Clipping legs of Uniek the Friesian Horse. How and why?

[@gingers.5933]

Wishing Yvonne a complete and speedy recovery. 🙏

[@bellehopps2.074]

💖🙏💖

[@utebinder8348]

...ja, und für Rising Star ebenfalls.😊

[@kathleenrogers6750]

I have learned so many things about horses from you, Yvonne. Thanks for your instruction. You are a good teacher!

[@suecastillo4056]

Fond memories of doing this to our horses in the summer! We were SO young and down on our hands and knees shaving around the feet of 12--1500 lb. horses who never moved a muscle!!! We thought nothing of it! My horse would often just doze off! They were the best baby sitters in the world... I had a Percheron/ quarter horse mix and she was really big but never ever hurt me... Gosh I can't say I'd be so brave now at the age of 70!!! LOL! Bless you all! With Love, Sue😘❤️‼️

[@FriesianHorses]

Thanks for the story. Nice to read it. ❤

[@birgitbrocke2319]

That is a great video and so well explained and filmed! Thanks for sharing. 💕🙏🏻

[@sharonmullins1957]

Uniek is so trusting. She acts like she is enjoying it. Your comments are very helpful, and funny.

[@sandycee89]

The horse is so patient. Loves being groomed. Won't get fussy discouraging anyone from grooming again. So smart!

[@patc1871]

Any video wirhr he Queen and her care is my fav! Long live the Queen!❤️

[@carolyndodane8583]

We love our Queen Uniek. She is so wise and a great example for the younger ladies. I think that she likes her special "SPA" days.

[@engc4953]

You treat your horses so well and they treat you well in kind....such gentle giants, love them.

[@margaretleboeuf6765]

These horses are so magnificently beautiful. It's such a pleasure viewing your vlogs. It's wonderful watching people who labor from love to provide as natural as possible a life for horses. Thank you for sharing these vlogs!

[@FriesianHorses]

Thank you 🤗

[@donnanancekivell9430]

What does it say about my life, that I could watch these horses all day.......they are just magnificent.................Donna in Toronto

[@gabriellecoe3156]

It’s a whole new world for me. Learning so much from your channel thank you Yvonne

[@rachelg6035]

I imagine that would be very relieving in the summer!

[@suewhitmore5742]

There is so much work involved with keeping horses healthy and looking good. Your horses are all so beautiful.

[@penelopesheehan5927]

All part of the exacting care that goes into caring for horses who are as beautiful and healthy as the Stal G herd! But Uniek’s hair cut is better than mine!

[@shirleylaboy603]

Uniek looked beautiful before the trim but she is stunning now Thank you for sharing. ❤🐴🙂👍

[@jeanetteh.9240]

Uniek is stands so patiently! This was very informative--thank you for sharing!

[@psw4763]

There's alot of work that goes with the beauty and health of these beautiful horses. Enjoyed watching and learning as usual. Thank you

[@nancywallingford956]

I do my two the same way, my vet taught me how years ago. Still, it takes over an hour for me to do one horse! You're invited to my barn anytime you're in the US!

[@FriesianHorses]

Thank you for the invitation!! Maybe I will visit the US once.... I did a lot of clipping work. If you do it more often it will go faster and faster... just practice.

[@chichitex1252]

Uniek is such a beautiful girl! Great video, very interesting!❤❤❤

[@judithneeley5229]

I never heard of mud fever before. I learn something new each time I watch your videos.

[@amyt3426]

QUEEN UNIEK FOREVER ❤❤❤

[@Heather6971]

Here for Yvonne 🙏💞🙏

[@dinafernandez897]

Wow. You ladies are incredible skilled.I never cease to be amazed at how pleasant those horses are. They just seem to enjoy all sorts of care. I pleasure to watch. 😁

[@TheGwildandfree777]

Thank you for not shaving off the complete socks!! They are the signature of the Freisian horse!

[@ksanurse]

Debra Gillet yes they at are but they do look equally awesome without it. There is no mistaking the purebred horse with or without its feathers intact.

[@FriesianHorses]

No, I never shave the complete sock. 👍🏼

[@zanhari1]

They're called feathers, not socks. A sock is a white marking which goes to the fetlock. A stocking goes to the knee.

[@TheGwildandfree777]

@@zanhari1 I am quite aware that they are called Feathers. I was Reacting to something that was said in the video.

[@FriesianHorses]

Sorry, in the Netherlands we call them 'sokken' (socks) I do my best to translate everything as good as possible.

