HOW "normal" people afford HORSES ~ It's not what you think!

The internet would lead you to believe in order to have horses you need to be independently wealthy, marry a sugar daddy, or sell your organs on the dark web.
The truth is there are still tons of people out there working hard to follow their dreams!
So roll up your sleeves, pick up a pitchfork, and get to work ;)
Here is what an "easy" 12+ hour day looks like around here!
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[@luvastandardbred8270]

I had wanted a pony when I was 5. Mom says I thought it could live in the basement. I never outgrew it. Got my horse at 39. I didn't want to be 80 years old and regretful that I never got a horse. He's been with me for 21 years now. Its not cheap, but you give up manicures and fancy hair salons. I wouldn't change a thing. 💕💕

[@luvastandardbred8270]

I also feed a smart beet pellet mash to my boy, along with 3-4 quarts of Safe Choice Senior. And my hound dog's name is Huckleberry 😄 I have had a full time job making decent money ($18+ per hour) since I got Joker. I don't vaccinate him as much since he's older and he sees a vet when needed and is trimmed every 2 months or so. Trimming is $50 per, so between the cost of feed and the cost of trimming hooves going up...

[@Bluetree0502]

I was lucky to get a pony when I was six. I named Freddy after my best friend (Yea, now there were two Freddies). Freddy the Pony was old but he was so beautiful he left to join the circus, or so I was told at the time. My dream when I retire is to adopt some elderly ponies/burros and name them all Freddy.

[@mustanghildago4540]

I throughly enjoyed going shopping to several stores with you. My Tractor Supply doesn’t carry long sleeve Ariat shirts. I really liked the first one you looked at it was the brown and teal one.

[@bernadettecartin]

So happy for you that you finally got your horse. From your username I'm guessing he's a standardbred? I got my first pony when I was 7. My Mom had the horse bug, used her spending money as a teenager to rent a hack horse for an hour. Back in the day there were several riding stables in my area. All gone now. Anyway, when the family outgrew my parents' starter house, they got a place with enough room to have a few horses. And we had our first pony by the next year. Have always had horses and worked around them, including a short stint at the racetrack. Have done Camp as the horse person for close to 40 years. Could never afford to board them, so am eternally grateful to my parents for getting this place all those years ago. Getting old and too gimpy to ride now, but I still love them. We just have two ponies currently.

[@luvastandardbred8270]

@@bernadettecartin yes, he is an off track Standardbred. I haven't even ridden him much...he's kind of a big dog. He got west Nile the month after I adopted him so we bonded strongly through his recuperation. Now, any time he is sick or injured, he breathes a huge sigh of relief when he sees me cuz he knows I will make it all better. Love him to pieces. It's humbling to be loved so much by a huge animal that could squash you like a bug. I also played the Parelli games with him. Great bonding tool. Fun too! I've been lucky enough to find personal homes to board he and donkey buddy...I've had Tucker for 18 years. I'm not a fan of boarding facilities...too much drama and too many equine illnesses floating around.

[@islandponies]

I’m 75 and still working full time to care for my horses. I hope to outlive them. The youngest is 17.

[@PatriciaTennery]

I’m 79. Glad you still love them.

[@PatriciaTennery]

Toney needs Royal Canine. Look on Chewy and see which one you want and I’ll put it on your tab.

[@PatriciaTennery]

Teany

[@PatriciaTennery]

Teamsthe kitty

[@andystpierre6086]

What does a horse cost? Everything, it costs everything, my soul included 😅😅😅

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

🤣 sounds about right!

[@DeborahBrown-tj7wx]

Horse lover here for life...now 71 years old. I convinced my hubby when I was around 37 years old to moving to the country and buy some acreage, a small farm where we could raise horses. Never had a horse in my entire life lol. Always loved them , always around them in some way shape or form but NEVER my own. Always someone else's. I lived in Louisville, Ky. at the beginning and worked 2 summers for free on weekeds for a few different trainers at Churchill Downs to learn about feeding, handling, bathing, vet procedures, etc for racehorses. Then we moved to Henryville Indiana to a small 13 acre farm We built an 8 stall pole barn with nice stalls and a foaling stall, I bought my first mare off the track and off we go! I also took classes every weekend at The Kentucky Horse Park and drove to Lexington, Ky to further my knowledge and education. I took foaling classes, basic horse care, basic vet care, on and on. driving 160 miles round trip every weekend for at least a couple of years. Anyway, we pulled the trigger, bought a small 13 acre farm, built a barn and fences and...well.....I have to say I am proud of myself and what I accomplished . We (or rather really I) maintained for almost 9 years. We ended up getting divorced, and, althought I tried, I could not maintain the farm, btoodmares, and 2 young girls on my own. I worked a full time job at UPS in Louisville, Ky and drove 45 minutes each way to work 4 days a week 10 hours per day. I got up at 3 am every morning as I had to be at work at 6 am 45 minutes away. .I fed horses, mucked stalls, watered, etc every morning. Then got my girls up and ready to go to school early and drop them off at my sweet neightors to wait for the school bus.....it was quite an adventure lol. Sorry so lenghty but YOU CAN DO IT IF you want to bad enough!!!!

