I may be an idiot for asking, but what's on the horses face? I don't own a horse of my own but love watching your videos, pretty satisfying watching a hoof get trimmed.
Manicure Anyone? This whole outfit. The landy, the garb....RAW!!! Mad Max Huston Style!! ;O Importantly...The horse is at peace...Efficiency keeps them calm!
I was watching this on my cell phone and for a moment thought it looked like you were wearing Daisy Duke shorts with your farrier's chaps. At which point my opinion of you both rose and fell simultaneously. I considered that my initial observation was wrong and now everything is back to normal. Keep up the good work.😀
what a well behaved horse to shoe Gary& an Interesting criticism on your work at 16:35 I know this is a bit of string question but how often on average does one haveto shod a horse ? Tony
LOL! That happens often! Quite often as i'm working on the back feet, one gets used to dodging it! On average every six to eight weeks they need shoeing.
Shame you don't carry a suitable container with you as the veggie garden would love it I used to collect HM from a local with 1/2 dozen trotting horses collected Tonnes of it had fantastic veggies and soil back in those days Around here I have seen one sticker on a car Into Horses our of Pocket ( horse shoeing + food etc) it all adds up to an expensive love of animals ( Says I who just spent over 260$ on Cat Bickies for about 7 weeks worth of bickies for them ) to each his own Tony
I suppose it is easier to get the Hm from the heap of election promises than the local MP so to speak I bet you would get a few nodding heads around the stables with Into Horses out of Pocket on a T-Shirt
Are the toes on the hind feet not too long and I see hoof wall separation on all feet, did I miss a reason for this? Before you all jump on me I’m only asking not criticizing.
Thanks. I remember you saying they weren't big enough for Ana's feet, so i doubt they'd be available for my big lad. he's 18.1hh (shire x ID lol). i love watching your vids, it's oddly relaxing lol
I never owned a horse so I’m curious about a few things. Can I ask why are we shoeing horses?Mustangs live without shoes. Secondly, I watched another shoeing video of yours and you didn’t work with the oven. Can I ask the difference between them and what’s heating for? Thank you.
all horses have different feet... I have 6 and 2 need shoes. also depends on what you do with your horses. If your a high level rider and horse combo your probably going to use shoes or boots. Dont know about the oven am interested myself. In new zealand we dont even use the ovens
Isimsizde olur - This question comes up periodically - namely "why shoe at all? Mustangs don't wear them." This question is sometimes from very interested people, but also is a favorite of animal lovers (who usually know just enough about animals to cause them harm). Shoes are sometimes used for corrective purposes. Too much toe weight, walking pidgeon toed or pidgeon heeled, worn or low heels, or injured ankles, etc, etc, etc. Shoeing can correct these issues. Shoes are also used when heavy work loads are involved. Draft horses need shoes in most cases. No, they don't always use them in Europe, but those draft animals usually have hoof problems. So, prevention of hoof problems is another reason. Type of terrain is yet another factor. Frequently traveling on rocky ground requires shoes. Slick ground or ice is another. When I was a kid, we had ice shoes for our horses. Kept them from falling and getting injured during ice storms. And as for those mustangs, they do get injured and when that happens and they can't keep up with the herd, ,,,,, well, let's just say that nature doesn't waste anything. Finally, while many people have forgotten, work oxen were also shod - two shoes per foot. The reason you don't hear about it anymore is because oxen aren't used as work animals anymore. So, reasons are many for shoeing. There's also reasons for leaving horses "barefoot", but even then regular trimming is still required if you want the animal to stay healthy and comfortable.
Can be a sign of tight hamstrings. Start by slowly stretching the hind hoof towards the knee of the foot in front of it. Takes a while but stops the horse being so tight and sensitive when you pick up its feet
Hi Gary, the first video of yours I saw was shoeing Whizz, and it was pure coincidence that I came across your channel and I realised that it was a pony from the school pony club which I’m part of! It’s so nice to see the job being done properly and I find it fascinating too especially since they are ponies which I ride regularly! (I ride Mickey the most) I have 2 questions: Is it harder to shoe a horse with arthritic legs? What’s roulette like to shoe with her big personality and long feathers- do you have to hold them out the way? Thanks again!
Rebekah, yes, it is harder to shoe one with arthritic legs, Mickey has to have a pain killer before I shoe him so he can stand on one leg. Roulette is the only horse I shoe at the moment that I have to shoe cold, she freaks if I get anywhere near her with a hot shoe! Yes, her feathers need holding out of the way so I can see to finish her off.
