DRAFT HORSES: Going To The Amish Farrier (Part 1) Reset shoes on horses, Should horses wear shoes?

All 4 horses went to our Amish farrier neighbor today to have their shoes reset and learn about why my draft horses wear shoes. Come along and watch as the Belgians get a hoof trim and their shoes reset and listen in on my conversation with Eli as he does his work.
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[@jackallen7680]

I am so very glad that Eli let you film his work! I appreciate seeing the hoof work done on Lady. Thanks for sharing the skills of a farrier!

[@isthereabirdinhere]

It was lovely of Eli to allow you to film his process and to explain some of it on camera. You can tell there is a lot of respect between the two of you.

[@johnking8679]

Sure was !! Very interesting video, Jim !! Thanks for sharing !

[@doreenlowe3401]

So true. Showed respected with the horse very caring..

[@MarkK01]

I am not a farmer, I do not own or ride horses. But I sure love watching people preform magic while working their trades. Thank you for sharing. I wish I had a ton of money so I could travel and do go to as many tours watching different people and their trades.

[@ronaldfeuerstein435]

A thumbs up. Eli seems like a great man. He showed care in doing this and i know he dont like to be photographed. But Thank him for the respect he showed.

[@ronaldfeuerstein435]

Thank you Jim.

[@dariaharruff7025]

i dont want to learn horsedriving

[@1959Berre]

I live in Belgium, the country of the Brabant draft horse. I love these magnificent giants. Their hoofs are enormous, as they have to support the weight of a 900 kilogram beast (over 2,000 pounds). The amazing thing is these draft horses are very calm and gently; they don't have an attitude.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

I've watched this for the second time, and always come away learning something. Please thank Eli for allowing you to video him and his work. which by the way is exemplary. he shows a lot of pride and consideration in his work. And Thank you Jim for taking us along on this task/adventure. God Bless. ECF

[@chazzs4365]

I had the pleasure of working with Amish roofers once. They dressed like you see in the movies and they didn’t swear smoke or act in anyway unprofessional. The work they did was the best I ever saw in that particular field. True craftsmanship at its finest, you would be hard pressed to find better than these folks anywhere

[@Martive_Led]

I has a three story chimney rebuilt and relined by Amish craftsmen ~ they were extremely professional

[@pappysshoes6563]

They also make furniture you will never have to replace unless the house burns down.^^

[@suzystone244]

Hi Jim. Love that clippity clop of thier feet. Very soothing to the ears. All four drafts are beautiful ❤

[@loves_u_tube3863]

I've never seen a horse being shoed before. Very interesting. Eli explains thing very well. Even I can tell he knows his stuff. Thank Eli for letting us watch him. I know they dont like being viewed. Thank you Jim.

[@johnking8679]

Great job Eli - thanks for sharing !!

[@shawnstrode3825]

Please let the gentleman know how much I appreciate him allowing you to film the process.

[@ginog4480]

Man, that crack looks serous. Looks like its been there a while. I'm really interested in the details of the Percheron. They are my ultimate goal. Thank you so much Jim. And thank you to Eli for letting Jim film for us. I know their culture is reluctant but it is greatly appreciated.

[@MaxencePetratto]

Mx

[@michael7423]

Tire for the tractor and shoes for the real workers 🐎 I have nothing but respect for the hard working Amish community! Same goes for you Jim.

[@Nightgrauen]

I really am amazed he let you capture him on camera. Usually Amish people have a rule against being capture ore camera and video.

[@CatsSleepyHollow]

Appreciate him allowing us to watch.

[@hejnye]

Eli's little girl is adorable. Hope your girls enjoyed their manicure and are feeling beautiful

[@johnbaskett2309]

Good farrier and Lady is a good girl. She is obviously a well treated horse. Very trusting.

[@hacc220able]

Wow, this man really knows his business of shoeing horses. I did not realize just how deep the cuts are made when preparing the sole for new shoes. Really appreciate you sharing this.

[@IrfanKhan-de2dn]

This person looking muslim

[@patriciawilhite7038]

Oh my! This was so interesting! Eli is a very hard worker with wonderful knowledge. Thank him for allowing us to experience his wisdom.

[@winsurfer123]

Thank you Jim and thank you Levi for sharing your art with us plain folk.

[@stantilton2191]

Oakum is a prepared tarred fiber. Used for many things to seal gaps or cracks such as log homes and ship building. The tar must be what gives the healing to the hoof. My Dad was a farrier and blacksmith and used it. Thanks for sharing this, brings back good memories.

