Tiny old horse is feeling good! 🤩 What the heck am I feeding him!?
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- čas přidán 22. 04. 2024
- Just another day
~Nigel is extra sassy
~I test out a new hay chopper
~Huckleberry sticks his nose where it doesn't belong
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We are a lot who want's to support you ❤
How would you want members to be mentioned?
and the hay bales and amazon wishlist! I'm sure many people don't even know it's an option!
@@tiasims7737 they meant that she should promote the membership, not mention the actual members 👍
I am one member who needs no mention and being autistic I enjoy being like 'birds in the sky that leave no tracks'. 😉
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Thank you for the mention, I just supplied some bales for C.C. 😉
You’re very competent at handling machinery, trimming hooves, administering injections. It saves a lot of money and it’s great to see.
I'm super grateful my old boys (27 and 28) are still able to eat normally. The leaf mulcher was something I was going to do if/when they couldn't eat normal forage, and while I'm bummed it didn't work out well for you, your video saved me a headache.
I really love how frugal you are. The way you find good deals on things you need takes a lot of hustle.
I appreciate your careful feeding of your horses, especially the older ones.
Scarlett is gorgeous, she's grown so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The simplicity of your videos, like a day in the life, is what I think makes them so watchable, and with the top notch, informed, highly experienced with horses narration, besides the sprinkling of dry humor, all the more engrossing. Every one of them strikes me as having not been scripted, which is refreshing.
Yes!!! You have said it perfectly!
I have a pretty annoying internal monolog, so when I sit down to do the vo it is literally what was in my brain when I was doing whatever I was doing. I don't think I have the time or energy to script anything🤣
9@@TheCleverCowgirl
Hi. In another recent video, you mentioned that some comments asked why don't you appear and talk on camera? I just want to say that most CZcams bloggers make their videos about them. You make the videos about your horses. What's most enjoyable for me is just to kick back, relax and enjoy your compassionate talk about your animals.
It boggles my mind a bit on how you're able to run your ranch and give your personal care to all of your animals. I wonder though, being that your animals only have you to rely on, do you have a contingency plan to care for your animals if you should be away for any extended amount of time?
Even though you don't out and out say it, it's obvious how some horse owners mistreat their animals. Hitting, starving and not giving their horses routine medical care is animal cruelty, it's too bad that when a horse at an auction appears to have been mistreated or starved that animal control officers investigate and cite those owners.
The best part of you videos is your compassion and love you show for all animals. Thank you and please stay healthy.
I agree! Don't change, CC! We love how you do what you do ❤
And Yes please stay Healthy! I know, you don’t intend otherwise. We worry about how hard you work!
Her videos are excellent just as they are, imo. Yes! Agree... as a horse owner of old horses doing care myself then I really appreciate her incites & horse discussions, plus all about their unique personalities. She really sees the horses as individuals. I love it!
horse owners don't take vacations unless they have a backup or they take their horses with them.
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Bingo!
Yes, it is a full time gig and not some watch the clock until party time 😉
Sorry the chopper didn’t work but you don’t know until you try, right? 😊 Watching this video - seeing your happy, healthy horses & you toiling away scrubbing water troughs & puzzling out feed dilemma with a nice break for horse, dog & cat scratches… takes me back to the joys of horse ownership. It is hard work but so worth it! Thank you for brightening my day!
Love how you threw the directions to the ground. Ole!
It's not easy caring for elderly gentlemen like Nigel and Frisco, but because I have been watching you for so long now, Nigel looks so much longer now. I have a feeling he has some eye sight issues but again that's pretty normal for his age. These horses are living their best lives ever, because you brought them home. I love the example you set for us all.
Cowgirl don’t need no stinking directions.
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Huckleberry is a great guard dog for you -- gonna protect you from weird machines! Good dog!
Protect 🤣. More like sacrifice me to the new choppy machine so he can get away
@@TheCleverCowgirlI love how smart he is and pokes out his head for fresh air! Amazing dog!❤
@@TheCleverCowgirl 😂
Shaky plate was a screaming deal. Nigel looks great!
He is feeling almost toooo good
You know what you are doing, CLEVER COWGIRL?? You are doing the RIGHT THING FOR NIGEL!! He is coming into his own!! He is sprouting up like a tree!! He looks wonderful!! You are feeding him and taking great care of him and your other furry friends!! You do such a AWESOME JOB!! Thank You for everything that you do!!
