Farrier Day! Experience our first time having the farrier out to the farm for hoof trims Ep.36

Episode 36
We had a very hard time finding a farrier in the Amarillo area to work on our draft horses that were rescued from a livestock yard back in February 2022. Before all the horses arrived at the farm they were still at the livestock yard where a farrier did a hoof trim on the original 6 horses.
When we finally found a farrier to work on the draft horses, they were all overdue for a trim. Most of the horses had a lot of overgrowth and some had cracks.
This was our first experience getting the horses into the horse stock and seeing what happens during farrier service. This was defiantly a challenging situation because the horses were stubborn and didn't want to yield their feet. With them also being senior horses it was difficult for them to stand on 3 legs for an extended period of time due to arthritis.
HUGE thank you to Kimi Posey for taking on our draft horses! We can't thank you enough!
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If anyone is looking for a phenomenal farrier in the Amarillo area, contact Kimi! She does travel to surrounding areas as well!
/ kimi.m.posey

[@pgirl9406]

That is hard back breaking work! She is very strong…

[@debndogs2208]

Anna might have thought she was being strapped up to go to work !! Didn’t realise it was a manicure 💅 great job Kimi - horses very happy and healthy🐴❤️💕

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Julie, you and Cory have found a jewel of a farrier in Kimi! She sure isn't afraid of working hard! Plus, she even found a way to work around Anna's stubbornness! I hope Kimi eventually gets more cooperation from Anna . . . but I doubt it! 🤣🤠❣🐴

[@donnaw9040]

Enjoy watching farriers work.🐴

[@abr5873]

My hands hurt from watching this. I hope she takes care of them so she can be a farrier for as long as she wants.

[@cathyd3012]

Kimi sure got a workout. What a trooper! Cami's front hoof looks so much better. Great timing, catching the abcess..

[@dianeboross6978]

Thank you, Julie! I appreciate your diagrams and explanations of what a farrier does. Impressive work!

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@donnaboyle669]

It’s so wonderful to see the progress you’ve done, once the farrier is finished regular check up’s will keep the hoofs in good condition. I commend the farrier p, she was very patient, did a great job, luckily the horses didn’t need shoe’s. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos and the future ones. 🐾🌻🐾

[@pjk1714]

Miss Anna might need a little SynChill. It's so good to drop the stress and discomfort. Easier than a needle too. Since you don't have a steel I beam over head, you might consider long-term setting some steel with a cross beam for strapping to take weight and help balance a bit. Bovine crush manufacturer makes some nice ones and your vet could provide guidance. I'm so glad you found a farrier. Drafts are a special breed. Hope you checked in with vet about abscess starting. A pad or boot helps but often a daily treatment. I'm sure you have faced the challenge before. Appreciate you sharing

[@caroledwards3465]

I thought of SynChill too. I've.seen it used before on horses to calm them.. Best wishes from the North Norfolk coast England UK 🇬🇧

[@BookieLukie21]

Charlie's all "look ma, I've got purrdy feet!" The others will feel better walking for sure now that they've been tended to.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

HE was so funny and loved every minute for spa day LOL

[@glennmcgee1729]

Shout out to Kimi, great job. It must be a stressful and exhausting process for all involved. Always amazes me that so much weight is supported by hooves and smallish ankles.

[@lindagibson9528]

Awe...Spa day! Charlie said...um this feels good! Probably never been treated as good! My Sweet Anna...she probably never had her hooves taken care of and it was all new to her. Bless her heart. She's beginning to show her beautiful fur/coat now...beautiful like Anna ❤🌹 God Bless you and Corey

[@davidminter538]

She is vey good, has the tools and the expertise.

[@shelfuller724]

That is one brilliant farrier. I had a 17.2 horse which I let go barefoot, and the hooves are so big to hold and file, you need serious strength to do all 4 hooves, so well done.

[@lorraineduan6853]

Well done to your farrier you don't see many girls doing this kind of work even here in Australia

[@cathyd3012]

There's a petite farrier (45 kilo) in her 50's-60's who comes regularly to the barn here in San Diego. She must be made of steel.

[@nancysouder5111]

She did a great job! Has the know-how and the strength to take care of the big horses. Glad youu found her.

