Apollo the Shire gets his feet Redone after a terrible shoeing job ASMR farrier!!
Shire horse named Apollo getting his feet redone one week after a horrendous shoeing job. Had a real professional come in for the fix.
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I don’t know why youtube suggested me this… but I watched 45 min of a horse pedicure, and I don’t regret it
I know!! I'm right there with you...fascinating.
I looked up horse shoeing like this and before I could turn around my recommendations were filled with cow foot trimming and I'm hooked. I don't know why. I find it relaxing. Which is a complete mystery to me as why. But I love these videos. I love cow foot videos more. I apologize if it came across as rude. I was just commenting on the algorithm finding horse and cow foot from this video. But I love cow and horse foot trimming videos. Those are my favorite.
They do a good job of suggesting
Same !!
Why would you regret it? Is learning new stuff not the standard anymore?? Go back to watching tiktok dances and shit then
My father was the gold standard as a farrier, vets recommended him, people sought him out, trucking their lame /unsound horses for him to have a look to try to rehabilitate them and in some cases he saved their horses from the glue factory. Before we moved to Canada in the 1960’s he spent some time at the race-track as a farrier, which us kids thought was pretty exciting being farm kids. After my father passed (1980’s) I needed a farrier and I couldn’t believe how many pretenders there were out and about slowly crippling horses. Some not even looking at the movement of a horse’s feet, my father watching a kid (usually me) leading horses back and forth for him to see their ‘action’ as a horse walked, trotted or loped and taking the time to show and explain to the owner’s which would help them to understand their own horse and help to evaluate a new horse. You would of fascinated my dad showing and seeing these new techniques and different materials, he would of been in 7th heaven! Thanks for sharing!
Мой отец тоже всю свою жизнь занимался ковкой лошадей.в свободное время шил вручную сбрую для лошадей...
Great memories 🥰
dont you think maybe just maybe you should have learned his trade?
@diesel Don't you think they should do what they are good at or want to? I mean, there are a lot of needs in the world. Giving up the things you do (which themselves can be good), and the things you hope and dream for, just because you are capable of filling a different need (or someone's idea of what you must use your capabilities for) is a rough way to live. Doesn't mean you can't still speak about the things you've seen, either.
thank you for the story, brought tears to my eyes
My favorite thing about this video is watching Apollo’s reaction as he starts to feel relief. He pulls away a lot and checks how it feels to stand on, like he’s afraid of another bad shoeing job. But then when he realizes it’s actually getting fixed, he starts chewing and licking in relief as if to say “thank you, mister! That feels so much better.” 😭😭 At one point when the farrier is shoeing the front left hoof, Apollo starts nuzzling him in gratitude. It’s so heartwarming to watch. Thank you guys for taking care of this sweet, sweet fella! If only all farriers were as skilled and caring as you!
17:50 mark… the Nuzzling :)
I saw that too and teared up, what a sweet boy 🥰
It brought a smile to my face 😊 🐴
Yes i seen that he is a wonderful boy i wish he was mine reminds me of my horse sam he would do the same thing anyway i rewatch this video all the time its awesome thanks again mate great job.
chewing and licking (i've heard) is a comfort action for stress or anxiety (it's not me that said that, so please don't come at me if it's wrong). but i'm sure Apollo was glad that all of this was done and his feet were finally shod correctly
MY BACK HURTS JUST WATCHING HIM!!! The physicality of this job is all day, non stop. Thank you for your hard work.
Farriers have such a physics job for sure! I appreciate you watching, please subscribe! 🙂
I’m a farrier as well and my physical therapist said I’m broken from the eyebrows down 😂
I heard that shorter farriers have a better time with less pain. I would definitely be a farrier if it weren't for the guaranteed back pain!
I always think the same thing...God bless the farriers out there...and most especially the ones who treat the horses well and know their stuff.
Farriers like this are true artists. A horse in the area where I used to live had been neglected by it's owner and left in a filthy stall till its hooves began to rot. One was so bad they thought they were going to have to put him down. The farrier came in, removed all the rotten hoof, and replaced it with a fibreglass shell. As the hoof grew out, he simply trimmed away the artificial hoof. Spectacular :)
That’s a cool story nice
Amazing what they can do with that sort of thing these days. It's soooo cool!
you need someone better not an artist
its amazing what can be done medically/therapeutically for horses now a days. An injury that would doom a horse with a bullet now can be fixed. Dreadfully expensive but still possible.
Oh yea, that "formahoof" stuff is amazing !!!
You can tell after each foot he’s testing out his new feeling with different stances. Like “Oh. He’s helping me. Okay.” Big boi deserves an apple or a treat of sorts.
polo's, mint polos. that and granny smith apples.
He was so good! So cooperative! He deserves a while bag of apples.
In a new retelling of several old fairy tales mixed together, the respected master farrier in a medieval-ish village is also the fairy king. What humans had never learned was that while most fairies and magic folk fear iron, the fairy king has always been a master iron worker. It's the way fairies know that this one, this one here, is the true king. The story is also mixed with Cinderella, Snow White, and a couple of others. It's interesting, just occurred to me now, that magic folk being afraid of iron is a nice metaphor that with the coming of the iron age and technology, belief in magic starts to dissolve.
Big beasts always bred for docility, bad tempered stallions or mares not worth foaling.
@@veramae4098 the black smith? The dark side of the force is nothing to fear.
This struck me as akin to a woman wearing a very high uncomfortable pair of shoes for days on end, and then finally getting a pedicure and being given the most comfortable pair of flats to wear afterward! I love how he kept nuzzling the farrier while he was working, what a sweet boy!
