#thinklikeahorse #ItIsNeverTheHorsesFault Pasture care and understanding is critical to good care of horses. Being aware of Grazing Areas and the number of animals your land can support.
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@alexeisavrasov8882 жыл бұрын
Man, you are a bright ray of sunshine in this world of pain. Thanks for these videos, they're unfortunately the closest I get to nature these days..cheers
@nikkireigns2 жыл бұрын
My 26 year old appaloosa passed yesterday. Vultures found him quick. RIP Dally Tallywhacker
@WhatIsLiving2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry for your loss :(
@KingsMom8312 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry
@inspiredclips82452 жыл бұрын
Oh, I'm sorry that happened. Be good to yourself as you grieve, Laural
@deeyears39782 жыл бұрын
My condolences Nikki
@Missi_662 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss 😢 My thoughts are with you 🐎💕
@sarahmatthews58782 жыл бұрын
Growing up, I knew an old man (87 yo) who kept his horses locked up in their stalls and only let them out into a small arena 1 horse at a time while their stall was being mucked. Then he'd go get them and bring them right back to their stall. I don't know why he didn't want to let them go so they could live a life in a pasture. It was heartbreaking.
@DAWGnROADIE Жыл бұрын
Often fresh grass can cause colic. The old man might have had horses that easily colic. Some owners/trainers find it safer and easier to limit grazing or completely cut it out in favor of a controllable diet of hay and pellets.
@lizxu322 Жыл бұрын
@@DAWGnROADIE I agree. If he did it year round then that's bad, but in spring with so much new grass it's definitely smart to 'break them in' to grass. Otherwise colic and laminitis happens etc
@Nil-tz6gy10 ай бұрын
They make grazing muzzles if the horse will keep it on
@marygregory43162 жыл бұрын
I love how mokie cats loves you and riding with you
@flycrew2 жыл бұрын
Great insight. I eventually want to have land and horses, but want to do it right.
@MsRuthLittle2 жыл бұрын
Your methods of teaching are Sooo good anyone who doesn't learn every important point you say is comatose. I mean it. Love and Peace
@shylahmariebrandt20902 жыл бұрын
YEAH I KNOW IT'S AWESOME HUH?
@MsRuthLittle2 жыл бұрын
@@shylahmariebrandt2090 Thanks I'm a teacher too Peace
@nogames89822 жыл бұрын
I think as long as you add useful things to your land and don't take away too much grazing area it's good. Trees make a nice shade, the burn pile bear spot makes a good place for them to roll etc. I think people just need to plan a little bit as to what they're going to add and what they're going to take away to a property. Your land is managed very well, your horses have everything they need. I wish more people thought it out or carefully.
@GiddyUp17762 жыл бұрын
Mokie has got to be the cutest……I adore how he takes a ride with you. Great video by the way. Just moved to East Texas and need to learn as much possible how to care for my horses here. My horses miss their orchard hay, oat hay and alfalfa but oh well…..they are adapting well with the help of Standlee pellets and compressed hay. 🐴
@recoveringsoul7552 жыл бұрын
Mokie us like a little dog, wants to go for a ride. My cat hated being in the car
@TacoBellCustomerService2 жыл бұрын
I’m not a “horsey person” but I hate seeing a horse in a small space, just to please the owners needs rather than the horses.
@laus75042 жыл бұрын
My big black cat wants a golf cart now. We're on a So. Calif. postage stamp yard! Lucky Mokie!
@JanesDough8552 жыл бұрын
Its true about cutting grass. The minute I cut the lawn, the birds come around looking for worms. Its much easier for them. Your neighbor's pasture looks horrible; I feel bad for their animals.
@chpalmer20072 жыл бұрын
In Washington.. we have blackberry vines. Those are basically thorny weeds with great tasting berries. They will grow several feet a month and take over a lot very quickly. Thanks Rick!
@Dilly_Dilly_Dale2 жыл бұрын
Yup here in western NY as well
@carlyeckert46702 жыл бұрын
Damn I wish I had those. I love black raspberries (I think that's what you're referring to) they are my favorite fruit....but I don't get to eat them very often because I only have a couple plants....they haven't taken over my yard at all.
