Apollo the Shire Horse SINGLE HOOF RESTORATION less than 20, ASMR feet the size of dinner plates!!

[@miked1639]

125$ a hoof doesn’t seem unreasonable. This guy is definitely a artist

[@jeanneharris5421]

Such a good boy! I know nothing about horses, but I love Apollo!❤❤

[@kathleenscavone1251]

watching your farrier take care of Apollo's foot was like watching my dad. He was one of the few best farriers on Long Island and Queens New York. great work.

[@lilianmcguigan9240]

So happy Apollo has someone who loves him and is willing and able to give him proper care.

[@deelynn312]

Ohhh the handsome shire I love so much. ❤

[@apollotheshire]

Me too! Thank you ☺️

[@Xavier-ku7zz]

It will be nice to see the horse face seem like he is enjoying.

[@apollotheshire]

Thanks for watching! Please subscribe 🙏

[@enricosharif2060]

This horse is just as beautiful as my darmal horse I rode as a child, Karmen a beautiful mare

[@apollotheshire]

Glad this was nostalgic for you! Greetings from us - Santiago and Apollo 🙂

[@miric6224]

Holy cow…er horse! My how beautiful they are. Don’t know which color I like best?! I just know I like furry feet!thanks for taking us along.

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Santiago, this farrier is a true athlete, isn't he? I hope Apollo's hoofs are doing better and that he is more comfortable. He is so patient. Apollo could teach kindness to anyone quiet enough to hear him. 🥰🥰🥰

[@mexicolindo5411]

Best pedicure ever!

[@justasreal5483]

THIS OWNER IS THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO APOLLO - EVER

[@kerrymti1151]

My father in law used to shoe horses at Churchill Downs, back in the day. He loved that job, but his favorite horses to shoe were the BIG boys! He ended up buying two Belgian's and we absolutely loved those big boys, they are awesome!

[@apollotheshire]

Wow that is no small undertaking. Very admirable! Thanks for watching and commenting! I hope you’ll subscribe! 🐴

[@fordshaw5833]

Ya know a farrier shoeing Apollo would make a great painting.

[@apollotheshire]

I just might have a couple in the works 🤫 thanks for watching!

[@paulrobertson7650]

It's really nice to see a farrier take his time...they normally are in a great hurry...

[@apollotheshire]

It’s a very slow process when it’s done right! Thanks for watching, please subscribe 🙂

[@TheEmpressMouse]

That's a great name for a Shire. I loved this video.

[@apollotheshire]

Thank you 🙏 I thought I would call him Appa for short but it’s always just been Apollo. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@TheCharleecrat]

Only the best for our Mr. Fancy Pants lol I love him

[@cashcolin1537]

You could tell this guys has a lot more experience than the first video I watched just by how he grabs his tools. Years and years of experience

[@paulinev1757]

Experience doesn't mean that he's good.

[@cattymajiv]

@@paulinev1757 It usually does, unless the person is totally incompetent.

[@deelynn312]

Haven’t seen any videos lately. I hope you don’t think I’m some kind nut! I have loved horses since I was a little girl and I also paint. Seeing Apollo become a a totally different horse from beginning to now is amazing and it makes me so happy to watch his beauty and kindness. Thank you for sharing this amazing horse 🐎.

[@apollotheshire]

Thanks for following our journey! 🙏

[@nightingalerx7370]

Love seeing handsome Apollo.❤️ Thank you for your interesting content.

[@apollotheshire]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🐴

[@Brighter7]

Such a good boy during the shoeing. I look forward to hearing Apolo’s rescue story.

[@apollotheshire]

It’s almost ready, might be the next video loaded. Didn’t realize there was so much to tell about his story! Keep watching for it ☺️

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Great video. Such a talented farrier and Apollo is such a good patient boy ♥️ Thanks for sharing.

[@apollotheshire]

Thank you so much! I think it’s fascinating!! Apollo is wonderful!! I couldn’t have hoped for a better horse!!

