Big Mama Finally Arrives - Reunited with Son After 3.5 Years!

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Ok, I see a lot of recent comments on here about the BURRS in the horses' manes and tails. These are the seed heads of the burdock plant. We are on a 160 acre WILDERNESS ranch and burdock is all over the place, despite brush mowing. They cause no damage to the horses whatsoever, I check regularly (see video linked below). They actually prefer them in the their tails because they can nail the horseflies better - of which we also have tons, they are huge, and take literal chunks of flesh out of the horses. If I remove the burrs from a horse (which takes 3 hours) in less than 5 hours - not even a day - ALL the burrs are back in again. NO, I will not pour chemicals all over the land to make burdock disappear. I am following regenerative agriculture and permaculture principles. The burdock is HELPING the land - read on... Burdock's medicine is to cleanse and detox. For humans, you can make a tincture from the root and it is fabulous for the liver, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder. In Japan, the root is a popular food (sauteed with carrots - I had it when I lived in Tokyo and it was delicious) called Gobo. For the land, burdock does the same job of cleansing and detoxing, it also pulls up minerals through it's large, deep root and contributes these minerals to the topsoil. This is why you'll often see a lot of burdock on land like this, that was terribly overgrazed by cattle for 15 years before I bought it, or areas where the soil is poor and in need of help. THE HORSES do not mind the burrs at all. They do not want me to remove them. I did remove Zorra's once - took 3 hours and by the evening they were all back in there again. So regardless of how I feel about the burrs, there is literally no point. In this video, the majority of the burrs are actually gone! If you want to see what they looked like last winter when the burrs were the worst, and my discussion with burdock and the horses, watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLdl4SKr96Wfsk Also note: Most of this herd are WILD HORSES that are well used to all of mother nature's gifts, are not bothered, and have their own ways of dealing with things. They do not require, nor want human assistance most of the time. If they do, they ask me. I will not be answering individual comments about the burrs LOL. I will pin this reply to the top and hopefully people will see it. p.s. If everyone who has posted an accusatory, critical comment about burdock burrs on my videos would donate $10 each, I could get my skid steer fixed and would be able to mow even more of them in August!

[@CherylHunnicutt]

Honestly I don't who would keep bringing horses on to a property until you fix the issue... fence some large pastures off with gates so you can control where they are and use bush hoggs the cut the burr plants down while the horses are in another pasture

[@MrBetc]

I make my own tinctures and actually have Elderberry on the go now ,it will be ready for the fall and winter here in Canada. Funny how used to come across the burdock plant for yrs and now cant seem to find it as much. Thank you so much for sharing, love seeing the horses being so free.

[@debndogs2208]

No excuses Jini - you are in serious denial. How you could allow this to happen to these horses and then laugh about it is astonishing. You are an enlightened woman - fix this problem now - the horses will thank you for it.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

@@MrBetc Oooh I LOVE Elderberry - one of my favorites! It's interesting how many herbalists purposely cultivate burdock, when on a property like this (that was abused for so many years) there are just TOO many. However, with selected mowing and allowing the land to balance itself, I don't think they will be such a problem in a few years time.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

@@debndogs2208 I encourage you to read Isabella Tree's book WILDING. She had the entire village raging at her and holding meetings about her 'negligence' and 'misguided notions'. When you do things differently, by *listening* to all of nature, you are usually not understood or supported.

[@molossergirl2]

Horses are masters of beauty and I so love to see them running free. In such a dark world as ours, this was a light for the soul. Thank you.

[@steel12city17cowgirl]

Oh My Gosh, Jini!!! We all have been waiting for this day and moment to witness!! I had tears of joy streaming down my cheeks….. It was everything and more to see them reunite and greet Big Mama!!! The most emotional part for me was Juno and Aude nose to nose saying Hello and then when Juno was herding the rest to let Monturo and Aude have their space!! What a Beautiful sight and a Wonderful day!! When they kinda calmed down it was as if they all knew that life was back to normal with Mama Aude back!! Loved the dance and pure joy that they felt…. She’s in for such a treat when she finally sees the vastness of the land and more Freedom!!! I can’t wait for the next and final reunion!! Jini you must be SO PROUD, of where you began and now where you have given these Amazing Wild horses , the best of both Worlds!!! That Look that Aude gave you was her Astonishing Grace to Thank you for keeping your promise!!! Congratulations Jini, you did it!!! Bravo Sister, Bravo!!! Lauren from Utah ✨💦🏔️🐴🏔️💦✨

