How to Freeze Brand A Horse

[@Cemhta]

For a man that works with a ton of horses on a daily basis, I think it's impressive how much he seems to respect the power of those animals. It makes you really think about all the times people are reckless when they approach a horse from behind or things like that.

[@WhittaII]

I lived by a horse sanctuary growing up and had to walk through a field of them every day with my dogs. Definitely learn to respect them but at the same time they're super kind animals. Kicking you is a last resort because they're really still more scared of us than we are them.

[@WhittaII]

mind saying that, going behind one and spooking it would probably still get ya kicked haha

[@cpt.cornelius723]

respect the power his slaves have?

[@entertheabyss9785]

Reminds me of the movie Nope

[@ghostoflazlo]

It's borderline impressive how little people respect these 700kg animals. I've seen people sneak up behind horses just because they seem to think "but they're trained, ofc they won't kick ME".

[@silversage03]

Knowing the entire process explains a lot! I've always wondered why cattle weren't freeze branded, because I didn't realize there were extra steps in the process. Thanks for educating us!

[@LifeintheWest]

You are very welcome. Yes. I think there are many who don’t realize all the extra you have to do for this type of branding.

[@trudeuvult8445]

cattle are freeze branded look it up

[@trudeuvult8445]

@@LifeintheWest still very interesting i wonder how that shit feels tho

[@IronBridge1781]

@@trudeuvult8445 I imagine similar to how it feels to get a wart frozen off. So, painful, but not unbearable.

[@trudeuvult8445]

@@IronBridge1781 lol thats a good thought. still no clue never had one.

[@nmelkhunter1]

That video was very well done. Your friend’s truck is certainly the definition of a ranch truck!

[@dianehunsberger2271]

That truck would never pass inspection in PA :) Wish we could drive our trucks like that :)

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@dianehunsberger2271 Does PA have agricultural exemptions for trucks and equipment?

[@FarmerC.J.]

Calibar is a great horse! Thank you for you time. I just lost my beloved horse on Dec. 2nd. A freak accident in the mud He broke his leg. My special boy, Chance was almost 29 years old. He looked so amazing, weight was good, he was happy and such an amazing horse. He was a Tennessee Walking Horse. The most level headed horse I’ve ever met. The grief is real. He came into my life as a yearling. I’ll miss his knicker/ rumble as he greeted me every morning. One of his many nicknames was Rumble butt…Chancer Dancer. Give Calibar a hug from me! All the best!

[@TexasNana2]

🙏

[@joanneriley3899]

Tennessee walking horse, is that the ones you put chemicals and chains on to make them walk abnormally, and cut the tendons in their tails?

[@FarmerC.J.]

@@joanneriley3899 never did that to either of my horses! The were all natural, flat shod trail horses! They were amazing to ride! God bless!

[@triciachacon6515]

I have zero experience with ranching, minimum with horses. I'd love to have experience, I love learning and watching your videos. Your a hard worker, and have consideration and kindness to the horses and cows. I'm so glad u put these out!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. I do my best.

[@GuilhermeSantos-cc3vp]

I never searched or watched ranch or horses related videos before and this just popped on my youtube recommended section, I guess they never miss, from a person that didn't have any knowledge and experience in this world before, I found myself quite interested and hooked into the video, the quality and the way your film, and how it unfolds over time its truly great!

[@boundedscythe7726]

That's funny it also popped into my recommended list and I'm in a similar boat, my theory recommendation is not based off of your history but what KZbin is recommended.

[@BrookesLife1992]

I love watching your videos. I started riding horses at the age of 3 up until I was 17. I always preferred riding western over English. As a kid my parents would take me to pond hill ranch in VT to watch the rodeo and go riding in the mountains. I just turned 30 and my dream is to own a horse and live on a farm/ranch. I’d love to move to Montana as I currently live in CT and there aren’t many cowboys around here. Thank you for showing me your world as it truly lifts my spirits and teaches me things about ranch life.

