Trimming Extremely Long Hooves On A Shetland Pony

[@charismausa]

I love that silence, just the wind, priceless.

[@clickpositive]

Far better than 'music'.

[@michaelgoble8200]

Plus the sound of the farrier’s tools. Almost musical.

[@heleneknight2888]

The neglect this animal has endured makes me cry. Thank you for helping him.

[@utemeckbach9786]

Thats his job👏

[@mariagillinson8527]

This poor pony is being so so good. I hope he/she got a treat

[@jolandameivogel9006]

I think the pony is sedated by the vet, hè is to kalm not moving at all.

[@bvillebikelady3651]

That is an exceptionally good-natured pony! Its joints must feel so much better; I'm glad you could help this little one!

[@Sharon-bo2se]

The pony was sedated, given rests between each hoof, and is now on a schedule for trimming.

[@miamyos]

All that bruising in the lamina...I'm sure the poor pony had a tremendous amount of relief from this trim, although it may be sore for a while it's on the right way finally! Great work!

[@tokyotessie]

I know nothing about horses, but find these hoof maintenance and repair videos fascinating. It looks like there is blood inside the deeper part of the hoof. Do hooves have an equivalent to a “quick” like dog nails have which extend out when the nails get longer, and is this what is bleeding, and does it cause the horse pain when it is cut like this?

[@miamyos]

​@@tokyotessie The horse has it's foot inside the hoof horn and the hoof wall grows down attached to the outside of the hoof by the lamina. That's basically like the nails on a human. Under the hoof grows the sole and frog, the frog being the triangular shape on the underside of the hoof. These are like the sole of a shoe and are there to protect and cushion the foot. The inner foot contains the pedal bone and rhe hoof joint. The pedal bone usually lies with the front part parallel to the direction of the front hoof wall if you look at an x-ray from the side, but the position of the pedal bone can be compromised by different problems like founder or laminitis. Founder is caused by food being too high in sugars leading to an inflammation in the connective tissues of the hoof. The lamina that holds the hoof wall and the inner foot attached soften and become damaged and that can cause the pedal bone to detach from the hoof wall and thart to rotate. If not treated on time it can become so bad that the tip of the pedal bone goes through the sole. The pedal bone and foot are basically suspended inside the hoof walls (hoof capsule) and when the suspension fails the consequenses are dire. Not trimming the hoof regularly or correctly can lead to a similar thing, called laminitis which is like founder but caused by tears in the laminae because the hoof wall is too long so the impalance causes it to pull too hard on the lamina. The red spots you see in the video is bruising in the lamina, the tissue that the hoof is suspended inside the hoof wall by. It's caused by mechanical stress on the hoof structures because the hoof has been allowed to grow too long. Sometimes there can be a combination of mechanical stress and founder (inflammation in the foot) but I don't really see any obvious signs of founder. The hooves are full of blood vessels and the inner mechanics are said to work like 4 extra hearts, pumping blood back to the heart with every step. If the horse gets tears in the lamina there is often bruising. There can be bruising in the sole and frog too, sometimes because of something simple like stepping on a sharp rock and sometimes because of other issues like a thin sole that can't protect the hoof very well or an incorrectly trimmed hoof with high spots. I'm not an expert but I've watched enough videos that I've learned this much and I agree, it's very interesting to look at!

[@helengarner8826]

Binge watching your channel, you are a true miracle worker, you have made such a difference for this little sweetheart.

[@xtinet]

The pony looks so much better now! You've just changed this animals life, great to see!

[@leia3618]

Thank you so much for helping this poor pony! I hope this pony is now getting the care they need so that this and other problems don't happen anymore

[@1234j]

Thank goodness for people like you and the (I hope new) owner. Great job.

[@Peterthefarrier]

Thanks mate

[@elainemeeker664]

So dang sad to neglect this poor pony. Thank you for taking great care ❤

[@LucillenRory]

wow that poor little pony. Bet he feels a lot better now and his hooves will improve with each trimming. Great job.

