What breed is this Tiny Stallion ❤️ The dna test results are WILD!

Nigel gets his DNA tested.
What gave him his fighting spirit?
His super cute spots?
His winter coat that would put a woolly Mammoth to shame?
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[@grannieannie1371]

Well now we know why he survived. He's a ridiculously tough little guy. And an absolute character to boot. Glad he found you.

[@catherinethompson4071]

Ahhh. Love this guy!! Thank you!

[@sherylbartlett3871]

Hooray for Nigel. What a hardy little guy.....no wonder he has survived a tough life - it's in his DNA!! Thank you for sharing his breed history. Very interesting! God bless you for caring for him!

[@MegF142857]

Truth!

[@user-qj8uc4tb8n]

Wow! I didn't realize that a horse could be such a fascinating history lesson. Go, Nigel! Thank you for deciding to care for him for the rest of his life.

[@artemisXsidecross]

Horse history is worth a look. Our partnership with Equis is only 5000 years old. They were almost extinct from being a food source for human consumption.

[@Laura-ed5kf]

One of my FAVORITE things about the DNA-vids: the HISTORY LESSON! America is clearly not a melting-pot of ppl only! 😊

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@Laura-ed5kf “The Clovis culture, named after a 13,500-year-old site in New Mexico, is characterized by distinct stone and bone tools found in close association with Pleistocene or Ice Age animals, including mammoths, and is considered by many archeologists to be the first human culture in the Americas.” ✘ “Horses evolved in the Americas around four million years ago, but by about 10,000 years ago, they had mostly disappeared from the fossil record. Spanish settlers likely first brought horses back to the Americas in 1519, when Hernán Cortés arrived on the continent in Mexico.”

[@RobinEsch]

my thoughts exactly!

[@hollygolightly8048]

I live near a Clovis site where a baby was buried with tiny pots of ochre pigment and large points, about 8 inches long. Fascinating! Discovered by accident.

[@lindarenn4239]

When you said for us to keep in mind that Nigel has a double thick coat and an attitude we immediately thought of the Shetland Pony. We love Nigel. Thank you for rescuing this older, spunky little fellow. ❣️❣️❣️

[@kepnjem]

I thought perhaps the Icelandic due to Nigel's gait. 😊

[@weechoclatyclaire]

Being from Scotland I am super proud Nigel is part Shetland Pony. I had wondered if he was when I saw that amazing mane! He's so cute! Thank you for taking care of him and giving him a happy retirement ❤

[@user-no9ow1gx9i]

That was my only guess, too, because of his big hair and his tiny stature. Being of Scottish ancestry myself, I am proud too for this part of Nigel's ancestry. Thanks, CC, for your love and care ❣

[@merk9569]

@@user-no9ow1gx9i. Me too!

[@redhorsburgh..2345]

Totally thought that too ... Shetland pony's have that thick coat...

[@BustedFlush7096]

My first guess, but I know nothing about horses.

[@Stranger_Than_Fiction299]

Came for the mystery, stayed for the history. Loving the horse history! Tysm!

[@mousiebrown1747]

Fourth “gene trait”: Photogenic! He’s beautiful beyond description. ❤❤❤

[@Christina-344]

Very interesting! But to me Nigel will always be a purebred Unicorn ❤❤❤

[@alycewich4472]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@texastornado5517]

Exactly!!

[@aquapaula]

When you're that cute, you don't need to work. You can just boss other people...I mean horses...around.😂😂😂

[@Linda-yv3mf]

I am so grateful that Nigel came to be with you. As a horse owner who loves horses I had a mustang who lived to be 42 years old. She was a beautiful horse that finally succumbed to ring bone and could no longer get up after laying down. I was lucky to have her 27 years and rode her until she was 36 years of age. Please don’t give up on Nigel, he truly touches my heart every video you post.

[@romystumpy1197]

She is perfect for nigel

[@feiryfella]

He's such a stunning little guy, he must have looked amazing in his prime.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

He still looks pretty dashing when he sheds his winter coat!

