Twists because the horn is tapered..Glad to see someone else who clips all. I served my apprenticeship with the last US Cavalry shoeing instructor at Fort Riley Kansas. Yes- I'm old. All front shoes got toe clips and all back shoes got quarter clips.. Before you could buy that nice pre formed rim shoe stock we had a rim shoe swedge in lower plate of our LG25 and would draw out straight lengths of rim stock in winter. We had choice to leave nice unswedged ends for heel caulks,bar welds,etc.. Thanks for fine videos.
"Alright..he's gone...thank Christ". Best line ever. I know exactly how you feel. Put that on your t shirts and hoodies. They'll fly off the shelves ...lol. As usual...love your videos and work.
I know! I've never made shoes before but make alot of other things. What I meant was, how do you know the exact size that the shoe should be for the pony? Great work for sure!!
I have shod the pony many times so I know the size, if it's a new animal to me I will either guess from the height, weight and build and take a few sizes with me or get the owner to measure the feet.
I know very little about shoeing but it seems like a SMART idea to put the clips in. It helps to center the shoe, I'd think it also helps to protect the hoof a little from kicking shit. Again I don't know shit but it seems like a good idea. Love the videos!
Totally interesting and great education, really enjoyed watching how shoes are made for horses and ponies. And what a shame someone wasn’t kind, and explain why clips weren’t used over in the USA, always some rude fool being arrogant, which is a shame, as it takes joy out of learning and enjoying something. Love this channel. Great work
Gary, put no stock in what that shoer told you. I'm a retired shoer in the states ( still do my wife's horses ). Always used clips, although not toe clips. Quarter clips front and hind. I was taught that way. I feel it's like having an extra set of nails without putting a hole in the hoof wall. Everyone has they're own way of doing things. There's no one right way. If it works for the horse and you then you're doing it right. Feel free to tell anyone who gives you an earful about it to piss off.
I clip some some I don't just depend on the horse. I love your videos. The question I have for you is what is the rounding hammer you use and what is the weight of it?
Here in the us some use clips some don't , and everyone has their reasons why . To be honest my daughter's horse has no shoes at all . There are people who think we are out of our minds for doing it . Most people have a person do there horse hooves & we do our own . A fool stops learning . I and some older guys will run into each other talk & learn from each other or remember old tricks or why they do it this way or that . I told one guy on half liners you stay off the back then showed him the 2 types of ready made shoes to use . He never worked on a halfliner before . If you work the backs to much the horse will go lame . I kept an eye on him he did great . We all have our way . At the barn we are the only ones with a horse with no shoes ,or do our own hooves .
You said they are a left and right, how can you tell the difference? They look the same to me (not working with horses/ponies, etc). I do realize you said you did make a pair which is why you described what you were doing, but I just can't see the difference can you help me understand? It was rather interesting to hear about that. I thought they would all be the same.
inner half is a little more straight, outher half a little more rounded, as most hooves are formed that way. and often outside half is a few mm longer for the rounder heal to end at the same level as the straight heel. at least thats how its taught in germany, and most of premade factory shoes follow this rules. its only a very tiny difference, and they are made as a basic shoe, that stilll has to be adapted to the hoove. edit: i would have loved to be allowed to work with pre fullered or concave shoes at my exam. training always with 10 mm steel + fullering with like 16 different kind of shoes was not gentle to my wrists.
Twists because the horn is tapered..Glad to see someone else who clips all. I served my apprenticeship with the last US Cavalry shoeing instructor at Fort Riley Kansas. Yes- I'm old. All front shoes got toe clips and all back shoes got quarter clips.. Before you could buy that nice pre formed rim shoe stock we had a rim shoe swedge in lower plate of our LG25 and would draw out straight lengths of rim stock in winter. We had choice to leave nice unswedged ends for heel caulks,bar welds,etc.. Thanks for fine videos.
"Alright..he's gone...thank Christ". Best line ever. I know exactly how you feel. Put that on your t shirts and hoodies. They'll fly off the shelves ...lol. As usual...love your videos and work.
Done! They are now in store!
Love your play by play & attitude. Makes me want to learn this.
I am a Ferrier in the states and if the client does not want clips the client finds a new Ferrier
You make it look easy! Loved it!!!
It is! It’s just bending a bit of old iron!😜
I know! I've never made shoes before but make alot of other things. What I meant was, how do you know the exact size that the shoe should be for the pony? Great work for sure!!