[@simoneu.nathaus7292]

That is totally amazing ! I never realized how much hard work this is,and how skillfull these farriers have to be...wonderful ! And what agood,patient boy Apollo is !! Really....not once did he even try to pull his foot away or anything....I'm stunned..you don't get to see good craftmansship like this anymore these days..Bravo ! 🥰👏👏👌

[@Just1Nora]

Since seeing Apollo's first hoof fix from the bad farrier maybe a year or so ago for me, praise mother algorithm, it's great to see him improving, more comfortable, and looking a lot happier and healthier. Shires are one of my favorite breeds and Apollo is such a handsome boy. 😍

[@Awenda18]

So, will Apollo always need a therapeutic shoeing concept for his thin soles? What a treasure, your farrier is‼️

[@apollotheshire]

No, it’s corrective. So he should be able to grow thicker soles in time

[@cattymajiv]

@@apollotheshire Thanks so much for explaining! ❤❤❤

[@LilLoo226]

I love to watch good farriers work --- it's such a joy to see them transform hooves!

[@gillianesquilant4091]

That Blacksmith is a real craftsman...wow....great video, with a lovely horse, and so beautifully cared for :)

[@rebelbelle62]

Apollo is such a sweetheart. He just stands patiently and lets the farrier do what he needs to do. A beautiful boy.

[@apollotheshire]

He knows 100% that he is being helped and cared for. Understands healing is happening. He’s such a good horse ☺️

[@cattymajiv]

@@apollotheshire What a lovely reply you gave! Apollo and all horses, in fact all animals, deserve good health and happiness, a stress free life. Or free from the bad kind, but with some of the positive kinds of stress, the healthy kinds. It's so wonderful that you are giving this beautiful boy everything he needs.

[@judyperodeau4945]

Love this farrier! Meticulous and awesome coordination with his tools and his subject!😃👏🏼

[@FawneDaBear]

Thank you for explaining why you burn the shoes on. I figured that was a part of the fitting but it always baffled me. :D Today I learned!

[@narellemacpherson9759]

What a beautiful nature Apollo has dear boy

[@apollotheshire]

The best! Thanks for watching! Greetings from me and Apollo 🙂

[@mjc1530]

After seeing Apollo's rescue story, I was interested in seeing more about him. Absolutely fascinating - and thanks for the brief explanation to this video. What a lovely, good natured boy!

[@MoonwolfeConsulting]

Watching your farrier craft a hot shoe brought back memories. We had an exceptional farrier back in the late sixties. He was a retired U S Cavalry blacksmith. He had the magic touch as does your farrier, to repair damage done by lesser individuals. Hope Apollo suffered no permanent damage.

[@apollotheshire]

Exceptional farriers are hard to find but certainly leave a life long impression. Apollo is doing great now. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊🐴

[@woodywoodman2319]

Don't know how or why this genre of videos popped up in my feed... but it's fascinating! First was the HoofGP, (Scottish cow hoof trimmer!), now this! Again... fascinating! Can't stop watching! Brings back memories of watching my Grandfather doing this! Thanks! Gorgeous Animals BTW!!!

[@tictactoe325]

He has such a kind eye. I love how he’s so chilled that his bottom lip is all droopy

[@nottheone582]

so nice to watch apollo's journey! you can tell how appreciative he is to finally have good care and attention. what a gentleman 😍

[@АлексейЯкупов-ю9л]

Dexterous hands of the master! Great technology! Very interesting! Thank you!

[@bedminstergirl9049]

Master Class in action, Horse and Farrier as one.

[@JRN007]

It looks like Apollo just enjoys that. Smoke and all. Lol. I’ve never seen anyone get that good of a fit before. He makes me want to be his apprentice. Lol

[@apollotheshire]

Me too and I don’t even want to be a farrier! Thanks for watching. Please subscribe, Apollo worked hard for it! 🖤

[@marymiller8769]

Amazed that the heat of the shoe doesn’t hurt or irritate the horse. It really must smell tho!

[@apollotheshire]

It does have a very distinct smell! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@viviancripps4229]

This horse deserves the love that he now gets and I truly hope that he is doing better

[@frankthespank]

Beautiful horse! Wow! 🤠

[@supremlyfoxylass]

Love the magnificent Apollo!

[@apollotheshire]

Me too! I hope you’ll subscribe (if you haven’t already)! Greetings from us - Santiago and Apollo 🙂

[@supremlyfoxylass]

@@apollotheshire of course I’ve subscribed!! Since the first time I saw the two of you!

