This Horse Is So Hard To Do!!! Helping Sore Horse Find Relief - This Is The Kindest Horse

[@pattijareo7423]

Good to see you back, Caleb! Congratulations to your family and you for your new son! 💕🎊🎉🍼

[@debraimmer260]

So happy to hear that your a father now. What a blessing!!! You are so kind to the horses.

[@watrgrl2]

Congratulations to you and your wife on your first child! Hope everyone is healthy and thriving!

[@kathydukowitz217]

CONGRATS X2! Can't wait to see the little guy is his own chaps someday!

[@karenwright9123]

Daddies being proud of babies,now that's what America needs!! Happy day!!! It used to be more popular,ya know!! Good shoeing, and I hope Tank gets better,poor guy.

[@deniserivas6482]

Congratulations to you and you family on your newborn 👶. Wishing you many wonderful years and lots of things to explore together and beautiful memories to make 💖

[@ellenfarmer1904]

I so enjoy watching your work Caleb! You are so careful, and patient particularly with such a sore horse! Congratulations on your 1st child, enjoy ! ❤🎉❤

[@halos.4746]

Congratulations to you and your wife on the birth of your son!! Children sure ARE life changing!! Enjoy this time, they grow so fast!

[@aaronjohn6586]

I use a grinder on my horses but it took awhile to get them used to the noise, vibration and smell. So, to try and use a grinder on a horse that isn't used to it can be a recipe for disaster.

[@genmulder]

When you're watching a farrier working, that answers the half formed questions in your mind even before they are uttered. You know you're watching the famous farrier, Caleb. From Gen in South Africa 🥰🔥⚒️

[@robertwingender5920]

Been missing the show. Congrats on the new family member!!!

[@debbiegoble9836]

Congratulations on your newborn. They can take a lot out of you but oh it is so worth it. Children are a blessing from the Lord.

[@ScorpionLisa]

Congratulations Mommy and Daddy!! ❤❤❤

[@MommaARA]

I enjoy watching horse and cow hoof maintenance. Not sure why but it's commendable and necessary. Robots will never be able to replace people in these positions. Congrats on the new parent goals!! Yes, it is life changing because it makes up finally mature beyond our own wants and needs. Life gets clear and a ton of stuff you used to care about doesn't matter anymore. Just support each other; no expectations, no advice, no criticisms. Let your instincts guide you. I believe in both of you and I know you can do this. Give each other grace and tell everyone else to butt out. Thank you for the video.

[@caitlincardon2756]

Thank you for being so kind to him I have a horse that is vary sore on the front and doesn't like give it up just like him

[@ladysunfire8625]

I noticed his hoof wall flex, ealier in the video when you pulled the nail out, now I know why. Thank you foe explaining that :) and thank you for the longer video. Congrats to you and your wife on your new son ❤

[@erynd2524]

Congratulations on your new baby Caleb! Please keep us updated with Tank and what his vet says. You’re so kind to the horses.

[@sherw7635]

I respect you so much for your kindness to this horse and all of them. Thank you for teaching us as well. Congrats on your new baby!

[@mariestubbs4606]

Congratulations to you and your wife on the birth of your lil boy n well done Tank for being so good ...

[@jmtimmons]

Congratulations, Caleb, on the new edition. Much happiness and blessings to you and your lovely family. 😊😊😊😊😊 This was a wonderful video. I'm completely captivated when I'm watching your videos. I really enjoy them.

[@lindaarbogast6499]

Good to see you back. Congratulations on the birth of your first born. Pace yourself so you don’t get too tired! Babies are a learning experience. Enjoy this time as they grow so fast! I enjoyed this video!

[@underthebluesky92]

Congratulations all-around.

[@cindyrissal3628]

Congratulations on your new baby!❤ And your certs! It'd be great to see photos of the new little guy if possible. In addition to.the vet, you may want to contact an equine chiropractor. Horses get out of alignment, too...

