BELGIAN DRAFT HORSE RESCUE ~ BASE NARROW gets CHIRO ADJUSTMENT!

[@jenniferlehman326]

Hey Doc, if both of them were plow horses, it stands to reason that they would be base narrow. Reason being is that, as a horse plows, they place their feet in the farrows that they have just plowed. This is so that they don't damage the "hill" that they have just made. So, they a lot of breeds that have plowed are *base narrow*. It is a conformation that has developed over centuries to help farmers that use horses like Clydesdale, Percherons, Belgians and I've even seen it in some of the lighter draght, draft, horses, like the Halflinger. Have a great weekend Doc!! Stay Safe Everyone!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖💖🇨🇦

[@wendylabonte9330]

Jennifer Lehman.....that big a horse needs a wide base to stay sound and be in true conformation.....the furrows dug by a draft horse pulling a plow, would not be that narrow...the furrows plowed are in direct relation with witdth of the horse......the poor horse has some reason, more than likely very painful to stand that narrow in the front......it does not even line up with her chest.....not sure where you got your info from but it definately needs more research as your theory of missing the hills plowed is off in left field....with such a narrow stance up front this poor girl probably gets painful rubbing on her ribs by the sboulder....this narrow stance was not bred this way over time in order to not step on the "hills"...this poor girl is in pain....;

[@jenniferlehman326]

@@wendylabonte9330 Sorry. My great grandfather and grandfather both plowed with horses. And if they plowed with 2 horses, one would be on unplowed land, and the other would be where it had been farrowed. And the horse in the Farrow, would never walk on the "hill" of land left by the plow. So they are called "base narrow". Because of the way they travel while plowing. And their hocks are closer together than other breeds as well. And that is so that their feet SWING OVER the hill. Watch a horse plowing and you'll understand what I mean by "base narrow". Another thing you could watch is Mike Wildenstein Shoeing the Draft Horse. It is on KZbin and easily found at Rural Heritage part 1 through 4. Where he, a Certified Journeyman Farrier, explains everything I have said. If you won't believe me, maybe you'll believe a farrier. Have a great weekend. Many Blessings to you. Jenn.

[@wendylabonte9330]

@@jenniferlehman326 I do not need to believe a farrier to understand horse conformation.....you are giving me the facts that a plow horse needs to be this narrow and cow hocked to be efficient for plowing..and true it is......I have been through vet school and have made a living by knowing the horse and what its conformation allows it to do...I am very well versed in the breeds and cold bloods and warm bloods alike and what they are bred to do....the normal conformation for that poor horse was compromised by being out of alignment...she would have broke down given more time and was in pain....a cow hocked horse combined with a paddler is not a desired example of good breed conformation in a draft horse....now any good plow horse is worth its weight in gold, especially back when it was needed to survive....that does not mean it is a desireable trait....nor one that does not lead to a painfree life....I have seen many hours of following a plow horse....they do not have a NATURAL way of travel....any knowledgeable farrier that truly understands the natural gait of a horse in correlation with his body structure is a very rare breed....there are not many...I think it best that we as humans need to understand how we have not been one on one with the horse, and always ask more of them than they were designed for....the bloodlines have not been kept pure and there are only a small handful of pure bloodlines with desired conformation....years ago this was not known and many horse and breeds suffered because of the work they did and the ignorance we humans had towards the domesticated species, not isolated to horses....being cow hocked and narrow based in a draft horse is just down right cruel....mules are best suited for the plow but our forefathers were generally too stubborn to deal with them therefore the poor horse was chosen instead....like asking an athlete that weighs 300lbs to run a cross country marathon...different body types are better suited for different sports....so is the horse...and like we all know, there is always that one exception....which is a rarity not the norm for that breed......I do not think that you are wrong in siting the best conformation for a plow horse, only that for the draft horse being cow hocked and narrow chested is not normal or desirable and only leads to a young horse.....overall body conformation for soundness is thrown out the window when needkng the crops tended was foremost, plus not really knowing what was neccessary to produce sound livestock....they used what they had, as a general rule.

