wow, not only does the whole movement improve, but the shock absorbment is amazing!! could you imagine what shod jumping horses front hooves/legs are like landing?? I'd like to see that if you could possibly film it?
Just something I noticed, when wearing the shoes his foot slides just a bit with each step. The barefoot does not. Anyway, great to see the comparison. Thank you for uploading. :-)
Are you honestly suggesting that a metal shoe absorbed impact? Are you really that dumb?
The kinetic energy has to go somewhere and it simply gets transferred to the horses leg because the hoof is not flexible (due to the shoe being on) to absorb it. This is high school physics we're talking about here...
great video! especially love to see the difference in breakover! how those ligaments overstrech before the shod hoof finally leaves the ground, compared to the unshod hoof that flexes and breaksover early and smooth as silk! this is pearls to my eyes! ;)
@rideshorse05 errm... you don't see vibration going from the hairline up? look again. Also check for breakover, see how late the shod one breaksover and how much the ligaments strech before it does. you can verify this at home. try some really thin or soft sole shoe and walk (or walk barefoot) and then try one of those really hard shoes that don't bend the sole at all. Notice the difference in the pull on your heel ligaments, how much harder it is to lift your heel from the floor. simple phisics
@DJBelbe No, not really. it's how the light is shining on it.
We have shod and unshod horses at our stable. Some HAVE to be shod, they have had injuries in the past where their hoof has to be protected, and we ride them on some rocky terrain. Some do better barefoot. It depends on the horse, really.
I thoroughly respect your opinion, and I'm not looking for a fight. To each his own- do what works for your horse and your situation. :)
@rideshorse05 I would agree with you up till December 2009, when the Glove boots came out. They don't fall off, don't rub, are super-flexible (avoid peripheral loading even without pads) and protect the entire hoof-bottom and heelbulbs, plus are extremely light, snug and maintenance free, don't pack any dirt or sand inside, etc. I also have problem horses at my yard and they all work fine on every gait, every terrain on these. I suggest a try. Your horses deserve that much. My opinion obviously.
I agree.........this is due to improper use and management of any application you apply to your trusting steed. To bad the horse can't say the same for us.
A poor demo.
Say's ok to unsuspecting young riders that it's ok now to run your horse on tarmac barefoot. See how it absorbs shock!
@semtech30 I agree with you all the way! I own a Morgan that has never seen a shoe to her foot, But has never been hard to ride on rocks, and never had a foot problem in her life. and I will NEVER do anything more than a walk on roads.
Really great comparison! I wish the barefoot view was as well lit as the shod, so you could see the concussion on the coronet on up like you can on the shod.
In this case it makes complete sense to show the video on a hard surface. You need to have a hard and flat background in order that the details are easier to see. If you tried to do this in an arena with dirt or artificial footing (such as crushed rubber), the hooves would partially sink into the surface and you'd see a lot less in the video.
In this case, what you are saying does not make sense. The purpose of the video is to show the difference between shod vs. unshod. The hard surface allows for an easy comparison where the medium does not occlude one's view of the hoof as dirt or artificial surfaces would.
What you are talking about here is something completely different. If you would like to argue about something other than this video, start a new thread elsewhere.
Please reread my original comments. Keep yours on topic. If you would like to argue about a different one, you may start a new video/thread for that purpose. Please keep your comments on topic. It's pretty clear you misread and misinterpreted others comments including mine.
@semtech30 oh give me a break! horses left on their own have run over rocks and rock hard dry dirt for millenia and they've survived. If you knew enough about hoof mechanism you'd know it can handle anything, actually it's whole purpose is to spare the joints and ligaments above for up to 30% of the initial impact! just like your leg pronates and your foot arch lowers when you run, to save your knees from a good part of the impact! Tarmac is the perfect example, it's the most demanding surface!
Mooi filmpje! Je kunt goed zien dat de hoef zonder ijzer een veel betere schokdemping heeft én normaal op de grond komt en niet nog en stuk glijdt. Paard loopt ook stuk ruimer zonder ijzers.
