Horse Shoeing splash

A pair of new front shoes and trimming the hinds for Splash. #GaryHuston #Blacksmithing #Farrier #ASMR #Horseshoeing #Fabrication #Ironwork #Hoofcare #welder #repairs #horse #farriery #engineering

[@Ultrawong100]

I have nothing to do with horses and although I like them, I would never own one. That said i sometimes find myself just watching horse shoeing. Your video has probably gone viral because some people find it relaxing and theraputic to watch. I don't know why. I cant explain it myself but I can literally watch it for ages. Great vids. Keep it up.

[@thetrevor861]

Re - your 'viral' video - I think it was just an exemplary demonstration of a professional at work. Skilled, calm and dexterous. And maybe the heavy breathing was an extra, for some. I'm not a blacksmith, farrier, I own zero horses, but watch and enjoy your videos anyway. What you do is EXCELLENT, don't stop ! Thank you.

[@garyhuston]

+The Trevor thanks!

[@lesquis]

The reason the video went viral is because of a thing called ASMR

[@tammyfox6060]

This farrier is very very good and patient , and this pony is good to shoe , thank you Gary for this great video.

[@sweetrini17]

I seriously fall asleep to your videos because your voice is so therapeutic for me.

[@TheMrUniz]

I saw your video on a Facebook group, which was saying that your work was excellent and really a joy to watch. And so I started following your channel and watching. It's a really good feeling to watch a job well done

[@evavdg8596]

Beautiful! Splash is so patient! I love it when you are saying sweet words to the horses, you're so good for them! My training on school, to become a farrier, is going well! These videos are great for me. You're the best Gary! :) Love

[@MrDesertScorpion]

Outstanding job. Thank u for sharing..🇺🇸👍🏼🤠

[@edwardhugus2772]

Thank you, sir, for the new vid. I enjoy watching your work.

[@garyhuston]

Edward Hugus thanks

[@Enoch001]

I like the one where you feed a bit of frog to the dog.

[@DaisyStalls]

Enoch001 whats the timecode?

[@garyhuston]

Different video!

[@ajhia9522]

Daisy Stalls different video😁

[@MrJFuk]

Nice little video, and very nice workmanship. Thanks for the upload.

[@thekatt...]

I agree with the others...I have no horses, but these videos are very satisfying to watch. What do you do with a horse that isn't so easy to shoe ? Are there horses that you just cannot shoe ? ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@RustyGlovebox]

Very nice work and well done

[@umutgmx9572]

Rusty Glovebox ve

[@Shadeskast]

Talented. A lot of years shows through.

[@Cryzk_]

your videos remind me of when a blacksmith gave me a horseshoe and made me a ring out of a nail.... still have both that were given to me a when i was 8 or so

[@michaelreader4349]

Hi Gary its Mick at Potten End, having seen the viral video with your usual professionalism I noticed that there was more detail in it as though you zoomed the camera in close, I think people could see more work detail which made better viewing. Keep putting them out mate they make my day.

[@fannation8611]

I watch your videos at my aunts farm, I have to help my aunt shoe her horse. Scraping away the dead sole is hard.

[@watermelonbleach]

In all honesty if the world turns to shit and its back to old age type living at least im know i can shoe a horse thanks to these videos

[@Chris-ck1sv]

THIS is satisfying

[@henerith4510]

Good video thumbs up 👍

[@jeremiahalleine1146]

Hey Gary, beautiful work! I just wonder, how is this on your back?

[@pawdaddy4971]

Great video.....thanks

[@veronicarodriguez8171]

Hi splash!

[@Shadeskast]

Gary your shoeing rig looks huge at the beginning of the video. Did you give a lift kit?

[@garyhuston]

No lift kit, just standard springs!

[@glennwiebe5128]

Gary, how to you handle the stink? I grew up on the farm and we dehorned the young calves as soon as the horn buds showed up. We used an electric dehorning iron. It burned the horn material and the root which then prevented the horns from ever growing. It got to the point where I couldn't stand it and would get sick at least once every session as we did several at a time. Good on you!

[@garyhuston]

Glenn Wiebe I love the smell! Can’t get enough of it. It’s not so nice on a few day old clothes though!

[@auburneytuckerson2959]

I'm weird. I like the smell of wood, the inside of some stores (Lowes), and some types of paper (magazines).

[@truly1676]

Do you shoe all ponies as well? We tend not to shoe smaller ponies here. Also, don’t they make pony foot stands for the back feet? It seems it would save your back and knees to me.

[@garyhuston]

truly1676 anything under about 11hh we don’t bother, they don’t do enough to worry about. The odd one for medical reasons though. I have never used a foot stand for hind feet, don’t think I could do it, too unnatural!

[@scottlundy257]

Nothing like a new set of shoes( Maybe a little polish)

[@samuelaguiar480]

Good job

[@jjpresnell]

I think the owner needs to give this one a bath. Great vidio any way. Keep it up.