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

You might consider volunteering your time to an existing horse boarding facility. In return for necessary 'housekeeping' chores you might be able to negotiate 'exercise' privileges.

[@roseO1984]

@@michaelpcooksey5096do you know of any Ranches\Farms that need volunteers??? Thank You!!!

[@quayumchowdhury847]

Why u not posting videos on your channel now ??

[@BrookesLife1992]

@@quayumchowdhury847 me?

[@terrythornock6468]

Absolutely wonderfully done Trinity Sir!!!! My big Red Dun had an A-3 hot brand on his right shoulder. I’ve always liked the looks of the Freeze Brand on the horses. The Freeze Brand, if done correctly, will always look so much cleaner and more professional than the Hot Iron Brand!!!! You are a great man Trinity, and a great Teacher!!!! Your videos are a great benefit to the Ranching Community!!!!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you so much. I am humbled.

[@auwei]

all brandings are barbaric!"

[@-joe-davidson]

@@auwei Wrong

[@auwei]

@@-joe-davidson not at all! lets brand you ass then!

[@-joe-davidson]

@@auwei Child

[@Justarandomcowboy]

Thank you for teaching us how to freeze brand

[@davidrice3337]

hopefully this will educate people - I work with thoroughbred race horses and the #1:problem we face is false public perception - the media always accentuates the negative - the positives out weigh the negatives 1000 - 1

[@LifeintheWest]

I agree wholeheartedly. That’s why we need to show and explain the realities that we deal with.

[@markwilliams5606]

Freeze brand is much better Then hot branding. Love your show. Raise cattle, horses. Just got 30 Mustangs from Oklahoma. Adios from the Ozarks Missouri Arkansas 🤠🐴🌄

[@MikeySkywalker]

Yeah that’s because hot iron branding is cruel. Especially nowadays when you have micro chips and cold branding.

[@jennifertrotter7591]

The way I was always taught when branding with a hot brand on cattle is, it's not only faster but cattle also have lot thicker hide where horses have thinner hide so cold or freeze brands work better on horses.

[@grassblade63]

Awesome! Calibar reminds me of my black horse, with his thick winter coat. I have thought of getting mine frost branded because horse theft is becoming a problem in the South. Glad to see how it's done.

[@snowkracker]

Well that explains it! I saw some horses with perfect looking white brands and I was baffled at how that was achieved. I had no idea that cold branding was the reason. Now I know.

[@twwtb]

I like that Calibar. He seems like a big goofy boy. LIke he's super smart but doesn't really want you to know it. Very well done with the branding. It's easy to see that it is very low stress for the horse. Now Calibar has his "badge of honor".

[@LifeintheWest]

I do too. I really think he has the makings of a really good one. 👍

[@bonniebethel1234]

I always wanted to freeze brand our cows but my husband said no. Now I understand why. It would take forever. Thanks for showing the process.

[@mochimacaroon400]

Takes a bit longer, but well worth it. It will never fade and has a really low infection rate. There are a lot of ways to cut back on time too, from multiple irons to one person shaving in one catch and the other person branding in the one after. Personally, I prefer it because it is less painful than hot branding by a long shot.

[@boundedscythe7726]

@@mochimacaroon400 yeah if you had like three maybe four employees you could easily make a chain one sits there with the razor cutting the horses one is kicking horses out the other is bringing horses in and the last guy stays they're prepping The branding iron so as soon as you done shaving he can be popped on and sent out.

[@forkliftcertifed123]

Why all that work? Just metal iron *TIZZZZ* done

[@mochimacaroon400]

@@forkliftcertifed123 what...?

[@marionettehone]

@@mochimacaroon400probably referring to the stereotypical hissing sound hot metal does when making contact with something else

[@saddlebear]

I'd love to hear you talk about why direct marketing beef to the consumer does/doesn't work.

[@jaybailleaux630]

Your videos are important as a teaching tool. It helps folks to understand how much work and skill it takes to run a ranch.

