oak. I bought mine as a kit from yoders. They make good stuff. I’ve had a few rough draft horses in it and it’ll hold ‘em just fine. You can put supports on it to your barn rafters or whatnot to help in stabilizing it. Just whatever ya need. I like mine for sure it helps a bunch
Just curious what a full time farrier in your area charges for mules? Great videos
Well there are two types here. Amish farriers are fairly cheap but hard to get in. They charge around $100 a mule plus the shoes. English farriers are $200 plus per mule plus the shoes.
It might help to crease your shoe before shaping to the mules foot. Creasing can distort the shape of your shoe.
Thats probably a good idea! I’ll try that. And thanks for watching and commenting
You need some carpet where they rest the ankle.
I’ve had carpet on it and it gets too tore up to justify keeping it on there and I haven’t had any probs scuffing them at all. The back has carpet and it stays on. But the front doesn’t for some reason. Thanks for watching my friend
LOL.
Thank you ☺️
You mite want to think about cutting or twisting those nails off when you driver one through
That strap breaks or comes loose you've got a bunch of razor blades stickin up
Yessir I do that when shoeing without the stocks. Thanks for watching and commenting
What does the duct tape do?
I Think they are easier to keep fat and slick with shoes on too
Why ya think that is ya reckon? Mules are definitely easier keepers than horses but I don’t reckon I’ve ever paid attention to whether shoes has contributed to that. 🤔🤔
really not an easy job, there is a lot to learn. God help you.
Thank you kindly! And thanks for watching
Unless you are one of those "tighter than the skin on a grape" types you'd way ahead hiring a ferrier 😅
Lol. Never heard that one. Someone told once, “tighter than bark on a tree.” I always laughed at that one too. I can’t say I’m that tight. But I do try and be frugal as often as I can. Anyway, thx for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please