My Arab mare lived to be almost 39. She had a ton of energy. In fact, she tried to buck me off when she was 28. Our local vet told me she outlived her counterparts by many years. That horse taught me a lot.
@@Americandreamfarm I had a lot of constructive support from our horse community. I still reach out to thank them for educating me, and keeping me from hurting my horses.
A 39 year old Arabian! She must be one for the records, that is unheard of! Congratulations for having her reach that age and,I'm sure she had to have been so very well taken care of.
@@susandivirgilio4551 My neighbor's horse was pushing 40. We had good vets, and we had a ton of love that went along with caring for them. i had a good equine dentist and great 5th generation horse people advising me. She survived a couple of attempts by a mountain lion to make her a meal, Old horses never die they just gallop across the sky. She is dancing in Heaven
My 31-year old quarter horse mare does the same thing. I’ve seen her drink water and stay afterwards to nap right next to it. I couldn’t figure out why, but now I know! Makes so much sense! ❤
Hi - Upstate South Carolina here - formerly from Georgia which I really miss! The heat has been brutal lately. I let my 19 and 28 year old horses out to pasture just after dawn. By mid-morning (usually around noon) they both meander back through the gates into the dry lot and stand under the overhang at the barn where the water tub is where they'll do the same thing as Jaxx - drink, snooze, repeat. Then back to the pasture after several hours. It's a daily routine for them. Animals are so much smarter than alot of people think.
I don’t have any horses, but I love watching videos and learning about them. I’m 69 yrs young and try to learn at least one new thing every day. CZcams has been been feeding me with knowledge for quite a while. Thank you for sharing. BTW, you have a very calming voice. God bless. ❤
Thank you so much! We teach a lot of adults in our Lesson Program. My daughter has a new student who is the same age as you =] We can always learn more no matter what our age is.
@@lada3264 Is that an automatic waterer though? I can't see a tub. So maybe leaves not so much of a problem? I guess roots could play havoc with pipes though, so you're probably right trees not so good there.
Always keep clean water in the shade. Don't let water get dirty. They like cool water. It refreshes the horse. My 1 thoroughbred would dunk his whole head the the water, to cool off.
The shine on his coat and his nicely fleshed out muscles show how beautifully healthy and well cared for he is. I have loved horses since I was about 8, when my older brother owned one for a few years and that's a very long time ago. Thanks for sharing. 😊❤
Thank you. The pecan tree in the next pasture provides shade over the waterer by noon, and there are 2 other areas in this pasture that have shade from trees.
@@susandivirgilio4551 , he was purchased as a foal on a reservation in Arizona, so we aren’t sure? But he had high withers, four white socks and a big blaze, I was told he had saddlebred but that was just a guess! He was bombproof, and liked to move out. I miss him terribly.
I had a 37 and three quarters ex steeplechase racehorse. He was the boss till the end, and such a refined kind gentleman, who no matter which gate (6 exits, 2 over grass) I left the premises to ride my thoroughbred mare, he would be waiting at the correct gate, even though he couldn't hear or see us approaching from 2 of them. Psychic? His heart was strong till the end, it was the neighbour's firework party that caused his demise. I had rain water catchment and tap water, the horses always preferred the rain water. Horses had stalls in a dutch barn where they could come and go as they liked (had the neighbour advised of their party, I would've locked them in), but at 4pm they waited at the fence by the road. I left work at 4pm to come to them.
I live when they are able to have choices. There is a stable near my residence and the horses are separated in small pens where they have no room to do more than trot. A lit of them don't have shade and they are not able to walk in to their stalls throughout the day. They are put back inside at 4 p.m. so, in summer, they are out in the hottest time of day. My horses had access to woods on around ten acres. In the good weather from around mid March thru, sometimes, as late as mid November, they only went inside to be fed their grain. It was pretty comical, when I would want to go for a ride, I would take a halter out to catch someone. He or she would stand out there in the middle of the pasture and watch me approaching. The look on their face would be "oh no, here she comes" as if they couldn't get away. Most of them really did like to go out for a ride though and we were close to miles and miles of conservation land. I believe they enjoyed it nearly as much as I did.
