Moose: the cow who thinks he’s a horse

Meet our riding steer, Moose! Be sure to follow for more moose updates and footage.

[@JamieAnderson-tk3jo]

...the funny thing is he WALKS more like a horse too. Most cows have a much slower/stockier gate due to their size, but Moose literally matches the walking style of horses lol

[@chroniccarelessness]

That’s a great observation I can’t unsee it now lol! I wonder if he’s gaited 😂

[@ryanwaege7251]

I noticed that as well! Grew up on a Holstein dairy, he is exceptionally handsome overall for the breed.

[@heyits_kat]

Oh yeah I was looking to see if anyone wrote a comment about his gait and mannerisms. I noticed it but wasn’t sure if I was crazy or not. But it makes a lot of sense

[@janetcarbone4213]

Exactly my observation. His legs are longer -more horse-like. I ❤❤❤him

[@hendrickswart4122]

@JamieAnderson-tk3jo Any male animal and man will walk like that after his nuts was removed. It's not a cow it's a bull turned into an ox. The cow is on top.

[@leftylou6070]

When I was a kid my friends family bought an Angus Bull with the intensions of raising it then slaughtering it for their family beef consumption. Well, they all got attached to the critter, they grazed it, grain fed it, rode it, and had a high hell-of-a-time with it, and got very attached to it. Then the love factor kicked in and they didn't have the heart to slaughter it because it turned into the family pet. Well, Angus the bull lived a very long life, as a happy bovine.

[@NavvyMom]

That's cute. I remember taking a class many years ago for wannabe farmers/homesteaders etc. from the PA Agriculture extension office. They said Rule 1 for any animal you intended to eat is Don't Name It.

[@montananerd8244]

I even know professional ranchers who make the bum calves into pets lol. There's definitely a difference between the herd and individual animals that we get to know. It is weird that most ranchers can slaughter without much sorrow (by the way, they don't kill the cows themselves usually), but get so attached to one particular pet cow. I can't imagine having only a few market livestock. I always thought the kids who did it in 4H were tough as nails, but there are a lot of tears in the beginning. It's also how a lot of farm kids pay for college, it's not just to "toughen" them. But if you eat meat, you and they have the same moral accountability. I prefer game meat, it's easier when you know the animal had a truly wild life first. Not that cows can or want to be wild lol.

[@montananerd8244]

Did they turn him into a steer? I missed that the first time I read this, they got a bull to be rideable? And lovey? That's the real headline! Altho totally understand if you left out the harvesting of his rocky mountain oysters!

[@NavvyMom]

@@montananerd8244 I'm in PA, lots of agriculture here, but I think more dairy than beef. We met a guy who had a couple of . . . can't remember if they were bulls or steers. I think they were bulls. He had another, I think this one was a steer, he was practically begging us to buy because he said he couldn't afford to have that many "pet" bulls/steers but he didn't want to send this one off to the butcher. It was very tempting to buy him and make an ox out of him, but not many jobs for oxen in Philly.

[@Darci3333]

I Love this as if I had to raise one well we would just have to see how long Old Bessie or Moo would live😂❤❤❤❤

[@willm5814]

She calls Moose, the cow, that thinks he’s a horse a little puppy dog 😂

[@malapoyo]

Good point!😂 I missed that.

[@loveinthematrix]

😂😂😂

[@ejohnson3131]

Talk about having an identity crisis!

[@DavidTa2]

Mint

[@MsAnpassad]

"She calls Moose, the STEER, that thinks he’s a horse a little puppy dog" Fixed it for you. Cow is a female that have had at least one calf. A steer is a castrated male bovine. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

[@cindystout9233]

He's got a heart on his forehead ❤ it

[@guineapiglady2841]

Yep!

[@Yearofthetiger24026]

I had to go back & look. Thanks for pointing that out. One of my cats was mostly white with one, large perfect heart on his side. (The other side had a map of South America). He was a special boy!

[@mssusanmarie]

I'm old, but when I was young my mother told me it was very common for people in the country to ride cows as if they were horses.

[@nancysmith4753]

The heart on his forehead is sweet.