That was my thought too. It's bad enough to have two feet hurting. I can't imagine four hurting at once.
@@ambilaevus7607 And having to work while all four of your feet hurt.
The difference is that women who wear stilettos choose to do so because they are stupid.
This is like a pedicure to a horse y'all it does feel good to get a hoof trim and new shoes I know it feels so good cause he did show gratitude
❤ Apollo so much he good boy to allow him to help him with his bad shoe job from the last farriers to work with him.
Poor Apollo! He must have been so miserable. That farrier worked like an orthopedic surgeon! It was such a joy to watch Apollo realize he could run without pain in the rescue video.
Thanks for watching Karen! 😊
Don't know why this was in my recs, but I'll watch the gentle, big horsey get his sore footsie's fixed. So the algorithm for something right.
check out the hoof gp
Agreed
Sow Lute !
Same here!
I love the cute cat in your profile pic ☺️
Considering how stressed Apollo obviously is, he's being a good boy about it.
He’s a very sweet horse you can tell.
Hi Brenda Serious question from someone who knows almost nothing about horses. What are the tell tale signs the horse is stressed please? Regards from Oz 🇦🇺
@@MadMax-bq6pg as someone that has almost no knowledge about horses: the same way you can see a human being stressed. Nervous looking back, restless stamping on the ground.
Dude ain't stressed. He's chill as f. If he was stressed you would know about it.
@@mordet2 I thought the looking was curiosity and the stamping was trying out the newly formed hoof.
That horse is so patient with his shoeing. He’s really good standing that long on 3 legs. Boy that farrier really was patient trying to get him shoed properly
Wow... he literally senses the horses frustration before it escalates. He's very in tune with the horse. Watching him hammer those nails was terrifying! He's swinging so close to his face, this guy has some serious skill!
Two things stand out for me watching this farrier work. One, his strength and stamina...can't imagine how he bends down and over like that while supporting Apollo's foot for so long. Second, Apollo's incredible trust and patience.
The hoof rest helps but it’s rare to meet an old farrier!! their backs tend to give out by middle age! So don’t begrudge a good one his fee, even if it might be a bit high.😉
Farriers are incredibly hard working people
I know, right! One minute into the video & I’m thinking how strong his hands and fingers are to use & maneuver those tools and then not to mention his back! This is a whole level of strong you don’t get in a gym! I hope he has a good chiropractor to help him like he’s a good farrier to the horses!
Drafts are such a challenge. I've known farriers who refuse to work with them
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Horses can be scarred mentally from one bad farrier job. I can't imagine the patience this horse is showing in anticipation of pain. Most horses would be sidestepping, pulling and flat out refusing. What a great horse.
It seemed like the new farrier was taking extra care to make sure this time was a positive experience for the poor guy (going slow, taking lots of breaks for Apollo to put his foot down, etc), on top of what is obviously a very quiet and calming manner of working with the animal. Horses have an incredible memory for people and experiences. Hopefully this helped undo any trust issues created by the prior hackjob.
Absolutely!
he's a shire, cold blooded draft horse. So underappreciated although it is changing. More and more are riding drafts now. We ve built a shed with power tool , air compressors, nailers and waving metal sheets around. 4 shires and a belgian were always nosing around, undetered .
He's as smart and gentle as he is huge and beautiful.
@@everlasting9292 I couldn't agree more! ;)
Much respect to the farriers who're doing this back breaking job day in day out to keep these majestic animals walking well.
Animal people are so wholesome. It's nice to see that this farrier is so attentive and well informed. Horse hoof care is HARD work and he is still deeply aware and conscious of the horse's comfort/discomfort through this whole session. I hope the individual that did the shoddy job can be educated out of his/her poor work!
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He should give the money back and promise to learn from his bad job and he can gain his reputation Back because if a person doesn't grow he could harm more horses and if I seen this video and he did a bad JOB the ferrior would loose everything I am that type of person.If you harm an animal I love the courts will take everything a person owns.I pray everyday to become more let say understanding of a person who harmed a loved one I just flip out sometimes but I am sure the ferrior has grown as a person.I will pray for him with no ill will at all.I am just a total ANIMAL LOVER to harm one please dear lord fix them.
Please check the farrier’s credentials before allowing them to touch your sweet baby’s feet. Avoid crappy work before it is done!
Shires truly are gentle giants. He's only 5 years old and is standing still so nicely and patiently. What a good boy!
Because any of the his ancestors showing the slightest annoyance were ruthlessly bred out of existence. why do you think bull baiting retirees become put bull fighting dogs or loving pets depending how they are raised.these are animals meant to be working employees not pets. shire horses are man-made tools not pets and should totally not be bred anymore
@@joshschneider9766 chill out my guy
@@joshschneider9766 chill the hell out dude.
@ Fafnir Ice Dragon That was my thoughts exactly . 👍 👒's off to UA
@@joshschneider9766 WHAT about the Amish ?
Listening to the farrier talk about how mad he is about the previous shoe job is so nice to hear. And Apollo was an absolute SAINT after the mess he must've gone through last time!! So sweet and patient, didn't even nibble on the farrier's head when it was in front of him! XD
He was a little nervous right when Jeremiah (the farrier) started. But part of his skill is about knowing/understanding how to calm a horse and instantly gain his trust. Apollo knew real quick this man was there to help him and ease his pain. Apollo loves this guy. ☺️
@@apollotheshire so why didnt you get this farrier in the first instance?
@@adrienneclarke3953 could've been new to the area or this one was on holiday or something.
@@adrienneclarke3953 dumb question award goes too...
