Tiny old horse is feeling good! 🤩 What the heck am I feeding him!?

Just another day
~Nigel is extra sassy
~I test out a new hay chopper
~Huckleberry sticks his nose where it doesn't belong
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[@marlenakathrin]

Cc. Remember to mention your membership 🎉 We are a lot who want's to support you ❤

[@tiasims7737]

How would you want members to be mentioned?

[@ihaventaname2686]

and the hay bales and amazon wishlist! I'm sure many people don't even know it's an option!

[@ihaventaname2686]

@@tiasims7737 they meant that she should promote the membership, not mention the actual members 👍

[@artemisXsidecross]

I am one member who needs no mention and being autistic I enjoy being like 'birds in the sky that leave no tracks'. 😉

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@ihaventaname2686 Thank you for the mention, I just supplied some bales for C.C. 😉

[@elainelear4982]

I appreciate your careful feeding of your horses, especially the older ones.

[@marthafluharty]

Love how you threw the directions to the ground. Ole!

[@toddylu6869]

Thanks for this video… I love the storytelling… it is never old or boring… promise. We are interested!

[@marymacgregor6952]

You’re very competent at handling machinery, trimming hooves, administering injections. It saves a lot of money and it’s great to see.

[@maureenkeller5406]

I had a 36 yr old QH. And had no teeth, my girl cost me quite a bit but worth every penny, I still miss her, I lost her at 36 last year 😢

[@francislaimana3827]

I always look forward to watching your videos from Hilo Hawaii

[@stardust949]

"Special Old Man meals" ~ LOL!

[@Amber-mv8wz]

Going to date myself here but back when the only kind of pelleted feed you saw in the feed store was Calf Manna I used to cut up grass hay with shears trying to keep an old guy with missing teeth going. I can't remember the exact formula I used but it involved enough corn or peanut oil to cut the dust, a dose of Red Cell & a dab of molasses dissolved in a bit of water to encourage him to eat more. (His appetite sucked.) It was messy & time consuming, but it worked. He lived to be 36 & for the last 2 years of his life all he could eat was that hay mix & a hot mash I made out of oatmeal, corn I pounded into near dust, Calf Manna, a bit more oil & whatever kind of supplement I could get my hands on. I'm currently feeding a 31 & a 32-year-old so I understand what a pain the pellet soaking & carrying heavy buckets around can be but just remember it could be worse. Much, much worse! I try to remind myself of that at least twice a day. lol Anyway, since you've got some grass hay on hand you might want to test a bit in that shredder & toss it with a little oil, like a salad. The oil reduces the choking risk much better than water. Might give you another option for keeping them satisfied & their guts working.

[@islandponies]

lol, the way you toss aside the directions!

[@EmDe69]

Great music during the unboxing. You set a perfect atmosphere for watching lol. Nigel looks FANTASTIC! VERY Jaunty! Lively!

[@AngelaWard-zb7xn]

Going have to get huckleberry mask too 😂 fab video 😊

[@DyanEsoap]

Nigel looks amazing! I’m really glad he is with you!🤍🖤🤍🖤💜💜💜💜💜

[@susanbon5014]

I finished my barn chores and then dashed in the house to watch you do barn chores while I ate my lunch 😆 Love your videos. I was so hopeful for the chopper for you. Such a bummer.

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

Scarlett is gorgeous, she's grown so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@S.L.S-407]

Nigel looks great !

[@riversoulstudio8774]

At 10:52--- Huckleberry has his nose poked out the kitty door-- too much dust in the room! 😝 Smart dog.

[@stephaniehall1133]

I'm super grateful my old boys (27 and 28) are still able to eat normally. The leaf mulcher was something I was going to do if/when they couldn't eat normal forage, and while I'm bummed it didn't work out well for you, your video saved me a headache.

[@roadskegermann2265]

I really love how frugal you are. The way you find good deals on things you need takes a lot of hustle.

[@janetmarshall7171]

You know what you are doing, CLEVER COWGIRL?? You are doing the RIGHT THING FOR NIGEL!! He is coming into his own!! He is sprouting up like a tree!! He looks wonderful!! You are feeding him and taking great care of him and your other furry friends!! You do such a AWESOME JOB!! Thank You for everything that you do!!

[@meganredfield965]

You're such a good horse mom. I've learned so much from watching your channel.

