Best Horse Hoof Trim Ever

We are back with yet another goofy horse hoof trimming video with our very own sweet farrier, Blanca Guzman. Today we are taking care of our full of personality Gypsy Vanner, Faellyn (who is 8 years old)
Blanca's link / horseshoeingbyblanca

[@dinacaldwell7522]

A very functional result. Ignore the haters it’s about the function for a working animal not a human.

[@Flyersrob3333]

@@catchoi1988 you have no clue wtf you are talking about.. learn before opening your ignorant mouth

[@demonassault5912]

@@catchoi1988 months late but the hoofs on horses and cows don’t have any pain receptors in them, they hardly feel it at all, it’s kind of like if you were to take your toenail and use a file. Doesn’t hurt them at all and it helps them with any sort of discomfort

[@karengayehammat4199]

The Asian vids are abuse so constructive criticism is not hatred , they should all be open to it , there is always room for improvement .

[@seaor2k122]

@@catchoi1988 It's an animal not a human.

[@marshacovington2527]

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[@pijbdhfjlknol4491]

these, the cow hoof trimmings, the dude in asia (i think china), doing the mules. as a city boy, i didn't even know this was a thing, now i can't stop watching.

[@trev_1_]

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[@GuyMcPherson69]

You're right, i watched those too.

[@rebeccariel2872]

And just wait to you find the “Hoof GP” in Scotland, who does cows hooves for a living! Absolutely addictive to watch and the guy is really entertaining. (And yeah, the guy in China who does the donkeys hooves is really amazing - what he does with such primitive techniques. ;-) )

[@HazelAndrewsAcupuncture]

I’ve found all of these since I first came across the hoof gp. I never knew this was such a thing.

[@danvanhoose6783]

The donkeys in China are horribly abused.think there raised for food.

[@chayacuevascohen2219]

One of the easiest ways to hold the feathers of the hoof out of the way is to cut the toe off an old sock and slip the hoof into the toeless sock. I’ve used this method for many years and it works beautifully. Btw, that is a beautiful Paint horse.

[@modaciouslav4792]

Or a hair clip would take literally 1 second to use and hold the hair out of the way

[@CJ-hz9bi]

Looks like a Spotted Draft.

[@chibiikira]

More like a gypsian rather than a paint horse

[@Rhen]

Holy Jeebus that is brilliant…and so simple…..I don’t have horses, but that is lightbulb over the head smart lol

[@frostyperma4789]

Looks like ab Irish cob with those feathers

[@barbaradeselle4287]

I respect the fact that this is the first woman farrier I have watched. He does a good trim. I’m not fond of her technique but each farrier has their own version of the method they practice. Very nice horse. I have owned quarter horses and Sport Ponies for eventing. Enjoy your Gypsy they are fun horses to ride and work with. ❣️❣️❣️

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

I grew up in a small town in the country, but they pushed us to go to college and I never knew that an awesome career like this was a thing. Wish I could have learned to be a farrier.

[@apriljohnson421]

They’re having so much fun. Glad it went well and no one got injured in the process. Good horse. 🐎

[@heathergustafson4237]

I don’t know why I find this kind of stuff so satisfying but I do!

[@carlataylor2098]

Such a sweet horse and very gentle to let them goof off around her and work too

[@BikingVikingHH]

If you go to Home Depot or a U-Haul rental store you can get those little hand rolls of packaging in saran wrap, 4 inches thick, and can be used to wrap up the hair above the roof while working, then unwrapped and released without it sticking like tape

[@carloszavala6987]

Finally a ferrier with a sense of humor! My new favorite channel...

[@trentberry6968]

I haven't shoed a horse in 20 years. This brings back do many memories lol

[@squidtentacles]

Can you eat the chestnut part?

[@trentberry6968]

@@squidtentacles go for it champ.