@@adrienneclarke3953 you don't know sometimes until it's too late.
I don't know jack shit about horses or horseshoes and I don't know how I got here, but even I could tell his feet looked uncomfortable. I'm glad you helped him out
I didn't realize horses could provide therapy online, but they actually can. I can't believe how relaxed I am after watching these beauties.
The thing with so many creatures, if they've been treated nice, they will treat you nice. People too.
My Grandfather once told me that Shires can fall asleep, and lean against the farrier during reshoeing. My Grandfather served in the Royal Horse Artillery during the Great War.
That's a lotta horse to be leaned on by oO
What front?
@@Kanjilearner He was in Belgium and France. He died in the late 1970s, so I cannot ask him, plus my late Grandmother did not like him talking about WW1. I do know he was the '2nd Man' on the horse teams that pulled the guns into position, the British Army preferred farm boys to lead the teams as they tended to have experience with horses.
@@applecounty Too bad he never got to see 'War Horse", I bet he would have loved it.
@@squintish Or cried through it. It is difficult for subsequent generations to understand the horrors experienced in what was the first industrialised conflict, The Great War, by the soldiery.
I feel like being a farrier is such an underappreciated job. The ones that do it right are so incredible.
Not underappreciated.. but a dying profession? Yes.
A skilled farrier is a treasure.
I do not like them they hurt horses horses are fine without them so you can get Get Educated about it and how it hurts there feet
@@delilahudy1683 Are you joking? A farrier takes care of a horses hooves. They don’t hurt them. Do you actually have any equine experience?
@@delilahudy1683 Horses have no nerve endings in their feet (hooves) so it literally doesn't hurt horses at all. "Get Educated" is a term you should be using for yourself. It's healthier for horses to be barefoot but horseshoes have their place in the world.
So wonderful to watch the horrible shoeing come off and see some healthy, and beautiful, hooves on such a gentle giant. Big boy deserves ALL the apples. And the farrier deserves a good back massage. Plus the little nudges from Apollo absolutely warmed my heart and was so cute to see.
What a beautiful horse. Draft horses are my absolute favorites, and Apollo is a stunning example of their power and majesty.
He is definitely a beauty!
The previous shoeing job was beyond hideous. No wonder he was foot sore. This gentleman is doing a proper professional job.
My dad used to shoe our horses and people all over Utah would call him begging him to come shoe their horses. They asked him to name his price because they were so worried about their horses. He always told them $100. and went to do it. He took me with him most of the time and he was amazing to watch. He'd start by talking to the horse and then leading it around. He rarely tied up the horse but just talked to it. I was always amazed how the horse winied back to my dad. All the while shoeing my dad talked to the horse. Once in a while he'd start swearing at the person who did the last shoeing, but that usually upset the horse so dad stopped. He'd tell the horse that he'd be back to check on him in 2 weeks or a month. When my dad came back the horse would come right to him. My dad was truly connected to horses. The horse always remembered my dad. My dad would call the horse by name and they would cuddle for a minute. Then he'd look at the feet and go for a walk and the horse followed him like a puppy. My dad was so amazing. My dad is in heaven now taking care of the horses there.
@@barbarawilliams6588 this is lovely
@@barbarawilliams6588 Do they have horses in heaven?
@@vernstrom1809 Oh, Dear sir, my dad wouldn't go anywhere that didn't have horses. Yes, heaven has all animals, especially horses!
@@vernstrom1809 At least, one winged one, named Pegasus! But, yeah, there be winged gee-gees in Heaven...and Donkeys, Dogs, Cats and all sorts....at least, we hope there is! DV lol
What a class act. A exemplary gold standard of what all farriers should be. Knowledgable, hardworking, terrific horse sense. The world needs more farriers like you.
The previous farrier was obviously a hack.
I agree with you 100% This Farrier is the gold standard. Wish they all had his way of doing this Job. Worth every dollar they pay him and then more
Amen!
Hello, my name is Obediah, Jebediah's son by Dildmildra. My pappy tells me our ancestors were born from horse, making us the very first horsekind. We are farriers now, and proud of our skills. Generations of practice has made us the best in the business. And business means money - stinking loads of it. I'd like to offer you a job. Come work for the Jebediah Milfaun Farm for Off-Horses. Every horse has been... "Touched," if you will. I'm not a man of tall tales, so I must put it plainly. Our horses have bushels of extra fine, down country character, to make up for it. I await your earliest correspondence, you may contact me by moonlight telegram - I'll be waiting. Pip pip, toodle-oo. - Obediah Milfaun
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I can't imagine the amount of relief that poor horse must have felt when he had a professional tend his hooves, well done sir, a total credit to your profession. The reaction of the horse speaks volumes.
This farrier shows he knows what he’s doing. Focused, efficient and effective. What a challenging shoeing. Apollo is very appreciative by giving the farrier gentle head pushes. One cannot imagine the discomfort Apollo endured.
I have had horses since I was 5 and I am almost 57 years old. This is the worse job by a farrier that I have seen. You did a great job correcting his errors.
I worked in the courts. We had a trial where a farrier, a woman, was shoeing a horse, and he kicked her in her face. She was beautiful, 26 years old. He fractured every bone in her face. He pushed her face into her head. She was unrecognizable. Many surgeries and she started to look like her old self. She never blamed the horse, whom she loved. Something spooked him. She was sueing for her medical bills from the owners of the horse. They are powerful, beautiful animals. Those who work with them need to be respected, for their skill, love and respect for those magnificent creatures.
