TRIMMING a RACE HORSE with an INJURY // SATISFYING // Veterinary Hospital

Today we are at the vet clinic trimming a horse with a slab fracture.
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[@bretttwy]

I have been scared of horses all my life. I stumbled across your channel one night at 2:30 am and watched trim a donkey hooves. Watching your videos has helped me realize that they aren't scary and now I'm taking my wife on a horse trail ride this weekend. She has always wanted to go on one but I was too scared to go. Thank you!!

[@ej8530]

What an awesome story

[@liv-ingwithfriends7685]

that is so sweet of you to take your wife out on a ride after you started to overcome your fear! I'm scared of horses too. I guess because of their size and because I don't really know how to read horse body language

[@lindav6164]

I have grown up with horses. I cant imagine life without them. Thanks for facing your fears and going on a trail ride. Wear Jean's and a shoe or boot with a heal. Relax and enjoy the scenery. I hope you write back and let us know how the trail ride went.

[@kayBTR]

If you want to learn more about horse behavior there is a channel called Think Like a Horse Rick Gore. He has 2 horses and is good explaining their behavior towards each other and he critiques videos of people with their horses. He will pause the video and show the body language that the horse is using to communicate, like pinning his ears back etc. Warwick Schiller is really good, too.

[@ElizabethDMadison]

@@kayBTR Rick Gore is a blowhard who thinks he knows more than he does and gets a lot wrong. Sometimes it is so preposterous such as when he aggressively condemns a video of a horse being ridden with a "pain bit" and claims to see that the horse's mouth is in so much pain, and if you know what you are looking at it is actually a mild hackamore, no bit whatsoever. Also women and any type of horse equipment that is pink set Rick off on a contemptuous rant.

[@thatveganchef112]

Just waiting for the dog to pick up the clippings!!🐶🐴💅

[@angelinabrown3142]

They should collect them up and give to the dogs who come into the school's clinic since they can't let the dogs roam through the horse barn.

[@thatveganchef112]

@Angelina Brown Totally!!

[@r.n.4623]

Haha but today no 🐶

[@jessicavanko6055]

When my ponys feet got done I smelt the clippings for some reason and they stink

[@pennybaker713]

@@angelinabrown3142Lolz they should!

[@spandex7055]

I have arthritis in my feet and toes, so I can't imagine what its like to weigh 1000 lbs+ and have sore feet. These videos make me happy.

[@ej8530]

Oh buddy hope you get better

[@chaotic_cheeze9459]

@@ej8530 same

[@asher_ashes]

I would have liked if the likes werent perfect

[@fathanpratama6008]

Oh man i hope you get better

[@markvelarde321]

I like the way you trim horses. Youre gonna be one heck of a double threat in going to vet school and being a farrier.

[@maverick_vet]

Very kind

[@Fishe5398]

the people who disliked the video are people that thought he was hurting the horse

[@harold.8635]

I know barely anything about horses but this stuff is interesting. (edited for grammar)

[@TruthOverLies]

Sheldon, love your videos. I know very little about horses especially their hoof care needs. I’ve learned so much especially how much you care for these beautiful beasts. Thanks for including the walk around of him afterwards. We love to see the happy customer. Keep up the great work! TJ from Maryland 👍🏼

[@maverick_vet]

thanks JT

[@hee-hoo5672]

13:10 so I saw the back set of human feet, and I logically know that’s another person, but the first thought I had was “wow a badly hidden centaur is givin a horse a pedicure.”

[@meowLy_]

There's nothing better than just enjoying some horse clipping asmr

[@Sanji-zi2os]

I enjoy these types of videos for some reason. I really just like his soothing voice talking bout horses and stuff while he do their toenails. I usually fall asleep to these videos.

[@Mad_Madalyn]

I just started watching farrier videos, and I gotta say that it's...sexy, lol. I mean, something about watching a handsome man work so well with his hands while simultaneously being kind to an animal - like, damn, I got the vapors. 😂❤️

[@akaony]

Thank you for noticing and putting it into words so well!

[@Pika-Chu64]

I love it when the dog comes in for a quick snack XD

[@loriw2661]

I used to watch the farrier shoe/trim my brothers horses and I can’t imagine how badly your back and thighs must hurt at the end of the day. Farriers are so important and save horses every day. Thank you for what you do!

