HE DID A HARD THING!

Join us today as we leave the farm - Blake makes his first trip by himself with the trailer to the Navajo Reservation - We were a little nervous to send him alone on such a long trip but giving kids hard things to do is good for them and good for the parents! Join us as we buy more horses on the reservation and meet some great friends! Plus, as soon as we get back on the Farm, Blakes starts the horse training process!
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[@lindalala5813]

Blake ..Put your seat belt on! ALWAYS! Do your parents a favor. They love you. Good job otherwise kiddo! I'm not concerned about your driving,it's everyone else's.

[@AngieJames4172]

I just asked about that myself!

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Nice horses, good to see Blake out on his own. All he is lacking is experience, and he won't get that sitting on the porch. Mom's got to cut the apron strings and let him run with the Big Dogs. Got his first lesson on GPS this trip, it can get you in trouble. Need to look at a map of where you are going, so you have a general idea of things. Doesn't hurt to know what town also. He sounded like my son when he started out at his age. He told me later in life, that when he was unsure of things he would stop and ask himself "What would Dad do now".

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

You are a kind family. You raised kind & thoughtful children too.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks so much

[@tamaralangbehn7648]

Grateful that some in this generation know how to work hard. Blake is a self reliant young man.

[@ggisa4031]

Nice! Good job, Blake, you’re such a hard worker and a true blessing to your family, you look tired, please get the rest you deserve often and in between. Thank you for sharing the videos and for loving our Dine’ people. Due to the drought, other factors and like the elderly lady said, she inherited those horses, couldn’t really care for them much longer, therefore she got in touch with you because she knew you would love and care for them, thank you so much. 🙏🏾❤️🐴😍

[@cowboy007]

hello friends, colleagues. have been watching your channel for a long time. I live in Kazakhstan. I train horses. like you blogging on KZbin. In the future, I dream of going to the USA as a tourist. but I speak very bad english. and I type this text using the translator application. I wish you success.

[@catherinedupre814]

Boy don’t you make that shoulder worse, You raised Him, trust him and follow his lead….❤️✨

[@debbycolflesh7892]

The black mama is pretty. Baby isn’t leaving her side. Can’t wait to see the other mama and her baby.

[@susanhuber7969]

God Bless you and your family for helping one of the God's most loving creatures🙏❤️

[@deugeneb1698]

Blake have your dad put some fold out paper maps in the glove compartments... GPS isn't always available or accurate in some areas..

[@ggisa4031]

Yes, good advice, especially on the Dine’ Rez. There are also a lot if roads mostly dirt, some paved that are not on some maps and GPS for that matter. Make sure of where you’re going before heading out and be prepared with water, shovel, first aid kit, cell phone charger, etc. and what have you. Sometimes flash floods can happen suddenly in some of arroyos and washes, some of the dirt roads can be like washboards. For the most part, our people are kind, willing to help if they know that you can be trusted. I’m sure Alan knows that, he’s been friend to the Dine people for some time now and they accept him for his kindness, sincerity and love for them and the horses. Thank you Alan, Blake and family...🙏🏾🤗

[@ggisa4031]

@M Dee Yes, supplies for horses, extra tire, tools etc., which I’m sure Alan and Blake have on board just in case. As for cell towers, there are some, but few and far in between, a lot of times with poor signal service in various remote places. During the pandemic, some school and college students had to go to nearby communities to receive signal to do their online studies. Yes, a lot people have had to endure and adapt to a life without the many luxuries that main stream Americans take for granted, like water for instance, it is life and precious to our people. There are some that are doing well though. Thank you for your concern. 😍🤗🐴🙏🏽

[@Mentorman2013]

Another note on Blake. He has a calm personality which makes it easier to Train horses, and handle crises. You have indicated he is also a fine athlete. I can tell you are helping him to know and seek Gods will, so he has a great future ahead. Maybe a cowboy preacher..?

[@JLC87420]

I saw on our nightly news that az and nm will be getting up to an inch of rain from some of these monsoons over the next few days. It’s about time monsoon season started, getting to dry out there from what I’ve heard anyways.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Prayers are being answered!