P.S. Ik zou die tekst wara het filmpje mee begint: "zelfde paard bla bla" een stuk langer doen hoor, als je niet weet wat er staat is het veel te snel weg.
ja... die tekst moet langer. Maar ik heb ruzie met flash met het omzetten van flash naar filmpje... ik denk dat ik het flash bestand maar op onze site gooi, da's veel makkelijker.
the portion of the horse that isnt touching the ground is the frog it has been proven now that the frog is part of the pressure and formation of the hoof wall and requires pressure on it to prove good balance, confromation and general good care, this test should have been done on dirt for the pressure of the pad portion of the hoof. Also the recoil with shoes is much harder on the horse, some horses have to be used but honestly this is still worse when shod
wow, not only does the whole movement improve, but the shock absorbment is amazing!! could you imagine what shod jumping horses front hooves/legs are like landing?? I'd like to see that if you could possibly film it?
RoxieRainsRoobie 1 year ago
Great video.
You can see break over is better and tracking is better.. the shod foot hardly tracks up if at all yet the bare foot tracks up really well :)
YarraValleyGals 1 year ago
Just something I noticed, when wearing the shoes his foot slides just a bit with each step. The barefoot does not. Anyway, great to see the comparison. Thank you for uploading. :-)
4Champ2and0 1 year ago
well that's not a fair comparrison, the shod horse is in bright light and the unshod is in the shade. Can't tell when the variables aren't identical.
canuckmel 1 year ago 6
@canuckmel its completely fair, u can see the difference.
andreaslianster 9 months ago
@canuckmel
Are you honestly suggesting that a metal shoe absorbed impact? Are you really that dumb?
The kinetic energy has to go somewhere and it simply gets transferred to the horses leg because the hoof is not flexible (due to the shoe being on) to absorb it. This is high school physics we're talking about here...
lighting conditions or not - use your head.
treysparker 9 months ago
I disagree!!!! Shoes are NOT better! & It sends a shock up the whole leg with shoes.
LoveHorseDust 1 year ago
Not just the shock absorbency that is better - I also notice the horses stride has improved
LaRanaTJ 1 year ago
great video! especially love to see the difference in breakover! how those ligaments overstrech before the shod hoof finally leaves the ground, compared to the unshod hoof that flexes and breaksover early and smooth as silk! this is pearls to my eyes! ;)
DJBelbe 1 year ago
I don't see a difference. the only reason it looks worse on the shod is from the sunlight, so you can see the hair.
rideshorse05 1 year ago
@rideshorse05 errm... you don't see vibration going from the hairline up? look again. Also check for breakover, see how late the shod one breaksover and how much the ligaments strech before it does. you can verify this at home. try some really thin or soft sole shoe and walk (or walk barefoot) and then try one of those really hard shoes that don't bend the sole at all. Notice the difference in the pull on your heel ligaments, how much harder it is to lift your heel from the floor. simple phisics
DJBelbe 1 year ago
@DJBelbe No, not really. it's how the light is shining on it.
We have shod and unshod horses at our stable. Some HAVE to be shod, they have had injuries in the past where their hoof has to be protected, and we ride them on some rocky terrain. Some do better barefoot. It depends on the horse, really.
I thoroughly respect your opinion, and I'm not looking for a fight. To each his own- do what works for your horse and your situation. :)
rideshorse05 1 year ago 4
@rideshorse05 I would agree with you up till December 2009, when the Glove boots came out. They don't fall off, don't rub, are super-flexible (avoid peripheral loading even without pads) and protect the entire hoof-bottom and heelbulbs, plus are extremely light, snug and maintenance free, don't pack any dirt or sand inside, etc. I also have problem horses at my yard and they all work fine on every gait, every terrain on these. I suggest a try. Your horses deserve that much. My opinion obviously.
DJBelbe 1 year ago
@DJBelbe They aren't my horses lol. thanks for the suggestion though , I will keep it in mind for the future when I get a horse. :)
rideshorse05 1 year ago
Wow.. that looks awsome
Alishondra 2 years ago
wow that shock wave is horrible when the shoes are on
PerlyNZ 3 years ago
Ya thats why some horses have bad leg problem
pawpower12 2 years ago
@pawpower12
I agree.........this is due to improper use and management of any application you apply to your trusting steed. To bad the horse can't say the same for us.
A poor demo.
Say's ok to unsuspecting young riders that it's ok now to run your horse on tarmac barefoot. See how it absorbs shock!
