How To Clean A Horse's Hooves (The Easy Way)

[@PRAINE216]

4:25 I love how Tucker is just falling asleep as you’re explaining how it can be dangerous.

[@steffanysanwick715]

I'm voice picky and teacher picky. You were spot on and gave me exactly what I was looking for. Straight to the point with enough information. Thank you! You got a new subscriber.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you, Steffany! We appreciate you!

[@nobullwarrior]

Same here !!!

[@JoeLinux2000]

She's a very good communicator.

[@westberyfarm4509]

You did a great job from beginning to end, explaining WHY, also giving examples of what NOT to do when cleaning hooves. I've been training for over 40 years. Thumbs up!!

[@carborundorum]

I don't even have a horse but found this very informative and thorough. I love that you started with the absolute basics without assuming the viewer had any previous knowledge. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through this video!

[@UraniumMan]

If the apocalypse comes, we may all be finding ourselves suddenly looking for alternate forms of transportation, so good to be prepared. :D

[@kevlarkittens]

Love the "dad joke" about the frog being the reason horses jump so high 😆🥰

[@dustymiller65]

*Had I been drinking my morning coffee, it surely would have squirted out through my nose!! Ha-hah-ha-haah-haaah-haaaa! 😆

[@reviewsandmore9753]

People: why do you need to pick their hooves? Me: would you wanna walk with a rock in ur shoe all day?

[@felipelopez4765]

Good explanation

[@lilyhearts]

Yessir im a beginner and im scared to touch the frog because i dont wanna hurt my horse

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@lilyhearts Then don’t, hire someone trained to clean hooves.

[@tubetorpedo]

​@@DeathnoteBB Or learn to do it yourself, maybe do first time with someone who has done it before. If you never try you never learn and sometimes is much more useful to be able to do these kind of minor things by yourself. Cleaning a horse hoof is not rocket sandwich making.

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@tubetorpedo You’re blatantly ignorant of how difficult and dangerous (for the horse and the person) cleaning hooves is…

[@nadia-yx6re]

Your horse is BEAUTIFUL!! One of the prettiest I've ever seen. Thanks for the video!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@angelaequestrian7465]

It’s a blanket Appaloosa

[@angelaequestrian7465]

Equine Helper right is a blanket Appaloosa

[@nadia-yx6re]

@@angelaequestrian7465 Thanks! Maybe one day I'll get one haha

[@tegantrezise9321]

How do u treat the thrush?

[@annebelle1592]

After 50 yrs of not working with ponies I have to house sit a miniature pony. Thanks for your expert tuition. I had forgotten how to pick a hoof. And she knew it and resisted. Very helpful thank you.

[@sarahericson1530]

I am in the same boat. I hadn't done this in years until yesterday ( for an interview for a part time job on a ranch)...It's funny how we can picture it in our minds, but once You get in there first hand it feels like starting all over again.(and I grew up around horses).. This actually made Me more comfortable and confident again and won't overthink it so much on My first day Friday. Glad I came across this particular video.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

New horse owner here and new subscriber 🙋🏻‍♀️ !

[@CarmellaAbel]

Congratulations on your new horse, Tracy! And thank you for subscribing! 😊

[@angelaequestrian7465]

Heh I’ve owned horses for 13 years and I’m 13 XD I started riding at 3 years old

[@michelletrombley9960]

@@angelaequestrian7465 Omg lucky!

[@EmmaVeelle]

@@angelaequestrian7465 I started riding when I was 7 months old it is a long story

[@t.r.sjbear4382]

Me, who has known how to this this for 7 years: “yes... interesting “

[@rianyamalhotra9167]

Which is better mustang or quarter ?

[@shy8081]

Im so terrified to like dig in the wrong place 👁👄👁

[@Sophiais2cool4u]

@@rianyamalhotra9167 I like mustang better but quarter horse is probably act better

[@saskia_sj1334]

@@shy8081 SAMEE-

[@Thecuzzos0]

Me who doesn't have a horse " yes this is very interesting..."

[@tabithabowyer6860]

Recently started horse riding and i already knew a lot about cleaning hooves but it was one of the areas where I was a bit unsure on how to do it, but this video has prepared me so well and I really appreciate it, thank you so much!! 💛💛💛

[@willow6576]

Me too! I was also very afraid to do it, I started riding 4 years ago and they taught me how but i was afraid to do so. I'm confident now, I have my own horse and i don't want anyone else doing it for me. So.. wish me luck! Lol

[@mrbannon0]

I just started learning how to ride and picking up the hooves and cleaning them is always so hard and exhausting. You make it look so easy!

[@6Sally5]

I am a new horse owner...and all 4 are minis. I have learned more from just a couple of your videos than all the other videos from other folks combined! Thank you so much...and my horses thank you, too!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Glad I could help, Alan!