[@chancegivens9390]

He's in damn good shape! Lean and Graceful!

[@pauliedweasel]

I found this video to be very ‘Mooving’! 🥲 Your care and love have definitely ‘Steered’ him in the right direction. 🥰

[@jayhache5609]

I got no ‘beef’ with you, but it would ‘behoove’ you to not ‘hide’ your feelings so much! 😁

[@pauliedweasel]

@@jayhache5609 Thanks for honking my ‘Horn’ Jay!

[@jayhache5609]

@@pauliedweasel Sure! Just trying to ‘milk’ it for all it’s worth!

[@pauliedweasel]

@@jayhache5609 Jay, your attempt at a pun was an ‘Udder’ failure. 🐮

[@jayhache5609]

Paulie, don’t be ’short. Rib’ somebody else, before you get out-‘flank’ed! 🐮🐮@@pauliedweasel

[@wordreet]

Heehee, so, your horse is a cow named Moose! 😂❤

[@MsAnpassad]

Steer, not cow.

[@wordreet]

@@MsAnpassadTalk to the OP about that not me. I'm just talking about the species. 😉

[@MsAnpassad]

@@wordreet Cow isn't a species, it's a gender.

[@wordreet]

@@HsssssssssssssssssssYes, ex-male, but named Moose.

[@cmcapps1963]

Bull riding set to "easy" mode! Seriously, so sweet!

[@audreymuzingo933]

I guess in the back of my mind I always assumed it was possible to ride a cow or steer, and I do mean RIDE, not "ride" as in how bulls are "ridden". But I am 50 years old and this is the first time I have actually seen it. -Seen people riding bison, zebra, maybe even a moose once (fuzzy memory), but a straight up dairy beast, no. And WHAT A DARLING HE IS!! I believe he would try his best to do anything you asked him to! -Looking forward to Moose's dressage debut video!

[@hoosiercrypto9955]

A tall ass cow 🫣

[@goon009]

He changed the way he walked to mimic his horse's friends

[@hendrickswart4122]

Any male animal and man will walk like that after his nuts was removed. It's not a cow it's a bull turned into an ox. The cow is on top.

[@outinthesticks1035]

Used to show cattle . Would go to the pasture and catch a calf , wean it , halter break and train it and have it in the show ring in under a month. You would never try that with a horse in under six months

[@relaxationstation7374]

🤣My boy is trying to dodge that Texas Roadhouse cattle truck!🤣

[@leesvision]

Awesomeness . He actually has a very smooth and stready gait. I can see now why people in the old days would work cows/ oxen and ride them arround like horses. Much love ❤️ 🙏

[@Lg-cd5ls]

He's so beautiful

[@user-us6xw2en9s]

You have a grt heart..thanks for showering so much of love and kindness..from india

[@NavvyMom]

He's more than a steer. He's an ox. An ox is an educated steer.

[@NavvyMom]

@@steph_. An ox is a steer, usually of dairy breed lineage since beef steers are the ones that end up as hamburger. When the steer is trained it becomes an ox.

[@steph_.]

@@NavvyMom it has to be over 4 years of age and can be any sort of cattle

[@NavvyMom]

@@steph_. I know. I said they tend to be dairy breeds because the beef breeds end up as, well, beef. So you're welcome for setting you straight that it is a bovine. Edit: And it probably takes at least four years to train it fully and let it get strong enough for a full load of work I saw an oxen demonstration at the PA Farm Show some years back. They put them through their paces and explained things. At the end the guy said he was going to try something he'd never done before. He had his team on one side of the arena and walked to the other side, then called them to him. Without hesitation they crossed the arena to stand with him. I still get misty thinking about it. It demonstrated their intelligence and willingness and . . . It was just so cool.

[@radolfkalis4041]

@@steph_. an ox is a mature steer

[@galewinds7696]

A steer becomes a steer when they are castrated, training to work like a mule and now we have an ox.

[@user-li9cr1ff7f]

I’ve recently learned that Moose, I mean Moose the species, can also be tamed and ridden. A fellow in Russia does it.