[@judithburke1539]

He looks pretty amazing for his age as well 😊.

[@teresagranza1598]

The DNA tests are so interesting. Nigel is a tough little horse. So glad his senior years will be with you.

[@YewTher]

I used to have horses but life changes brought an end to that. I’m retired now and my life is happy but I do miss the horses. Your channel is my fix. The everyday chores, the horse personalities, the training plans, the DNA discoveries - that all really fills a void for me. I miss the smells of horses and leather, the satisfaction of shedding out a horse in the spring or of cleaning out hooves. Thank you! I’m always looking for your next video!

[@nancy6160]

I'm in the same boat! I miss horses 🐎 and riding. Grooming and cleaning stalls too!

[@alycewich4472]

I'm in the same stage of life and The Clever Cowgirl is my fix too!

[@LaurieAnnOR]

Me too!

[@tiasims7737]

Me very much too!

[@robinriley8925]

Same with me!

[@KaiOcean]

I guessed only the Shetland Pony because of his small ears and voluminous mane and tail. Thank you for being his final owner.

[@Sher5238]

Part Mammoth/Part Unicorn ? Definitely an angel and heaven sent. Thanks CC for your love and compassion and patience.

[@artemisXsidecross]

👍

[@QuinnLoftis]

I guess he was a Shetland pony 😮 and 🎉🎉🎉 he is a Shetland pony. I am so glad that you rescue horses like Nigel

[@jannford6916]

The abuse of animals by humanity is shameful.

[@StevieWonders2020]

LOL I guessed Dalmation....he's my guy. Love Nigel since I laid eyes on him. So glad he lives at Rancho Ingognito.

[@alycewich4472]

🤣😂🤣 Great guess! There might be some Dalmations almost as tall as he is!

[@tiasims7737]

😆

[@nylarobinson4508]

I see so many of these mini's with such poor confirmation but Nigel is just a beautiful, scaled down version of a full sized horse. We had a Shetland pony growing up and, attitude wise, Nigel is very much like our Little Paint.

[@nylarobinson4508]

And FYI, when we had heavy snow, Little Paint always pulled the car out of the driveway and moved downed trees. He was truly a workhorse.

[@lesliebryce6074]

So well orchestrated and documented! Another interesting episode for the Clever Cowgirl. Everyone is happy that Nigel is in your competent hands for the remainder of his life. Bravo! An inspiration to all 😊

[@user-hx1oy6kc5k]

Nigel is amazing the characteristics really shows with his Shetland Pony ancestry. And he was lost till you found him and finally received love and care. Sweet beautiful Nigel ❤

[@letitbee7248]

This makes me love Nigel even more!! He's elegant, tough, smart, beautiful. Please give him some hugs and scratches from me. So happy that you adopted this little guy and he gets to spend the rest of his life being the boss!!! 🥰

[@barb7128]

Thank you for finding out about this spunky little pony and for your telling the stories about his breed heritage. Nigel is one of a kind! Blessings!

[@wfs000]

Nigel is a champion. So glad he ended up in your hands. 😊

[@DianeLee999]

Thank you for sharing your fascination with the foundation horse lines in America. Nigel is indeed fortunate to be with you! I honestly don’t know of a place where his life would be so honored. Thank you 💜

[@gaypreator8547]

Nigel a little time capsule. Blending the history with even more history of horses - makes your channel stand out. Nigel is definitely a fine example of how proper nutrition, a lot of love and luck proves how amazing horsey physiology is. He is absolutely beautiful and lucky that you took him on. The picture of his mash mouth - is priceless. Great job. ☕️ have a wonderful weekend.