my oldest one is approaching 40 . she does this by the water tub sometimes too. she is blind too so I keep a close eye on her. she comes when I call her and if I see her walking into something I can yell WHOA cookie and she will stop before she hits it. . will miss her when she goes
Regrettably, I don't have a horse in my life, but I'm 55 & 1/2 and I'll put it out there us old timers have experience and mileage. We know what's worth getting upset about and what isn't, how to read sign and our bodies, and we know what the path of least resistance is in the hot and in the cold. Many youngsters ask me how I "figured out" some "life hack" or other, but it's just called life experience. 😂 Long life and good health to you and your horse family!
@@Americandreamfarm Happy birthday! 🎈🎉 I'm glad you can call yourself wise. I'm just "old and finally learned some lessons". 🤣 I was thinking the other day about how amazing it is that any of us made it to our age with no helmets, no seat belts, no cell phones, and with leaded gas, leaded paint, playing outside till dark, drinking from the garden hose, riding bareback, playing dodge ball, and falling on concrete pads under metal playground equipment.
Another reason that horses stand head to tail with each other is so they can swat flies for themselves and each other. We had a pair when I was a kid and they always stood like that , swishing their tails. It helped keep the flies off of their faces. Team work ! You have beautiful horses. Have a great day everyone !
In my herd, the pony is the oldest at 23... she is the herd leader and is firm but fair. They are outside in a herd turnout 24/7. When it is hot, she brings them into the run-in shed... other than that, they weather up in the bush most of the time. I have lots of hills and valleys, and that is where they tend to be when it is really windy or raining. My other channel has over 10 years of my horses lives documented from birth to 16 years old. One of my horses is the pony's daughter. Yep, you read that right. I didn't breed her, I rescued her when she was still pregnant with her. Lots of interactions to learn body language and equine behavior
Great video! It is obvious how well you know them. And care. I haven't had a horse in about 30 years. I kinda miss being around them, but not the expenses when I could really only be with them every couple weeks.
I live in the desert it's hot and I put a big rainbird sprinkler in the center of the field and my three horses stand so the water hits them right across their back. they will stand like that for hours. the well water stays at 50 degrees and they love it.
My girls (horses) are 24 and 22 and still have quite a bit of energy. They have an open shed, so when it gets hot (we reached almost 30°C the last two days), they usually spend the sunny hours inside. They are out and about at night or when it rains. Greetings from Poland
My nearly twenty y.o. Quarter Horse does this with her feed/ hay. To her, it's all about the next meal. As it happens, even though it's July 2, we woke to 50 degree temps. It's a cold summer for now. At least the grass can still grow.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do you think Boone recognizes Fleur as one of his children, or just a herdmate now that she's grown? From what I know about horses the stallions don't really participate in foal care.
I don't think that is a dumb question, and yes, I believe Boone and Fleur know they are father and daughter. They can take in each other's breath and they do something called the Flehmen response with their upper lip to take in and identify pheromones. Horses can definitely identify their off spring.
Surely you realise wild horses are out all day and night with no barns. These have shade to go to if needed, water by auto feed, which stays cool in the pipes, he obviously chooses to stand by the water anyway. Chill, these look like well looked after horses.
Yes Arthur. That is why my main goal of my CZcams Channel is to teach as many people about horses as possible so they are not misunderstood and end up in a bad place.
Maybe because (a) large spreading trees take a great many years to grow to that size and (b) because that pasture already appears to have large spreading trees on at least three sides.
My Arab mare lived to be almost 39. She had a ton of energy. In fact, she tried to buck me off when she was 28. Our local vet told me she outlived her counterparts by many years. That horse taught me a lot.
That is absolutely amazing and a testament to you for providing such good care for her.
@@Americandreamfarm I had a lot of constructive support from our horse community. I still reach out to thank them for educating me, and keeping me from hurting my horses.
A 39 year old Arabian! She must be one for the records, that is unheard of! Congratulations for having her reach that age and,I'm sure she had to have been so very well taken care of.