[@leemiller2811]

Wowzier. You are an incredible roper. I love your videos. Thanks. 👍

[@eddiebear34]

Very cool. No pun intended. Looks really clean when it's done, and when it's healed

[@TheLaughingDove]

I knew some people who were messing around with freeze branding as body mods and I took a strike myself. It's mostly just a dull ache intense poking sensation more than anything else, nothing like being burned. It is extremely uncomfortable, but it's really not a huge deal. The person doing it was just using a metal cookie cutter of a rabbit shape and I had a little mark for about a month, but it didn't take for a permanent scar on me. I'd still like to see if it's possible to make permanent white hair patches. With humans you really can't hold it on so long, more in the 8-15 second range for scarring was what they were trying. I'd be down to experiment with it on the hairs on the back of my neck again some time if the opportunity arose.

[@GEOsustainable]

God bless you for freeze branding. I can see it is far less painful. As someone that freezes my warts, it is nothing.

[@nicfrieler1305]

Years ago I had some warts removed with liquid nitrogen it really didn't hurt it's just like the feeling of touching cold metal with wet fingers. Just found Your channel and watching all of Your videos now enjoying seeing the animals and scenery.

[@super_nova_1]

I had that done at about age 4 and wasn’t terrible. Might consider a cold brand myself

[@Ksweetpea]

Yep! There's sometimes a surprising jolt of dull pain but the "oww" factor is a fraction of a heat burn

[@lesleyswarbrooke940]

Just started to watch your vlogs and I like what I see and you are informative about your life on the farm. I live in the UK and we don’t have such a vast a,Lunt of land like you do. I grew up omen a farm or a Croft as we call them in Scotland. And we had sheep and goats and chickens. It was fun as I had to milk the goats in the morning before school. Love your vlogs. Xxxxxxxxx😊

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you Lesley. I didn’t know farms were called Crofts in Scotland. 😊

[@sean9920]

I’m glad I found this channel. I have always wondered what kind of work Montana cowboys and ranchers do.

[@nicolecourt7829]

I don’t know what you do with all these horses but it’s a beautiful hard! And they are all in good shape 👍🐴

[@CrossTimbersSon]

Thanks for sharing this video Trinity. I’ve had a wart removed from the doctor with liquid nitrogen, it doesn’t hurt that bad. Calibar has gotten fluffy!

[@shack109]

I was going to post that. Liquid nitrogen and a nail set clamped to a vice grips is an awesome wart remover.

[@LifeintheWest]

He sure is fluffy!! 😁

[@saintsinner7565]

I just made it to the end of the video and *I CANT WAIT FOR THOSE LONG VIDEOS* Thank you sir❤️🫶🏻

[@LifeintheWest]

I am so glad you like them. I am putting together many more. They do take a lot of time, but I like them as well.

[@saintsinner7565]

@@LifeintheWest oh I am sure,it’s like an extra job besides doing ur regular daily tasks,but they really are a treat to watch ❤️ I am actually shocked,how much the weather in Montana reminds me of our weather,I’m like a fellow snowflake 🤣 I was wondering,You mentioned,that You only wanna remove the tiniest patch possible,cause they have winter hair,does it mean you gotta protect that shaved area somehow for a bit or it’s fine how it is? 🙄 Also I wanted to say,it cracks me up everytime I hear DIRTY BUGGER 🤣 I appreciate so much,that You take the time and allow us to see a fracture of this life AND PLEASE PUT UR EARS UNDER A HAT🤣

[@helenkelley8788]

Job well done ..and your explanation of doing calves vs horses is spot on!!

[@saddlebear]

Super enjoyed this vid, captivated the whole time. Always wondered how that was done. Horse looked uncomfortable but not painful. Your ears looked more painful than the horse.

[@dianehunsberger2271]

and his hands looked so cold !

[@alexthearmy]

So, this is my first ever video I see from you and as a horse person, right at the start of it I was wondering at why you have to rope the horses as you don't have to do that with well trained/behaved horses normally, but as the video progressed, I came to the conclusion that the lack of time to teach the horses that it's alright to let themselves be caught is the cause because that's a very well behaved horse right there for everything else except the catching part. So, good job and I'll definitely come back to check some of your future videos!