[@barbrice721]

He is a very Special Little Gentleman.❤

[@CarnivoreStork]

A hard history for many horses, So glad you’re able to give him a soft landing. 🌺

[@jenniferhuffman1835]

What a unique and interesting story about Nigel. It’s like opening an unlabeled box to see what’s inside. ❤

[@joniskibo5910]

THANKs for SAVEing "NIGEL" ❤

[@emk7132]

Love where genetics can take us these days!! The Appaloosa is not a genetically testable breed right now at least in part because it maintains registry requirements that allow one parent to be from other breed registries like thoroughbred or Arabian as long as one parent is a registered Appaloosa. So the DNA of the breed has a very low chance that there will be any of those short segments of DNA that will be specific and distinct to, alone or in combination, the breed. The coat color and mottled skin, etc. however, are caused genetically by the Leopard Complex which can be screened for and is only found in a few breeds Appaloosa, Knabstrupper, and Pony of the Americas!

[@clairelarson2068]

Thank you--I had some niggling questions about color genetics watching this, and you just answered them!

[@gnostic268]

I had several P.O.A.s when I was a kid. The last one being Nigel's twin but she was a mare and 4 hands 6 in. whuch at the time was the upper height limit allowed in Ponies of the Americas. They moved exactly the same. Long strides and floating while trotting. As long as Nigel has the coloring he could be cross-registered, I believe but things could've changed in the 30+ yrs since I was involved in the P.O.A. association as I stick to rescue horses now.

[@pamelahooper7851]

This is super interesting. Nigel is especially handsome. ❤

[@annepettit3855]

I would have guessed Pony of the Americas-and that he has a lot of kids out there, as he’s put together so nicely ❤

[@CricketsBay]

I agree. I hope she contacts POAC for genetic testing.

[@tinakam8557]

I had forgotten about POAs. I remember more of them in the 70s and 80s but have not seen one in a long time. He is a very fancy mover, the POA registry may be very interested as he is older and may have genetics that are lost.

[@alycewich4472]

If I remember correctly, the way the POA ponies were started was crossing shetland ponies to Appaloosas to get a smaller sized Appaloosa/larger pony for kids to ride.

[@april5666]

OMG, all those poor Shetland ponies spending their short lives in the mines, replacing all those poor tiny women and children. It is so hard to stay positive in a world that has exploited and still exploits so many. No wonder we gravitate to your up lifting videos, CC. Very interesting histories in Nigel the survivor. Q: so do you think of him as a horse or pony now that you have the DNA results?

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

pony

[@Jo-sp5cp]

A story as old as Time. The elite will ruthlessly exploite humans and animals for wealth.😢

[@ILuvHorses-ny1sv]

Would you please consider doing an episode on Mustangs and their history, characteristics and what role they have in modern US. Could you explain your boys backgrounds too please? Many thanks!

[@janemillerick9614]

this was what I thought too! I’m watching this! for some reason I kept thinking Spanish blood of some kind (warm blood?).. I wasn’t shocked at Shetland when he turned out to be part that; but what I loved was the quick & complete history of how this Spanish came ..how Shetlands got here as well. (Mustang/ wildie etc history?))

[@Ghostoffdr1957]

Wow, now we know where he gets his attitude and longevity, it's in his DNA to be tough. 🙂

[@artemisXsidecross]

Humility is one of our best teachers and C.C. has always used it to her advantage. Her results are a pleasure to witness. ❤ A sad reminder of how modernization with industrialism has brought strive not only to ourselves but our planet with all its life forms too. We might all need more humility that C.C. shows in each of her episodes. 👍

[@jeannugent4077]

What a great story for a little survivor. Thank you for taking such good, loving care of Nigel.

[@catherineniew7457]

And 👏👍 for all the other such comments!!❤

[@kst6959]

I've really enjoyed watching Nigel's journey and updates. Also love the DNA reports. It is a fun way to learn about breeds and their histories. Thank you for giving this little old man a loving retirement.

[@margaretblack8538]

Absolutely fascinating CC, i was hooked from the start. I had no idea that ponies or horses could live for 30 or 40 years, that's amazing. Nigel is a gorgeous wee soul. 💙

[@sharonrimsza7960]

WooHoo, I was right with my first guess: I knew there was Shetland in there! Look at the face, the mane and that hair! Nigel is so very lucky you have him. Bless you Nigel!