This will certainly lead to road founder.
Anything more than a walk is an inhumane action.
Your in control here, not the horse.
semtech30 1 year ago
@semtech30 I agree with you all the way! I own a Morgan that has never seen a shoe to her foot, But has never been hard to ride on rocks, and never had a foot problem in her life. and I will NEVER do anything more than a walk on roads.
pawpower12 1 year ago
Really great comparison! I wish the barefoot view was as well lit as the shod, so you could see the concussion on the coronet on up like you can on the shod.
LioMele 3 years ago
Thats because it's the same.
You can see the shock shimmer on the very last step of the unshod.
Sunlight is on the shod, not the unshod.
It's deceiving.
This fist mistake is riding a horse on tarmac in the first place. Not recommended.
semtech30 1 year ago
@semtech30
In this case it makes complete sense to show the video on a hard surface. You need to have a hard and flat background in order that the details are easier to see. If you tried to do this in an arena with dirt or artificial footing (such as crushed rubber), the hooves would partially sink into the surface and you'd see a lot less in the video.
snicklefritzgun 1 year ago
@snicklefritzgun
Like showing how a boat functions on land ?
Maybe how a plane fly's on the ground ?
Let's watch icecream melt in the hot sun.?
Sense ? Perfect sense to get the horse on a non concusive ground the way it's meant to be. The ground absorbs shock, like bang your head on it. THUD!
Either way, shod or unshod, common sense!
semtech30 1 year ago
@semtech30
In this case, what you are saying does not make sense. The purpose of the video is to show the difference between shod vs. unshod. The hard surface allows for an easy comparison where the medium does not occlude one's view of the hoof as dirt or artificial surfaces would.
What you are talking about here is something completely different. If you would like to argue about something other than this video, start a new thread elsewhere.
snicklefritzgun 1 year ago
@snicklefritzgun Start a new thread ??
If this one does not accept honest opinion or comment unagreeable then what is the purpose?
No one learns in a Dictatorship.
semtech30 1 year ago
@semtech30
Please reread my original comments. Keep yours on topic. If you would like to argue about a different one, you may start a new video/thread for that purpose. Please keep your comments on topic. It's pretty clear you misread and misinterpreted others comments including mine.
snicklefritzgun 1 year ago
@semtech30 oh give me a break! horses left on their own have run over rocks and rock hard dry dirt for millenia and they've survived. If you knew enough about hoof mechanism you'd know it can handle anything, actually it's whole purpose is to spare the joints and ligaments above for up to 30% of the initial impact! just like your leg pronates and your foot arch lowers when you run, to save your knees from a good part of the impact! Tarmac is the perfect example, it's the most demanding surface!
DJBelbe 1 year ago
I've a remark at this video.
The horse was lame (due to an injury) at the time the shod-video was taken. This makes it almost impossible to compare the shod and unshod video's.
Fransje23 3 years ago
Skit bra Arne. Har skickat den till alla jag känner. Kram Åsa
linustheferret 3 years ago
Mooi filmpje! Je kunt goed zien dat de hoef zonder ijzer een veel betere schokdemping heeft én normaal op de grond komt en niet nog en stuk glijdt. Paard loopt ook stuk ruimer zonder ijzers.
P.S. Ik zou die tekst wara het filmpje mee begint: "zelfde paard bla bla" een stuk langer doen hoor, als je niet weet wat er staat is het veel te snel weg.
IlonaKooistra 3 years ago
ja... die tekst moet langer. Maar ik heb ruzie met flash met het omzetten van flash naar filmpje... ik denk dat ik het flash bestand maar op onze site gooi, da's veel makkelijker.
arno8 3 years ago
en anders drukken ze maar even op de pauzeknop hahaha
Arabeskhorse 3 years ago
the portion of the horse that isnt touching the ground is the frog it has been proven now that the frog is part of the pressure and formation of the hoof wall and requires pressure on it to prove good balance, confromation and general good care, this test should have been done on dirt for the pressure of the pad portion of the hoof. Also the recoil with shoes is much harder on the horse, some horses have to be used but honestly this is still worse when shod
aroze4mom2 5 months ago
fantastic
stinahumana 3 years ago