[@valeriepowell1736]

Garden looks great.... I just shared you with a friend. I just love you All. I appreciate the respect you have for people and animals. And good gosh don't lose a good farrier and blacksmith because of us. lol, I get it. And you have a great vet too! She's wonderful.... Many blessings and thank you..... Please let him know we just want to learn and thank Eli. That job is so hard on your back. Boy I don't know a blacksmith that can stand up straight! It's hard enough to pick feet sometimes. What an adorable daughter he's got. Jim Lady is so pacitate.

[@louisecassidy5991]

No nonsense setup! Reminds me of a story. My mentor was an old Australian Light Horse man, farrier. During WWII in Townsville Queensland they shod all the mules for the supply trains in New Guinea, and all unbroken, unhandled! He told me they devised a crush for the job, lashed the foot where they wanted it, and got the job done. He had no idea what happened after that, could only imagine what they went through teaching them to pack. That old man had a string of show horses, and I was plucked out of the local school where I was working for rides, to ride shows for him. A poor girl's dream. Before that I was a trusty at the school, used to ride to the forge as needed. Also all over Canberra where pony rides were donated to fetes and fairs, little charity money makers. Did all the walking too, leading the kids. I learned a lot from that old horse soldier.

[@Countryblock10]

The credit to such a well behaved horse goes ti Jim. Beautiful to watch

[@DavidDeelLoco]

The farrier always amazes me. A lot of respect for that type of work. Regarding just this part of the work they do, they also have to maintain their tools and facility, have an acute knowledge of the anatomy of the horses foot and stay current of new procedures and products for the hoof. The farrier needs to know whether one hoof needs a heavier shoe to improve the gait and m any other conditions. A lot of people think it's just the removal of the shoe, filing the hoof and hammering a shoe back on. Sorry so long. Just a lot of respect here.

[@tamo9520]

I miss my gentle giants! Look how they stand sooooo well! And the one in the stand is already lifting his foot. He knows what he's there for.

[@gailnewcomb8256]

I know what you mean. I miss my goats! My husband passed away and I can’t handle them on my own, so I had to sell my precious friends. I do have a few mini horses though. They don’t jump on me like my goaties did. Lol

[@thewestnewyorker7269]

Thank you Jim! There are a lot of us that are newbees or looking to get working horses in the future. We always learn something from your videos. Great to kick back and watch someone who has experience.

[@sionnach541]

Say a big tks to the Farrier Eli Jim, another great video ,

[@Norm475]

Belgians are beautiful animals. My uncle had a couple for working in the woods and skidding trees out of the woods. I remember one time three of us kids hopped on its back and went for a ride through the woods. Good memories.

[@andyives5482]

Another top video Jim, garden's looking good .Intersting to see the skills of a farrier at work Best wishes from the UK

[@johnking8679]

.....and best wishes from San Diego, too !! So interesting to watch your postings. PTL.

[@andyives5482]

@@johnking8679 thanks Uncle Sam ,always nice to know your there . Best wishes from the UK

[@shellymb]

modern times, the fibrous material used in oakum comes from virgin hemp or jute. In plumbing and marine applications, the fibers are impregnated with tar or a tar-like substance, traditionally pine tar (also called 'Stockholm tar'), an amber-coloured pitch made from pine sap. Tar-like petroleum by-products can also be used for modern oakum. "White oakum" is made from untarred material, and was chiefly used as packing between brick and masonry in pre-war home and building construction, as its breathability allows moisture to continue to wick and transfer.[1]

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Here in Newfoundland in the old days all the dorys and fishing boats were "chinched" with tarred oakum to prevent leaking. I can stiĺ remember the smell along the fishing stages and wharfs.

[@bustersmith5569]

Is that your hobby ? 🤔

[@blackwolf2951]

Oakum is definitely old school but that doesn't mean it doesn't do a great job

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Your garden looks very well cared for! I was relieved when you put the seat-belt on, Jim. I am lucky as my son is a very good farrier, he has shod my horses for the last 25 years. In Jamesport I know two farriers whose first name is Eli. Seems to be very popular among Amish farriers (:. Leather hoof pads can improve any hoof.Among other benefits they provide protection against shock which they help to absorb.

