When you get a horse that has been abused you have to regain their trust and it is good to see them gain their trust in human beings after being hurt so badly and i love seeing people like you who are willing to give the abused horses a second chance at life
Thank you, Ann. We have saved over eighty horses like her and honey who are our most recent saves. We rehab them and then find them appropriate homes. We are a private gaited horse rescue.
This is awesome. I typically don’t give treats while the horses are getting their feet done. Need to concentrate on the farrier. But that girl seems to really like him. Bravo 👏
She tried to kill me and the farrier when she first came in. With rescues that are fearful or fear aggressive I use treats, never pain, fear or force. She has learned through positive reinforcement to put up with getting her feet done.
Watching this once extremely fractious and scared horse, likely scarred by past cruelty and abuse slowly blossoming into a gentle little angel. This is due to the love and care and dedication you've poured into Bluebelle's life. Anticipating the farrier's visit, you worked countless hours with her to make it easier for everyone, especially Bluebelle. What a kind person you are! A reminder that love, kindness, and compassion are the true healers - not force or cruelty. God bless you and Bluebelle! I know I am not alone when I say this story is a balm to my soul, especially after a long day in court. You're making the world a brighter, kinder place, one beautiful "Bluebelle" at a time.
Hi Andi, It is so nice to have someone who recognizes what it takes to turn a horse around with patience, kindness, and proper communication. When a horse acts out like she did when she came, kicking, striking, threatening to bite, etc. It isn't usually because they are "mean" it is because they are scared and happen to be the type who are more fight than flight. Those types of horses often get beaten or some other form of abuse to beat the "meanness" out of them and the cycle continues. It is an uphill battle with many small victories until the war is won...with compassion, communication and understanding.
Wish he was my farrier. Way too impatient for the heavy drugs to take effect. So disappointing but where do you find a great guy like him?! Thanks for sharing his great demeanor with the most vulnerable.
@ I have a young trainer working with Ty, my Mustang, who is very gentle, but afraid of a lot of things. She’s very patient with him. He really responds to her and he’s making so much progress (picking up his feet for her too). The ranch owner and the farrier still insist on dorm-gel.
Back in the 1950s when I was a schoolboy in London I would be put on a steam train for a trip to North Wales and my uncles market garden farm. He tilled and gathered in the veg and fruit using horses, the farrier would call by for a chat and tea and at other times to tend to their hooves. He had a very strange mode of transport, half motorcycle/half van, they horses knew who was coming an he would have pockets of berries and nuts from the hedgerows. He would share them for whatever the reason for the stop by was. My uncle carried a stick at all times just to make his arm longer, never to strike any animal about the farm. Just carrying the tack to the stable was enough for the horse to know it's job for the day, they would walk themselves to the cart or plough. The tractor came and no more ploughing, just lighter jobs, like eating wind fall fruit in the orchard. This would be their retirement home and then their place of rest. A fruit tree marking their grave and the goodness of their bodies bringing life. RIP
I hope you are writing a book. If you are, I am going to be your first customer. This is the most beautiful comment I have ever received. Thank you for sharing your story so eloquently.
I read this again and it brought me to tears thinking how lucky those horses were and how they were honored so. Todays horses are often used up and thrown away. I plan to read this comment on my next video. Thank you.
@@dreamgaits As I said I lived in London the milk and bread was delivered to each house by horse drawn floats. These were withdrawn in favour of battery powered floats, one reason they were faster. But this proved wrong as on the actual round the milkman had to return to the EV and move it on. Where as with the horse the milkman took enough for two or three houses and the horse would move on the catch up. It was the same on the farm when veg was gathered and loaded, the horse would move on just with a click sound of the tongue. Even walk at a steady pace so loading was done on the move.
@dreamgaits Interesting. I always wondered about my mares history. I asked U if TX if there could be DNA in her old bit, but I guess not. So glad you rescued this cute mare. Hope her foal will be born healthy. ( My mare was pregnant with #3 when my father bought her. We were told the filly would die, but she did NOT. May have been an RH factor incompatibility and NOT leptospirosis. Whites of her eyes were lemon yellow.) Will try to keep up with your posts. Thanks for your nice responses.