Depends on the way you train it My two geldings are trained to give you their hoof once you tuch the actual hoof but some don't so you have to give a little tug or something
The video is from last year where we had a very very long hot summer, the longest in my lifetime (im 37). I would assume this is just due to that. If you check the floor around it looks baked hard. The usual places where moisture could affect the hoof, low lying points in the field for example will also be totally bone dry. I thought the same as you until i saw the date when the video was produced.
Another Fine job. Looks like the hooves finally hardened up over there. I'm not sure if I am brave enough to wear shorts at work or on camera. I got skinny chicken legs. Gary do you pass the cost of copper nails to the owners or just except it as part of the evolution of the technology of the job?
Yes, they have gone from soggy sponges to rock hard bricks in about two weeks! It's causing all sorts of cracking! I didn't think about the camera when i put my shorts on, but i'm glad i did as it's pretty warm and quite humid. At 1p extra cost per nail I just swallow the cost, although the company selling them is trying to get farriers to add £3 per set! That's just a rip off...
I just eat the cost too. I really don’t use that many when the hot summer gets here. I not a big fan how they clinch. I tend to use a gauge tool. I’m always worried about dropping nail tips down my boots. 😄😄. I’ve been busy cutting out some canker out of a hind hoof of a quarter horse. Tons of fun.
As someone that "buys shoes" in Colorado (about as western as you're going to get) yes western horses (paints, quarter horses,...) wear shoes as well ;-) Same time frame on shoeing as well, every 6-8 weeks.
Western horses need shoes too! My reinning gelding and barrel racing gelding both need shoes Alot of horses need to have shoes because sometimes it's the way the foot is placed (correct me if I'm wrong please I do not want to give false information) or something like that
Maggie Clavere - No, it's not just English horses. Your question made me grin, because I've also heard "is it only American horses that are shod?" And variations on that same theme. Horses, shetlands, mules, donkeys, cows, etc. can be and are shod. It all depends upon 1. The animal 2. The workload 3. The terrain being traversed 4. Conformation issues 5. Medical issues and etc. In other words, reasons are many and varied, but generally universal.
Wow. You move around like a professional that has mastered his trade!!!!!!
this is my asmr
Same! There is a really good one that I watch to fall asleep every day
Facts
I may be an idiot for asking, but what's on the horses face? I don't own a horse of my own but love watching your videos, pretty satisfying watching a hoof get trimmed.
It's a fly mask to keep the flies out of his eyes. Some horses suffer more than others with them irritating the eyes and making them sore.
This is so relaxing. Thank you!
That horse was real comfy around you lol💩💩 love the video this is so relaxing to watch
Manicure Anyone? This whole outfit. The landy, the garb....RAW!!! Mad Max Huston Style!! ;O
Importantly...The horse is at peace...Efficiency keeps them calm!
You move so quickly and confidently and smoothly.. it is almost as if you have done this a couple of times ;) :P :)
This does not hurt the horse! It’s actually quite relaxing to the horse/Pony. One time my Pony fell asleep that is how relaxing it is!
Little foot, they say it on these videos all the time.
Nice work Gary, thank you for sharing!
I was watching this on my cell phone and for a moment thought it looked like you were wearing Daisy Duke shorts with your farrier's chaps. At which point my opinion of you both rose and fell simultaneously. I considered that my initial observation was wrong and now everything is back to normal. Keep up the good work.😀
Yay another horse shoeing video!!❤️❤️❤️
You both have the patience of a saint. I wish i had that, When i go with my wife to buy her new shoes.
A True Craftsman!
Nobody can drive a nail through a hoof quite like you do boss my thumbs would be broken for sure
Good manicure/pedicure and one big shit. That horse loving this day.
I TRIED TO USE ONE OF THOSE LIL HAMMERS A TIME OR TWO, IT IN ITSELF IS AN ART, I JUST TRYIN TO PUT UP SOME TRIM
I see that sometimes farriers reuse the shoes and sometimes they don't. What determines if a shoe is used again?
If it’s worn out or not!
Why do you burn the shoe into the horse? Just wondering
To get a good fit
@@garyhuston Bull shoeing
Storm ? What?
Good job!
what a well behaved horse to shoe Gary& an Interesting criticism on your work at 16:35
I know this is a bit of string question but how often on average
does one haveto shod a horse ?
Tony
LOL! That happens often! Quite often as i'm working on the back feet, one gets used to dodging it! On average every six to eight weeks they need shoeing.