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@@mchapman132 My grandfather was born in 1864, the night his 17 yo brother who that day had walked behind their very gentle horse and for a reason no one will ever know, he was kicked in the head. He died that night, as his mother gave birth to my GF, since the upset had caused her to go in labor. They needed the horse for work, but my father always said "Never trust any horse not to kick."
@@Jibbie49 - that is so sad. I love horses, but I’m very intimidated around them. They are big, powerful and easily spooked. My sister was kicked by a cow when she was a child visiting a farm with her class. Cows can kick sideways and the cow probably thought my sister was too close. She just got some bad bruises fortunately. Caution is advised around powerful critters.
@HJ bangerter - yes, I agree. The young woman never blamed the horse, she grew up around them, and truly loved them. Sounds like you had a wonderful childhood. I do believe cows can kick to the side. I know too many people who attest to that.
The amount of times I watched my dad repair bad shoeing jobs by people who had no clue to what they were doing. Watching this brings back good memories of watching him work.
Same. My uncle was a farrier and a horse trainer. Miss him.
Every horse owner knows the importance of having a good farrier. They are the specialists in equine hoof care. Without one, you have a lame horse.
Me too my cousins grandfather was our blacksmith. Girls weren't allowed in the smithy, so I watched from the doorway. Just loved it
Suzi Smith What? When/where was this?
@@trythinking6676 that is so cool! Did you uncle train horses for shows or anything? Or how to properly behave on the farm/ranch ?
It’s beautiful watching a true master craftsman at his work. I love how Apollo’s eyes are so much more calm after his “pedicure.” A masterful, knowledgeable farrier is a true gift to a sore- hooves horse. Thank you for letting me watch this!
This was fascinating to watch. He made it look so effortless that it is hard to believe that other farriers make a balls-up of it and cause so many issues for the horses. And he showed that he truly cared about the horse not being traumatised.
Oh my God what a horrible shoeing job to fix! I would have been freaking out! I am soo glad your new farrier was able too get that mess straightened out and & way more comfortable!
This pro was not only doing a complex, hard, and hard learned job he was also silently communicating with the horse simultaneously. Now that gentlemen is a definite PRO!
You could tell the difference between when he handled the horse and the other guy at the end. The horse was fussy with the other guy..but not with him.
That’s really not fair to say that the other guy wasn’t handling the horse well. Horses have patients too, by the time he was clinching and finishing who knows how long that horse had been standing there maybe an hour or two. The horse was clearly ready to go eat and hang out with his buddies and the second guy finishing the feet did an incredible job of staying patient and hanging in there to the end.
I really liked how the farrier knew when to stop to give apollo a rest and took his time to make sure the horse was comfortable physically and mentally. He read Apollo very well.
A true professional!
I don’t imagine it’s a job you survive for long if you’re not careful about how the horse is feeling.
That’s a gorgeous horse. The swirls of hair at his feet oh my, just gorgeous
The longish hair on his "ankles" and top of his hooves are called feathers. Some breeds have them, some don't. I like the way they look, but I'll bet that hair is hard to keep clean!
Those are called feathers 🙂
I hope everyone knows what it takes to be a farrie!!! The skill and strength alone of this man is amazing!!!
Fr I would not wanna meet him in a back alley XD
There's something immensely satisfying about watching a competent, compassionate, and well-trained professional fix someone else's mistakes and make everything better. And having one of my favourite breeds of horse involved is just icing on the cake.
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this gentle giant is just standing there like a champ. His feet have to hurt! it looks like he is testing the foot when the farrier lets the foot down...like "are we there yet?" The level of cooperation between the horse and the farrier is incredible
doesnt hurt them, its like getting toenails clipped to us. the nails go into a part of the hoof without nerves, so they can feel a pressure, but no pain
He’s also letting the horse relax its muscle, less cramping when out of position.
@@darthmusturd9526 ...yup, look at the size of the nails getting hammered in. the horse doesn't even know it's happening
you don't know much about horses, do you?
@@darthmusturd9526 I think they meant that the pain was from the previous bad shoeing and whatever stress that had put on the shape and integrity of the hooves.
I know very little about shoeing a horse and even I could see how horrid of a job was done on that foot before you guys came in. Thanks for helping him; I can't imagine the discomfort he must have felt with those awful shoes.
Apollo looks and walks very happy with his new trimmings and shoes on. Just see it in his eyes. I also saw Apollo hug his worker a bit as he worked on his front hoofs. God Bless animals I love them all not so much humans yet others a lot.
In my 50 years experience with horses, I've never seen a worse job than what the previous 'farrier' done. This guy knows what he's doing, and is exemplary at it. Word of mouth sells, and so does KZhead What's scary is that, that guy is still out there doing this.
Let's hope they're not. I think a solo apprentice would have done a better job than the previous attempt.
Yeah, licence revoked comes to mind. What a difference this job was!
The previous farrier (assuming they even WERE a farrier to begin with) either didn’t know how to shoe a Draught horse, or worse- was lazy and didn’t even give a crap! 😡
All I can do is hope they stumble upon this video and decide to hit the books
Apollo is so kind, and has such gentle eyes. I can't believe someone would do such a terrible shoeing job. What an incredible reshoeing done by this farrier though. Stellar work.
It almost looks to me like the sole was too hard for the farrier to knife out and so he just stuck a shoe on it after leveling it with a rasp. Some of the guys out there who call themselves farriers dont realize you can use your nippers to actually clear some of the sole which will expose softer material that you can actually knife through. These guys are well trained.
I don’t know how someone could mess up that bad with such a well behaved horse.