[@cmamelgna5585]

My little spotted Unicorn without a horn. Looking forward to watching. 😁❤️🇦🇺

[@letitbee7248]

I have that same mulcher and mine creates a lot of dust, too. I use it to mulch leaves in the fall. I spread a plastic lawn back over the silver support legs and the motor goes on top of that to keep the bag in place. I use a heavy duty face mask (like what painters use) and after one use the mask is very dirty and dusty. I'm sorry it didn't perform like you wanted. It was a good idea. Maybe you can tinker around with it and make it work like you need it to. Love seeing all the horses, Huckleberry and Tiny, too!!!!

[@mousiebrown1747]

Huckleberry is a great guard dog for you -- gonna protect you from weird machines! Good dog!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Protect 🤣. More like sacrifice me to the new choppy machine so he can get away

[@Hiznogood]

@@TheCleverCowgirlI love how smart he is and pokes out his head for fresh air! Amazing dog!❤

[@pretzel2272]

​@@TheCleverCowgirl 😂

[@sorchaOtwo]

Maybe use an old sheet and make a "skirt" for it to help keep the dust from flying all over?

[@KellyNellas]

Love that extra sassy bouncy boy!❤❤

[@alwaysprepared]

Nigel acts like he's the King of the Roost! Fact is, he kinda is! LOL

[@SunnySunshineField]

Sorry the chopper didn’t work but you don’t know until you try, right? 😊 Watching this video - seeing your happy, healthy horses & you toiling away scrubbing water troughs & puzzling out feed dilemma with a nice break for horse, dog & cat scratches… takes me back to the joys of horse ownership. It is hard work but so worth it! Thank you for brightening my day!

[@mousiebrown1747]

Hugs to Nigel, my favorite “unicorn”!❤

[@jaysmith8199]

Nigel + mash+ shaky plate = healthy grumpy horse with an amazing trot! 😄 Bummer about the hay chopper, did laugh when Huckleberry needed fresh air 😊 Scarlet is looking lovely ❤

[@IngridCanevari]

Nigel has a great suspended trot, he could have been a dressage horse! 😂

[@Saorael]

The simplicity of your videos, like a day in the life, is what I think makes them so watchable, and with the top notch, informed, highly experienced with horses narration, besides the sprinkling of dry humor, all the more engrossing. Every one of them strikes me as having not been scripted, which is refreshing.

[@peggycarey5057]

Yes!!! You have said it perfectly!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I have a pretty annoying internal monolog, so when I sit down to do the vo it is literally what was in my brain when I was doing whatever I was doing. I don't think I have the time or energy to script anything🤣

[@connielea1896]

9​@@TheCleverCowgirl

[@brendariley8982]

It's not easy caring for elderly gentlemen like Nigel and Frisco, but because I have been watching you for so long now, Nigel looks so much longer now. I have a feeling he has some eye sight issues but again that's pretty normal for his age. These horses are living their best lives ever, because you brought them home. I love the example you set for us all.

[@elenacaddell3639]

Skeletor, such a handsome kid.

[@mgagne1999]

Go Nigel boy! ❤

[@Vespa7419]

Nigel is sooo sweet 🥰❤️ love his trot - so energetic for an old boy. xx

[@mamasplayinhookie3131]

33k to go! Awesome channels grow quickly ❤

[@realBkay]

Cowgirl don’t need no stinking directions.

[@alycewich4472]

🤣😂🤣

[@Operngeist1]

It might be worth looking into different lines for the hay chopper. They probably put a relatively soft line in since it's meant for (dry) leaves, which I imagine aren't as tough as hay. So, thicker and tougher lines might break up the stalks better. Also, a line with a 'blunt' profile, like a round or square shape that rips through grass rather than cuts it, might help with the stalk issue as well. (Smarter Every Day made a comparison video on weed eater lines; I'm basing this on his video. He concluded that 'sharp' (like a star or a triangle shape) and thin lines are best for fine grass and precision, but I figure you need the opposite of that 😅). A thicker line also lasts longer. Maybe you can also rig something up for dust control with a tarp or some large bin bags.

[@ottocarmanjones7143]

Shaky plate was a screaming deal. Nigel looks great!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

He is feeling almost toooo good

[@LeeJillian]

❤ There's our beautiful Scarlett! 😊😍🐎 & Nigel sure doesn't ACT like a "little old man"!😂 He just prance's around the ring!😊 Skeletor is looking sooo handsome!

[@elizabethmejia1025]

Ranch Life NOT EASY! RESCUE Ranch Life NOT EASYEASY!!.... e

[@rosannewithrow814]

I do enjoy you channel! I really love Nigel ❤ He was so cute high stepping!