[@ESaboHowGravityWorks]

It's pretty amazing how you can do all that different stuff with one hand holding the camera... God blessya.

[@barbaraberrier8840]

That was interesting. Thanks for sharing each step and every aspect of how it works and the end result on all colors. Loved the snow. Have an awesome week.

[@jessicamunda8765]

I absolutely love your videos. Keep them coming please. Thank you

[@perkosherrigh7243]

Your horses are beautiful and well kept you can tell you care for them, it’s funny when your filming and some of them get nosy and want too see what’s going on

[@larrybauer7460]

Love your videos, don’t have a ranch but do own 38 beautiful acres in Bristol VA. Bought my first “Gus” cowboy hat the other day and was wondering where you got yours? Love it!!! Thanks for the great videos!

[@derekbecker1158]

Great video. So informative. But now I have a question. Why a 100 horses with your brand? Do you sell them? Where do they go with your brand? Just curious. I understand with cows on range then eventually slaughter.

[@LifeintheWest]

My dad owns a horse leasing business. He leases these horses out to guest ranches, kids camps, and outfitters. But in the winter none of those businesses are operating so they all come home to get fed through the winter.

[@francoisdebruyn6476]

Thank you for this video, we are about to freeze brand our cattle. Was weighing up dry ice or Nitrogen. Nitrogen will be a lot faster than dry ice, since I only have one set off irons.

[@traviskenyon5071]

We started using dry ice and denatured alcohol on our angus females. It’s a little more forgiving. But gets the job done nonetheless. You have great videos.

[@edlehman5726]

I noticed you did have gloves on until you grabbed the branding iron, how do you keep your hands from freezing when the temperature is -4?

[@Bruce-Holdaway]

Another great video! Let's get this channel to a million people!!!!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks Bruce. That would be a lot of miles! 😳😁

[@michaellaura1231]

The horse remembered this…. And now a broken rib. 🤣. Great videos, keep them coming!

[@robert9595]

Ooooh im curious. (Bcuz im a nerd) I'd like to see the nueral stimulus results from a hot brand vs a cold brand. That would tell us which is actually more painful.

[@lockdown9838]

I think you should make a small Branding Iron and try the freeze branding yourself! Then you'll know what the horse feels and can let us know! I have friends who've done the hot branding that were in frats, they say it didn't hurt that bad. Super cool though, love the channel.

[@dianehunsberger2271]

Thank you for showing us the freeze-branding process. Very informative ! Glad to see that you put gloves on :-)

[@danielrandolph9170]

Awesome good video thanks for the info stay safe Daniel from central Mississippi

[@friedaschnell3729]

Your truck cracks me up. McGyver comes in rancher/cowboys too! Reminds me of my 94 yo father. 😊 Did you really rope Kalibar on the first try? You’d think you’ve done it once or twice. 😉

[@Crackitify]

just a tip... the sound of the chain on metal... you should wrap it with something foamy or ducttape see if it makes a difference in the horses when entering/exiting

[@corylamond6294]

Trinity, would you be able to tell me the brand of your wool coat you wear? Also, is it the same brand as your vest?

[@NoahWatts1611]

I love your channel brother, keep the videos coming! I enjoy watching all the details of how you guys do things out west. Im just a small time rancher/logger in Eastern Oklahoma.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you sir. I am so glad you enjoy it.

[@lordfizzz]

I didnt know I NEEDED to learn this thank you

[@RazorRevenge]

I hope this doesn’t sound stupid, I know nothing about your job but I absolutely love your channel. What is the purpose of all the horses? I get having hundreds of cows, raising them for meat, but I’m just a little confused on all the horses. Do you breed them and sell them?

[@samb6247]

so very interesting, thanks for posting

[@ScrappyCoCo0]

I would assume it's the same feeling as when you get a wart removed from under your foot. Up until the final few seconds it doesn't really hurt.

