My dad used preformed shoes to some degree,heating them up and reshaping them on the anvil,but he could and did shape bars into shoes when necessary.No hydraulics,just his forge,hammers and other shaping tools.He had muscles like metal cords in his forearms.It's very hard work.And dangerous if the horses he worked on weren't well trained.Broken hand,puncture wounds,broken or cracked ribs.Taped himself up and went back to work.
Ohhh,it almost hurts,physically,to see that poor horse's feet! Keeping weight on his heels,trying to ease the pressure off the sole of the hoof.My father was a farrier many years ago;one of the horses he shod on a regular basis was a champion Arabian stallion with laminitis.Dad was very ingenious when it came to problem-solving,and the horse's owners thought enough of him that when the poor horse's condition worsened to the point that nothing could help him,they contacted him to let him know,and gave him a beautiful custom binder with photos of the horse,details of his pedigree and other information.I only saw it once and Dad didn't talk about it after that one time.He didn't show his emotions much,but I knew he was sad and felt perhaps that he'd failed,ultimately.Laminitis causes a lot of suffering.I hope this horse is doing well.
@@asvarien No,that isn't what I'm saying.Laminitis in and of itself isn't a terminal condition.But it is painful.Sometimes you can keep the horse comfortable for some time.In some cases,you can't.It depends on the severity of the symptoms.You put a horse with severe laminitis down out of kindness and the moral responsibility to spare your horse from unnecessary suffering.The horse my father was taking care of was treatable for a while.But his condition worsened eventually and his owners did what they had to do to free him from the pain.It varies from situation to situation.The great Secretariat developed a case of laminitis so severe that there was no talk of special shoes.He started to lose condition very rapidly because he was in so much pain,so he was euthanized almost immediately.
I love watching the work of these professional farriers and it makes me happy to know that the horses experience relief and well being after being cared for. On a side note... I am amazed that there are not more accidental fires... all that work with heat, sparks, and an open flame in an area that is mostly wood with a dirt floor that has tons of hay, grass and other flammable materials! Thank you for showing us your "day in the life" videos!
I can’t believe what I’m seeing when I watch these farriers . The way they shape the shoe then return to the horse and voila , the shoe fits . They are craftsmen of the highest order . The horse living with pain is liberated . God Bless these people they are saviours.
Samantha, You certainly sound as if you know what you’re talking about. Can you explains what the split in the front of the shoe is for? I’ve never seen that. Thanks
Laminitis leads to the coffin bone twisting and /or sinking inside the hoof forward towards the toe. Then it's very painful for the horse to put pressure on the toe = front part of the hoof. This is where the missing part of the horseshoe comes into play. It keeps the toe floating above the ground. So if the hoof meets the ground the toe does not make contact and it hurts much less. I hope that helps. Sorry for my english.
I appreciate that you complete each hoof, including trimming down the nails before moving to the next foot. It always bothers me when I see a farrier shoe all the hooves , leaving all the protruding nails to finish at the end. Always waiting for the horse to slice itself or the farrier. Little things/safety helps. Beautiful work on this horse.
Do you ever do videos after another 1-2 trims to show the correct shape of the hoof? Or do you only do the one trim? I haven't seen any repeat horses on your channel yet.
I can’t understand why some people have animals if they are not willing to take care of them and treat them right. So glad this poor horse will be getting some relief
I have never seen a shoe like that before. What is the reason for the gap in the front of the shoe, and why is the frog covered? Sorry, I am not knowledgeable in these things? These videos are new to me. 😊❤🙏🇦🇺🐨
You don't need to apologize we're all ere to watch and learn. The shoe was built to relieve pressure I think. The horse is suffering a painful (really painful)condition called founder. It is a complicated condition, and sometimes the horse is in so much pain the only thing that can be done is to euthanize them. I understand it but I can't explain it. Look it up, it's pretty interesting but a grave condition.
@Jorge Montefusco, I wouldn't be too quick to blame the owner. Founder/laminitis is a metabolic disorder that is caused by many factors. Secretariat had to be put down because of laminitis. 🥺
@@cubnation “The most common cause of Laminitis is overeating large amounts of grass and fresh lucern, as well as large amounts of oats or maize rations. This overdose of carbohydrate causes the rapidly multiplying gut bacteria to release endotoxins. Laminitis can also occur within hours of foaling if the afterbirth remains in the uterus and bacteria multiply.” Both of these conditions are preventable. This is neglect. Obviously you don’t own a horse, so stop writing ignorant and misleading comments.