[@sidilicious11]

Also the plastic strings in the hay shredder are shedding off into the shredded hay, so they are eating microplastics. We lost my 35 yr old mare last year to colic probably due to her trying to eat loose hay even though she got plenty of mash to keep her filled out and happy. I feel for you figuring out how to keep the elders nourished.😊

[@NigelMarston]

"Nigel is a sloppy eater"... yeah, I felt that 😆 I have seen blades that you can use on some strimmers/weed whackers to replace the string. Looking at how a blender works, the blades alternate pointing up and down to catch all the material ejected up the walls of the beaker. Wonder if something like that exists for your mulcher.

[@melodienaber4992]

Evidence all over his little snoot 😂❤❤

[@roadtriplover.]

Horses are definitely expensive!! Nigel sure is a happier guy. Good for him!!! Way to go, @The Clever Cowgirl. 😁

[@andreadee6327]

I truly enjoy your life and narrative

[@Believinabel]

Story Time Again with the Cleverist CowGirl!

[@cherylpage7415]

You do such a good job caring for your ponies :-)

[@benny-reebezuidenhout2976]

Pete’s coat is looking good!

[@suzystone244]

Nigel. Little man with BIG plans. All of the time. Trot gives it away😂❤

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

Nigel is so cute!

[@michelecraig9658]

Great thumbnail with all Nigel's feet off the ground! It looks like he is floating on air.

[@a.k.3110]

Thank you for sharing what you do. I really appreciate it. I wanna share a thought that came up when seeing those plastic weed cutter strings. They get broken down as well and get in the meal. I totally get that you are trying, and you are doing an awesome job. I just wanted to offer my thought.

[@lynnpeterthorson5277]

CC like the tool put together music. Hey I thought Huckleberry was going to relay the instructions to you. Nigel has some SPRING in his step.

[@dyanalayng5507]

What a darling intro picture of Nigel. Airs above the ground! ❤🐎

[@MrBetc]

Amazing what love can do for an animal, Nigel is so happy to live with you❤

[@CricketsBay]

He's definitely happy to be living there, but Nigel still doesn't like CC. Her life would be so much easier if he did like her.

[@victoriaheisser7137]

NIGEL!!! What a hoot. I love your horse story highlights. Such a nice escape from all of the horrific news and world craziness.

[@jeanday9747]

You're simply amazing. Nigel was full of vinegar. LOL. All your horses are extremely lucky to have you as an owner and caregiver. Keep up the good work. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DenCon143]

Hi. In another recent video, you mentioned that some comments asked why don't you appear and talk on camera? I just want to say that most KZbin bloggers make their videos about them. You make the videos about your horses. What's most enjoyable for me is just to kick back, relax and enjoy your compassionate talk about your animals. It boggles my mind a bit on how you're able to run your ranch and give your personal care to all of your animals. I wonder though, being that your animals only have you to rely on, do you have a contingency plan to care for your animals if you should be away for any extended amount of time? Even though you don't out and out say it, it's obvious how some horse owners mistreat their animals. Hitting, starving and not giving their horses routine medical care is animal cruelty, it's too bad that when a horse at an auction appears to have been mistreated or starved that animal control officers investigate and cite those owners. The best part of you videos is your compassion and love you show for all animals. Thank you and please stay healthy.

[@littleozarksfarmstead]

I agree! Don't change, CC! We love how you do what you do ❤

[@Lynn-yz5uk]

And Yes please stay Healthy! I know, you don’t intend otherwise. We worry about how hard you work!

[@MegF142857]

Her videos are excellent just as they are, imo. Yes! Agree... as a horse owner of old horses doing care myself then I really appreciate her incites & horse discussions, plus all about their unique personalities. She really sees the horses as individuals. I love it!

[@daciefusjones8128]

horse owners don't take vacations unless they have a backup or they take their horses with them.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@daciefusjones8128 Bingo! Yes, it is a full time gig and not some watch the clock until party time 😉

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

Sorry the machine didn’t work. Thanks for the video.Alwas love seeing the horses!