[@cherylcook6284]

Another channel that I watch, makes smoothies out of apples, watermelon etc and puts it in a synchill type syringe and gives as a reward to their horses for being good at grooming. It gets the horses used to taking medicine by mouth and saves money on syringes because they can wash them and reuse them. Synchill is a great relaxer! It has been so much fun watching all of your horses personalities emerge. Anna acts like she feels so much better!!! I used to have a horse whose legs swelled up terribly but when I put him out in the pasture- his legs went back to normal. You are lucky to have such a great vet and farrier. Thanks for your hard work!

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

The more she walks around the better her legs are. She's doing much better and getting stronger everyday.

[@davemetcalfe3388]

I've seen the stock used on different KZbin channels but they mostly don't show the struggles to raise and strap the hooves. One video showed an English ferrier using a stock that had pullies to help raise heavy reluctant feet. I haven't located it again yet ... I'll pass it on if I find it. It looked cool and easy on everyone.

[@anthonygambitta6220]

My farrier comes by the farm every 8 weeks or so to trim the ponies' hoofs. He is done in about 40 minutes, and the ponies are all well behaved during the process. Well done with the Belgian horses and their trim.

[@stevegreat7193]

I love the way you tell us that Anna is excited to be out! Her expression is so constant ☺... Keep up the good work, from England, cheers

[@eileenshaw5960]

What a wonderful farrier you have in Kimi.I hope Anna gets more cooperative as she becomes stronger and more secure standing on three legs.

[@evabetlyon2693]

You have found a wonderful farrier..may I say something please..before I learned how to trim my own horses hooves I used a farrier..I treated him like gold because he was working with a back injury caused by his work..I always made sure to have his favorite drinks (nonalcoholic of course)..and water..a snack of some sort ..all these made him take very short necessary breaks..the other thing ..I kept a shovel and wheelbarrow handy so I could scoop up any droppings..these little things made sure that even in an emergency he would always make room for me in his schedule..i am so gratefulyou have openedyour home to these giants..they deserve to be loved and pampered..as always prayers and blessings to all

[@littlewiseowl4405]

Some mares settle easier if their best buddy is nearby. Some horses just do not want to be separated. I wonder if draft team members are more that way. I can’t imagine how Kimi’s back feels. OOOh!

[@cathyd3012]

Kimi deserves her own spa day after that.

[@sagecreates470]

This Farrier is a rock star!! Wow! props gurl, such hard work!

[@BookieLukie21]

I love the updates on your channel. There are a lot of the Belgian horses here in Vermont, draft power is still very popular in New England. Such a special breed. Best wishes to you all.

[@johncarlsen9318]

Glad to see you found a great farrier that works on drafts, lot's of the farriers I see daily and weekly at the farrier/tack shop I work at don't like working on them. They are gentle giants but can be stubborn even in the shoeing stocks. Have Kimi keep them on a regular schedule for trimming. So glad you are giving as many as you can a chance to enjoy some much earned retirement. Keep up the great work and look forward to the next video.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We do have them on an 8 week schedule and they are getting better about the stock. This video was from the first time we had their feet done.

[@vintagelady1]

Anna is starting to look plump & sleek, what a transformation. She totally lucked out to have found you guys. A sawzall is a marvelous tool--my contractor recently saw me struggling to pull some overgrown orchid roots apart, walked over with his sawzall, & that was that! Your farrier is a miracle worker!

[@dawnb8123]

Oh gosh look at Anna, the life has come back into her face, and what a beautiful face she has. Thank you for the care and love you put into these beautiful creatures. Thank you for explaining the make up of the hoof, I'm not horsey person but love what you do.

[@hejnye]

Love your female farrier! Girl power!

[@debaniol9321]

WOW…Just…WOW! That was a massive workout! Thank you Kimi!! And good thing to have helpers…it was a real team effort! I don’t imagine any of these horses had much footwork done on a regular basis. Hopefully the girls realized that in the end it was worth it to have those feet taken care of😃

[@sidilicious11]

I’ve never seen a stock used before, it’s nicely designed. Did you and your husband build it? It really makes trimming a big horse easier not having to hold up their feet. How wonderful that you found a trimmer who likes doing draft horses!! Yay, Kimmi!

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

No we didn't build it we purchased it from Yoder stocks. It came as a kit and we just assembled it. Its made from white oak and definitely sturdy.