[@traceyrossberg4640]

Ooh my goodness, the poor little fellow, how on earth were they allowed to get so long, was he a rescue, I’m so very happy he has you to help him, he must feel so much better, geez, thank you for posting, and will you have update videos on him, take care.👍💙😕

[@carolynstewart8465]

Thank you for helping the little thing! Lucky he found you! He's being an angel!

[@timr31908]

It's nice that you're doing this and given the horse a new pair of shoes... So it does not have to suffer

[@DavoShed]

Nice work turning that back into a near hoof shaped object. It would be great to see follow up videos of these extreme trims if you get to make routine return visits. I know these problems aren’t fixed in one go.

[@btcrazee1]

Thank you for helping that poor pony. I’m sure he feels so much better.

[@Xianne027]

Y'all farriers are just amazing, is all I can say! I'm starting to get hooked on these videos, each time wondering if the hooves will come out normal.

[@ingeeisenhut9864]

Herzlichen Dank für Ihre wertvolle Arbeit und Hilfe für die geplagten Tiere. With love from Germany.

[@mariestubbs4606]

Awwwwe poor lil bugger but he'll soon be struttin his stuff with his new hooves and trimming plan in place . Great job Peter

[@janettehutton8634]

Thanks so much for sharing and more importantly helping this pony

[@lindaallen78]

It must break your heart when you come across cases like this. Especially, as there is no need for it. I know we don't know the circumstances of the owner but am really glad that there is a programme in place for hoof trimming in the future. It does beg the question about this little chap's other needs, like general healthcare, worming etc. Is he in the right care now?

[@jimmyrburns6820]

Hey,...A fantastic job. Thank You for your great patience & compassion.

[@janetkizer5956]

I love watching these videos. I’ll never be a farrier, but it’s fun to imagine I’m the one trimming these hooves.

[@1963manuela]

I hope that the poor horse has a new owner....

[@KaidenFarlow]

Why bro

[@alextheegg6653]

​@@KaidenFarlow I don't know maybe because the owner of the horse left the hooves to grow so much they curved giving the horse difficulty walking.

[@KaidenFarlow]

@@alextheegg6653 well it isn’t the man’s fault

[@alextheegg6653]

@@KaidenFarlow I'm just saying could've gotten professional help from a hoof trimmer earlier.

[@KaidenFarlow]

@@alextheegg6653 yes I agree but as long as he takes care of them then the animals are good

[@AnneBrown-h7n]

What is wrong with some people?, How can anyone do this to any animal?, I love animals and hate to see them suffer, love the people who help them tho, THANK YOU to the farrier who gave this horse her/his feet back, you are worth your weight in gold. Love from Scotland.xxAnne.

[@wadeIattwood01]

G'day Peter Just want to say hello from the other side of the world. I'm farrier in New Zealand 🇳🇿 and want to say I appreciate the work you do and thanks for sharing your experiences 💪 All the best to you and your family and keep up the good work.

[@nickborrrego]

Great before and after. I can't imagine the kind of damage it would do from such awkward weight support.

[@CNP-rn3gd]

thank you for taking care of this pony

[@davidwatsonii9469]

HARD TO BELIEVE THEY JUST STOOD THERE, VERY NICE WORK LOOKIN GOOD AT THE END

[@kimmathis694]

Nice job and I bet the pony is so much more comfortable now

[@Dreamworld986]

That pony has to feel so much better.

[@susanmartin3762]

I bet SO PISSED OFF when I see neglect like this. 😡 Thank goodness you came to save this poor baby. Those hurt SOOOO MUCH that horses go lame. I'm so happy you helped her/ him. ❤.

[@darlenewillbrandt1628]

Thank you for the care given to this animal.

[@tufernhel2925]

Excellent work!

[@Suzy-yd2ko]

Poor pony will definitely feel better now those hoofs have been sorted 🙏

[@alburyeel4993]

Great job Peter, watched few of these you're da BEST!!!!!!!!!

[@darthmal]

This is where a cordless sawsall would come in handy.