[@pipemma1893]

Finally realized who Nigel reminds me of - Veronica Lake. You youngsters will have to Google that

[@conniewojahn6445]

I had one of those mulchers I used for chopping tree leaves. Didn't work for me. They're string trimmers set up on a stationary stand with a large funnel top. Jammed up all the time because the plastic strings didn't go out to the outer circumference and catch the debris which gathered there. The plastic strings broke constantly. If feeding animals with the chopped hay, it would be good to watch for the broken off strings. Yes, lots of dust. I wrapped fabric around the bottom of the orange part to keep the dust down. Running the hay through the chopper a second time will create a lot more dust and not accomplish much else. You could try wetting the hay a bit before running it through. If you've time, knock the leaves out by hand and feed the unchopped stems separate to the horses who will eat them or try to chop them separate through the shredder. Yes, it's a lot of work and time, but will be easier when a system is established. Don't give up. Good luck.

[@Swimkid1]

Great stuff thank you. Regards, Dave UK

[@eegarim]

Another informative, fun video. Nigel’s adorable trot in the Thumbnail lured me into watching before I’ve even had my breakfast.❤

[@hw260]

Nigel is a very lucky boy.

[@marieparsons9908]

I'm sorry the grinder didn't work, but thanks for posting the video anyway. You'll save other people from buying it.

[@artemisXsidecross]

But more importantly it showed why it would not work for her needs. An important lesson to observe.

[@pl123vacation8]

You are so amazing, Clever Cowgirl! I love Nigel’s personality!

[@blaiseaimee7098]

It makes me giggle how you always toss the instructions to the side, not even a scan. You're like: "I'm THE CLEVER COWGIRL. I don't do instructions!"

[@mariabykofsky4502]

Hello, "The Clever Cowgirl" Huckleberry, Nigel, Tiny and the other beautiful horses❤❤❤🐎🐎🐎

[@StevieWonders2020]

Hey CC did you notice on the above pix of our adorable Nigel, that ALL 4 of his hooves are off the ground?????!!!!! Talking about peppy and levitating. What ARE you feeding him LOL

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Of course! He doesn't just trot, He floats!!

[@dorlvarice9226]

Hi from France and Bon Appétit Nigel 🤤

[@petrahartog5934]

I think the plate works wonders for Nigel , he seems 10 years younger . Can I come over and try it on myself 😂

[@rosejackson8835]

Huckleberry aka the horse hound❤❤❤and Nigel the spring buck ❤❤❤❤

[@sba8710]

I love learning about the intricacies of feeding your horses. I plan to buy another gift card for you when I get paid on May 3rd.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Just keep watching and share!

[@maureenkeller5406]

I have learned so much from you.... thanks so much for your videos ❤

[@sharpnote1480]

Really look forward to your videos. Thanks! 😊

[@10317]

It’s been windy here in Oregon too

[@plankface]

Frisco Bill was like the kid asked to eat Brussels sprouts…no ma’am 😮

[@mauvibauer1828]

Once again I sent you kudos. I just watched Pony Tales Rescue take in a new horse. He has nuvicular cysts and was.degenerative. Only 8yrs old but the previous owner started breaking at 2 and riding. I think some horse breeders are experimenting and the results are early disabilities. Thank God for people who don’t test the horses abilities at a young age..

[@obiwankenobi6952]

Mostly a matter of Money, most Horses grow up to seven years old…but hey fully trained at 3 means lower maintenance cost for the Breeders…I think a lot more Quarters and other Breeds would stay healthy on their feet when older if they had appropriate time to grow without training…

[@daciefusjones8128]

training should begin at four years and five years before hard use IF they are well conditioned. any thing less is animal cruelty. you should imprint at birth if possible and handle and halter train after weaning. regular handling, shoeing and all ground work, saddling and driving until they are four. when I started them I would do one day on and one day off. its been years ago now for me but I have a lot of great memories.

[@samcollage7682]

It's too bad that thorobreds are made to race when they're only two years old.

[@njb1814]

Nigel looks really good! He looks a little more frisky! You're doing a good job taking care of the horses, especially the older guys with their teeth issues. I can only imagine the cost of proper care and like you told us their food! My husband and I went for a ride on the dirt roads on the side by side here, there are some big properties with several horses! I don't know how people, and you do it! I'm sure it cuts their expenses quite a bit since they live on their property. If we were just 20 years younger, I'd love to have at least one! Your horses are so beautiful! You're doing a great job!! ❤

[@anna9072]

6:55 I see your approach to directions is similar to mine…just surplus packing material.

[@juliapeh6211]

4:37 I am always delighted by Nigel's floating trot. ❤❤ How eagerly he swings his little legs!! You would have to be small enough and be able to ride him, it would be a dream... Little dotted unicorn 🦄

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I think that all the time!