@@susandivirgilio4551 My neighbor's horse was pushing 40. We had good vets, and we had a ton of love that went along with caring for them. i had a good equine dentist and great 5th generation horse people advising me. She survived a couple of attempts by a mountain lion to make her a meal, Old horses never die they just gallop across the sky. She is dancing in Heaven
God bless@@Bossladyone2
My 31-year old quarter horse mare does the same thing. I’ve seen her drink water and stay afterwards to nap right next to it. I couldn’t figure out why, but now I know! Makes so much sense! ❤
That's wonderful! 31 years old is amazing. 🥰
@@Americandreamfarm Thank you!😊
He Looks so Fit and muscular! Wow! He is Smart and Handsome - What a combination!!!!
Thanks so much!
Hi - Upstate South Carolina here - formerly from Georgia which I really miss! The heat has been brutal lately. I let my 19 and 28 year old horses out to pasture just after dawn. By mid-morning (usually around noon) they both meander back through the gates into the dry lot and stand under the overhang at the barn where the water tub is where they'll do the same thing as Jaxx - drink, snooze, repeat. Then back to the pasture after several hours. It's a daily routine for them. Animals are so much smarter than alot of people think.
100%!
My 25-yo gets pissed if his water and hay are in the sun. He will tell you all about it 😂
🤣That is hilarious!
That is something I HAVE experienced. "Ma!, why is my water in the sun where it will get hot!!?
I don’t have any horses, but I love watching videos and learning about them. I’m 69 yrs young and try to learn at least one new thing every day. CZcams has been been feeding me with knowledge for quite a while. Thank you for sharing. BTW, you have a very calming voice. God bless. ❤
Thank you so much! We teach a lot of adults in our Lesson Program. My daughter has a new student who is the same age as you =] We can always learn more no matter what our age is.
That is one beautiful horse i cant believe he is25!!!
Thanks so much John!
Your horses are smart and you are very observant and knowledgeable.
Thank you so much. I appreciate you!
He's simply magnificent.
Thanks so much! 🥰
If only there was shade next to the water he'd be even happier😊
Yes, maybe plant a tree nearby?
Then all the leaves fall into the water
@@lada3264 Is that an automatic waterer though? I can't see a tub. So maybe leaves not so much of a problem? I guess roots could play havoc with pipes though, so you're probably right trees not so good there.
The shade of the pecan tree to the left of the waterer will be over it in no time.
@@NavvyMom We do have electric waterers. We still have to clean them at least twice a week, and we check them every day.
Your horses are beautiful ❤
Thank you so much! I appreciate you.
Always keep clean water in the shade. Don't let water get dirty. They like cool water. It refreshes the horse.
My 1 thoroughbred would dunk his whole head the the water, to cool off.
This is an electric waterer that has a thermostat in it and refills itself when the horses drink. I absolutely love it!
@@Americandreamfarm
That is neat. I had heated buckets for winter. Kept their water warmer, so no freezing.
@@equine2020 Heated buckets are awesome!
@@Americandreamfarm
Horses appreciate warm water in winter.
@@equine2020 Yes indeed. We always offer warm water to our horses during the winter. =]
I heard of this recently about horses holding water in their mouths too. Love your videos!!
Thanks so much!🥰
I love how intelligent horses are I learn Alot of different things from my sweet baby girl princess ❤I love her so very much 🥰🐴🤗🐎
Having a special relationship with a horse is the best! If that's your girl in your profile picture she is stunning!
@@Americandreamfarm it's a picture I downloaded from gify I wish there was a way I could send you a picture of me and my baby girl princess 🥰
The shine on his coat and his nicely fleshed out muscles show how beautifully healthy and well cared for he is. I have loved horses since I was about 8, when my older brother owned one for a few years and that's a very long time ago. Thanks for sharing. 😊❤
Beautiful area! What about building a simple shelter over the watering area to offer some shade?
Thank you. The pecan tree in the next pasture provides shade over the waterer by noon, and there are 2 other areas in this pasture that have shade from trees.
@@Americandreamfarm Sounds like the perfect setup.
@@NavvyMom Thanks so much!
My oldest was 43 when I said goodbye. I sure wish I could clone him.💗
43 is an amazing lifetime for a horse and a true testament to your exceptional care and love you had for him.
