I was a young farrier 55 yrs ago. I used a hoof protractor (50 degrees front, 55 behind). I used the ½ round side of a cobblers' wrap to set my clips. Clinching with a hammer was demanded, per the Army manual. Clinchers only on skittish horses. No owner would allow only 4 nails per shoe. Probably ok for the arena, but not for long distance trail horses. You do a nice job, given how standards have evolved.
Hi Rick, Roberta here! Tried to go to your website but it wouldn’t open up. I wanted to contact you directly because I only know horses from videos and so would love to encourage you to address me and this audience who hears your words- know your concepts, but have no comprehension of what it all means. Would love to see videos at an extreme remedial level for people who want to understand horses but have no access to them. Or new horses buyers that are clueless. Like (sorry to sound so stupid - but we all have to start somewhere, right?) What is the anatomy of a horses leg and foot? What are the different parts of the foot? Clean the frog - soft part lingo - you don’t clean the frog - you clean the V’s surrounding the frog? Right? What are the characteristics of the frog and what is it designed for? Same for the other parts of the foot- what are they called, what are they made of, how do they function and what the horse can feel or not feel. Show us examples of a leg and hoof aligned with maximum alignment and then a series of pictures of bad alignment and what caused each problem. What is Pastern (sp- Oh Well!), sole, breakover, clinches, under the leg (examples too far, too little). All horse people know those meanings but not armchair watchers. And in adult training - you do a good job with this - explain the WHY because adults have a lifetime of making judgements and that helps us be discerning. You demonstrate the true, caring, innovative, humble American spirit in persevering to perfect your craft. And I would love to see this level become the standard in your profession. Loved how you thanked the horse! We can only imagine how much the horse thanks you!!!
Hi Roberta. Thank you so much for you feedback and the kind words. I really appreciate it. Sorry about the website I don't have it active right now. It was an old program I used to create it, so I was unable to make necessary changes. I didn't want people to see outdated info and areas I don't travel to anymore. I'll look in to making a new one soon. I will definitely try to make a video soon covering the things you mention. I would try to explain some of it through this reply, but could go on forever. The information on horses is endless and there are many different ways to explain things so everyone can understand. There's is a lot to learn about them so don't feel stupid for asking questions. That's how we learn, right? I've been around horses for a long long time and still learn things. I'm also a trainer, so maybe I'll cover some of that in the future as well. Thanks for Subscribing and your support. That really helps the channel grow. Rick
Very interesting process. Something that I have never watched before.
Thanks for checking it out. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I was a young farrier 55 yrs ago. I used a hoof protractor (50 degrees front, 55 behind). I used the ½ round side of a cobblers' wrap to set my clips. Clinching with a hammer was demanded, per the Army manual. Clinchers only on skittish horses. No owner would allow only 4 nails per shoe. Probably ok for the arena, but not for long distance trail horses. You do a nice job, given how standards have evolved.
Thanks Ken I appreciate it
What do you mean by “no dish”?
A dished hoof has a flare at the toe.
Hi Rick, Roberta here!
Tried to go to your website but it wouldn’t open up. I wanted to contact you directly because I only know horses from videos and so would love to encourage you to address me and this audience who hears your words- know your concepts, but have no comprehension of what it all means.
Would love to see videos at an extreme remedial level for people who want to understand horses but have no access to them. Or new horses buyers that are clueless.
Like (sorry to sound so stupid - but we all have to start somewhere, right?)
What is the anatomy of a horses leg and foot? What are the different parts of the foot? Clean the frog - soft part lingo - you don’t clean the frog - you clean the V’s surrounding the frog? Right? What are the characteristics of the frog and what is it designed for? Same for the other parts of the foot- what are they called, what are they made of, how do they function and what the horse can feel or not feel.
Show us examples of a leg and hoof aligned with maximum alignment and then a series of pictures of bad alignment and what caused each problem.
What is Pastern (sp- Oh Well!), sole, breakover, clinches, under the leg (examples too far, too little). All horse people know those meanings but not armchair watchers.
And in adult training - you do a good job with this - explain the WHY because adults have a lifetime of making judgements and that helps us be discerning.
You demonstrate the true, caring, innovative, humble American spirit in persevering to perfect your craft. And I would love to see this level become the standard in your profession.
Loved how you thanked the horse! We can only imagine how much the horse thanks you!!!
Hi Roberta.
Thank you so much for you feedback and the kind words. I really appreciate it. Sorry about the website I don't have it active right now. It was an old program I used to create it, so I was unable to make necessary changes. I didn't want people to see outdated info and areas I don't travel to anymore. I'll look in to making a new one soon.
I will definitely try to make a video soon covering the things you mention. I would try to explain some of it through this reply, but could go on forever. The information on horses is endless and there are many different ways to explain things so everyone can understand. There's is a lot to learn about them so don't feel stupid for asking questions. That's how we learn, right?
I've been around horses for a long long time and still learn things. I'm also a trainer, so maybe I'll cover some of that in the future as well.
Thanks for Subscribing and your support. That really helps the channel grow.
Rick