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Thank you Lauren!! And YES so awesome to witness and makes my heart fill to overflowing. So good to have your lovely soul and endless positivity along for the journey xox

[@steel12city17cowgirl]

@@ListenToYourHorse I wouldn’t want to miss this journey for nothing!! I’ve learned so much from ever aspect of the Ranch

[@ListenToYourHorse]

@@steel12city17cowgirl The flack on this vid over the burdock burrs though... has me seriously considering whether to make my vids restricted to members only. Even if I just deleted every comment, that's still a lot of my time. Not sure what to do...

[@sherylbartlett3871]

Magnificant!! Nothing better than being reunited with your family.....Pure Love & @ few squabbles!. Thank you.....

[@angeloddrev]

14:07 That little look Audelina gave to you was everything, she thanked you ♥

[@ListenToYourHorse]

SO great! xo

[@annsjoholm7310]

So sweet to see Aude back with the Herd again, I've been looking forward to see this video ❤️. My brother passed away by suicide yesterday, to see the Herd ease the pain, give some rest in the sorrow. Thank you Jini and the Herd, bless you 🙏.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Oh Anne, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you much love xox

[@annsjoholm7310]

@@ListenToYourHorse Thank you Jini 🙏

[@molossergirl2]

Bless your heart, I lost my brother to suicide 17 months ago. It hurts and we are left with so much uncertainty and questions. Seeing this reunion gives us hope and helps to ease the ache. This video is so beautiful thank you.

[@annsjoholm7310]

@@molossergirl2 I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️. Life goes on, said Bell, a horse today...kind of a permission I needed. Its ok, life goes on. Bless you ❤️

[@chrisreynolds3351]

OMG Ann, I a so sorry to hear the sad news about your brother. I hope you find peace in your heart and mind soon. So glad these images of the horses help to soothe your pain.

[@MetatronsWing]

THAT WAS JUST SO BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU JINI! I was in tears when they started running in joy! Just made my morning! have a wonderful day, and tell Audi I said Welcome home Mama! 💙💗💞😻

[@cutefan5playsmsp895]

Beautiful to watch, could watch for hrs. Wish all horses could be so lucky

[@Jax52reg]

She looks so regal! We humans are fortunate to live in their world!

[@lynnclark4208]

The scenery was breathtaking! I dont know where you are, but it took my breath! 😊 Momma is precious 💖 💗 💓 💕

[@ListenToYourHorse]

We are near Vernon, BC, Canada. And Aude's son is the palomino colored horse (he is 3/4 Belgian, 1/4 Fjord)

[@lynnclark4208]

Thank you!

[@Susan-f7z]

I am crying my eyes out! This is so beautiful to watch, thank you for posting. I had several horses and mules in my lifetime. I was their forever home. I am on the back side now and just can't wait to see them in heaven. Dear, you don't have to explain the burdocks to me. I totally get it. I cleaned many a horse only to have them take a big roll in the pasture. I am sure your equines are willing to put up with this small inconvenience for the joy of a nice pasture. God bless

[@Susan-f7z]

One side note, at some point when she settles down, get her teeth checked. I am a retired horse dentist and have seen how a good filing improves their overall constitution and temperment.

[@orchids6404]

Such beautiful land, scenery, horses! Quiet and soothing. Nature.

[@tanjamaria8408]

So beautiful, thank you so much for sharing this 💚

[@dustymannjr3925]

I love watching this. Thank you very much

[@horse-lover68]

Because you are with her, too. Wonderful to see this, best whishes from Austria 🙋❣️🇦🇹🐎🐎

[@elizabethhauck2495]

This is so beautiful it made me get teary eyed. Very special thank you!

[@ListenToYourHorse]

You are so welcome!

[@MrBetc]

Oh my gosh, Big Mama is such a beauty. Absolutely love seeing how calm she is with you and your husband. You are so blessed to reunite her with her son and herd.

