BEST WAY TO REMOVE ICE FROM A HORSES HOOF (don’t poke you’re eye out!) // Versatile Horsemanship

In this video I'll show you THE BEST WAY TO REMOVE ICE FROM A HORSES HOOF
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[@VersatileHorsemanship]

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[@jj_hoolio]

Oh my gosh poor girl!! Worst two horse injuries I've had (besides a sore behind from falling off) were: one big boy pressed my leg up against the arena fence and skinned a half-dollar sized patch of skin off (through jeans) and left me with a deep scab for weeks, and another pulled her foot forward while I was picking it, and a tiny piece of hoof sticking out from the wall sliced my palm from the bottom to the top. Not too bad, either of them, but memorable. 😂

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Jade French ouch!

[@LynneDemonQueen1]

I spray pam daily on the bottoms of my horses hooves when we get alot of snow here. I only have 2 though, you have a big herd!

[@jenniferlehman2464]

Another thing that I do in winter time, is I get a can of cooking spray, as our guys and gals are stalled overnight. Before they go out in the morning, I will spray the bottom of their hooves with the cooking spray. Have never had anyone come in at night with ice balls in their feet. And as cooking spray is oil based, thermos won't stick. And this is definitely something you want to watch out for, as it can stretch or tear ligaments and tendons because their feet aren't hitting the ground correctly. Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@morganmom194]

For a horse that can’t pick up his feet because the snowballs are more extreme, take a long screwdriver and a hammer and drive the screwdriver from the rear of the hoof, at a downward angle, toward the toe. You will safely miss the frog and sole while breaking up the snowball. My old guy with arthritis had extreme ice snowballs and could hardly stand. I was able to clear the snowballs and he helped by shifting his feet as I wedged the ice out from under his hoof. Thank You Lord! Great idea!!

[@julief1718]

I love the little stories you add in. Not necessarily gory ones, but just in general. They make the videos fun and interesting. The one of the lady in the wheelchair who needed one last time to hug a horse made me cry like a baby.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Thank you. i love to share stories. i get that from my great grandfather. he was the best at telling stories, I loved listening to him.

[@edieking5767]

Bear you’re such a handsome boy!

[@cmarie5774]

Interesting, except the eye part, that made me feel kind of queasy. I guess my dad was right, if you're working with something sharp, point it AWAY from you. Thank you for sharing this info with us!

[@tinacaseley395]

Great tip Brandy - simple and effective.

[@sadpigeon1382]

I was having a lot of trouble with this a little over a month ago while I was taking care of a horse who belongs to a friend of my riding instructors. He was getting the nastiest balls of ice in his feet 😭 I felt so bad for him, they got packed so tight in his hooves. Thankle goodness I got them out eventually, it was tough to get the hoof pick under the ice to pry it up with a big ol wiggly horse!!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

sad pigeon it can be tricky to get them out

[@impunitythebagpuss]

We used to do this all the time. Back in the 80's when I had a mule and a quarter horse ,before setting out in the snow we'd coat the soles with Vaseline. Worked for my buddy and me!

[@servicedogkyzanna1761]

We use a non-stick cooking spray, but that would be way too expensive for all of your horses. What you could do, which we do when we have larger numbers, is, I keep a can, old coffee can, by the stove, and pour bacon grease into it, and use it on their hooves, it works for ice as well as a hoof conditioner :-)

[@lindap5059]

You can put vasalean in the hoof before you put then out or ride in the snoe

[@nypdbob]

Excellent advice

[@tracyrain4941]

Oh my word! When you said, 'come on over here', I almost got off my sofa! You have such authority in your voice! Scary! I was walking to work in the snow one day and my boots keep accumulating snow in the treads. It was so annoying. I never wore those boots in snow again. Can't imagine how irritating it must be for horses. Do you have to be trained in first aid for running an equestrian centre? Just curious 🤔

[@hootowlholler3760]

Great demo! No bloody, rolling eyeballs on the ground. Lol. (Sorry, I couldn't resist.) Just like all teachers, there are some students you never forget. I bet that girl will be one of them. So glad she was not hurt.

[@angelahames5056]

This is a daily task in the sticky, deep snow weather. Its a good idea to get the ice/snowballs out before they want into the barn or on concrete. Once they hit the hard concrete the snowballs turn into ice skates! They don't seem to be temperature sensitive to the cold on their hooves. Winter fun with horses!

[@sudburyhouse]

The hoof pick really is the best way to remove ice balls. I try and use the all metal ones rather than the ones with the brush. Sometimes the ice is so packed it bends the other type. If I can’t pop it out with that I’ve used a rubber mallet to loosen the ball a bit.

[@marysimmons4705]

I’ve heard of special rubber plates that go in between the shoe and the hoof to help stop the build up but I agree it’s more slippery with shoes on and your method seems quicker and easier.

