Ex-STALLION protects his herd! HORSE learns herd behavior

[@kellybiddulph421]

It doesn’t matter how many times I see little Nigel, my heart just skips a beat. He’s the sweetest little thing, when he lifts his little face up while he’s eating his mash while he’s chewing is so sweet. Darling little old man. I foster senior dogs, I pay their pound fees and get them out of shelters so they can relax at home. I have a very large soft spot for senior animals. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@april5666]

Me too :) I’ve adopted a number of senior citizens and they have been the best dogs I’ve ever had. I love their whitened muzzles. It’s sad that I don’t have as long with them but that is just how it goes.

[@carolpridgeon9387]

❤

[@patbroekema6721]

I think you are very attached to Ziggy. You call out to him in a loving way like you do when you see Nigel.

[@AmyChurchill-f2l]

I wonder if she'll be able to rehome Ziggy? She's pretty attached and he's a lovely horse!

[@glitterprincess5672]

I absolutely agreed!!

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

I want him to stay!!

[@mousiebrown943]

It's obvious that Ziggy is really a special horse....

[@starlight7159]

He’s a go to horse and already trained ❤

[@kiminalaska9363]

There is something majestic about watching horses running and bucking in sheer enjoyment of life

[@kellyheidel4337]

Goose…I feel you…grumpy from being on a diet and too chubby to be taken seriously. 😂😂😂

[@glitterprincess5672]

😂😂😂😂

[@katherineweber8955]

😂

[@kiminalaska9363]

I get grumpy too when I am on a diet

[@psychopathyisfun3068]

In the immortal words of Chris Farley..."Leave me alone, I'm starving!" 😂

[@kellyheidel4337]

@@psychopathyisfun3068 🤣

[@athenabrown4559]

I know nothing about horses so it's really wonderful when you explain the behavior the horses are showing. Very helpful to understand what we're watching! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@DeeE101]

I am in the same boat as you. Each video helps me so much on understanding horses behaviour, health and herd dynamics. Always so interesting. ❤

[@lspthrattan]

I grew up with horses but every time I watch a new Cowgirl video I learn something new. She really knows her stuff and cares about all her animals 💗

[@Renzy-LuLu]

Same! I've learned a lot

[@stephaniedavis7033]

My husband saw the vid with you moving the round bales and wanted to suggest using a "Stone Boat" (dairy farm / Midwest term) but the concept the same as a sled. We use a piece of plywood (3'x3') with a 3 foot 2x4 bolted to one end that has a chain (long enough to hook on a hitch) bolted to each end (think sled rope / loop). yep gotta go a little slow and watch for uneven ground but works great to get the bales into the pasture (summer or winter). thx always for sharing the lives of such amazing animals, blessings & keep being kind!

[@nylarobinson4508]

Usually it's, "Duck, Duck, Goose...", but in your case it's, "Goose, Goose, Turd!" 😆

[@gailstoddard4802]

Glad Ziggy has you and Studman

[@CarolFlemingOughton]

You have them all in lovely condition. Beautiful as always

[@christinematton4125]

I'm glad Studman is putting Goose in his place!!! They are all so beautiful and characters in their own way 😊

[@KristinaBenoit]

I'm glad Studman takes good care of his herd. ❤

[@annjohnson8437]

@@KristinaBenoit Yes! He is firm, but not mean.

[@arieschick1]

No bullies on the playground when Studman is around

[@trishgilbert6342]

21:31 a shame the new turd sled doesn't have a back gate to drop so you can pull it and let the manure fall out. I guess you could just hand shovel it out when full. Maybe you can find a KZbin video of folks empty their turd sleds?

[@janicemiles7907]

I thought the same thing. It should have a dump gate.

[@terripebsworth9623]

Perhaps someone could fashion one and weld it on.

[@artemisXsidecross]

It would be easier to just rake or shovel out the manure. The idea of gates and lifting to empty is an over engineered solution and would require extra stress on a human's back to lift and empty.

[@carolpridgeon9387]

I am so sorry about the smoke!! We have the same fires here in California. That's something new in the last few years. We didn't experience this when I first moved to California in the 60's. I love to hear your voice as you call to the horses. It is the highlight of the videos. Namaste and love you and all of your companions.

[@LeahNess-t7o]

Stud man looked like he was doing cutting horse moves. All your horses are in great shape. They are so fortunate to have you.❤❤

[@janemillerick9614]

I think he used some on Gus..