@dianegherman97852 жыл бұрын
There are several varieties. Some of the more domesticated blackberries grow more like raspberries and have less greenery to producing canes.😁
@toscadonna2 жыл бұрын
My Dad said you needed 15 acres per animal (horse or cow) here in North Texas if you don’t want to be feeding them all the time. I think we have more rain and grass these days than when I was growing up, though. I think it really depends upon where you are in the world, though. In Ireland, where it’s green all the time, I’d imagine you can get away with less acreage per animal.
@justinefeist18642 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick 🥰 dam, you didn't use the intro 😪😉 Dandelions Rick (yellow flowers)😊 I was always told, the more you cut your grass the more grass you'll have. Most weeds can't survive being cut over and over, whereas grass will keep growing because essentially grass is wild grain (oats, barely ect) so it keeps trying to go to seed. Your pasture looks beautiful, definitely worth buying your tractor 💞 Love seeing all your boys 🥰🥰
@Missi_662 жыл бұрын
OMGGG!! Mokie on the golf cart is absolutely hysterical!! Your land is beautiful and there's a LOT of people without common sense...unfortunately!! And the horse's OR any other animal they have suffer cuz they don't take that into consideration 😢
@areyouavinalaff2 жыл бұрын
Your place is like a golf course compared to next door, I appreciate how trim and tidy it looks. I just realised that not once have I seen any horse manure, and I must have been watching this channel for about 5 years now, so now I wanna know where all the horse shit goes.
@ajplays72412 ай бұрын
compost
@hello-laura2 жыл бұрын
*Mockingbird?!🐦They do love nesting in those bushes or burn piles. Can’t wait to see that adventure.*
@tropicaoptica2 жыл бұрын
Omg I just LOVE Mokie he’s the best farm cat riding with dad in the golf cart out the pasture 🥰
@buddette33082 жыл бұрын
That's so cool mokie riding with you. Eventually Stewie will jump in to ride with you.
@elfiefromangelcity61422 жыл бұрын
I'm envious of the ten acres in itself cuz I grew up in LA and am currently living in an apartment. I want the space from my dumb neighbors lol!
@peterk89092 жыл бұрын
I was taught 4 acres per horse. I'd still supplement that though. That being said I'd have to say you're good, of course, coupled with your knowledge and experience.
@HorseyGal4ever2 жыл бұрын
Smokey riding around side kick with you, how stinkin cute!
@kayyeti34222 жыл бұрын
I'm going through the fun thing of pasture management as well. Weed and feeds, seeds, herbicides, weed controls etc. are so much "fun." But they prefer the grass, and hay prices are skyrocketing, so it must be done.
@kimmieb83762 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen a cat love to ride a golf cart. That’s hilarious and adorable all in one.
@forestsouls2 жыл бұрын
Rick thank you for your videos old and new. Hailing from Estonia. Fortunately I began my horse journey with your knowledge, I didn't understand all (still dont) but me and my horse are doing well. I am teaching her to go bitless and its working out. Sadly I bought the biggest horse I have ever seen and she's a draft too she is tall and twice the width- no one is daring to help us and we are "dangerous", my horse is an energetic one and she has learned that people here will run from her if she throws her head and I'm afraid the horse will one day just walk through them thinking it's okay. As a beginner for me it's really hard. So I am building my own place and mowing my new pasture today second time this summer. There's little signs that my place had a work horse around hundred years ago but right now its all half forest.. Keep up the wise talk, Thank you and God bless you
@laurashipp4472 жыл бұрын
The picture at the beginning is a fantastic picture of the boys! Thank you for being a beacon of common sense in a world gone mad Rick!
@laurensmidansky76192 жыл бұрын
How nice to see everyone! Mokie, Buddy, Ransom and donkey. Thank you for the ride around your property.