[@kathyberger6650]

Wow Deborah, what a life story! Bless. You are undeniably one strong lady to do and take care of all who depended on you. Kudos to you girl! I was just up in Indiana (bit far from Corydon and close to Louisville) and went riding on a Sunday afternoon. Quite adventurous turned out to be. But I survived. Lol. I love horses. They bring so much joy to me. Take care. ❤🐴

[@kathyberger6650]

Wow Deborah, what a life story! Bless. You are undeniably one strong lady to do and take care of all who depended on you. Kudos to you girl! I was just up in Indiana (bit far from Corydon and close to Louisville) and went riding on a Sunday afternoon. Quite adventurous turned out to be. But I survived. Lol. I love horses. They bring so much joy to me. Take care. ❤🐴 I love watching this channel. She’s so down to earth and very honest in her videos! ❤

[@debpratt52]

You can do it if your husband loves you enough to follow your dream with you.

[@carolyounce5810]

The Company Store is the BOMB! I am amazed at how freely folks comment negatively so just ignore them! Ignore the haters!

[@catohcatohcat5969]

I bought a rather old and smallish mobile home (6k) put it on acreage that a farmer sold me on a land contract for 25k. They were also glad to add the cost of improvements needed to the land, as even if we failed to finish the land contract, the improvements (well, septic, electricity) would improve the value. Lower Michigan, not too far out of a fair sized town. We did the vast majority of work ourselves other than digging the actual well, and hooking up the electricity. We bought a nice solid shed from a home that was being demolished. Jacked it up and hauled it on a hay wagon to our land. That was my run-in/stall. My mare was papered and cost $450 as a weanling. Breeding her when she was ready was $500 to a young, unproven stud with amazing bloodlines. I continued to add a pony here or there. Fenced the pasture myself with 5 strands of electric. I worked as a nurse assistant. Never made much more than 25k a year in my life. My husband was a laborer in a non-union shop (not great wages). Hay was bought at a local auction. Grain.. well, ponies that weren't world class athletes, need little or none. It can be done, depending on your expectations. I don't care what anyone says, ponies are far more economical and sturdy. Primitive little criminals at times... But my end game was having a saddle pony and breed a few nice individuals. It can be done.

[@luvastandardbred8270]

I cannot believe someone would be so rude and tell you you weigh too much to ride Stewie!! I get SO MAD!!

[@luvastandardbred8270]

Are you on Facebook? I see a lot of posts that I think you would enjoy...

[@helgam.dragosits2197]

I had 80kg by 174cm and everybody told me I have to loose weight bc for my 149cm arabian girl I'm to overweight. on the other hand s 120kg/180cm man had a horse with 150cm. nobody told him to loose weight. do you recognize the mistake?

[@lynnesmith5718]

Why do people feel they can make personal remarks about weight? Unacceptable. People can be very unkind. Perhaps jealous or looking for attention? Hope you can focus on the positive comments. Great content, interesting and you are clearly very good at what you do.

[@shannonedie4589]

@@lynnesmith5718because there are 3 hundred pound people on the internet riding Shetland ponies and miniature horses saying that if you train them to carry the weight, they can be conditioned😢 clever cowgirl would never do that but there are obese morons. I think they have a right to hurt ponies out there.

[@cynner2328]

I don’t understand why people feel the need to be so mean in comments. Your body is FINE and no one should ever comment on it negatively. I love your channel!

[@fleetskipper1810]

Well said. People making those comments are probably the ones that are least qualified to judge.

[@judyhathcoat7853]

There are people out there drinking a lot of Haterade. I hope anyone with nothing positive to say gets blocked. They are just envious that you are as strong as you are and able to do so much work. Never mind being in the wide open spaces all day with those bebes! 😂😂❤

[@JillDonaho-q1d]

O has nothing to do with the subject of the video. Good job horse person!❤

[@CassieFick]

Brave behind a screen, saying mean hateful things they would never say in person. I enjoy your videos, ignore the poor stupid fools if you can.

[@maralonent6257]

No one should be calling her too fat, BUT it’s also important not to be overweight on a horse. Perhaps those concerns could have been made in a less rude way,

[@ridgehilljillie9429]

Well, this channel just got a whole lot better, lol! Fellow reseller, here. Thrifting and horses, best channel ever, lol!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Heck yeah! When I find something really spectacular I splurge on a new rescue!