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Thank you! And yes he's been seen by a chiropractor

[@marymacgregor6952]

Congratulations on your first child. A future farrier.

[@jenniferlehman326]

CONGRATULATIONS Caleb!! So proud of you for passing your first exams!! And congratulations, again, on the birth of your son!! So happy for you and your wife!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦 PS Ihave a broken right wrist right now, so if there are any typos, I apologize in advance!!

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

I appreciate it and thanks for the well wishes! Hope your wrist is ok and is healing nicely

[@jenniferlehman326]

@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed Looks like surgery will be needed to repair it. It sucks though. Both stallions I trained, in their first full year of campaigning, made it to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. I'm supposed to be riding them, but for a missed step and a fall, someone I trust wholeheartedly will be riding them instead. As you get older, you don't bounce as well as you used to! LOL 🤣 Jenn 💖🇨🇦

[@elizabethnisotis334]

Congrats on your new addition to the family. Hope mom and baby are doing well 🎉🍾🥂🎉 Can’t wait for the update on this guy. I’m really interested in seeing how he’s progressing. I hate it when they are in pain 💔

[@pammarie360]

Congratulations! God bless you and your family!

[@michaelscott8226]

Caleb, I've really enjoyed your videos. It wasn't that long ago that I discovered that cows get their hooves trimmed (who knew?). Until recently, my idea of farriers was that they simply put shoes on horses and that was it. It's obvious that foot (hoof, claws, whatever the animal) care is very important to the health and well-being of the animals. Since then, I've been fascinated watching people like yourself performing this vital service. I know the animals appreciate it, especially when it's done, and clearly the owners do too. Congrats on the young-un. Looking forward to the next video.

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐴

[@lisasuhr6433]

Congratulations on your new baby boy and well wishes to your wife❤ So good to see you back 😊

[@magdielperez2219]

Congratulations for the baby God bless you guys

[@altawarren7334]

Congratulations on the birth of your son!

[@BadHairdayKimmie]

Congratulations to you and your wife! I know that you are working with the vet for this horse but you might want to give him some bute or other pain relief just for his shoeing sessions. That's what I had to do with one of my older guys. Some bute the night before made a big difference to both him and my shoer.

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

@BadHairdayKimmie absolutely yes I do this with several old guys on my books he is one of them I believe he's on equicox little easier on there stomach

[@Kimar7779]

Great to see you back, congratulations on growing your family and your audience!🎉

[@penguinchick48]

Congratulations dude!! I just had my daughter in sept too!! I hope you guys are figuring out the routine with your little one!

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Thank you and congrats to you too! Sleep is hard to come by lol but we're starting to figure it out

[@SalaMachina]

Congrats on your cert and your child!😊

[@lees_box]

Congratulations on the birth of your Son! 🎉🍻

[@ellenpalmer8571]

Thank you for the narration!!! Great to learn what you are doing and why.

[@llwm5100]

So happy for you and your wife on your new baby boy!! What a wonderful time in your life! Curious, what do you do with the old horse shoes? Do you melt them down?

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

@@llwm5100 i sell them to people for art projects

[@allieSunl]

Congrats on the birth of your son and your certification!

[@susanschmid2271]

Congrats on the new family member.

[@murderkitten]

How do people not realize that horses are intelligent creatures that deserve basic respect? If I had an ingrown toenail (which I've had before and it was extremely painful), I wouldn't want the doctor to just walk in and yank my foot. A horse is almost 10x my weight. I don't want to piss one off.

[@Brad_Lewis_In_TN]

Great job, thanks for taking care of the horses.

[@mickwein3359]

Congratulations on your achievement and your wifes!

[@chevelle6268]

This guy… we want to keep the horse comfortable. - My farrier- (me) this is an old mare and she’s got arthritis in her hips and back. Farrier- jerks feet up way high- she pulls. He smacks her with rasp. ‘Your horse is not trained. You better train this horse to get worked on or I’m not coming back!’