[@annjohnson8437]

I was having a crummy day, and then I saw CC had posted a new video! Perfect for cheering me up while I eat dinner. Thanks for posting such lovely videos! ❤

[@wallhagens2001]

Thanks for all the love you give your horses! ❤

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Thank you!

[@JV-pj7dz]

CC! Your subscription numbers are looking great! 99.5K? One-hundred-thousand is just around the corner! Yippee! You work so hard, I have loved watching your channel's continuing success. You deserve it all! The boys are looking great, by the way. Feeling great, too, huh? Gotta love that Ziggy. [White light to Skelly, too.] Best regards!

[@cindyklint7385]

CC you have to design an easy way to empty your $1,500 paddock blade! It is a great time saver but NO one has figured out an easy way to empty it! Amazing! The Paddock Blade company should offer a reward to the person who solves this problem. 🎉

[@cindyklint7385]

hosting a dead deer wrench?

[@cindyklint7385]

A pulley system?

[@cindyklint7385]

hydraulic? pickup truck?

[@cindyklint7385]

A Cherry Picker (Engine pulling Crane), OR a Tall, Strong tree with a manual , or electric winch?

[@cindyklint7385]

Quick fix? Cinderblock or board at back base, remover front rope & connect to pulley to truck hitch (behind PB), the other end of rope hitch to back of ATV, driver forward… up ending Paddock Blade (PB) and emptying it -hopefully.

[@patriciakunz1198]

Absolute tears of JOY watching the herd gallop and run. 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@ZebaKnight]

Watching the horses play was exactly what I needed tonight. I really appreciate having this window on their world. I wish the fires weren't so bad and that the smoke would blow away - for everyone's sake.

[@FranNoesse]

I love Ziggy. I'm so glad Studman is a good leader and protected Ziggy. For the poop scoop - try parking it at an angle on the hill of poop. A big rock or 4x4 under the high corner will help you flip it.

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

They're mad cuz Ziggy can out run them😅

[@robinkuykendall-adams6650]

I love how the music 🎶 crescendos as Studman's getting more serious about who's in charge. Also I love how he protects Ziggy. I hope someday Goose will decide that Ziggy's a pretty chill friend to hang with and they can be buddies.🐎💜🐎

[@ConnieRubik]

It makes me laugh every time horses kick up their back legs. They seem so delighted to be alive and free to express themselves.

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

Ziggy watching the whole thing go down….so happy Studman defended him. 💕

[@sabreecarpenter4285]

Yes, that was good to see ! Loved the dramatic music during the action.

[@carolynellis8329]

Thank you for sharing your day. I hope the air clears up for you soon.

[@carriewatson8671]

I love watching the horses play! And it was interesting watching Studman show Goose who was in charge! And all the boys want to get Ziggy’s extra food…little opportunists for sure. TY CC💕

[@karachikay5759]

Goose, It's all fun and games until you realize you're a couch potato and can't keep up ❤

[@nicem8746]

😥

[@sarahmarks7082]

😁🐴

[@KristinaBenoit]

Studman is gorgeous, I love watching him run!

[@magali5315]

So I thought about the paddock scrapper problem way longer and harder than reasonable 😂 Here's my best low-tech-I'm-sorry it's-still-pretty-basic guess : I would detach it once it's where you want it and and attach the back handles ( where the text is) to the vehicle. Maybe chains with with carabiners would work, that way you can unhook it easily. Now to flip it, you could try something heavy at the base but picking the object up and moving it there is a hard task for your back. Instead, you could pass a chain through the front handles and fix both ends of the chain to an immobile heavy object ( maybe a car? Cement blocks?). The heavy object needs to be relatively behind the scrapper. Now drive forward and flip with care! The bonus of using a loop as an anchor point is that over multiple days, the scrapper can be emptied at slightly different places in a radius from the heavy object and is also influenced by the length of the loop. I hope whatever way you find to deal with tasks, with or without the gadgets will give you some breaks from the hard work you do! And that you don't break too many things on the way😄🥰😂

[@sharonsoulsby8958]

I love seeing the horses running around, even with the heavy smoke hiding your beautiful mountain view. Ziggy is such a sweetheart and looks like a different horse from a few months ago-due to your constant care and tweaking of his nutritional needs. Keep up the great work you do but be kind to yourself, too. Thank you for taking us along on this part of your horse journey. I look forward to each new video.