[@My_cats4748]

He is such a good boy😊

[@user-mkru]

I am adding this comment because of the questions and other comments in this video. Before cars oxen were used to pull wagons, ploughing and also for riding. It is funny how civilizations keep on making the same mistakes. We look at the Inkas and the Pyramids and wonder how this was done and we don't know for the same reasons people don't even know that we use to ride oxen just over a 100 year back. We are bad a documenting things. A 100 years from today someone is going to ride a ox and he is going to think he is the first person to ever do it.

[@Phoenix.Sparkles]

You can't expect for everything to be common knowledge, there are also plenty of people who have no idea that world war 2 happened.

[@maryannsilva4160]

Excellent point! So much knowledge has been lost …

[@LD-bv1pm]

Made me think of Mongo in Blazing Saddles. Only they're both much prettier lol.

[@ralphvelthuis2359]

There's a guy in Alberta that has both a Texas longhorn and a bison that he rides. His youtube channel is called Bar JL Horse Training.

[@edwardkornuszko4083]

Such a beautiful post. Thank you and God bless you all.

[@FrancesOlson-rh9kg]

Yes. Bless the Beasts and Children 😘

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Great stuff....thank you for the smiles.....Jaks is a keeper...

[@maryannsilva4160]

In the fifties my bull, Frankie , in the Redwood City, CA fourth July parade won a first for best comedy. I was at his birth and when he was old enough trained him as one would a horse including backing, neck reining, etc. He earned his keep by leaving his genes throughout the county. Wonder about Moose’s nose ring as it appears he has been cut, therefore not dangerous.

[@Nil-tz6gy]

Maybe he had some wily teenage years - I see them on horned steers more often. Probably to control the horns if they do get wound up.

[@maryannsilva4160]

@@Nil-tz6gy possibly. I rode him with a modified bull halter. Frankie kept his beautiful horns but after two years servicing the girls he did loose his 😢 jewels . Do wish the owner of Moose would chime in.

[@melhawk6284]

So, good temperament and good genes? Wonder if a few of his line are still out there? Would be neat if they were!

[@maryannsilva4160]

@@melhawk6284 would like to think so but after 70 yrs they would be very diluted. Have you had experience with cattle?

[@melhawk6284]

@@maryannsilva4160 my uncle raised Herefords for eating. I learned young how mellow they could be if treated right. They knew me on sight, and I knew them all by name.

[@funfan515]

Absolutely adorable with the ♥️on his forehead!!! What a sweetheart!!! Have a happy long life!

[@suzanne3639]

The connection of all animals especially seen as infants. He identified with the horses. Lovely story. I hope he will forever be who he wants to be and has his horse friends nearby!

[@MuhammadUsman-dj2sx]

Hi

[@suzanne3639]

@@MuhammadUsman-dj2sx I would love to visit this farm one day soon to see them. Are they open to visitors? Where is it located?

[@user-zn9mc2iq6i]

That is so funny....... Where I am from, we ride bulls and horses at my grand parents farm. When the horses were being used to get one section of cows from one pasture to another pasture, we would get on a bull and ride them instead. The bulls they had was Zebu, they were docile, and swee as they could be!! There was another seccion of cows that were the milk cows that had an Angus bull. We also rode that bull....... He loved my father and would come up yo him as soon as he saw him. This was a cool bull. Nothing bothered him, and he loved coming up to where we were eating sugar cane and munch away with us. [big sight]....... I miss those simple, natural days. 😢

[@maryannsilva4160]

Where you from? When? Wish we could remember together. Frankie was the result of my grandfather’s attempt at cross breading a perfect type of bovine for a small family farm.

[@MOConnor-zk8re]

I grew up on a cattle and grain farm and rode horses. Never in my life did I ever see anyone ride a steer let alone put a saddle on one and ride it. That steer is amazing.

[@michaelgillespie502]

He is a beautiful/ handsome boy, it’s love totally! 😍

[@evelynbare1975]

It wasn't that unusual for a person to ride or rein bovine livestock in the old west. I guess it's just weird to modern eyes?