[@jenniferlehman326]

@@wendylabonte9330 Again @wendy labonte Watch the series from A FARRIER, SHOEING A DRAFT HORSE. And listen to HIS explanation. Then come back and tell me I'm incorrect. It is on KZbin, Mike Weidenstein Shoeing Pat the Draft Horse. Have a nice Sunday. Jenn.

[@MezzoMamma1]

Thank you for the information. I didn’t know this. 😊

[@tsworld9183]

I love watching take care of the animals but I really love seeing all the horses..

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks T,s

[@lynnesinclair35]

What a gentle giant. Never seen a horse as twitchy when you were treating them. She stands on your foot you’ve had it, hooves like dinner plates x

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

So, true. Hooves like "hat boxes".

[@terrywbl4959]

You shaking your groove thing and her lip dance for great tummy scratches really tickled me. Love your work never get tired of watching you and admiring your talent, patience and kindness with the animals. Again God bless you!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

😊 thank you, appreciate your kind words and support, Terry!

[@pamelameckley5040]

Elvis has left the building and is now standing in the field, adjusting horses. When did he find the time to become a Dr?! 🤣🤣 Great job Dr. Doug - there was a whole lotta licking and chewing going on..😊

[@sandrabutler6837]

I am envious of all the lucky horses getting adjusted. I could use that for my self.

[@llcainful]

😮

[@jdozier398]

It's amazing to me how you build up trust so quickly with the animals you work with. These huge draft horses could be galloping all over the pasture to avoid you and nobody could stop them. Yet they stand there quietly and I love seeing them quietly internalizing & externalizing what you've done to them. Bravo!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks J, I try to keep them calm. I'm lucky because they are very chill to begin with, and I had Bonnie helping me that day, and she's a great handler.

[@jenniferlehman326]

J Dozier, a not only that, but Bindy is still kind of "shut down" at the moment. Belgians and many of the large breed horses are what are called, cold blooded. Meaning, not a lot fazes them to begin with. Unlike a Thoroughbred, which is considered to be "hot blooded". Meaning they will react, without correct training, to anything. Because all they've been bred for is how fast they react to when that starting gate opens, and then they are flying down the track. Even used in other sports, the like show jumping, and without careful and correct training, you're going to have a train wreck on your hands. They will sweat so much, that you sometimes have to give them IV Electrolytes to get their systems back to normal. But with correct training, an Off The Track Thoroughbred is a great horse, especially for 3 day Eventing or Show Jumping. Then all you have to do is put the powder into the bucket of water you are using to cool them out with, and and they drink it up no problem at all. Hope this information helps you out!! Jenn from Ontario, Canada. 💖 🇨🇦

[@TheDeandrewoods2002]

I love when you say "What did u think of that?"

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

hahaha, 🙏

[@dellzywillis3001]

It looked like her lips were quivering after that belly scratching you gave. 😍She was loving you! I felt bad for all that twitching. But I know you made some improvement for her.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

🤗 I got a little success, but think about it, if you went to a chiropractor today, with years of wear and tear, and if you were in your 60's or older, do you think you would be a different person in 30 minutes? But, it doesn't mean that "body work" is only about immediate results. Removing and reducing stress on the nervous system is always a gift, and Bindy looked like she was integrating it well. The price was right. I didn't charge. So, it was all good. If I was local to that farm (it was 4.5 hours each way to get to the farm), I could come back and work with the horse on a regular basis, and go deeper and farther with the work. But alas, that isn't the case.

[@dellzywillis3001]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen and that's why we all watch you. You are a wonderful person! To volunteer so much of your time and energy to all these animals. I always say when I retire..... But I'm full of it. You do it. And I thank you

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

@@dellzywillis3001 Thank you Dellzy!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Wilburrrrrrrrr. Those adjustments must have felt good. Yes, this horse could use an hour or two of adjustments. Ya rock, Doc!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks J

[@movesteady725]

Haven't even tapped in all the videos and I have a callous from all 👍. Thank you again .

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Haha! Thanks 👍🏼 and I from answering!

[@janetdear6429]

Gorgeous pair of Belgian draft horses, another great job and video thanks 💖😁

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thank you! 😊

[@crystalmartin8847]

Lol I swear when you asked her how she liked that last one, she gave you a `you're done already?' Look. I hope you get to see her again sometime. ❤❤

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I hope so too!