Skeletor, such a handsome kid.
Also the plastic strings in the hay shredder are shedding off into the shredded hay, so they are eating microplastics. We lost my 35 yr old mare last year to colic probably due to her trying to eat loose hay even though she got plenty of mash to keep her filled out and happy. I feel for you figuring out how to keep the elders nourished.😊
You have the very best fans/commenters! I love being a part of this community. Thanks to all who support this channel. The support is amazing and I know @TheCleverCowgirl appreciates our support in what ever way we can. A kind word goes a long way and this community's contributions are heart warming. I like to read comments and suggestions on this channel more than any channel or creator I follow. It's all because of @TheCleverCowgirl's style of communication, ability to show and tell us her story, her superior ability editing her videos so viewers never get bored and her choice of horses to bring to the ranch. She makes us fall in love with her and the herd. It is so hard to have a favorite horse because we favor them all individually. Each videos is must-watch. We learn something from every video. Thanks @TheCleverCowgirl for brightening our day!
I am in total agreement. C.C. is a multifaceted artist whose work with horses is the door to her multi-gifted work. The people who comment here are a reflection of her which attracts like minded people.
@@artemisXsidecross I like the way you said that. Totally agree. I know she affects me that way. Clever Cowgirl is a special human.
I have that same mulcher and mine creates a lot of dust, too. I use it to mulch leaves in the fall. I spread a plastic lawn back over the silver support legs and the motor goes on top of that to keep the bag in place. I use a heavy duty face mask (like what painters use) and after one use the mask is very dirty and dusty. I'm sorry it didn't perform like you wanted. It was a good idea. Maybe you can tinker around with it and make it work like you need it to. Love seeing all the horses, Huckleberry and Tiny, too!!!!
Hello young lady, first-time commenting , perhaps this machine needs the strim to be long enough to cover the base of the container to eliminate the residues at the bottom, it's just a suggestion, I sure like your videos. Take care.Thanks 😊
I wonder if there is a heavier/thicker string so it can crush the harder stems easier?
I think needs more of a wood chopper than a leaf shredder. I'm going to start looking for ideas, as having similar thoughts about how to chop up some hay better for my old horses. I've even cut hay up with scissors. I was excited she had an answer. Saved me trying this experiment!!
Hugs to Nigel, my favorite “unicorn”!❤
We use hay steamers to us they are a game changer , i know there not popular in the US but they save so much time and peace of mind xx
Amazing what love can do for an animal, Nigel is so happy to live with you❤
He's definitely happy to be living there, but Nigel still doesn't like CC. Her life would be so much easier if he did like her.
My little spotted Unicorn without a horn. Looking forward to watching. 😁❤️🇦🇺
Heck, I can't imagine why on earth people would feed _unsoaked_ sugar beet, I do NOT know. I can think of little that is more dangerous to feed, other than designated poisons!
Many years ago, a good friend had a very old pony who had lost several teeth, and could not eat stem or leaf hay at all, though she thrived on grazing. Grass cubes kept her going very well over winter, until the actual, growing grass came in. Alfalfa cubes were too high-protein - native ponies do best with low protein and high fibre diets. There was always a great sigh of relief once Rosie could go out to graze. It's hard work looking after these oldies.
Ranch Life NOT EASY! RESCUE Ranch Life NOT EASYEASY!!.... e
Nigel.
Little man with BIG plans.
All of the time.
Trot gives it away😂❤
I'm sorry the grinder didn't work, but thanks for posting the video anyway. You'll save other people from buying it.
But more importantly it showed why it would not work for her needs. An important lesson to observe.
Finally realized who Nigel reminds me of - Veronica Lake. You youngsters will have to Google that
Nigel is sooo sweet 🥰❤️ love his trot - so energetic for an old boy. xx
Go Nigel boy! ❤
Sorry the machine didn’t work. Thanks for the video.Alwas love seeing the horses!
Thank you for always thinking of your horses’ well-being first. Love what you do.
"Special Old Man meals" ~ LOL!
You're such a good horse mom. I've learned so much from watching your channel.
I love your confidence dealing with work machinery, it says a lot about your skill and versatility, as does your care for your kiddos..
