A farrier's job can often put you in a tough situation. Chris Gregory, owner of Heartland Horseshoeing School gives a quick demo on how to deal with a dangerous horse while trimming. Body placement is key! A horse won't kick, but they might hand the foot to you fast. Stay tuned for MUCH more of Blacksmith Boot Camp 2022.
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This technique has saved my life and gained me business many times over.
Thanks for being a Heartlander Daniel. I'm sure your business is great.
Same honestly
Any other city slickers who don't have a horse but found this so educational?
@@wm9782 I will never need to use this technique...however, this was amazing to view!
@@wm9782 yup
The beard, the old man strength, the brace, the calmness...def an OG at his craft.
I think you hit the nail on the head.
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author I think you put cheddar in my broccoli. (I don’t like cheddar in my broccoli)
Just make meat out of it
OG? Not sure he would appreciate the figure of speech. I’d say he’s just a straight up pro.
@@erikeverett OG is showing highest level of respect. Paved the way, built the game, laid the foundation for many others…. Which I’m sure this Cowboy has, and will continue to do, with this timeless upload of his teachings. It may not be his normal compliment, but I’m sure he understands and appreciates it, given it’s hearted.
Cowboy- "My horse kicks and bites" This crazy guy- "Hug him and grab his toe"
😂 🏆
😂😂😂😂😂 🏅 Golden comment
Horses don’t have toes.
@dannyphantom121 oh gosh. I'm so sorry. I didn't know. No one ever told me about horse feet stuff before, so I'm clueless. Can you help me?
@@f-bomb5694their foot/hoof is technically a single toe 😂 ignore people who don’t know anything.
I love how he explained it all step by step and just "boom" at the end
he didn't say boom, actually that was the sound of the hoof setting on his brass balls
Idk man I just love tips of any profession that are “safety, safety, calmness, calmness, effective”
Cool John. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely! It’s wholesome to see a skilled person do his/her thing with grace.
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author thanks for responding! ☺️
Sscce
It's just a great way to live life honestly:)
“…let her relax, let her know it’s gonna be ok.” Spoken like a true animal lover. This was fascinating to watch!
Thank you for your comment
I thought same animals r human .he has that compassion I love it true animal lover indeed ❤️❤️❤️
Ranchers and animals farmers are not animal lovers. They exploit and kill animals for profit.
@@briannaflores1180 did you just say animals are human?
@@benjaminandrews956 sounds like english isnt her first language
He and his son are by far some of the nicest people I’ve met in life. I used to do maintenance and repair work on their plane. They are just as cool and relaxed outside the pen as in it. I really enjoyed working with them. If you guys see this, I hope all is going well for you and wish the best. Merry Christmas from the Hills.
He has an airplane? So he's an aircraft farrier?
A man who knows horses . So good to see .
Patience is the key . Move slowly let the horse relax gain confidence. Much better than hobbling and twitching.
not only does he understand the physiology of the horse but he also understands psychology of the horse and has the patience and empathy to do his job correctly
Thank you very much for commenting.
You don't say , lucky for your comment
You like P words that don't make the Pee sound
@@shakproot phuck yeah I do
@@ismelltrouble7266 😂
"Horses are dangerous at both ends and crafty in the middle." Sherlock Holmes.
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Great quote!!!
Haha
Plot Twist: He was into beastiality
No sh*t Sherlock.
My father has been a farrier all his life and some of the happiest memories I have is of watching him calm down nervous horses ❤ I love seeing this profession in action
As a serious enjoyer of farrier videos, this was a fascinating watch. Well done, sir.
watching someone who is an expert at something, do his thing, is a joy no matter the field
I agree. Thanks for watching
It really truly is
Cant agree more. So satisfying to see.
Came to say just that!!
you can tell, dude knows his shit
Been there. Hats off to you sir. Thought my dad was the only one that handled and gentled the crazy ones. He just retired last month at 77. Godspeed and stay safe
Thanks Jamie. What a career your dad must have had.