[@x31omega]

Do you notice any difference in behavior between race horses and farm horses when it comes to the tolerance while getting trimmed and getting shoes.

[@PsychoKittee1]

That's a great question. I had a Paint X Belgian, I was talking to a Farrier that had done work at the farm I kept my horse at. He knew exactly I was talking about, he said drafts are a pain because their feet are so big. I wonder if that's a popular feeling.

[@teeth_denier]

The race horses seem calmer

[@christopherskipp1525]

Not really. They both hurt if they kick you.

[@myocdtv7935]

@@christopherskipp1525 Laugh out loud!

[@StupidBadITCH]

@@christopherskipp1525 lol best reply

[@natashasingh5123]

I'm trying to study for an exam in a wholly different field, yet you got me googling xrays of slab fractures in horses! Love your channel! Can't believe I could get so engrossed by hoof trimming and shoeing!

[@grutomo1287]

My question is How are you today? :)

[@christopherskipp1525]

Fair.

[@devikamenon2675]

I’m doing alright. How about you?

[@CaterpolarisII]

Exhausted. You?

[@shawnaweesner3759]

I loved how you flipped the hoof stand up with your foot. This horse is beautiful.

[@jenniferlehman326]

Sheldon, I've had a few mares that I've delivered their foals and they had the slab fracture and were unable to return to racing. They could do light work of riding, but never racing again. So the owners bred them and I delivered their foals. This is an injury that does not interfere with them if they are a mare or stud from reproducing another generation. Best Regards and Stay Safe. From a Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer, who learned how to deliver foals at Winfield Farms, where the great race horse Northern Dancer was from. Again stay Safe Sheldon!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

[@karlay455]

Wow that was a big dark chocolate creature ❤️🕊👌🏻

[@BadHairdayKimmie]

How long was she laid up? Her feet had a fair amount of growth, there wasn't much chipping, and her feet were tough. All in all she seemed to do well with her shoes pulled.

[@jwolfe1209]

I love how she listened to you and stopped her fidgeting with just a mild comment. I wish my canine grooming clients would listen half as well!

[@cooperrichards3430]

Im so surprised at how cooperative most of these horses are

[@dshe8637]

Horses have to get used to having their feet cared for. A farrier might, rightly, refuse to trim a badly behaved horse, so the owner needs to train it.

[@quino765]

Every time I watch your videos I think "Man this guy must have real good knees and back". With my knees and back I'd be aching like crazy doing the work you do. Keep up the great work!

[@katiabhagatram]

Hi i'm Emry .I'm 8 years old. MY mom and i love whotching your vidos .Becuas you are so nics to the animols.Have a good day

[@wildcat1227]

How's vet school going? Washington (the state)

[@melanisticmandalorian8909]

I love watching your videos, keep putting new ones out. You are a very skilled individual and very learned person.

[@maverick_vet]

Thanks

[@Neptune_symbol0273]

I wish your videos came up more often on my feed, I always find it so hard to find good videos to sleep to but your channel is perfect for that and studying

[@duckmama]

I'm always floored by the level of strength and skill that's required to do this. So impressive

[@tictactoe325]

That’s a serious fracture for the horse. Any idea on what the outcome was for her?

[@ivyvibing7097]

It’s always so relaxing to watch all your videos. Just like watch when horses get their hooves done.

[@oldblue6.068]

Your attention to detail is spectacular. You can admit to not knowing everything in world and that’s respectable. Thank you for taking the time to explain the different purposes and causes and potential cures. live in the puget sound area of Washington. I use to have horses growing up. My wife and I want to rescue. Your videos bring back great memories. Thank you.

[@hoodwink00]

Awe hell yeah I’ve been looking forward to another one

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Nice name.

[@WildlifePhotographer209]

That horse is so lucky. He be getting a free pedicure

[@racenail9086]

Please show the sole of the hoof after you have finished dressing the foot on the stand. It would be helpful to see what it looks like after you are all done.