I have shod the pony many times so I know the size, if it's a new animal to me I will either guess from the height, weight and build and take a few sizes with me or get the owner to measure the feet.
You do dam good work. A good farrier is hard to find . When the training stops, there's no need for more. At this point you know it all.
Really enjoy and proud of your works as a farrier, hope can learn some techniques for my own work.
Please do!
I know very little about shoeing but it seems like a SMART idea to put the clips in. It helps to center the shoe, I'd think it also helps to protect the hoof a little from kicking shit. Again I don't know shit but it seems like a good idea. Love the videos!
Nice work. Great looking Anvil, I want one.
They aren't cheap but still available.
I like, before watching the video, I always follow you, very good, where is the dog😁? greetings from Italy
Totally interesting and great education, really enjoyed watching how shoes are made for horses and ponies. And what a shame someone wasn’t kind, and explain why clips weren’t used over in the USA, always some rude fool being arrogant, which is a shame, as it takes joy out of learning and enjoying something. Love this channel. Great work
I love your videos hello from st.james Missouri hope you are haveing a great day
I spent summer in 1958 at St.James school for bad boys. I'm told it is an upscale yuppie brewery now...
Thanks so much
Gary, put no stock in what that shoer told you. I'm a retired shoer in the states ( still do my wife's horses ). Always used clips, although not toe clips. Quarter clips front and hind. I was taught that way. I feel it's like having an extra set of nails without putting a hole in the hoof wall. Everyone has they're own way of doing things. There's no one right way. If it works for the horse and you then you're doing it right. Feel free to tell anyone who gives you an earful about it to piss off.
Ken, it doesn’t bother me in the slightest! It makes me laugh the way they get so worked up over something they have no control over!🤣
I've asked myself that question for a long time clips why not
I clip some some I don't just depend on the horse. I love your videos. The question I have for you is what is the rounding hammer you use and what is the weight of it?
It’s just a cheap 2 ¼ lb Diamond turning hammer, I think I’ve had it 40 years! www.handmadeshoesltd.co.uk/diamond-shoe-turning-hammer-2-1-4lb.html
@@garyhuston I thought it looked familiar I have it's little brother a 1 3/4 lbs that my father bought about the same time frame
Here in the us some use clips some don't , and everyone has their reasons why . To be honest my daughter's horse has no shoes at all . There are people who think we are out of our minds for doing it . Most people have a person do there horse hooves & we do our own . A fool stops learning . I and some older guys will run into each other talk & learn from each other or remember old tricks or why they do it this way or that . I told one guy on half liners you stay off the back then showed him the 2 types of ready made shoes to use . He never worked on a halfliner before . If you work the backs to much the horse will go lame . I kept an eye on him he did great . We all have our way . At the barn we are the only ones with a horse with no shoes ,or do our own hooves .
new pony shoes , and f the guy about clips. in the us we use them all the time .
nice work
Cool, thanks
Great job, please tell me what material you use to make horseshoes?
Mild steel fullered concave
Gary, just wondering-do you still have your Tiger Cub?
Yes, I don't think I will ever sell that one!
@@garyhuston I had several many years ago and loved them all! Thanks for all your vids!
what is this tiger cub you speak of!?
Look through my videos you’ll find it.
You said they are a left and right, how can you tell the difference? They look the same to me (not working with horses/ponies, etc). I do realize you said you did make a pair which is why you described what you were doing, but I just can't see the difference can you help me understand? It was rather interesting to hear about that. I thought they would all be the same.
inner half is a little more straight, outher half a little more rounded, as most hooves are formed that way. and often outside half is a few mm longer for the rounder heal to end at the same level as the straight heel. at least thats how its taught in germany, and most of premade factory shoes follow this rules. its only a very tiny difference, and they are made as a basic shoe, that stilll has to be adapted to the hoove.
edit: i would have loved to be allowed to work with pre fullered or concave shoes at my exam. training always with 10 mm steel + fullering with like 16 different kind of shoes was not gentle to my wrists.
Well shoot just because they may not use clips does not insure they wont come off!! why people cant just live n let live
Colder there than it is here. 13, today. average is around 0.
It's around 0 here at the moment and really damp with thick fog! Next week is forecast to hit 11 again!
@@garyhuston Heatwave!!
Do you ever take a day off?.... looks like you’re busy every single day
Yes, most weekends I take off, but do work some saturdays when i'm busy.