[@pamelapogue8377]

WOW! Kimi is amazing!! Does she need a week off after all that muscle workout? JULIE & CORY ARE AWESOME! Such caring, loving people, who adore their rescue drafts. You are both angels here on earth! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!💕😊💕💕💕💕💕

[@maximusopus1108]

WOW! Anna has gained some more weight. Looking good. Nice to see!

[@anneterry3660]

It has been many years since around horses, this video is wonderful. I think many folks do not know that a farrier is both engineer and artist and that horses can have horrific pain, crippling, and go down from lack of hoof care. I think of all the ladies who spend a fortune on shoes yet never have a professional pedicurist care for their feet until a problem arises.

[@DM-lc2cf]

patience = Love & respect & kindness.

[@scottharper9645]

I’m enjoying the education about large draft horses.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We are glad you have enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@Vala526]

I bet all these wonderful horses appreciate being takin care of the right way. Nice to see that sass coming out in some the other videos. Love the talking ones keep it up. Great giggles.

[@46rambo49]

seeing a lot more women farriers in the trade, this lady is a good one, thanks for sharing,

[@cindywaggoner3595]

It is amazing how awesome Anna is looking! It makes me so happy to see her gaining weight.

[@marekwalencik6448]

Love how you care for the horses, curious why no one pooped scooped when Anna was being trimmed.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

With the horse in the stock I was worried about the safety of my farrier and my horse. Poop can be scooped when they are done. Small things can spook them when they are in the stock including a rake.

[@CarverEngraver]

She’s doing so much better ❤

[@larrylee4919]

Really enjoyed watching Kimi. I was a farrier having gone to Mid South Academy of Horse Shoeing in Memphis in 1976. Kinda wonder if they got regular hood care being with the Amish?!?

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

The one thing the Amish do take care of it their feet...if they can't walk...they can't work. Kimi is amazing and we don't know what we would do without her!

[@lesliebisset1318]

amazing work done and great effort very lucky horses to have you both

[@kayBTR]

Steve Young Horsemanship channel had a video of working with a horse who was fearful of the farrier. He used a distraction and treat he called a “Lick” which in England is a shallow can of a sweet substance. It may help quiet your horses when they are in the stocks.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Oh! We will have to try a lick tub…didn’t think of that! Thanks for the info.

[@NancyBecker-iz8lu]

Thank you so much for taking such good care of the horses. I was raised with Belguan workhorses and they are so gentle and sweet. I was always around them with bare feet and not a bit of problem. Never a worry.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching, we appreciate your support.

[@sueflynn9886]

Really interesting video, thank you for posting. You are all so patient and kind with the horses, it was lovely to see you working through their fears and making sure they have good foot care. Well done to you all x much love from 🇬🇧❤️

[@kaytothed3447]

Great team work and phenomenal work on the hooves by your new farrier! Third time was a charm finding our farrier. We ended up asking our equine vets for recommendations. We’re very happy with him and his work! But the previous two, holy crap! I don’t know how they got their licenses or whatever. Just terrible! Oh! And I’m so glad you didn’t have dogs around while the farrier was working.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We had someone else come before Kimi and they couldn’t even lift a hoof. It was horrible! Our vet recommended Kimi…and I can’t thank them enough for suggesting her!

[@ositagordita8550]

That's it Anna, don't be like the others, make em work for it!!! 💞🐾✌️🌻🍀🐎

[@dragonwarrior9346]

So satisfying watching this!!! Who knew!!!😊 the horses are so sweet!!!

[@richardlloyd9976]

I love that all your loveys got a petty cure. I can't imagine the bill , but I do help with a couple of bags of feed.

[@cathyd3012]

Bless your heart.

[@1g412]

Some of them only know german comands ,it might help .looking good guys you had a big job there.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Really! Never thought German commands! Always wanted to learn German now might be the time! Thanks for the info

[@cathyd3012]

@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo Fuss (pronounce foose like moose) means foot..might help. But you could start with endearments: Liebling (lovey), Schatzilein (treasure), mein kleines Maedchen (my little girl).

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

@@cathyd3012 thank you!

[@hansgustaf540]

Do the Amish speak German? In this case I could help with some words... 😉

[@chrishart4707]

Great suggestion!

[@deborahharker4392]

I wanted to see them walk with their new pedicure ❤

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

This was the first farrier day we ever had... I will do another video and make sure to include that.