[@karenbellini2240]

Thank you. I really like that part of the Friesian. The hair on the legs looks good. It's interesting to know why the legs need to be clipped. Thank you for explaining. 🐎

[@anneball683]

These horses are soooo beautiful. It is wonderful how your grooming accentuates the beauty.

[@katherinewallace860]

Uniek looks so well, such a shine on her coat and so well behaved. Great video, the next time I need a haircut I’ll be over to you.

[@organtunes]

Wonderful & educational video. I've never owned a horse & know very little about the time & care that is required to keep them healthy. That's why I love this site. I can see the beautiful horses & appreciate the dedication & commitment that goes into keeping them well. Blessings to you all! ♥

[@micheleheinze274]

You do a very good job and take great care of your horses. Thank you for sharing!

[@gailmerrill8263]

Reminds me of when I groom my Poodle lol. Except the horse is much calmer! Wonderful that you work so easily with these beautiful horses.

[@redheadlady41]

Such a good girl standing still👍 I used to od my horses legs an dhe was fairly calm

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

I so enjoy watching your horses. Very calm! And beautiful.

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

You would think in the 21st Century that they would have quiet clippers and vacuums. I think most animals would not fear getting clipped if the noise level was not so bothersome.

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

@northern_lights I know she did, I said 'most animals'. I know of lots of domestic animals that are scared of the vacuum sound. Why hasn't technology reduced vacuum sounds?

[@lisaaslanis690]

Thankyou Yvonne, did not know about the mud parasite Learned something else today! ....

[@millerl333]

Thank you for the video. I understand the reason for clipping but I still love the feathers because they are so beautiful!

[@tramarherrera6685]

You did a beautiful job. Free from the fever and gorgeous ❤️

[@sherrywebber4013]

My goodness!! That's quite a good job you did there!! The leg hair looks so natural to after you got done. I thank you for once more sharing procedures you do to maintain your horses. I had never heard of mud fever but after explaining it, it made sense why you do it!! Uniek was so patient & actually seemed to enjoy it!! 😁 💙💚💜😘

[@FriesianHorses]

Thank you

[@shyfillie3368]

Awww I like 🐴 "natural" just the way they're born.

[@doreenschidel337]

Love how you explain the reasons you do the things you do. I'm becoming quite knowledgeable thru you, thanks

[@karenstrode8627]

You are very good at what you do and Uniek is a sweet and beautiful 13 year old! Nice informative video! 💞

[@lovin5labs]

A thoroughbred gelding I schooled years ado had an indent in his one hindquarter from being kicked by another mare when he was a foal. Didn't affect his gaits and his extended trot was beautiful!

[@FriesianHorses]

Luckily it didn't effect the gait. Same with Uniek.

[@otterbeans]

Honestly I think she looks very sharp when groomed like this, you do a good job.

[@FriesianHorses]

I agree

[@SkywatcherSandra]

❗♥️👍🤗. You scared me. I love your horses and videos. So happy for your many subscribers now. I enjoyed watching you make and feed the horse cake🎉❗HUGS and GOD bless you ALL

[@aprils6589]

Another relaxing video. I appreciate the tutorial and your cautionary explanations. No matter the bond you have with each horse, you never take it for granted. Shaving the horses legs is a simple and straightforward way of preventing painful mud fever. 💙💖🤍💚💜💞💖💙

[@oomawoo2]

You take such beautiful loving care of the horses❤️

[@karanmahaffey7241]

That was very interesting. Thank you for doing the video and letting us be part of the care of these horses!

[@barbaraglandon3440]

Beautiful job ~ she looks stunning Yvonne ~ 😊♥️

[@annakaminski4406]

Fascinating to watch you do this. My you know how to do spool many things with & for the horses. Glad the nice camera lady had many close-up shots. Thank you.

[@lisajoyaslanis]

That was Rinske... Such a lovely young woman.... Now has a baby son, heading towards his first Birthday... JANKO! 😁💙👍

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

This video is so timely, it has started to rain a great deal were I live. Now I know how to clip my Friesian and I hope he will let me do it. I don't want him to get mud fever.

[@alliechampagne1404]

I know ALL the mares and fillys at Goëngamieden are special, and cherished for their own personalities, talents & confirmation. Would you say Uniek is "extra" special? Like the hallmark mare of the stable due to her being so highly trained & capable?

[@lisajoyaslanis]

ABSOLUTELY!! 👑🐎🌷👏😊

[@elizabethczepiel5220]

Uniek appears to enjoy his haircut!