[@deenaelieff396]

She feels better already! It's so great to hear you use the medical names and terms. I love learning. 🐎

[@josettekoller]

Bindy & Indy..... great names for two very large yet beautiful horses. Tons of twitching in this one. Good to know that licking and chewing is a sign that something good has happened. Nice job.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Josette!

[@stevegreat7193]

More horses to fall in love with, Doc. Lovely spirits.

[@Awenda18]

She’s solid as an oak tree. 🌱 Beautiful dapples too! *Since I’m not a chiropractor I can’t do adjustments but Jim Masterson has a wonderful program horse owners and horse body workers can accomplish. The techniques have a lot in common with your soft tissue work and stretches. *Also April Battles has some great minimally invasive moves that benefit horses. * At least that wither area softened up. Maybe she will work that adjustment out herself now. I know horses are ridiculous freaking out at mundane things. 🤣 A horse I rode would not go past a clump of daisies beside the trail and spooked at butterflies! * Thank you so much for your care and compassion with these beautiful animals💕

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thank you, Lorraine! I have studied a bit of Masterson, on the online courses. Great stuff. Love it.

[@christinegautreau224]

Always a joy to watch the interaction between you and the magnificent horse. I have had horses for over 27 yrs. They gave taught me much. Most importantly treat them with love and respect and they give back 10 fold.

[@soberfest]

I love your horse videos eventhough I'm scared of them. Those magic fingers had her licking and chewing quite a bit. Glad she was receptive to your treatment. Bravo Dr. Doug well done.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thank you, NE! I'm glad you are here. Doc

[@jeanjones7486]

Great work Doc. Doug! Thank you for your love and attention to the big work horses. They deserve it too! Please tell all the staff at the farm they are worth their weight in GOLD for caring for the BEAUTIFUL needy work horses.the 👏👏👍👍🌞🌞🙏🙏🍎🍎

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Jean, Thank you, I will!

[@renatechamberlin6759]

What stunning horses, you worked your magic. GOD bless you with your golden hands. Have a great day and GOD bless you always!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thank you! You too!

[@susangibbs4588]

Fascinating, I felt like I was right there with you and Bindy. I love what you do! ♥

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Susan, Wow, thank you!

[@feathernow]

Just wonderful work you are doing! So good to see the relief you give these animals after all the hard work they have done for their owners.

[@lauriehall9122]

Dr. Doug, you sir are amazing. I love hiow much you know both humans and animals. God bless you. 💜

[@elainedavies8485]

Poor Bindy , I'm sure she loved what you were doing for her , fascinating to watch ,hope we see some follow ups ?!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I hope so too, I want to go back this summer and do some more work.

[@fleetskipper1810]

Lengthy videos are fine!! I love watching you work

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sabinekoch3448]

Lots of interesting diagnostic thoughts… lovely Bindi!😎

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thank you 🙂

[@sabinekoch3448]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen Wondered whether Indi should have been adjusted first so that Bindi could marvel at the process😁?

[@rachell4417]

Wonderful to watch. Our animals can't speak. They need relief too.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Rachel! I agree!

[@Smudgemom2003]

Thought for the Gentle Giant Farm….maybe create a large dirt terrace where the Dr could stand on & the horses wouldn’t see that added height for leverage as a threat.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

all good ideas 🙏

[@sabinekoch3448]

Very good idea!

[@topperhatschire]

@@marcificht4013 my issue with a Boulder is that I've seen more than one horse sustain a life ending injury on a rock

[@lindaflannery6789]

Wow Doc your really got a great sway going on. Beautiful horse 🐴

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hahaha thanks Linda, I try to show my moves!

[@Britishpatriot1]

This is one of your best ones. Would love to see part 2 and how she's getting on!

[@marianstroup1]

Love watching your videos Dr Doug!!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Glad you like them!

[@faithgysen8114]

Just want to say God bless you for what you do.

[@cathycoryell2351]

Dr Doug appreciate all your videos, horses and cats for sure! We helped you at our local facility in upstate NY, Sunshine Horses. I can't seem to find a playlist, or video yet. Hope your editor can consider posting one or two of them soon! Keep it up! We learn so much from you!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Cathy, we had problems with the audio on the shoot at Sunshine. I just hired a new editor and I'm going to see if he can salvage anything.