[@0258325]

Watching this was so wonderful. You have taken the time to see this beautiful animal have a wonderful life.❤❤❤

[@Lo51848]

A beautiful moment. Wild horses are such a pleasure to watch. Love that there are no fences, didn’t look for burrs, just pure enjoyment

[@jefferyschirm4103]

These are just feral horses not wild !!

[@Lo51848]

@@jefferyschirm4103 I wouldn’t know the difference not being an expert

[@ListenToYourHorse]

@@jefferyschirm4103 *Semi-feral means the horse has a legal owner, but the owner doesn’t touch them or interact with them. My previously semi-feral crew lived untouched on a large ranch in the interior of BC and were all malnourished when they went to auction. They all have the same Belgian stallion father, but their mothers are different. **Feral (wild horse) mustang means the horse is not owned or touched by humans and runs wild/free across a large range, foraging for food and water without human assistance. Since many of my readers/viewers are in the USA, I often refer to my previously feral crew as ‘mustangs’ or ‘wild mustangs’. Not only for ease of understanding, but I’m hoping that the stories I share will help people feel more comfortable with adopting a BLM mustang - as there are so many living barren lives in dirt holding pens (about 50,000 of them). And they are truly wondrous creatures, often far safer than a domestic stabled horse.

[@ritamatthews2942]

This is dream , thank you. I will live through you. Thank you very much.

[@Mostly_Sunny007]

Excellent musical score accompanying the horses’ movements. Wonderful film very heartwarming, thanks for sharing your journey.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

You're so welcome!

[@treece01]

Lady you have mastered the art of making YT videos amazing! At 14:10 when the herd comes together and the music starts 👩‍🍳👩‍🍳chefs kiss that moment was perfection!

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@amiekp]

Amazing animals. The herd looks so hilarious with their forelocks all locked in burrs XD So beautiful, thank you for making this all happen and for sharing!

[@debndogs2208]

Hilarious??? You cannot be serious - it is painful for them and shocking. The horses have to live like that forever unless someone helps them - it’s dreadful to see them like this. There is only one way to fix this and that’s to cut them out. Horrendous more like it.

[@Ketowski]

@@debndogs2208 They won’t be like that forever. They’re already reduced. And know other horses that were like that initially, but they aren’t anymore. Similar to people thinking horses ‘belong in stalls’. It been found to be not true and usually detrimental to horse health, in most cases. With some rare exceptions.

[@f4yj805]

OMG. You both are too awesome people. Especially that love your 🐴 so mucho ❤❤

[@pennygrimes8425]

Audelina the magnificent 💖 Thank you for sharing this!

[@shellyrussell5567]

They are beautiful and so is the land

[@MetatronsWing]

ps... I took screen shots of Montaro and Mama when they were alone and touching noses... they formed the perfect heart shape! just made me so happy. thank you Jini.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Yes! It was so beautiful. Swoon.

[@hummingbird_chirps8520]

@@ListenToYourHorse Those burrs... 😬

[@Ketowski]

@@hummingbird_chirps8520 So horrible. Better to have beautiful halters Abe be stuck in a barn.

[@sondraleonard212]

“We’ve got ourselves a Convoy!” Love it! From the old 80s movie!

[@mandywilson4399]

Lovely video the horses are beautiful.🙏🏻

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Oh that dance! I felt that is every part of my soul, right down to three year old me seeing Black Beauty (1994) for the first time.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Awesome! I know you just what you mean. And yes, the ending you would have wanted for Black Beauty xo

[@sheila1115]

that is a beautiful location for a ranch. i would love to live there...

[@christineharbacheck2415]

If all horses.... Sooo beautiful ❤️😍 THANK YOU 🥰

[@emeliejonsson1363]

Aw.. That was something precious for sure. Well done Jini and herd.

[@lilnh1039]

Beautiful

[@sherry1674w]

OMG...WHAT A BEAUTIFUL REUNION. THANKS FOR SHARING...GOD BLESS THEM ALL AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR HELPING MOMMA BE REUNITED WITH HER FAMILY. AMEN.

[@ritamatthews2942]

God bless you and thank you for all you do for those horses. Absolutely loved this ❤ 👏

[@andrewpaige6571]

Absolutely love this video. This is my first time doing it and I love the relationship and the open this up the pastors at how the other horses receive the new horse. God bless you.