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author he taught me. I always spent weekends and summers holding for him or handing him tools. He loved the ones that nobody in their right mind would touch. He trained too. He is/was a horseman instead of a cowboy.
He must be one of the masters just like the master in this video correct?
@@jamiewood265 *Sorry about your Dad RIP he’s in a better place now.*
@@princetigerbeatz9316 yeah he is in a better place… His couch/ranch enjoying his retirement. Reread the OG post. Maybe delete your comment. 😂
No matter the job, it's amazing to watch a master doing something difficult so easy with suck calmness. Truly experienced at his craft
U two are literally the most gentle farriers I have ever seen in my 8 years horse riding/working with horses
Your skill, kindness, confidence and patience is a win-win for sure! For you, certainly the horse and most definitely the clients. I wish more farriers were taught like this. Thank you for being a master of your craft, and like usual, sharing it with us all.
Well, thanks again C A Cook. I appreciate you watching our channel and commenting. Have a great day.
C. A. COOK Your speech is excellent, you are amazing
To many people come unglued if a horse displays anything except being a weekend warrior, meaning been there done that a hundred times and a temper has no place in my barn. The soft slow talking n rubbing a horse to pass along reassurance, just being calm n showing them what you want them to do and that it won't hurt them, rather than unleashing anger which won't make things better. This guy is a great teacher with this young horse n this young man teaching him to not get hurt while working on a problem horse.
D can
I love how he released pressure after she stopped fighting him. Horses learn great that way! I’m happy to see someone training their animal in a great way
I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate your comment
Yes. It's great to see that. I've seen the opposite too many times. I'd been clicker training my baby colt. Had just gotten him to the point where I could pick up all of his feet while he stayed totally calm. Then a farrier came to trim his hooves for the first time. Ruined everything in about 5 minutes. This guy is great! 🙏🙏🙏
Yep alot different from donkeys or mules
Someone has to have been able to tame these creatures! If it weren’t for other people like this man we wouldn’t have domesticated horses.
You do the same for dogs with leash pressure! It’s called Negative Reinforcement, where you take away one thing to reward another. :)
Experienced and physically strong man sharing his knowledge and safety tips. Good man for sharing to keep everyone, man and horse, safe.
Nothing better than learning from someone that knows how to teach
His leg brace tells me he learnt all this the hard way...
It is from steer wrestling
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author as a European i want to know what that is, never heard those words before.
I’d suggest look up America FFA it’s the organization that supports everything agriculture from there you’ll learn about diff jobs this is putting shoes on a horse
@PowerfulLighting A steer is a cow! Steer wrestling is where a horse rider drops off their horse and wrestles the cattle to the ground. It takes as much technique as it does strength, just like you can see with him handle the leg of this horse.
What's that use in his legs
My father was a farrier for over fifty years. He taught me how to do shoeing which lead to learn metal smithing. That's Dad ...I miss you.
I'm glad it brought back a happy memory Robin.
I hope you're all good bro.
50 yrs! Was he able to stand up straight? That and hot shoeing are my least favorite farrier jobs. Idk how you all can be so bent over like that for hours/day.
@@Cherokee51774 don't worry they have a lot of experience in that field, you know...being bent over like that all the time they're used to it😳💀
Rest In Peace.❤️
He knows his horses. Great job teaching and being calm ❤❤❤
Can we take a moment and appreciate how gentle he is?!!
I know NOTHING about horses, but I can see you DEFINITELY know about them!👍👍
Thanks for watching Paul.
Same here! It’s wonderful to watch you work! Your understanding is evident, thanks for sharing and educating
People think all you have to do is buy the horse, that’s the cheapest thing in the equation, a very large animal vet a good farrier and a good caring trainer are the most important parts to the equation! Without those three forget it for the horse. So buyers beware. Don’t get a horse without RESEARCHING every possible angle. It’s not fair to you or to the horse. (Might add ESPECIALLY to the horse). Thank God we have good farriers that do this wonderful videos. Thank you kind sir for your skills and patience.