What a darling intro picture of Nigel. Airs above the ground! ❤🐎
Great stuff thank you.
Regards, Dave UK
Pete’s coat is looking good!
Going to date myself here but back when the only kind of pelleted feed you saw in the feed store was Calf Manna I used to cut up grass hay with shears trying to keep an old guy with missing teeth going. I can't remember the exact formula I used but it involved enough corn or peanut oil to cut the dust, a dose of Red Cell & a dab of molasses dissolved in a bit of water to encourage him to eat more. (His appetite sucked.) It was messy & time consuming, but it worked. He lived to be 36 & for the last 2 years of his life all he could eat was that hay mix & a hot mash I made out of oatmeal, corn I pounded into near dust, Calf Manna, a bit more oil & whatever kind of supplement I could get my hands on. I'm currently feeding a 31 & a 32-year-old so I understand what a pain the pellet soaking & carrying heavy buckets around can be but just remember it could be worse. Much, much worse! I try to remind myself of that at least twice a day. lol Anyway, since you've got some grass hay on hand you might want to test a bit in that shredder & toss it with a little oil, like a salad. The oil reduces the choking risk much better than water. Might give you another option for keeping them satisfied & their guts working.
Nigel + mash+ shaky plate = healthy grumpy horse with an amazing trot! 😄
Bummer about the hay chopper, did laugh when Huckleberry needed fresh air 😊
Scarlet is looking lovely ❤
Love that extra sassy bouncy boy!❤❤
The leaf chopper wasn’t working because the strings were not long enough to reach to the walls of the chopper. Easiest thing to try is lengthening the strings. If that doesn’t work, perhaps take the chopper to a metal shop (or even high school metal shop) and ask them to make a steel blade with the same threaded hole for mounting. This may make the chopper much more dangerous so never reach down the chute while it is plugged in or running! But a steel blade will make mince meat outta that hay.
Exactly what I was thinking, @MrJohnnyboyrebel. You said/explained it so well. Thanks.
That is very true. But the thing I worry about the most with this contraption is the amount of dust it makes that ends up in the hay. That dust needs to be wet down to keep the horses from inhaling it and then having a breathing problem.
I had to do that for a while with some hay that had more dust in it than normal. Soaking hay in the winter time didn't work well if my horses didn't eat it right away as then the hay would freeze. That was one lesson that I learned the hard way!
Another great day with the horses 😂❤
When people get animals, no matter what type of animal it is, they need to think about the long term, the potential costs for preventative care as well as illnesses.
I use a toilet stool brush to clean my tubs only because of the longer handle it saves my back and I have several Worx tools and have been happy with all of them the weed eater cuts really well and is so light and the batteries last longer than I do
I use a long handled brush to clean buckets too.
String trimmers are weak. I mulch my leaves back into my lawn by running over them with my lawn mower. Might try a lawn mower with a bag as experiment to if the chops the stems small enough. Not sure if it would pick stuff off the cement floor. Hate to lose the smaller flakes the 2 old guys eat. They make hay steamers too. See that on my Friesland horse site. Also possible a small bra ch/leaf shredder. Mine chops to about 1/2-3/4 inch size. You feed into a hopper and it will blow it into container of choice. Just some other ideas.
I had one of those mulchers I used for chopping tree leaves. Didn't work for me. They're string trimmers set up on a stationary stand with a large funnel top. Jammed up all the time because the plastic strings didn't go out to the outer circumference and catch the debris which gathered there. The plastic strings broke constantly. If feeding animals with the chopped hay, it would be good to watch for the broken off strings. Yes, lots of dust. I wrapped fabric around the bottom of the orange part to keep the dust down. Running the hay through the chopper a second time will create a lot more dust and not accomplish much else. You could try wetting the hay a bit before running it through. If you've time, knock the leaves out by hand and feed the unchopped stems separate to the horses who will eat them or try to chop them separate through the shredder. Yes, it's a lot of work and time, but will be easier when a system is established. Don't give up. Good luck.
lol, the way you toss aside the directions!
"Nigel is a sloppy eater"... yeah, I felt that 😆
I have seen blades that you can use on some strimmers/weed whackers to replace the string. Looking at how a blender works, the blades alternate pointing up and down to catch all the material ejected up the walls of the beaker. Wonder if something like that exists for your mulcher.