[@mtnpeace2]

Wonderful video. I learned a lot and I found their reunions so touching!❤️🦋

[@gungho6798]

Beautiful countryside you reside in. Similar to where I grew up in South Africa . I purchased race horses that never cut it on the track and trained them as show jumpers or three phase . Awesome videos you have.

[@Dojustdoandbe]

This joy upon joy upon joy. I cannot believe it’s been well over 3 years since splitting. I can’t believe I’ve been following you this long and it all started with me searching for a role model on keeping horses without riding them!

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Right??! Time has gone into warp speed! xo

[@ezlow1065]

Aaaw so beautiful seeing Juno n Aude touching noses! Gosh you must be over the moon Jini having such a smooth journey and Mama finally there! So looking forward to Kaliah rejoining herd! Thankyou for sharing this precious moment. Much love from Aus 💖

[@lindayaya59]

Just found you with big momma. Congratulations. She is happy I'm sure. ❤

[@pamelabyse2160]

So awesome!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karaamundson3964]

What a lovely herd.

[@martindowling1401]

Beautiful horses!

[@susanswazey7255]

always makes me teary but full of joy! Thank you!

[@imba.hjaltalin]

Hi! I really loved this video!! She has a very strong character. She was very conscious the whole time with how she moved. I believe she knew about the herd right away but just wanted a few restful moments by herself before the big interaction. She shows a calmness the whole time and you can see how the herd gets more and more relieved even if there is still some tension. Its a big thing to have to be in such an interaction after a long trail ride. Sometimes keeping a horse seperate for a day can be helpful. Or keep them alone in a small field for a few days with someone of their own gender. You could also have put the son with her. But another mare would also have been great. Just suggestions. I had a horse who travelled 7 hours and put him in a field where he could see other horses. Then after ca 20 minutes I went and got my other horse and had them together for 10 days. Then let them in with a herd of 30. My otger knew this herd and was a guardian horse. He introduced his friend around and the cooles thing happened: They were inseperable within the group. In only 10 days a deep friendship had been made. Perhaps it is intervening but I think it is important to do so rather than letting a new horse in a big herd. They may not rest properly until after a week especially if they are high ranked horses. If they are followers or goofballs they will be okay. This new was an older very high ranked horse, I would call him a mentor horse.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Yes I am a big fan of putting a new horse in a separate field where they can greet and work out issues over a wooden fence first. In this case, I asked Audelina and she said, No, put her straight in, so I did.

[@imba.hjaltalin]

@@ListenToYourHorse thanks so much for your answer, feel very honored and privileged. Thats so great you did that (could have guessed, and perhaps u even said in the video and I missed it, I was unable to have audio on full volume bc of my settings and no headphones). Awesome

[@ReptilesGeniales]

I haven’t seen your videos for ages but this was a video I really enjoyed, seeing them all a bit older was wonderful!!!! ❤

[@singularseeker]

Perfect..

[@lilnh1039]

Bless it

[@lauraalbertson7821]

What a great video! So Juno is Her Son ? I remember Juno when you had him gilded . You helped me so much . I had Little Bear gilded close to the same time . Bear is 2 now . This is a wonderful place to live for Horses ! I don’t know the back story. Where was Big Mamma all this time ? Bless you sweet friend ♥️🐴♥️ Laura

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Yes, Juno's mother is Audelina and his father is Montaro. 3.5 years ago, Montaro, Jax and Juno went to my friend's ranch in Northern BC. So that's why they separated, until I bought the ranch. Jax chose to stay with my friend Kesia, Montaro and Juno came to the ranch. And then I gradually moved the rest of the herd from the coast (down near Vancouver, BC) up to the ranch, near Vernon, BC. It's all on the blog if you ever want to follow the story.

[@brendacoulson]

So, so Beautiful 🤩 😍

[@yvonnebeavis1751]

I love horses but am also a little scared as I've never really been close to any. I love the way you are with the horses and allow them to just be. Thank you for your insightful video. I love the way you talked to them and about them. It's someone who understands and really cares. Thank you so much ❤

[@ListenToYourHorse]

You're so welcome - my husband was really scared of horses too. Now look at him with Aude and in my next video with Kaliah!

