You’re the first professional farrier I’ve ever heard saying anything good about epsom salts. My grandparents used it for any cuts, punctures, infections, on people or other animals. Then my parents used it, and I use it ( it’s what saved my 3 yo daughter from having to have her foot amputated after getting into an open sewage ditch and stepping on a nail in it), now I’m teaching my grandchild how and when to use it. Not all good medicine is new.
@ivyraeshay4 ай бұрын
My poor girl had foundered due to being an easy keeper on the pasture. The mistake of a newbie horse owner when I was a teen. She developed issues like seedy toes where dirt and rocks occasionally caused an abcess. I had this great rubber bucket so it had some flexibility if my girl moved a bit and soaked her hoof in epsom salts fairly frequently.
@johneubanks59514 ай бұрын
I use Epson salt on EVERYTHING when it comes to my cattle, my feet ,even my hotdogs..lol .jus kidding but Epson salt is a great cure all for farm animals .it reduces swelling and abscess plus it's great pain reliever for them..and ITS CHEAP! Versus all that fancy medicinal stuff..my granny use to cover me with that red iodine juice or whatever it's called and she'd say, JJ, Epson salt is a cheap cure to takin care of cattle and horses hooves if they step on a old piece of barbwire or nail. Granny always knew best .
@CristiNeagu4 ай бұрын
And not all new medicine is good either...
@ivyraeshay4 ай бұрын
@@CristiNeagu what do you mean by that? All meds created for animals and meds that have an off shelf use for them are perfectly fine and safe for them or they wouldn't be used.
@marthapackard86494 ай бұрын
As a farrier's wife and a person who raised and trained horses for decades I always felt that a farrier is the way to go if your horse develops an abscess. I've seen vets carve away a horse's hoof until the recovery from the cure is longer and more painful than the abscess in the first place. Nice work here, tactful. We've had our fair share of abscesses over the years. My husband would cut away as much sole as was appropriate and determine the area. Maybe a little more digging but if it was too high we'd soak in hot water and Epsom salts then a drawing poultice. The horse would be allowed to free range and usually they had broken open by the next morning. Sometimes gravel at the coronary band, sometimes through the sole. Keep it clean and open a few days and everything is peachy. Worse one we ever saw was our friend's horse. She was a Canadian Horse and her feet were HARD! Wow.
@songbirds3712Ай бұрын
You can tell the owner is nice and concerned about her horse. She sounds like she has spent years with horses. God love her!
@boodatullar23454 ай бұрын
Nice to hear the client asking questions and keeping the horse calm
@justinjeannette80824 ай бұрын
Watching this is making my back hurt knowing that he has to work all that time bending at the waist. Nothing but respect for this man for sure.
@phillipdavies65483 ай бұрын
It amazes me the horses sense of trust and patience with what is being done, Their trust in humans is truly mind boggling.
@VictoriaWilkes-pm7uu4 ай бұрын
This farrier is so gentle. I would trust him with my horse anytime.
@caleberickson3-crossesfarrier4 ай бұрын
Thank you that's a great compliment
@RobinStark-su3gn3 ай бұрын
@@caleberickson3-crossesfarrier 15:34
@milosen67443 ай бұрын
In my eyes farriers are completely fearless and super strong and when I was a child I thought our farrier was the closest thing to Superman you could be. 🥰
@dawnmaclellan78314 ай бұрын
It’s amazing how with abscesses the pain can radiate, masking where the abscess actually is.
@caleberickson3-crossesfarrier4 ай бұрын
It is makes it super difficult sometimes
@jannamorgan93043 ай бұрын
She loves her boy so much. A great horse momma.
@badgerdoesbushcraft4 ай бұрын
I wish more of my clients were as kind as that lady
@michellesimien772726 күн бұрын
Are horse owners usually rude/curt?
@Nettiezoo4 ай бұрын
Finds the abscess at 13:06
@dollyoliver94264 ай бұрын
This lady loves her horses. Warms my heart ♥️
@anneterry36604 ай бұрын
A farrier is part engineer, part artist, and just amazing much of the time.
