Update On Deep Abcess!! Poor Horse Was In Pain - Anserwing Questions - What Farriers See

[@claireplauche7724]

Look at that Sweet Baby and his Mama! Thanks Caleb!🎉❤

[@denisewroblewski9444]

Nice job. I don't own a horse but I love them. I appreciate how you treated Tank and all the other horses that you've done. Please don't get discouraged by others comments. You're doing an amazing job.

[@shanelamell2229]

denisewroblewski9444 You are 100% right about the other people's comments. I was going to say the same thing and you beat me to it. I had to look for this post, you did not have it numbered as #3 lol But I found it. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!!

[@RafaelaFerguson]

Tank’s definitely improving! Nice job Caleb! ❤❤

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Thank you he's definitely doing a lot better

[@plumplumi]

Seeing him walk now compared to the end of the first video on him, where he was already better because you popped the abcess, is warming my heart. Thank you for your beautiful and caring job and attitude toward the horses

[@heathernunnenkamp4479]

I know very little about caring for horses... But I know the reason for shoeing. 🙄. Glad he's moving forward in healing!

[@pamelaremel7477]

Tank & his owner are LUCKY to have a farrier like you! Keep up the excellent work & disregard the naysaying comments!!!

[@sheilacarvalho47]

Love seeing you use Betadine. My MIL had 5 sons, she told me after I married the oldest, to always have Betadine available. I keep a bottle in my garage & in the bathroom. I’ve saved myself & a couple of my dogs from infections. Cleaned out my friends chain saw cut with Betadine, at the ER the doc was impressed & said we most likely saved her from any infection.

[@RichardWagenknecht]

Great job sir! He’s walking great. You’re really patient with some of the commenters too.

[@esanford]

I don’t know anything about horses other than to admire their beauty and stateliness. I came across this video by accident. I am actually mesmerized watching you and other professionals work on horse hooves. I had no idea how hard the hooves were. I would be totally terrified to put a horses lower leg between my legs. Otherwise, watching you perform is both interesting and entertaining….

[@traceyrossberg4640]

Tank is s great name for him, he's s beautiful boy, much respect to all farriers out there, it's a super hard job to do, thank Caleb for everything you do for these beautiful horses, love your videos so much, and take care.👍💙🐎

[@LucillenRory]

wow he is walking just fine now. i like the silicone covering everything all nice and tidy and giving him the best chance to heal.

[@TinRoofVintage]

He's a beautiful boy! ❤

[@kathydavenport4422]

The hoof looks better and so does the stuff you used the purple for. The bones looks great. Incredible job. Thank you for sharing.

[@RissaFirecat]

You did an amazing job with Tank! I am glad he is doing better. Thank you!

[@Metalsmithnna]

Tank seems very sweet, he was a perfect gentleman.

[@pamelabooya5441]

Tank is looking better! Trolls are gonna troll. Obviously they know nothing about horses 🐎

[@khomo12]

Interesting Q&A! Thank you!👍👍👍🐴🐴🐴

[@juliemoon1466]

Caleb, your great. So, love your videos. Seeing your care and concern for these horses is heartwarming. Great job !!! 😊

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Yes, you're great, yes you are.

[@348Tobico]

He is built like a tank! But walks like a tank on ballerina tender feet! Great job clearing the abscess and keeping him sound. As a woman who has had manicures/pedicures done and then done my own for years, sometimes it is uncomfortable and makes you jump. Hasn't caused pain but the longer a digit or hoof is immobile the more the nerves will jump. I have watched farriers work on my horses and the ones with hooves that jump are the ones who do not do well if worked on for long. They need to put the foot down and shift a little before picking it up again. No farrier I have ever worked with ever wants to hurt a horse. Pain to a horse NEVER GETS good reviews or word of mouth. I had one white hoofed horse that needed shoes all year or would go lame"ish" from splits and cracks. She was fine in steel shoes but hated Easy Boots. No problem! Always had good farriers and they kept my horses healthy and happy.

[@mariestubbs4606]

Tank deffo looks better great job Caleb and thanx for the update ...

[@lesleywood76]

Lovely job on the hoof. There is also a big shortage of vets here in the U.K. also ❤

[@ItsAStephanieB]

He sure is a Tank! Thanks for the vid. I'll be back for the next one!

[@Kitty_cat2001]

I just need to ask-should’ve you flushed out the hole before you put the epoxy in it? Great explanations, thanks. Australia 🇦🇺

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

Thank you for this update. Tank is a handsome horse. Loved the Q& A ❤❤❤

[@paulabodine5317]

You did an amazing job! Happy horse!

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐴

[@cathymarble3283]

Thank you, Caleb! I was telling my guy if I coils design a chair, I would BUT I never gave it a thought that sometimes you need to hop away if the horse becomes a bit irritated. My farrier is about 70 yrs old. I don't know how he still does it. His REAL name I Davey Crockett 😅

[@tjs114]

I don't think the common man or woman out there really comprehends just how delicate (not the right word, but I can't think of a better one at the moment) the hoof structure of a horse is. If you compare it to a human foot, a horse has only their middle toe and walks on the nail and cuticle of the tip (the distal phalanx). That's a very small area taking the impact pressure of a very large mass constantly and any minor problem could cause the whole structure to fail. Humans make a big deal out of a hang nail, or cracked nail; or when a small amount of skin from under the nail ruptures up the side. Try applying those same problems to a horse and remember the animal is literally standing on it all the time!