[@SorenAlba54]

For me, it was a little bit because although you can physically ride a cow, no one even thinks of that since their purpose is meat and dairy products while horses are the more reliable animal for transportation. I guess bulls are the exception since they’re used for bull riding in rodeos.

[@genericalfishtycoon3853]

If it's big and strong enough to ride, people are gonna try to ride it. Real Moose, Elk, Bison, Bears, it's all been done by somebody. But in modern times, it's all pretty cool, keeping that spirit alive.

[@genericalfishtycoon3853]

Wonder if anyone's ever saddled up a big crocodile though? 🤔

[@evelynbare1975]

@@genericalfishtycoon3853 putting a bit in that mouth would surely be a challenge.

[@muslimcel4581]

​@@genericalfishtycoon3853maybe a gator?

[@TempestIsa]

Your going to start a movement, warms my heart......Moose has a great gait too!

[@art3mis290]

OMG! A Corse (COw+hoRSE) rides better than a horse, of course! MORE please!

[@marabethluton960]

So cute…I love cows! They are so inquisitive!🐄🐮🐄

[@fredstone4395]

The ring on the cows nose looks awfully familiar

[@bmcb9422]

That hits my mind every time I see women with rings in their noses so often now. "Are they aware of this ?" I have to bite my tongue to avoid being a 'karen'.

[@gusloader123]

To: JAKS Stables LLC --> Correction: If the critter is a male,,,, then he is NOT a "Cow". It is a steer. Cows have udders. 🙂

[@OzArt]

Exactly

[@Aizawas_leg]

why the nose ring tho?? you said he’s super sweet and just a big puppy dog and they’re really painful for them.

[@Mary-si5zh]

When I was a child my father would let me ride one of our cows😊

[@seangrabowski3142]

My name is Moose, the cow who thinks he’s a horse. But I’m actually a broom…

[@raymondwolken7975]

I loved the story and you all especially Moose. ❤😊

[@billmadle1235]

Totally amazing 😊He must want to be part of the horse family and get to do what they do.This is so Adorable❤

[@lisac.346]

Way to go Moose! Love from Rocky Mount, NC❤

[@JudyHarris-en2kx]

How beautiful! That's amazing Rings in the nose keeps them from tearing up the grass he needs to eat the grass That is adorable

[@NavvyMom]

Huh? Rings in the nose are for control. They don't stop them from eating grass.

[@jfm14]

​@@tatjanaeberhardinger2625 Tell me you know nothing about nose rings without telling me....

[@houndgirl7365]

​@@tatjanaeberhardinger2625 it's not about pain 🤦‍♀️they use them to lead them/direct them a bit easier, but if that animal was in pain that animal would buck her right on off due to a pain response.

[@user-fv5yo5fi5c]

He's amazing....cows can be characters if you bond with them when they're very young. Their personalities are quite special.

[@AnaCorr-pf4py]

God bless you for rescued your friend! Cows deserve to live a nice life also.

[@dianekrage7199]

Love the story ❤such a sweet boy 😊

[@barbrice721]

My MIL had a pony that thought he was a cow. You could not keep him in. Poncho. 😅

[@M00NG00N]

This is the sweetest thing 🥹🥹🥹

[@janineskywalker527]

Good to see. Wow. Love to your gentle steer! J.

[@firstlast5681]

Thanks for sharing the video I love it🤩

[@brendacorey1520]

Oh this is so amazing. Go Moose!

[@nailbtop]

He’s so adorable

[@annehemmer5153]

Seems to love tour attention !

[@Semmster]

This is just beautiful. ❤

[@badlyniceness2315]

Look at that gait..so smooth…a little wide and mean on the hips.Dang..he is the man.

[@scottmichael3745]

Thats ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! The cows pretty cute too. ❤ see what happens when you're a decent human being? Success

[@johncheetham4607]

When I saw her on that cow, instantly thought 'oh no here comes Mongo.'

[@thomasforst7327]

He is so adorable

[@muffs55mercury61]

You are all so blessed and privileged to love and care for these animals. I don't think you are going to hurt Moose by riding him. Maybe in time he will revert to being a cow again.