@suecox9073 ай бұрын
Is that why the horse has purple feet?
@kendrachilders294612 күн бұрын
@@suecox907no the horse has purple feet because it had thrush medicine on its feet that made them blue!
@awhite75964 ай бұрын
Hoof abscesses in horses are really common…a microscopic pinhole of pus can cause a horse extreme pain where they are walking like their leg is broken. Once you find that pus pocket and release it, it’s instant relief, like there was never any problem! Such a great example of that here…good patience and care with this job! Nicely done!
@jjameson9292 ай бұрын
Why are the hoofs so soft I imagine his tools are sharper than my steak knives but still they look really soft cows too when I watch these
@marthapackard8649Ай бұрын
@@jjameson929 hooves are similar in a way to finger nails. Some horses have pretty soft ones, some can be hard as rock. Best is somewhere in between. Good feet are a real boon in horses but usually there is some issue that a good farrier can straighten out for you every 6-8 weeks, lol. A horse can have three good, hard black hooves and one lousy white one like one of our old horses. That white foot was softer but grew faster so it's angle would end up being lower. Glad I was married to a farrier, lol. And horseshoeing is physically hard enough without having dull tools, so sharp is right!
@mariestubbs46064 ай бұрын
Tank must have felt so much better after that great job Caleb ..
@emmaline66013 ай бұрын
Horses are like glass. People don’t realize how difficult they are to keep healthy. It’s the reason many of us don’t ever vacation because in just a few hours they can be critical.
@terryshaw1437Күн бұрын
Lloyd
@jedtaylor35514 ай бұрын
People who don't know someone with a horse will never understand the level of care required and given
@Retiredstatecop4 ай бұрын
My ex took her hayburners with her. I don't miss any of them or the expense!
@DCXXV4 ай бұрын
I really loved how she said “if you take the 3 hoofs off he can come in the house” what a sweet and loving woman she certainly does love this horse
@untbunny4 ай бұрын
The owner's comments were adorable. I believe she sincerely wants Tank to stay in the house with her. Great job.
@patpierce48544 ай бұрын
I’m reminded of similar situations that The Hoof GP from Scotland has shown in his cattle hoof trimming videos. Unlike a cow who has two hooves so one could have a block glued on the uninjured hoof, there’s not an extra part to elevate the injury off the ground. Thank you for sharing!
@ivyraeshay4 ай бұрын
It honestly depends on where the problem or hole is. The outer portion of the hoof takes most of the load for horses and the inner portion of the hoof tends to be softer and gets way more rocks and other issues with the hoof that can cause an abcess.
@triciac10194 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same.
@kimcurtis12073 күн бұрын
I follow hin all the time.
@songbirds3712Ай бұрын
Just listening to her talking to her horse…precious!
@emmasgrandma112 күн бұрын
I am a foot care nurse-for people, you should look into using some carbide metal bits with a dremel for these tight spaces 😊
@kimmontgomery544 ай бұрын
Bless his heart! I guess it’s kind of like staph? Okay one minute and highly infected the next? In any case, thanks for what you do! And thanks for sharing!❤
@EstherFlores2863 ай бұрын
Fantastic, I bet Tank felt so much better. Caleb did a great job. Really enjoyed the video, being that I ve owned and love horses..
@bradleytenderholt5135Ай бұрын
Respect to you and your professionalism
@msg99674 ай бұрын
She’s such a sweet lady.
@davem.5394 ай бұрын
Thank you for what you do. It's so nice to see people/professionals help animals with issues.
@debbiebrewington76354 ай бұрын
Great video. I definitely love horses, always have. After my husband and I moved to some acreage he purchased a couple horses for me. But you know life gets in the way sometimes. My granddaughter use to show her pony earning lots of trophies. Anyway, thank you again for all your shares! 🤩
@dmr66404 ай бұрын
Like this longer video and all of your explaining along the way.