[@dracenmarx]

Why do some horses only wear shoes at the front legs?

[@dabondeeznuts8363]

Great video! I see you got a lot of passion in your videos and hope your hand gets better!

[@markhatcher8694]

I think that video got so many views it's something to do with the algorithms that KZbin use I did a search horseshoeing and your video was the first one to come up normally the ones that get lots of views have a title that is dramatic they call it clickbait I was wondering if you had any advice on how to acquire blacksmithing equipment today I drove 200 miles to look at an anvil when I got there the Anvil was in a terrible state and the man selling it wanted a fortune for it and would not barter any tips would be greatly appreciated

[@garyhuston]

Mark Hatcher I would never buy a secondhand anvil, it’s going to last you all your life so buy new. Other tools can be made or found in auctions or junk shops.

[@markhatcher8694]

Gary Huston thanks for the advice is there any particular brand of anvil I should be looking at did they ever catch the scumbags That Stole parts of your Land Rover only asking because a few months before you had your one done I have my one stripped in my front garden underneath my open bedroom window while I was asleep and did not hear a thing

[@garyhuston]

+Mark Hatcher Brooks is one of the best today, been around for years. All anvils are expensive but like I said it’s a once in a lifetime buy so buy the best. No, didn’t catch them as far as I know but the police seemed to know all about them when we reported it.

[@markhatcher8694]

Gary Huston I've noticed in other videos you talk about having problems with your hands gripping things I had a car accident a few years ago and I have not the best grip in my right hand unfortunately I'm right handed are there any tolls or tricks or tips that might help me with my grip problem and once again thanks for making all the videos and for answering my messages you have my thanks and respect sir

[@swdweeb]

If I may... As someone (me) that is just getting into blacksmithing and only as a weekend hobby, Gary is absolutely correct. He and I have talked about the 2nd or 3rd or 4th hand anvil that I have. I bought it because I thought I wanted to give it a try. I had nothing, but knew I needed an anvil. Like you, I saw a lot of broken pieces of iron that people wanted a lot of money for. When I found mine, it was in pretty good shape, especially for an anvil that was likely manufactured around 1860. I paid $375 for it. My problem is, I love my new hobby and wish I had an anvil with a straight face on it. Take this for what it's worth, but I would try to find, or even make, something that you can hit hot iron on. Find out if you like it enough to invest real money and then go look for a good new anvil. I also wish I weren't so emotional about the cool piece of history that I own and could sell it and use the money to buy a new one. ;-)

[@garynordmann138]

Very nice work on Splash. Hand still giving you fits? Hope not. Well take care my friend.

[@garyhuston]

Gary Nordmann hand is getting better but I don’t think it will ever be perfect but at least I can work properly again.

[@roze_doll]

What's all the stuff he files off the horses foot?

[@michaelgotti220]

so I know nothing about horseshoeing, however, im quite interested in the topic. so a question, on the second hoove why did you start hammering into the side of the foot? you did that first thing and I was just wondering

[@larrybrown6068]

When you shoe a horse the nail goes through the wall and comes back out, to hold the shoe in place you turn the ends of the nails over. The first thing you have to do when removing the shoe is knock up those turned over ends, called clenches.

[@Shadeskast]

Hey you didn't do your throw the old one on the ground and mash the nails over technique, something new?

[@garyhuston]

I have been using the shoes to make things and it's easier to get the nails out.

[@Shadeskast]

The suspense is killing me. What are you making?

[@garyhuston]

Nothing special, just heart trivets and candle holders for Rachel to sell in the shop..

[@JodiesSideEye]

I've noticed in another video that you didn't heat up the shoe before fitting it on the horse. Is there a reason why one would favor cold shoeing over hot shoeing? Im genuinely curious.

[@JodiesSideEye]

Olivia Robinson Thank you!

[@theprovopirate]

Is it a trick of the light or are your nails copper colored? I have never seen shoeing nails that color before. Where did you get them?

[@garyhuston]

They are copper coated, helps prevent infection. Readily available from your local farriers supplier.

[@megankenney8135]

Just out of curiosity, how do you decide which hole to put the nail in? Sorry I don't know much about horses, love your videos by the way!

[@garyhuston]

+Megan Kenney put it where there is the strongest wall, no cracks or splits.

[@NuclearRoll]

It's so strange how many laws there are

[@terrandroid]

Bereitschaft well that's how the restrain people

[@veronicarodriguez8171]

I will give you carrots and oats for you

[@taylor-maemanley1063]

Woah I've never seen heated shoes before. Mine only had cold ones but it was almost ten years ago that they passed away and I haven't had any since. Are the heated ones easier to work with?

[@bostjanhren2716]

How do you determine how much of the hoof needs to go? You need to remove some but keep enough for the new shoe.