[@snailie]

Like probably most little girls, I'd always wanted a pony, but my parents wouldn't buy me one. At age 13, I persuaded them to at least send me on a week long "pony vacation". There I got to ride a beautiful gray tobiano gelding named Ivan. When I was back home and just thumbing through some horse classifieds, I found he was listed for sale at (if I remember correctly) around 6000DM, which would be about 3000€ today. I knew my parents wouldn't spend that money, so I started saving up myself. I never got to buy Ivan and for more than 10 years didn't have anything to do with horses at all, maybe save some beach ride every once in a while, until in 2008 I discovered there was a western ranch near my home that offered lessons. I went there, started taking lessons, and in 2010 bought one of their sale horses that no one else wanted. Takoda is a bay leopard gelding, assumed to be part Knabstrupper and part Thoroughbred, although nobody knows for sure and a I really don't care, for me it's about the horse's character, not about the pedigree. He just turned 27 and is still as fit as a fiddle, and I'm proud to say I've always been able to afford him on my own, without anyone helping me out or supporting me. Sometimes it's not easy, but definitely worth it.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Love this!!

[@darklylit595]

Yes please make a video about your first aid kit!

[@ielektra]

The horses are expensive, by themselves. But what I think keeps most people out of it, is the land. Buying or leasing enough land to keep horses on is prohibitive for many. I had to choose between my son and a horse. I kept my son.

[@kathy5939]

Geez Girl.. the energy you spend at the barn... If I only had an hour of your energy over 24 hours... Love your videos, so glad I found you!!!

[@pick10tennisjacquelinebogg23]

I cannot believe people tell you "you're too fat to ride" *any* horse! Sometimes we have to feel sorry for people being so miserable with themselves that they spend time being mean to someone else. I really enjoy your videos. Fun to see how the other folks live. Would love to have horses again, but it is not to be.

[@shannonedie4589]

Clever cowgirl is fine for her horses . But you can absolutely be too fat to ride . There are tons of people on the internet riding Shetland ponies and mini horses over three hundred pounds 😢😢they are ignorant enough to believe they can condition their tiny bodies to carry that much weight😮

[@leahnichol6665]

Thanks for this post. I had made up in my mind that you were single! I need to stop creating stories with minimal information. It does provide surprise and amusement though. I am grateful you find things to resell. I hate shopping so I like someone who curates resale things so I don’t have to use so much patience. I am amazed you went all day with only a hot dog and cinnamon stick. I would be eating horse feed by the time I got to the barn!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

If I don;t stop buying horses there is a pretty good chance I will be single.🤣

[@leahnichol6665]

@@TheCleverCowgirl 😂😂😂

[@helgam.dragosits2197]

​@@TheCleverCowgirlwell, if your partner doesn't fall for horses it is hard to accept more than one. so you have a very tolerant partner. 😊

[@bluecollarmom7341]

Ohh...Yes to the vet kit! Always good to have a well-stocked vet kit, you never know what new stuff they are going to find to get into that you are going to need to treat. My last horse was a walking medical disaster. He was always coming up with interesting ways to hurt himself or coming down with fun and expensive illnesses.

[@jules8299]

I am so happy you made this video! I'm owned by 3 horses and I'm on a budget. My horses are on our property so that helps with costs. I am always hunting for bargains and preventative health care. The feed stores in my area do have good deals and affordable feed. I'm adding more to my list thanks to your video! 🐎🐎🐎❤️ I'm officially inspired to start listing items on my online store again! 🙂

[@loriirons9503]

Same here my 3 are here on our property and we are always hunting for the very best deals on feed, etc. I buy in bulk and have had the very same hay supplier for over 20 years. They are a blessing to our family and we love to share them with children, whoever wants to come and learn to ride is welcome!

[@bernadettecartin]

Yup, could never afford to board. Grateful that I can have them right here. Also a lot easier to deal with issues like colic etc when you're right there.

[@frankieroberson3398]

My sentiments exactly; I will Dooor Dash, Do Data Entry & sell online; whatever it takes to take care of the herd!!! Oh, by the way Happy New Year!!!!

[@carola7893]

You should link your online store!! I would love to see what you find to sell!

[@ErikaDeyzel-yf1ot]

I was so drawn to your organised work ethic and gentle demeanor. Such an awesome example. My grandaughter and I just adore horses but rather an expensive hobby for us. Compliments of the season from sunny Cape Town, SA.🐎 🤗 🐈

[@cathymyers2473]

Good job CC! I knew I liked you! Life long thrifter here. Love horses too but never had one. Haters gonna hate😢 keep on doing it right!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I had no idea I had so many thrifters watching!❤️

[@nicolaxoxo1]

@@TheCleverCowgirlLove your coverage of used tack sales! We have a huge one yearly in Ocala Florida and I bought a wagon full 😊

[@frankfischer1281]

The amount of stuff that you do, and the amount of energy expended is truly amazing. Happy New Year (if you can find the time!).