@OliveTaylor-no3vcАй бұрын
I just hope you can avoid any pain for this beautiful sentient soul ❣️🥺
@TakeTheRide4 ай бұрын
Thank you for helping to heal these animals. This is hard to watch.
@ralphdavis9554 ай бұрын
Great video. Looking forward to the next 1. Thanks for sharing...
@user-ox7jf4oc8r4 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Caleb! I hope your holiday and time off was relaxing and enjoyable. This was a very interesting video. Poor Tank! I’m so happy that you found the access and it started draining. I could see how sensitive he was towards the heel of his hoof every time you used those weird pliers to test and when the nail was going deeper inside the hoof. He did seem to be walking like normal after you started draining the access and treated and bandaged the hoof. What a relief!! I’m very happy Tank was doing so much better the next day. That’s great! Wishing you a safe, healthy, prosperous and happy 2024. ❤️🐴❤️
@user-gu1jk4qn6b4 ай бұрын
That woman loves her boy, I can hear it in her voice.
@pantonio28944 ай бұрын
Good explanation on hoof always learning something new
@caleberickson3-crossesfarrier4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@anthonyhargis68554 ай бұрын
As educational, and fascinating, as ever. Happy New Year!
@lizlagle6714 ай бұрын
The farrier that comes to care for the horses here has magic powers. I have multiple yappy little dogs. They bark at every opportunity. They don't bark at the farrier.
@KathyDoran-kl6bb4 күн бұрын
You are teaching me so much!
@OliveTaylor-no3vcАй бұрын
Caleb I think your knowledge is amazing. Thank you for your care ❣️
@katyspouge34683 ай бұрын
You are really good at your job and I enjoy watching your videos, how you explain, what you do and why and how. That horse knows, you understand him and are trying to help, thats why he is so trusting and patient, great job 👏🏻💯👍🏻🙏🏻✅
@asrotties4 ай бұрын
All horses should be so loved. His owner really cares about his comfort, bless her.
@marypoundertillotson85792 ай бұрын
This is so awesome! How you are patient and gentle with Him.
@user-py4yd8ws8pАй бұрын
Well done mate awesome job finding the abcess the horse is feeling much better thanks for a wonderful job.kind regards Gregory Lee from Melbourne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 😀 👋👍.
@trinitywright71222 ай бұрын
I know she loved that horse And I know you helped him Good job, thank you. I'm not big and strong enough to be a farrier, but if I was it sure would be gratifying to help horses like that one with a kind owner
@daniadejonghe4980Ай бұрын
One thing I really love about watching this is the gentleness and kindness. How it should be.
@angelahassert35524 ай бұрын
What a precious client. Get well soon Tank
@traceyrossberg46404 ай бұрын
Awww, poor fellow, that certainly did look so painful, so happy you could help him Caleb, you did a wonderful job on him, thank you so much for posting, really enjoyed it!, happy new year to you and your family too Caleb, hope it's a happy and safe year for you, take care.👍💙🐎
@jenniferlehman3264 ай бұрын
Another great video, Caleb!! Happy New Year to you and your family as well !! I now have 5 mares AND 5 healthy foals under my care. Training has already started with them all now. No nipping, respect my space, leading, grooming, and next week, I'll start handling the older ones' legs other than grooming. I'll be running my hands down them in preparation for lifting the feet up, getting them ready already for the farriers that will be handling them when they go home. Someone has to start that learning curve, and I always find it's easier to teach them these basic things when they are foals. It gives the colts especially a great foundation on how to behave and what is expected of them if they are around people, and it benefits all of them to have the foundation work any way. Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
@miketroutman73654 ай бұрын
Another good video and commentary Caleb. Glad you’re back.