[@stevenshover9262]

Awesome looking horse's !! Blake is a awesome young man !! Parents has done a awesome job raising your children !!

[@trellenrussey8432]

Your doing a great job raising your kids!! God Bless!

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

Alan good to hear that your shoulder is slowly getting better and still in the process of healing

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks so much! I’m doing good now!

[@shalakruep]

Happy belated birthday Daniel Smith!🎁🎉🍰🍨🎈

[@DS-ky9dl]

Wonderful family , living a life a lot of us would like! Blake is a fine young man. Best of luck

[@weavaman2216]

Mankind that is one pretty mare. The palomino is nice also. The babies are beautiful. That was a good load. Blake you did great.

[@cherylverhelst8245]

It’s alway a mix of emotions when those young ones are learning to fly. Good job on your first solo trip Blake. Those horses are so beautiful.

[@eileenshaw5960]

Blake did very well, sometimes GPS map directions are not the best and a person can get turned around and around. From what we've seen on this channel you and Vicky have raised wonderful children.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Gorgeous horses, holy cow, that Palamino is pretty!!

[@ceefiveceefive]

Always have loved Palominos!

[@chairajones6365]

safety tip check your connections on your trailer and truck also breaks and chains

[@cherylderr5030]

Thank for saving the horses

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Palomino is stunning!!!

[@debannas4567]

BEAUTIFUL mares!!

[@Mentorman2013]

I used to be in sales in the late 60’s , and traveled The Gallup, Farmington, Albuquerque - then back to Lubbock. Really liked the stark beauty of that area. Yes, Blake is maturing under a great set of parents.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks so much

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

Beautiful mares and their foals are so cute and adorable

[@bonniemorris8704]

Blake you did great!! Pop and mama are proud,!!!!!!

[@tanyajenkins919]

Job well done Blake 😊 Awesome that Allen was able to meet up with u and have lunch and meet some friends . Have a great day guys. . pretty horses

[@candacemckinnon4013]

This was a fun video, u folks are as good to the peeps as you are to the horses ♡ glad your shoulder is starting to feel better and hats off to ya Blake! Good job pal!!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks so much!

[@lindap5059]

Your new angel 😇 are so beautiful ❤ the baby caught on quick about the round pen with its mom

[@deborahrobinson1051]

I can’t believe I missed these videos. So happy to get caught up. The saving of the horses lives is a great mission. I did see on “horse plus” utube channel. Grants to help Navajo nation with Castration. Saw mill Az.

[@edwinschlee8374]

Those are 2 nice looking mares and colts!

[@phyllissweetpea4926]

Blake is such an awesome young man.

[@keeyanii]

Hello... I'm ecstatic, Clarinda is my wife. Thanks for the cap. I enjoy your shows.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

That’s awesome so good meeting her!!

[@donnakytle6595]

Praise the Lord for rain.Wish we could send you some from Georgia!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Me too!!!

[@chika8957]

I know that’s right. We are getting to much lol

[@jillsimmons110]

Even tho I have never had the pleasure to meet your family I was so proud of Blake. This was the best vlog.ever.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

You're the best!

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

You did an awesome job on your first trip picking up the mares and foals with your dad Alan

[@rebellynn4574]

Love that little black mare

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Good job!

[@wendyhenschel.]

Love the dark mare and her foal! Beautiful pair they are

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

ThNk you

[@ionecuff6323]

Blake did a great job! I don't trust GPS, it has sent me down too many wrong roads/paths. Sent me down a dirt trail in Texas and said to stay on it for 7 miles. LOL!!! I had to backup all the way back to the main road when the trail deteriorated into wash outs. So very bad! Get you some old fashioned maps and keep them in your vehicles. Blake definitely has the love and a way with horses, they do respect him. So happy I found your channel.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks for watching

[@debihalsey2247]

Beautiful palamino! Beautiful coloring!

[@cathywhelpley3927]

Great job Blake...Alan so glad you're feeling better. Loved the scenery, I love Arizona area.