[@margelittleboy]

In over 50 years around horses, working with many breeds, I’ve never seen the ergots grown out that huge. When the farrier was cutting the chunks off the hind feet - sticking out of the back off the leg, sticking out through the feathers - by the hoof that is called the ergot. Chestnuts I’ve seen get big, I soften them up with Vaseline or baby oil & you can finger peel those off in a couple of days. The frog & chestnuts are absolute treats for dogs & a high majority of folks who have horses, have dogs & dogs love when the farrier comes for a visit - that means it is treat time! I did have concern for the guy making this clip, there is no way you can move as quick as a horse can kick, horses don’t need an excuse to kick & there is no footage worth getting your face rearrange for a good shot. JMHO

[@joniatoms9798]

The photographer is way too loud, way too high energy, smacking a horse on the butt from behind where they can’t see you is dangerous. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gwyna3432]

The chestnuts can be softened with vinegar, too. They can then be pealed away.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

Don't know anything about horses but I was thinking that same thing about where the photographer was standing. One kick and he'd be in the hosptal for sure. Those are some lethal weapons on a horse.

[@TopofTheHill3D]

You should NEVER allow dogs to eat those. Whilst some dogs might eat horse hooves regularly with no issue, it is generally recommended that they do not eat hooves. Eating horse hooves can cause gastrointestinal distress, vomiting and even seizures. It is safer to stick to treats that you know are clean and will not splinter or break apart when digested.

[@paintedwings74]

Marge Littleboy, can you explain what "ergots" and "chestnuts" are? I've never seen them before and don't know what the anatomy is that would cause these odd growths. The ones up on the legs--are those like humans getting calluses on their hands and feet? Or are they some other pressure / irritation related growth? And the ones down at the hooves--are those just like snaggly growths of toenail from the residual evolution of going from three toes down to one, or like cats and dogs with high, useless dew-claws? I know Wikipedia and The Google could give me some explanation, but I'd really love to hear from someone who knows about these things first hand, with real-life experience of horses.

[@bengonzales1182]

I watched one of these videos and now KZbin keeps recommending them. Not complaining though, I find these very relaxing to watch. :)

[@WorthyMissJ]

I always feel bad for the farrier who has to have so much patience and strength for the horse not to mention being able to reassure the people who own the horse that what they are doing is best for the horse. The amount of knowledge that goes into the job is amazing as well!

[@jerrycorbett7294]

Thank you you. That has to feel so much better. Great job

[@805Coastal]

I love the face-covering! Those pesky flies are so bad. She must be happy with it :) I saw a video where the Farrier used plastic wrap to keep the hair out of the way.

[@jamesblanton3744]

Horses are so powerful it's amazing that they will let you work on there feet like that

[@carenmiller-lazarz229]

Being a horsewomen myself, I love watching the TLC this mount is getting. It baffles me, however, that the irgots and chestnuts aren't tended to regularly by it's owner. It doesn't take bit some grooming to realize these things need to be trimmed down. Using nippers to have to remove these is great but shouldn't have to be done. Glad this magnificent beast got his/her spa day. Greetings from Utah.

[@earljohnson2113]

Not to be confused with being mounted.

[@calebsmith95]

My wife and I have Tennessee walking horses (lite shod, not padded) and it amazes me at the different ways climate and environment can affect the hooves. Our hooves are so soft and the frogs are a lot more sensitive. We live in concord NC so the soil here is a lot more forgiving.

[@ruthcummings6824]

And what about the.soring.chemicals

[@annepountney5155]

I have heard so much about the cruelty doled out to Tennessee walking horses it's vile and unnecessary. Horses are not supposed to walk in this way examine your conscience.

[@semofarmgirl7642]

Thank you for the laughter

[@chelseyberstein1406]

such a beautiful horse, I adore Gypsy Vanners and her name is just perfect for such a pretty mare ^^

[@asdawece]

Dunning Kruger liked this: "Best Horse Hoof Trim Ever"

[@ChesireHeart]

Wow, I didn't know horses could get those masses at the base of the foot. I knew about the chestnut but assumed it was the only growth like that on a horse

[@GVBiggs524]

Awesome video of the horse being tended and taken care of. cool cool. Good maintenance of its hooves affects the health of the animal.