[@ziapsp4167]

great rig and highly skilled. so much more demanding physically shoeing a draft. Respect ✊

[@lukasgropl2166]

I'm a farrier too, and I'd love to work with horses this well trained and behaved. Normal riding horses are so much more nervous and jumpy. Work horses are a true blessing for farriers, even if they are really heavy, but you don't have to worry about them jumping anywhere out of the blue. In austria we have a smaller local breed, called Noriker, and damn they are great. Sadly not a lot of people train them this well, and many farriers don't like working with them. Still love them. Greetings from austria! Love your work!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching from Austria. That's a hard job that you have.

[@richardvernick4280]

Jim. Thank You so very much for the video of the horses shoe work. Just a note I have been around many Amish folks it is always great to see how the Amish kids are always watching how the farm work is done. Thank You Jim. 👍😁

[@jeanmorin3247]

This is bloody fascinating for a city dweller. That horse is so reliable. What a superb animal! It can be an example of solid patience to any person.

[@daviddraper7364]

eli knows his stuff !!! great job

[@suzannemomma]

Those are serious shoes!

[@erikmurray3661]

I don't know why but I'm love watching carriers work

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you Jim. You are so lucky to have this man in your neighborhood.

[@JohnDoe-rb4yz]

The Amish are true master craftsmen!.. just love watching their trades.

[@brucerazor5202]

Very smart farrier, knows his business

[@dunbartuason5443]

My back was hurting just watching this young lad work. Its definitely experience & diligence in his job.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes he was diligent

[@sharonewig3900]

Just what I wanted to see! The gentle giants. They are the best!!. God knew what He was doing that's for sure.

[@alexandersjostrom5933]

Thank you for showing this! I got myself quiet a workout yesterday shoing our big mare and realized that I need to build something like that in order to manage her and the others.👍👍

[@warrenfromga9945]

Please give my thanks to Ely for allowing you to video there. Very interesting and he seems to be very proficient at the trade. I eagerly wait for the next video. Also, the garden is beautiful. I bet your wife is responsible for that! :)

[@farmerpete5936]

Watching this video reminded me of home. My parents have about 10 Amish families living next to them. Father is always going over to their home and businesses to visit. He is the only "English" who lives right in the middle of all them.

[@nebbindog6126]

No loud cars and radios! How peaceful.

[@leotabaca5476]

That is a big horse. Oh I just saw another one. It is amazing how he can work on the large horses . The horses just stand there. His area is so clean. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for the video.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching

[@j.jaeger9791]

I really liked seeing how a professional does it. I trim our horses hoofs and I am no professional

[@12WDA]

The Amish are no professionals

[@simvrod]

A craftsman at work is a lesson to learn and a joy to behold

[@poparafael3065]

Hard working people. God bless you!

[@gordonhazel697]

I have never seen a crush like that for shoeing heavy horses, what a great way of doing things. I am guessing it takes a little bit for the horses to get used to. Sure saves your body.

[@2snowgirl520]

So interesting, blacksmiths are some of the most essential people on Earth.

[@JohnnyBarger-sb3yh]

There are farriers and there are blacksmith .

[@heatheryoung9938]

Hi Jim :) first off thank you for sharing all your videos, great kids and a beautiful wife, who I might add gets right in and helps at what ever is needed. So I was listening to this video and one thing I would like to share and having a foot problem, for being sore or not grown foot. I have a TB jumper and he has terrible front feet !! I feed biotin for his feed and it makes a big difference for growing hoof and sure helps with the cracks, that my farrier at one point couldn’t even get his shoe on cuz he had very little growth of foot plus the cracks. As soon as I put him on the biotin was amazing after just a month, you could try her on that and see if it helps, I’m sure you will be happy with the results. It’s great stuff and your horse will love you for it. Just a little fyi for you. I hope you get to read this :)) have a wonderful day.

[@suzannejohnson9109]

The thing about draft horses is that they tend to have pancake hooves (flat shallow soles). It doesnt take much to hit tender tissues. Thank you to Eli for allowing him to be videoed doing his craft.

[@glenrummel4483]

Thanks Jim for sharing this video. Watching Eli demonstrate and explain what he was doing was very educational.

[@T8ERS]

Exactly what I was hoping for! So interesting. Thanks, Jim. :)

[@d.g.n9392]

Newer subscriber, gone back to view some of your videos. Appreciate watching the care of the horses, much admiration of farrier talents. Having grown up in rural area, watched a few times in the past.