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Watching you work is so very relaxing. Nice way to end the day.🐴🐴🐴🐴🐶🙂🙂🙂🌟🌟

[@itsadrianbishop]

Does the job the horse does, effect how you trim the hoof? For example, does a race horse like this require a different shape or length to a horse that pulls things in a farm or on-e in dressage or cross country events? Or is that rectified by the shoe type? If not, is it just a general over all shape and length that is then dependent on the horse and their trimming history?

[@tigerwolfspellbear1998]

I was curious about this too

[@ShadowprincessAnimat]

I cant tell for racehorses vs dressagehorses and things like that, but I can tell you the diffetemce between riding horses and carriage horses in general! While ridinghorses who are mostly riden on the soft ground of riding arenas, they often are fine with a farrier coming and re-shoing them every 6-8 weeks, but a lot of carriage horses, who are driven on hard grounds they need new shoes every 4 weeks or so. Also, their hooves are often harder and the material is under more pressure and internal movement, so their shoes become loose more often and quickly in my expirience (we have a draft mare who needs new shoes like every two weeks because the always manages to get them loose or pull them off) Also,for drafts used in competitive pulling, they often trimm their hooves to be more wide, long and flat, so they have better grip on the ground while pulling very heavy (I have never seen that in real life, pulling competitions are not a thing in germany but I have seen it a lot on american drafts. Makes them walk very funny on hard ground, so I guess there is a reasons its not done here)

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Just want you to know I watch your videos over + over. So relaxing and they bring back good memories.🐴🐴🐴🐴👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💙💙🙂

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Tough hoof on that gal, she is a beauty. As always enjoyed the video.

[@suejenkins1421]

Hi sheldon such a lovely video, have you ever had a horse that you have never been able to shoe ? Because of temperament or wouldn’t stay still , silly questions but had to ask, our very best wishes from Lockdown Reading England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 xx❤️

[@annieyeager1295]

So cool and relaxing to watch!

[@Khalil_44]

You gotta have chronic back pain😭 just watching you in these squatted positions makes my bad ache

[@marylopez2844]

I can watch these videos all day so satisfying

[@e_ms]

Your videos fascinate me. I know nothing about horses and especially farrier's work but I'm hypnotized by each video. Question about horse crap: I presume it's constantly present, but seems like minimal effort is made to get it out of the way when it's around. I've seen you step in it and put the tool kit on it (kinda... too close for comfort is maybe a better way to put it). Is it just "part of the job"?

[@christopherskipp1525]

Horse dung is rather harmless stuff.

[@JorviksWitcher]

Horse crap is basically a mixture of grass and water. As a stable hand myself I can say 90% of facilities clean the stalls at least once a day.

[@deonearls4920]

I’ve enjoyed watching your videos. They are really useful!

[@vilhelmsauers1734]

Sheldon? Are there any horses you have come across you have deemed too dangerous?

[@maverick_vet]

for sure

[@jelly_bread388]

@@maverick_vet what is you favorite breed of horse the shoe/farrie?

[@lucaswapniarski4789]

@@maverick_vet how do you get into shoein horses?

[@minamckenzie4070]

I've been thinking of farrier school for a couple of years now. I didn't get to grow up with horses, though I took some English saddle clinics as a pre-teen and learned about hoof cleaning at those clinics. Ever since I've found it super interesting. Anyway, my childhood dream was to have horses of my own and having a career based in equine care just makes sense. I'm expecting my first born son any day now but hope to go to school and start work as a farrier sometime in the next couple of years!!! Your videos keep me sane some days 🤣

[@raffyoli]

i gotta ask, whats the cutest or funniest name youve seen on a horse? stay safe yall

[@qorbo7908]

I rode a horse named patches once. I know it doesn’t sound that unique or interesting, but it isn’t because of his fur pattern. When he was younger, he had to get one of his eyes removed because of a terrible incident he had involving a fence post (sorry!). So they had to put patches over his eye. But when he got older, the wound healed. So now, he has a cool scar where his eye should be! He looks sick and he kept giving the horse behind me something I called the one eyed stink eye :))))

[@Bclark_06]

The funniest has to be a horse named twigs. Yep. That was his name 😂 it was cute ish but I thought it was a funny name

[@StarDune26]

I once rode a horse called Cheval It’s french for horse...

[@alexortizz]

I once rode a horse named Queso...