[@DyanEsoap]

I love seeing them play together and the bucking and jumping around is the best!!🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎💜💜💜💜💜

[@maryanngross7225]

Love seeing the boys enjoying a little rumpus time. Made my heart happy to see Studman protect Ziggy❤️

[@strgstofsouls]

😂…”Nice try boys,” Said with a bit of a Mae West connotation as they stand there trying to look innocent 😁

[@zusz13]

You work very hard, I am full of admiration. I wrote earlier that I like Studman very much - he is calm, firm and gentle. He knows exactly what he is doing and how to communicate with other horses. And it seems to me that he really likes Ziggy. Goose is a rascal, Studmann's corrections will do him good. It was hilarious when the boys tried to steal Ziggy's breakfast. Greetings from Poland.

[@charlotteillustration5778]

There is something so joyful about the way they run and play, I love watching them! You have the gift of bringing us into your world so we become really absorbed in each video - thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@cindyklint7385]

20:25 time to pick out a new ATV! Set up an account at your local ATV dealer and let us contribute directly to the purchase.

[@cindyklint7385]

Please.

[@Theweldingmillennial]

15:40 I'm pretty sure the cable is not supposed to run under the front bar on the scrapper, it goes over-top the bar and through the two D shackles. When you want to dump it you take the pins out of the front D -shackles. the front edge should dig in and the cable lifts the back up and it should over end the scraper, emptying it. Someone obviously stole the design from an old grizzled farmer not realizing that the cable is fixed in the back to over end the tray. I can't believe they expect people to lift that thing by hand. Also only filling the front 2/3rds should keep the weight in the front and help flip it over.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

My thoughts exactly! I think I got bamboozled

[@phyllistaylor4381]

Thank you, CC, for sharing your days with us. You have reminded this old lady of the horse dreams of her girlhood. And watch your back with that poop sled.

[@Kim-ek7xy]

You really are a clever cowgirl. I can't believe how much poop there is. I'm really glad Studman is looking after Ziggy and not letting Goose mess with him. I didn't know that when stallions are gelded, they keep their herding instincts, I guess it depends. Love your videos, they're my morning therapy.

[@ingridbond3432]

wow - studman working things out is so impressive

[@carolpridgeon9387]

I really enjoyed this video. I smiled all the way through. I am sorry about the poop picker upper.....I know you will figure out a way to use it that works for you. Namaste' I love your Horses!!!

[@hazelgosham3906]

So pleased Studman is putting Goose in his place and protecting Ziggy at the same time. Studman is looking amazing and so strong. ❤ love Pete I feel so sad for him, why are some people so mean, im so glad he is with you and gradually learning that not all people are the same . Thanks C.C ❤❤❤

[@pmlm1571]

Maybe a lightweight moveable "gate" for the manure sled: you stop at the "gate" and set a "scraper" board" into the front of the stuff, then drive forward leaving the manure behind.

[@camillasaietz4856]

Wow I can't get over Studmans trot!❤

[@jlr4434]

Studman is a good boss

[@keojiabrown6807]

@ 1:48 its the dreaded horse angle💀😂Thats all i think about now when i see horses.

[@Believinabel]

I think you can push broom the manure out of the paddock blade. That thing looks so cool. I work at a place with 17 horses and i have to clean up about 5-7 days worth of their poop sometimes and it equals around 50 wheel barrels or more this would change my life!

[@Hiznogood]

CC, you’re a such a great storyteller! You make your “ordinary” days to fascinating stories we all love to take part off. I have learned all your horses names and how to separate them by their markings, though I do have problem remember which of the Gus’ is which! 😂 Mind you, I’m a old guy but both me and my better half loves watching your videos because your honest storytelling and the respect and love you have for your “babies”. We love them all as you has showed us all their unique personalities! Thank you CC! I hope you soon break that 100k wall so your hubby has too fix you a dinner! 😂 Loving regards from me and my old girl in Sweden! 🇸🇪

[@letabug12]

It's fascinating to watch this herd interplay, and I kinda have to love Studman for keeping things in line!

[@stardust949]

I love the calm, confident focus that Studman has---he doesn't have even one doubt that he is the Leader there.

[@dailkd1]

I love Goose. He's hard-headed just like me. I just love your videos. I hope you never stop making them

[@patmair8888]

Please everyone hit the 👍button 🙏

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Hello Mrs clever girl. ❤ Hit that like button folks.🤟

[@lindaed3594]

Only 300 subscribers (maybe less) ❤to go before 100K for CC! YAY!!! At this point of noting KZbin is saying 99.7K 🥩CC’s gonna get that delicious steak dinner out soon, surely!!🍽

[@lilianmcguigan9240]

Studman is a very gentle herd leader.