[@michelleshaw1211]

How Beautiful.😂

[@emmbabyrocks6830]

😊 thanks for sharing

[@earthlightstudio]

Around the 16 minute mark it looked like Juno was herding all the others away so his mom and dad could have some alone time :)

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Yep and Juno is Montaro's second in command. What surprised me is how Montaro gave space so quickly to Makah-Mahpee to have his greeting ceremony.

[@theleastofhisbrothers]

❤this you love those beautiful horses great to see this very similar country our to home vic high country Australia ❤️❤️❤️🦘🦘🦘😊

[@BlackBilby]

I was surprised when you said you sent the herd pictures of Mama. Not sure if you meant in print or emailed. But really impressed they have that much skill using a ohine ir computer.

[@sive-777]

Magical. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us.

[@lynnclark4208]

At 17:00 is that her son Juno? I'm new to your channel. 🙋‍♀️

[@virtualselfie6899]

❣💯 Just subscribed as this video of liberty horses really shows the interactions and ranking of Aude back into her herd where she was once alpha. Her son Juno welcomes her. Do you and Ian ever have to quarantine a new horse back into the herd as you have different pastures there for that? Great narration. Thank you for taking care of these awesome equines.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Yes we have a field they can go in if we arrive late, or if the herd needs some time to integrate/adjust.

[@virtualselfie6899]

@@ListenToYourHorse You're living the life! What a landscape and homestead! I was wondering about the horse trailer Ian was driving. It's all open and airy! Can you shut the "windows" in inclement weather? Have never seen an open horse trailer like this, very nice and calming for Aude, whom you didn't even need to tie up for that 6-hour trip.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

@@virtualselfie6899 That is a "custom" stock trailer I ordered from Featherlite in WA. You can specify everything exactly how you want it. Most horse trailers only have 2 rows of open slats, but for these guys (and knowing I would not be trailering in winter/snow) I ordered 3 rows. And 8' tall for Aude! You can get plexiglass strips that slide in if you want to 'close' the openings. They REALLY love being able to look out at the passing scenery. They love looking at water (esp. the ocean) and cities! Guess it's interesting to see how these weird human creatures live.

[@virtualselfie6899]

@@ListenToYourHorse Great, detailed answer. I'm saving it for reference, when I'm ready for one. I love horses being able to look out at the scenery and ocean. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me. Lol! you can easily put yourself in the shoes of your horse, saying how "weird these humans live." Nice writing! I'm thinking more and more like a horse. My family had them, Shetties and Appys, and I never tire of watching them run and romp free, this way, then that. You can feel their grounding and pure joy to be alive. I wish more people would learn the right way to ride. I have my RV prepped and I was just talking to a neighbor about packing a donkey behind a horse in order to get to a safer place. We had the fires out here and lost a lot of equines. It seems like the time is getting closer to move due to the world situation. So glad you got Aude! 😀

[@katmurphy6634]

Lovely reunion; you ought to do something about all those burrs.

[@Ketowski]

They’ve reduced significantly already.

[@61Paul]

Your explanation about Burdock's may be true. But I had two Angora cats that used to get burs and they would pull their hair so tight that it would cause lesions and maggots would get in them. I ended up shaving them every spring.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

If you watch the video I linked to, you will see that the burrs cause NO damage to the horses. And I check them thoroughly and regularly. We had a maine coon cat once, so I know what you mean though! Had to shave him even without there being burrs around.

[@Ketowski]

Cats and horses are quite different. Most cats are descended from desert cats, so their fluffy coats do tend to collect sticky plant seeds. Many horses have lived separate from humans quite healthfully and happily.

[@OWK000]

Burdock decorating their manes and tails? Do they dig and eat the roots as well?

[@Ketowski]

So much worse than horses stuck in stalls, isn’t it?,

[@MsGroovalicious]

Lovely installment of your herd's story. Is this Washington? Idaho? Thank you!!!!

[@ListenToYourGut1st]

Vernon, BC, Canada

[@LailaJohansssonSweden]

❤❤❤

[@shmavezz]

Whats the stuff all over all of the other horses mane & tails??

[@IonIsFalling7217]

They are burdock burrs. Jini has a post on her blog about what’s going on there!