[@G0lia7h_at]

When I was a child I got a wart on my elbow (thin skin) removed via a nitrogen burn. First it sings and burns, but after some time you just dont feel it anymore and later when the burn procedure is over you dont really feel it all. So from that I would say Freeze Brand >>>>>>> Hot Brand. Just way better.

[@petervanderzanden3123]

Great informative video Trinity. If you ever have the time or desire, I’d love to see how you care for your horses during the winter months. I live in Minnesota where temps can get way down with winds increasing that cold burden significantly on my horses. Mine do have access to shelter and we have never blanketed them….just keep them stocked up with lots of hay. Would be interesting for me to see your processes. Thanks for considering the topic.

[@nicklewis7291]

I enjoy this stuff. The most I've ever ridden my horse at one time is 10 miles. He needed a break at about 6 miles.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. This is gonna be a long one. And snow makes it harder.

[@nicklewis7291]

@@LifeintheWest I bet. My horses tend to do better in winter but, in Kentucky, that's still above 32 F most of the time. We consider it pretty severe if it gets lower than the 20s.

[@dianehunsberger2271]

@@LifeintheWest Regarding hoofwear, what are spikes ?

[@williamevans6522]

Wouldn't EVERCLEAR or CLEARSPRINGS, "sipin' likir" be good enough to clean?

[@niallkeane3794]

im sure already know this but be careful to have enough ventilation in the truck while transporting is because the vapour you see and cant see is toxic and can make you loopy and pass out and you dont want that while driving

[@Kylebchurchjr]

I'd love to try and cowboy sometime. I kinda know how to ride a horse but that's it, willing to learn.

[@tommyroberts867]

Love watching all your videos. Here in Texas I think our 4 degree weather is different than yours. We have to wear gloves to handle that pipe gate and rope lol We would have done this in a barn. Maybe we're wimps lol

[@freshguy54]

It's been my dream since I was a kid to work on a ranch with cattle.. but I grew up in suburban Washington. As a man in his 30's...could you recommend anything on how to get foot in without any experience? Currently in AZ. Thanks a bunch.

[@wbarney59]

Your videos are fascinating

[@johnellington7057]

Di you have a name for your brand. Like Rocking R. I know these look like your intials but do you call it by a name? Really enjoy your videos tour explanations and insights! Have a blessed Christmas!!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. It is Lazy J hanging A. My dad’s initials. It’s his brand.

[@jakejacobson2999]

My friend you live an amazing life. I could only dream of waking up every day doing what you do, where you do it. Thanks for the content

[@tommyleenielsen7687]

Trinity seems like a very nice guy I bet if this 54 year old came up to him and offered to help him he would let me He is good at what he is doing very good

[@bradhines4137]

Trinity, have you considered a merch store for your channel sometime in the future? I can imagine a few items kickin' around the ranch that someone might consider a souvenir.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thought about it, but decided against it for now.

[@GreenWitch1]

I had a mustang as a teen that had been branded with CS bar. I always wondered where he was from.

[@Choppinwoodandridingood]

Does your holding box work good for trimming horses that aren’t real cooperative?

[@daledapprich3122]

Pretty good roping skills!

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

My horse is a Thoroughbred, who was re-trained, as an Eventer, after his racing career. He was freeze-marked when I bought him. I always wondered how that was done. So now I know. Interesting.

[@joshuahernandez2867]

Does the freeze brand change the color of the horses skin or just the hair? Thanks

[@46rambo49]

we made our work chute an end load walk thru, nice for one guy to handle , lead thru, stop in position, close front gate, 91% alcohol from the grocery store works for us, ever try nail less shoes with titanium spikes for traction?

[@jmec03]

It’s basically painless, horses have a really high pain resistance. The freezing cold iron just basically itches a bit and make sure you use some kind of oil and never peel the scabs.

[@boundedscythe7726]

Who peels the scab off of animals? I understand the urge to pull your own scabs but another creature's that's wacked.

[@jmec03]

@@boundedscythe7726 some people tend to do it so it doesn’t leave like scarves on it or help the cicatrization process.

