When they're hooves are too hard it's usually from them being kept on hard dry ground or concrete if they're kept in a pasture they're hooves won't get hard like that and the only way to cut them when they're hard like that is to torch them first
It must have been a hell of a gamble when the first farrier who tried this said: "Let's blow torch that hoof and see where we end up". Nah, like most new procedures I guess they probably must have tested it on a dead horse
I always use to think in the back of my head "there's no way the horse shoes don't hurt somehow" and this man just put a torch to the hoof and that horse did not move an inch. Guess that cleared away that thought forever lmao (Just a random watcher, not involved with horses at all. So the thoughts are from someone not at all educated about horses. Lol)
The farrier drives the horseshoe nails thru what would be on a human the part of the fingernail that sticks out past the finger. It doesnt hurt the horse at all as long as its done right. Theres a bone in the very center of the hoof called the "coffin bone". Surrounding that is sensitive connective tissue, "padding like" tissue and blood vessels. Then the hoof starts. Its similar in makeup to a human nail, but extremely thick compared to our nails. Like inches thick. The outer hoof kind of acts like a shoe around the sensitive inner hoof. It doesnt hurt the horse to apply heat or drive nails thru the outer hoof anymore than it would hurt a human to do that to your shoe, as long as the nail didnt go into your foot.
What hurts about them is the joints over time. Imagine wearing metal shoes all the time and never being able to take them off. All the shock that would be absorbed by your foot if it was normal clangs on the metal shoes and goes right up to the ankles, knees and hips. I remember wearing my football studs as a kid and walking over the concrete on the way to the pitch was horrible, I can't imagine the discomfort these poor horses live in, there such compliant, sweet animals and humans walk all over them :(
@Fighting For Animals I am not a proponent of shoeing every horse just because.There are plenty of wonderful barefoot trim options and temporary boots out there. That being said, shoeing does have a place for horses with certain medical or conformation issues. A well designed custom shoe package can keep that horse sound. In addition, the few horses that still do pulling work and spend a lot of time walking on roads need shoes as their soles will wear down quickly and hurt the horse severely. So shoeing is not a universal evil or anything.
@@childofcascadiayep, horseshoes are situational. And a flat piece of metal that's securely attached to your foot is not the same as spiky soled shoes like in cleats. Not to disparage the guy above you, but shoes are completely painless for the horse and in cases where they're needed actually prevent painful damage from occuring to the hooves Definitely not needed all the time tho. I'm not an expert on how horseshoes show wear, but based on several other comments on this video from people more knowledgeable than me this horse's shoes had almost no wear, especially considering how long they would have had to be on for a hoof to get so severely overgrown. This horse definitely does not need shoes
Wow Guys! This was amazing! The torch about blew me away. Our grandpa was a ferrier for ovrt 60yrs. He was ths best arounnd Vermont and New Hampshire. Self taught. He would be wowed at all you do now! Hat s off to you all.
@@SanchoKobe He couldn't! Forced to start at 7yrs old learning the trade. He was a child slave. ( white) Knarled hands and bent back. He was not our blood grandpa, but we loved him. Amazing , loving man!
5:16 You got to love the beautiful straight line he makes with those clippers! Never seen such skillful of the clippers or the use of the hand held torch to soften the hard tissues. The final outcome IS truly a Work of Art!
New techniques sincé I have been around horses. You corrected the damages and over growth with professional ease. The filler is a great idea. Used to just have to wait out the growth.
That had to be about 20 weeks of growth! I was really surprised how good the hoof looked though afterwards. The only real distortion I saw was a slight "jam" in the lateral hairline. Hoof rings were evenly spaced from what I could see and looked like he might be a little flat footed. Good structural integrity on those appy hooves! Impressive. I deal with rock hard hooves since I live in an arid climate. Didn't know using a torch could soften them up. Might try at some point. Great job!
I know Nothing about horses and was surprised about the torch too. I wonder how one knows how long to use the torch. I would fear getting the hoof too hot and having heat traveling up and burning the horse.
