SUPER Long Draft Hooves Get CUSTOM FORGED SHOE. MUST WATCH!

[@M.Campbell]

What a beautiful, sweet, calm horse. Excellent work. I'm sure he's much happier.

[@frundlemud]

Not a horse person myself but I came from a small village here in Wales where the Blacksmith shoed horses. Your films brings back great memories of the skills needed. This was, in my case, 65 years ago

[@3possumsinatrenchcoat]

i know hooves are keratin but that he was so calm with you holding literal red-hot metal on his foot to the point of a pretty alarming amount of smoke when sizing it... kudos to his owners and y'all as farriers for the training and desensitization-work!

[@danielstellmon5330]

Rationally I understand, but it still makes me cringe just a little to watch. I understand that the horse is not being harmed.

[@lynnwilson2615]

I am just amazed every time I watch! Thank you, sir!

[@wadeIattwood01]

From New Zealand 🇳🇿 From one farrier to another Quality work 💪😉

[@wadeIattwood01]

Ps, wish I worked in a barn like that 😂 amazing facility, very jealous

[@Dreamworld986]

That's quite a difference. Very well done.

[@ardybb]

Hard Bar custom shoe .... Music to my ears. Knowing what to do and do it. Yes, please. That horse is so lucky to have you shoeing him.

[@valmiron4360]

I have draft & draft crosses. Love them! BEAUTIFUL job & very educational! Great video! 👍💥💯

[@dreamcatcher3861]

What an excellent job, what a difference. Thank you for looking after this horses feet, it looked like he’s been long needing a trim.

[@melissae1116]

I know that horse said thank you.

[@angelcollina]

I bet it feels so much better for him!

[@CaitlinLovesIreland]

Every time I watch you guys I wish I lived closer...

[@348Tobico]

I wish my HORSES lived closer so they could get the best care possible.

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

I was a bit startled to note that the middle piece appeared to be have made from a file, but creative work is just that. Thanks for the work to help this horse and compensating for the genetics.

[@ferretyluv]

Probably an old file that had long since been worn down.

[@Anubis30224]

Rasps are made from stronger steel. This prevents the part they're involved in from flexing and provides ideal support

[@GeofCates8075]

That file flip at 2:20

[@elainer9472]

I love heavy horses... this one is lucky to have your custom shoes

[@LunabStellar]

AGREED.❤❤❤

[@sandrasmith16]

I can smell that smell in my memory, used to love watching the farriers do their work. Those feet aren't quite dinner plate size😅

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Such an amazing craft - and art! 👍

[@rosariodagosto6484]

wow this Draft horse is really big. good hoof shoe repair 😊 😊😊😊

[@lauralake7430]

What a well behaved horse.❤

[@margaretevans7264]

I find the process of how you do this absolutely fascinating to watch! Good job well done 👍🏻

[@pamelaremel7477]

That is one nice looking shoe! Love how you used a rasp for "parts!"

[@ilovejesus3321]

Great job! It amazes me how you get it shaped perfectly.

[@squeakysquirrel3852]

Absolutely stunning horse! Job well done!

[@lilypina9073]

Wow. Ty. If your able to post the other feet being trimmed that would be great

[@jkramer4716]

Wow, nice work!

[@patrickwilliams3108]

All the other horses will be so jealous when they catch a glimpse of his new custom shoes!

[@Doc0652]

That shoe is a work of art

[@debbiegoble9836]

Love your work. I can watch all day. Play sounds of the hammer hitting the horseshoe and the anvil all that is relaxing to me.

[@ABuller2]

That is so much better ! Hope that horse feels that improvement. 😊

[@nedteach]

Thank you, I could watch these craftsmen all day.

[@lynettedundon1410]

Beautiful horse and shoeing job.❤

[@harmonysprogress]

You truly are a gifted individual!!!! 💗💗💗✝️✝️✝️ Bridge

[@jeanadamsick9854]

ENJOYED WATCHING & LEARNING. I DON'T EVEN OWN A HORSE. Do take care. Fl.

[@mizsherm4352]

The eye/hand coordination making that shoe is remarkable!

[@SteveCollins-z6t]

Great job again! Be Safe

[@JamesStinton]

Excellent talk-through for a fascinating job.