I guess you could say hooves, feet, one toe they stand on. Trainers talk about horses need to "move their feet" And yes, would say everything inside the hoof capsule is the "foot".
@@dreamgaits I see definitions that describe feet as any end of a leg of many animals; then there are definitions of feet that are clearly describing human feet. I also hear paws called hands and feet. I think it is incorrect. Hooves for certain. Front and back paws on cats and dogs. Apes and monkeys have hands and feet. I'm not a biologist, but I have to laugh when I picture something like a horse with feet :-)
@@sandyhubbard6618 I know. I have seen those definitions as well. I looked further, knowing how much Websters gets incorrect. When looking for biologists definitions, I found definitions of human/ape feet. You can refer to humans as having paws too. "Get your paws off my wife" for example. Not correct though; meant as an insult. I think chickens have feet??? LOL I don't know for certain, it just sounds incorrect, and a funny image,,,,horses with feet :-)
Thanks for your comment. It fits fine. Perfect fit. You can't tell anything from where you are sitting. But thanks for watching. Sad that is all you could get out of this video. Maybe make being a little less Karen a goal for 2025.
What a kind farrier. He loves horses!😊❤ you are blessed to have him as your 😊❤farrier.
Yes, he is and yes I am!
That farrier is worth his weight in gold. He’s a keeper!!! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I will tell him you said that @ladybug2832. Thank you for your comment.
@ awesome!! Thank you so much. What y’all do makes my heart burst. Your kindness is what this world needs more of. 🙏🩷
When you get a horse that has been abused you have to regain their trust and it is good to see them gain their trust in human beings after being hurt so badly and i love seeing people like you who are willing to give the abused horses a second chance at life
Thank you, Ann. We have saved over eighty horses like her and honey who are our most recent saves. We rehab them and then find them appropriate homes. We are a private gaited horse rescue.
Woohoo!! It is great to see Bluebell extend the respect you have shown her. Such a smart lady.
Yes, she is a good girl and it is so gratifying to see her blossom.
This is awesome. I typically don’t give treats while the horses are getting their feet done. Need to concentrate on the farrier. But that girl seems to really like him. Bravo 👏
She tried to kill me and the farrier when she first came in. With rescues that are fearful or fear aggressive I use treats, never pain, fear or force. She has learned through positive reinforcement to put up with getting her feet done.
Watching this once extremely fractious and scared horse, likely scarred by past cruelty and abuse slowly blossoming into a gentle little angel. This is due to the love and care and dedication you've poured into Bluebelle's life. Anticipating the farrier's visit, you worked countless hours with her to make it easier for everyone, especially Bluebelle. What a kind person you are! A reminder that love, kindness, and compassion are the true healers - not force or cruelty.
God bless you and Bluebelle! I know I am not alone when I say this story is a balm to my soul, especially after a long day in court. You're making the world a brighter, kinder place, one beautiful "Bluebelle" at a time.
Hi Andi, It is so nice to have someone who recognizes what it takes to turn a horse around with patience, kindness, and proper communication. When a horse acts out like she did when she came, kicking, striking, threatening to bite, etc. It isn't usually because they are "mean" it is because they are scared and happen to be the type who are more fight than flight. Those types of horses often get beaten or some other form of abuse to beat the "meanness" out of them and the cycle continues. It is an uphill battle with many small victories until the war is won...with compassion, communication and understanding.
You have done a great job regaining her trust and Craig is special guy. Can't wait to see the next video.
Thanks for your kind words. She is doing well and will be a great mama.
It’s so good to see this!
Thank you, she has come a long way.
I just came across this I always believe you take time a horse will allow you inside their bubble. To many are in a rush
Exactly! Thanks for your comment.
What sweet caring farrier❤
Yes, he is Marvina. Thanks for watching and especially commenting!
Beautiful horse.
Thank you!
Wish he was my farrier. Way too impatient for the heavy drugs to take effect. So disappointing but where do you find a great guy like him?! Thanks for sharing his great demeanor with the most vulnerable.
Yes, taking the time to train so much better than drugging.