[@nmallory2]

I actually like your poop drag! I would weld a kickstand on the front to plant it in the ground (something to flip down when to dump, and flip up to drag) and weld a ring on the back to flip it over with your atv. It just needs some design tweaks that would make it much more usable.

[@ShuSouth]

This was such a beautifully made video; you have really used various great skills to manifest the narrative and bring us right into the heart of it all. You are an exceptional storyteller with a great eye for showing the action and the heart of each tale. I try to never miss any of your videos, and I really do admire and respect all you do and share. Thank you.

[@arieschick1]

CC's command of the music presentation is exceptional

[@Ladybug1958]

Your horses are so happy and they love you so much❤😊

[@JaneGreen-u4r]

That smoke is insane. My eyes hurt just seeing it. I hope it cleared up soon. Ziggy is looking great. Good job. ❤

[@paulagregory4718]

Studman is a beautiful horse.

[@Jenibean371]

CC you’re almost at 100k! I love your videos and I hope your channel is around for a long time ❤

[@alisonhammond4662]

Yayy studman😂..I loved watching that show of horse hierarchy..always here for the under dog 💪👏

[@mamad3170]

The herd dynamics are so interesting!

[@ElleSimon-wi1cm]

Studman may have gotten the "snip" but you can't erase his stallion memories! 😄 You go, Studman!

[@andystoner2702]

I pray skeletor is doing better and doing ok with his breathing! Love that beautiful boy and long for the day i see him running alongside the other guys!🥰

[@april5666]

Studman is an exceptionally handsome horse. While Goose is a bit of a goof :) Yay for Ziggy :)

[@carolannmacarthur759]

Ziggy is a sweetheart and I agree that CC seems very fond of him. He is a pleasure to watch run. Hard to beat an Arabian for style. All the others are so lovely too and I think they are so lucky to be cared for by CC. She’s almost at 100K!!!!

[@gaynellgallagher4306]

Girl you need a tractor. I only have 3 horses and 2 donkeys on 10 acres but it is soooo helpful in a million ways, many of which I would never have guessed. I bought it to move poo and turn manure piles to make some awesome compost. But it helps with moving / lifting heavy things, getting up high to trim trees, lifting and moving fence panels, pushing in metal fence posts, pulling out stuck autos, etc.

[@hahaha9076]

What a terrific interaction to catch.

[@adhc8560]

Aww, I was one of your subscribers who was terribly worried about sweet Ziggy and hated seeing him being picked on. I hope these fires settle down soon. Terrible! I love watching them run in the pasture!❤ What a life they have!

[@Jennifer35678]

Hi CC! Your hard work on Studman’s feet and his training really shows. He is moving so much better now! I’m glad that Studman is educating Gus on his manners. 😊👍

[@annabrewin3034]

I have a Studman too called Astro. He was a stallion for 10 years before we got him. We found out from a woman that knew him at his previous home or we would not have known. I also had 3 mares he is with! He will charge any horse outside of property boundary and is always diligently scanning for any potential threats, lol. He was terribly food aggressive, mouthy etc when he arrived and it has been a long slow road training him out of these behaviours. He is a 16'2 Thoroughbred out of the famous Stallion Galileo we found out with exact facial markings as his dad. A very proud strong horse that has injured me a few times in the past. He makes loud stallion noises at every evening feed. He now walks to his tyre feeder and waits for feed to be put in. I look back on the days he would charge at me and turn to kick me in the early days and think how far he has come. As you would know this type of a horse really challenges your horse knowledge, skill set and teaches you so much about horses and also yourself. He was too much for me and my skill set in the beginning and I had to step up, face my fears and learn fast, lol. I feed out on a 20 horse property and have come across a mare that pinns ears flat back and wants to charge at me at feed time. She has bitten 2 vets and a trainer and if it wasn't for the lessons Astro taught me I would not be able to handle her.

[@squeezebox7458]

That smoke particulate is scary. I walked out of my door one morning last year to an orange sky! The wildfires in Northern California were so bad it actually turned the sky orange. Please think about having an inhaler on hand in case you need it. Love this video. The great music you use highlights the horses' actions! The banjo one reminded me of my home many years ago. Keep up the good work!