[@user-lj7sq7ix1j]

That's exactly what I do for my horses hooves, not that we get deep snow often living in the United Kingdom.

[@coffeehugger]

I was on my horse last year in a rutted frozen field. She developed ice balls packed in her feet. Was horrible because her feet hurt and I didn't realize how hard the ground was. The combination caused her to toss me off. Not buck, but just toss. It was when I hit that hard packed frozen sharp earth that I realized what a foolish thing I'd done. Was awful. Now I'm scared to ride on anything that will freeze her feet. I wonder what others do. I was not able to loosen the ice when I got home, was in so tight. Glad I didn't poke out my eye! :(

[@katiem.turner1647]

It’s a struggle! Thanks for uploading! Love all your videos!!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

It sure its! I'm glad you enjoy my videos, thank you

[@notsofloppyflop7451]

It’s worse when they have shoes

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

definitely! shoes are slippery in the snow too, unless they have studs

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

I don't let um wear shoes in winter for that reason. Barefoot babies! 😁👶🐎

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

Omg glad she was ok, wow.. Same with scissors;. I had a neighbor who's gramma lost her eye running with scissors point up as a child. And fell .took her eye out ..it was hard to look at her .( always on my kids about stuff because like that . great info. ! Thanks Brandi.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Oh my... that would be terrible!

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

@@VersatileHorsemanship Brandi I still imagine it and see her eye . oh my can you imagine ; 😳😵

[@maximusopus1108]

Brandi you are so funny. Thank God your student was fine. If you don't remove that snow pack from the hooves... It must be so cold for them...

[@martineinfrance]

Amazing how snow/earth can get so frozen in the hoof. Thank you 👍

[@robertahauck6804]

Perfect, Thank you! Except for the eye😜. Great doctoring.

[@darthkitten95]

I get gross out with eyes as well in horror movie I’m always closing my eyes when something like that happens lol I’m glad she ok though

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

Oh, goodness gracious! That poor baby & her eye! Great tip! We call them " snow Bell's." Its hard & slippy for them to walk for those.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

It sure is.

[@Caroxmtk]

Pick the hoof, apply Vasoline just a coating, most cases it doesn't stick😘🐴

[@kaz7809]

Bear ... is the "Fabio" of horses with his long luxurious mane.

[@patricianewton1417]

I agree with the Fabio comment 100%. He is a pony and he knows it!

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like and that's is want I do with my horse just is want you did to your horse is want I do

[@barbaraselley5288]

Oops...After the eye story don’t think any viewer will ever wield a hoof pick in the wrong direction. Now we need an easy fix for ice/fur balls on dogs’ feet. Know of person on cross-country skis who had to carry a Golden Retriever for several km.

[@starlenekalinski5633]

My son is really bad about eyes. He can’t even see a picture of an eyeball without getting nervous.

[@wranglerk9s]

What do you do if anything to help keep the soul of the foot hard during the winter and the moisture and mud from making the foot to soft when it’s mud season?

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

The more exercise my horses get, the healthier their feet are. Diet also plays a huge part in how their feet handle the elements. Healthy feet can adapt very well to weather conditions.

[@liliamason9616]

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[@VersatileHorsemanship]

I will have some on hand this spring. For now I have several styles available on my online store. The link is listed in the video description

[@heelingacres2346]

Have u ever spray veg oil it works great for a day but might cost u a ton with all your horses. I use it for my one or even Vaseline

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Mary Stewart I guess I haven’t really been in a situation where that would be necessary. I just pop it out to check their feet and call it good.

[@heelingacres2346]

@@VersatileHorsemanship here in iron moutain its been so cold that had to do it.

[@KarolinaBernolak]

how do you know where the frog is under all the snow i would scared to pick the hoof

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

just understanding basic hoof anatomy.

[@Mckinzie13]

Do their feet get cold? Sorry for the dumb question i live in texas😂

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

I honestly don't know! I can't say I've ever had a horse who appeared to have cold feet, haha

[@lynette50]

The lower leg is mostly tendon and bone, which resist the effects of cold much better than muscle. These are not energy-requiring tissues, in comparison with the rest of the body, the blood pumps through the feet quickly because of the horses weight, therefore it keeps the feet warm You should never trim tails or manes. Horses turn their rear ends to the wind and elements so the tails help protect the delicate bits of the horse. The mane does the same protecting the eyes and neck. The manes and tails also help protect from flies and insects.

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

Very good question! I wish the horses could answer us!

[@maryranch5329]

👍💗😁

[@0763sarah]

❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🇺🇸

[@barbaraselley5288]

Much easier when you know how. Don’t think any of the viewers will ever wield a hoo