[@liznyp6209]

Now we know why he’s such a tough little guy! ❤️

[@susanlane8803]

The Shetland part makes a lot of sense with the thick winter coat, they are very hardy and can stay out in all weathers!

[@annmarie3520]

I know absolutely nothing about horses and my pick was Shetland Pony!!!😁 They had such a sad history in those mines.☹ Nigel is one tough lucky little guy!😘🙏🏻❤✨

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

That picture of him with his forelock in a bubble pony tail , is the cutest. I love that I can see his eyes 👀 ❤ hes adorable ❤❤❤ sweet sassy grumpy old man Nigel ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DianneStrickland-uj4iw]

He didn't even look like a horse when you first got him. What a great story. He looks like he is full of mischief!

[@heatherjordan1451]

He’s an AMHA/AMHR. They used several breeds to create these horses, since they were a height breed ,so for years had a more open book in the early days. He’s beautifully built.

[@auldburdlaughin]

I guessed Shetland would be in there somewhere, just from his hair and his attitude. A pal had a black Shetland when I was a kid, and if he didn't want to be ridden, no-one could ride him. He would pronk and buck and even scrape along a fence until you were dislodged. Then he would come back and stand beside you like butter wouldn't melt. Happy days, r.i.p. Domino ❤ Just in case anyone hasn't seen them already, have a look for Thelwell pony cartoon drawings, absolutely hilarious. Anyway, thanks fot sharing Nigels history, he's very special, just like you. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤

[@alycewich4472]

LOVE the Thelwell books!

[@pretzel2272]

Me too! They are so hilarious and they remind me of my childhood! ❤❤❤

[@jmdec20]

My grandfather had a herd of Shetlands and they had attitude. They made the winters in Iowa very well. His Stallion was hard as a rock, smart, trained to pull a Sulky. I never thought of them in mines. All different colors and some blue 'glass'. He still had them when I graduated from H. School and I never heard of a health problem, just keeping the tough hooves trimmed was a trick.

[@lockandload699]

Had some Shetlands in our small herd on the farm. One we called Mike after a local fat hotel owner . He was like a 45 gal drum on legs. When Mike wanted to go home, he went home, no stopping him. Never named my Shetland except on those occasions when he ticked me off, at that point, he had a lot of different names. Lots of fond memories of all the horses we had. Ole May had a gaunt that would rock you to sleep. For some reason, cattle seemed afraid of the Shetlands as they would run from them at roundup time. Miss those days. Love your channel, I think you're doing a great job with your horses.

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

Shetland ponys are amazing, the first time I rode as a very young girl, I rode a little black and white Shetland named Peanut .

[@janedeclarico5920]

My absolute favorite genetic reveal so far. Nigel is such a handsome, spicy little guy. So glad he found his way into your heart. It's always fun when you feature his spirited interactions with you and the other horses. It's hard to believe he's between 30 and 40! My cousins used to have a 35 year old flea bitten grey horse that I used to ride. By ride I mean they would put my 5 year old self on him and go about their chores confident he would only move about 10 feet every 30 minutes. Certainly nothing like Nigel's sometimes explosive energy.

[@mbh4960]

This is hilarious to picture!

[@angelaainsworth1715]

Nigel is such a handsome little man! At first, I thought that he was an Icelandic horse (which I have become a great admire of the breed). I am so glad that he has a wonderful and loving home to live out the rest of his years. ❤❤❤

[@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153]

…I’m looking forward to Nigel’s DNA test reveal. He has such a thick mane and tail, and looked adorable in his winter jacket. 🌾 🐴🤍🖤🤍🖤

[@cheryaljones9467]

Wow. He looks so great. I would not know his age by looking at his proud gait I am so glad he found his way to you. Thank you 😊

[@glitterprincess5672]

Little Nigel is so handsome! He definitely is very strong !! I look forward to watching him enjoy his retirement ❤

[@renawetherelt5020]

Fascinating story. So happy for dapper little Nigel.