[@shirleybishop4882]

Ps love your channel.😊

[@jyllgraney4491]

I think I found your channel maybe a month or two ago and I really love watching you and learn so much from you!! And then…I watched this video!! So, I also resell online and desperately want to get a few horses but you know…life!! I ride and help out at a barn around the corner from me so I’m very lucky! I’ll be taking care of the horses next week while they are out of town and it’s just the best!! I loved this video showing what you do and how very hard and time consuming it is to resell and I completely understand!! I love that you rescue your horses as well, I’m a rescue advocate and it’s my dream to rescue some horses and take care of them for life!! If I wasn’t so far away, I’d love to thrift w you!!! Much love from New York State ❤ have all the churros you want and I hope you make lots of sales this weekend 🫶🏼

[@kristinenowak4596]

I'm from NYS too. Rochester area. It's been such a mild winter. I hear there's a coming storm...hope it's not too bad. Stay warm!

[@jyllgraney4491]

@@kristinenowak4596 I’m in Rochester too! Well, down in Honeoye Falls…great to hear from you!

[@kristinenowak4596]

I live in a "ranch" house in Henrietta! I love CC channel. Always looking forward to her next video. Many years ago l rode at Meadows of Mendons Stable. Now l go the Y for exercise.

[@jonrossman6706]

I cannot say how much i appreciate you making this video. My wife and i were just talking about how its so late at night and we're still taking care of animals and soing chores. I'm glad we're not the only ones. A lot of times I'm feeding cows at midnight adter i get home from work. And of course our horse will sometimes voice her dissatisfaction that the cows got frsh hay and she didn't so i have to give her some also. We are bargain hunters also and I'm definitely going to check tractor supply to see what deals they have right now. And to thise of you that said you're too fat to ride Stuey, well they can just suck an egg. 😂

[@Froby2378]

My coworkers just don’t get it. If I go out and get home at 9:30 pm there’s still hours of feeding and Pooh shoveling to be done!! They go home and go to sleep. I must say tho I love my life and absolutely do not mind at alll not having a social life with humans.

[@miselwilliams4052]

I am the same height as you- I rode a 12.2 hand pony for years! She was a great little horse, and had no problem with my size. God created horses perfectly for what we use them for! People are so weird now days🤣. Go ahead and ride that little guy.

[@SCCL1000]

YIKES! Yes, I'm glad you took us through your day, told us about your work and your thought processes. If I didn't know before, I suspected how incredible you are. I admire you greatly. May the New Year find you both happy and healthy.

[@annierush3223]

I've been a horse lover my whole life but my urban lifestyle today doesn't permit me to have a horse. I love your channel, love your personality, and deeply appreciate your dedication to horses that others have given up on. This video titled how 'normal' people afford horses provides such important information to those who deeply care about horses, but fear the financial commitment to do them justice. You give me hope that one day I may be provided the opportunity to show a horse my gratitude for the magic they bring to our lives. Thank you.

[@suemcfarlane4199]

First aid kit review would be good

[@KaiOcean]

I love your pragmatic approach to life.

[@janisnelson26]

I really like your channel. The reselling is a great way to bring in an income. Good for you! ❤

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Thanks so much! I love bargain hunting and it is way more fun when you are basically getting paid to do it!

[@mustanghildago4540]

@@TheCleverCowgirl I would love a chance to buy the duvet with the horse print! Also, I believe other viewers would be interested in getting the information to purchase from your eBay store.

[@Sine-gl9ly]

Even here in the UK, where small ponies seem more popular than over on t'other side of the pond, very small size blankets/rugs can be hard to get. I ended up making rugs for them myself on an old, solid sewing machine when I found the ones I'd bought for my three littlies needed major alterations as they were not correctly proportioned.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I think that will be my next step! Custom pony blankets!

[@Sine-gl9ly]

@@TheCleverCowgirl If I were doing it again, I would buy one rug only, in the nearest I could get to the right size, and use it as the basis for all my patterns. If you have a heavy-duty sewing machine, your biggest issue will probably be getting the correct hardware, but fortunately, big dog and hiker sized hardware is usually sufficient for the tinies. One thing about fitting your tinies with tailor-made rugs, by the time you've finished draping them in muslins and fitting them correctly with gathers, darts and gussets, they'll be inured to anything and you could wrap them up in Christmas paper as a gift, if you wanted to! Because they are so small you can often use offcuts of technical fabrics which would be frighteningly expensive to use for a bigger horse. Of course our major problem here is relentless cold rain, usually with wind, so rugs get bone-achingly heavy to change, and everyone needs at least two or three, so there's a chance that there might be a dry, or at least dry-er, rug available. The old-fashioned canvas rugs could take a week to dry but fortunately technical fabrics are much faster to dry.