Me neither! To me, they're simply beautiful and majestic as hell! Gypsy Vanner and Friesians are my favorite 😁
I love horses this was educational. Lowkey kind of scared of a fckn horse tho is that bad?💀 they look extremely strong lmfao
It's always cool to see those who have mastered their craft over the years and put that knowledge on display
For sure
Unless they're serial killers. Just saying.
@@PhilHermouth took a dark response there my friend.
@@soulparade344 it was joke, kinda...
@@PhilHermouthI'll be shocked if serial killers are walking around teaching people about their craft
it's nice when you have someone with tons of experience teaching you tips and tricks and the right way to do something
Thats years of experience right here.ti be this confident and calm.and educating in a situation like this. This is awesome.
Man those are some powerful and deadly kicks. The amount of force behind them is staggering, to say the least. Props to you guys who know what you're doing.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Yeah, I heard their kicks are as hard as one horse power!
@@olaapekopp I think it just got brain damage, or straight up became brain dead which is as good as dead tbh.
@@olaapekopp I think I saw that one too. The one where the handlers were trying to mate the two, right? And she just clocked him right in the head.
@@olaapekopp that happened b/c she was shod. I’ve seen that video. Was definitely the handlers fault as they had her filly running around an open pen while trying to introduce the mare to a new stallion.
It's interesting how KZhead keeps reminding me how dangerous the kicks of a pissed off mare can be.
That is interesting Joao
Foreshadowing
And yet you never seen how dangerous can they bite be
Rdr2 taught me that ☠
They can kill if they get you good enough
I was trying to get a pregnant mare into the pen when she decided to throw both legs my directions and caught me with one right on the forehead. Sent me rolling several feet and left me dizzy as hell for a good 20 minutes. To my surprise it didnt knock me out. I have a knot on my head as a momento of that and will have it for the rest of my life. The tips the guy shows in the video are fantastic and you should trust him.
I read this all wrong 😅😅😅
@@jasonalston9049 loooool
Let's be honest. You were given a second chance.
That forever know is a cracked cranium.
My Ferrier is not my horse trainer. But this man knows exactly what to do. If you get a horse that hasn’t been trained or has been getting away with bad habits a long time. Great work.❤
So much power in those hind legs. Immense respect for passing on your skills and treating the animals so kindly.
Thanks. It's my job www.heartlandhorseshoeing.com
The horse's legs or the farriers? Wow!
Wow you're a master at your craft! And that mustache proves it.
Thanks Robert.
With a great mustache comes great responsibility!
Lol 😆 🤣
@@NoLyinEvry1sDyin Oh yeah..
@@wakranich3488 yup
The young man is so lucky to have such a great teacher. Impressive!!❤❤
Absolutely crazy profession. Hats off to you boys.
Fun fact: This man shaves his face CLEAN every night, but by morning his stache grows back from sheer baddassness. *edit* 10k likes, holy damn batman
Lol Jack. I thought that was Chuck Norris.
😄😄😄😄 legit
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author Eh... idk. I think Chuck Norris might have called this man pops once upon a time.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author lol you called that man, Jack. His name, John. 😂
Consideration of the horses fears is so lovely. Getting her cooperation by soothing her is amazing. Thank you for knowing how to best care for her.
Thanks for watching.
You are blessed with being an animal whisperer brotha hats off to you!
The young guy is so lucky to have the great teacher like this master!!❤❤👍👍
Lmao that last move looks so dangerous to me but that's a real professional. Amazing the talent we have in our world. True intelligence
What a nice comment Thanks for watching
If you are a horse person it’s not a matter of if you will get hurt it’s a question of when . Trust me I know.
@@dredbud9272 wow and no one ever really talks about it, much love to all the Horse lovers
You will never win a fight with a horse. If you loose your patience you are done.
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author قق
I have great respect for anyone who can do this. Even more for someone who is good at it. I did it one time back in my younger days. That was really hard work.
It is not an office job.
Did you get kicked ?
I got kicked and broke like 8 ribs lmfao
@@therealsensei168 nah. Just tired.
Simply impressive. I was scared and holding my breath just watching my phone. Brave guy!