[@debndogs2208]

Horrendous- to have allowed this to happen - poor horses will never get rid of them unless someone intervenes. The property owner should eradicate the burrs and the horses should never have been exposed to them .

[@IonIsFalling7217]

@@debndogs2208 Shockingly, the horses are totally okay with it. In the blog post mentioned, Jini goes through the same thought process, and it turns out that the burrs are just ugly, not harmful, and the burdock plants are doing a world of good for her soil. Not to mention that if the horses were still in the wild (where they would be without human intervention and greed) they would be in the same boat, only without access to olive oil and caring human to pull out the burrs if they ever decided they didn't want them.

[@Ketowski]

@@debndogs2208 They’ve already been reducing. Others have had the same problem, but it doesn’t last.

[@Ketowski]

@@debndogs2208 Yes, all horses need people. They can’t live without providing for their every need.

[@janetannhamdepalma736]

I lost my wonderful Morgan stallion due to burs , a calfateria bucket got tangled in his tail when I was not there and he was frightened and ran himself to exhaustion.

[@Ketowski]

These horses aren’t usually fed with buckets and most were feral to begin with and quite independent. Would you be as concerned about horses all locked up in stalls?

[@candymennega1153]

First time watching! I used baby oil to remove burdock. I'm a new subsciber.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Olive oil is my fave - because it's really good for skin too. Works great for even super tangled manes/tails.

[@jeannepatterson3894]

Where’s the water?

[@Ketowski]

The water? Have you watched any other videos?

[@conniekenny3829]

That really isn’t the best way to introduce a new horse to a herd. Always good to keep the new one in a separate pasture from the other, allowing them to smell and get used to each other over the fence

[@MomBuilds]

What is in their mane and tails

[@debndogs2208]

Burrs - horrendous isn’t it?

[@Ketowski]

She’s pinned a comment about it.

[@nancysimpson4246]

It’s a very long ride for Hollyn horses but I think they’re doing fine or big mamas doing fine😊

[@chrisreynolds3351]

I'm new to this site. I have no idea what is going on! Seems lots of kicking and nervousness going on. Is Big Mama having to prove her strength to ensure a position within the herd? Would her previous off spring really remember her after all that time. I know other species do.

[@cynthiabowers3109]

I'll sleep in the barn, too...😊

[@ListenToYourHorse]

Yes but can you operate a skid steer? xo

[@cynthiabowers3109]

I have zero idea what a skid steer is, weren't we discussing brushing the horses?🤩 It it something the horses can operate? I'll google it.....

[@cynthiabowers3109]

It may take ten minutes for me to learn how to drive/operate, that. Couldn't be any harder than a tractor .

[@Ketowski]

@@cynthiabowers3109 They’re semi-feral so there are other ways to address the burrs.

[@ItsMe-wm4mc]

I'm new here can anyone give me the background to this video with big Mama coming to this property 3.5 years later? Thank you.

[@jdoveyk9422]

There are videos, please watch ❤

[@cynthiabowers3109]

I'll help brush them, send me a bus ticket.....❤✌️

[@Ketowski]

They’re semi-feral and seem pretty happy you stay that way.

[@dianaspy6733]

Great video! Just curious why you didn’t wipe the sweat off her when she arrived. Thanks.

[@MarshaParker-t5n]

Why are the other horses tails & manes so messy?

[@Ketowski]

Burrs, she’s posted at the top of the page.

[@joannsmith9]

Which one is her son?

[@kk10323]

Which one is the son?

[@beryldamico5757]

Those burdocks. Tails are of no use for swatting. Pasture needs to be cleared of them.

[@barbarahatfield6984]

Please never ride with your feet up on the dash and share this with everyone. I saw the x-rays of a woman with her pelvis and hips shattered and her back a mess after the vehicle she was riding in was in an accident. I cringe every time I see people doing it 😢

[@barbarahatfield6984]

And this was because of the damage an airbag can do when you are in an accident!

[@Dreamworld986]

This is the first time I'm watching your channel so don't know the back story but I'm wondering why these horses manes and tails are so terribly full of burrs.

[@debndogs2208]

I know - I’ve never seen anything like it - those poor horses - it’s terrible to have their manes and tails so matted and clogged up with burrs.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

See my Pinned Comment above...