[@juliabanes204]

Well done Blake! I've looked after many kids and a few teens (three teen brothers amongst that!) and just keep yourself calm and steady and focus on always learning more about things you see! Alan, I'd love to come help with the horses/farm

[@HP-rk9yv]

The chesnut is left over from when the horse ancestor had four toes. There is also a small growth on the back side of the fetlock, this was also a toe. The last two toes melded together to form the hoof we see today. Needless to say this did not happen over night.

[@jacoblee5716]

LOVE FROM NAVAJO NATION!!🤎👑🙌🏽💪🏽

[@vivianwinford3681]

The interaction you had with the young lady was so sweet. I like that you take the time to chat with your viewers. Rain is always a good thing in most parts if our country right now. Love your videos. Glad to see your shoulder is on the mend. 🇺🇸 💘 🐎

[@roxannegray2796]

My son and I made a version of the McAlan. We bought the $1 sausage biscuits & brought a piece of cheese from home to share. I kinda liked it. The hashbrown added a nice texture to it.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

That’s awesome!!!!

[@marjoriemoore8010]

Cute babies! These horses and babies are blessed to be at your farm. Have blessed week!

[@lindadonaghy9421]

Well done Blake.

[@creativeepicure]

Continued blessings to you all.

[@elizabethcouts7004]

Great job Blake 👍🏻

[@janetruggles8708]

Hey! This Cherokee-Cree loves the Farm on 66 also! 💖😃👍👍👋👋👋

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks so much

[@donnabarg3315]

You are a good man Blake.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

i agree!

[@bethannmay74]

Blake did so well on this hurtle. No matter how high this was for him-your parental hurtle was much higher. Congrats on the great job you and Vicki have done with your children. BTW the new mares and fillies look good. They were well taken care of despite the drought. Think you’ll pick up the local vet and go back for the rogue stud? What a gelding he’d make. He’s really pretty. Blake would finish him quite nicely. Best of luck to Cherry Twist. I know a lot about thoroughbreds since I live a bridge away from Churchill Downs and go to the World Championship of Horses at the Ky St Fair She needs your best stall and air conditioning. She’s not a pasture pony. There’s a reason why Kentucky has black boarded fences in those Bluegrass pastured estates. Come to the Ky St Fair sometime. It’s worth the price of admission just to see the breeders compounds for the horses. Tell Vicki we’ll hang over 400 quilts this year.

[@marionfalgren5275]

This was a fun . Good to see you two and the new horses. Black it is a pleasure to watch you work with the horses. I am always learning something new. Thanks

[@marionfalgren5275]

How is Blake spelled. 😊

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

Beautiful horses

[@isabelchristensen6336]

Amazing job Blake. Very capable young man

[@SamboJo87]

Soo cute ! That momma n babe.

[@erinroesch7376]

Great job Blake! How's cherry? Hopefully she's doing ok. I wish I live out there!! Central Illinois is awful for horse people!

[@rae-annroberts6529]

Yes I would like to know how Cherry is as well. Thanks

[@rhondapierce6816]

This is Awesome! More on training 😍

[@aletakey3600]

Happy Birthday Danny Smith🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎂🎂🎂🍰🍰🍰🍰🎂🎂🍰🍰

[@susanbarbar1557]

What beauty's they are. Give them plenty food and water,sure looks hot out there!

[@donnawhite5826]

If you use hoof clippers it would be easier to cut the chestnuts and it would look cleaner.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

thx

[@triciaacevedo3582]

The black mare didn’t seem to mind Blake working with her but she definitely kept Blake from her colt.

[@AngieJames4172]

Like a good Momma :)

[@cherylbaccino1435]

the black mare didn t seem to mind Blake working with her but she definitely kept Blake from her colt

[@danakeisling7201]

Great looking horses and Hi from Dothan Alabama.

[@melissawarfield]

Blake you did a nice job. It's scary being on your own driving to a place by yourself. Love the Palomino, of course. The foals are darling!! Blake, just keep wanting to go out on your own and prove to Mom you can handle anything. Then she will not be so worried. The round pen work with the mare and foal following is so cute! Love these two!!

[@timothychandler3020]

Thank you for sharing the drive to Window Rock. It was great to see Saw Mill and Window Rock. The lady from Lupton was excited. I spent 17 months in Lupton, Arizona back in 1967-1968. It brought back old memories of my time with the Dine.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

So cool!