[@maria168755]

I just love this channel . I look every day to see if you’ve uploaded one , I’m a horse lover I had a pony when I was 16 and used to ride at a farm and pay per hour , I wish I would have stayed with the horses , now I can afford one I’m to old to ride 69 so your channel dose me the world of good when u upload one . from the uk ❤️

[@LaurieAnnOR]

Really love seeing horses that are free to play!

[@bronwyntaylor7377]

We’d call goose a boof head thinking he’s more important than he really is lol

[@shereneliscom6736]

Love seeing the horses play.

[@lindafligg6123]

Thanks!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Thank you!

[@gailstoddard4802]

Thank You CC for this wonderful live, Enjoy the rest of your 🌅

[@florabamabelle6413]

WOW the music and beautiful horses playing - I felt like I was in IMAX movie. Congrats!❤

[@melindajones9389]

Ziggy is a gentle soul.

[@TheLindagdetroit]

Here's an idea for emptying the turdcatcher.... Dunno if it would save a whole lot of time or be practical. Dig a trench where you want the manure to go that is a width small enough for the 4 wheeler to span. drive up, use a broad flat shovel to push turds off the edge into trench. Another more practical idea would be putting manure pile somewhere you can rig an overhead block & tackle. That way you could just hook onto back edge of turdcatcher to raise it up & dump

[@rz-zd2dd]

I love how you address each horse by name and make a fuss over them like the precious babies they are - such stinkers though at times. 😅 After only riding Quarter Horses, I would love the idea of trying an Arabian if only I were 20 years younger. Watching Ziggy trot and gallop, I would think it would feel different.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Even at a bit roly poly, Studman is a gorgeous horse. You got a good shot of Ziggy in the pasture doing his stare off into the distance for a long time. Dumping that turd cleaner made my back hurt to watch. It was kind of creepy to not see any mountains at all.

[@sonja437]

I love how you care for your horses. So glad that Studman is protecting Ziggy.

[@ofield6561]

Ziggy is looking great!!!! ❤He’s sure come a long way!

[@christabell-zc9rn]

Those boys are having a great time frolicking around. Wonderful video, Thanx

[@glitterprincess5672]

I’m so happy to see ziggy in a herd!! ❤

[@lindag4484]

Makes me happy to see all of those beautiful horse faces! ...and their adorable lower lips. lol

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Wow Those Boys Of yours have vulture eyes . Fun too watch them run .they all look healthy .

[@Sherree-g6l]

Every time I watch your videos, my first thought is " how's Nigel?" He is always on my mind

[@objektivone3209]

I'm not a horse person, but I know that horse girls possess the highest quality workforce an employer could ask for. The footage of the horse's power struggle made me stay. Fascinating. 👍👍

[@katheyjberry]

Such an enjoyable video with all the updates! THX!

[@jennifersovak3639]

Yes ziggy and Nigel are sweet as others but live when you call out to the herd I simply love watching you show I always look forward to ii wish I had a horse ranch I live thru your ranch as a enjoyment makes me smile

[@Snakatani2001]

Your horses always look so happy and healthy. ❤

[@OutRagaous]

So sorry about your elbow! You jumped pretty good. Wish I could weld you a loop center back for that winch action. Leverage is your friend, as is good back care. Great video

[@serenityfirefly70]

I loved watching Studman, show Goose who is in charge. I've never seen him take charge like that. Ziggy needs protection 💙🩵

[@artemisXsidecross]

Ziggy know how to take care of himself; he is a survivor and knows how to navigate a band's hierarchy. I admire Ziggy's spirit 👍

[@serenityfirefly70]

​​@@artemisXsidecross yeah because he out runs them all. He gets bitten a lot and Goose steals his food, if CC isn't watching. He's passive and doesn't wabt any trouble.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@serenityfirefly70 Ziggy eats well enough and he is a survivor and he could out run any of this band of horses. I have always like horses like him they have been my teachers on how to be in a band and survive. I like Ziggy. 💚

[@michelleharrell8452]

Wow its bad. I couldn't be out in that thick smoke. Its bad on the West side of Washoe Valley in NV. Burned down the little Davis Campground & now the fire is headed to Mt. Rose & then Reno outskirts. Hope where ever the smoke is for everyone on this channel is just pray for rain to clear this out. Prayers & Blessings to you Clever Cowgirl & your horses.

[@terrishepherd3266]

They are Living Their Best Lives, Thanks too You!!

[@sandraduden8198]

You are a master at matching your music. I enjoy it so much (along with the horses of course). Love your channel.