@@Americandreamfarm AMEN!
May I ask what breed? I'm thinking, maybe, Morgan?
@@susandivirgilio4551 , he was purchased as a foal on a reservation in Arizona, so we aren’t sure? But he had high withers, four white socks and a big blaze, I was told he had saddlebred but that was just a guess!
He was bombproof, and liked to move out. I miss him terribly.
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Thanks for posting. I'm an old greenhorn but I do love learning things about horses - wonderful creatures!
More clever than us and my dogs!❤❤
Right?! 🤣
I love that you observe and show your horses' behaviors. You just popped up in my feed. Subscribed.
Thanks so much for subscribing! I appreciate you =]
Love the paints head to tail in the shade switching each other’s flies. That is smart to me!
Thank you!
Thank you.
My pleasure.
I had a 37 and three quarters ex steeplechase racehorse. He was the boss till the end, and such a refined kind gentleman, who no matter which gate (6 exits, 2 over grass) I left the premises to ride my thoroughbred mare, he would be waiting at the correct gate, even though he couldn't hear or see us approaching from 2 of them. Psychic? His heart was strong till the end, it was the neighbour's firework party that caused his demise. I had rain water catchment and tap water, the horses always preferred the rain water. Horses had stalls in a dutch barn where they could come and go as they liked (had the neighbour advised of their party, I would've locked them in), but at 4pm they waited at the fence by the road. I left work at 4pm to come to them.
Yep they are smart. Given choices, they will make the right decision.
Yes, Indeed.
I live when they are able to have choices. There is a stable near my residence and the horses are separated in small pens where they have no room to do more than trot. A lit of them don't have shade and they are not able to walk in to their stalls throughout the day. They are put back inside at 4 p.m. so, in summer, they are out in the hottest time of day. My horses had access to woods on around ten acres. In the good weather from around mid March thru, sometimes, as late as mid November, they only went inside to be fed their grain. It was pretty comical, when I would want to go for a ride, I would take a halter out to catch someone. He or she would stand out there in the middle of the pasture and watch me approaching. The look on their face would be "oh no, here she comes" as if they couldn't get away. Most of them really did like to go out for a ride though and we were close to miles and miles of conservation land. I believe they enjoyed it nearly as much as I did.
Sorry, I LOVE not live. Typo
Always more to learn from a Herd! 👍😍🐎
my oldest one is approaching 40 . she does this by the water tub sometimes too. she is blind too so I keep a close eye on her. she comes when I call her and if I see her walking into something I can yell WHOA cookie and she will stop before she hits it. . will miss her when she goes
40 is amazing and a true testament of your great care and love for her. Simply amazing!
He looks fantastic love those big cow bred horses
Regrettably, I don't have a horse in my life, but I'm 55 & 1/2 and I'll put it out there us old timers have experience and mileage. We know what's worth getting upset about and what isn't, how to read sign and our bodies, and we know what the path of least resistance is in the hot and in the cold. Many youngsters ask me how I "figured out" some "life hack" or other, but it's just called life experience. 😂
Long life and good health to you and your horse family!
You are so right! I just turned 60 yesterday. 60 year old me and 20 year old me are two very different people. I call myself "old and wise."
@@Americandreamfarm Happy birthday! 🎈🎉
I'm glad you can call yourself wise. I'm just "old and finally learned some lessons". 🤣
I was thinking the other day about how amazing it is that any of us made it to our age with no helmets, no seat belts, no cell phones, and with leaded gas, leaded paint, playing outside till dark, drinking from the garden hose, riding bareback, playing dodge ball, and falling on concrete pads under metal playground equipment.
@@ThePrairieChronicles Right?! We were just talking about the dumb things we did when we were kids. Some how we survived. =)
Of the horses I've ridden, quarter horses are my fave.
Quarter horses are pretty wonderful =]
Another reason that horses stand head to tail with each other is so they can swat flies for themselves and each other. We had a pair when I was a kid and they always stood like that , swishing their tails. It helped keep the flies off of their faces. Team work ! You have beautiful horses. Have a great day everyone !