[@1TalldrinkH2O]

I don't want to see anyone get hurt. I am very happy that you had protective shoes and you are fine.

[@Lizzard2060]

But it's not. Horse people are taught to NEVER wear steel toed boots/shoes where I live around horses because what happens is the horse can stomp down or put enough weight to bend the steel and you can't "unbend it" so people have had amputations before due to steel toes. They are made for factory work where you may drop something heavy on your foot. It is better to have a broken toe(s) you can put in braces to fix than to have the toes cut off because the horse crushed the steel in the boots. You learn to hold the feet between your legs and with the back feet you have more control as you can hold it out so they can't kick you. Never steel toe boots around horses or risk losing your toes.

[@1TalldrinkH2O]

@@Lizzard2060 Thank you very much for the information. I will always keep that in mind.

[@tc2518]

Fun to watch for sure!! Thanks for showing women can excel in this as well! Great personalities in this video!! Fun and easy going! It was super satisfying to watch!

[@PanAshEquine]

Thank you so much for your nice words, we are glad you liked it T C.

[@blackwolf2951]

@@PanAshEquine the most noticable difference from women farriers is they rely on technique rather than strength and brute force..by the time a male farrier gets a little long in the tooth then they too rely on technique... anyway..one old man's opinion..love your work..great jo

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

@@blackwolf2951 Hehehe..I agree whole-heartedly makes sense, likely why women are usually such great organisers saves on energy to get the nearly impossible accomplished in hardly enough time to do everything.. LOL ☺️ Your description sums it up entirely & working smarter as opposed to harder is a definite recipe to keep going the long haul & of course experience is tried & true the best teacher of all.👌👍

[@gnm109]

That's a beautiiful horse. Good work on your part, too! Lucky horse.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

I enjoy seeing folks that know their craft and help the animals so well.

[@PanAshEquine]

Thank you for your comment! We do our best to provide for these amazing animals.

[@juliejenkins2376]

Fabulous job. I must admit I was scared when she used the nippers on the chestnuts! Thankfully all was good.

[@cupcake_gremlin]

Beautiful horse. I work with horses and get stepped on all the time. It it just comes with being around horses🤣Anyway love the video and the beautiful Faellyn and her sense of humor.

[@PanAshEquine]

Haha thats exactly right Willow. By the way we have a horse named Willow you can see her in our giant appaloosa gets trimmed video. Thanks again for your comment!

[@johninnz]

That's hard yards on the old back! Nice job 👍

[@jugaloking69dope58]

not everyone has production crews behind them! great job girly girl 😎😎

[@christophermurray2534]

I've seen some farriers hold their ankle hair up out of the way by wrapping it up with that koban wrap that sticks to itself. Just letting you know in case you wanted to save any time

[@MrEddienoe]

Watching this is so relaxing

[@christineromannoodles9616]

It’s refreshing to know a woman farrier ! Congratulations on doing such a hard job|! ❤️🙏🏻🤒🤒🤒🤒

[@Kelly_Ben]

Most of the farriers in my area (NE US) are female, and incredible.

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

@@Kelly_Ben Patience born of compassion for the love of horses, tuned into our sentimental-self what a gift horses are & these creatures trusting with their most valuable asset in their eyes feet & legs own survival depends on, shows on the job. It helps to be relaxed & assured, instills confidence to both. 👌👍

[@justanotherperson584]

Absolutely beautiful job. Beautiful

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Love the quasi tame mule deer in the background.

[@cowperclydesdales305]

Great hooves and quick trim for a heavy horse. Wish my clydies feather and spat was that clean! Not a hint of CPL nor feather mites. Nice horse husbandry.