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@LindaEll89 Thank you! 😏👍👑🐎🌷

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Uniek is an excellent patient/customer and you are a great Friseurin/Frisør. 🙂✂

[@FriesianHorses]

😁👍🏼

[@debrajabs9523]

I love your videos they help me to know how to take care of my Warlander better.

[@annebell7274]

Isn't she a good girl, standing so still for you. So beautiful. One Friesian I saw on here, the owner had docked its tail. OMG so short. She had nothing to swat the flies with 😠😠 💟🌿💟

[@lisajoyaslanis]

Cannot understand how/ why, anyone would do such a dumb thing! Lisa 🇦🇺🐨😬

[@madcat4301]

I never knew any of this. Thank you for sharing this with us. You make it look so easy.

[@dianereiser6417]

Lol, you had me at “now it’s time to cut the tail”, good one! 😀

[@FriesianHorses]

Lol

[@dianereiser6417]

Friesian Horses 🙂

[@raraavis7782]

At least they don’t have to shave their legs several times a week 😄😉

[@FriesianHorses]

Happy me!!! Otherwise I was shaving every day, the whole day, with all these horses..

[@HelmutQ]

„4:10 Always ensure, that you are safe next to the horse“ 😁 - You are never really sire next to a horse leg. But Yvonne has a great relationship and so it looks that easy and safe….👏🏽

[@smilesfordays]

Lol I’m right there with you! Guy friends be like “girls don’t wear skirts” and I’m not offended in the least and would more but... looking over at my unused razors like “yea I wonder why”. 😂

[@jugaloking69dope58]

good to know. never knew about mud fever. 💖 i know about kicking in the back but the donkey kick is interesting to know, that's what i from vancouver canada call a side kick lots of rain here in bc so very useful to know!

[@lorrainemedon9377]

She is such a nice calm horse. Must have had a nice upbringing.

[@georgiapines7906]

When you said you were cutting Uniek's tail, I imagine all of us had the same reaction. Eyes widened and mouths dropped open AROUND THE WORLD!!!😊😆 All of your horses seem so well-mannered and gentle, but Uniek must be one of the most "chilled" horses that you have, though.

[@FriesianHorses]

Lol. 🙈 Most of the Friesian are that chill. But uniek is super chill. She is Unique.

[@georgiapines7906]

@@FriesianHorses She is well named!😊

[@Peacenik22]

SO satisfying to watch and learn. One question, I noticed she didn't have shoes on... do they where shoes when they are actively being showed or competing? They (horse) seem so peaceful and calm. You all do a wonderful job keeping all of the animals happy and safe feeling. Always grateful for these videos!

[@FriesianHorses]

Thank you! We only shoe them if we drive a lot or ride dressage competition. Or for inspection.

[@lorrainemedon9377]

They seem very confident in what they do. I guess they r corrected nicely when they disobey which makes a world of difference in the personality

[@lovin5labs]

You have to do what's best for the Fresians. You are a true owner. Your horses reflect your love and dedication to them! This was interesting. I wonder if owners of draft horses do the same.

[@FriesianHorses]

Maybe they do only under the socks. So you don't see it.

[@alliechampagne1404]

I always kept my Belgian's legs' clean. My gelding was very prone to scratches, and benefitted greatly from having his feathers clipped off.

[@celticvixen8002]

My Gypsy cob and Fell ponies have lots of “feather” on their legs, but they never have it clipped off, and never get any problems with their legs. It’s part of the breed standard to have feather, the Gypsy cob looks like he’s wearing furry boots!!! 😂

[@Ladybug1958]

Yvonne, you are soooo cool. I wanna be just like you😅.,lol! And hang out with all you and all the kids,lol. But I'm old already but it'd be fun.

[@mitchscroggins1327]

Mitchalisia ( Alisia ) Hi, Your work & dedication with these horses is admirable ! When does your day begin & end ? And when do you ever find time for yourself ? You're pretty amazing !

[@FriesianHorses]

Thank you. I'm not the only one who is there for the horses. So I just have a normal day. Work, child, horses, KZbin... I don't need time for myself 😁

[@autumnisnothere]

Even more beautiful now!💜 I love the feathers and I wish people wouldn't cut them completely off.😔 But oh well!

[@cree_VI]

by watching this, i remember Gypsi Vaners and how big feathers they have, i can't imagine how much work with those to keep nice looking and healthy

[@FriesianHorses]

Me either. It must be a lot or work.