[@canvids1]

just fantastic watching this. I have kind of seen this done a bit on video before but this is real up close and you both talking and explaining back and forth really makes it all so interesting to watch. It must take a long time to learn this job. Your horses are so gentle and they know what is going on too.

[@phredflypogger4425]

Beautiful horses. They appear to be much loved.

[@thewestnewyorker7269]

Glad to see your video. Happy Friday!

[@MeadowDay]

Eli allowing you to film, will certainly help the image many have of the Amish communities abusing their animals. The puppy mills and working their horses to exhaustion before delivering them to meat market auctions is hard to deal with. I try to educate that not all Amish communities are like this, and honor their work animals.

[@shellymb]

In the old days Oakum was tired frayed pieces of old rope. Originally used to seal ship boards, or plumbing seals and cast iron stove seals...

[@olddave4833]

we used to use a lot of Oakum in the 50s-70s, I don't think the local store even has it now.

[@kimfleury]

Yes! There was an industry going back hundreds of years throughout the days of wooden ships. It was something that the poorer people could do - the ones who didn't have the connections to get an apprenticeship. They would collect the old lines from the docks ("cowboys use rope, sailors use lines"). I'm not sure if they would have to buy the used lines, or if they could collect it as detritus. They certainly weren't paid to haul it away, since profit-conscious sea captains would just as soon toss old line into the sea in the days before anti-litterbug legislation. The line was made of hemp, which is quite durable. Even if the line itself was weakened through use, it could be recycled by unwinding and soaking in pine tar.

[@kaitlynandrat7716]

Thanks so much I needed to know what they are going to do my horse Is going to get horse shoes from them he has not had shoes on in five years!

[@br927]

horse shoe nails have a outward bevel on the tip, so you have to make sure you put them in right! he's good!!

[@johnking8679]

Thanks for sharing this "showing" video, especially seeing it was Baron's first !! There is obviously a lot more to shodding a horse than we imagined !! Considering, I thought Baron handled this new experience very well !!

[@bohhica1]

Great man doing an excellent job, good video also.👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnvanstone5336]

Have just subscribed and am watching from England in the county of Devon, a very rural area, with plenty of small family owned and run farms, in this county we have a mild, wet climate, so farming is mixed with some wheat, but mostly livestock and some arable, I was born in this area and love and appreciate it, your videos, history, neighbours, family are fascinating etc are fabulous and of course the beautiful horses are the stars 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤘

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

Rural in England? Come on now. :)

[@duanebolen8359]

I’m glad he let you film that shoe replacements I have never seen it before

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Ever notice how the Amish always have such beautiful children?!😊👊blonde & blue...always such pretty babies!

[@williamwagner8017]

Oakum: Loose fibers that are made by untwisting and unraveling old rope. Usually used as caulking in wooden ships.

[@firecaptaintom6670]

Treated with something though correct?

[@The_Gallowglass]

Love the horse saying with his feet, "Hey, would you hurry it up. I'm getting bored stiff."

[@maunalaniaina5749]

Beautiful horses. I so want two on my homestead. One day.. learning so much from your videos.very informative. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

We appreciate you watching, hoping we are making content that can help you realize your dream.

[@maunalaniaina5749]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim absolutely beautiful 👍thank you!

[@bigjspec]

Jim U do a very good job keeping us informed those were cute little girls watching

[@sgsellsit]

I am surprised that he lets you film. I have Amish friends in Tennessee that have told me it is out of the question. The Amish orders are just like all other religious groups, several have compromised certain parts of their beliefs. Amish are also different in other areas. Some will leave their order to go to a less strict one. The mess you see on tv about the Amish is pure fiction. They are good, humble, hardworking, honest people. It is so interesting to help them work and ask them questions. They are so precise and to the point. Just like the question about the epoxy. If you had asked an American farrier he would have been like yeah pretty quick or none of your business. Eli answers with yes, about 8 minutes.

[@davegongwer106]

your just what the Dr. ordered- your a very Good Man jim very good

[@lesliewatts2878]

As always, very interesting Jim. Man oh man, when these Amish gentlemen work, they really work, don't they ? Keep well and stay safe. As we say here in Quebec "distanciation, distanciation ".

[@plumbum48]

Oakum that I originally used as a plumber to caulk cast iron pipe joints before being poured with lead was made from oiled jute . Later a white oakum came into use that was treated with powered sealing material that swelled when in contact with water that was superior to the jute product which then fell out of favor.

[@vickiulrich6694]

Absolutely fascinating!!!