[@leealexander3507]

My arabian stallion has 3 white socks and I can't keep them white however hard I try. I can't imagine trying to keep white legs with feathers white and shiny unless the horse is kept locked in a stall which is something my little arab hates.

[@Samanthafg-pt4vp]

Concidering the ergots have split I've no idea how you can say no signs of CPL when this horse still has its feather so legs can't be seen clearly. Split ergots are a common sign of keratin over production which is closly linked with CPL, even the very mild cases of CPL

[@lisakane6708]

Gorgeous looking horse by the way!

[@PanAshEquine]

Thank you, we agree!

[@xoselhket]

Being on KZbin has taught me that a lot of people own horses who don't know about under the hoof care, especially in America. Happy you're showing this, many would not trim the frog like that. But just like the skin that grows on our fingernails we need to remove it when it over grows.

[@sonianugent6429]

More people know than you think. Often it is te constraints and isn't shown. Sometimes it isn't show. Se some idiot beginner does not go out and try without knowing what they are doing and cause damage to their horses' feet. Not everyone needs to see a video and assume they can do it too. Unfortunately we live in a time of " I saw it on KZbin, I can do it."

[@wendymorrison5803]

I was grooming a two ton bull and he shifted. Stood on my big toe, in a leather boot. Couldn't shift him for what felt like forever. Even using my other foot to kick him in the hock. Finally he moved and I pulled my foot out. Nothing broken. And a story to tell.

[@SRDXXF]

Wow, that is the greatest story to tell. One for around the fire pit. Thank you for sharing that amazing story with us. So lucky to have such an exciting story to share. Well done, and no broken bones 👏. I'm going to tell all my friends about this wonderfully amazing story Wendy has. You have the most fantastic story ever.

[@dragonbreathsmaugh559]

@@SRDXXF sarcasm - why - no one is as uninteresting as those who spend time trying to undermine others. Don't like it ? I believe elsewhere is riveting and suited to a person of your particular sensibilities. 😠 🙄 🦩

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

Great work however why didn’t the horse get trimmed before this?

[@kaitlinski493]

Such a pretty fly mask 😊

[@ronnieharrison2143]

A lot of Farriers use a roll of Saran Wrap to wrap up the hoof hair. I think that they cut a roll of it in half and use half of a roll at a time. Works really well. They say that it is cheap to use.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

I agree wholeheartedly . There are a lot of young people drowning in college graduate debt with no possibility of getting a job , while there are gratifying excellent jobs available in the wider world .

[@rennedelorean3341]

I always find this very interesting, I also like to watch 'Nate the hoof guy'

[@ghc7400]

Wow, you must have some serious core strength with the static positions you have to hold while working.

[@eddyflanagan8867]

Excellent so very different loved it

[@PanAshEquine]

Thank you

[@carlataylor5573]

Love Gypsy Vanners and my farrier is also a woman. She is bad ass!!! Best farrier ever and she handles my draft horses like a pro.

[@GinaMacArt]

What are those spikes on the backs of the leg you cut off?

[@maureendonnelly3873]

So is a chestnut a growth or a scab?

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I just like seeing hooves being fixed, i don't want to see any people or animals get hurt, i know it happens when you're working with big animals and limited equipment, but they do a great service to the world.

[@heathergustafson4237]

Anything or anybody that helps animals is always a Bless in my book!

[@chrisbailey5055]

I need a horse anatomy lesson...what are the things you cut off from the back of the hooves, and the inside of the legs?

[@peskybobcat]

My first question would be is how long dues your back last doing this for a living?

[@buzzlightyear2490]

Love watching these for some reason , I keep thing tho about filling the front of the hoof as to there hairs, thought I mite say why not use rubber band to hold up horses hair so it dosnt pull sharply on the horse

[@PanAshEquine]

Fair question Buzz Light year. We learned our lesson and in the new video we are about to release we are using something to hold the hair together. Thanks again for watching!

[@BigFly028]

Tough work but I think your frog knife may be a bit blunt?