@micheleeve60542 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick. Thanks for your knowledge and free education. Easy listening to your pleasant voice, and sense of humor. Lovely observing the love you have for your animals. Buddy, Mr. T., Ransom, Mokie, & Stewie YOU'RE good boys!!! Thanks for the ride Rick. ❤🐇🐱🐀🐎🐎🐎
@oldfossil58982 жыл бұрын
buying the kubota was a great investment your pastures look great now no dried tops on grass , reduced weeds plus slashing the grass spreads the manure to assist fertilizing ,over time it will just keep getting better plus with your snacks you give the boys they are well fed and loved no matter what the keyboard experts say
@AimEmery2 жыл бұрын
Depends a lot on climate also. In Kentucky one acre per horse of good grass is enough, but in Texas its different.
@nettiemarie99782 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick, I’m in WI on 25 acres. 2 acres are woods fenced off but gated. With the house and out buildings = 20 Are the little yellow flowers dandelions? Rick people make dandelion wine 😂 love how Mokie Moke rides in the golf cart, your Co Pilot. ❤️ to the boys! Enjoy your evening 🤠
@ladylight80012 жыл бұрын
Great info video !! Horses need grazing pastures and then some !! Mow your pastures !! Love seeing Buddy and Ransom !! Love seeing Mokie taking a ride with you !! Hey Stewie came out too !! Awesome !! Tagging along again with you!! Thanks and Take care !!
@tammy36352 жыл бұрын
Mokie the cruising cat 🐈 😻 🐈⬛️ ♥️
@cheryljones53272 жыл бұрын
How does Mokey understand everything you say? I understand tones , but it’s not all that with you. Amazing cat. He loves you.
@dianneguarino23482 жыл бұрын
I just cut my grass today one section is covered in pansies and clovers my rabbits love that clover. Have a good nite
@danaritenour93622 жыл бұрын
I was watching your older videos, when you where in CA. The owners of that white horse at the barn where you kept your horses, put out signs not to feed their horses, then used straw for bedding, so their horses ate the straw for food...smh. love your video's.
@stevenkramer51622 жыл бұрын
If the horse ate the straw it probably needed selenium.
@ashleigh61522 жыл бұрын
Good evening Rick! 🌃🌛
@susanford69262 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the video, I was wondering about pastures for horses
@carmenlewis85632 жыл бұрын
Thank you for consistently brightening my days with your videos. I really appreciate you, Rick. FYI, I don't know why but I've never been a fan of the color pink and I think it's a little bit funny when you disparage it.
@johnm8402 жыл бұрын
Same logic for wildlife management. After evaluation, they decide what the hunting will be to balance the capacity of the land. They spend time on this topic in Hunter Safety Training.
@catiel89782 жыл бұрын
That was a fun and educational ride along with you and mokie. I used to live on a 99 acre home when I was a kid and we had two pastures which I have no clue how many acres. A lot of the land outside those pastures wasn't grazable. I remember how short some of the grass was and that's because it was over grazed, makes sense. We had cows and didn't have lawnmowers because we would just take one of the girls and let her out in the yard.
@sellison21922 жыл бұрын
And the more weeds your neighbors have the harder it is to keep yours under control.
@ThinkLikeAHorse2 жыл бұрын
:( I know
@equine20202 ай бұрын
Always mow pastures. Weed seeds can get in their eyes. Some weeks are dangerous to horses.
@MJ-zx3ct2 жыл бұрын
That tree in the middle of your pasture is so cool
@cousiwa092 жыл бұрын
A lot of things are considered in regard to how much acre per horse. Eg environment, water source etc. We had 20 acres and went by 4 acres per horse AND rotation of paddocks to give the paddock rest.
@samantha58252 жыл бұрын
I remember reading about some weeds (at least up here in the northeast) that are not harmful to horses, and in fact can be beneficial as it serves them a more diverse diet. What do you think? Also for anybody who may be interested, turning goats out will also help with the any weed problems (as well as invasive species), but then you have to consider land for both your horses and goats.
@jsnanax4.2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick for sharing your life and the boys.
@susanfox1302 жыл бұрын
I'm constantly working on my pastures cutting, weed mgt etc. I have 9 horses and 30 acres fenced into pastures that I rotate them in everyday. They don't eat everything so have to mow on a regular basis to keep weeds under control.