[@dougwilliams8602]

Answering questions was most informative. Thanks

[@ronnieharrison2143]

I enjoy seeing the bottom of the hoof brushed with a stiff brush. It is easier to see the hoof.😊

[@BuntingClipClop]

What a satisfying job! Great work!

[@dawnsage9271]

I love watching what do...Kudos!!

[@truthseeker2900]

I enjoyed your little mini series.

[@bobbibuttons8730]

You really are a Maestro Caleb. I find your videos so relaxing and your voice so soothing. I’m sure the horses find the tone of voice reassuring.

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Thank you

[@btcrazee1]

Glad to see the update!

[@art1muz13]

1:01 the length of the video is inconsequential. It is specifically pertinent to the follow-up, which is the best, thank you! Great stuff!!

[@WendellBurkhart-g9v]

Don't own horses but I love watching these videos. Some people don't realize that doing this is no more than human beings going to the dentist to have there teeth fixed. And I totally agree with everything you said even if I don't own horses .

[@lottiestanley7696]

Generally, it’s easier on the horses to get shod, than it is for us to get a filling!!! If they don’t have a problem such as Tank did, there’s no pain. Just the annoying vibrations from hammering the nails in. And, they get tired of standing on three legs sometimes… and love to lean on the farrier too 😉

[@gretchenchristophel1169]

Nicely done...you can tell how pleased the owner is to have her Tank healthy again..look at her smile. 🤗 I know you said this is the last video for this particular situation with Tank...but, I think in a prior video you said you do see him...do you know when you'll see him again? And how long will the epoxy last?? Until the hoof grows out? Thanks for the Tank videos. 🙂

[@mkennedy150]

Just like people sometimes you have to go through a little pain and discomfort to get better.

[@jenniferlehman326]

Great job,Caleb. Could you maybe use a Mylar hammer to.hammer those nails in? It doesn't have the same concussion forces that a metal hammer does and is more comfortable for a sensitive horse. That's what my CJF uses on 2 of the older retired horses here at the barn that need shoes. After the first shoeing he tried the Mylar hammer, and they didn't hardly flinch at all when he put the nails in. Best Regards from your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@Menoetia]

And in some cases (like mine), most large animal and equine vets in your area don't make farm calls unless it's a life-or-death situation with a downed horse, or for a euthanasia. They're small clinics with 2-4 vets who don't have the time or budget to justify the extra expense of making farm calls unless it's _absolutely_ unavoidable. Some will make farm calls, but only if they're seeing multiple animals at once (large batch of vaccinations, etc). It's an entirely different world to small animal vets.

[@kwseth]

Thanks! I'm a medic, other than opening up the abscess to drain do you flush out with NS or betadine? is it best just to let gravity work?

[@horsetuna]

I dont know if it would work Caleb, but a friend who does a lot of standing work showed this lower 'frame' thing that locks to your hips etc. so you can 'sit' in midair without needing a stool. However, I am not sure if it would work as I assume you cannot adjust the crouch-level on the fly as you would with a horse.

[@tatumpatriot6247]

I was hopeful you were in my state, but you're not 🥲 I SO appreciate this series as I'm having an issue like this myself with my draft mule. Some VERY good reminders. Did Tank get any type of antibiotic?? ThanQ!

[@alro2434]

Draining & keeping open the abscess is more important then packing to keep it dry & clean? Is the epoxy to replace hoof contact with the shoe, spread the weight/load, not to cover up or seal off abscess as it is very open underneath on the inside of the shoe and will easily pack that cavity with dirt? Thanks, interesting work!

[@HeidiAlexander-t9y]

I was surprised you didn't clean it out more with an antibacterial? Cleaner etc...before sealing. I know with humans it's concerning to seal IN bacteria, why is this not as much of a concern with horses and epoxy sealant ?

[@amazeddude1780]

It is fascinating to see how ill-prepared some people are to deal with reality. Getting triggered by a horse getting shoed is par. I mean can you believe that some dentists actually use drills on people's teeth? Shocking but true... in fact it is even painful at times.

[@jeannevera8672]

You didnt clean out the schards of metal before you put that glue in that gap?

[@lynnrivell6600]

Vets are out of hand expensive

[@smiffersmaffer]

What predators attack a horse?

[@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed]

Cougar and wolf

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Caleb, allow me to assist you with the correct answer to an idiotic question: How can you subject your child to the horrible pain of an appendectomy? The horror of having a bad tooth pulled? The excruciating pain of the doctor resetting their broken bones? Caleb, you should ignore such idiotic and imbecilic questions. Although your videos are very educational, it's not your job to help people finish getting their high school diploma. 😉