[@yunglynda1326]

Lmao 11:00 Doc pushed the poopoo point😆😂

[@janay9706]

I just love the doc! Everything about him! 💗💗💗

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

awww, love you too, Janay!

[@alejandroflores-samaniego9320]

that poor girl was a kinds of messed up, great job doc. i find all of your videos fascinating 😎🙏🏽

[@blackdiamond5507]

I would love to see you working your own horses -- I hope you have some -- you're so good with them. 🐎🐴❤

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

No I haven’t…maybe one day!

[@deliafernandez3870]

Another Video I enjoyed. I take notes after each Video I enjoy learning from you.

[@virginiareid5336]

They are such beautiful horses.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Agree, 100%.

[@beretta1111]

Love that hip action❤ adorable

[@vickierosebrough2652]

So wonderful , beautiful horse

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thank you very much!

[@catherinebrady2640]

Very interesting again Doug. Given the severe twitching and quivering, I would get Bindi evaluated for fistulous withers. I am no expert,but from what I have read, it can be caused by poorly fitting equipment and possibly serious infection near the spine.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Catherine, they have a team of Vets at this farm. I think they said, close to 200 volunteers and staff.

[@phyllisvanhuss1190]

Every time you adjusted her it was like she had a sugar cube 😁👍

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

hahaha, yes, that is well said, I may have to steal that from you!

[@vagabond5493]

Surprise premiere 😎 and magnificent horse. Bet she felt better afterwards. 15:28 💩 Shoutout to Grandma Irma (Quantum Paleo)

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hahaha, OMG what a reference!!

[@wendy833]

She is a very pretty horse. I like the dapples.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Yes! So pretty!

[@Pfhorrest]

Seeing her twitch and shiver on such a superficial muscle layer gives me serious ASMR, like I can imagine her hair standing on end and so I feel mine do so too.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Yes, it's intense to see her body twitch like that.

[@samuelsasunov8724]

My favorite part was at 22:25, Dr Willen, you have great 👍moves. I feel bad for Bindy’s twitching, why does she has it, is it cause of some nerve damaging ? As always awesome 👏work and have a nice 👍week doc, we love your videos.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Good question! Many causes of twitching, but it is a stress sign. It can be muscular, nerves, misalignments, and a long list of other ailments. But the muscles and the alignment is a good place to start and I can at least get my hands on the horse and see how far I get.

[@valerieshepherd6823]

Those feet are what I describe as "Dinner plates" When you pick them up to pick them out with a hoof pick they look like dinner plates or bigger lol xxx

[@suecastillo4056]

Couldn’t you shave a small area and apply arnica gel? Perhaps in accordance with your treatment??? I think you’re wonderful! Love that mare you’re working on!!!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks for your comment Sue, they do all sorts of great stuff at the Gentle Giants Farm, they have close to 200 Staff and Volunteers. I had about 20-30 minutes with each horse. So, I focused on my work. But, they do have so many other therapies that they apply.

[@suecastillo4056]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen hi Dr.Doug! Thanks for your comment! So interesting and your work is SO valuable !! What a super way to help horses and everyone feel better on a natural and holistic way! I only mentioned the arnica gel as I use it on my arthritic knees and it helps tremendously… please keep up the great work you do and know you are appreciated beyond!!AND thanks for the videos!!! Sending peace and healing to you and yours♥️🙋‍♀️‼️✌🏾🙏🏻💕

[@paveljelinek772]

Now this one was sooo long but nice to watch

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Pavel!

[@thiawilliams6984]

Such a gift......

[@CalvinTheBostonTerrierist]

Good looking horse. The twitching was intense.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Calvin, thanks for being on the call tonight.

[@catpurinn]

Bindy is beautiful! 💓😻

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

100% agree, she is a beauty!

[@joanneganon7157]

You do amazing things Doc. She is so Gentle 😊 JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Yes, she was so sweet, thanks Jo Jo!