[@katmurphy6634]

I understand the place for burdock……it still needs to be removed before it damages their skin.

[@Ketowski]

She’s explained that their skin is checked regularly without irritation and lasting effects.

[@annabaird-hensley3725]

Which isher son?

[@jancyples4966]

Great to see her with her new family, but I think that the horses need grooming, it must be so uncomfortable for their tails to be in such a state 🤔😒also in the manse too, if you don't look after them then life hasn't changed for them, I'm sure many people who are horse lovers would love the opportunity to help and look after them as they should be looked after!!

[@Ketowski]

She’s given the opportunity to donate to her skid steer. Would yo be riding them, too? I know all horses ‘love’ to be ridden.

[@Ketowski]

They’re a semi-feral herd being kept with as little or as much contact as they choose.

[@CherylHunnicutt]

Ok my first time watching This channel so I'm not sure what it's about but I'm assuming this lady/people are rescuing horses from slaughter and bringing them to their beautiful property which btw is such a blessing for these deserving and majestic creatures...I commend these folks for helping them there are so few that have the resources, time, patience to do this but there is a down side to this particular instance with all of the burrs stuck in their name/tails I mean what they're doing is awesome but you can't just bring them to a property let them loose and just feed and water them and call it a day... there's hoof care, teeth care etc. That has to be done and the reason I'm assuming they're not doing any of this is the obvious matted mane and tails. God put Mane/tails on horses for a reason...1 obvious reason for tail is to swat flies but these guys can't because of the burrs matted in them not to mention the added weight having the burrs stuck in their hair and I'm sure it is very uncomfortable...I just can't imagine? The owners need to bush hgg their property frequently throughout the growing period to keep them down...I know they can't get rid of all the burrs but at least they can put a huge dent in the problem so yeah great thing they're doing but you can't do it halfway

[@debndogs2208]

I have made a number of comments about the burrs - it’s really bad - I was shocked to see these horses in such a terrible state but Jini seems to think it’s ok and even funny at times - so I doubt she is going to help them and do something about it.

[@jdoveyk9422]

Because you are new to this journey with these horses I would suggest you go watch the videos in the beginning so you can understand what is the story and the difference between what Jini is doing and what a regular horse farm is doing. Just educate yourself before you make assumptions and start telling people how to live their lives.

[@debndogs2208]

@@jdoveyk9422 not new to this journey - not good to make assumptions.

[@Ketowski]

@@debndogs2208 She replied to the original comment. And mentioned it was the first time watching the channel.

[@nancysimpson4246]

Oh my God their tails are so mad at all. That is so so bad. Wow for horses they should find them damn pictures. She’s in Karam down.

[@Ketowski]

Karam down?

[@halloweenknights]

these tails need the burrs removed, must be horrid having their tails like this.

[@debndogs2208]

I agree completely- I was horrified when I saw this - the property owners need to eradicate the burrs and those poor horses will never get them out unless someone one cuts them out - awful to see them like this.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

See my Pinned Comment above :)

[@Ketowski]

@@debndogs2208 They’re already reducing.

[@denisemiller4083]

Her blowouts show how relieved she is, is decompressing from the fear of the experience.

[@jeannepatterson3894]

Long ride, doesn’t she need water?

[@ListenToYourHorse]

We stop twice on the 6 hour trip and offer water. Not one of the horses has ever drunk any. This is common with horses.

[@deborahharker4392]

Why do these horses have stickers in their tail and mains? That has to be extremely uncomfortable for them. I would rather see them shaved off then left there to rub against their skin like that…

[@Ketowski]

They’re semi-feral. She’s pinned a post up top.

[@nancysimpson4246]

Absolutely beautiful horses. Everyone of them are beautiful, but their tails and their man my god there’s something that’s got to be done what should be done, my lord poor animals. I believe the owner of this property they’re not really horse lovers for whatever reason they have these beautiful horses tells on horses are there for a reason they need it to flash flies and other things and that’s one of the beauties of horses is there tell them their main flowing through the wind as they run it’s a shame that they did not go through this property and cut down numbers trees if they’re all over then you cut them down, eventually you’ll have them all that’s just my opinion you cut them down or mow them down. It is such a shame that these tiles and maintenance are like that. Wow it’s a disgrace to the horses why do you laugh about some burdock birds? Why don’t you get rid of them why don’t you go through that field and mow them down keep the horses away from them bird ask there’s a way you can get rid of them. It’s terrible. It should be animal abuse for horses. That’s just absolutely terrible, beautiful horses but no Tellin man. Wow. Wow unbelievable I would’ve never brought my horse there. Never there be another way for my horse.