@kylieknight23654 ай бұрын
Horses are very stoic and you don’t usually find out until they are very sick/sore
@kh77944 ай бұрын
Epson salts ... the best for all creatures.. I ALWAYS have it stocked
@bernesemuir8022Ай бұрын
Wow this was great u are so good ingredible blacksmith!! Thank you for up loading this
@gretchenchristophel11694 ай бұрын
Happy New Year, Caleb. You are so right about the soundness/lameness in horses. There are a few equine YT channels I follow and often they will say that the horse was fine yesterday/last night and this morning they won't put weight on the hoof/leg...and you can hear the panic/concern in their voices. Thank goodness there are farriers like yourself to tend to the horses. Some of the channels can show their farriers working in the hoofs to find the abcesses...always interesting. I think winter weather is harder on the hoofs than summer...the ground is often harder or frozen...the grass is dead offering no cushion to the hoofs...it's easier to pick up stones/dried hard mud. You really had to work to find this abcess...will be interesting to see part 2 of this hoof treatment.
@user-md5ls2jo1l3 ай бұрын
My horse had a really deep abscess once - farrier could not reach it - finally came out the top of the coronet band - once it burst, he was soooooo relieved!
@connierenna-xf9um4 ай бұрын
That horse was such a good boy!!!!
@anubisdo7493Ай бұрын
Wonderful video. Very educational. I enjoyed watching you work
@cho77072 ай бұрын
Awwww poor horsey!! ❤❤
@traciebrown9577Ай бұрын
Amazing kindness to the animal and its owners. Great vet!!
@susanmorris67463 ай бұрын
You are amazing needle in a haystack comes to mind. Susan From UK ❤
@Lynn-uz2ms3 ай бұрын
Your video is just fine 😊
@sarahcaffrey99594 ай бұрын
What perserverance...amazing farrier!
@boessheila504 ай бұрын
Hoping u have great success in healing this abcess in the horses hoof😃
@melodienaber4992Ай бұрын
Battle scars are beautiful ❤
@lindav6164Ай бұрын
New subscriber here! I like how you mention different product you use qnd explain your thinking as well in seeking out issues. Also appreciate the comment about the owner is good, not negligent. Too many think owners neglect when a horse is so lame .
@ritastevenson55322 күн бұрын
You’re very good at what you do,!
@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfarАй бұрын
The whole time I'm watching this with fascination but also my back hurts so much and I don't know how you do this! I watch a lot of cow trimming content. It's been weird since 2020 but anyway watching professionals taking care of animals and helping them heal, seen the empathy and the kindness that you hold for these guys and their owners is really compelling.
@michellepaton41504 ай бұрын
Happy New Year too you to
@user-py4yd8ws8pАй бұрын
I just want to say that you are the best farrier I have ever seen finding out what the issue is with the horse well done mate bloody Awwsome job the horse will be running around in no time well done mate and all the best kind regards Gregory Lee from Melbourne Victoria Australia 😀🖐👍.
@rdhawke4 ай бұрын
My horse had an abcsess, and thrush and a hoof injury…with horses, God love ‘em, shit ALWAYS happens!
@marthapackard8649Ай бұрын
In my experience they are walking Murphy's Laws, lol.
@KathyDoran-kl6bb4 күн бұрын
Hey Caleb! Can tell you love your job!
@omarrashid617011 күн бұрын
Great job done, well done mate.
@dawnsunrise19812 ай бұрын
Great Job !! I feel so bad when one of my horses gets a hoof abcess😢. It makes them hurt a lot !!
@pamelabooya54414 ай бұрын
Welcome back. Happy New Year to u n urs! That was tedious n back breaking. Has to feel better 🙂
@ginkgosunmontana76284 ай бұрын
Happy New Year! It looked like the other side of his hoof wall was worn down/degraded - maybe he was trying to put less weight on the abscess side of his foot? Great job - looking forward to your future videos! Time for a back massage 🤩
@genelle19594 ай бұрын
First off I have to say that owner sounds like the sweetest of Gods caretakers for these amazing animals we love. My question is , granted you often want the drainage open at the lowest point to let gravity work but do you ever consider opening it up high on the hoof when you see how deep it actually is? Those deep ones often bust out through the coronary or just above but would you dare to ever try finding it through that area?
@caleberickson3-crossesfarrier4 ай бұрын
I've heard of some people doing it whith a drill bit. Mostly vets who have the technology. The real problem is that it's such a sensitive area power tools can be too much and can get you in trouble .