[@keycommander971]

I would love to see what u could do if the horses where put under the adjustments would be unreal without the horse fighting u. U sir are a legend well done in your craft 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi, Not sure I would want the horse under anesthesia. It's the antithesis to my approach. Which is working thru movement, energy and life force. Humans have a a technique that some chiropractors specialize in, called MUA. Manipulation under Anesthesia. They do it at a hospital. Put the human patient under anesthesia, and then "crack" all the impossible places to crack. It works. It's just not for me. I love the "patient" to be awake, and connecting to me, even if I can do less. thank you, I am grateful that you are here and I hope you come back. Doc

[@ruthanneperry1623]

You have such a wide area you cover it must be hard to choose which rescue and which animals to help but no matter to where you go or who you work on it is interesting

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Ruthanne, I was at a dog rescue on Sunday, it is quite a bit at times, and I still work full time in my human office!

[@ruthanneperry1623]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen in that case you must met yourself as you are going when I was young I worked ,was a volunteer firefighter/ rescue, student and had a young family so I can understand but for me it was the best time of my life

[@gailbishop497]

They are stunning, I know that you’re doing a super job ! Thank you for sharing, I agree with the one comment about having a trench type of setup for you, maybe this might help?

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

That would be interesting.

[@jipjojed]

You have good shoes, and you need the agility. Drafts can move just as quick as all horses, but more powerful. Steel toe when pressed will only smash and cut foot especially a draft. I wonder if taking the horse to a mounting block instead of chasing with scary hay bale? Somtimes twitching is nervousness. Or they think your a big horse fly n trying to shake you off 😁 You do a great work!

[@letsgobrandon2235]

Stunning

[@andreabyrne6527]

It feels wrong when ever I see a handler standing on the opposite side of the horse to another person touching/working with the horse. I've just had it drilled into me over the years, whether it's yourself, the farrier, vet or chiro (Anybody getting up and close with the horse whom hasn't got the lead rope), the person with the lead rope must be on the same side and ready to pull the horse around in case of the horse lashing out (Whether its a real kick, rogue leg or a nip) in some description. I don't know if everybody is trained this way though.

[@irenecoermann2439]

She is so precious. If she is being ridden, maybe do the adjustments from the mounting block.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Irene, I've tried just about everything.

[@bonzibonnie]

Where is that hula hoop when were need on.... I wonder if you can keep it up on those swivel hips.... 😂 😂

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Bonnie, I need to get my hulu hoop out and practice my technique.

[@Pfhorrest]

I noticed her pooping as you worked on her. Parasympathetic activation you think? Or just... horses gonna poop?

[@mdaly23md]

Doug, what if you brought Indy along side the bale and then bring Bindy up along the other side. Like hitching them up? Bring Indy in to help and be a form of support, would that work?

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I don’t know, would have to try, thanks for sharing Marie.

[@PhillipChalabi]

You know I wish my chiro would discuss everything they were doing in the detail that you relay. I suppose I have never asked. Next time for sure.

[@Jaydaydesign]

With all the twisting and manipulating of animals how often do you get an adjustment ? And who on earth would be skilled enough (or not overawed) to work on you?

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Haha, I get adjusted by another doctor/friend in my office. I work currently in a multi-practioner space.

[@nunibabi3338]

Im Wondering If You Stand On The Bail And Have Bonnie Bring Her Over To You.?? Maybe She Wouldnt Be So Scared Of The Bail😂❤️❤️

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

He kept calling her Indy. Hes usually very connected so that was surprising. I was praying for relief for her. She seemed patient that must be exhausting Doc and I wanted that lady to give Bindy more slack. Let's design a giant Y Strap for horses, eh?

[@picantesworld7723]

She was twitchy. She kept walking away from that bail. She was like get that thing away from me or I'll have you twitching. 😂🤣😂. She needs more work apparently. At least you got to do some adjusting.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

A little success for the day. Its not always easy to get results, and I like to show all the videos, not just the "perfect" ones.

[@picantesworld7723]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen Absolutely. There are always challenges, not only for humans, but with animals too.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

@@picantesworld7723 So, true! May I ask you first name? No worries if not.

[@robertborie8479]

Does it help or do we just end up with an annoyed horse at the end of the day?