[@Phlowermom]

I envy you your wherewithal to be able to live this sort of life. Pets cost money, the bigger the pet, the bigger the money! To be able to give Apollo and your family this quality of life must be very gratifying, personally I mean. It must come with a certain amount of satisfaction and relief that you are able to provide for them all. You are blessed.

[@cattymajiv]

What a beautiful comment! And entirely true too, I'm sure! ❤❤❤

[@amaru163]

Apollo’ is such a patient fella, given how badly his feet were done before. It looked so painful, yet he still stands quietly.

[@kimberlycrouch7228]

What a beautiful horse!

[@BestNailTech]

Very cool! Loved the farrier vid!

[@AintNoFool]

Amazing. He is receiving such great love & care! Thanks for sharing.

[@PLS.54]

Nothing like a good farrier, to make a happy horse 😉

[@juanitaross5492]

Can't wait to see how Apollo moves after his super duper farrier treatment. This is only the second video I've seen so far. I could smell the shavings through my phone. Hahahaha.

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

Apollo has such kind eyes

[@apollotheshire]

He totally does! Please subscribe! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Such good hoofcare!

[@barbgardiner5719]

I had a quarter horse who was 1 size smaller than draft horse shoes! His feet were huge, but he rode like you were in a rocking chair

[@sleepinglioness5754]

Bless his little heart...he stood there so calmly through the entire episode, even though his hair got messed! This was amazing. I remember he had problems with his feet some time ago. Now he has his own version of Dr. Scholl shoe cushioning! I don't envy that poor farrier's back at the end of the day... (Didn't receive this and your newer video in my notifications. Will make sure to double check your channel in the future.)

[@cattymajiv]

I could not do that work for 5 minutes, even when I was young! But thank goodness some good people are willing to do it. I bet they all develope spinal problems though! ♥️🐴🐎🐴♥️

[@sleepinglioness5754]

@@cattymajiv I agree!! Plus he relies on his 'back' for his livelihood. Great guy and nerves of steel doing that job! 🔨(there are no horseshoe emojis!!!)

[@burkhardt7372]

Hard to imagine anyone ever neglecting such a beautiful big boy as Apollo

[@apollotheshire]

It wasn't really like that. The previous owner was in a horrible car accident and was hospitalized for 3-4 months... Apollo was left to fend for himself, until I was lucky enough to find him.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Life happens ...to us all.

[@gloriadavidson8599]

Wonderful video watching someone at the of the their game !!! Love from the UK x

[@apollotheshire]

Any craft done masterfully is amazing to watch! I totally agree

[@Globally1201]

APOLLO IS ONE GOOD LOOKIN' SHIRE!!!😍💜🐎🐴😃🙋🙏👍

[@tsw1963]

Very interesting to see all the work that goes into shoeing a horse. At what point do you know when to stop digging, cutting and nailing the shoes on? I was afraid it would hurt at some point.

[@apollotheshire]

I am no farrier but have felt the same watching them at work. They have so much practice and training they just seem to know when. Thanks for your comment, please subscribe! 🙂

[@Qadupae]

The poor boi just needed a good quality pedicure and some insoles XD I love it so much

[@honestyisadyingvirtue]

Apollo looks like how I feel (and look) in the morning lol. My spirit animal. 😆

[@apollotheshire]

😂 Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂

[@pamgrat5126]

Nice that he knew too as the pak for comfort!

[@Clara-ph7my]

You never see because you are not close up enough, the skill of a farrier. Never mind it being a back breaking job. To just trim the foot, shape for balance, cushion for comfort. That is without the shoe being placed. It is amazing really the dedicated craftsmanship involved with being a farrier. To be honest I value my back more.

[@wadehiggins1919]

I can see why both the horse and farrier would be quite happy with the jell used for the center of his shoes.

[@katherinestormont3600]

You've got a GREAT farrier!

[@131dyana]

thank you for sharing that with us.

[@sherreeroper7656]

Poor baby, those hooves were packed w gunk.. that shawer(?)has his work cut out for him..get it? Cut out? But he did his best and it is good..oh wow! He's getting slippers or cush for his feet.thats gotta be so nice.

[@sheilam4964]

Wow his hooves look so much better now than they did Feb 21, 2021, better colour and better shape, better angle.

[@apollotheshire]

Thanks for watching! Greetings from me and Apollo 🙂

[@Marketsolo]

That sure is some hard work!

[@Marketsolo]

Plus, considering how foot sore he was, it must be a huge relief to finally be comfortable..