Thank you for letting us hang out with you!! Sir Nigel is doing well because of your love & great care & just letting him relax & enjoy his old age!! I can't thank you enough!!! You're an angel😇🙏💜
Nigel acts like he's the King of the Roost! Fact is, he kinda is! LOL
Nigel is a very lucky boy.
That's the bravest thing I've ever seen...tossing aside the directions! 😲
And Clever Cowgirl has it handled! 😂
You might want to check out the 3 in one electric leaf blowers. I had one years ago to mulch hay and leaves. They come with a bag or a hose that can fit down into a hole in a large plastic trash can. I cut a square in the top rim of the trash can and made a frame for a filter. So some air could escape without the dust. Just a thought. Take care and be well.
Going have to get huckleberry mask too 😂 fab video 😊
Thanks for this video… I love the storytelling… it is never old or boring… promise. We are interested!
NIGEL!!! What a hoot. I love your horse story highlights. Such a nice escape from all of the horrific news and world craziness.
It’s a shame the leaf chopper didn’t work out. 🙁 And boy, was that dusty!! 😳 The horses are looking good with what you are feeding them. ❣
Save some feed sacks and duct tape them to the rim of the stand. That will contain the area and ambient particles. That thing might just provide bedding material. Can't know until you try...
You can get REALLY strong string like the contractors use at Home Depot or Lowe's. It doesn't break off as easily as the string they provided. It may also chop up the hay better as well. I like the idea of saving feed sacks or some burlap or something to duct tape it to the machine to allow the dust to go into the can instead of the air. Having the color change like that makes me think that all the good parts (leaves) went up in the dust. I hope you give it another try with some of the suggestions here to see if any of it really helps. I hate to think you just wasted $140 bucks even if you did get it opened box price. I love watching you give so much love to the horses. It makes me feel like I'm out there doing it right along with you even tho my wheelchair prevents me from really getting to do that or even volunteer 😊
@@dianamorgan6046I am sure she can resell it on EBay if it won’t work out for her….that dust was crazy
I had a 36 yr old QH. And had no teeth, my girl cost me quite a bit but worth every penny, I still miss her, I lost her at 36 last year 😢
Great thumbnail with all Nigel's feet off the ground! It looks like he is floating on air.
I finished my barn chores and then dashed in the house to watch you do barn chores while I ate my lunch 😆 Love your videos. I was so hopeful for the chopper for you. Such a bummer.
All those kiddos out there begging for a pony or horse need to watch what you do so they know the reality of proper equine care. The ones who sincerely want to dedicate themselves to one will face that 'reality check' with sponge-like eagerness to learn and lots of hard work, then agree that it's worth it. If there is such a thing as reincarnation, I would hope to be one of your horses! 🐴❤
Yes! And realize that could be one day after getting your horse that they lame themselves, so then what? Do you want a horse or do you want a riding tool. If you say "riding tool", then get a motorcycle or a bicycle. If you want a friend / companion / being that relies on you, then a horse is great!
We need more humans like C.C.👍 It wouldn't only be better for horses, but for everything else that we humans can influence.
Evidence all over his little snoot 😂❤❤
Nigel is a joy to watch! Bright boy.
Maybe use an old sheet and make a "skirt" for it to help keep the dust from flying all over?
❤ There's our beautiful Scarlett! 😊😍🐎 & Nigel sure doesn't ACT like a "little old man"!😂 He just prance's around the ring!😊 Skeletor is looking sooo handsome!
Oh dear, I'd hoped the hay cutter would make your life easier. Thank you for your dedication caring for these beautiful horses.
Another informative, fun video. Nigel’s adorable trot in the Thumbnail lured me into watching before I’ve even had my breakfast.❤
Nigel looks really good! He looks a little more frisky! You're doing a good job taking care of the horses, especially the older guys with their teeth issues. I can only imagine the cost of proper care and like you told us their food! My husband and I went for a ride on the dirt roads on the side by side here, there are some big properties with several horses! I don't know how people, and you do it! I'm sure it cuts their expenses quite a bit since they live on their property. If we were just 20 years younger, I'd love to have at least one! Your horses are so beautiful! You're doing a great job!! ❤
Hi from France and Bon Appétit Nigel 🤤
You are so amazing, Clever Cowgirl! I love Nigel’s personality!