[@barbaralandrycooper3892]

@@TheCleverCowgirl Chicks Saddlery has some crazy good deals on blankets right now. A lot of mini ones too.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

@@barbaralandrycooper3892 ooooo I’ll have to check them out! Thank you!

[@emk7132]

Yes to the vet kit! I had the unfortunate experience of not yet having one put together before my newish horse injured herself. Learned the hard way that there are some things you want to keep immediately on hand!

[@sharonfound4493]

I enjoyed the way you got your message across to viewers. Always annoyed how people are so quick to judge. Wish you and your family the best for the New Year!

[@diannanash5671]

Go you, clever cowgirl- so glad you enjoyed the churro! Love your videos and your savvy business practice. Your horses are so fortunate to have such a caring person attend to their needs. Keep shining 😊

[@teresastokes6053]

i love your channel. thank you for having a good you tube!

[@bearlyplaying]

Some people can just be really rude. Luckily, when I post to my horsey channel I tend to get more positive comments than negative ones. I really love your videos! They’re super relaxing and interesting to watch. I also love all the information you give about auctions.

[@christinaveeckman111]

Happy New Year . Med kit would be interesting also hands on heath checking. What to look for or look out for. 🐎👍

[@marialindgren4112]

I can"t believe that your viewers comment on your weight. How rude, you are by far the most wonderful horse-expert/rehabilitater and I think you make the world a better place one horse at a time. People should keep their negativity to themself and focus on becoming better themself. Keep up your wonderful work!❤

[@jonrossman6706]

I was reading through the comments and seen people saying about wanting a horse but never getting one. You only live once, so live. Buy a horse and enjoy it while you can. I e seen so many people pass away that never fot the chance to live. Trust in God he has got you. Live, laugh, and most importantly love everyone and everything in your life. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow. 😉🤗 All the best from Central PA and happy new year

[@D07770]

@jonrossman6706 Well, it's not that simple. Sometimes it's financially not possible because it's not only buying it but also being able to afford a horse including vet.costs and so forth. This certainly can't be ignored.

[@randomvielleuse527]

I am definitely supported by the Divine but still, not enough money and not enough health to have any pet let alone a horse. I depend on the kindness of friends to ride once in a while, or to try out things I learn about ground work for my horse fix. A couple of hours' ride at the walk and on the level can put me down for days with fatigue so. Daily chores are simply not possible for me. I still get to ride now and then and put to use some of the many things I've learned over the years but having a personal horse is just not going to happen for me. Not unless the Divine sends me another situation where I can ride when I can and for free. It's happened several times and I'm very grateful and it might happen again! You never know. :)

[@Artfull-Spin_Search]

Love the way you think and plan. The churro looks delicious and someone who burns so many calories just keeping warm can certainly “afford” a treat. We live in Eastern Washington and I have mad respect for everyone who spends time outdoors in the winter months.

[@gmariet1391]

😂😂🤣🤣happy New Year! You are not too fat !❣️😊♥️🐎🐎❄️🐎🐎 You work hard for your horse passion ! I'm impressed 💯🌌🌄

[@donevacooper3259]

Enjoy that churro and ignore those who have nothing better to do than spew hateful comments. I love the care you give your horses! I’ve never owned one and never will but I enjoy your channel.

[@lovelylu66500]

I’m exhausted after joining you on your shopping trip. I love your channel and watch every episode. I’m planning on outliving my last horse who is 21 now and I’m 82. Can’t bear the thought of leaving her to someone else. Wish you well in your selling business. I always check eBay for things. Have sold my saddles there, bought some too.

[@robertfarrell5269]

I had horses back in the day, now that I am a señor citizen, 67, I keep thinking I wouldn't mind owning a couple, once again. I enjoy your channel and how you navigate challenges with horses. thank you so much....

[@moochymooo]

Go for it, Robert😃 I had horses for decades but at 68 old injuries have come back to haunt me, plus recently diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis so sadly I don't even have that last ride I've been yearning for, left in me😥 I just have to get my horse fix from the ground when I visit my kids and on the farm. It's a work in progress to turn my almost 4 yr old Grandson into a cowboy and ride his pony more😃 He loves big tractors and hunting with his folks more at this stage.