[@YVM3311]

Id love to hear about how this liquid applied padding worked for Apolo. It’s been 4 months since this posting. Improvements?

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Thank you for sharing.💙🐴

[@apollotheshire]

You are welcome, more Apollo videos to come. ☺️

[@joanneriley3899]

I’ve always wondered how if a horse can feel pain from a rock embedded in their foot, how do they not feel pain from a hot shoe? Ps I’m not a horse person, I just love watching horses from a distance.

[@catherinehall7522]

I just watched this video on the Ferrier working on a single hoof restoration for Apollo. I did not think this was a superior job at all. I’ve been watching some KZbin farriers younger guys that are really excellent. There’s one in the Pacific Northwest, who is very precise in his measurements I recommend you taking a look at other possibilities.

[@cattymajiv]

I'm not connected with the channel and I know very little about farrier work, so I can't say if you are right or wrong, but I do really appreciate that you were diplomatic with your opinion, instead of rude, like some people are, and you didn't criticize the farrier directly. If only everyone was as polite and thoughtful as you are! Your message still came across I think. If I had a horse, I would definately go and check the sources you mentioned. All the best to you! ❤🐴🐎🐴❤

[@ewenlin8504]

How do you guys not get back problems from doing this?? My back is aching just watching you. Great stuff though!

[@apollotheshire]

These guys are MACHINES!! So strong!!

[@spamgarbage6999]

Lol they do

[@jovicrazed]

It would be so helpful if there was commentary about what is being done. Like, what was the purpose of pumping stuff into the hoof area under the tape?

[@apollotheshire]

Check out my other shoeing videos for more commentary. Thanks for watching. Greetings from me and Apollo 🙂

[@Justhorse1967]

큰말 장제는 힘들지요~^^ 잘 보고 갑니다 It's hard to shoesing a big horse~^^

[@apollotheshire]

YES!!! My hats off you guys and the amazing work you do!! Thanks for the comment

[@furrysfunnies]

such good boy! if somebody was poking at my feet like that....I'd certainly be a lot less cooperative than Apollo!!

[@mokko759]

I feel like such a fool. When the farrier puts the hot shoe on the hoof for sizing, I automatically start blowing, as if I'll somehow blow the smoke out of the way for a better look.

[@bobkohl6779]

Hot shoeing! My mare used to fall asleep when Bruce was doing her.

[@FlagPony]

I was watching an old video. It looks like you’ve had a lot of different farriers. Are you having a hard time finding a good one? It seems like he’s having a lot of issues with his feet.😬 beautiful boy!

[@RFerguson-nd9hm]

@FlagPony: there are some rather conflicting stories associated with this horse being broadcast by bjharrison. I take everything he says with a grain of salt the size of Apollo's hoof.

[@awalkthroughtorah6897]

I just watched this because I got to watch my grandpa shoe his horse when I was 3.

[@apollotheshire]

Isn’t it fascinating! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe and share 🙏

[@MC-uf1ts]

Like orthopedic shoes for us old folks. 😎

[@apollotheshire]

Haha!! EXACTLY 😅

[@jeannierickard8504]

I so you don’t have to use the netting on the shoe to hold the Equipack in no more, I haven’t had to use this it in awhile. Man those big guys take a lot of equipack per foot.

[@jamesw3017]

Why do they burn the hoof?

[@mamamumma1041]

This might be a stupid question, but I know nothing about horses…. Why do you put the shoe on the horse hot? What does that do to the horse? I have been watching horse videos non stop lately. They are truly beautiful animals!

[@Alicia-yh6kc]

The shoes are hot to mate with the foot for as perfect a fit as possible.

[@noninoni9962]

I watched the video from two years ago where Apollo needed to be re-shod -- only one week after a really bad shoe/hack job... So, I'm wondering, in the amount of time between THIS shoeing and that re-shoeing, what went wrong?? Did Apollo have a bunch of different inexperienced farriers that led to the problems on this day?? I'm wondering why this issue wasn't discovered, at the last couple of shoeings, assuming Apollo gets shod "every 8 to 10 weeks," as you've said.... Has there been any vet visits and x-rays since he's had problems continually?? It may be an issue that shoeing can't fix... He works pretty hard, so I'm thinking arthritis or something really serious may be right around the corner... But, I hope that's not the case.