[@boundedscythe7726]

@@jmec03 removing a scab causes scars if you want to avoid getting scars let your scabs alone they'll heal and prevent scarring so you really shouldn't be removing it.

[@roseO1984]

I just started watching your videos, I sure do enjoy them!!! May I ask where ya get the horses??? (( Mustangs??)) Thank You so much for sharing!!!!

[@Bbbuddy]

I’ve had skin spots frozen by a dermatologist (although not for as long as 30 seconds). Doesn’t hurt at all. I guess the nerves also freeze.

[@GiftedOutdoors]

Gotta love the thumbnail 🤤

[@islandersmoke5905]

Thank you for everything

[@annmarieschantz9724]

Love the ductape on truck!! They run forever dodges!! I have a dodge caravan 2005, still runs.

[@nak3dxsnake]

I wish I had found out about this sooner. My brand didn't turn out that great, but I plan to tattoo over it.

[@sharondease3551]

Do you sell your horses with your branding on it?.and if so..does the new owner add thier branding as well?

[@karenspeer7378]

I Love the Education!! Thank You and God Bless!! ❤⚘🙂

[@LifeintheWest]

God bless you as well.

[@karimedinburgh]

good video , thanks for sharing , beautiful place would like to visit , have a wonderful day !

[@eshodaguila371]

How do you have so many horses and can you make a video on the cost and expenses to own that many

[@maddycoo]

at dermatology clinics they use liquid nitrogen held in a metal canister to kill warts. i’ve had many spray sessions with this stuff. on the skin feels very cold at first then it tingles a lot (like putting your very cold hand in hot water) then it feels very hot (frost bite burn)- all within a few seconds. it stings for a few hours after treatment but the warm feeling goes away immediately after stopping. i have a high pain tolerance so it’s all tolerable. i don’t think the doctors use it for longer than 30 seconds so maybe the horse feels the same thing as us.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@L1berty1776]

So i started watching Yellowstone and now im getting these videos haha.

[@marionwesse7948]

Cool branding is also pain, we did with Arabian foals (unfortunately it is forbidden in Germany meanwhile), but not as much as hot branding

[@Marty22_]

hi, i was wondering how many horses do you have and why?

[@lailabjordal8854]

If i would like to work on a ranch in Montana for a year and I'm from Norway. How do I find out about where I can work. I'm just curious.

[@williandepauw5395]

Liqud Nitrogen boils at -320 F, I've had many treatments with it and I can tell you it hurts. But horses are tuff and I don't think their nerves and brain work the same as ours.

[@Jayteezaman]

"There's no way of knowing how that really feels for the horse" I don't want to come off the wrong way, but I can assure you someone has tested this on themselves.

[@marydanen5220]

Thank you !God bless❤

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Great video thanks for the demo! Keep the great videos coming!😁

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. I certainly will.

[@jasonnichols70]

That’s the second video I’ve seen on freeze branding horses. I would like to see it done in person. I just have to find someone who does it closer to me

[@las347]

I really thought that horse will raise havoc and he just took it. In Hungary where I'm from they brand horse on the neck. Very cool video. Are those mustangs?

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

While at Ft. Carson Colorado in the early 60s they maintained a small group of hay burners rescued from the glue factory. The stables were near the front gate. I imagine one main reason they existed was because the fort included the 77th Armor Mechanized 'Calvary' [tanks]. Anyway the horses had two speeds; one going out onto the hill area behind the stable and the other when pointed back. ... Hang on pilgrim!!

[@RayAttanasio]

Can a heat brand be used to freeze brand, or vice-versa?

[@deannyeltatzie7759]

Would it not be easier to chip them, like you do a dog or cat?

[@tanyaashdown9760]

Great video, yet again. Keep up the awesome content 👍

[@llamarama111]

Nice roping there Trinity.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks. That was actually my second shot. Totally missed the first one. 😂

[@llamarama111]

@@LifeintheWest ha ha ha I was actually going to ask you if you edit out the misses but didn’t want to offend 😂