[@deborahm6036]

So fascinating to find out about Nigel. Thank you for giving him such great senior years.

[@jacksg1809]

I thought Nigel may have had a bit of Icelandic in him because of his thick mane etc ...but whatever he has he's a handsome cheeky well loved lil man ❤ 🐎

[@ILuvHorses-ny1sv]

Yay! Nigel❤. He’s such a top lil horse. Love that attitude Nige!

[@dianesaienni5466]

oh my heart Nigel looks so happy trotting in the opening video!

[@nina4161]

Ah, little Nigel!

[@1_viewer]

Nigel! What an impressive lineage! You can definitely see it as you go over the top three breeds! I am proud I guessed the second. Thanks for sending his hair off to the lab!

[@janetlohmann3338]

How very wonderful to know his background. You chose the right name for him. I just love him!!

[@GingerSnappy]

I guessed POA but Shetland explains a lot - especially the ‘tude.

[@ldirk58601]

If my history teachers would have just used horses as their ruler I would have been so much more interested. Nigels lucky horse hoof pattern on his hip helped him land the best home he could ever have. Have a wonderful weekend CC and Happy Easter!

[@jules8299]

What an amazing combination of breeds in Nigel. Horses are so amazing, and because they have always worked by our sides throughout history, they have quite a story to tell. Nigel is such a cutie!

[@jolindo6724]

The mane, tail and coat are the give away for shetland and his fine bone indicated a Spanish horse plus his attitude for me

[@wakranich3488]

What an interesting story. Horrified to know these beautiful animals were used in mines!! Hope Nigel enjoys many more years..

[@stardust949]

WOO HOO!!! I freaking LOVE your DNA reveal videos!!

[@jodiely7983]

Me too…CC does a lot of research to present to us 😊

[@Ottedikkie]

Nigel is a very special pony👌🏼

[@anitamorales1506]

loved this video! Dear girl, you are so special. I am so glad I found you. Thank you for all that you do!💜💜💜

[@Chawnsacct]

AMEN!!

[@wande.RV.iew1]

My first guess was POA!! Really! That's so cool 😂 He has their coloring. Shetland makes a lot of sense too.

[@janetmarshall7171]

Nigel is a unique mixture of a equine!!The information that you got on him is very informative and very interesting!! The Clever Cowgirl that you are!! You are like Finding Your Roots!! Just Facinating!! Nigel is JUST BEAUTIFUL!! Thank You for sharing this mind-blowing story with us!!❤😊❤😊!!

[@JenniferHayesLove]

Your comment at the end about that's why he was able to get through his recovery so well, I was thinking the same thing while you were describing qualities of his ancestry. I looove Nigel. So happy you found him and arr sharing him with us. That prance he has!

[@tia-flame]

Oh the stories Nigel must have….if only he could tell you his tale!❤

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

I live on the erie canal and the mules were used to pull the barges on the canal. There are pictures of them in restaurants in town 😊😊😊

[@M.Campbell]

I've always thought he looked like a POA/Shetland cross. Mostly nailed it. Nigel has such a fascinating genetic history.

[@Summersweet956]

LOVE ME SOME NIGEL!! Thank you for caring for him and being his human!! Love it!!

[@ALayne08]

When I saw Nigel, I could see the Shetland head and his thick coat looked very familiar. The spotted pattern didn’t click, even though I’ve dealt with some spotted ponies but that was a long time ago. I have a cute Shetland stud story for you if you’re interested. You have a beautiful little old man ❤ in Nigel and he’s worth the care and love you give him. I think a lot of viewers feel the same. I love the way you go very slowly while getting a lot done with less trauma. Your voice is very calming and you are the only one doing the care of everything for all of them. Thank you for all that you do for these beautiful souls.

[@annjohnson8437]

Nigel's results are so cool, and they definitely make sense. I guessed Shetland Pony, but I was wrong on my other two guesses. Nigel is a tough little guy with beautiful color and movement. Thank you for posting this extremely informative video! I thoroughly enjoyed it. ❤

[@JTEllis]

A most interesting video. Nigel has quite a DNA and an outstanding forever home.