@lisah73042 жыл бұрын
Fantastic insight! Makes sense to me! Hey I love your Co-Pilot MR. Mokie Cat. Question isn’t fresh cut grass, called hay? I love this family
@christy768402 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful thumbnail of the boys. They look so cute
@yaaqoubeliyyahu57832 жыл бұрын
“There is no common sense anymore, because there is nothing common about common sense” - Mr. Rick Gore 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
@zamzar22 жыл бұрын
FINALLY Mokie was getting a ride ... he was in the right time- and so happy and dont stop for too long he'll be bored
@RKX_Errant2 жыл бұрын
The pic of Buddy & Ransom is adorable. They are paying attention to Dad and they look all cuddly. Buddy coming up to you to say hi and following you. 'Mokey riding shotgun till he decided Dad was driving too crazy. Stewie hopping around in the background and evading the noisy golf cart. One big happy family!!
@allanrobertson61932 жыл бұрын
So right.
@amiewiedmaier56332 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Love seeing the cat going for a ride with ya.
@lorettarussell3235 Жыл бұрын
Rick. Thanks for the information! You are a great teacher.
@ThinkLikeAHorse Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@shawnlanders20342 жыл бұрын
The yellow flowers are Dandilions and they are good for you
@lindafishkin57952 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Rick
@bmcdonald7303 Жыл бұрын
Great information. Thank you.
@kathyhepler3822 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick!!!!
@reneehardy51972 жыл бұрын
Great info!
@libradiva864 Жыл бұрын
I learned something new, thank you for the info!
@lisah73042 жыл бұрын
Love your quote,” there ain’t no common SENCE anymore, because there ain’t nothing common about common SENCE! LOL so true!
@apendragon4057 Жыл бұрын
I admit sometimes I tune in just to hear that dastardly laugh--Brightens my day Thanks
@angelagreene5812 жыл бұрын
Your knowledge is considerable hopefully those that don't know took the opportunity to educate themselves
@susangardiner2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is more difficult to calculate acres needed for keeping lifestock and keeping them healthy. They say for fish tanks 1 gallon of water per inch of fish. That doesn't calculate decorations in the tank. So for a 10 gallon tank will hold 10 guppies that is without decorations. But when you add decorations you must take away fish to the population. This video's lesson sounds similar to what I learned about fish tanks.
@lynnhexler-haan33572 жыл бұрын
@ Susan Gardiner So right about the fish tank thing! A friend of mine is an expert, having had tropical fish for years ++! He has wall stacked aquariums ( removed walls in his house & replaced them with such) many are huge, being custom made & the fish are absolutely stunning. In explaining, he said the same, they need space & some breeds are very aggressive & territorial. Angel fish in particular, one alpha male & a harem of females, put another male in & it goes downhill, they fight for dominance, much like a stallion & his mares! Crazy !
@susangardiner2 жыл бұрын
@@lynnhexler-haan3357 yeah it's an expensive pet keeping.
@tiffanytupper89832 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick appreciate your time hope you boys are enjoying your evening!🧡
@mare66842 жыл бұрын
Hello all!
@nogames89822 жыл бұрын
A coworker has miniature horses. They are not allowed out on the pasture for most of the year because they will over eat and founder. Is that from bad breeding, or just a flaw of the miniature horse? So his horses are on a dirt lot for most of the year.
@kiahpeace90902 жыл бұрын
I take my mini out walking, to eat some grass. Mostly he eats hay. He's on sawdust to stop him getting founder.
@stevenkramer51622 жыл бұрын
Rick if you got a few goats they only eat weeds they chew so fine the seeds pass through and don't regrow they will clean up the fence rows there feet are small so they aren't areat the soil and fertilize the soil the down side is next year you will have to rent them to your neighbor .
@nobitsnoshoes2 жыл бұрын
good to know this. i want a couple of goats just as pasture buddies for the horses, now i know they will have a "job". lol still have to do lots of goat research though.