[@pamelabooya5441]

Big big difference! Luv the forging too 🙂

[@randybutler4772]

Such a great improvement. This guy must feel better. Thank you for sharing.🐴

[@johnkeviljr9625]

Freaking awesome! Total respect and appreciation.

[@baeruuttehei1393]

Very good work! I had a Friesian, years ago, that tended to grow forward on his hooves like this 'client' of yours. I arranged with the farrier that he mostly cut the hooves on the front side which the horse clearly preferred! Unfortunately the man did not have your insights and talents because you can make a horse's life quite comfortable with your solutions. Keep up the good work! Regards from the Netherlands, T.

[@kathleengarness1660]

beautiful work - thank you for explaining each step so carefully

[@viridiangreen8259]

I love learning from you and the school - this was a lucky horse to have you work on his needs

[@thebirdartistscottage]

What an amazing process to watch! I am in awe of the skill and know-how required to do this work. Well done!

[@btcrazee1]

So much better. I enjoy the videos.

[@Securitydude83]

LOOK AT THOSE CHESTNUTS!

[@RadDadisRad]

First thing i thought

[@erin0001]

Very pretty iron work😍!. I know most people dont touch the chestnuts, but I'd pluck half of that particular one whilst under there doin' maintenance.

[@Ksweetpea]

Wow that was 9 weeks of growth? Guy needs regular visits on the short end of those 6-8wks Clever bit of recycling with that old rasp

[@kingkong7617]

Great work on this horse.

[@colcowboy]

Well done shoeing the big grey nice job your one of the best farriers I have come across I would have you any day of the week good on you mate.

[@PimithyAnn]

love all the hearts on the wall by the forge, so cute!

[@jackreeves3001]

Artistry in Iron. Bless you!

[@fritzkin8733]

Great video. Those are some mad forging skills. This is a lucky horse!!

[@claire6568]

38:39 not the horse looking like it’s going to church or a fancy dinner 😂

[@ritafarris1618]

Your work is fantastic!

[@KL-vu8jm]

EXCELLENT job. Thank God for conscientious farriers like you. Dental impression, how kind you are for the comfort of this beautiful animal.

[@Lawrence1203-f7s]

Your narration is very much appreciated. Viewed in California

[@welshtoro3256]

Excellent job as always and a very instructional description of your work.

[@caspianblue4141]

Nice work. Well done! 👌🏻

[@Sine-gl9ly]

That's a good-looking horse - and a good-looking shoe. His hooves look pretty decent once shod; a shorter shoeing cycle would probably improve them even further.

[@normajanderson7304]

I love these videos !skillful filming clear explanation!

[@chrisp7548]

You do amazing work!

[@blusnuby2]

ARTist !

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Well done, beautiful horse.

[@Math4real.Schramm]

That's an awesome job right here. If I could give you any tips, of course not farrier related cause you clearly don't need any, is to wear a respirator and glasses when cauterizing hooves, will go a long way in preserving your health. Thanks for the awesome job!

[@jeannelewis5584]

U are a true artist! Beautiful

[@jessiecasteel2902]

That's impressive man you done great that one man awesome work

[@MadMaxZ-V]

Коваль Мастер своего дела, отличная работа 💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@MorganM_1113]

My back hurts just watching him and I can’t get over it

[@brianlanglois4086]

I wish I could give you two thumbs up, great job.

[@DavoShed]

Wow that looked like way more than 9 weeks of growth. Nice job

[@DeziderHorvath-zj2tg]

Perfektní práce klobouk dolů líbí se mi vaše videa dívat se na mistra 😂❤ je lepší než film díky toť vše Česko Michal 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿😎✌️✌️✌️

[@rogerspaulding6569]

Beautiful work!

[@Wranglerlaura]

I would love to see a followup on this horse!

[@suepittel426]

I love your videos!

[@jeanhawken4482]

Beautiful work

[@thanksforstoppingby]

The baby needs shoes !!

[@karenneill9109]

There’s little bits of metal everywhere…

[@Tmpeters115]

You guys are amazing❤

[@CyaLya612]

That horse is humongous

[@DJDave1962]

Fantastic work great to watch

[@348Tobico]

You are an artist with steel and hooves as well as horse anatomy. It would seem the horse is well fed and cared for with hoof growth that fast and steady. A nice change from some of the obvious neglect cases you do. A question; do you sweep up with a magnet broom to get all the metal bits off the floor?