@ I have a young trainer working with Ty, my Mustang, who is very gentle, but afraid of a lot of things. She’s very patient with him. He really responds to her and he’s making so much progress (picking up his feet for her too). The ranch owner and the farrier still insist on dorm-gel.
That was awesome!
Thank you!
Back in the 1950s when I was a schoolboy in London I would be put on a steam train for a trip to North Wales and my uncles market garden farm. He tilled and gathered in the veg and fruit using horses, the farrier would call by for a chat and tea and at other times to tend to their hooves. He had a very strange mode of transport, half motorcycle/half van, they horses knew who was coming an he would have pockets of berries and nuts from the hedgerows. He would share them for whatever the reason for the stop by was. My uncle carried a stick at all times just to make his arm longer, never to strike any animal about the farm. Just carrying the tack to the stable was enough for the horse to know it's job for the day, they would walk themselves to the cart or plough. The tractor came and no more ploughing, just lighter jobs, like eating wind fall fruit in the orchard. This would be their retirement home and then their place of rest. A fruit tree marking their grave and the goodness of their bodies bringing life. RIP
I hope you are writing a book. If you are, I am going to be your first customer. This is the most beautiful comment I have ever received. Thank you for sharing your story so eloquently.
I read this again and it brought me to tears thinking how lucky those horses were and how they were honored so. Todays horses are often used up and thrown away. I plan to read this comment on my next video. Thank you.
@@dreamgaits As I said I lived in London the milk and bread was delivered to each house by horse drawn floats. These were withdrawn in favour of battery powered floats, one reason they were faster. But this proved wrong as on the actual round the milkman had to return to the EV and move it on. Where as with the horse the milkman took enough for two or three houses and the horse would move on the catch up.
It was the same on the farm when veg was gathered and loaded, the horse would move on just with a click sound of the tongue. Even walk at a steady pace so loading was done on the move.
Worth his weight in gold
He has been my farrier for many years and is so patient with the rescues. He even speaks spanish to the pasos when I get them.
what a good man
Yes, he is!
Shes a nice looking mare. How old, how big, what breed...history?
No history. Feedlot rescue. DNA test showed Columbian Paso Fino, rocky mountain and kentucky mountain. In foal to supposedly a Rocky.
@dreamgaits Interesting. I always wondered about my mares history. I asked U if TX if there could be DNA in her old bit, but I guess not.
So glad you rescued this cute mare. Hope her foal will be born healthy. ( My mare was pregnant with #3 when my father bought her. We were told the filly would die, but she did NOT. May have been an RH factor incompatibility and NOT leptospirosis. Whites of her eyes were lemon yellow.) Will try to keep up with your posts. Thanks for your nice responses.
Lovely man, why be a farrier if you dont love horses and have some patience.
Amen to that!
Do horses have "feet"?
I guess you could say hooves, feet, one toe they stand on. Trainers talk about horses need to "move their feet" And yes, would say everything inside the hoof capsule is the "foot".
@@dreamgaits I see definitions that describe feet as any end of a leg of many animals; then there are definitions of feet that are clearly describing human feet. I also hear paws called hands and feet.
I think it is incorrect. Hooves for certain. Front and back paws on cats and dogs. Apes and monkeys have hands and feet. I'm not a biologist, but I have to laugh when I picture something like a horse with feet :-)
Miriam Webster dictionary defines foot as the terminal part of the leg of man or animal especially below the ankle in which one stands or moves on.
@@sandyhubbard6618 I know. I have seen those definitions as well. I looked further, knowing how much Websters gets incorrect. When looking for biologists definitions, I found definitions of human/ape feet. You can refer to humans as having paws too. "Get your paws off my wife" for example. Not correct though; meant as an insult. I think chickens have feet??? LOL I don't know for certain, it just sounds incorrect, and a funny image,,,,horses with feet :-)
why are you hand feeding this pony? if you need to do this, use a lick pot
HUH?
@@dreamgaits steve young horsemanship counsels horse owner to not hand feed but use a lick pot instead
That head collar is way too tight around her neck.
Thanks for your comment. It fits fine. Perfect fit. You can't tell anything from where you are sitting. But thanks for watching. Sad that is all you could get out of this video. Maybe make being a little less Karen a goal for 2025.