@@jdm6613 hoof doesn’t transmit heat well, it would take many many minutes of burning before the horse would even feel warmth from a torch let alone actual heat. Burning it makes sense, sort of like making a dugout canoe, you burn the inside to creat char that’s easier to carve away
I've never seen a farrier use a torch on a hard hoof before!! But if an arid climate makes hooves harder, maybe it's never needed around my area. We're in hot, humid Kentucky and the problem for us was always worrying about our horses getting thrush on their frogs.
You're right I'm not even a farrier but I used to volunteer at a horse stable where I helped keep the horses fed and groomed and I would always clean theirs hooves even the really big guys and sitting there even just scrubbing hooves is a huge chore
You guys do good, honest work out there, keeping those horses comfortable. I can tell how much you care about each and every patient and it makes me happy to see it.
I’ve noticed that the way he loosens and twists to the side after each nip keeps the inner blade lined up with the previous cut. There is deep beauty in such economically elegant motions.
Excelente trabalho, excelente animal,bonissimas ferramentas, és muito habilidoso, muito obrigado por postar um vídeo tão enriquecedor,Deus lhe retribua com prosperidade
I continue to be amazed with the quality and care that goes into every shoe on every horse. The attention to detail is great. And every horse gets a nice finishing touch. I love seeing all the myriad of ways trims and shoes can customized to suit each horse, even if this one was relatively straightforward.
Just a masterful piece of work! I love how you made the clip and again made the shoe fit the hoof and not the other way around. Wow! The shoe should always be an extension of the horse's hoof.
Very good work. Thanks for the advice. as I do that job on my horses and I asked Maupin Farrier Co... that question about hard hoof or frog you know. and they never answered me!!! since the horses on my ranch have a very hard hoof! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and great job. Greetings from Sonora Mex.
It's just crazy to me how SOMEONE figured out that you can safely USE A BLOWTORCH ON A HORSE'S FOOT without hurting or scaring the horse and without damaging the hooves! That's amazing!
A pleasure to watch this trim and shoeing. The torch... Holy moly! And I got a little peek at that beautiful appaloosa blanket when the camera zoomed out! Good horse. Great farrier.
Man oh man what a long foot, that old boy had worn those shoes a long time, so long that the nails had almost grown out, and that frog was something else. You done a great job getting him back to where he needs to be, I bet he felt better getting off his heels, even if he is a couple of inches shorter. 🐎👍🇺🇸
@@jdm6613 When you pick up a horse's hoof, you'll see a V beginning at the heel, pointing down towards the toe or tip. The frog is made of a tough spongy type material, that helps protect the inside of the hoof, and it also acts a shock absorber for the hoof.
I'm just sitting here imagining myself going for a pedicure, being told my nails are super hard, and watching the nail tech pull out a torch to soften them up. Horse hooves are wild.
So nice watching a real pro doing everything possible to help the very well behaved and patient horse. It was a pleasure to see the end result. One lucky horse getting such a nice job done to his hooves. Thank you for excellent and interesting video. Watching from Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia.
That's amazing. It looks so much better. I didn't think you would be able to do it in one trim. I am really impressed. That's a lucky horse to have you working on him. Even made your own clip. Hopefully in the future they trim the horse more regular. Could get ugly if left a long time with that clip on
ok, I suppose this is the traditional way of shoeing a horsehoof but what I want to know is what you guys do to keep your back alive. bending over like this finishes my back in no time.
@@minisportsprodz3337 If they keep the horse shod for riding on rocky terrain or for traction up and down hills then yes, the horse needs shoes. But this horses shoes had almost no wear and they had been on for many, many months, as indicated by the extreme foot length. So that indicates the horse was not even walking in a pasture.
I don't know why people have animals if they aren't going to take proper care of them. While it's nowhere near the worst I've ever seen on channels like this, it's still a lot of growth, and must have caused the horse some discomfort in his legs, which would lead to lameness eventually. If all they want is a horse-shaped decoration to stand around looking pretty, they should just buy a lawn ornament.
You are just assuming things and talking out of your rear. You aren’t there you are looking at your phone probably and you have no idea how they care for the animals.
I can tell whoever shoots these is having fun. Way to go getting that slick rack focus around 6:23! Also the steady camera, mix of close-ups and wide-shots really tells the full story. Love it!