[@brennadavies2716]

I know a thoroughbred with the registered name Jeff the Lion 😄

[@MrKurly23]

Just sending you a big shot out from Southern Arizona excellent videos

[@shobrashoespalace4102]

This is actually pretty entertaining

[@bethm5791]

She’s such a beauty.

[@peggytolleson413]

Nice job, as always! Happy New Year!🎆

[@lessik28]

I really liked. As this majestic animal paced her beautiful legs, contented!

[@classical3185]

I love your videos, usually drop what I'm doing to watch them. Also love being educated on issues the horses have and what's being done. Thank you for sharing your work to the world for us to see! Edit for question: I remember you saying in another video that the sole of the horses feet can get darker from nails from shoes, is that why the hoof has darker spots on the hoof you're working on at 10 mins in or is it something that also naturally occurs? Just curious!

[@maverick_vet]

Yeah this horse just has a strange pigment on the bottom of his feet

[@DaytonaRider1]

Very well done videos and trimming.

[@gator652]

Stumbled across this channel by chance, these videos are really interesting! Unfortunately this also has the side affect of making me miss riding :( I think it’s good for the soul to ride a horse every so often, and it’s been far too long Texas

[@MissMalmify]

Yay! A new video today made me so happy! :D

[@Fahzan_Bhat]

Very great job

[@MrTheVolcom]

Amazing videos, my favorites

[@ItsSaberz]

I watch your videos for fun honestly I really like this

[@iridiumSerpent]

What a pretty horse

[@brennadavies2716]

Hello from Illinois! I don't think I've ever seen an active racehorse without shoes, is that due to her injury?

[@isabellepanza5679]

I was going to ask this question too! I'd love to hear the answer, and are there any differences in how you shoe/trim a racehorse vs a "normal" or trail horse?

[@Rainheadofshadowclan]

I do know that racehorses have special shoes. They're called racing plates and are usually made of aluminum as opposed to other metals that are used for ordinary horseshoes because they are lighter. This means that they do likely need to be shoed more frequently because they wear down quicker. After their racing days are over it is recommended that you transition them to regular shoes though. Shoeing is important for thoroughbreds especially since some can have really soft/weak feet, not all of them do obviously since not all horses are the same, regardless of breed.

[@yasminguerrero7427]

love your vids keep it up

[@VaimeY]

I've always wonder if your back hurts cuz of this position ? Saying hi from France, here we call that job a Maréchal-ferrant it's a very prestigious job

[@maverick_vet]

Yes

[@mathildebrochard5472]

Oh je m'attendais pas à un commentaire français :) bonjour

[@Jennifer_MB]

Happy New Year!

[@marthfador]

Gosh, watching you do all this makes MY back hurt! 😭 I hope you visit a chiropractor once in a while or know some good stretches! Back health is no joke!! Wondering tho: would the difference between shoeing a race horse vs a work horse vs just say someone's old pony just living their days out in the pasture make a huge difference on what kinda shoe you put on, how you trim and shape them up, etc? Let's just assume there's nothing wrong that would need special attention, just the different lifestyles! Side question: with your own little forge and anvil, do you ever try to make things? Maybe take some old horseshoes and bend em together into a little horse? :b

[@luc9134]

Your doing a great job. :)

[@peytonberger3278]

Hi Sheldon!!!!!!

[@julesthecat9404]

Watching in Nebraska, from Spokane WA. Just saying hi.

[@normalgamerboy3571]

Bro, You are a professional making this, congratulacions 😎🥳

[@normalgamerboy3571]

Wow dude, i am impacted 😮😁

[@juliehenry6421]

She has nice looking feet- almost looked like Standardbred feet - I hope she does well for her owners

[@grivarin]

Thanks for a nice video.

[@stephaniespalmer]

I have a retired race horse and love watching videos and explainations of there feet and stuff. Several farriers in my area absolutely refuse to work on ottbs even though the majority of them are well behaved

[@allisonk8316]

So strange! OTTB are the best behaved for trimming in my experience - nonsense isn't tolerated at the track. The dangerous pampered warmbloods I've seen though - good Lord I wouldn't even pick hooves on some of those crazies.