[@suebrown3917]

Black mare is beautiful

[@TheComemikiamo]

What an amazing young man!

[@sheilacondit8886]

If you slather vasoline over a chestnut it will dry up and it is really easy to remove. Learned this bit from our farrier

[@sharonhopeweaver6139]

They are also sometimes called toes.

[@mscampbell1242]

Love those little babies...so cute!!

[@marciking8052]

The hat challenge was so fun. Again Blake rises to the occasion. Happy birthday Daniel. Glad you are getting better Alan

[@ArizonaKid]

Love everyone and respect life . God Bless

[@CindyKinney]

Hi, Palmers. If I could only pick one person to go get horses, it would be Blake. He is amazing and so competent with everything he does, and I didn't have a worry in the world that he'd have trouble. Alan: "No, the other this way." Hahahahaha. Gosh, I adore you guys/family. You can breathe now, Vicki. He did fine. It was a big job, but I had all the faith in him. Happy Birthday to Danny Smith!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks Cindy!!!

[@jackieotab-brickey6503]

The black mare is just a cutey! She looks like she'd be a great little brood mare

[@GrandmaGaye]

Major road trip, great results. Another batch of projects. Keep on keeping on.

[@WhiteShouldersFarmstead]

I have had many horses and never seen a chestnut that long. Great share.

[@judychristensen5689]

Chestnut is a toe, left from when horses had toes, our farrier uses nippers to remove them 😊

[@chrisburns9595]

So is an Ergot which is at the back of their fetlock

[@melanieramos7505]

There so pretty, wish i was closer and could get one

[@herb-n-buckethomestead5874]

They are absolutely beautiful horses.

[@Nick76571]

All the ride on the way to Rocksaw millwind 🤔I was trying remember if we turned the water hose off 🤣Just kidding 😂 Blake you're awesome 👌 My Grandson drove his Jeep 5hrs to spend a few Days with me last week ,I give him trouble also 😀 PROUD of Both you ,also my other 13 Grandkids incase they read this !!! Good Luck finding the Horse's a Better Deal ,thats all real Horse 🐎People want ,Ray Hunt said it best ,A BETTER DEAL !!! Glad to see your Wing is better Alan !!!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Lol

[@helenzachary6087]

God bless you all.

[@bpranches5833]

Pretty awesome that yall came out to Sawmill, Az. Glad yall had a safe trip. I live a mile NW of where yall bought em horses. Them horses are pretty and look good.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Very cool!

[@pattyprice2644]

Its good to see ya all buying horses again

[@trellenrussey8432]

Drought is badly affecting a LOT of the US...Many ranches are really struggling, and it certainly isn't helping the hay shortage! I'm in S Texas, near Houston, and we are also in a drought! Which is rather unusual for us.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Tough times for sure!!

[@robbymcintosh9069]

You gotta be proud!....I wannabe like my kids when I grow up they are awesome..me..not so much...God's peace to you 🙏

[@stephanrobinson4050]

That’s so cool

[@helenzachary6087]

Nice foal out of black mare.

[@marjoriemoore8010]

Happy Birthday Daniel Smith!

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Beautiful quarter horses.

[@joanneganon7157]

Just gonna say Hi👋 before I loose you Thunderstorm ⛈️ just turned after it hit the mountains. Good luck Blake 🙌 JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@juliederry3719]

Aww they're all so pretty Alan and I agree that palamino mare is an unusual colour, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Love your channell!!! I'm in Yavapai County at the 93 89 split!!! Do you only sell your horses at auction? Be careful of your shoulder. One day at a time. Please let me know about the horses. Tks.

[@chika8957]

That black mare is super nice

[@rhondafloyd9792]

yall are wonderful parents he is an amazing yungman

[@rhondafloyd9792]

young man

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks so much!!

[@taylorgreise6416]

awwww the babies are so pretty im in love

[@jimh4167]

The baby's are probably asking Mom. What's all the funny color stuff ?? Oh. that's called Green. It's called Grass Try some. It's good Great job. Guys