[@garyhuston]

That depends on what type of horse you have and what time of year it is among many other factors. Four years training and a lifetime of experience helps to get it right.

[@bostjanhren2716]

Thank you for the quick response. It's incredible to watch an expert work with so much respect for his animals. I don't know much about horses but I know plenty of horse-owners and watching your videos makes me realize why they love these animals so much. Keep doint the good work.

[@eddylonergan142]

Hello Gary,Forgive a none knowing.But when would you come back to shoe splash again.is it regular or till splash gives a indication to the owner,there's a problem.do you have blanks made up for your regular horses/clients,knowing approx that horse will need new shoes,does this alone keep your head above water.

[@garyhuston]

She is done every six weeks. I know her foot size so have the correct size shoes to bring out with me. Regular shoeings keep a regular income.

[@666UndeadRaven666]

Does that hammer also cut the nails?

[@larrybrown6068]

It doesn't cut, just twists off the ends.

[@jamesbanks2588]

a dam pony shit could you not find one smaller

[@stevewood8930]

Damn bureaucracy

[@emanuelgervasini8257]

Saludoa de uruguay

[@gazwiekow4995]

Compare to professional farriers on youtube i don't see any difference.

[@garyhuston]

why would you, I am a professional farrier!

[@Jenny-kt2xj]

Does anyone else turn the video upside down? :)

[@kimberley1449]

Jenny NEVER thought to do that. Lol

[@MrTreesandstuff]

Jenny I do now!!

[@barkodarko9354]

Same I never knew I would do that

[@chanheehee7725]

I wonder if your my riding schools farrier my riding school is manor farm in Sutton

[@garyhuston]

Not me!

[@isabrain88]

Shes got tiny foots

[@jovanaajkovic3756]

i have to ask when you do back hooves how horse doesn't kick you😕😕??

[@garyhuston]

Nemanja Ajkovic why would it?

[@dragosbusuioc9727]

because it not hurt îs like you cut your nails and what he is cuting is only dead nails

[@flamesfromblazer]

The _Reddit_ Effect is the answer , methinks

[@garyhuston]

+flamesfromblazer so, people keep talking about Reddit, what the hell is Reddit?

[@flamesfromblazer]

A sort of social news discussion platform where registered users post things of interest in a sort of bulletin board system , and these items can be upvoted /downvoted by other users. Large upvote count puts that post on front page of that topic/subreddit - enabling even more exposure and further traction for that post to be voted and commented upon., sometimes causing ' viral ' interest , as you said.

[@garyhuston]

flamesfromblazer thanks for that, I don’t think I’ll be joining!

[@FoxFortino]

Your viral video was because of this reddit post: www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/6cdklq/horse_shoeing/

[@FoxFortino]

Or if it wasnt that one, it was a similar one that reached the front page. Thats how I found your channel

[@garyhuston]

How do they get on there?

[@jgclark45]

somebody shared your video to Reddit

[@TheMepwep]

Is there a reason you're not "qualified/registered"? Because you definitely look like you know what you are doing!

[@garyhuston]

What makes you think i'm not qualified or registered! I have been both since 82!

[@TheMepwep]

You said you don't talk in your videos because its illegal to give advice if you are "unqualified". 0:12

[@garyhuston]

Listen carefully, I said it’s illegal for anyone unqualified or registered to shoe. so, I can’t be seen to give any sort of tuition which might encourage any unqualified person to shoe a horse.

[@TheMepwep]

My bad! I thought you said "Show", thanks for the information. Keeps up the great videos!

[@المنصوريالمنصوري-ك3ن]

جيد جداً عمل رائع

[@Commodor221]

This guy says something like "thanks and good job" according to google trad x)

[@jamesbanks2588]

look dude get kra ken

[@flixezz6834]

Hey

[@puzaka8]

!

[@adilsonPadilha-pp5wb]

Show

[@gabychuels2955]

Why do you guys put the horses joints in a position where its uncomfortable i can clearly see the horses joints are under pressure as theyre being pulled away from its body in a way its joints dont move

[@garyhuston]

And you know exactly nothing about the horses physiology! Please do some research before making a fool of yourself..

[@gabychuels2955]

Every farrier puts the horses leg in that position. It does affect its joint

[@garyhuston]

Like I said, do your research your making yourself look stupid!

[@gabychuels2955]

And please do not belittle me or call me a fool my comment wasnt written in that manner so I would love for you to respond the same way

[@garyhuston]

I can only respond to what is written and you are writing rubbish which is making you look like an idiot!

[@roykiller4630]

The horse looks sad

[@garyhuston]

+Rob Zoe how can you tell?

[@Commodor221]

Splash seems to me as waiting for the horseshoeing being done and finished. No problem to lift the foot and just grab some stuff on the ground to mumble it without really anything else. Don't see why you say this.