@caleberickson3-crossesfarrier4 ай бұрын
Not really the abcess showed up that morning and I pulled the shoe he had on. We have been fighting thrush and white line. His hooves were in tough shape. The degradation your seeing is mostly due to these other factors. Good spot though as you are correct the one side is messed up and it is where he lands first and most heavily
@angelwalker47124 ай бұрын
Watching you search for that abscess was like watching a suspense movie! I was holding my breath most of the video! Good job Caleb!
@Tricksofatrade4 ай бұрын
Good work, my man, God surely rewards those who take care of his creatures !
@robertkeller5930Ай бұрын
I’m getting carpal tunnel from watching this.
@geraldgauthier87173 ай бұрын
Excellent Farrier... Thank you
@janesaunders47233 ай бұрын
i love the way you look after the horse
@lindahollister55302 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video.❤❤❤❤❤❤
@lindsaycampbell62243 ай бұрын
How sweet the owner wanted to bring the horse in the house
@cindyj55223 ай бұрын
I would bet this horse felt so much relief when the abcess was opened and the pressure starting to ease.
@PinkyPuff694 ай бұрын
Happy New Year, from San Francisco California Caleb! Thanks for all the work you do!
@user-fz6vs4de9m4 ай бұрын
You always have a very interesting conversation with great diction.
@caleberickson3-crossesfarrier4 ай бұрын
Thank you I try it's the hardest part
@caleberickson3-crossesfarrier4 ай бұрын
Voice overs are really hard for me
@JACLS3 ай бұрын
I wanted to add that your commentary regarding the farrier methodology in China and India is on par with my own!😮😢. Your statement though, as the consumate professional, validates my initial reaction when I saw the first video. Please continue with your professional dialogue You're teaching millions!❤❤❤
@user-ki8hj3ks9qАй бұрын
My Dad and Mom used it for everything. Works great
@kathyhurt44762 ай бұрын
Moth balls placed around the frog crevices with the thrush. Then heat your rasp or other flat metal position over moth balls till they melt. Don’t touch any area other than the moth balls. This will help kill the thrush. It’s important to keep the hoof clean and not have them stand in a wet stall because the bacteria can cause the problem. Some horses are more susceptible to thrush than others. This really works.
@NickPerez-vu1il4 ай бұрын
Thats some insane wrapping 👀
@BrembeliaАй бұрын
When you can, please do a video on Thrush. Like all about it; what it is, how it gets in there, what parts of the foot or tissue it has an affinity for, what happens if left unattended, what the treatment is, how to prevent it, etc. Thank you. 😊
@janicemiller65182 ай бұрын
After watching farriers do my horses for the last 30 years I don't know how your back isn't ruined
Really good to this ❤very educational on all levels physical compassionate
@erynd25244 ай бұрын
Oh this poor baby. He’s definitely in great hands.
@tracyperry91083 ай бұрын
YOUR HANDS, BACK & STOMACH MUST BE SOOOOO FREAKING STRONG‼️‼️‼️I HONESTLY CAN SAY THAT YOU DID NOT PICK AN EASY CAREER PATH MY FRIEND ‼️‼️‼️KUDOS TO YOU BECAUSE EXCELLENT FARRIERS ARE SOOOO GREATLY NEEDED❣️❣️❣️❤️🫶🏼🐴🫶🏼❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@rantle4504 ай бұрын
"So satisfying." 😂 14:03 When Caleb said that, it brought to mind the "Popping of pimples!" I don't know why i was watching this video because i don't have horses. Now im wondering about the wild horses and the problems they might have. 😢 Very interesting video. ❤
@clandestineAuspex2 ай бұрын
Pretty sure that's how FedEx wraps my packages
@Svensk71193 ай бұрын
That hoof was darn near bulletproof by the time you were done, sir. Talk about "well-protected"!
@jargibbs4 ай бұрын
Great video Caleb. What would’ve happened if didn’t dig it out? At what point do you make the decision to stop digging? Thank you