[@cg7509]

Our dogs all loved ergot and chestnuts!

[@salemdog100]

What a great farrier. To get the job done despite the distractions of kids, dogs, and owners who don't mind getting into perfect injury range. Well done.

[@PanAshEquine]

She is a great farrier! However there were no kids present during the filming of this video

[@youtubeisasshoe8153]

This is exactly how they do my mother-in-laws feet 👌👍

[@PanAshEquine]

🤣😂🤭

[@ohsuziq3916]

😂🤣😂 me too

[@denisenagel6978]

This video made me appreciate my farrier more, but then, mine are also not overgrown with collapsed bars.

[@davidroman1342]

Beautiful horse 👍 good job

[@1963manuela]

Just one question: but the horse in the video didn't have the horseshoes under his hoof?

[@rm71603]

Just wondering when the soles are that dry and hard would you be able to use an angle grinder like they use on cows?

[@donnatriola9319]

No way! Horses can't be restrained like a cow and therefore it would be to dangerous as horses can be unpredictable when getting their hooves trimmed.

[@rm71603]

Ok so what if you were to put them in the same device as a cow to restrain them?

[@kimcallaghan3404]

@@rm71603 trim chutes are built for cattle not horses, putting a horse in a cattle trimming chute isn't a wise choice given the differences in their physiology

[@blackwolf2951]

Some horses will not tolerate the sounds of electric tools..seen like a well behaved horse so why rock the boat..it may take longer but such is life

[@bobbailey4954]

I,thought it was a good question I also think she was having to.work to hard because her tools need sharpening

[@garysimpson-humphreys4003]

Ay ay ay ho ho chush chush. she is amazing the speed is top form.

[@naptime1900]

That is one very patient horse.

[@tonypowers5546]

Does anyone else see the little dog in the Black part of the horse on the right side that is awesome!!

[@bricelarie6527]

Except scratching too much of the exposed external surface ... Darn pretty good one ! We use oil there to avoid n prevent cracks any in a hoof that'll eventually become too dry ... And Norwegian tar on the sole to avoid any pumping effect from groung moisture ... The exact translation from the french word is fork not frog ... We call it "fourchette" ... Little fork . Dare, care, ride safe, clean, have fun ... From France with .

[@blossomherd3921]

Over reach boot on a flip it so wide end facing up . That's how we sorts our with feathers. That or sockings with the toe cut off.

[@fishwrite3]

What causes the frog to seemingly crumble?

[@narellemacpherson6451]

A beautiful 🤩 horse 🐎

[@candicemaldonado4507]

This video sure is satisfying to watch

[@sodorflubbs5000]

Does it hurt cutting those growths of her legs and what were they?

[@astawolfe]

They're called chestnuts and it doesnt hurt them so long as you don't go too close to the skin. Think of when you trim a dogs nails. You can't go back too far because of their quick

[@MichelleJ1822]

Watching her work Stooped over like that is killing my back! Nice work though!

[@PanAshEquine]

And Imagine how many times during the day she's doing that. She will even place the hoof on her boot at times to make it easier for the horse. Blanca is amazing! :)

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I think about this every time I watch a farrier! And THIGHS of STEEL!

[@cathybenson5119]

Yeah, me too. She did a great job. I've never seen a female farrier before. 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@mmgreen31]

@@cathybenson5119 Are they not allowed down under?

[@cathybenson5119]

I don't know. There could be. I'm not involved with horses, so I don't know.

[@debbieflaherty1975]

ASMR Creative channel….Episode 14! THAT is the “Best Horse Hoof Trim Ever”!!

[@tomhysell596]

how do you know you are not going to deep with the trimming and hurt the horse?

[@AaronMM]

What are the last 4 things they cut?

[@fishwrite3]

Do all horses have those bony rough spots like the ones you clipped off the horse.

[@PanAshEquine]

Yes, all equine breeds have them except zebras and donkeys. Some of them just don't grow as long.