I have a weird feeling it was a failed DIY. "I can do this on my own!" Then oops it turned out awful
I’m from Brooklyn…closest I’ve been to a horse is at Central Park lol. I was today years old when I realized how much work goes into horseshoes and that farriers even exist. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for actually showing the work involved. Much appreciated.
This job must be killer for your back... constantly bent over... I can feel the back pain form here. Thanks for doing this!
Bend at the hips and keep your back straight to keep soreness at Bay.
The best farriers tend to be shorter than 6’ and have huge backs! They are worth every penny!
Their hands take a beating too. It's NOT an easy job! Good shoeing isn't cheap & cheap shoeing isn't good. Could have cost this horse his life!
@@loganosmolinski4446 And to keep arthritis at Dappled Grey.
@@katiekane5247 Most people would never consider that every army, every police force, every old posse of outlaws that ever used horses, still needed guys like this as an absolute necessity or they were going no-where.
I've been involved with horses for over 30yrs & it still always shocks me how profoundly important feet care & maintenance & health are. If you have a lousy farrier you could kill your horse. A knowledgeable, skilled, well educated Farrier is literally worth thier weight in Gold
I never knew horse pedicures were that important. Guess that shows my knowledge.
@@vaporean_boylove.0w083 hoof care is pretty important for horses. Their hooves have to be trimmed so they don’t become over grown and poor hoof care can lead to all sorts of problems.
Yes they are. Furthermore, the name of the previous farrier should be shouted from the mountaintop so he can't do this to anyone else. This farrier is excellent. Guys like this save horses , literally.
So you sit there in a SHOCKED state thinking about this ??? Errrr... All righty then
I’ve been thinking, horses are so expensive to keep. In addition to feet care, I heard they also need to get their teeth shaved once every year. How do wild horses keep themselves healthy and comfortable without these human interventions?
The stamina of the farrier is amazing! No whining either! Wow! Hat's off! The horse is awesome too! I'm awed!
I always love it how horses will be so patient and calm as they are made to stand for long a long time on 3 of its legs as you trim their hooves with bolt cutter like tools, beat on them with a hammer, driving nails through as they are getting shoed. Meanwhile, try to make the cat or dog lay down on the most comfortable pillow in the house so you can trim their nails Cat or Dog: "You're in danger!"
This is an incredible farrier. I hope people can appreciate the amount of knowledge and skill here. I wish I had one like him.
As a city person who knows NOTHING about the anatomy of horse hooves, my first reaction was being impressed at the knowledge and skill even though I don't understand it. I really had no idea how horseshoes got on to horses' hooves prior to watching this video, let alone that they might not fit or could be put on improperly. It was really interesting.
@@GDIEternal the first thing you should know about shoeing - the smell of the hot shoe going on the hoof is rancid. Smells like hair burning but way more intense
Mainly because both hooves and hair are made from the same material - keratin. Keratin don't smell good when burning.
They are so amazing farrier I always watching them when they shoeing my horses .
@@GDIEternal The mark of a true expert. We may not know what they're doing, but there's no question that they do!
It just goes to show how important shoeing is for a horse and how important it is to look after their feet. He could have been crippled and that can lead to a death sentence for a horse if infection gets in there. This guy is really putting in the time to fix Apollo bless him I know it's his job but he clearly wants this boy to be comfortable and fix the issues.💪
Shoeing isnt that important tbh. Sure some horses need them depending on what they do but most horses would benefit being barefoot. Every time your horse gets shoed with nails and iron shoes you are taking a 50/50 chance of the nails hitting the sensitive part of the hoove (Horses, shoed or not are not supposed to be sore after a farrier visit) and the iron actively changes the hind part of the frog and makes it harder on the joints to walk since iron shoes take away the natural ability of the hoof to expand upon impact. But jeah. Farrier work is very important.
@@bookofnyx3409 Feral horses do not carry out the same level of activity as domesticated horses, we have to draw a line between the two. Horseshoes help prevent random cracks and chips and excessive wear-down on the hoof. If a horse steps different, you can get uneven wear-down of the hoof, and by shoeing a horse you have more control over the hoof shape as each hoof is manually cared for and adjusted based on every individual horse. While taking horseshoes off for a time every year is beneficial (e.g. times of less activity like winter), horseshoes are necessary when horses are being ridden and the like. Hooves can splinter, get infected, have an abscess, all it takes is uneven weight spread and you get a cluster of various problems. That said, I get where you're coming from, but please note there's a good reason for horseshoes being around for as long as they have been.
@@raszagalex2640 I guess it's also important to remember part of the reason you don't see wild horses with major hoof issues is probably because the ones that did died pretty soon after.
@@raszagalex2640 and yet there are alternatives to shoeing your Horse instead of nailing iron to them my own horse is shoed with glue ons and I do long distance as well as showjumping yet I prioritize my horses hoof health Plus glue ons are ließ expensive and can be reattached up til 3 times meaning you only have to buy new ones every 4 to 5 months and each time the horses hoof isnt trimmed to fit the shoe but to maintain its natural form
@@bookofnyx3409 theres a greater risk of your horses hoove cracking and them being lame for life and usually lame horses are euthanized because they no longer can work.... a good farrier is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for working horses or horses being rode in general. I'm a 9th generation west texas cattle rancher and farrier and i can assure you, proper hoof care is essential. and there is no more risk when shoeing than trimming your own nails IF YOU'RE A PROFESSIONAL. If you let any jackass shoe a horse. yes, theyre is a risk when nailing it in place but with a professional, experienced farrier the risk is mitigated to almost nothing. the pros outweigh cons... Mustangs die from hoof rot and disease everyday but theyre not kept in a stable or pasture. theyre able to run on rocks and chip their nails down. its like saying captive birds dont need their beaks trimmed because they don't in the wild... or that dogs dont need their nails trimmed cuz woves in the wild dont when your dog is spending all day on soft floors and grass as where a wolf is constantly digging and running on rough terrain.. You're comment is nonsensical and let's all hope you dont have horses of your own...