I said to friend as we watched you work, 'that horse was not shod correctly, the hoof not cut back enough ' poor horse '. Good job this time it is smaller and better fitting. Beautiful job farrier. Thanks a lot for setting it right.🇦🇺🐎🍎🍎🍎🎆💯👍👍👄
Watched a vid on RUclips here where a young lady was being taught to shoe a horse, they used a machine ,like a small hand held angle grinder with a 3 or 4 inch cutting/filing disc in it, it wasn't clear which but it was very quick to get rid of excess material. I will say here that all I know about horses is they have a leg in each corner step on your toes and fart in your face.
Quick question about hoof care. Can you soak hooves in warm water first before trying to clip and style the hooves for arid climates? I have read a long ways back that it helped as long as you do two a day to prevent you and your horse from tiring out, plus it helps build trust if you do it often. Another question. How many times is recommended for caring for your horse hooves? Clip and shoe them every few weeks? I just had enough practice from a childhood of horseback riding and a Girl Scouts field trip to know to clean away pebbles, dirt and rocks from hooves after a ride. ^^
DANG! Using a blowtorch on hooves shows ya just how tough those are. Appreciate the other commenters mentioning the heat doesn’t travel well through them,
I saw he put pressure on the horses tendons on the lower leg to get his foot up, havnt seen that technique it worked like a charm ive seen guys just tap the leg to let the horse know they're there then just yank it up
I see too many videos where the heels are not trimmed back, but you got all the heel and pulled the toe back too. I am sure the horse is a lot more comfortable, tendons not being yanked on and break over is much easier. Great work.
Who are these idiots that keep clicking the don't like button? These are probably the best videos and most informative that I've seen. keep up the good work guys.
Horses in nature don't have horseshoes. they wear down naturally. The horses with the weakest and deformed hooves wind up living a shorter life though, so natural selection takes care of making sure the ones that live in the wild are stronger.
I get the torch thing...my pedicurist needs to use on e of those on my feet on occasion. Hahaha All kidding aside, I'm a dog guy. What you guys do...like magic to me. I've always loved horses, never had the resources nor the needed space for them. I always felt they were a majestic animal. Thank God for amazing, caring craftsmen like yourself.
Horse is very used to being handled. Feet are long, they’re hard because it’s used on hard dry ground. This is Idaho, rough country maybe. This nice Appie deserves comfortable feet. New owner maybe? Impossible to judge.
Fascinating. I have never seen the trick of heating the sole with a propane torch to soften before. Curious, it looked like you twisted off the nails on the outside of the hoof, but bended over the nails on the inside, true? Why?
This is why I learned to trim my horses feet. Using propane in a barn is not something I would do and using it to burn off the hood again is not something I would do. I prefer to soak the hoof with water and hydrogen peroxide, which I use to get rid of infection. I do a natural trim. Too much sole was removed.
I have never seen a hoof blow torched before, the horse was so well behaved. Great job and I’m sure the horse is a lot more comfortable.
Me either! And I've had horses my entire life!
When they're hooves are too hard it's usually from them being kept on hard dry ground or concrete if they're kept in a pasture they're hooves won't get hard like that and the only way to cut them when they're hard like that is to torch them first
That was unexpected to be sure. Also, why am I watching these videos? Damn rabbit holes. 🐇
It must have been a hell of a gamble when the first farrier who tried this said: "Let's blow torch that hoof and see where we end up". Nah, like most new procedures I guess they probably must have tested it on a dead horse
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I always use to think in the back of my head "there's no way the horse shoes don't hurt somehow" and this man just put a torch to the hoof and that horse did not move an inch. Guess that cleared away that thought forever lmao
(Just a random watcher, not involved with horses at all. So the thoughts are from someone not at all educated about horses. Lol)
The farrier drives the horseshoe nails thru what would be on a human the part of the fingernail that sticks out past the finger. It doesnt hurt the horse at all as long as its done right. Theres a bone in the very center of the hoof called the "coffin bone". Surrounding that is sensitive connective tissue, "padding like" tissue and blood vessels. Then the hoof starts. Its similar in makeup to a human nail, but extremely thick compared to our nails. Like inches thick.