[@valerieshepherd6823]

Doug keep your bale still and let the handler lead the horse to the bale. Position the horse to the bale. Most horses know what a mounting block is and if the horse has a good relationship with the handler it will trust them to line up nicely along side your bale. Make sure your bale is positioned the way you want it at the start so the horse can see it then ignore it over time as you get your initial assessments and adjustments done. I realise you need to adjust your bale from time to time from horizontal to vertical... that's unfortunate lol xxx Maybe if you need to adjust the bale ask the handler to walk the horse in a circle leading back to line up to the newly adjusted bale

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Good advice, I will try it. Remember I have 25 horse videos in queue, so you may not see that on KZbin for 2 months.

[@lizzyscorner]

Haha all confused over that good belly scratching. I don’t like you jet human, but uuuhu that’s so good! 🤨

[@rish_31]

I always had this question in mind... Do the horses remember you or your touch when it's their 2nd or 3rd adjustment? Have you bonded with any particular one?

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

The problem at this point, is I'm not getting back to any of these farms with any frequency. This farm has 143 horses and probably adopts out a few hundred horses per year, so when I got back, I stay for 3 days, and work on a lot of horses, but never the same horse twice. Rising Starr Horse Rescue (I have a playlist) I've worked on Layla twice, and Kaia twice, but there was 4 months in between.

[@rish_31]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen Wow! Never knew there were so many of them. Thanks for educating us, Doc. Keep up the good work.👍🏼

[@kathleendaugherty4218]

When you mentioned steel-toed boots around horses that concerned me. I know of a man whose horse stepped on his foot, he was wearing steel toed boots, and almost cut one of his toes off. Not trying to be an alarmist but I would hate that to happen to you.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I know, I have mixed feelings about that, too.

[@ruthanneperry1623]

I wore steel toe shoes when I was around horses and you will have a better chance of injury if you don't Make your own choice life happens no matter what

[@dellzywillis3001]

@@ruthanneperry1623 hi Ruthanne! My mom's name is RuthAnn! And if you call her Ruth or Ruthie.....lol she will definitely ignore you. Have a great day

[@ruthanneperry1623]

@@dellzywillis3001 me too !not many of us

[@Sheepdog1314]

excellent

[@Smudgemom2003]

I noticed she defecated early in the session. Does any of the treatments caused elimination in any way?

[@susanlong8978]

It's a lot of work.. will it just go back?

[@RykComerford]

Saw a scene in 1st ep of TV show Briarpatch, where Rosario Dawson pets a giraffe. The giraffe's legs are taller than her body, which still leaves the very long neck & head. Looks impossible to adjust a giraffe unless it's MUA.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I think it can be done. You would have to build a shoot, with a platform to stand on.

[@janae09]

She was so relaxed the pooped. Lol

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

😊

[@madelynl.5351]

Hi Doc! How tall are you? If I knew that I could gauge how big the horse is, since I don’t know what “hand” means regarding horse size. She looks huge in relation to your size.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I'm almost 5"9"

[@demondogmom7221]

A "hand" is approximately 4 inches.

[@TNT31414]

She felt so good she pooped 😂

[@Neviathwen]

Have you heard of Horse Shelter Heros? They are a rescue organization in Tennessee (full name is Horse Plus Humane Society) and I wonder if you know anyone down there that would be willing to work with their rescue horses? Their horses need lots of TLC.

[@EsteleenW]

Dr. Willen, Do you ever recommend that a horse like Bindy should not take riders to allow healing in the horse's system? Thank you.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

They have 143 horses at the farm when I was visiting. I think they give them a lot of rest. One of the things they are trying to do, is teach them to learn to take riders so they can get adopted. These horses for the most part, have been pulling wagons and plows. I don't think they over ride them at all. But, if I think they are in pain from "saddle fit" issues, or rider issues. I tell them.

[@DrDougWillenHouseofChiro]

@@comesahorseman Totally agree. Thank you for your expert insight. I love that you are always here, and contributing. Grateful. Doc

[@DrDougWillenHouseofChiro]

@@comesahorseman May I ask your first name? No worries if not, I understand.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

@@comesahorseman Thanks John, nice to meet you!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

@@comesahorseman Great contribution. Thank you!

[@brissygirl4997]

Such beautiful horses. Maybe Bindi will be less unsure of the bale if you have some success with her boyfriend. Kinda like monkey see, monkey do. Btw Doc have you been back to Arthur's Acres to see the pigs at all? I'm wondering how that big guy is doing on his weight loss journey?