This was an education to watch, wow! Quality compassionate work. Nothing slipshod about this. Apollo is so patient and cooperative. The closest I've been to a horse in over 25 years is in a photograph, I have a deep respect for these majestic animals. It takes a certain kind of person to do this work and to care this much. Absolutely the very best!
Poor Apollo's hooves looked so painful, I know horses don't emote the same way people do but every time his lips quivered all I could think was that it was a pain response. It broke my heart; I'm glad he had someone as skilled and patient to help him.
He is a gorgeous horse and has kind looking eyes.
He does have a kind eye
I was thinking the same
He has the eyes of a nice old wide man 😂
That man deserves a big hug from the owner of this 🐎 pulse a hefty amount of money too
My gosh his poor aching back. That's a lot of bending over and holding the hoof inplace
My back hurts from watching, this is a real physical job.
I don't know anything else about farriers or the work done, except that it is really hard to hold up the hoof to work on it.
The stand makes it easier, as does the feathering (extra foot hair) and a cooperative horse 🐴
My back starts to hurt after just cleaning my horses hooves, could not imagine shoeing them.
And this was edited. That was (I'd imagine) 3-4 hours of work.
How can someone knowingly do so wrong by such a sweet creature?! Thank you do much for helping this gentle giant!
Apollo is a gentle giant, I am so glad I found this rescue. He such a 'good boy'! He knows you and trusts you. That is clear
When Apollo decides he's putting his hoof down there's no stopping him.
Right? Just back out of the guys way because NO ONE wants that hoof on their foot lmao
@@bethm5791 Can confirm didn't have a shire step on my foot but a sixteen hand Percheron who didn't like getting her hooves cleaned. If I could get her hooves up it wasn't for very long. She broke my toe.
@@samuelmacdonough8746 oh my god that’s legit awful. Not surprised AT ALL he broke your toe. I can’t imagine how painful that would be for real.
Except for that dude Mark 😂42:15 ish
I'm just amazed at the difference in size of the properly made shoes and how bad the toes looked. How on earth someone could do such a poor job of it without an ounce of shame is beyond me. Thank goodness for true professionals, always satisfying to watch good work
I feel like this was too big of a job for them, and instead of admitting that...they did such a poor job. I have never owned horses and even I could see some of the issues.
Wonder how bad the feet were to start with? Bet they were terrible.
Prime example of the Dunning-Kreuger effect. When you dont even know enough to know that you dont know what you are doing.
@Autumn Rowan he set the shoe back from the front of the hood nit because the shoe was too small.... but hecause he was rrying to encourage an easier breakover and so toe would not cause excessive feet action. #1 had some correct ideas - #2 shoer had more experience and simply finished up what shoer #1 started.
The casual talk while they shoe and trim the horses hooves is hilarious
I’m glad you think so, so many people use a different word to describe the background talking like “annoying”. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🐴
Right? "I should take a picture of it and send it to (travis?) saying uhhh does this look right" LOL
He was getting feisty there at the end when he kept pulling away 😂 he’s so sweet though giving snuffles!
Can you imagine sitting so calmly and quietly for a manicure that took so long? Apollo is a wonderful horse.
The woman in the background is the loudest big mouth and so disturbing!
Honestly its probably the most exciting part of the day for a horse
No massage chair no comfort leg at a wierd angle . No fun great job being done
@@amaraland1 and you a being a rude ass karen
What an artist this farrier is - and what a beautifully behaved horse. It's as though the horse knows he is being helped.
He probably stood calmly for the farrier that screwed his feet up too! He’s just very well trained. Poor horse
His feet have gotten so much better! It's amazing to compare this video with your more recent single-shoe one. 2 lucky guys. :)
I’ve never seen anywhere near such a poor shoeing job! I’m so grateful the owners found you, and you did such an excellent job! Thank you for helping him and for posting this. 🙏
What a gentle giant Apollo is and I love the way that the farrier talks to him while doing his job to keep him calm.
Yes and also gives him small breaks. Well done.
The healing goes up into the horse and it knows things are going to be OK.
@@gigicostlow4414 A good farrier will always give them a break unless it's a fast clean up because it's not the most comfortable position for a horse, it's just the best for the farrier. The more relaxed and comfortable the horse is the more likely they are to comply and let him work specially if they have to hold it like that for a while doing corrective stuff like this...
@@SilvaDreams Very true. I fired a farrier for treating a mule I had badly. Lil Jim had severe vertical cracks on both front feet and was in pain so couldn't stand on 3 legs for long. That farrier yelled at him and hit him when Jim tried to put his foot down. I came unglued. The next farrier was so patient and gentle. When Jim needed a break he would take Jim outside and let him graze a bit while he drank a cup of coffee before continuing with Jim's feet. Never in a rush. A good farrier is priceless.
I love when Apollo loving nudges him while he is working on the front.. That is a great animal.
And at 4:36 when he's getting spooked by the clingfilm snapping.
Awww they even have him on a little mat for comfort. What a professional stable.
The mat keeps their metal shoes from sliding on the concrete.