Shame you don't carry a suitable container with you as the veggie garden would love it I used to collect HM from a local with 1/2 dozen trotting horses collected Tonnes of it had fantastic veggies and soil back in those days
Around here I have seen one sticker on a car Into Horses our of Pocket ( horse shoeing + food etc) it all adds up to an expensive love of animals ( Says I who just spent over 260$ on Cat Bickies for about 7 weeks worth of bickies for them ) to each his own
Tony
I can get as much as I want! All of the yards I visit have large muck heaps! That’s a great slogan, I might get that made into a tee-shirt!
I suppose it is easier to get the Hm from the heap of election promises than the local MP so to speak
I bet you would get a few nodding heads around the stables with Into Horses out of Pocket on a T-Shirt
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't one shoe a horse? I thought shod was past tense.
Dropped a big bog there lol
Are the toes on the hind feet not too long and I see hoof wall separation on all feet, did I miss a reason for this? Before you all jump on me I’m only asking not criticizing.
man @gary huston those Euro forges look like a pain in the ass! ;)
Slowjet why? They work great!
@@garyhuston isn't there a saftey device that you have to hold for it to light? In the US we just turn on the gas and ignight it.
Slowjet yes, a flame failure device, but it only takes a few seconds.
How many points is a ringer?
possibly a daft question ut why do you use copper nails? is there any benefit to them over others?
Antibacterial
Thanks. I remember you saying they weren't big enough for Ana's feet, so i doubt they'd be available for my big lad. he's 18.1hh (shire x ID lol). i love watching your vids, it's oddly relaxing lol
Nice, my wife used to have a shire, sadly she died from a massive foot infection....
Gary Huston Sorry to hear. You could always remarry I guess
LOL,😂😂😂
I wish you could do my horse your so good♡
Beautiful round feet on the front legs, love that! Xx
I never owned a horse so I’m curious about a few things.
Can I ask why are we shoeing horses?Mustangs live without shoes.
Secondly, I watched another shoeing video of yours and you didn’t work with the oven. Can I ask the difference between them and what’s heating for?
Thank you.
all horses have different feet... I have 6 and 2 need shoes. also depends on what you do with your horses. If your a high level rider and horse combo your probably going to use shoes or boots. Dont know about the oven am interested myself. In new zealand we dont even use the ovens
Isimsizde olur - This question comes up periodically - namely "why shoe at all? Mustangs don't wear them." This question is sometimes from very interested people, but also is a favorite of animal lovers (who usually know just enough about animals to cause them harm).
Shoes are sometimes used for corrective purposes. Too much toe weight, walking pidgeon toed or pidgeon heeled, worn or low heels, or injured ankles, etc, etc, etc. Shoeing can correct these issues.
Shoes are also used when heavy work loads are involved. Draft horses need shoes in most cases. No, they don't always use them in Europe, but those draft animals usually have hoof problems. So, prevention of hoof problems is another reason. Type of terrain is yet another factor. Frequently traveling on rocky ground requires shoes. Slick ground or ice is another. When I was a kid, we had ice shoes for our horses. Kept them from falling and getting injured during ice storms. And as for those mustangs, they do get injured and when that happens and they can't keep up with the herd, ,,,,, well, let's just say that nature doesn't waste anything.
Finally, while many people have forgotten, work oxen were also shod - two shoes per foot. The reason you don't hear about it anymore is because oxen aren't used as work animals anymore.
So, reasons are many for shoeing. There's also reasons for leaving horses "barefoot", but even then regular trimming is still required if you want the animal to stay healthy and comfortable.
When I’m cleaning out the back hooves of my horse, he always pulls his leg in. Is there a way I can fix that?
That's I problem I have myself with my two geldings! I think their might be a way to get them not to do it but...I have not found out yet
A true pain!
Can be a sign of tight hamstrings. Start by slowly stretching the hind hoof towards the knee of the foot in front of it. Takes a while but stops the horse being so tight and sensitive when you pick up its feet
Hi Gary, the first video of yours I saw was shoeing Whizz, and it was pure coincidence that I came across your channel and I realised that it was a pony from the school pony club which I’m part of! It’s so nice to see the job being done properly and I find it fascinating too especially since they are ponies which I ride regularly! (I ride Mickey the most)
I have 2 questions:
Is it harder to shoe a horse with arthritic legs?
What’s roulette like to shoe with her big personality and long feathers- do you have to hold them out the way?
Thanks again!
Rebekah, yes, it is harder to shoe one with arthritic legs, Mickey has to have a pain killer before I shoe him so he can stand on one leg.