[@adrionnar]

Have a job interview at a lesson stable next week! Went to lessons and a month-long camp when little, did small and large pre vet in high school but need to jog my memory on things to exceed expectations. Your videos are clear, educational and entertaining. Thank you!

[@JasmineReadsAlot]

You’re literally the BEST teacher on horses on KZbin.

[@MTetzke]

Thanks for the great refresher. It's been almost 20 years, so I thought a refresher, before I helped my best friends sister, was a good idea. Be well, be strong and God bless. 🙏💪💜

[@kimberlypruszynski1122]

Love the tip about putting g pressure on the horses shoulder to get them to shift their weight! Thanks!

[@jackx2737]

That frog joke xD

[@angelaequestrian7465]

It’s not a joke it’s for a real

[@jackx2737]

@Sims Girls Yea Sims... She says in the video that it's the part that makes the horses jump higher(the frog). Went right over your head lol.

[@chloekucherenko9928]

@@angelaequestrian7465 well if you rewind it it says that's how it walks comfortably and It gives it support . But the joke was, that's how it jumps higher and then she said just kidding So yes it is called a frog but she did. Make a joke

[@erincaines6031]

I just got my first horse in 15 years (I was in the military for a decade) and you’re helping me refresh my knowledge. Thank you!

[@SuperLocoloco69]

This girl knows her stuff.

[@debraphillips3856]

Just found you on You Tube this was one of the most helpful videos I have seen on cleaning out hooves and hoof care. I shall watch all your videos from now on. Greetings from the UK

[@danlowery5552]

Young lady you did a great job explaining the cleaning. Thank you

[@Luna-ii4mx]

I used to be around horses alot, riding and I even owned a horse 10 years ago. But I had a traumatic event which made me recoil from everything horse related. And my brains hasnt even been able to think back on it at all, its completely shut out everything horse related so I have forgotten everything I knew about horses, which is sad cause I learned sooo much, I was obsessed and tried to soak in every little bit of knowledge about horses. But recently I got back into the interest of horse completely unexpectedly after a dream I had, and now I suddenly love them again. I found the passion I had when I was younger. And I want to thank you for making these well instructed videos. When I see you do it, it all suddenly comes flowing back into my mind as if it never left, its so natural. I hope I can overcome this fear and trauma and get back into horse life again. Im trying to learn it all again, its like Im starting all over again fresh. Its kind of nice. Thank you for these videos

[@sarahericson1530]

Concur 100%...This really helped Me as well and feel like it's all starting to come back to Me. Everything from the break away tie up, to the nudging when stubborn, and body stance. Feel much more confident now after watching this like I was years ago. 😊

[@CarmellaAbel]

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my channel! I’d love to make horse videos full-time, but I need subscribers to do that. 😊 I’m sharing new videos at least once or twice a week! Also, if there are specific topics you would like me to make videos about, feel free to share them below. Thanks for watching! xx

[@kristinLB]

I am renting a cottage on a woman’s ranch and she takes me for rides and I am learning to groom and she said now I can take one of her horses in the arena and practice whatever. The horse I ride is 21 and a little stubborn and very mellow. I’m learning all I can about horses and I really like your channel, it has helped alot.

[@Darkmatter105]

I love your channel, been working with horses for a few years now and my boss is finally letting me do the more technical and advanced stuff with them so this channel is amazing thank you!

[@willow6576]

I started riding 4 years ago, and I was ALWAYS afraid to clean their hooves. It was scary to me. I got my own horse, and during summer I think i'll be ready to be brave and do her hooves. Thank you for the video and information!

[@kewlaid5000]

Thank you, I work at this Horse stable and I wasn’t able to get an evaluation how to clean the hooves so this video helped a lot because I was nervous if they had to make me clean the hooves and I don’t know how!

[@dbut8563]

Thanks for your info. And being clear and thorough on procedures...I just started a dream job as a horse/ animal caretaker on a riding farm. I have years of experience as a vet tech with small animals but these beautiful magical beasts are a different world...and I want to become the best champion I can for them. So thank you for taking the time to help educate. Much appreciated.

[@melisue7487]

Every time I try to clean my horses hooves, she either tries to bite me or slams her hooves back down. We’ve only had her for 3 weeks though and got her from a rescue, so I have no clue about what she has gone through other than she was starved and really skinny. She is in great health now and in a good home

[@Juliet_owls]

update plss

[@melisue7487]

@@Juliet_owls she’s doing great, but unfortunately will still not let me clean her hooves

[@Juliet_owls]

@@melisue7487 shame if u want to reduce the biting part they make horse muzzles Make sure to give her treats or award her in some way for n even the smallest things I know about horse I Live in a very western state that starts with T

[@beckymarie8720]

Cute horse! What a good boy letting you clean his hooves:)

[@andrewchant7862]

Nicely explained ! And yeah so many owners expect their Farriers to teach their horses to pick it's feet up ! Mainly as so many owners can't pick their own horses feet out ! This from a UK farrier with 35 yrs experience .