[@dyllan6303]

The most satisfying beauty video on the internet

[@brotoubrotou3164]

What are the growths on the horse’s legs, why have they grown all over and how do you prevent them. Thx

[@PanAshEquine]

They are called chestnuts (upper leg) and ergots (closer to hoof) which are callosities on the body of a horse. They grow out naturally, just like the hooves on the feet and then we have to trim them or cut them off.

[@benharding8424]

Stunning mare

[@greggorygray]

My first question would be how long have you been a farrier?

[@mikedeezle2249]

Chick is brutal with the nips, and she takes the bastard file to the horse’s feathers and scolds her when she reels back when she pulls her hair the farrier scolds her!

[@darb1238]

Why in the world do you rasp the hoof wall and the sole?

[@elizabethwatson71]

That’s a NICE pair of nippers. You can often tell the quality of a person by the tools they use

[@darrenrichings4091]

Beautiful horse,beautiful hooves and beautiful women,that’s a hella workout. Dogs luv eating that stuff the nasty lil buggars 🤣

[@russellverdin8339]

What were those things you were cutting off the back of the leg of the horse it was sticking out like a little horn or something what is it called and why does it form?

[@PanAshEquine]

These are called ergots. They are a type of callous. They are of the same material as the chestnut higher up on the leg. It’s a natural part of the horse anatomy. It doesn’t hurt to trim them. In some climates you can peel the chestnuts and ergots off but because it is a desert climate we have to get them trimmed every so often because they grow back. Hope this helps!

[@karenhoward5196]

What was those crunchy things on it's legs and what causes them.

[@HassanThelander]

I need to know!

[@whitelightewhiteheat]

they're called chestnuts and they're vestigial toes! just keratinous growths

[@karenhoward5196]

Ok ewww?

[@donavonrobbins1908]

Like dew claws.

[@davidjp7197]

That little dog stopped by to chew on a little of the shavings...lol

[@thatone7793]

Pretty girl had some cement feet, didn't she? For horses living in such dry areas, is it recommended to put some sort of oil on their hooves to help keep them from cracking? I've never owned a horse, so I haven't a clue if that's a thing.

[@PanAshEquine]

Hi! Thank you for your question! Yes that is a thing. Our farrier recommends that we use Effol Hoof Ointment and Fiebing’s Hoof Dressing when their feet dry out.

[@imuneik]

lol 😂. You love horses and at some point in time your feet will be stepped on! That’s a given. Good job!

[@purelightlove8888]

Nice Job…!✨

[@haydenbretton2990]

That's a dandy of a horse hoof trim.

[@adriennefraschetta5391]

What are they and why does the horse get them? Do all horses get them?

[@PanAshEquine]

They are called chestnuts (upper leg) and ergots (closer to hoof) which are callosities on the body of a horse supposedly coming from the eohippus an early ancestor of the modern horse thought to have lived around 60 million years ago. Also nobody really knows what their use was/is! All equine breeds get them except zebras and asses.

[@andrewvitale7128]

How do you do that if the horse don't like you?

[@Heartsinhandshorsemanshipllc]

LOVE IT!

[@katerinailiopoulou]

Μπράβο παιδιά. Νομίζω τώρα πως μπορώ να το κάνω και εγώ. Είναι τόσο αναλυτικό και εκπαιδευτικό το βίντεο. Ευχαριστώ πολύ.

[@bobboberson2024]

I love that you hearted this. Lol...

[@HJKelley47]

How are ergots and chestnuts treated in horses?

[@hotshot_rae]

They're usually just clipped or peeled off so they don't get too long

[@levikarkiainen331]

Got the hooves with the furrrr! the whole ranch looking at her!

[@PanAshEquine]

🤣🤣🤣

[@melissacupp4584]

Is he getting the quick?

[@ohsuziq3916]

Very curious 🧐was this horse lame the next few days??