Roulette is the only horse I shoe at the moment that I have to shoe cold, she freaks if I get anywhere near her with a hot shoe! Yes, her feathers need holding out of the way so I can see to finish her off.
Gary Huston thanks!
Alright i know nothing about horses so please forgive my question if its stupid..
Why do you burn the horses hoves?
The hot shoe enables the farrier to see where it touches the hoof and therefore get a better fit.
Domesticated horse always rasie leg if you grab for it?
Depends on the way you train it
My two geldings are trained to give you their hoof once you tuch the actual hoof but some don't so you have to give a little tug or something
Wicked vid how did you get the GH on your right forearm? Looks cool.
I did it with the brand I made in an earlier video to brand my tools, so I thought I’d brand the biggest tool! 😂
Gary Huston haha brilliant
Did you only use copper coated nails? I haven't used them yet, love your work.
The copper ones are good, I only use them now.
What brand do you like, most look like CH5?
Liberty
Is that the pony that had seedy toe from one of the videos from a few years back?
No, completely different horse, this is a gelding that was a mare.
Looks like you had a horse of a day hu? 😃
BTW how was that cola drink? It must be very hot there to work..
If you put the same horseshoes back on, why did it need reshoing anyways?
Because the feet grow and need trimming.
If you get a fish eye lens for your camera it will look much better
Not!
Interesting! What I know about horses could be written on the head of a pin, with space left over. How does 1 learn to be a farrier?
Four years at college and training along side a master.
Are the many master farriers, farriers in training? Honestly, I had NO CLUE there was SO much 1 needed to know to be a farrier! IMPRESSIVE!
Does this make a decent living?
yes.
How does someone go about being a farrier
16:34 💩💩
this horse might need a change in diet. his hooves almost look like rock
The video is from last year where we had a very very long hot summer, the longest in my lifetime (im 37). I would assume this is just due to that. If you check the floor around it looks baked hard. The usual places where moisture could affect the hoof, low lying points in the field for example will also be totally bone dry. I thought the same as you until i saw the date when the video was produced.
How much do you make per horse
Перед такой р .мыть не нужно ?
He accidentaly cut himself? :(
Algum brasileiro?
Another Fine job. Looks like the hooves finally hardened up over there. I'm not sure if I am brave enough to wear shorts at work or on camera. I got skinny chicken legs. Gary do you pass the cost of copper nails to the owners or just except it as part of the evolution of the technology of the job?
Yes, they have gone from soggy sponges to rock hard bricks in about two weeks! It's causing all sorts of cracking! I didn't think about the camera when i put my shorts on, but i'm glad i did as it's pretty warm and quite humid. At 1p extra cost per nail I just swallow the cost, although the company selling them is trying to get farriers to add £3 per set! That's just a rip off...
I just eat the cost too. I really don’t use that many when the hot summer gets here. I not a big fan how they clinch. I tend to use a gauge tool. I’m always worried about dropping nail tips down my boots. 😄😄. I’ve been busy cutting out some canker out of a hind hoof of a quarter horse. Tons of fun.
I come home with dozens in my boots when wearing shorts!
ever thought of trying to roll the top of you socks over the top of your boots?
No, because then I would end up with them inside my socks!
Is it only English horses that wear shoes or can Western horses wear shoes to
As someone that "buys shoes" in Colorado (about as western as you're going to get) yes western horses (paints, quarter horses,...) wear shoes as well ;-) Same time frame on shoeing as well, every 6-8 weeks.
Western horses need shoes too!
My reinning gelding and barrel racing gelding both need shoes
Alot of horses need to have shoes because sometimes it's the way the foot is placed (correct me if I'm wrong please I do not want to give false information) or something like that
Maggie Clavere - No, it's not just English horses. Your question made me grin, because I've also heard "is it only American horses that are shod?" And variations on that same theme.
Horses, shetlands, mules, donkeys, cows, etc. can be and are shod. It all depends upon 1. The animal 2. The workload 3. The terrain being traversed 4. Conformation issues 5. Medical issues and etc. In other words, reasons are many and varied, but generally universal.
the only crap bit was from 16.33 -16.40 !
Es una lastima que seáis tandictadores con el inguels miseria mejor inguels y Español que se pudiera esconder dictadura esmuy mala .
WTF are you talking about?
My horses don’t wear shoes, I never ride her
She should still have her feet trimmed regularly.
Still should get her feet trimmed ever 6-8 weeks
It's important to get a horses hooves trimmed or else it can lead to overgrown hooves and pain.