[@jolandameivogel9006]

Perfect trimming👍👍👍. Greetings from a Dutch farrier

[@Kl_Suzy101]

Hi Pete it is Katie the girl who you gave the horse shoe to

[@sharonblubaugh9305]

You are so good at what you do

[@davidbohner692]

Thank you for helping this animal.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✅✅✅✅✅🫵🏼

[@YHVH7]

At first I thought I was looking at Ron DeSantis boots!😊

[@TheSouthIsHot]

I think the video clips are out of order? You are shown sawing the right forehoof. And then trimming the left forehoof. And then sawing the left forehoof. And then trimming the right forehoof. And then back to trimming the left forehoof. I got a bit confused with it! Very interesting video, though.😊

[@haourss]

Not only a farrier, but a sculptor.

[@TheAyurvedic]

He immense background noise of the wind is excellent.

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Wow hope he has padding on his feet while his hoofs recover

[@bluemacaskillindependentfi9924]

can you go back and show us how well they are doing?

[@mattbarrett41]

It looks like live tissue at the front of the hooves when he’s trimming. Is it? Is it safe?

[@sidilicious11]

It’s dead tissue stretched forward by laminitis and lack of trimming.

[@francesacoy4730]

Great work on a short horse....

[@johnhehir508]

A pony 🐴 like the one featured in the nativity ,sir you are doing the lords work, by showing love to goods creatures 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GardenNHS]

Please do many more videos like this

[@richardhulse9328]

I always wonder if the pony feels some sort of gratitude.

[@cathtf7957]

Awesome fixup

[@sunnahberkuda8574]

Amazing 👍

[@musiquepourmoi11]

Magnífico trabajo para volver a dar a este pony bonita Patas con hoof en buena condiciones

[@Conny226]

Makes me sick how people let there animals go ,thank you to the Ferrier he his very Knowledgeable .

[@cathtf7957]

Agreed. If you can't afford proper care, then don't get the animal in the first place.

[@BlueBraviaryGirl]

*their

[@TheKKVB]

AnontheAnon Inc sent me here! Hello!

[@thefirm4606]

I’d like to hear you speak a bit about what exactly it is you are doing and why. ❤

[@lynnesaro7772]

Thank you Peter. Such a good pony. Its owners should be charged with animal cruelty. Does t toe where t bruising is need any dressing to address bacteria?

[@shannon9210]

it always amazes me that feet like this still have frogs. I would think the thrush would be horrible. This poor guy didn't look to have much, if any, thrush, though.

[@dmr6640]

So sad. Nice job.

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Great job!

[@anothergirlgamer8872]

That poor pony should never have had his feet like that in the first place. For the sake of a trim it’s suffered :( it’s obvious it’s had laminitis in the passed too. just a quick question… would him having his feet like this for so long cause any other lasting damage ie joints etc. Great video to see the difference. Hopefully he feels better soon . Thanks for the upload :)

[@Peterthefarrier]

Yes having hooves get to this point can cause lots of other problems. He has definitely had laminitis in the past. Hopefully he feels better soon but it will be a long road for him.

[@alanmoffat4680]

From overgrown to cute little feet, as they should be.

[@kevinhaynes830]

Hope you were doing it for an equine rescue. Neglect like that should be prosecuted. Thanks for your skilful help.

[@beckyshell4649]

I watch a dog groomer who does some free dog grooms for her KZbin channel . She has had some terribly long neglected dogs and had reported the owners to the authorities but they said because the owner was trying to better the situation they wouldn’t do anything.

[@nebelung1]

The red is from an infection in the hoof? Nice work!

[@johnpalmierifarrierservice4771]

Nice Job

[@sudo_nym]

Portable rocking chairs!

[@patk688]

Thank goodness the pony had some sedation because ripping into the live tissue is quite painful. I'm not sure why such an extreme trim had to be done in one go.

[@lbarbados38]

With respect, is that the lamina you're cutting into?

[@wendyrichards4174]

Jings how do the feet get so long. Must be really satisfying doing that job.