[@katphish30]

That frequency is pretty routine, I think. Hooves never stop growing and need regular maintenance. And according to his rescue video, the problem with his soles will take a lot of time and patience to resolve.

[@georgegoertzen4723]

I understood that you hold this farrier in high regard and I found nothing in his work that troubled me but for how far back from the front of the hoof wall the shoe was placed - like it was too small and the shoe wasn't supporting the front of the hoof wall but more on the sole - not where shoes normally go. Does he have a reason for this? I loved his treatment of the horse and Apollo doesn't appear unhappy with his work.

[@allangreenley9901]

You are correct the shoe was too far back.. How u can tell is because he couldn't use the outside toe nail because he was over the line. And them feet are soft mushy not one nail drove into good hoof the nails hardly tightened in the shoe holes. A fair job but nothing brilliant . No toe clip on him to stabilize the shoe .

[@hostronic]

This was done on purpose to correct Apollo’s toe bone that was shifting downwards.

[@jocelynanonymousvlogs5418]

BEAUTIFUL 😘!!

[@apollotheshire]

Thanks for watching. Greetings from me and Apollo 🙂

[@infested_vini5175]

Does it hurt the horse

[@Alicia-yh6kc]

No. It's like a pedicure.

[@infested_vini5175]

@@Alicia-yh6kc ok now i understand

[@infested_vini5175]

@@Alicia-yh6kc but at some point if you go too far in the hoof you should it a nerve right

[@zukosmom3780]

Same farrier who fixed his hooves 2 years ago?

[@Brighter7]

The Gel helps with horse arthritis and osteoarthritis. 💙

[@apollotheshire]

It was visibly evident watching him move that he felt better immediately after. 🙂

[@rach3601]

What’s the farriers name and does he have a channel?

[@Satist62]

Different farrier from 2yrs ago?

[@apollotheshire]

Yes, I live in Scottsdale Arizona in the winter. Rest of the time in Utah. So I have two farriers. Both of the highest caliber.

[@R.a.p.h.a.e.l.a]

Apollo is a gorgeous horse. Why did the farrier take so much off the toe, does he have a history of founder or some other sort of hoof issue?

[@apollotheshire]

Yes poor Apollo has struggled with his feet at times. He was neglected for a long time and is still recovering from past issues.

[@rosaelenamoreno7588]

Una pregunta y se le cámbia las cuatro herradura s

[@horsetuna]

What is Apollos backstory? Was he a rescue that he got those bad shoes?

[@apollotheshire]

He is of sorts, I’m making a video about when I got him. He was in really bad shape, you’ll be shocked when you see what he was when I got him

[@horsetuna]

@@apollotheshire I saw his bad shoe job, poor guy!

[@desideratadesimacmaclachla8030]

a good farrier is worth their weight in gold, or Latium... :)

[@mamaahu]

Is his foot straightening out? Will it eventually? Seems as though this would throw his whole skeleton and musculature off. How long has it been?

[@justseekingtruth3998]

Can someone tell me what the point of hot shoeing is? I got some of it . .

[@katphish30]

The farrier uses the marks it makes on the shoe to adjust the fit.

[@Servants_Heart]

Does Apollo notice the difference after the farrier does his work?

[@karincartwright8752]

Is this the end result from the horrid job you had to have corrected?

[@apollotheshire]

No this is current maintenance. You have to shoe a horse every 8-10 weeks he’s had many shoeings since that major repair.

[@Vousie]

@@apollotheshire Glad that Apollo has recovered well from that. I'm curious about the bit where the farrier talks about how little bruising he sees on the sole & the xray telling a different story though - what was that about?

[@apollotheshire]

He's feet seemed fine at face value, but he seemed a little sore. So we took X-rays and discovered his toe was starting to shift downward (very slightly) and that he needed corrective farrier work. That's why the farrier is cutting his toe so short and adding the gel pad. Kinda like braces on your teeth, its slowly moving his bones back into the right place.

[@Vousie]

@@apollotheshire Thanks. I was actually wondering why the shoe seemed rather short for his feet - now it makes sense.

[@islandgardener158]

Not being a horse person, why does the farrier put a red hot shoe on him?

[@XQzMEH]

10:27 glitch in the matrix? 😆

[@apollotheshire]

Haha,… totally! 🤣😂