[@MegF142857]

Interesting. I'm your age, but don't think of myself as a "senior". Guess I am. Just keeping my 2 pony size horses keeps me working hard. I don't ride them anymore & hopefully they will live many more years yet. I've thought when I'm even older that I might downsize to miniatures with any new horse. I can't imagine my life without a horse or two in it.

[@kristinenowak4596]

CC thanks so much for your video. It was fun to go shopping with you! You sure are a bargain hunter! You work so hard caring for your horses. They are beautiful. And you are so knowledgeable. I used to ride western in my mid 50s and loved it. Except the time l fell off and bruised my hip and it was a bad contusion. Out of work a couple weeks. When l first started l wasnt able to post much cuz my legs were too weak. Once l got stonger l could go around the arena 70+ times without stopping! They horses name was Hotshot and used to be a race horse. With that name l was a little scared. The owner of the stable said she could saw me get off balance and he would move and scoop me up! How cool. They asked me to ride a horse that was all ready tacked up one day and l was reluctant but rode Eastman...the one l fell off of when the cinch was too loose and l was falling and tried to stay on by grabbing him with my feet which told him to canter and l fell off Boom! I hope to start trail riding in the spring at a place in the Bristol Mountains in Upstate NY. Nice to chat with you. Have a happy and prosperous New Year and stay healthy!

[@Theweldingmillennial]

Wow so cool to see your routine. Maybe some time you can do a video on how you got in to horses. I want to see all the 4H round up pics.

[@irishphilly]

I was thinking for the New Year, I might try to be a nice person--already too challenging. I'm in CA and if I could send you a busload of homemade churros, extra lard, I'd drive them myself. (My ears are pinned back & I might kick.) Cracked up when you mentioned you have a Hubster(!)--& he almost got a shoeing! Oh, my stars. Forgot you might have a husband---in your spare time. Love that you are as practical w his presents as you are at auctions w tack or bidding. Enjoy your vids, but today? Felt odd, like I should be helping, not kicking' it. Love watching you work. Dinner time: Think I'd better find a churro & some ice cream. Happy New Year.

[@RosemaryFehlner]

I always love the appearances of Tiny in your videos. Because I grew up with horses and was the person who pushed to get some barn cats when I was 5, I remain cat person to this day. I can’t imagine having horses without cats and a dog (we usually had two farm dogs). Are horses expensive? Yes, but certainly not out of reach expensive. If I did not live in the city now and made a little more money, I would love to have a a herd of three. For now, I have two house cats ☺️❤️

[@iforester4449]

Great video - hard working and enterprising. I enjoyed reading all the comments from all the other "normal" people who have found ways to keep their horses and ponies. I was 50 when I bought my pony and considerably older now. She's retired out at grass and I probably should be! I have had a wonderful time with her, and like many people have done extra work of all sorts to keep her. Live this life and follow your equine dreams.

[@dort1516]

I am so proud of you for eating the churro on camera. Some people have a lot of anger, jealousy and hate in their souls. I hope you can continue to let the negative comments roll off your back. Always remember there are 99.99 percent of us that do not agree with any part of the negative comments. So glad you are on KZbin. May your New Year be blessed.

[@marilynsears7611]

You sound like me back in my younger days! I worked as a waitress for years and my Moto was “ gotta pay for the hay” lol! I truly admire the way you handle your horses . Their behavior shows how much effort and understanding you put into each one!

[@Shelleysnail]

Thanks for brightening my day and being super informative. I wanted a poney when I was little, I thought it’d be no sweat. My mum knew better however, as she had horses growing up. So it was a no for me. I am starting to see from you how expensive it is. I enjoyed the shopping trip, thanks for bringing us along. Happy New Year to you and yours; all the horses and ponies, Tiny and Mr Clever Cowgirl. I hope you get time for a couple glasses of something with bubbles.

[@sassykat2000]

The pocket scalpels are perfect for something like an abscess. Worthwhile buy. 👍

[@eryncalobeer]

Thanks for keeping it real....I love how you don't sugar coat it but add your magic and make these horses lives so much better... You are a fairy God Mother

[@melanies.6030]

Wow, I need to go shopping at farm stores more often!😁 Thanks for the ride-along!

[@juliederry3719]

It’s hard looking after one horse let alone how many you have, kudos to you for what you do, and there were certainly some fantastic bargains to be had, hope you have a wonderful prosperous new year, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@mrgarner4796]

You thrift shop like my daughter. I remember when she was going to college she worked in retail and she knows a bargain when she sees one. She is a domestic engineer and watches her spending. You amaze me at what you do and accomplish in your day. You are super organized. I do look forward to seeing your videos. I love all your animals.

[@DinahMcKim]

I loved going shopping with you.