The outer hoof kind of acts like a shoe around the sensitive inner hoof. It doesnt hurt the horse to apply heat or drive nails thru the outer hoof anymore than it would hurt a human to do that to your shoe, as long as the nail didnt go into your foot.
What hurts about them is the joints over time.
Imagine wearing metal shoes all the time and never being able to take them off.
All the shock that would be absorbed by your foot if it was normal clangs on the metal shoes and goes right up to the ankles, knees and hips.
I remember wearing my football studs as a kid and walking over the concrete on the way to the pitch was horrible, I can't imagine the discomfort these poor horses live in, there such compliant, sweet animals and humans walk all over them :(
@Fighting For Animals
I am not a proponent of shoeing every horse just because.There are plenty of wonderful barefoot trim options and temporary boots out there. That being said, shoeing does have a place for horses with certain medical or conformation issues. A well designed custom shoe package can keep that horse sound. In addition, the few horses that still do pulling work and spend a lot of time walking on roads need shoes as their soles will wear down quickly and hurt the horse severely. So shoeing is not a universal evil or anything.
@@childofcascadiayep, horseshoes are situational. And a flat piece of metal that's securely attached to your foot is not the same as spiky soled shoes like in cleats. Not to disparage the guy above you, but shoes are completely painless for the horse and in cases where they're needed actually prevent painful damage from occuring to the hooves
Definitely not needed all the time tho. I'm not an expert on how horseshoes show wear, but based on several other comments on this video from people more knowledgeable than me this horse's shoes had almost no wear, especially considering how long they would have had to be on for a hoof to get so severely overgrown. This horse definitely does not need shoes
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Respect!
Without RUclips I would never have the chance to watch this.
Awesome....
I was thinking the same thing. I’d never have seen this in a million years
Wow Guys! This was amazing! The torch about blew me away. Our grandpa was a ferrier for ovrt 60yrs. He was ths best arounnd Vermont and New Hampshire. Self taught. He would be wowed at all you do now! Hat s off to you all.
@@SanchoKobe He couldn't! Forced to start at 7yrs old learning the trade. He was a child slave. ( white) Knarled hands and bent back. He was not our blood grandpa, but we loved him. Amazing , loving man!
I'm sorry he's not around anymore. Sounds like a great guy :(
5:16 You got to love the beautiful straight line he makes with those clippers! Never seen such skillful of the clippers or the use of the hand held torch to soften the hard tissues. The final outcome IS truly a Work of Art!
New techniques sincé I have been around horses. You corrected the damages and over growth with professional ease. The filler is a great idea. Used to just have to wait out the growth.
That had to be about 20 weeks of growth! I was really surprised how good the hoof looked though afterwards. The only real distortion I saw was a slight "jam" in the lateral hairline. Hoof rings were evenly spaced from what I could see and looked like he might be a little flat footed. Good structural integrity on those appy hooves! Impressive.
I deal with rock hard hooves since I live in an arid climate. Didn't know using a torch could soften them up. Might try at some point.
Great job!
I know Nothing about horses and was surprised about the torch too. I wonder how one knows how long to use the torch. I would fear getting the hoof too hot and having heat traveling up and burning the horse.
The Hoof GP uses a torch on cows' hooves! I didn't know it could be used on a horse's hooves, too.
@@jdm6613 hoof doesn’t transmit heat well, it would take many many minutes of burning before the horse would even feel warmth from a torch let alone actual heat. Burning it makes sense, sort of like making a dugout canoe, you burn the inside to creat char that’s easier to carve away
I've never seen a farrier use a torch on a hard hoof before!! But if an arid climate makes hooves harder, maybe it's never needed around my area. We're in hot, humid Kentucky and the problem for us was always worrying about our horses getting thrush on their frogs.
My hat's always off to you super professionals. Thanks for the insightful commentary here!
You made that look so easy. Really impressive. I think being a ferrier must be hard on the lower back.
You're right I'm not even a farrier but I used to volunteer at a horse stable where I helped keep the horses fed and groomed and I would always clean theirs hooves even the really big guys and sitting there even just scrubbing hooves is a huge chore
It is, since when you hold a leg up the horse is just leaning on you a little, it's hard to keep balance if it's a heavy one.