@@ddgamble2199 i’m assuming that would be uncomfortable so they still have a point
I think I have watched this video about 20 times. It's so satisfying and DAMN! Apollo is a gorgeous horse!! When I was a girl we lived on base. We would trek to the stables every weekend and in exchange for swamping out stalls and various other scut jobs there the G.I's would let us ride the horses out to the arena for exercise! Their Farrier would sing and hum to the horses, as long as he was singing they knew to stand, when he began to hum he was almost done, when he stopped they would continue to stand till he patted their flank then they knew they were released. It was like magic to my 12 year old self!
He's a stunning horse, so mild mannered too
That's tall horses for you
He has such sweet looking eyes. He's so cute.
Oh baby Apollo very intetesting to watch
Im so glad Apollo will be feeling better hes beautiful. Hope this isn't common especially with Amish horses who work so hard.
@HJ bangerter no s*** Sherlock
Mechanically, this guy is as skilled as a surgeon!
surgery is a bit more technical than simply trimming a horse's toenails. Albeit this man is definitely skilled at his job.
Unless he's a vet. Then it is quite similar I guess
Two of my friends are orthopedic surgeons. They tell me that a large part of the job is hammering in hip replacements along with power sawing. kzhead.info/sun/dNuBYb55eqx4aXk/bejne.html
@@riproar11 yeah. I am a med student and I've assured in several surgeries. I was actually going to say that it could be compared to orthopedic surgery
@@riproar11 yanking a dislocated hip back into the socket. It's like a weightlifting competition.
Never knew how important the role the farrier plays in the overall health and wellbeing of these horses. Very high skill level profession to say the least. Very admirable profession as well.
That horse is magnificent!
Poor boy. He sure is a beauty, and grateful his feet were fixed.
And such a good boy too! We see the shortened video version .. imagine standing about for that long, having your sore feet messed with, all kinds of burning smells, clanking and snipping .. big ole boy did very well, I think.
*hoofs
@@SundaysChild1966 of make sure to put up
@@nyaa3021 *hooves
I love how the farrier is so tuned into Apollo, knows when to let him settle and when to give him a breather. Good man.
Awesome man and horse
I think it is really cute how Apollo nuzzles the farrier. He appreciates what he's doing for him.
Geesh, it is SO uncomfortable to watch the ferrier work his way across the foot knowing Apollo has sensitivity. This video is such a good learning tool to help understand the mechanics of their feet and how to help them. Apollo is a Very Good Boy! 🥰👍🏻
I watch the hoof GP all the time. There is something so relaxing watching these talented people. A true artform.
❤️💯
For others reading, Hoof GP is cattle livestock, but respect for the animal is always there.. especially the Bulls!
And the hoof GP has a remarkable contraption which pulls the animal's foot to your height, so you don't have to bend.
I literally just came here from a hoof GP video 😂
@@lizcollins7716 a crush
you have to apricate the dedication to a job like that, he not only has to have the stamina, strength and know how to work on the horse, but also the smithing skills to make a shoe for the horse
Ummm, and the fact that he gains the trust of horses so quickly that he can put their hooves between his legs!
Apollo was nervous at the start, shaken from the dumb ass that had just messed up his feet, created pain and lots of anxiety during the “shoeing” if you can call it that. Watching Jeremiah (the Ferrier in this video) calm Apollo in minutes & work together to help heal his feet,… was so impressive.
@@apollotheshire There's nothing better than having a real professional who loves their job
I bet Apollo appreciated this farrier.
Tremendous workmanship, and well done Apollo for being so compliant!
Did you confront the other farrier about their work? I could not believe what you were showing at the beginning. It sounds like that person needs to find a new profession. I'm glad your baby is getting new shoes that actually fit. I am enjoying all your videos. I most definitely make sure to give a thumbs up and of course I am a subscriber. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
I hope they went after that other guy! Shameful shoddy work! Poor Apollo! But why didn't the owners see the bad work? I hope yhe other ferrier loses whatever license he has!
The owner thumbs upped your comment but didn’t respond. I guess that means they never confronted the person. That kind of ticks me off.
@@SuperMir00 Or they're being smart and not causing drama by telling strangers what they did or did not do. They're simply showing the repair. What happens between the owner and the previous farrier is not something they are obligated to share to the public. Assumptions shouldn't be made.
The farrier doesn't get angry with Apollo and Apollo is gentle with the farrier I just love that.
The sign of an excellent teacher and video: when someone who knows absolutely nothing about a subject can follow along and see what is being done, why it's being done, and not feel lost. Well done!
Fantastic job showing and explaining as he went along. 👏 outstanding job and such a caring and patient farrier 🐴
That poor baby. So glad you care about your clients ( the horses). Thank you.
Wow! What a difference. You can see and even feel how much better the fit is for Apollo. It changes everything having good shoes and feet. Amazing. Everything must feel better for Apollo
It made a huge difference and he felt much better! Thanks for watching, please subscribe! 🐴
i love hearing when people know what theyre doing, like you can just tell especially the "we used to think this but its actually like this" shows hes constantly learning and improving his already great skills
Agreed! And hate, equally as much, when fools like the lady in the background try to go all alpha...shut up lady, he knows exactly what he's doing, hire him or not (if he's willing). Quarter horse comment was just unnecessary to boot.
was an emergency patch-up or something like some sort of first-aid
@@rmbagby3 Gotta love the random misogyny. This is why I will NEVER get into dealing with horses or cattle. So many toxic "men" who think they're never wrong. What if she was just asking a question? She also sounded concerned, as this horse is her animal is it not? I'd be concerned to if my prized horse got into a condition like this.
@@-firathelightpheonix-3117 That comment could easily come from a lady, It could be a lady for all you know is it misogyny then? Honestly the way you talk to and about men is toxic.