@stevenkramer51622 жыл бұрын
@@nobitsnoshoes utube goats eat weeds
@corinnelevesque16282 жыл бұрын
Cool Mokie I am a boarder and try grass seed twice a year spring and fall. Have to cut weeds but grass doesn't get to high
@erikhaw73132 жыл бұрын
Very informative video! Never knew cutting weeds helps keep them at bay
@tammyzuber79972 жыл бұрын
Rick, I can’t wait until you review Ima survivor sanctuary and Lester moving Tex to the new property. Please do!!! Lol
@judywright42412 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t that wild? That big ol bull sure is intimidating looking, kinda funny to hear Lester say Tex is scared of the horses!🤷♀️
@tammyzuber79972 жыл бұрын
@@judywright4241 Too funny hearing Lester yelling at everyone where to be/run, while he did nothing… even after getting on the horse. Poor Jami and Jake… lucky no one was hurt though. Now we can laugh lol
@ericmings2 жыл бұрын
It just pains me when you see acres of land with weeds on them
@twistycrocdog85772 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why some people buy these farmhouses with some of the land fenced off they're not going to get any animals just doing it for the look? I've seen quite a few people who don't bother to give their creatures a big enough fenced-off area to feed and wonder in as well don't probably upkeep it ...plus I've seen people keep one horse by his or hers lonesome
@cryptocritc2 ай бұрын
how come? just curious, if you are managing it well, whats wrong with some natural grasslands? the midwest was filled with nothing but "weeds" and unkempt land yet thousands of bison and dear and countless other species used to thrive on it.
@ericmings2 ай бұрын
@cryptocritc alot of people don't take pride of ownership
@tracydean36782 жыл бұрын
Lol Mokie !! He kicked up dust when he ran off!! So cute, just like the boys !
@gleaminggraves18752 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned next week when Mokie The Hitchhiker🐈⬛👍🏿 steals the cart for a spin with Stewie The Hitchhiking RAbbit🐇👍🏿
@zamzar22 жыл бұрын
Dandelions are good in salads and doing wine with(.. a good estimate for dandelion wine's ABV ranges anywhere from 12% to 15%. ...) BUT their leaves grows flat on the soil and the roots are strong and deep (carrot-like) One has to *dig them out* before they kills the grass around 🐴
@dottiscamprunamuck28302 жыл бұрын
Buddy & Ransom need a 🐎cookie, just cuz they're to cute💕 🍪 Poor babies 😥😄
@dorismatthews44162 жыл бұрын
Hope people are paying attention to you, Rick! But common sense is not so common anymore! Keep on keepin' on!
@stacytaddiken76342 жыл бұрын
Mokie is soooooo cute 😍
@jenphrase89842 жыл бұрын
Great 🎥:)
@twistycrocdog85772 жыл бұрын
I've seen quite a few people well more than I like to see to either own horses or cattle who some degree allow the Patcher two-term muddy or loud to become overgrown cuz they cannot be bothered to upkeep the pasture out of laziness or it don't see the value of a keeping the pasture because they don't see as a bottle cost at food source for the animal it's very upsetting and heartbreaking. I've also seen people who don't give enough space for these animals and have them in small areas so you have all this land and you can't be bothered to make area bigger. So far the most heartbreaking one I seen it seem I think two or three cattle stuck in a small area behind and mini barns where they have very little room to move and it was all muddy andycine couple horses stuck in a cinderblock Barn which I don't even know of those horses are alive or the person got rid of them
@KingsMom8312 жыл бұрын
Hey horse people
@inspiredclips82452 жыл бұрын
🥇Wow, an unedited first.
@ThinkLikeAHorse2 жыл бұрын
🍎🍎🥕🥕
@victoriaolender62892 жыл бұрын
So so true about cutting pasture to keep weeds down. Last lesson barn I was at had unmaintained pastures that were just weeds up to your waist and a minefield of tractor ruts, trenches, and holes that horses had broken legs in or consumed toxic plants, coliced, and had to be euthanized. The grass that horses did have was either eaten down to dirt or not very nutritious. Of course they charged boarders a premium for "grass pastures" and didn't put their fancy show horses in them.