I never thought or imagined i'd be here, watching a horse get their hooves fixed. but here i am and im enjoying it
You guys do good, honest work out there, keeping those horses comfortable. I can tell how much you care about each and every patient and it makes me happy to see it.
I'm amazed by how even all of your nipping was! So straight, no jagged edges!
I’ve noticed that the way he loosens and twists to the side after each nip keeps the inner blade lined up with the previous cut. There is deep beauty in such economically elegant motions.
Yeah crazy skill built there! Was awesome
What amazes me is just how patient horses are.
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Excelente trabalho, excelente animal,bonissimas ferramentas, és muito habilidoso, muito obrigado por postar um vídeo tão enriquecedor,Deus lhe retribua com prosperidade
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I continue to be amazed with the quality and care that goes into every shoe on every horse. The attention to detail is great. And every horse gets a nice finishing touch. I love seeing all the myriad of ways trims and shoes can customized to suit each horse, even if this one was relatively straightforward.
It was helpful to see the trimmed pieces stacked up and made a great visual of how much you cut off. Thanks!
There is something so rewarding and satisfying to see such neglect get turned into a beautiful work of craftsmanship.
Thanks for sharing. 😊
Just a masterful piece of work! I love how you made the clip and again made the shoe fit the hoof and not the other way around. Wow! The shoe should always be an extension of the horse's hoof.
Shocked at the overall length of these hooves.
You did fantastic job ‼️
You guys and ladies make that chore look so easy. Thank you
Very good work. Thanks for the advice. as I do that job on my horses and I asked Maupin Farrier Co... that question about hard hoof or frog you know. and they never answered me!!! since the horses on my ranch have a very hard hoof! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and great job. Greetings from Sonora Mex.
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I'm not a farrier by any means but i'd try soaking the hooves in water instead of using the blowtorch.
@Job Quijada, If I was drowning I wouldn't ask Maupin "Farrier" Co. for help. 😖😖😖
@@Copyright-di4we That would take days, and that would have been the owners responsibility. The farrier did what he had to do, and it worked.
The farrier, not just a skill, it is art. Farrier's must never stop being challenged and learning is what I take away from these videos.
Absolutely fascinating for an old city kid. You have learned your craft and skills well!
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Dang ...! Who knew you could take a torch to the bottom of a horse's hoof? Learned something new today !!
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You guys don't get paid enough. The care you give these horse's is outstanding! Thanks for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS
The absolute craftsmanship amazing to watch
I love watching this. It's a form of art 🎨 ✨️ 😍
It's just crazy to me how SOMEONE figured out that you can safely USE A BLOWTORCH ON A HORSE'S FOOT without hurting or scaring the horse and without damaging the hooves! That's amazing!
If you think about it they’ve been applying red-hot horseshoes to hooves for centuries so it makes sense a blowtorch would be fine.
A pleasure to watch this trim and shoeing. The torch... Holy moly! And I got a little peek at that beautiful appaloosa blanket when the camera zoomed out! Good horse. Great farrier.
This got to be one of the most satisfying things to watch... amazing, thanks
You guys are amazing. Bringing relief to these animals. And giving the every best care. Lovely skill set
I do not own a horse- nor will I ever own a horse... yet I can't stop watching these videos. 😂😂
Man oh man what a long foot, that old boy had worn those shoes a long time, so long that the nails had almost grown out, and that frog was something else.
You done a great job getting him back to where he needs to be, I bet he felt better getting off his heels, even if he is a couple of inches shorter. 🐎👍🇺🇸
Mate, what is a frog (that relates to a horse)?
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When you pick up a horse's hoof, you'll see a V beginning at the heel, pointing down towards the toe or tip.
The frog is made of a tough spongy type material, that helps protect the inside of the hoof, and it also acts a shock absorber for the hoof.
@@RealJohnWayne thanks mate.
It's ashame what Grizzly did to your dog
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@@RealJohnWayne LOL, there's an old American western that starred a character, John Wayne. Sorry mate, seen the name and couldn't resist.
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Wow, that is a beautiful looking shoe, great work !
I'm just sitting here imagining myself going for a pedicure, being told my nails are super hard, and watching the nail tech pull out a torch to soften them up. Horse hooves are wild.