[@nyxcin1]

Sounds familiar: do you live in North Idaho? I have arthritic seniors, told my farrier and he completely ignored me, then would throw a fit when the horses want their foot back, then not wanting to pick them up, doing what Tank is doing by not wanting to put weight on the painful leg. He wouldn't take the time and won't 'inconvenience' himself. During the summer, he rodeos and has been hurt doing that, but he refused to show courtesy and respect to arthritic senior horses. We came to an understanding. Maybe he'll go back to California.

[@Lynn-uz2ms]

I have been watching your videos for a while and think there great I always learn something most every time I watch, so keep them coming there are great 👍 👌 😊❤

[@rebeccac33]

Congrats on your new addition!!!

[@holliabbott8998]

Congratulations on your new son!! Also on passing your test! It’s been awesome watching you get better and better. Keep up the good work

[@evloftis4143]

nice job as alway bud keep up the great work

[@michelecourtney3791]

What always amazes me is how people do not consider the physics and physiology of 1000 + pounds of animal held up 24/7 by four rounded pieces of tissue only 6-8 inches wide by 10 inches or so high (I know those measurements are off, but they make my point) LOL. Can you imagine the amount of pressure per square inch? Or how important measurement and conformation are to the proper function of each? I give you great credit in your ability to explain the importance of what you do to people who ask. I also applaud the time you take to let others know that the problems you see are not always due to neglect or bad ownership. Anyone who has ever assumed responsibility for an animal, pet or other, knows stuff happens! What you need to look at is what is done once they are aware there is a problem! I really enjoy your videos and your work ethic and attitude towards the animals you help!

[@btcrazee1]

I am curious as to what the vet finds out about Tank.

[@yessabell1707]

❤❤❤

[@andrewwallace3444]

Not a farmer or work with animals Would a bag filled with something like dry rice etc You could fill a couple a.couple of small sacks so you don't have to use your hand or boot to balance and hold the hoof . So maybe a square bag maybe 3 inches high which you can create a v notch in it to lay the hoof up on it I hope this makes sense

[@urustai]

Has the owner spoken with their vet if a session or 2 with a chiropractor would help with the horse? And for a job where I have to be on my feet, & bent over at the waist, I'd wear comfy shoes, too.

[@susanb8222]

I just love ur intro!👍🏼 Congratulations on ur first born..

[@art1muz13]

1st!!!!!!! 8:30 Sketchers should make STEEL TOES'' and call them ''THE CALEB ERICKSON COLLECTION''

[@jbjeep8324]

Congrats on the exams! Also on the baby.

[@BlueJeanBaby]

Sketchers makes work shoes and they're comfortable also.

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Good video👍🏼🐴

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Thanks for watching!

[@AnDrea-gx8km]

Good morning from germany 👋👍☕️🎈

[@tictactoe325]

Congratulations on your new arrival- your son and for your qualifications. That’s a lot to do in a short period of time. I was wondering if glueon shoes might help with the concussion forces going through his hind end and thus help with his lameness. Oops you answered the question. I was too quick to post this question. Would a polyurethane (plastic) hammer help him with the nailing- so the hammering doesn’t jar him as much?

[@debbiegoble9836]

Okay last question what do you do with a used horseshoe like the one you're taking off now? I wouldn't mind buying a few of them.

[@art1muz13]

Have you ever thought about asking us, (and yourself, for that matter), to pray for these beautiful creations?

[@DeepSeeBlue3636]

Does it pull less in his hoof and leg if you pull one nail at a time instead of pulling the whole shoe ?

[@mindyfranke5279]

Congrats on the birth of your son! Why is Tank's frog yellow?