@@jorgemontefusco650 Thanks for proving my point by describing metabolic changes. I bet with your nasty temperament you're fun to be around. As I said Secretariat had to be put down because of laminitis. I'm 100% sure Secretariat was not neglected nor abused. I have horses, and I train horses, and I have never run into a person, such as yourself, who is so narrow-minded they can see through a keyhole with both eyes.
@@quickkpaws What is your point? Don’t overfeed your animals. Obesity is a major cause of EMS. Watch your animal closely especially those predisposed to EMS. Owning horses ain’t easy. Take care of their feet.
That toe is still way too far forward. The angle in top inch or so of the hoof, tells you where it wants to be. Would have loved to have seen an update in the change in the foot after the next shoeing.
I thought so too but only because of watching videos on shoeing. Not a farrier or a student. I was wondering if this problem had to be corrected slowly? I like videos that explain why something is being done.
@@caseyglenar7268 Founder, also called laminitis, does generally need to be corrected gradually. The tissues inside the hoof are injured, and the toe bone is out of its proper alignment.
Horses in their wild habitat/lifestyle wear down their hooves naturally. It's when we domesticated horses and changed their environment (barns, etc.) that the hoof needs to be trimmed as it is not wearing down on its own.
If you look up 'laminitis' in horses, you will see why. The toe (pedal) bone has ruptured through the lamina or capsule (which acts like a sling), and is on the verge of protruding through the sole of the foot. I think this corrective shoe takes the pressure off the pedal bone, relieving pain in the horse, while allowing the foot to heal. It's a long process, involving the vet, medication and possibly surgery.
Built to relieve pressure on parts of the hoof. He is suffering from a very painful condition called laminitis. When laminitis progresses, it's called founder.
@@RealJeep i wasn't telling a Farrier how to do their job. I was just making an observation. I didnt realize farriers were so sensitive. cant both things be true? farriers know what they are doing and breathing in burning horn smoke be bad for one's health?
@@RealJeep When client started poking his nose in, my old Boss always used to reply ... 'now just remind me Mr Jones, did I call you, or did you call me'
@Gi Gi When sparks fly, you should protect your eyes. And only because you have never seen a farrier wear safety glasses doesn't mean they don't need them.
WOW it's so cool to see the farrier take a straight rod and make it into a horse shoe, this is a special gift not everyone can do😯🐎👏
I agree, see many farriers use pre formed shoes and hydraulic 'benders' to shape them to fit. Enjoy seeing a more 'old school' approach.
My dad used preformed shoes to some degree,heating them up and reshaping them on the anvil,but he could and did shape bars into shoes when necessary.No hydraulics,just his forge,hammers and other shaping tools.He had muscles like metal cords in his forearms.It's very hard work.And dangerous if the horses he worked on weren't well trained.Broken hand,puncture wounds,broken or cracked ribs.Taped himself up and went back to work.
Ohhh,it almost hurts,physically,to see that poor horse's feet! Keeping weight on his heels,trying to ease the pressure off the sole of the hoof.My father was a farrier many years ago;one of the horses he shod on a regular basis was a champion Arabian stallion with laminitis.Dad was very ingenious when it came to problem-solving,and the horse's owners thought enough of him that when the poor horse's condition worsened to the point that nothing could help him,they contacted him to let him know,and gave him a beautiful custom binder with photos of the horse,details of his pedigree and other information.I only saw it once and Dad didn't talk about it after that one time.He didn't show his emotions much,but I knew he was sad and felt perhaps that he'd failed,ultimately.Laminitis causes a lot of suffering.I hope this horse is doing well.
Are you saying that the horse literally couldn't survive due to laminitis? Or did they kill the horse because it wasn't capable of racing anymore?
@@asvarien No,that isn't what I'm saying.Laminitis in and of itself isn't a terminal condition.But it is painful.Sometimes you can keep the horse comfortable for some time.In some cases,you can't.It depends on the severity of the symptoms.You put a horse with severe laminitis down out of kindness and the moral responsibility to spare your horse from unnecessary suffering.The horse my father was taking care of was treatable for a while.But his condition worsened eventually and his owners did what they had to do to free him from the pain.It varies from situation to situation.The great Secretariat developed a case of laminitis so severe that there was no talk of special shoes.He started to lose condition very rapidly because he was in so much pain,so he was euthanized almost immediately.