[@aaronmoses1150]

Oakum is a loosely twisted rope-like material made from oiled jute or hemp fibers. Traditionally manufactured in prisons or workhouses by disassembling old rope lengths and rubbing the strands with pine tar or oil, oakum was a staple in boat building and pipe assembly for many years.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing

[@ardenehanson2840]

That was awesome watching that! Thank you so much!

[@EvansBrosRacing]

Jim , I was cringing when he was hammering the nails into the first Belgian he was shoeing @21:30 . I have hit my thumb building things too many times and I was seeing how his thumb was in the line of fire , wow , I guess I am paranoid after having to burn a hole in a bloody thumbnail to release the pressure so it eases the excruciating pain . I usually lose the thumbnail for quite a while too . Any person who has been through it knows exactly what I am saying . He has a very steady aim . Keep up the great videos , I love seeing the horses and equipment and how those horses trust and respect you .

[@larrybauman7430]

That was nice he let you film his shoeing.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes it was

[@bobkamerbeek5964]

Great video Jim, great farrier!

[@speshul7525]

In my fami the farrier is a truly respected person. Rates up with my cancer doctor

[@rogerwilson9892]

I have enjoyed the farrier video.

[@edwinsemidey1992]

Great Farrier, So few good 1s

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Amazing Thank you all for sharing and teaching

[@johnerway7255]

Great show to see how this is completed. Thanks for the sharing. It takes years to understand how to trim the hoofs. how the foot works .

[@bloud5196]

Do you remember Larry Church from Maine? He had an old converted school bus with a forge built inside. He shod horses for my dad when my father got older.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Bill Louden yes I do, I never met him but remember seeing the old bus at another guys place.

[@jemreandeau3583]

Fascinating trade, the horse is magnificent.

[@patmadix172]

Excellent workmanship

[@susanflowers7969]

I was so happy to see you go over and give your horse some gentle strokes! Unfortunately the Amish have bad reputations when it comes to the treatment of their animals.

[@JohnnyBarger-sb3yh]

Too them it’s a tool

[@joannabanana8431]

You want to keep a daily brushing of Hoof Flex (or similar) oil on the hooves. It cracks either a quarter crack, like your horse has, or sand cracks which are more forward cracks. Like humans that have cracked feet, you rub in foot cream to moisturize them. But with horses there is a product you brush on daily. They use it on show horses to make their hooves shine a bit too, but it stops the hooves drying out and cracking. There is also a packing you can apply to the frog and inside area to moisten that too, but you will need to secure that with bandages. Just a daily brush of the hoof flex does the trick usually over time. Must apply it every day in the area you are living in obviously is terribly dry. If you live where it snows, you usually do not need it in the winter, as the snow melting on the hooves will moisturize them. Stops it getting worse forming abscesses. In the UK, it is rare to see cracking as it is wet a lot of the time, but saying this, you still require hoof flex there to stop fungus and foot rot issues. Hope this has been of help. Nice drafts ~ so calm and placid. Thank goodness for your Amish man there to do the shoeing. They are hard working and love the old world ways in many ways. :~)

[@kamojo1]

A horse hoof is nothing like cracked human feet - haha. Cracks are from abnormal pressure on the wall from bad trimming or genetics, bacteria sneaking in, or poor nutrition. Slapping oil on a hoof does nothing except make it shiny and pretty for a second.

[@rocroc]

By taking the horse to the farrier, it seems like a much better and quicker way to get the job done. He has the right equipment and right facility to get the job done correctly and safely. Particularly when it comes to those big draft horses.

[@wanaraz]

Working hard to get him talk. LOL That man the Farrier can read horses as good as any horseman.

[@wdevisser6854]

Best wishes from the Netherlands, we love the sweet little girl on the background!.

[@jaypipken7444]

This was a interesting video. Really enjoyed it . Thanks

[@ronaldbaughman4691]

Very beautiful horses, well taken care of. Eli seems to know his trade very good.

[@jipjojed]

Amazing set up n very interesting. Thats a old fashioned shoeing stock. I wonder if my horse would stand in that.

[@aurered6387]

u can buy for prevention any cracking in horse hooves oil apply on top like nail polish and it softens hoof wall or u can use tar for horse hooves is a good thing too can heal even swelling like a few years back my mare had hit her leg somewhere and she became very lame vet recommend buy tar and I put tar when I bought on that swelled place and after 3 days she could run again

[@judith85]

Beautiful garden, congrats!