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

Thank you for explaining! Whew! I got scared a little bit when you said you were cutting the tail!!! 🙈. 😂😂

[@FriesianHorses]

🤣

[@carolyndean4591]

That was very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@zuzizukic]

Very interesting, thank you for showing this to us. ❤️

[@tamiesmith3303]

you did a wonderful job! she is model perfect!

[@qessyhildreth2851]

Great job...I was terrified you were going to completely shave the feather lol.

[@saucytart2263]

Thanks good lesson on the amount of hair w a Friesians horse🥰

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

Yes,. I trim pasturn hair off my guys' ankles, too! Rain rot, in one form or another is NOT good! Plus the ice & snow crystals are terrible! Then u have to clean out hooves from snow & ice. It can really collect inside their hooves.

[@canadianperspective3731]

ILoveHorses❤🐎 Try putting petroleum jelly on the sole of the hoof to keep the ice from building up.

[@brendawhite6540]

Being such a good girl😊

[@karencooper9185]

That was an awesome video, so informative. Thank you so much ❤️

[@theresasmith1265]

I just found your channel i love watching

[@FriesianHorses]

Thank you!!

[@kimhobbs6116]

Very tricky work. But your horses seem very balanced.

[@FriesianHorses]

I always be careful when I'm clipping. Uniek knows what it is. But if I do younger horses it can be dangerous.

[@zakialnaseef5085]

I love your videos 🌹

[@amyt3426]

💖💝😍🥰🤗 miss you Queen Uniek 💗💓♥️🦄

[@marysueeasteregg]

My friends' Thoroughbred mare has suffered a lot from scratches/pastern dermatitis this past year. She has four white stockings; white on the feet makes horses more prone to the condition. The Friesians don't have that risk factor, but it's easy to understand why the feathering would predispose them for scratches.

[@FriesianHorses]

You are right. Glad Friesian horses don't have white!

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@FriesianHorses SO, will you take particular notice of Rising 🌟Star's feet?? Lisa 🇦🇺🐨🤔

[@raejeanmcdonald3813]

Uniek is such a patient girl.🥰🥰🥰 My German Shepherds freak out during grooming! My male is very modest about his private parts and runs to me to tell on the groomer for touching him there 😂😂😂

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Made me giggle. Poor doggy! 🤣🤗

[@raejeanmcdonald3813]

@@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788 I recently broke my foot, so when the groomer arrived, I unlocked the door from my phone. At the sight of her they scattered like rats on a sinking ship!! My foot was stomped several times, and they wouldn't even go to her when she got their favorite treats 😂 She was finally able to get leashes on 2 and got them out to her mobile grooming trailer. In the meantime I made a cocoon for my foot to avoid more stomping and told my service dog she was next and I expected better behavior from her. (she complied with a few eye rolls) the groomer brought the first 2 back in and I got a dirty look from the boy and he went across the room, turned his back to me and plopped down with a disgusted snort and ignored me until it was time to eat 😂😂😂

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Raejean McDonald LOL, the indignity of it! Huff! 🤣 Sounds like you’ve got some wonderful canine characters in your life. ☺️🤗

[@nancyrose8028]

Another great informative video and Uniek looks very nice and shiny! How many years have you worked with Friesians? You do every task so professionally! 👍

[@FriesianHorses]

Thank you. About 20 years. So did it a lot.

[@nancyrose8028]

Wow, that is a lot of practice!😊

[@aldemir6127]

Fascinating, and I thought you do it late spring and early summer .

[@laurelb4173]

If you aren't showing, there's no reason not to make your horse comfortable for the summer. Uniek will be happier without all that fur.

[@iamsatich]

would it be weird to offer locks of hair from the horses as part of your merch? I think I'd like a tiny braid from the mane or tail, just as a way to connect to the horses... definitely not something I absolutely need, but I think it would bring me joy : )

[@FriesianHorses]

That's a good idea! Maybe we can do it.

[@justasreal5483]

PREVENTION IS ALWAYS THE BEST WAY :) I LEARNED HOW TO CLIP THE SHOW HORSES BY CLIPPING ALL OF THE SHOW HORSES IN THE TRAINER'S BARN.

[@FriesianHorses]

Nice! I learned it also for shows, competition and inspection...

[@marcedwards2293]

Ya, Xe has it. Right after the Kuering she’s getting clipped. Thanks 😃🐴🎠🦄🏇🏽🐎❤️

[@TobiasUnterweger]

Friesian Horses schön Video cool Pferd ❤️🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐎🐎🐎🐎👍🏻

[@trjames9042]

I actually said (out loud)...”oh no...not the tail!”....LOL. Clipping your horses legs/feet is very similar to clipping my standard poodles, only Uniek is much better behaved!