Это мастерство! Ни с чем не спутать! Прекрасная работа.
THIS!!!!!! This is horsemanship!! Makes my heart so happy! No screaming. No beating. No dominance. Just patience, kindness and true understanding! ❤️❤️
Thanks Tara. Glad you liked it.
@Skynet 🤣😂😭💀
That’s what kept me away from the horse world for so long. Been saving, trying to break into wrangling now that I see skills that I’m okay with. I know a horse of mine would be happier than a Spanish stallion whose been soared by millionaires.
🐴 🐴 🐴 I make $40 an hour and off 3-4 days a week if I want. That’s 250 a day. Idk if that would afford me to budget for horse vets and emergencies tho. I don’t have any kids or other obligations in life.
He explained it so well while showing his technique it was like magic. New subscriber!
I appreciate you Yuri.
I did too, and i dont even work with horses. Had to be responsible feeding them, but never working with em, besides walking em.
This man knows what he is doing! I love the content! Great stuff!❤❤❤❤
So glad we worked with ours from the very beginning. No struggles with the feet.
The fact that you can so readily watch and learn from masters of their craft online is truly amazing.
It is an amazing time we live in Johnathan.
Technology created by white people is truly amazing
I just love his calmness and dominance without having to be hostile at all, so much control and his moustache like omg🙈♥️
The moustache is where the control and dominance come from.
Lol good lord, get this woman s towel.
How would u achieve it with hostility tho? Threatening the Horse with a gun xD But i agree, satisfying to watch
You them mustaches
You dont need to dominated an animal to get it to cooperate He showed the horse there was nothing to threat over and allowed it to relax
Skill in the technique and a willing to share with others makes it safe and manageable.
Can she feel your confidence ??? I love horses so much. They are beautiful.
Composure, wisdom and old man strength. Those horses are chilling.
Thanks for watching
It’s wonderful to see that theirs still good horsemen teaching people the professional way to work with horses. In our shoeing Business we take pride being able to work with horses and mules in this style of horsemanship. Not to long ago a lot of farriers and blacksmith used to take a lot of pride in this style of work but that few and far between this day and age. Keep up the awesome videos.
Thank you Edwin. I hope you love the Blacksmith Boot Camp that we have coming to KZhead soon.
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author Sounds interesting!
"theirs?" ha ha "Not to long?"
If I were younger I'd be in Montana on the range!
I used to hold horses for farriers and horse dentists. It was an exciting job at times . My job was to keep the horse off of the farrier ,dentist or veterinarian. Sometimes we had to use a twitch or lip shank. Do you guys still use stocks for the really dangerous horses? The horse shoer I worked with a was also a blacksmith .I liked the Anvil's Ring Magazine , the instructions for ironwork were easy to understand. I am glad I was able to work with skilled craftsmen of forgotten occupations.
I would live to work on this ranch. You all are awesome!
Horses who have not been properly handled when young are sheer hell on a farrier's back! To all farriers everywhere, you are truly appreciated!
I’m so pleased to see positive posts of people handling animals properly and teaching others how to do it! Thank you!❤
Thanks for watching and commenting Sophia.
Agreed. The world can always use more of this type of positivity. Also, this type if informative content, specifically made for safety, and to keep people (& animals) from getting hurt.🙂
Cowboy: "once you let that toe go....but if you do this and that..." Horse: hihihi let me see you try mustache. Cowboy: okay
Love when technique is taught so smoothly, mans a master 😂
legit doing a live tutorial 😂
Facts
Impressive! He's taking cues from the horse and being gentle until she's ready. Also knowing when, where and how to touch. I'm always in awe of ppl like this.
I know nothing about horses. Thank you for the Lesson on how it's done. I'll never do that but now I've seen how it's done. And I really thank you. I am always looking to learn something new.
This is amazing to see, you can clearly see how you're earning the horses trust in real time. A true master of his craft!
Thank you for your comment.
As opposed to fake time?
Well then at that time I'd tell horse to fix it himself and enjoy painful hoofs
Wow thats amazing he even comfort the horse "touch her right here letting her know shes going to be ok" 🥺💖
Just part of my job.