Thank you!
@@Americandreamfarm sure thing. They were the best of buds. They grew up together.
In my herd, the pony is the oldest at 23... she is the herd leader and is firm but fair. They are outside in a herd turnout 24/7. When it is hot, she brings them into the run-in shed... other than that, they weather up in the bush most of the time. I have lots of hills and valleys, and that is where they tend to be when it is really windy or raining. My other channel has over 10 years of my horses lives documented from birth to 16 years old. One of my horses is the pony's daughter. Yep, you read that right. I didn't breed her, I rescued her when she was still pregnant with her. Lots of interactions to learn body language and equine behavior
Great video!
It is obvious how well you know them. And care.
I haven't had a horse in about 30 years. I kinda miss being around them, but not the expenses when I could really only be with them every couple weeks.
Thank you so much! Perhaps you could volunteer at a therapeutic riding center.
Oh good. I'm related to horses. At 76, that is what I do. Drink water, nap, lay around when temperatures rise. Oh well.
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I live in the desert it's hot and I put a big rainbird sprinkler in the center of the field and my three horses stand so the water hits them right across their back. they will stand like that for hours. the well water stays at 50 degrees and they love it.
That sounds amazing!
That's awsome!
My girls (horses) are 24 and 22 and still have quite a bit of energy. They have an open shed, so when it gets hot (we reached almost 30°C the last two days), they usually spend the sunny hours inside. They are out and about at night or when it rains.
Greetings from Poland
That sounds like a really nice set up =]
10 to 2 are the hottest parts of the day
My nearly twenty y.o. Quarter Horse does this with her feed/ hay. To her, it's all about the next meal. As it happens, even though it's July 2, we woke to 50 degree temps. It's a cold summer for now. At least the grass can still grow.
Your mare sounds like a smart girl. Love that!
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I have been feeling guilty about being inside out of the heat. Not anymore thanks to Jaxx
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Our cows stand over the water tanks to breathe the air over the water because the water cools it and thus cools them.
That is genius!
Maybe the heat of the sun feels good to Jack's old joints and bones and muscles
Thank you so much for acknowledging this. Excellent observation!
How about some shade for them over the water source?
The shade from that tree will be over the water in no time. =]
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do you think Boone recognizes Fleur as one of his children, or just a herdmate now that she's grown? From what I know about horses the stallions don't really participate in foal care.
I don't think that is a dumb question, and yes, I believe Boone and Fleur know they are father and daughter. They can take in each other's breath and they do something called the Flehmen response with their upper lip to take in and identify pheromones. Horses can definitely identify their off spring.
Why not put another waterer in the shade for him so he isn't forced to stand in the sun just to have water near?
WHY NOT GIVE THEM SHADE OVER THE WATER?
The shade of the pecan tree to the left in the video covers the waterer in no time.
It's more wise to stay in the shaddow
Why don’t you treat your elderly horse better and give him shade where he can drink? Seems like your horse is smarter than you are.
Why in holy hell aren’t they in NOW and out at night? And no shed either….
Horses are outdoor animals. They don’t have to be in a barn or stable most of the time.
@@ronsamborski6230 Yes, thank you! And, they prefer to be outside with their herdmates.
@@Americandreamfarm
Their “horse friends” 👍🏼😃🐴
Surely you realise wild horses are out all day and night with no barns. These have shade to go to if needed, water by auto feed, which stays cool in the pipes, he obviously chooses to stand by the water anyway. Chill, these look like well looked after horses.
@@scrappinrappin Thank you! I appreciate you.
So smart but sad when so many end up in slaughterhouses
Yes Arthur. That is why my main goal of my CZcams Channel is to teach as many people about horses as possible so they are not misunderstood and end up in a bad place.
@@Americandreamfarm 👍
Oh for Pete's sake. It's not rocket science.
Beautiful horses, however, why are there not at least one large spreading tree in the middle of the paddock?
Yes I have big trees throughout my pastures. Horse love to stand under them. Plenty of shade for all.
Maybe because (a) large spreading trees take a great many years to grow to that size and (b) because that pasture already appears to have large spreading trees on at least three sides.