[@charmagne70]

I love Nigel. Thank you for giving him a good home!

[@annegribben444]

NIGEL. -/- A priceless treasure found of ages past ..... Alive and well ... In an age to respect .. Nigel... Arrived in a Montana town.. A forever home now finally found.....🦓❤.

[@barryandjackypowell8239]

Most interesting and you are to be congratulated for rescuing Nigel and getting him back to his best condition. His Dna Result is really complex and it is interesting to see Shetland in the mix together with a Spanish breed.

[@thescaledraven5482]

It makes me so sad how many animals are used for such hard work especially in the mines. Nigel is such a doll and I adore him!

[@catherineniew7457]

❤👍

[@judithburke1539]

Did you see the pictures of the women pulling the mine carts with the young children behind pushing them?????

[@alycewich4472]

@@judithburke1539 Yeah, so glad the law forbid women and children from the mines, because like the picture shows, they got the brunt of the very heavy work. Do I feel bad for the ponies? Of course. But I feel worse for the women and children that had to endure that kind of treatment in order to survive.

[@deannanderson2033]

The first horse I rode as a child was a Shetland pony that my dad rode to do farm chores on. He was thirty years old when I rode him and was sold when my grandfather sold the ranch. He was close to 40 then.

[@pattijareo7423]

How fascinating! Nigel is now his own breed. It does make so much sense! I'm so glad he is YOUR pony now! 💕💕🐎

[@Yataro79]

Go, Nigel! What a proud ancestry! Happy retirement.

[@jodiely7983]

You did a thorough job researching all the breeds to inform us about Nigel. I really enjoy this type of video. God put Nigel with you to be his forever caretaker so he can live out his life being happy and healthy. ❤❤❤

[@christinematton4125]

Thank you for the history on Nigel...what a beautiful little guy ❤❤

[@FreeSpiritinLightandLove]

What a great video!! I not only learned about Nigel (and I just love him because he is such a sassy little thing) but a lot of history, too! Although I could have gone the rest of my life not knowing that Shetlands were kept underground their whole lives.😢 Thank you so much. ❤

[@jodiely7983]

Right about the horses in the mines. Not to mention women and children. But hearing the ponies were stabled underground made my heart break. 💔

[@pretzel2272]

Same here! 😥💔

[@susan7396]

What a special treasure you have. Thank you for sharing Nigel with us. This was a fascinating history lesson. I really appreciate all you do with these wonderful animals and am grateful that you let us in to watch.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Awesome bloodline for sure. You Rock Nigel!!!! I did guess Shetland pony but his history is very interesting. On the paper for him it showed birth year of 1985 if that's true he's 39 years old, WOW!!!! Thanks for sharing CC...

[@indyford3531]

This was such a good video, I learned so much history about horses. thank you so much for sharing Nigel's DNA story.

[@publicclammer]

Wonderful, entertaining, educational and very well researched and executed video! Nigel is looking great too! Thank you and Happy Easter!

[@katelynnewheeler6282]

I love how you peace everything together. You go into so much detail explaining each breed and their characteristics and then seeing each individual characteristic in the horse that you have.

[@margaretclark......akamarm2600]

I adore Nigel, he has such inner strength ♥️

[@cp_honey]

Nigel looks amazing. So beautiful and fit, and that gait! ❤Not knowing much about hoses, seeing him walk like that I would not even guess he is this very old. Thank you for educating us about the breeds and their history in the (for me at least, far away) Americas, so interesting.

[@liteweightpup2561]

Very interesting. Nigel is a fortunate horse.

[@KristinaBenoit]

Nigel is a hearty, boss boy! I'm sure the reason he survived from being mistreated for so long is because of his mighty attitude and tough, hearty ancestry. I'm so glad he touched your heart and that you saved him. 💓

[@KathyB2027]

This video made my morning. Nigel has quite the pedigree. ❤️