@@unseelie63 Your dad was Secretariat's farrier? 😮 Or did you just mention Sec as an example...?
Amazing stallion ❤
I love watching the work of these professional farriers and it makes me happy to know that the horses experience relief and well being after being cared for. On a side note... I am amazed that there are not more accidental fires... all that work with heat, sparks, and an open flame in an area that is mostly wood with a dirt floor that has tons of hay, grass and other flammable materials!
Thank you for showing us your "day in the life" videos!
I can’t believe what I’m seeing when I watch these farriers . The way they shape the shoe then return to the horse and voila , the shoe fits . They are craftsmen of the highest order . The horse living with pain is liberated . God Bless these people they are saviours.
That is a cool way to get the pressure off the toe of the foot. Poor guy has a way to go but he will get some serious relief.
It makes break over easier, taking pressure off the rear of the coffin bone and slowing or stopping rotation of the coffin bone.
Samantha,
You certainly sound as if you know what you’re talking about. Can you explains what the split in the front of the shoe is for? I’ve never seen that. Thanks
Laminitis leads to the coffin bone twisting and /or sinking inside the hoof forward towards the toe. Then it's very painful for the horse to put pressure on the toe = front part of the hoof.
This is where the missing part of the horseshoe comes into play. It keeps the toe floating above the ground. So if the hoof meets the ground the toe does not make contact and it hurts much less.
I hope that helps. Sorry for my english.
@@akw6078 Great explanation I understand now.
Thanks
I appreciate that you complete each hoof, including trimming down the nails before moving to the next foot. It always bothers me when I see a farrier shoe all the hooves , leaving all the protruding nails to finish at the end. Always waiting for the horse to slice itself or the farrier. Little things/safety helps. Beautiful work on this horse.
I've never seen a farrier do that. Did you see this in real life or here on a video?
Do you ever do videos after another 1-2 trims to show the correct shape of the hoof? Or do you only do the one trim? I haven't seen any repeat horses on your channel yet.
I can’t understand why some people have animals if they are not willing to take care of them and treat them right. So glad this poor horse will be getting some relief
Sometimes horse get this condition from no apparent cause.
Such compassion for this horse by a skilled farrier. ❤️🐴
Отличная работа! Приятно смотреть на работу профессионала! Удачи во всех делах! С приветом из России!
Farriers good job 👍👍👍
Very interesting shoe. I've seen them made with the part over the frog, but never with the toe removed. Really cool.
Love to watch the making of the horseshoes 😎😎😎😎
Open toed sandals🥰🥰 Sweet!!
I'm loving it !
Mesmerizing work, talent and professionalism.
A MacDonald's shoe - neat work Fella
Another good job
Very cool! Does the horse's hoof grow and correct the ankle eventually? Or, will he always need a corrective shoe for that angle on his ankle?
Great work god bless you ❤😊
Vocês são grandes profissionais, parabéns!
This farrier is 1 part fine artist. 1 part Hull. And 8 parts love and compassion.
and part vet
Such talent. I'm guessing by the horses weight, it was grass or food founder? Love to know.
Looks like coconut shavings 😂
Oh, my goodness. Those feet look so sore!
5:50 : Suddenly I want McDonalds.
love watching a pro
Clearly I have to find a source and read up on founder in horses, this is fascinating.
So founder is a disease? I didn’t understand the title at all.
@@waadfrelle I think it happens when horses eat too much rich green grass - it affects the hooves.
@@waadfrelle Founder means laminitis, inflammation of the hoof.
@@2degucitas thank you, that helps.
@Gi Gi thank you gigi. That really helps.
I have never seen a shoe like that before. What is the reason for the gap in the front of the shoe, and why is the frog covered? Sorry, I am not knowledgeable in these things? These videos are new to me. 😊❤🙏🇦🇺🐨
You don't need to apologize we're all ere to watch and learn. The shoe was built to relieve pressure I think. The horse is suffering a painful (really painful)condition called founder. It is a complicated condition, and sometimes the horse is in so much pain the only thing that can be done is to euthanize them. I understand it but I can't explain it. Look it up, it's pretty interesting but a grave condition.
This pains me to watch. I absolutely love horses. I can't understand how owners let their hooves get in such bad condition.
This channel should be named "Pimp my Horso".
What horse owner let those feet get so bad?