Iv used that technique on many a philly
@@wizzleteets3613 FACTS
😂😂😂
This helped so much since my horse struggles with back feet being picked thanks so much 😊😊
There’s something so satisfying about seeing someone demonstrate their years of experience and teach something that actually undeniably works because they’re doing it right then in front of you.
Thank you Jimmy.
I'll never forget this. Seen the aftermath of two horse kicks in person as an EMT. It scarred me for life. You got a set on you brother!
Out of curiosity, what does the aftermath look like? Serious injury’s?
Thanks Michael. They almost made a reality TV show here one time and I talk about my worst kick in the teaser. Enjoy. kzhead.info/sun/rKxmY92wqqCPgXk/bejne.html
It can actually be deadly. There is a lot of power in a kick like this.
@@EweCantHandletheTruth Many have been killed from a horse kick. There's a video somewhere online of a horse kicking another horse square in the forehead and it instantly kills the horse.
His leg brace says it all
This is amazing. You are a master of a kicking horse. She would love to be your boss but you showed her who truly is boss. Well done sir.❤❤❤
Farriers a breed of another kind. Tons of respect.
To take the time to learn how to do this while simultaneously keeping the horse calm and comfortable is like the highest level of love.
Not really, pretty normal human behavior. Lots of selfish psychos out there these days that are impatient and have no love for animals.
Not just time but immense strength too horse are very strong.
I can only guess the years of experience you have on your shoulders. Great work!
It's been my life passion. Check out kzhead.info/sun/rKxmY92wqqCPgXk/bejne.html
That takes skill. I give anyone credit and TOTAL respect who knows how to do this.
Nothing like a master craftsman who can show you the ropes.
This 100% works. I lived and worked on a horse and cattle ranch for nearly 9 years, and this is exactly the way you handle an ornery horse that keeps kicking when you need to get to it's hoof. Normally this isn't too much of a problem with horses that have been broke, but horses do have different temperments, just like people, and you can have one that is a real a jackass to deal with even after being broke.
LOL
Nah shit or what did you think they where showing you the wrong way to do and teaching you how to get kicked.
@@Sora_Nai im guessing this is the first youtube advice video you've watched..
@@alexyoungberg5232 no
@@Sora_Nai yes.
I appreciate the fact that you comment back on nearly all the comments you get on your YT videos. You are a Gem my friend. Keep posting great videos 😊
I can't do them all, but I'm trying. It is taking hours though with the new traction we're getting. Thanks Gabriel.
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author always good to see a content creator interact with the fans
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author ttyl⅚and the Wasp 3400 2.5
Respect to those who work with horses
Wow not only is he a expert at what he does but made sure to show him the science of it all.
Idk when I’ll ever need to use this but I’m glad I learned with you that was 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks B.
Got u to 200...u welcome
@@groverwilliams4617 niceee Thank you 🤣
That is truly fascinating you're amazing at handling horses but you're also a very good teacher I mean you really demonstrated well and spoke extremely well I love horses I've never had one but boy this is a really special video I'm going to share it on my Facebook
Thanks a lot Paul. The more shares we get the more it keeps the school running. Sure appreciate you. www.heartlandhorseshoeing.com
In my family when we get a new competition horse we always work with them going down their legs and talking like he is without trying to force the foot up because we want our horses to be a little calmer when they see the farrier so it’s just how my mom raised us. You got to have your horse know you, you have to gain the trust. I can duck down and walk under any one of my horses and they’re not gonna do a thing. But when their new you have to work with them and I know how hard it is to do the job he’s doing so if I can help at all about working with my mare before she sees him all the better
A pro at work teaching…. And another humble enough to learn
Never want to mess with this guy. Great work.
Now that is knowing your business. So impressive.
Thank you for your kind words Stuart
It's always amazing to see a man and or woman showing and sharing the skills they've mastered within their craft.
I agree Francisco. Doesn't matter the craft.