[@PinkVespaHijabi]

Why don’t you stand on the fence? If you just need a little extra height for leverage you could bring her over to the fence and stand on the bottom board.

[@rodrigoemanuel8088]

Human : ''what do you think about the belly-scratch ?'' Horse : ;3

[@robertschrade1178]

I thought drafts were suppose to be narrow in the hoofs so they can walk easier in the furrows when they plow?.

[@3joewj]

The perfect job when your results can't be spoken 😂

[@Moon-fv5sz]

How often should a horse see a Dr like you?

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

So many variables. How old, if the horse has problems, etc, etc. But Ideally, if the horse was in pain or limping, I would want to come back in a week, and once the symptoms subside, then maybe a month or 6 weeks to recheck.

[@shotgunbettygaming]

Hahaha Bindy liked that belly scratch SO much she went camel lips LOL!!

[@marianstroup1]

What a sweetie 💋💋❣❣❤

[@tj6930]

She’s twitching more than I have seen. She looks better though.

[@maureeno9382]

The pain at the base of her neck may be from the collar of the plow and years of work.

[@karenaubrey5737]

Hi from CNY.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Karen!!

[@daalcm]

Challenging adjustment!

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

Belgium's were breed to have a narrow footing back when they used them to pull plows, then they could go easily between the rows. I'm not saying I agree with it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@niczuleger5287]

Hi Lori! First of all the Brabant (Belgium breed) was bred as a destriers in the Middle age and the beginning of the breeding startet in the Roman times … it has always had a large chested fundament. The peasant always used bulls to pull the plow horses were much too expensive ! after a long time Brabant were used to pull plow as well as pull brew carriage and for deforestation and nowadays they are bred to be slaughtered for their tender flesh ! Nevertheless the Brabant became maybe a narrow posture throughout their using in the agriculture but not through breeding….I don’t agree with your statement have a nice day

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Nic sharing and commenting.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks for watching and being in the conversation.

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

@@niczuleger5287 What I was referring to is farm horses and line breed to favor the thinner chest and stance. this picture shows the difference between them. thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/belgian-draft-horses-near-ennis-texas-156639003.jpg My uncle used them for logging, how he built his house, he looked for horses true to breed, aka wide chest and stance. But thanks for pointing out my lack of knowledge. I'll have to go back to collage and get a degree in how to be an ass on line for no reason.

[@niczuleger5287]

@@lorineidtinytoadplot744 Hi Lori again I’m afraid I misunderstood you! Must be because of my lack of knowledge in English speaking langages…may be I should go back to college and learn !😀 but I still think that dr. Doug‘s patient got a too narrow posture and that has in this case nothing to do with breeding no front thank you Lori for discussing greeting from Germany

[@valerieshepherd6823]

Oh Doug... please, please, please do NOT ware steal toe cap shoes around horses. My boss Joanna Davidson, who was around horses all her life, said it is the worst thing you can do because if the horse and especially something Bindy's size, stands on your toe/foot the steal toe caps collapse in such a way that the edge furthest up your foot actually cuts off your toes. I'm not sure if this is true, I have not seen it for myself but it seems reasonable xxx if a horse steps on your foot just push them hard and they will get off... if a cow stands on your foot you nead to poke them quite firmly with something sharp because if you push a cow they will actually lean into you putting more pressure on your foot. They do this because they are herd animals an love to feel the weight of another cow hard up against them, safety in numbers. A lot of Scottish cow farmer carry a pen knife and will actually use it to poke a cow that is on thier foot. Horse's are also herd animals but like space to move. They, given the option don't like to crush together like cows. xxx

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Valerie. Great comment. I have been afraid of that very thing.

[@valerieshepherd6823]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen I have been trodden on many times by horse's, it is sore but doesn't last long lol I've been crushed and gored, kicked and bitten... all in a day's work lol xxx

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

@@valerieshepherd6823 Wow, I'm glad you lived thru it! Doc

[@sheilam4964]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Sheila!!

[@jellyJen2000]

👍💕

[@karendavis6123]

Poor horse. She had a lot of aches!

[@sueupham2519]

Might be a tick under her mane

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Good point. But the staff told me she's been like that since they got her.