So nice watching a real pro doing everything possible to help the very well behaved and patient horse. It was a pleasure to see the end result. One lucky horse getting such a nice job done to his hooves. Thank you for excellent and interesting video. Watching from Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia.
an aggressive approach with a gentle, thoughtful, careful application. And the proof is in the pudding; the healed hoof
That's amazing. It looks so much better. I didn't think you would be able to do it in one trim. I am really impressed. That's a lucky horse to have you working on him. Even made your own clip. Hopefully in the future they trim the horse more regular. Could get ugly if left a long time with that clip on
Amazing.. such clean cuts with the clippers. So much love and care with the shoes. Fantastic work 👏
ok, I suppose this is the traditional way of shoeing a horsehoof but what I want to know is what you guys do to keep your back alive. bending over like this finishes my back in no time.
There was hardly any wear on that shoe for how long it had been on the foot. Why do the owners bother shoeing a horse that is just standing in a pen?
You don't know what they use it for?
@@minisportsprodz3337 If they keep the horse shod for riding on rocky terrain or for traction up and down hills then yes, the horse needs shoes. But this horses shoes had almost no wear and they had been on for many, many months, as indicated by the extreme foot length. So that indicates the horse was not even walking in a pasture.
@@BadHairdayKimmie keep the skill sharp? Preparation for just in case?
I don't know why people have animals if they aren't going to take proper care of them. While it's nowhere near the worst I've ever seen on channels like this, it's still a lot of growth, and must have caused the horse some discomfort in his legs, which would lead to lameness eventually. If all they want is a horse-shaped decoration to stand around looking pretty, they should just buy a lawn ornament.
You are just assuming things and talking out of your rear. You aren’t there you are looking at your phone probably and you have no idea how they care for the animals.
Perfeito!, Muito obrigado por vídeos dessa qualidade, Parabéns pelo trabalho, muito inspirador!
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Very experienced & caring Farrier.
I can tell whoever shoots these is having fun. Way to go getting that slick rack focus around 6:23! Also the steady camera, mix of close-ups and wide-shots really tells the full story. Love it!
It's amusing to watch the horse hair float around you as you're shoeing the horse. It's all over your jacket sleeve 😆
Profissional 👏👏 parabéns 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
These animals are so well behaved!
I said to friend as we watched you work, 'that horse was not shod correctly, the hoof not cut back enough ' poor horse '. Good job this time it is smaller and better fitting.
Beautiful job farrier. Thanks a lot for setting it right.🇦🇺🐎🍎🍎🍎🎆💯👍👍👄
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Man, did not expect to see so many farriers in the same place. That must be a lot of horses!
Should be some happy dogs after that trim! Never seen a torch used before, and it sure did the trick!
Watched a vid on RUclips here where a young lady was being taught to shoe a horse, they used a machine ,like a small hand held angle grinder with a 3 or 4 inch cutting/filing disc in it, it wasn't clear which but it was very quick to get rid of excess material. I will say here that all I know about horses is they have a leg in each corner step on your toes and fart in your face.
Holy Laminitis, Batman !!!
That one ladies toes at the bus stop bench
Quick question about hoof care. Can you soak hooves in warm water first before trying to clip and style the hooves for arid climates? I have read a long ways back that it helped as long as you do two a day to prevent you and your horse from tiring out, plus it helps build trust if you do it often. Another question. How many times is recommended for caring for your horse hooves? Clip and shoe them every few weeks? I just had enough practice from a childhood of horseback riding and a Girl Scouts field trip to know to clean away pebbles, dirt and rocks from hooves after a ride. ^^
Parabéns pela competência profissional excelente
DANG! Using a blowtorch on hooves shows ya just how tough those are. Appreciate the other commenters mentioning the heat doesn’t travel well through them,
Its always so satisfying when the farrier nips the hoof wall off in one continuous piece from the point of the bar to the other.
nice job love watching you care more about the shoe fitting the horse than some people who are fitting shoes for people
Oooh warm and toasty hoof. 😊
Excellent work; first time I've seen a hoof being torched like that, but the results were obvious. Great video.