Someone could at least give Apollo a carrot for being so patient. What a sweetheart.
ikr ! The whole time i been fretting over how boring this must get---poor dude😮--deserves some good music + snacks🍎!....&My GOD do his feet look spiffy AF !
I read up a bit on this while watching. It turns out giving horses treats when shoeing them makes them fidgety. The advice is to speak softly and give pets and pats, that calms them down. I wondered the same thing as well.
We would give treats to all our horses AFTER the process. They can become quite rude if you are giving them treats during. The only one that got fed was the blind mare. We would give her handfuls of hay while she was being worked on to distract her, because she couldn't see what was going on. It helped to calm her.
Yes, someone at his head to pat him and keep him calm would help. He's bored and restless.
@@jturtle5318 It's got to be boring to just stand there and get worked on. It's not quite like a mani-pedi you get at the salon. :)
I started watching Apollo only recently after two surgeries in two months, and I will be a groupie for the rest of my life! His story stole my heart, and his sweet nature sealed the deal. Santiago, thank you for being willing to dedicate so much to Apollo's welfare. I'll be praying for you and your family, two footed and four footed. 💕🐎🙏🙏🐎💕
I watched the whole 45 minutes of this as well, and know that horse is going to be feeling a lot better now! New shoes *should* bring happiness and not pain. Don’t know how one becomes a farrier, but I sure have appreciation for their knowledge and skill. Kudos! ☮️❤️🐾
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Fascinating video. The name of the Ferrier (or at least the business) should be mentioned in the description of the video. 5+ million views of this man’s exceptional work, but no credit called out. Thank goodness the business was shown on his shirt: Hoof & Forge, Jeremiah Harris.
Sorry, gotta say this. There’s something so nice about watching the fluidity of a mans arms at work in a country/farm setting. It’s not the same anywhere else. You know your horse when you don’t even see him flinch but you know he’s thinking about moving or is in distress. Testament to a remarkable ferrier.
Numerion ... "gotta say this" ....it's farrier and not ferrier...lol
@@rosemarydudley9954 Thanks for TRYING to correct me but if you check, it is spelled BOTH ways.
@@numerian4516 Either way I respect your empathy!
Forearms are my thing. Real men! Very nice.
@@rosemarydudley9954 If you do a bit of research on etymology*,you'll find "farrier" actually evolved from "ferrier". So, if anything is "correct", it's the original spelling as "ferrier". Though, as they've said, both versions are technically correct. Edit: I honestly have no idea why it type entomology. I meant etymology haha.
Getting your nails done right after a terrible experience is always so therapeutic
What a beautiful animal, easily capable of causing catastrophic damage but being so placid. Stunning looking and gentle too.
Wow, that was so interesting! Apollo is obviously a gentle boy. I can't fathom how a farrier does not have a wrecked back after a few years! He's fantastic.
they do, farriers are alot of the time in tremendous pain after a few years of farriering it is a very weighty job! xx
Shires are famously gentle. A farrier needs a strong, strong back.
Idk why. But whenever I see an farrier tending to the front hooves I keep thinking of that scene from Spirit where the guy gets kicks in the face with the hind leg.
All the ones I’ve known have had a wrecked back 😕
@@Solitude11-11 Oh no...😲
That was like watching a horse get a pedicure - I never really thought about how every mammal with nails needs some kind of nail care to have good foot health. Very cool. Thank you for the video! Also very cute how when the new shoe finally got put on the horse was checking out his feet and giving the professional some snuffles.
Agreed on all points. Any animal with hooves especially needs to have their feet properly cared for. They're walking on their finger/toe nails! In the case of the horse they're walking on the middle finger/toe nail. Imagine all that weight on something so small.
@@fairygoth-mother7341 Wonder where wild animals with hooves gets their pedicure?
@@Kattemageren Wild animals naturally wear down their hooves. In captivity we feed them a highly nutritious diet which makes their hooves grow more than when in the wild, and they live on soft ground without needing to run from predators or walk long distances to find food. When we take these animals into our care it is our duty to include taking care of their feet.
@@fairygoth-mother7341 Makes sense, thanks
@@Kattemageren - Horses on the wild don’t carry heavy burdens (rider, cargo etc… ) like these so their feet are not stained too much. Truth is Domesticated horses, like dogs and cats, are bred with human assistance in mind and really can’t live well on the wild without human help. All the “wild” horses in America are domesticated horses brought over by Europeans that are let loose. A lot of those “wild horses” grow bad in-grown hoves that cause them great pains, if not taken care of would lead to death. You can search in KZhead of bad in-grown hoves on wild horses, they’re not pretty.
That horse has the most beautiful sensitive eyes I have ever seen. What a gorgeous boy...I hope his feet feel better!
Fantastic job rehabbing his feet. It’s always great to watch someone really knowledgeable working. What were you treating his hind feet with in the soaking bags?
30:47 you can tell that Apollo knew this man was helping him ~ To see him rubbing up & loving on him 💖
I totally agree, I loved how Apollo would nuzzle the man. I could tell he wasn't being hurt & really appreciated what the man was doing for him.
That's cute to watch though
That warmed my heart.
*So Good.. all of it* 🐴💛👏🏽👏🏽❤🙏🏽
Kisses at 17:50
I clicked on a cow hoof video and 10 vids later I get here. Beautiful horse. So glad he was fixed up.
I appreciate this guys skill, patience, kindness and commitment.
Awesome work! Apollo has such a soft looking face and kind eyes, I'm sure he appreciated his new shoes :)