[@DinahMcKim]

Hey let’s do that again. 😀

[@francineherron1940]

I love the way you shop, I shop that way too. I go to the clearance rack first, then sale racks before I go to buy retail prices.i once consigned a pretty black sequence dress and I never received a check for that...and they didn't know what happened to it..... right 🤨. Needless to say I will never consign again. I hope you get your money for the saddle!!

[@bonnieyoung3370]

Nice longer video. The time flew by.✌️

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

The first cut was 15 min longer! :)

[@sandybowers5085]

You are the hardest working person on KZbin!!! Much respect for you CC❣️

[@sunnyseacat6857]

Frugal and strategic. Yipee!

[@Kashgar2007]

We have a foal blanket for one of our donkeys, but they have also been hard to find. Recently, I found giant dog blankets that will probably fit. I want to measure before buying.

[@faithsmith5840]

For the mini blanket look at the dog coats on chicks saddlery!. That's where I found one for my mini.

[@WMNana-nt4ky]

Thank you for sharing your routine with us - really enjoy your videos - don’t let the trolls and mean people get to you cause they have no life goals but to make other sad - wishing you a wonderful 2024 ☺️

[@virtualselfie6899]

🤩🤩CC, you certainly live up to being a good consumer; no one budgets in my family and it ends up total chaos, so I do it, like BOGO, coupons, wearing each others' shoes, spray 'n wash instead of buying new shirts all the time, those $5 gloves were a steal; and what doesn't fit you or yours, you can sell in your online, e-commerce store. Great show and ideas! Many that I know are working 2-3 jobs, gigs, contracts, so keep on rockin there.

[@pauleneadams474]

I had wanted a horse when I was around 7 or 8. I wanted to know everything about them. I did get a chance to ride a pony but obviously didn't know how. I still love them at 57. But back then as a city girl who knew no one nearby who had anything to do with horses I simply didn't have an opportunity to get involved with them. These days are so wonderful that there's information like this out there. I enjoy living vicariously through you. Thanks

[@0hMyLife]

Look at the dog blankets for your appy pony 😊❤

[@janetmarshall7171]

Horse Ownership is not 🚭🚫 easy!! But if you are willing to put in the money 🤑💰 and hard work?? It's very beneficial.

[@Vivienlewis]

Hi. It can be expensive to own your horse, but it is the best way. I found a really cheap field and then i bought, each week exactly what my horse needed. Not fancy stuff or xtras. I took horses straight from the racetrack. To give them a nicer life.. i hope. I rode them all myself, ive had 7 in my lifetime, all beautiful, intelligent thorobreds. Im not at all competitive. My greatest pleasures were spending all day with them, riding out on our own and seeing them accept things in their stride and understanding. I worked in the evenings.in later years i had a horse lorry, so we travelled about, riding pictturesque routes, staying away, from yorksire to Cornwall, lovely. They always came to me on 1 legbut gradually calmed down, but they never lost their willingness and forwardness. It was something i really wanted to do so , so i went without other stuff. Im glad i did. My last horse has died and im in my 70s, and i miss the way of life i created for myself. There is no such word as cant.

[@yalissa73]

Have you checked out large dog horse blankets? 20yrs ago on the east coast they were making horse blankets for dogs and some mini horse people were buying them as well.

[@kiminalaska9363]

I am exhausted watching what your day entails. Thanks for the video

[@caitlinshank9818]

I've been enjoying your videos for the last few weeks and was really tickled by this one! I got a job in the critical care ward of our teaching hospital recently, so hearing that you used to do that work was really cool! I bet you have impressive chops as a vet tech. I'm not a horse person but love learning, so thank you for putting out so many informative videos!

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

You work so hard. Those are some long hours. If that's all you ate for lunch and work that hard, that was not much food. I'm glad to find someone else who shops like I do. So happy I found your channel. You keep eating what you want. Take Care of yourself, Amazing Cowgirl.

[@lmp8932]

As a fellow reseller I would have been right beside you for those bargains! Several sets of shoe spikes, a couple of pairs of mens boots and the shoes you bought...I have never seen such good sale prices here in South Australia where I live but I never stop looking. Thrift stores, anywhere really. I had a lovely new 36" winter rug a little while ago, picked up for $10 in the local 'Op shop', Pity I didn't 'know' you then 🙂 Thanks for taking us along with you😁🦘🦘🦘

[@kimtyndall876]

Well now I really like you. Your a thrift store shopper good for you. Our tractor supply does not have these good sales unfortunately. Take care in the cold loved the video.

[@littlewiseowl4405]

My favorite videos all in one; your boots, shoes, your lunch, and laughing at the 'you are too fat ' comment! After this, I need to go shopping😮

[@aliciabyrnes7872]

You go girl! You are amazing ❤ wish I could do that here down under in Australia. Keep those videos coming, love it.