[@caesar1295]

Kim’s is one tough gal I tip my hat to you ma’am good job!

[@boitoiful]

I would work with Anna by taking her into the shute and grooming her and feeding her some Alpha Pro and Carrots and just get her to feel good about going in there. Then down the line, start with the trimming. Might work better because now I think she will be shy of it. Just a thought. J

[@dianeowens415]

I wouldn't be able to even clean hooves now, lol. Sure did a lot of that back in the day. The farrier sure doesn't have to work out.

[@emilasmith4279]

Awww poor Anna. She’s looking much better. Will you let her mane grow back out? Was there an issue that you had to crop it? So glad you are taking such good care of them! Hugs from Ohio! ❤

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

She was most likely pulling equipment on the farm she was previously at. Most Amish shave their manes so they don’t get caught in the equipment. Yes we will let her mane grow out. All the other horses had shaved manes too. I can’t wait to see Anna’s mane when it grows back. Charlie had a shaved mane and it’s all fluffy now and he looks so different.

[@tbaxter8877]

Fascinating horses! Thanks for sharing!

[@kimberlyrivard6945]

Suggestion. Take a look at how cows hooves are trimmed. Their crush has two wide belly bands that lift them up. Nope your beautiful horses would not fit in it.😊 Try a hoist system for your stock.

[@richardwieman6341]

Wish my Dad could see some of this!! His parents had a horse farm so he learned to do a lot of this!! His favorite draft animals were the Belgians he always said they were the most laid back !!

[@theresehopkins1581]

Anna will let you get the work done eventually.... she's just getting used to the idea of getting spoiled!!!!..... oh, what that poor baby has been through..... but, with love.... everything is possible ❤💙💜💖💗

[@elysiumbeati262]

Yes it`s a nail salon for Horse ladies .This recovering process of beautiful and much loved 💖Anna 💖is amazing. It Shows results of excelent care very good and special feed and much much love.💝💖💋

[@kayceepetersen4553]

Our dogs love eating the trimmings.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Really…I didn’t know they would eat those!

[@13juju]

Awesome work and I think the Horses did Great

[@maureen8930]

Wow Cory and Julie that was exhausting, Anna is very determined lady you don’t play-unless She wants you too I pray you have better luck with her the next time 🙏🙏👍👍 were you able to get her back feet done ? Great video thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍

[@dragonwarrior9346]

Amazing Ferrier!!!

[@debbeattie605]

Just keep working with her. You guys are doing good. The solutions to getting hooves trimmed are good.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

This was the first time we ever had their hooves done. It’s gotten easier over the past year now that they know what we want them to do.

[@lucy7b]

Thank you, I would have enjoyed hearing a bit of the interaction between the horse handlers and farrier.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

This was the first time with the farrier. There wasn’t much interaction except for working to get the horses done.

[@sandraross4770]

Yeaahh.. what an incredibly difficult job..bless this farrier.. TOUGH JOB 😢😢❤🎉🎉

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Kimi is amazing and we can't thank her enough for taking on our Belgians as new clients.

[@klhoeltzle]

You might do better if you extended the rear resrt another two inches. Ask your farrier what she thinks before she comes back. You and your hubby have a lot of love and courage to be saving the drafts...They have beautiful heats and your care shows you do to!!!!

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Good job Kimmy!

[@badgranny6311]

I saw the notification 2 days late but, I was like “Yesss!!!” A new FF video!!!! Made me so happy 🎉. Wonderful and beautiful progress on all your babies..kudos to Kimi❤

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much!!

[@craighanson-rc1md]

This hurts my knees just watching it I can't imagine a 30 year career of this my back & knees are already shot lol.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Kimi is a tough cookie!

[@caroledavis3741]

Have you ever tried using a small molasses like, it come in a round tin? Really can help occupy their mind. Like a candy bribe. Lol

[@carriebishop8838]

Yes! The farrier video, been looking forward to watching this one.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Hope it didn’t disappoint 😉

[@carriebishop8838]

@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo Not at all! Now that I have seen your stock in action, I really like the way its built. Very functional and comfortable for the horses.

[@Handle4570]

I have trouble standing on two legs

[@rockingredpoppy9119]

😃

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Me too!

[@stevischermi6409]

This is hard work

[@tinamckeage6665]

Thank you

[@naptime1900]

Like the chain belts on the stock.