[@falcon8553]

👏👏

[@smexypyro]

What kind of sketchers? I been looking for a nice comfortable shoe! Also since he's a bit of an older horse, he may have a bit of arthritis, some gout, or maybe need an alignment done on the hip area

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Lately I've been wearing hokas i like them better than sketchers

[@zahkgames5812]

I notice in your videos that you generally trim flat, which would be appropriate if you're preparing the hoof for shoeing - do you ever trim horses with a bevel? I typically trim barefoot to 45 degrees on the quarters, 60 on the toe to assist in breakover and the hoof's overall function. It also benefits your roll and dressing, and of course, rounded edges provide the most protection from cracking and chipping. If any terms are unfamiliar, I'm English so we may use some different words here and there:)

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

@zahkgames5812 depends Balance is different than flat and level generally flat and level is to goal but pathology dictates actually trim an some i unload quarters on some i trim a heel lower than the other and again on some i role the toe on the front

[@zahkgames5812]

@@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed It's the old "Don't balance a strong structure to a weak structure" I wasn't questioning the quality of your work, we both trim very differently I feel, and we must because the environment demands it. I see recessed soles, thrush, white line disease etc because it's so wet over here, whereas for you I think you're working in drier conditions, so you'll probably see more cracking and chipping than I do.

[@tvartcomm]

What is the purpose of “burning the shoe against the hoof? Is it checking for fit?

[@kayBTR]

Is it possible you could wear a wrist band on your left wrist to protect it?

[@JoseTorres-pg2mg]

You got another burn😳😳

[@BlackCatsAndSakura]

I thought I saw the horse's hoof wall flex when you pulled out the nail. Could there be a cavity in then hoof?

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Not in this case hoof wall is just weak good observation though

[@bradneumann9075]

Howdy, How are you keeping your knifes sharp. I have a file but it doesn't seem to be staying sharp long

[@LouLouMeyer]

Just a question from a horse newbie who is struggling to understand how hoof problems develop…is it from less than ideal shavings in their stall? i.e, not cleaned out enough Infrequent farrier appointments? Is it genetic? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

All of thee above are factors. The environment farrier care and genetics play a role in hoof health

[@LouLouMeyer]

@ thank you!

[@khomo12]

👍👍👍🐴🐴🐴

[@amyschubach1997]

I would think trimming a little more regularly would be helpful that looks like a lot of growth.

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

@amyschubach1997 this is about 8 weeks he's 2 weeks overdue

[@lauralauren6432]

The hoofs sole shall be white or pigmented. The Yellow is when serum due to a laminitis process.

[@susandolan9543]

Not to be too nosey, but how did you get that long nasty looking scar on your left wrist?

[@SalaMachina]

In another video, I forgot which, he explained that he got it trying to cut open a coconut with a big knife.

[@susandolan9543]

@@SalaMachina OWCH!

[@jenniferlehman326]

Go back and watch a few of his earlier videos. He mentions how he got that scar often. Best Regards from a Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@rebeccac33]

Can you do a video of a mini?! How cool.

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Yes ill do a video on a mini

[@gregoryh4601]

Sir I to ask about the Grinder and I understand so much more . Sir on Tank could you use pool Therapy ? What about electric pads Us Humans use? Sorry I have to see Animals in Pain wait for the Veterinary. Caleb Could you use anti inflammatory like Curamin that less poison then pain meds . Please keep Us Info on Tank.

[@sophiekrokos9283]

Does he have an infection in his hoof?

[@amazeddude1780]

Wait! Are you saying cows are different from horses? News flash for internet experts!

[@sheilaklerks1681]

I think its time to retire him if hes this sore. Poor guy

[@debbiegoble9836]

Thank you. I love watching long videos. A dermatologist can correct that scar on your wrist. You look like you are developing keloids.

[@StephieBaker]

I disagree with you with the glue on shoes. It depends on what shoes you are using. Some are extremely expensive and time consuming, but there are some that go on easily and don’t break the bank. BUT the hoof and environment determines which glue on shoe you use. In my experience most farriers don’t have enough experience using them, which is why they aren’t used more.

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

You're a farrier?

[@susanschmid2271]

[@dokisspennon9200]

Could be hip

[@ursus9104]

Be careful with the knives so you don't slip and injure your hands. Why don't you wear gloves?

[@carrieeasley3995]

Congratulations on the birth of your son!