[@debndogs2208]

Am so pleased to see so many other people as appalled at the state of their manes and tales as I am - it’s shocking.

[@Ketowski]

She’s responded in other comments about what she’s done. If the horses are happy and healthy, then it’s their beauty you’re most concerned about?

[@debndogs2208]

@@Ketowski no - not that shallow - it’s painful to have so many burrs caught up in their manes and tails and they cannot use their tails effectively to swish away insects and their forelock’s are so clogged they cannot use them to keep flies out of their eyes - the hair is wound up so tight by the burrs it pulls on the skin - they should never have been allowed to get into this condition.the property should have been cleared before the horses got there.

[@Ketowski]

@@debndogs2208 According to you, toxic chemicals should be used. Or the horses should e put installs while waiting for, the property to be cleared. Do you have as much ah problem with mustangs roundups and corralling for months on end? Or speedy breaking and riding events? Because the horsed look pretty and they’re not offending anyone’s sensibilities. Do you ever hear another person’s perspective or just continue to push your own perspective about the One Right Way to care for horses?

[@Ketowski]

@@debndogs2208 Painful according to whose studies and based on what behaviour? Anthropomorphic observations can be fraught with mistakes.

[@fluffymims9772]

Video is all black 😢 no picture

[@ListenToYourHorse]

works for me....

[@fillylisious7412]

Do you know that those "burs" in their manes and tales can cause a horse to go blind?

[@Ketowski]

They’re in contact with them regularly. Doesn’t seem like they’re likely to get to that point.

[@annmurry1628]

Even if they are wild horses you need to brake them in to ride and handle them as you never know if you need them to see the vet if they get sick and you can ask them if you can ride them as big mama looks good and I would like to see her get ridden as she is a draft cross and she would be good working with cattle

[@jdoveyk9422]

These are a wild horse herd and she aims to keep it as close to that as possible. She uses homeopathy and energy medicine and wild horse don’t need to be ridden, put to work or have their grooming done. They’ve existed this way for thousands of years and only when man intervenes do we start putting all of these expectations on them.

[@Ketowski]

So all wild animals need to be domesticated? And sentences need no punctuation?

[@debndogs2208]

I am appalled that you have not attended to those awful burrs in their manes and tails - poor horses - this is very uncomfortable for them.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

I have posted a reply about burdock and burrs and pinned it to the top of these comments. Since you have answered many comments on here, I wanted to make sure you had the info. Be sure and watch the video I linked to there. I'm assuming from your name that you have dogs? The burrs are the worst in my long-haired LGD. I shaved him a few times, which he hated, but now he has figured out how to remove them himself! The difficult ones, he comes to us for help. But, as with the horses, they bother me a heck of a lot more than they bother him. I will be posting another video about everything I've learned from burdock in the Fall. Stay tuned!

[@debndogs2208]

@@ListenToYourHorse it’s really bad Jini - their manes and tales are in a terrible state- surely you can see that. I have never seen anything like this and I have seen a lot of horses in the wild.

[@annepeterson2905]

I agree. It is the first thing i thought of when seeing the horses manes and tails. For me it unfortunately took away from the beauty of the rest of the video. When i see people willing to film their uncared for animals is when i don't continue watching their channel anymore. So this is my first watch and my last watch. Very heart breaking and sad.

[@ListenToYourHorse]

@@debndogs2208 Of course I can see that - and was equally bothered by it as well. But you need to read my Pinned Comment at the top and also watch the video I linked there. Thanks.

[@Ketowski]

@@debndogs2208 Have you seen horses in small plots? Many can have them for short periods of time.

[@annabaird-hensley3725]

I think she needs water.

[@KarenBartley-ti9qu]

Poor horses remove the burr bushes from the pasture and the horses. Poor Babies.