[@jamiezbranek4253]

I have watched several of your videos and they have helped so much! We are new horse owners and I always come back to your videos for advice!

[@14Blackspirit]

Another thing i didn't get teached correctly ... Thanks for showing us the right way! Love the teaching ... you always explain why you do things and that works great for me. Keep it up!

[@Hubris423]

As a person who's never been around horses, thanks for the lesson. I learned a lot!

[@civijacobsen9107]

Thank you for this Carmela! I am finally realizing dream of getting a horse and finding your website and videos have been a hugs support. My mare and I thank you!

[@mikalemur3511]

I am thinking about getting a horse your videos make it all so much easier for me my horse back riding lessons are starting soon so thank you

[@beethanyy]

Im a year 1 vet student and have 0 experience in horse husbandry as there are no horses in where im from. Your videos have been extremely helpful and im not as worried about starting my first equine placement (they are aware that I have 0 experience). Thank you so much!

[@caryndert4726]

I needed this. I'm trying to get more comfortable with your guidance. It's helping. thank you.

[@jeffreyalexander5524]

You and tucker are the best!

[@vivianchen7092]

Me, from new york city, watching this at 2:15 AM bc I suddenly wanted to know how horsies get their nails done: 👁👄👁

[@sophcoad]

WC Productions - lmao same thing

[@peyanddrew]

If your still interested, watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWS0gJWVoLKGd6M its another way horses get their nails done hahah

[@alexaismarty1442]

Sameee lmao

[@leandro123431]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 same

[@itsmeimhereurwelx3001]

oml 😂

[@debbieshoup5672]

This is a great tutorial, thank you!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thanks for watching, Debbie! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lexycol]

Omg thank you so much! I’m going to start working on a farm soon and I had no idea how to do this properly

[@OakWoodTheFrog]

I am looking to buy a horse and I really wanna know the basics! Your videos have helped me so much! The only sad part is that I’m stuck at 20 dollars right now.. we have a long way to go.. I’m a beginner and I am looking to take lessons according to my experience! You videos help, THANKS! (New sub)

[@dawntodusk6089]

Thank you for this video! Im going to my lesson tomorrow and i believe we're supposed to learn how to pick their hooves.

[@songs_education_horses4eva]

I am watching all of the horse videos you have and love them. I am looking forward to buying one and need excellent information. And I am finding them really good.Thank you

[@amandarodriques8268]

First time seeing your videos. Love them

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thanks, Amanda! I'm glad you enjoy them. 😊I'm sharing at least one new video each week if you'd like to subscribe!

[@ericar7884]

I love how detailed this video is. Thank you!

[@1goal1]

You seem like a very nice young lady. Nice horse. Nice videos. Thanks for posting! I haven't finished 2 whole videos and already learnt a lot!

[@artwithmycoffee]

Good job explaining things. Easy to listen to and understand.

[@ImranAhmed221]

Thank you. That was very clearly shared & helpful. Live long & prosper.

[@ICOEB_LW]

thank you! I have to start riding again this week and I haven't ridden in about a month

[@sandralomeli7007]

Me, watching this video wishing to own a horse and be able to clean and groom it myself 💗 Thank you very much!

[@Kyrah-ei3fs]

I am about to ride my horse for the first time and I needed to know how its done!

[@kevinmalloy2180]

Thanks. I’m a newbie. That seemed quite thorough and was thus very helpful.

[@nypdbob]

Great video clear & explicit

[@emma-vu3pb]

Wow! I’m 100 percent sure this will help ANY horse! So honest and great. Perfect Info! You totally have a new subscriber! Great job!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much!

[@hock8379]

Carmella. Thanks for posting a great video. I’m just getting my first horse and although I’ve done this, I picked up some good tidbits. This video was very thorough. I really like that you focus on both horse and rider comfort and safety. You clearly know your stuff

[@bearybored6428]

always coming back to your channel for advice. I'm currently working on rescue and she's finally comfortable enough with me to touch her legs, hoping I can scrape her hooves soon! this video was a perfect review for me, thank you.

[@carolinaspringcookie1985]

Thank you so much for this video! I am a new horse owner and I have a two year old Filly. Three people have showed me how to pick out the feet but not how to really clean it like you didin this video.

[@abdulhaseebkhan5525]

Thank you, I watch every video on your channel to learn more about horsemanship.

[@katherinechepel7017]

I know this video was posted in 2019, and I'm commenting on 2021, I don't think it matters, lol, but still, I just had my second lesson on horseback riding and I'm a bit worried on hurting them when I pick the hooves. This is such a great video! You just earned another subscriber!