Hun trabajo muy bien hecho gracias y saludos cordiales 🇪🇦🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I saw he put pressure on the horses tendons on the lower leg to get his foot up, havnt seen that technique it worked like a charm ive seen guys just tap the leg to let the horse know they're there then just yank it up
We never used to shoe our pleasure Appaloosas. They're known for their tough feet. Never saw the torch used before. Interesting and good job!
Excellent workmanship!! Enjoyed watching.
Bless that guys back. Mine hurt watching this.
I bet the horse appreciated the heel support! Nice work.
I see too many videos where the heels are not trimmed back, but you got all the heel and pulled the toe back too. I am sure the horse is a lot more comfortable, tendons not being yanked on and break over is much easier. Great work.
Who are these idiots that keep clicking the don't like button? These are probably the best videos and most informative that I've seen. keep up the good work guys.
I have watched a lot of these , with cows too, but never saw a fire being use. Amazing!! Great job
Kudos to whomever was holding the camera as you did excellent closeups.
No sabía que a los caballos se les diera ese tratamiento de maniquiur ...mis respetos es un gran trabajo...pensé que solo le ponían la herradura y ya
I’m more concerned about this guys back after all these years for hunching over doing this for many years!
I was just thinking of this as well 🤔
This was a great video. Thank you
That's great a really good cut back. More shaw footed. 👍🐎💯
I was really watching the angles os the entire foot on the before and after. What a nice improvement,
My back is going to be hurting for days after watching this video. lol !
Wow that looks like hard work. Like trying to cut concrete. Great job. Enjoyed watching the restoration.
Great work. Makes me wonder what wild horses do in nature. Do their hooves wear down more?
Nice username 😂 made me do a triple take
As someone who knows next to nothing about horses, I was kind of wondering the same thing.
Yes
Horses in nature don't have horseshoes. they wear down naturally. The horses with the weakest and deformed hooves wind up living a shorter life though, so natural selection takes care of making sure the ones that live in the wild are stronger.
@@Copyright-di4we Exactly, poor footed horses don’t get to breed as much in the wild…
You are doing the best shoes I ever seen.
I get the torch thing...my pedicurist needs to use on e of those on my feet on occasion. Hahaha All kidding aside, I'm a dog guy. What you guys do...like magic to me. I've always loved horses, never had the resources nor the needed space for them. I always felt they were a majestic animal. Thank God for amazing, caring craftsmen like yourself.
I bet those horses are like "awwwww yeah, the foot guy is here!"
Previous guy wasn't lying when he said his shoes wouldn't come off
Horse is very used to being handled. Feet are long, they’re hard because it’s used on hard dry ground. This is Idaho, rough country maybe. This nice Appie deserves comfortable feet. New owner maybe? Impossible to judge.
Fascinating. I have never seen the trick of heating the sole with a propane torch to soften before. Curious, it looked like you twisted off the nails on the outside of the hoof, but bended over the nails on the inside, true? Why?
Thank you for sharing this skilled set of hands.
imagine going to get your nails done and your nail tech pulls out a blowtorch lol. didn't know that was a thing, super cool to see!
This is why I learned to trim my horses feet. Using propane in a barn is not something I would do and using it to burn off the hood again is not something I would do. I prefer to soak the hoof with water and hydrogen peroxide, which I use to get rid of infection. I do a natural trim. Too much sole was removed.
That horse does really well with clipping
Very nice manicure there. Great job.
QUESTION:. Cow hoof trimmers use a power sanding? Tool on the hooves. Do you ever use those?
Okay now I have 2favorite Farriers you and S&S Horseshoeing. You make it look so easy and I know it is not easy.
I saw someone do this while I was high on acid, and I thought it was the most satisfying thing I had ever seen... ever...
Beautiful job......pleasure to see!! Thank you.
Interesting. That horse was really calm. How do you deal with a horse that is not so nice? I really like the toe cap on this shoe. Horsey be stylin'.
If the horses can talks, they would love to say THANK YOU.
Wow that was awesome. What a difference.
Hard work - amazing craftsman!
WOW!!!!!YOU ARE A PERFEC ARTIST!!!!THANK YOU FOR THESE POOR ANIMAL...👏👏👏👏👏👋SPAIN.