[@cathydavis1877]

Looks really nice & functional

[@lilypina9073]

Thank you for your videos. Would you guys consider showing the trimming of all 4 hooves? Ty

[@lindacarruthers3423]

I genuinely want to know why the farrier hits his hammer a couple of times on the anvil between hammering the shoe into shape .It really interests me for some reason, and I’d love it if someone at last would let me know why . It probably a silly question and that’s probably why nobody answered it .😊I love to see the kindness, knowledge and skill of farriers and this video was very good to view. Thank you.

[@Sine-gl9ly]

As the hammer 'bounces' on the iron being worked the arm operating it is really moving surprisingly lightly and rhythmically. Bouncing the hammer lightly on the anvil while not working the iron for a moment maintains the rhythm, gives time for the iron being worked on to be repositioned, and then the working of the iron can begin again. A sudden 'stopping' of the rhythmic movement would cause more strain on the arm that does continuing movement, even when finishing, a couple of wee bounces will usually precede it. Accuracy and checking of repositiining of the iron also plays a part. At least, that's what my late uncle, a farrier, told me. I did a little smithing under his supervision, and wish I could've done more.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

@@Sine-gl9ly Thank you for replying . I see ,that makes sense .👍🏻

[@MikeySkywalker]

Was that an old file?

[@kathleeneldridge3057]

New shoe looks amazing!

[@cowgirlval5216]

Great job!

[@helenchild4397]

Impressive work.

[@Adelineward-ix7lg]

You did a great job

[@RachelG1979]

Have to show that back foot. Looked hurt.

[@cooleslaw]

Nice

[@VEL52]

That is a beautiful shoe 😮

[@brianbelliveau5551]

Nicely done ✅

[@donhaffner7843]

i dont know much about horse's you did a great job on shoe's for that horse look good and work the way there should it look's like good job .

[@melissahyatt9626]

Love this!

[@Shining_Brightly]

You do nice work.

[@uta6255]

So ein schönes Pferd. Ich hoffe ihr konntet helfen.

[@LunabStellar]

❤❤❤ Beautiful

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Interesting and eductional.

[@dominicohea5624]

A brilliant. Job

[@Cerbera66]

When are horseshoes indicated for draft horses and when is it better to leave them out? Or is it a matter of taste for the owner or the farrier? I often see many of these huge horses barefoot and previously thought that this was better for the weight of the animals.

[@doreenjohnson8359]

This horse should be trimmed more often...I think their waiting too long inbetween! But you did a fantastic job repairing!

[@grimbo73]

would it be possible to extend the back of the shoe a bit more to compensate for the forward growth? I'm not a horse guy...so it might sound like an odd question.

[@emmawillard1832]

That doesn't work. The foot will grow the way the horse's genetics make it grow. Also, recall the farrier said this horse doesn't pull his shoes so he's not worried about a bit of the shoe being longer than the horse's heel. For horses which tend to over track, a shoe with a longer heel is an invitation to catching the heel of the shoe on foreleg with the toe of the hind leg as it swings forward. If the shoe is already somewhat loose on a foot close to being trim time, the damage may be relatively minor. If the shoe is tight and caught by the hind toe, half of the foot may come off with the shoe: the keratin of the hoof will break much sooner than the steel of the shoe. The purpose of the heart bar is to provide support for the heels which drop closer to the ground and are run under the foot as the toe grows forward. The shoe brings the foot back in alignment with the cannon bone and the joints below it. Farriers must -- as this farrier does -- concern themselves with the whole anatomy of the horse and the flight / non-weightbearing and weightbearing cycle of the horse's motion, not just the foot. Good farriers are very, very hard to find and worth multiples of what they charge!

[@grimbo73]

@@emmawillard1832 makes sense to me...i figured there was a reason he didn't do it that way...

[@emmawillard1832]

@@grimbo73 There are times when the farrier will put what's known as "trailers" on a horse's hind shoes. One branch of the shoe will be made longer than the other. This prevents a horse which twists his leg in the weight bearing phase from doing so. It's another "therapeutic" shoeing device to correct an anatomical or flight phase problem. There are literally hundreds of shoes which can be made to serve particular purposes for rehab after injury or to address ongoing problems of how a horse moves and how his foot grows normally or abnormally, i.e., not perfectly. I've owned a great many horses and never one with "perfect" feet.

[@roybarron5289]

I wonder if there is a product available that would soften the hoof material?