[@waitingforit3386]

hurts them a lot more if you don’t...☺️

[@katherinechepel7017]

@@waitingforit3386 Thank you! It's a small reply but that was a great tip! Thanks to you AND this video, I was able to clean the ponies's hooves. I really appreciate it.

[@horselover6459]

Thank you I have a horse at the mare and foal sanctuary I need to pick hooves I have just brought her new sub and horsey friend

[@katygarza-bair4163]

You are awesome, girl! I love your instructions.

[@vickivaughnmorrison6170]

I'd love a video on the knot you tied to the twine on the fence post. Will that twine really break if the horse pulls back with force? Anyway, thanks for helping me learn more about this break away strap suggestion.

[@abbykoop5363]

Good video for newbies. About the only criticism I've got is the part about the tendons between 2 bones. The cannon bone is on the front, but the one behind it is just a huge tendon.

[@Neuv109]

Thank you so much for telling me this, I have my first day of barn work and I really needed to know how to do it correctly, once again thxs!

[@bernavanniekerk299]

You are so amazing great teaching I also have horses

[@CarmellaAbel]

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[@beetlezful]

This video is very helpful! I am going to get a horse very soon, keep the good work up! You got another subscriber that will always enjoy!

[@jodellfields2533]

Thank you so much how you explained the hoof on what section of the hoof is I’m learning about horses

[@vvogt4252]

Thanks for the help! Gonna try your tips how to get the Horse to lift their hoof. Have a Great Day!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thanks, you too!

[@NICK74600]

Fantastic video..! So informative, clear and concise. Thank you so much, your a star...!

[@johnstarnes5110]

Very informative. Just got my first horse. Thanks for the help.

[@hopesemtzer6403]

Did anyone else see the horse yawn it was so cute

[@wayneparker9331]

This was a very informative video. And you have a great looking horse, too!!!

[@jeananneblessing2212]

Great job. Very informative. Thank you.

[@NolessHuman]

Thanks again your videos are great keep up the good work.

[@cherylb3060]

I needed a refresher and this video you made did the job! Thank you :)

[@ChristinaBlount]

Nice job. You answered all of my questions! Very helpful. 😊

[@suzannerichmond8677]

Can you do a video on how to teach a green horse to pick up their feet? I have a horse that’s super willing with her front feet but very stubborn about her back, especially back left. Thank you! Love your videos! And your blog. You have a great way of sharing information, very clear and concise! Thank you!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you, Suzanne! This is a great idea!

[@victoriagardiner2155]

Fantastic video. So clear, concise & helpful. Thank you so much 💖

[@wajdiamayreh930]

Thank you for this great video. I have a horse and when cleaning their hooves it is difficult to fully clean the grooves and a black smelly stuff comes from the back side of the groove with white particles at times. What is this and how I deal with this problem thank you

[@anglingnvirginia1346]

A beautiful woman in Carhartt! ❤️ ❤️ amazing horses! Such a beautiful animal!

[@EYES_EYES_SEEING_ALL]

This is so helpful were getting a horse soon imma use your channel to help me learn

[@summarcasselman902]

Hi, my name is Leighton and I like this video because I need to know how to because I’m getting a horse

[@deanmacka4975]

Well done young lady , great stuff

[@virglibrsaglove]

I'll bet it feels good to the horse to have nice clean hooves. My cats and dogs have always seemed to feel good with freshly cut nails. Yay, happy feet!

[@psoren423]

Great video, beautiful horse

[@tamsynfowlie1492]

I have found that adding a word (I say yes but I don't think it matters what word you use) when you put the hoof down helps the horse. Especially with the horse pulling their hoof away. It gives the horse a clear signal so it doesn't get confused.

[@dson978]

you look like ygritte from Game Of Thrones

[@tren-d4116]

Yessss, I knew she looked like someone and I've been trying to figure it out all day!! Thank you!!!

[@felipelopez4765]

Omg

[@missminx6984]

Great explanation

[@LittleChiGirl]

Thank you 🙏 very detailed explanation

[@szapio8480]

Look at my horse, my horse is amazing

[@ajogoz]

Tastes just like raisins

[@ally8020]

ajogoz with the stroke of its mane it turns into a plane

[@chiarasible6610]

@@ally8020 And then it eats a bowl of craisins

[@tomtord8203]

Horse is a poured donut :O you have a beautiful horse ✨😃

[@michelletrombley9960]

Yea, it’s a blanket Appaloosa

[@carriepepper7858]

GREAT VIDEO!!! So easy to follow :)

[@leondra.taylor]

You're awesome! Thank you so much for your videos

[@miamagic9468]

Remember also to be gentle if you are going to pick the frog, I like how she brushes after🐎🐴

[@loveella941]

Poor checker getting his hooves picked up a ton of times 😂

[@pure_k2188]

Thanks so much for this vid! You got a new subscriber!