@Jorge Montefusco, I wouldn't be too quick to blame the owner. Founder/laminitis is a metabolic disorder that is caused by many factors. Secretariat had to be put down because of laminitis. 🥺
@@cubnation “The most common cause of Laminitis is overeating large amounts of grass and fresh lucern, as well as large amounts of oats or maize rations. This overdose of carbohydrate causes the rapidly multiplying gut bacteria to release endotoxins. Laminitis can also occur within hours of foaling if the afterbirth remains in the uterus and bacteria multiply.” Both of these conditions are preventable. This is neglect. Obviously you don’t own a horse, so stop writing ignorant and misleading comments.
@@jorgemontefusco650 Thanks for proving my point by describing metabolic changes. I bet with your nasty temperament you're fun to be around. As I said Secretariat had to be put down because of laminitis. I'm 100% sure Secretariat was not neglected nor abused. I have horses, and I train horses, and I have never run into a person, such as yourself, who is so narrow-minded they can see through a keyhole with both eyes.
@@jorgemontefusco650 Do you know what metabolic means? 🤔
@@quickkpaws What is your point? Don’t overfeed your animals. Obesity is a major cause of EMS. Watch your animal closely especially those predisposed to EMS. Owning horses ain’t easy. Take care of their feet.
That toe is still way too far forward. The angle in top inch or so of the hoof, tells you where it wants to be. Would have loved to have seen an update in the change in the foot after the next shoeing.
I thought so too but only because of watching videos on shoeing. Not a farrier or a student. I was wondering if this problem had to be corrected slowly? I like videos that explain why something is being done.
@@caseyglenar7268 Founder, also called laminitis, does generally need to be corrected gradually. The tissues inside the hoof are injured, and the toe bone is out of its proper alignment.
@@redwitch12 thank you!
I thought the same thing. Why leave so much toe?
This is my bedtime ASMR... :-D Just wondering: what is the powder he puts on the horseshoe at around 3:45?
borax for weilding metals
@@tazzoholic Ah, OK. Thank you!
I would suck at this job because i'd only be in it just to get close to the animals and try to cuddle with them or something.
Curious as to how often the horse might need another trim or shoe replacement as the healing takes place?
In normal cases every 6 to 8 weeks. In special, medical cases like this , I'm not sure.
@@lynnehuff9659 Thank you
Excelente trabalho,Deus lhe retribua com prosperidade
Did this horse recover?
Oof! The hoof in the before picture is a real mess.
This video is very hard to watch. Too much speed.
What happened to horses before humans started trimming their hoofs? Or wild horses now?
Horses in their wild habitat/lifestyle wear down their hooves naturally. It's when we domesticated horses and changed their environment (barns, etc.) that the hoof needs to be trimmed as it is not wearing down on its own.
This video sponsored by McDonalds?
Poderia mostrar os 04 cascos, fazendo 01 video para cada casco, ficaria bacana. Abraços
When I am told that we share 98% the same genes as monkeys l look at skill like this and think yeah right!
Why no toe on shoe ?
If you look up 'laminitis' in horses, you will see why. The toe (pedal) bone has ruptured through the lamina or capsule (which acts like a sling), and is on the verge of protruding through the sole of the foot. I think this corrective shoe takes the pressure off the pedal bone, relieving pain in the horse, while allowing the foot to heal. It's a long process, involving the vet, medication and possibly surgery.
It's to relieve pressure on that part of the hoof and help it to heal.
Why the open toe?
Built to relieve pressure on parts of the hoof. He is suffering from a very painful condition called laminitis. When laminitis progresses, it's called founder.
SLOW TF DOWN DUDE!!! PLEASE!!!
Why did you leave the toe open?
It's to relieve pressure on that part of the hoof and help it to heal.
Breathing in the smoke from burning on tue shoe cant be healthy.
Neither can telling a farrier how to do his job.
@@RealJeep i wasn't telling a Farrier how to do their job. I was just making an observation. I didnt realize farriers were so sensitive. cant both things be true? farriers know what they are doing and breathing in burning horn smoke be bad for one's health?
@@RealJeep
When client started poking his nose in, my old Boss always used to reply ... 'now just remind me Mr Jones, did I call you, or did you call me'
@@rynor7132Not to worry, they don't 'smoke' 60 hooves a day.
Living with city traffic is far worse
You need to wear safety glasses
You need to leave the farrier's business to the farrier.
@Gi Gi When sparks fly, you should protect your eyes. And only because you have never seen a farrier wear safety glasses doesn't mean they don't need them.
What a terrible presentation....shame...