[@laurapearson3370]

You are doing an admirable thing with your work 👏👏

[@theresehopkins1581]

Oh, they have their beauty parlor appointments.... 💕💞♥️💜💙🧡💕💞 Oh, I'll bet there's some of us out here that wouldn't mind zoning out for 4 hours....😊..... yeah, an optional couple of hours here and there!!!...... Watching the ferrier work.... it's very calming!!!! ❤💙💜💖💗 Definitely with Charlie... he's a dreamboat!!!!

[@cherylmillard2067]

22:28 it would really help if the horses could develop a memory of favorable experience by putting them in the stocks for regular handling, brushing, hoof cleaning, training them to lift their feet, etc., using treats for positive reinforcement. This way they'll be easier to handle if an emergency arises or for just upkeep.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

This was the first time they were in the stock after we rescued them. They have gotten much better with the process

[@georgiagonzales3769]

Thank you for this video. Have the same problem in Michigan. No one wants to work on drafts . My friend found someone that's coming out Monday 🙏🙏 Hopefully he can get it done. She doesn't have a stock here on the farm. So I'm sure it's gonna be a challenge. 😳

[@pjk1714]

Horse Plus found a kit online for very little cost that works great. Possibly that might help. Very glad she found a farrier.

[@georgiagonzales3769]

Thanks I'll definitely pass it on to my friend 🤠

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Oh good luck! I will say a prayer for you! Farrier day stresses me out!

[@barbaradetmer9927]

The horses are really looking good

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you!

[@lindalala5813]

Charlie looks great! Mares can be more difficult. You're doing a great job with these beauties...thank you for that. Just wondering..do they use stocks for breeding? Might explain the mares skiddishness.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

I’m not sure but I don’t think they used it for that. But it would explain a lot if they did.

[@JJskiddy]

These horses are used by the amish so wondering do the amish trim or do hoof care.....I go to Lancaster Pa often and know several Amish and sorry to say but the horses are nothing but workers and not family pets...It breaks my heart to see how some are treated,,,,Huge thank you for loving these gentle creatures....

[@MoonShadowRayne]

She is really filling out nice.

[@stevischermi6409]

Back breaking work

[@katedaphne4495]

Tough work She wont be able to do it until very old lol I know about hard work because I'm a mudder-painter and nearing my 50s I cant do it steady anymore

[@michellegordon4211]

Ever seen The Hoof GP's set up? He's got a great YT channel and trims cows all over Scotland. She needs a mobile "crush" like the one he uses!

[@willpp9999]

Looking good , normally this is the time the dogs come in and eat the hoof that been cut off and on the ground ,the Belgium s will feel and walk better now ,

[@mickholroyd2190]

Hello..you should come to Australia..we dont use stocks..we teach our horses to pick n hold their hoofs up..there is no reason why a heavy cant hold their hoofs up.. nothing to do with their weight...if you want the other horses to be like Charlie..you need to put them in the stocks every day till it becomes habit...love the legging on the farriers leg..good idea..

[@nancycascino6577]

Thank you for sharing It was very interesting to watch horses get their huffs done.

[@stevischermi6409]

Good job... All 💕😊👍

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you!

[@kayceepetersen4553]

Kimi has a great knee brace tool holder!

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

I know! I said the same thing! Super handy

[@ksweet696]

Are you familiar with Monty Roberts, the horse whisperer? You might check out his channel for tips on getting recalcitrant horses to let you work on their hooves. I saw a video recently about that very thing, but I can't remember who made it. But I kept thinking a couple of your horses are not going to want their feet trimmed in the future, esp if they get scared. There aree definitely tricks of the trade out there. If I come across that video again I'll link it.

[@tctcllc6949]

💕

[@lauratanser7578]

We have a guy in the UK who uses a lick bar for the horse to take the attention from what the farrier is doing. He does this to train horses who do not like having their legs lifted. It works. It might make their experience a happier one

[@carlapiringer3841]

And consider crafting tools like Asian farriers use that look amazingly efficient.

[@JudyMenzel7]

😊❤

[@sherrieshatzen3801]

Do you clean (pick) their hooves regularly? That is really important to keep their hooves in good condition & to keep you apprised of any issues that could be developing. Vetracyn is a good product to keep on hand or check to see what your vet recommends.