[@raymondefouanon9930]

Heureusement qu’il reste encore des hêtres humains pleins de bonté. Merci Monsieur cette vidéo est très intéressante❤️❤️❤️🇫🇷

[@mehmetkavrar8274]

Cute 🧿🐎

[@geoffreylee5199]

The wind sounds like the Shetlands …

[@amyjaye6980]

What is all the redness is that bruising I know it's not blood. And does that redness mean pain or is it just old bruising

[@InnocentGuillotine]

It's mostly old bruising/injuries, and none of the ones I saw in the video are likely to have been from sensitive tissue-like a quick in a dog or cat's nails, cutting into the actually sensitive tissue of a horse hoof usually causes a lot of bleeding.

[@morgancalvi6675]

Did you do all four on the same day? Was that a laminitic wedge at 8:20?

[@WalterBeboning]

So how does the wild horses deal with there hooves?..

[@suzannesenser607]

I want to know how this pony is walking a week after this.

[@meltcmelinda4012]

I pray that the person who allowed this pony's hooves to grow to this horrible state has been sent to jail. thank you so much for helping the pony

[@GD-zj2dl]

😧 WOW! 😃👍👏

[@NewEnglandgardening]

Do horses ever remember the farrier and the improvement after treatment and recognize them the next visit. Or do you get a negative reaction like when a dog realizes it's going to the vet during the car ride over.

[@davidmccormick7451]

What is that sticking out of the pony’s left rear leg?

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

Will he have trouble walking now that his nails have been trimmed?

[@Dailymailnewz]

So what about the wild horses how do they get their feet or nail or hoofs cut properly or it just happens itself??

[@larrybrown6068]

Horses that live wild travel for miles every day and wear their feet naturally. Ones with bad feet tend not to survive.

[@Dailymailnewz]

@@larrybrown6068 thanks

[@larrybrown6068]

@@Dailymailnewz You're welcome x

[@ozquinn5348]

It would have been nice to see the horse walk around afterwards the before and after

[@jgsmile1331]

Owner should be fined or jail for neglect. Thanks for helping the horse.

[@lesleydarby6419]

If this is a rescue case then I understand why this needs to be done, BUT if it isn't then, the owner doesn't deserve to own this pony, or any pony for that matter, disgusting leaving his feet like this, I'd report it myself but nothing to prove now because you've done an amazing job, one to keep an eye on though, hope the owner booked in for the next trimming 6 to 8 wks, I'm assuming, great work,

[@traceyrossberg4640]

Totally agree with you, just terrible😞

[@carpathianken]

Even if you do report cases of neglect like this with sufficient evidence of abuse & it goes to court, the horse owner just says to the judge that they were experiencing a family or financial crisis, or an acute bout of depression & the judge lets them off

[@Conny226]

Is the red blood?

[@Peterthefarrier]

What you are seeing is the damage from the laminae stretching. This Is caused by the hoof being over grown. The damage was already there before I cut the hoof. Trimming it back just showed how much damage had been done. I have take the toe back to get it more in line with the distal phalanx.

[@Cleansebean285]

Yeah I hope he does

[@shevawnbasye7404]

In the beginning the hoofs looked like clodhoppers, in the end they were dainty as a ballerina.

[@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie]

The Agony felt by Animals due to the Cruelty done humans., yet saved by the compassion of knowledgeable caring people!

[@LT_9]

Walkin on Pringles

[@beverlyheynings1832]

Isn’t this work very hard on your back?

[@halibut1249]

next time can you pls show the pony walking about on his new hooves

[@kijungkwon1]

he got nice shoes 0:00

[@SuperNemeanlion]

The long hooves of the horse look like big duck beaks. Anyways I hope that the horse has a new owner.

[@alfonsoestrada9263]

Is got to be a better way to do this job ?

[@SalsaSniper]

It’s a bit hard holding those pincers with one hand

[@nuhyavuz8995]

Merhba tükkiye ALLAH razı olsun

[@rosemarywalker7652]

Why keep trimming when u hit blood?

[@Peterthefarrier]

What you are seeing is the damage from the laminae stretching. This Is caused by the hoof being over grown. The damage was already there before I cut the hoof. Trimming it back just showed how much damage had been done. I have take the toe back to get it more in line with the distal phalanx.

[@vilmaaparecidaborgesdasilv4061]

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