I truly enjoy your life and narrative
Nigel is looking younger and much more sprightly.
Really look forward to your videos. Thanks! 😊
Nigel is so cute!
Nigel looks amazing! I’m really glad he is with you!🤍🖤🤍🖤💜💜💜💜💜
Oh my heart, such a sweet
smile from mouth to eyes!
Loving hugs for dear Nigel
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Shame the new chopper wasn't a success the first time, I guess with your ingenuity you'll figure it out. Our little Nigel is looking very sprightly, you're obviouly treating him royally. God bless him and God bless you for all you do x
Hello, "The Clever Cowgirl" Huckleberry, Nigel, Tiny and the other beautiful horses❤❤❤🐎🐎🐎
I always look forward to watching your videos from Hilo Hawaii
Nigel looks great !
Great music during the unboxing. You set a perfect atmosphere for watching lol. Nigel looks FANTASTIC! VERY Jaunty! Lively!
Once again I sent you kudos. I just watched Pony Tales Rescue take in a new horse. He has nuvicular cysts and was.degenerative. Only 8yrs old but the previous owner started breaking at 2 and riding. I think some horse breeders are experimenting and the results are early disabilities. Thank God for people who don’t test the horses abilities at a young age..
Mostly a matter of Money, most Horses grow up to seven years old…but hey fully trained at 3 means lower maintenance cost for the Breeders…I think a lot more Quarters and other Breeds would stay healthy on their feet when older if they had appropriate time to grow without training…
training should begin at four years and five years before hard use IF they are well conditioned. any thing less is animal cruelty. you should imprint at birth if possible and handle and halter train after weaning. regular handling, shoeing and all ground work, saddling and driving until they are four. when I started them I would do one day on and one day off. its been years ago now for me but I have a lot of great memories.
It's too bad that thorobreds are made to race when they're only two years old.
Frisco Bill was like the kid asked to eat Brussels sprouts…no ma’am 😮
You do such a good job caring for your ponies :-)
Yes, I am a fan!
Horses are definitely expensive!! Nigel sure is a happier guy. Good for him!!! Way to go, @The Clever Cowgirl. 😁
Nigle is so cute. I wish I hade room for a pony like him. You work wonders with your rescues, they all look wonderful.
Love the music ❤
Your use of beet horse nutrition has reminded me how healthy beet root and greens are for people - it’s late to plant them down south where I live, but I’ll try some out anyway……..everybody seems to do well eating beets’
God bless you for all your hard work ❤
Skeletor is filing out nicely.
I was watching Horse Plus Humane the other day, and they had an older horse come in during one of their buyout intakes. They said the horse was in pain and couldn't chew the treats they gave him so "their only option was The Last Act if Kundness" I was absolutely blown away! One of the rescue founders rven said that when she used to be a vet tech owners would bring their horses that are turning 30 in to euthanised and said " Thank you for doing the right thing."
All I could think about was Nigel and Friscobill that are getting on in age and how they need a bit of extra care to be able to consume their food properly but they are still happy and healthy horses.
Yes, rescues have limited funds, but it was still horrible hearing their disregard for a horse simply because it was old.
Most rescues, especially ones that mass bale from auctions will do convenience euthanasias. Almost every horse I have on my property would've been euthanized if they had gone to that rescue 😔
I do enjoy you channel! I really love Nigel ❤ He was so cute high stepping!
It's a good thing you don't have allergies! I'm suffering with spring allergies right now, and just SEEING all that alfalfa dust made my head want to explode. 🤯 Good luck with the ongoing senior feed experiments! Also - made me laugh out loud when the chopper instructions hit Huckleberry and he looked like he didn't know if he should run, thanks for that! :)
Ooooh, I have a meeting in half an hour... 😔🍃
But hey, now I can look forward to watching the video! 😃🎉🎉🎉
Wishing everybody lots of fun at the live broadcast, and thank you CC for sharing your glorious horses / former woolly mammoths with us! ❤❤❤🐎🐎🦄🐎🐎🐴🐎❤❤❤😊
Hehehehehe “his little SNOOOT” 😂
I’m looking forward to today’s vlog CC. Nigel is just the sweetest little guy. ❤