[@lindag4484]

All those kiddos out there begging for a pony or horse need to watch what you do so they know the reality of proper equine care. The ones who sincerely want to dedicate themselves to one will face that 'reality check' with sponge-like eagerness to learn and lots of hard work, then agree that it's worth it. If there is such a thing as reincarnation, I would hope to be one of your horses! 🐴❤

[@MegF142857]

Yes! And realize that could be one day after getting your horse that they lame themselves, so then what? Do you want a horse or do you want a riding tool. If you say "riding tool", then get a motorcycle or a bicycle. If you want a friend / companion / being that relies on you, then a horse is great!

[@artemisXsidecross]

We need more humans like C.C.👍 It wouldn't only be better for horses, but for everything else that we humans can influence.

[@alyson7532]

It's a good thing you don't have allergies! I'm suffering with spring allergies right now, and just SEEING all that alfalfa dust made my head want to explode. 🤯 Good luck with the ongoing senior feed experiments! Also - made me laugh out loud when the chopper instructions hit Huckleberry and he looked like he didn't know if he should run, thanks for that! :)

[@Bodiy]

I use a toilet stool brush to clean my tubs only because of the longer handle it saves my back and I have several Worx tools and have been happy with all of them the weed eater cuts really well and is so light and the batteries last longer than I do

[@MegF142857]

I use a long handled brush to clean buckets too.

[@janepearson5802]

Nigel is looking younger and much more sprightly.

[@ginmar8134]

Skeletor is filing out nicely.

[@ALayne08]

You might want to check out the 3 in one electric leaf blowers. I had one years ago to mulch hay and leaves. They come with a bag or a hose that can fit down into a hole in a large plastic trash can. I cut a square in the top rim of the trash can and made a frame for a filter. So some air could escape without the dust. Just a thought. Take care and be well.

[@brissygirl4997]

I was watching Horse Plus Humane the other day, and they had an older horse come in during one of their buyout intakes. They said the horse was in pain and couldn't chew the treats they gave him so "their only option was The Last Act if Kundness" I was absolutely blown away! One of the rescue founders rven said that when she used to be a vet tech owners would bring their horses that are turning 30 in to euthanised and said " Thank you for doing the right thing." All I could think about was Nigel and Friscobill that are getting on in age and how they need a bit of extra care to be able to consume their food properly but they are still happy and healthy horses. Yes, rescues have limited funds, but it was still horrible hearing their disregard for a horse simply because it was old.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Most rescues, especially ones that mass bale from auctions will do convenience euthanasias. Almost every horse I have on my property would've been euthanized if they had gone to that rescue 😔

[@deborahm6036]

Thank you for always thinking of your horses’ well-being first. Love what you do.

[@yolandaz2706]

Thank you for letting us hang out with you!! Sir Nigel is doing well because of your love & great care & just letting him relax & enjoy his old age!! I can't thank you enough!!! You're an angel😇🙏💜

[@Lily_1010]

I love when Nigel gets all prancy! So cute! Too bad your hay blender didn't work better for you! I was starting to think hay slushies for summer lol.

[@jiggz28]

Hehehehehe “his little SNOOOT” 😂

[@AbleMan.2178]

Nigel is a joy to watch! Bright boy.

[@Sine-gl9ly]

Heck, I can't imagine why on earth people would feed _unsoaked_ sugar beet, I do NOT know. I can think of little that is more dangerous to feed, other than designated poisons! Many years ago, a good friend had a very old pony who had lost several teeth, and could not eat stem or leaf hay at all, though she thrived on grazing. Grass cubes kept her going very well over winter, until the actual, growing grass came in. Alfalfa cubes were too high-protein - native ponies do best with low protein and high fibre diets. There was always a great sigh of relief once Rosie could go out to graze. It's hard work looking after these oldies.

[@doloressanchez9477]

💕 CC I love how you love 💗 on all the animals...A touch means a lot to them. Thank you for sharing with us all.

[@clintmartin2161]

God bless you for all your hard work ❤

[@suehuntwork5890]

String trimmers are weak. I mulch my leaves back into my lawn by running over them with my lawn mower. Might try a lawn mower with a bag as experiment to if the chops the stems small enough. Not sure if it would pick stuff off the cement floor. Hate to lose the smaller flakes the 2 old guys eat. They make hay steamers too. See that on my Friesland horse site. Also possible a small bra ch/leaf shredder. Mine chops to about 1/2-3/4 inch size. You feed into a hopper and it will blow it into container of choice. Just some other ideas.