@judigallagher19262 жыл бұрын
boys look good together >>>>
@allanrobertson61932 жыл бұрын
Dandylion
@judigallagher19262 жыл бұрын
Your right there is very little common scene around >>
@firedrake97ps462 жыл бұрын
I see the same here in Phoenix Az
@shylahmariebrandt20902 жыл бұрын
IT THAT BELLE'S PASTURE? 😢 BUDDY,MR.T UR GOOD BOYS 🥕🥕. MOKIE,STUWIE,BELLE ,RANSOM & DONKEYS UR ALL GOOD 2
@ThinkLikeAHorse2 жыл бұрын
yea
@shylahmariebrandt20902 жыл бұрын
@@ThinkLikeAHorse I UNDERSTAND. SHE'S ALWAYS ASK CUZ SHE KNOWS U'LL GIVE HER SOME & B ABLE 2 EAT WITH THE BOYS. UR SUCH A GOOD DAD & UNCLE 2 BELLE. BUDDY,MR.T,UR GOOD BOYS 🥕🥕 (MISS U BIG T). MOKIE,STUWIE,BELLE,RANSOM & DONKEYS UR ALL GOOD 2. (SORRY RICK JUST A HABIT 2 SAY THIS)
@dorfsteen2 жыл бұрын
You should have a nice little fire pit like and some benches down in the back40 around those trees. invite people over drink a few beers smoke a few joints nice fire in the evening, hang around shoot the shit look at the stars you're a lucky dog that's a nice spread. I like that place you have.
@robinchopra1392 жыл бұрын
your cat is hilarious.
@emilybh62552 жыл бұрын
You could sell your grass cuttings to organic vegetable and fruit gardeners presuming you don't spray it. Nowadays buying mulch, hay and straw and compost that hasn't been contaminated due to animals having eaten grass sprayed with broadleaf weed herbicide (which remains just as potent in the manure)is difficult at best . Grass cuttings can be used for all of those needs.
@sammaynard20212 жыл бұрын
Dandelion and burdock drink is really good drink
@artemisiagentileschi24002 жыл бұрын
Where did the two puppies go? Can you show us how the tree grove back by the fences turned out that you were working on a long time ago? thanks!
@bjbeagles12572 жыл бұрын
My area requires 4 acres for 1 ‘live stock’ & 1 acre per additional animal … that includes chickens - so to have 6 chickens I need 10 acres BUT that same 10 acres is deemed acceptable for 6 horses … this is our local government idiots at work 🤦🏻♀️
@allanrobertson61932 жыл бұрын
I’ve shrunk to 10 acres from 12 out buildings sewerage
@clam.39852 жыл бұрын
I saw that tall weed coming at 8:28 and was like : "I hope Rick sees it and gets it, I hope Rick sees it and gets it, I hope Rick sees it and gets it !!" And sure enough, you got it !! XD Thanks for sharing !!
@jackrusso99862 жыл бұрын
Yeah if you put a tree in your pasture. It'll removes grazing area but doesn't it some cover
@marlamays21312 жыл бұрын
Hey there Rick, I have a question about land for grazing and once the land has been used for planting crops. I know this land has now been treated by the renter. Pesticides? Fertilizer? Who knows what? I told my parents, " I am not sure if or when any horses or cows whatever animal. Should be in that field ever again?" I just wanted to know if you know or have any opinions about this. I'm shocked they did allow that where it's been used only for grazing cattle since my grandparents bought it in the 1940's or 50's. They just didn't think about that and of course... I was dealing with some injuries. Is that called Fallow? Or clean? Once enough time has passed. Is it ever possible to use for grazing after all of that? IDK. Thanks.
@stevenkramer51622 жыл бұрын
They probably raised roundup ready crops deer in those areas live on those crops but I think it takes 3 years and it is considered organic land again you could check with the county extension in your area to verify.
@marlamays21312 жыл бұрын
@@stevenkramer5162 Thanks so much. Extension. I hadn't thought of that.
@ThinkLikeAHorse2 жыл бұрын
if they are growing food, then the fert and weed treatment will be absorbed by earth, growth, rain, sunlight and weather.
@katiek.88082 жыл бұрын
Not really enough info to know but extension office will do soil tests. Don’t tell them what you are doing or your concerns. Government is pro roundup. If you are not eating the animals though I wouldn’t worry. Millions of horses eat round up feed everyday even Rick’s just like us.
@maryannhope82762 жыл бұрын
💖💖💖💖💖
@Bubbles1823-f7f2 жыл бұрын
Is there a certain height you want to keep the grass when you mow? Does the height affect the sugar content in the grass?