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

Aww the heart on his forehead ❤

[@Cantsaydog]

The creator works in mysterious ways he’s just a cow angel awesome✊🇺🇸

[@gunnar1301]

This is just lovely.😊

[@simoneberger887]

Please, if you Love Moose ... put out the Nosering!😉

[@jinxfarque]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting it!

[@tominmtnvw]

You’re referring to a cow as “he.” Cows are female. Duh! lol

[@jinxfarque]

??? All I said was that it's an excellent video. You replied to the wrong comment dude. @@tominmtnvw

[@helenwenzel7603]

Such a gentle giant! Sweet story!

[@jenniferwells9032]

My border collie never knew he was a dog😂❤️

[@maryannegunter115]

Oh how sweet! I'm a horse lover and also love cows! Since I'm in my 70s, would love to have a miniature cow and horse❤

[@JorgeLuisMeraz-gb4qi]

Never seen something like that but I do like it 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WJen8]

A cow named Moose that thinks its a horse. What a lovely phenomenon 👍

[@jcpalmer6051]

U 2 girls R 2 precious!

[@elevro]

"Hes beginning to believe." - Morpheus

[@SlimPicken5]

I need More Moose Videos!!!! More Moose! More Moose!! 😊😊

[@montananerd8244]

I really hope that when either of you are out on the town & someone asks what you do, you just say you ride slightly altered bulls ❤😂🐄

[@jillsy2815]

Sweet family❤

[@robinbanks610]

How beautiful👍☺️❤️

[@sk8ndie]

His little heart on his head 🥹

[@akbananachucker2441]

Very cute.

[@AnaCorr-pf4py]

God bless you for giving him a nice life!

[@malcolmwhite6588]

I have made a pet of a dairy cow on my partner at the times Dairy farm. She was so great I could whistle to her She would moo out to me out of the whole herd of dairy cows. I could walk up give her a cuddle I could get her to lay down, and she would quietly chew her cud while I lay against her in the sun, reading a book I used to face her, putting her in a headlock and scratching from her nose up to her eyes, which she loved. If I stopped, she would flip me off the ground (and I weighed over two hundred pounds at the time !) put me back down, and I would scratch her again if I stopped, same thing, she was so cool

[@christopherscully8003]

Cow: ...i self identify as a horse

[@dadsrock4252]

This made my day thank you .god bless .

[@user-zy3hk6jn7b]

who so good much love from Austria Europa

[@AnaCorr-pf4py]

God bless you for giving him a nice lide!

[@Yearofthetiger24026]

Is there a reason he still has a ring through his nose? I have to look on your channel now for more Moose stories. I absolutely love cows!

[@lizmackey6865]

Heart warming ❤ 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ xx

[@LostwaveTT]

A Cow named Moose that acts like a Horse.. 😂

[@tomshepard9050]

Gooodd, the hoomaan thinks im a horse. I can stay off the slaughter.

[@redpandah3309]

What a cool chap! Incredible behaviour for a bull. You deserve this cool animal ❤

[@pullmfinger6149]

More Moose videos. I got a fever for more cow bell.

[@ZeenaHearts]

I was thinking about riding a cow tonight and here it is hours later. I swear my phone is reading my mind. Not once did I even speak this desire aloud. 😂

[@Addie-lm9rm]

Oh my God, he’s so cute I am dying. He’s the cutest thing ever reply.

[@user-zy3hk6jn7b]

i love you two tooooo good luck

[@Jami-vm1zv]

Why the nose ring? Coming from a multigenerational family of cattle ranchers, we have never put a nose ring in one of our cows or bulls noses.

[@iwk-world]

We had a very nice and easy going cow and my brothers used to ride on her also ♥

[@laurawoodford1225]

I like this ! very cool

[@Flirri]

The baby pictures.

[@albatraozgirl]

Too cute 😍 I grew up in Goldsboro, but I rode horses 😉

[@jenniferwells9032]

Love it 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️🌺

[@bethanndavis115]

The "star" on Mooses's head looks like a heart....