[@stephaniespalmer]

@@allisonk8316 yes!!! My guy is ten times better behaved than my husband's barrel horse lol

[@CallMeKayt90]

Your amazing! Spokane Washington

[@cathymarble3283]

Very cool to watch. You must be a young man because it looks like back breaking work!!!

[@hi-re8jp]

i love your channel-

[@fakerumorr4780]

Amazing video 👍✨

[@christopherskipp1525]

That is a nice horse.

[@delfinabritos7680]

I love your videos

[@mxwells216]

I watch this with such anxiety..cause my fear of getting kicked is still there after all the years have passed haha

[@shoer5151]

Great video enjoyed the content 👍

[@kailand3056]

Thank you for another excellent video! Could you please provide a brief introduction in your future videos to give the viewer some context about the trim? It would help to see the whole horse (not just the hooves) to get and idea its size and conformation, and have some basic information like its name, age and gender.

[@timothypirnat3754]

Good to see you Sheldon. Hope Vet school is agreeing with you. If you need to back off the channel for your studies, we will understand. I'm looking forward to your veterinary practice content and hope you keep up with the content after you graduate.

[@stellarcheetah]

Tuning in from Ontario, Canada! What would you say is your favourite kind of horse to work on? What's your favourite kind of horse in general?

[@thetattooedrose]

Awesome video! How long have you been doing what you do and why did you decide to start making videos and posting them?

[@ellertorresiii1081]

I am a big fan! When are you graduating from the vet school?

[@maverick_vet]

2022

[@jelly_bread388]

Yaay in a year,(from a 2021 standpoint) that makes my happy:)

[@pwrplnt1975]

Those are some big hooves!

[@ZKrinny]

After you file and go back to cut more why do you not run the file over to smooth it again? Coming from Bluffton, SC

[@juliacapone2231]

hi! quick question. why do you file around the outside of the hoof? the part we see when the horse is standing on four legs. another question: what’s the biggest horse you’ve ever worked on? i once groomed a draft horse (18 hands) and his hooves were the size of dinner plates! suuuuper heavy as well. awesome video! from LI, NY

[@reynazimmerman1266]

Where did you learn to hoof trim? Any tips on someone whose looking at doing it one day (the "someone" is me :))? Love your videos!

[@melodias9180]

Show esse é profissional sucesso

[@aabymann]

Is it okay for dogs eating the trimmings? :) Would you ever trim other animals like cows and such? Thanks for the videos and good job! Also happy new year from denmark :)

[@genericname7566]

How'd you learn to trim horses? Was it family taught or through a trade school?

[@nebraska1424]

How much schooling did you have to go through to become a Farrier?? Love your channel!

[@ElizabethDMadison]

When I had a horse for a couple years I trimmed his feet myself. However I probably understand how to do it better now from all the youtube videos that are available. I had good hoof nippers and rasp but I regret that I had the cheapest kind of hoof knife and almost no knowledge of how to sharpen it. I could saw at the frog a little but it was almost impossible to cut the sole with. Wish I had spent what a nice sharp knife cost. on the plus side I couldn't "quick" him.

[@elisaZ1342]

She has tie dyed socks 😭 I love it

[@susanna6462]

Do diff parts of the hoof grow at diff rates? Like the white part, the wall, and the V section?

[@jenniferlehman2464]

Depends on the time of year. Hoof growth usually slows down in winter. It takes approximately a year for a hoof to grow out from the hairline at the top of the hoof, called the Coronet Band, to the bottom of the hoof. So that is why people tend to put their horses on a schedule for trimming. Best Regards and Stay Safe from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@wifflewafflers2022]

Hey I love horse shoe clippings it’s so satisfying btw do you have to have a degree to do this or did you learn it from your parents because I’m interested

[@daniellewelch5860]

Can you make a video showing how you would correct under run heels with a long toe please. Will shoes help draw the heel out?

[@jmsmith1767]

Hey I’m from New York City. I watch a ton of videos of farriers, is their a higher incidence of back problems in farriers due to the angle at which you have to shoe? Great channel!

[@Keachybean]

I’d say that back problems is the #1 reason farriers end up having to stop. Hopefully they can then teach because most absolutely love it. Not only is it backbreaking, but a lot of hoses tend to lean on you too.

[@jadonlikesgreentractors6167]

What did you have to take in school to be able to work on horses feet