Thank you for making this I got thrown off from my horse who was being a little Asshole that day and bucked me off, so sorry for cussing BTW
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Especially older folks showing younger people.
where is the women lololol
The way he taught how to do it was amazing!!!
Can we take the time to appreciate how gorgeous that horse is
"Sir, I was talking about your car when I asked you about the horsepower limit"
Thanks for watching
Lmao 😂
Those ferriers are the bravest people I know!
It is a good job Joe.
My great great-uncle was one for the Union out of Tennessee during the Civil War
I've cooked professionally for 32yrs... Same way I could NEVER do this, and yet he makes it look relatively easy-- I can male a chef knife move blindingly fast, and don't need to have my eyes open while doing so.😂 Always cool watching a master of their craft. Big respect to those of us who take the time to take the younger/new workers under our wings, and help teach the next generation...👊🏼
Best thing to do is listen and take all the notes you can cause you all are being taught from the most knowledgeable horse professor I’ve ever seen yet👍🏽👍🏽🤙🏼🤙🏽🤙🏾
Being a good farrier is an art most people don't appreciate. Excellent!
Thanks Sandy.
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author You're welcome! I've got the best farrier right now I've ever had! He's taught me so much about how a horse's entire health revolves around a healthy set of hooves. I sent him this video. I know he'll appreciate it!
This is a excellent video!!! Probably one of the very best instructive videos I have seen.
Wow! My father in law was a farrier. I've seen it and you gotta be so tough! I have always respected anyone who can work with horses. They're so big and beautiful.
A great and noble beast Sandi.
For sure.
Imagine it’s your first day on the job and you have to do this
It would help you decide if you wanted that job
@@ChrisGregory-Farrier-Author Lmfaoo exactly
I grew up farming and ranching, part of my job was working the dairy. I needed help so they hired this guy that said he was an expert. When I showed up to relieve him one night he wasn't there and never showed up. When I finally got a hold of him he said a cow "holstein" kicked him and he was done and quit lol. I truly admire and appreciate people with this kind of knowledge and skill.
Okay, then YOU shoe her!
Unfortunately beginning farriers have to deal with this because the farriers that have been in the business for a while don’t do these horses. It’s not worth it to work with crazy horses they can put you out for months but when you have no Clientel you just have to
Impressive to see this beast handled so well.
Done like a pro. Nice job
I always wondered how you guys got around situations like that. Great video!
Yes sir. That's it.
When that horse started kicking my soul left my body and went for a walk 💀😂
I hope it came back Griselda
@@xa-xii4865but then that opens the gates of possibility to machinery failing and killing your thousands upon thousands of dollars horse. I’d rather pay a human that knows the intricacies of horse soothing to get the job done, than a cold machine that runs on one’s and zeroes. If something breaks or code Fritz’s up, the tough but fragile animal being grabbed by it will be up to lady luck’s temperament.
@@xa-xii4865 it is fascinating to me that you see a video of a skilled tradesman solving a problem without the need of immense force and your thought process is "this is why we need immense force"
She started going kick crazy 4 a second there
@@jgw104 Oh poo. They deleted their comment. :/
THAT is skill learned from a lot of experience. Well done!
“boom”. another thing is he clearly is calm and not panicked, he’s taking time to reassure her and make sure she is comfortable and trusting as well, not getting worried and trying to rush it. having confidence with the horse handling goes a long way as well, best thing is to fake it until you make it. the horse always knows when it’s time to trust and that it will be okey. love this cowboy
well he’s a farrier but they’re cowboy too.
You know I started gaining interest in these sorta jobs like being a farrier, jobs that are not well known but is very important for specific things. Idk if it's just me tho but I'm really impressed that someone back then had the courage to trim a horse's hooves and eventually put horseshoe on them. Great respect for people like this.
It is a fantastic trade.
I’m still practicing that on my dogs , Someday I’ll work my way up
Practice makes perfect.
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Try it on your wife first, then step up to 🐎 🐴.
They don't have the same type of legs they don't bend the same
@@efrainruiz9208 uh, i do believe he was only joking!
You have to love watching a master at work at any skill. Cheers mate.