[@hahaha9076]

Hussle and thrift. Tony the Greek featured in my early life. He say to me. Become a merchant. In this day and age there are rivers of gold flowing right by us. Once upon a time you had to set up a location with overheads. 9pm snuggling tiny. 😂 You're a gem.

[@sunnyskies4628]

I think you are brilliant for doing your store online. ROFL. I saw so many things in the first store I wanted!!! Nothing like that in our area. Plus all Goodwill stores should offer a 20% off coupon when you donate to them. Our Goodwill store is MUCH!! pricier too. After Covid the prices shot up wayyyyy too high.

[@libbyyue233]

I enjoyed going along with you on your shopping trip. What woman doesn't enjoy shopping on occasion.

[@judytinker3392]

Very cool horse toys thank you to whoever sent them to you. Skeletal is so cute. look at him with that ball. How fun horses are so smart.

[@kittycuddler5973]

Animals do like their routines. If I ever stayed up extra late my dearly departed dog would get real put out. Thanks for the ride along, you're an industrious lady to support your horse habit. Yes to a video on your med kit, I seem to enjoy watching whatever you post. Would love to see more on Nigel the cute. ❤

[@georgiaanderson4483]

Love this look at your day 💕. Very cool. You got a lot done. It's very fascinating.

[@shirleybishop4882]

I love your channel but this is one of my favorite videos. I’m a bargain shopper too and appreciated all of your bargains. You go girl, I’m your fan!!!

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

Would love to see your med kit. Loved this video. Thanks!!

[@loriirons9503]

I really dislike the Ariat slip ons, there is no support especially at the heel. Here we have Tractor Supply, Farm and Fleet, Theisens, Farm and Home, Rural King, and Farm King lol! Muck boots have a slip on that I absolutely love when I don't want to wear my knee high Muck or mid calf Muck boots. I thrift everywhere and anywhere I can because the horses come first, so we buy used here!

[@HARDMASADA]

I'll tell ya I have had some bad breaks too, in my 70+ years. I wear compression around the home (retired Military). I was in the Medical field and I know how important feet/leg/hips/back care are when working in the high impact area. This video was very informative, in that it lets us in to peek at what type of person you are. I am glad to hear that you have someone, close, who supports what you are doing; that is important NOW and down the ROAD (Years)

[@emk7132]

You work hard!

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

i buy premium horse bedding for my hens and roos and its so affordable!! Just under $8, big compressed block of aspen bedding. I have to make a special trip for it but its worth it. Ive seen a quarter size of aspen bedding go for 4 times more than what i pay. Its like they mark it up for smaller animals. Buy for larger animals and the same product costs less.

[@tjm00000]

I had to chuckle over your comment about the churro; that´s the spirit lol. Haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate. I love all your videos, but this one is very interesting, and the discounts in the US are amazing: 70% + another 50%, wow, that´s what I call a deal. Don´t have all the great thrift stores that you have there, more´s the pity, so I can enjoy them vicariously through your channel. Thanks! 🙂

[@dyanalayng5507]

Good idea to resell good thrift store pieces online. Good for you. As a senior, all of my clothes except jeans and shoes, come from our local thrift store. Good for household stuff too.

[@SlickSydney]

Good score on the deals woman!! 😜💶

[@stardust949]

cool! Interesting shopping video---nice change of pace. (I think your hubby is crazy for passing on those awesome boots) Your channel must bring in a few bucks too!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

It's helping pay some bills now!

[@Anij34]

I really liked this style of video. Thank you for sharing...and I pray that the saddle is found...or the payment sent!

[@cassiafirewill8739]

I genuinely think that every girl, at some moment or other at least, in some capacity ( most often to a great capacity,) has loved/wanted/dreamed of horses.

[@falcolf]

Another thing that probably helps is just living in a cheaper part of the continent! I live in the most expensive part of North America and I can't even dream yet of having a horse so I keep the notion of finding cheaper pastures on my mental backburner in the hopes of making it happen someday. An equine adventure buddy would sure make venturing into the backcountry less lonely. (Always love and find your videos soothing, happy new year!)

[@lesliebisset1318]

thank you for sharing your day job and amazing products also You have amazing energy

[@khall999]

Looove watching. You’re awesome! Thank you

[@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153]

…I enjoyed the shopping trip and would watch more of these. 😁 You need at least two churros to get thru a long day like this. 😉 A definite yes to showing us your emergency vet kit. …Happy New Year to you, your family, and all the animals. 🤗🥳 🌾 🐴🤎

[@SocialShires]

I have the perfect answer for people who ask about the cost. I tell them if they could afford a brand new car and expenses (insurance etc) and have some left for repair, then they could have a horse instead and drive an older car.