[@FriesianHorses]

Lol... I think you can say it's pretty much the same as clipping dogs!

[@lynneperg6853]

I had Standard Poodles for years. Learning to shave and trim them took a while.

[@DianeLee999]

Very interesting and a brilliant way to clean up the problem areas while leaving nice feathering. How often does this need to be done? 🤗💜

[@FriesianHorses]

I do Uniek about 2 times a year.

[@DianeLee999]

Friesian Horses Thank you. I’m glad it’s not more often! 😊

[@wintershock]

Sometimes I forget that Friesians have feathered hooves. Either way, they still look pretty.

[@jillsmith3093]

Fresh Peppers Friesian

[@wintershock]

Jill Smith thanks for correcting my mistake.

[@jillsmith3093]

Fresh Peppers How refreshing to find someone receptive to correction.

[@joyfullrecipesjoyfullrecip6009]

What a delicate work! Another time I'm amazed by the thin horses' legs compared to their big body....how strong and fragile at the same time. Do you put something on their legs? Frankincense, Lavender, Melaleuca and more essential oils could help! : )

[@FriesianHorses]

We use mud fever cream. But thanks. Maybe we can use the things you say.

[@mitzibud6908]

Love, love, love!!

[@risatanaka4444]

We do this to standardbred racehorses as well depending on their skin condition as well as environment.

[@FriesianHorses]

Nice to know. We don't do all our Friesian horses. Only when it's necessary.

[@risatanaka4444]

@@FriesianHorses same here, some have a lot of hair and suffered rain rot around their fetlock or chafing from the boots that need constant attention so I understand why it is necessary for these prone to it ❤

[@allthumbs3792]

Horse pedicure. Still handsome, plus neat and clean!

[@pmboord]

Thank you for your informative videos. I wasn’t raised around horse so I find this information fascinating. Do you ever need to trim their tails and manes?

[@FriesianHorses]

Thank you. Manes we don't trim. Tails we do. It they are hanging on the ground. To prevent the horse standing on her own tail. It will break then.

[@zanhari1]

Sorry, I have to comment about this. Your horse does not have mud fever! It appears to have another condition called hyperkeratosis. This is very very common among horses with feathers. The scaly patchy almost greasy looking dandruff at the back of the knee and going down into the fetlock area, is caused by excessive turnover of skin cells. Hyperkeratosis basically means the dead skin cells which are sloughed away, mix with the grease produced naturally by the skin, which then blends together to make a thicker greasy mix. This then goes through a chemical change, or keratisation. This basically means the thickened dead skin/grease mix becomes hard like the hoof, (but in small flakes or chunks). My heavyweight hairy legged cob had this problem for all the 19 years I owned him. There's not much you can do about it. You can wash it and brush it out of the feathers, apply a bit of lotion to keep it moist, and also feed up to 500mls of oil in the diet everyday. This helps to thin the natural oils the horse produces, and lowers the amount of "dandruff" they make. Mud fever is something else entirely, caused mostly by a bacteria called dermatophilus congolensis. This bacteria starts to grow out of control in wet conditions. As it's an anaerobic bacteria, it loves dark warm places to grow. In the case of mud fever, it would be wrong to remove the feathers, as they provide protection against the mud. My horse hardly ever had mud fever and he lived out 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for most of the time I owned him. He would get it occasionally on the back of the pastern or on the front of the fetlock. You'd know if your horse had mud fever, as the hair would fall out, they'd have horrible oozing scabs which if you're not careful, can split and bleed. And if it's really bad, maybe they'd develop cellulitis on top of that. You'd be better off leaving the feathers on. My horse would sometimes have mud up to his elbows, (depending on how bad the winters in the UK were). Still he never got mud fever past his pasterns, and he only had that once around 4 years ago. He actually suffered more from a type of feather mite in the last year, which caused all his very long feathers, but not the shorter hair, to fall out. No scabs, just itchy from the mites biting him.

[@FriesianHorses]

Maybe it's the translation. In the Netherlands we use the word 'mok' (mud fever) for different types of mud fever. I know this horse very well. If I'm not clipping the feathers it's getting a bit worse. So I want to prevent it's getting worse.

[@jackiegrant6410]

Mud fever stinks because full socks are BEAUTIFUL!