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👋 me!

Goes to show you that even Arabians can be sensible and non excitable. Then again, he is older and gelded.

Me!

@@user-wj3ix6nz9j Older Arabians, in my experience, have great energy for riding but they are not spooky.

Arabians seem to thrive on just air. I absolutely love them.

I have always liked them myself 👍

I had Arabians for about the same time frame. Loved them, but I didn't bounce as good as I once did and I wanted to get something a little shorter as it made it easier to mount from the ground. I ended up with Connemara Ponies, who, as some Connemara Pony owners state, love their humans almost as much as they love their food. Smart as a whip but without the quickness that the Arabian has in stepping sideways and you ending up standing on the ground with the reins in you hands wondering how you got there. 🤣

I know next to nothing about horses (and am learning a lot from Clever Cowgirl) but I never knew until today that non-wild horses could go shoe-less.

I totally agree with your sentiments. That is why I love this channel.

Yes! agree with you both -- CC is all about the horses, NOT "look at ME doing all this stuff with MY horses" which is why she continues to remain the only equestrian channel I subscribe to ❤ THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO @TheCleverCowgirl! ❤️🫂🎉

Me three!

haha, same here!

Agree absolutely! 😊

💯 on the teeth!

Why not name him Galahad (The chaste knight in the story about king arthur) since he is so good at ignoring the ladies ? He looks like a Galahad. haha. you can call him "Haddie" as a shorter nickname, if Galahad is too long.Hes wonderful

He's decompressing really fast, so he probably hasn't traveled from barn to barn to barn like some. But he does look tired so time will tell, they can fool ya. 🙂

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A small old horse at the very end of the sale will generally not sell well

It is not uncommon at all for some very long auctions of animals for there to be some real cracking deals towards the end of the auction. Buyers may well have got what they wanted / needed by that time and are on their way home so all that can mean things can be sold very cheap and almost given away. Transport may be full up and buyers / hauliers are not looking for any more etc.

This horse was meant to be yours.

This horse is a handsome fella. He already seems to like you. I'm glad for both of you. Also for Skelator in the future ☺️🤗

He would make the perfect horse for someone like me. I love him, he’s just an all around good horse.

Yes, I also thought rose grey.

Polish was what I was thinking too. On my cousin's farm she had two Polish broodmares, both Crabbet-bred, and they were very level-headed, much calmer than folks' perceptions of what Arabians are like. Her stud horse was an Aladdinn-Khemosabi cross, a super handsome guy that was steady as a rock. All of her mares were nice, but that cross by her stud produced some really nice, steady AND attractive horses. Most of whom were very long-lived. Her riding gelding died at 34.

Arabians are more than pretty, they are tougher then most. Once they know you're their human, they bond to you more and more. He's gonna be a good horse for you.

Totally agree 👍 😊

I owned a beautiful rose grey mare that passed at 31. I love everything about Arabians, and have owned several. There's just something about those beautiful heads and the spring in their step. They are, for me, one the most "sociable" breeds and are always in your business! This guys a cutie and I'm excited to see when he gets to meet the gang.

You are correct that the Arabian breed are long living. They can look way younger with great care even into their 30’s. Being a small female who loves endurance trail riding , this was my breed of choice at that time in my life. Had a couple of awesome ones.

Yep, I was showing mine until he was 36 and we won our last class the week before he passed

Yeah, old Spud was “old” when I started boarding my mare and he lived another 15 years. They told me their best guess was early 20s when we got there. Another boarder had just stopped showing up to care for him something like 10 years before that. He was a sweet old gray, too. Really solid, good mind, good manners. I’m not a huge Arab fan either, but there are some good ones out there!

Great story ! ​@@casdragon_5939

Does depend a lot on their conformation, prior injuries and how they've been looked after. If he's sound though then yeah they can be very long lived so there's a good chance he'll keep going. I've seen a few still being ridden well into their 20s or even 30s. My own papered part bred arab (confirmed age) lived into her early 30s. When she had to stay at a hospital once in her 20's I was asked several times if there was an error on her age paperwork on her stall as they assumed she was significantly younger. She never looked as old as she actually was. I'm honestly not sure why some don't like arabs I don't think I've ever seen a mean one and several have been solid kids mounts, although some are very smart and can be sensitive and that can make them tricky for some to handle. The loopy ones are often made that way by people, or the inbred ones that have exaggerated their "arab characteristics" cartoonishly. The original arab lines were bred to live with their families so they were chosen on temprement as well as conformation etc.

So cute.

I can't help feeling sad for the mare, tbough, having to be alone. It's so important for horses to haveaberd, even if it's I my one other horse. So happy you and this beautiful new guy found each other.

The resident horse is a beauty too and in beautiful shape!

@@stephaniefisher6226 She looks it. Good to see the mare curious and have some company as well.

@@leftnoname But the company wan't last and then she is alone again. I don't like that thought. No horse should live alone 😔

Mississippi here and watching with you!

She’s earned her place in heaven!

N.C. here. I love watching your videos as it makes me feel young again!

Same here!!!

New Orleans here with you!!!

Who on 🌎 could hate on a sweet, lovely, lively Arab?

Those of us who did (or still do) remember a half Arabian gelding that competed in NARTC until he was in his 30's. Elmer Bandit rode open 60 miles in 2 days and was famous in our circle. He was the first horse that had completed 10,000 miles competitively. He was the first horse inducted into our hall of fame. His breeder/owner/rider Marynell and he were fun to watch during their interactions together. He'd jump into the back of a pickup truck to go to the rides. He's been gone for a while now. I have great memories of riding on my Arab gelding Zakar and later on my Connemara pony mares, Inisheer and Rossleague. But the body is too old to ride anymore or take care of any livestock. So I watch Clever Cowgirl to get my horse fix.

Oh my gosh. I rode a retired endurance champion Arab named Omner and he was also worked as a therapy horse.

Me too!!!!

🤞 Here's hoping they will become fast friends.

let's see how he's gonna react on all those tumbleweed shenanigans 😅

@@mamezofl-wdmn8672 Lol...he may bring some of his own shenanigans to the party! 🥳

Skeletor may be in for quite a surprise... 😄

That's a shame - they are tough, hardy and kind horses - of course, so many have weird impressions of them as even this lady had - but there's nothing better for long hard work

Its been many years since I lost my part bred Arab. He came to me as a rescue when he was just a youngster but stayed with me all his life. I'm in the UK and arab types had a reputation for being a bit flighty but although not commonplace were not particularly unpopular for general riding purposes. Not sure how they woukd be viewed these days though! Glad you rescued and enjoyed yours too! 🥰

Bless your heart for rescuing horses from that hell. I have as well and wish I could do more! Hoping to! No horse deserves that. I'm sure they were very grateful, they are very wise and know when they are in danger and when they are saved.

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I may have a Morab. My young Morgan mare's sire is a Morgan but her dam is a mystery. She looks and acts like a desert dragon sometimes. 😂 I have been told by my veterinarian and others that she looks like a Morab. I'll never know for sure. She's a wonderful mare with a lovely spirit. ❤

@@jules8299 have you thought about having a lab test a hair follicle? They can give you an idea about the breeds she is most likely to have in her. It sounds like you love her no matter what breed she is, but it might be fun.

@@fleetskipper1810I did that recently and Wow 😮 what a shocker lol let’s just say sellers were liars (or just uninformed)

​@@jules8299Check out DNA testing! Just takes a few strands of hair. These days well priced. Give you and her a fun gift!

Oh my goodness 😂 , I had the complete opposite, the most sensible appaloosa mare ever! And a naughty high strung Arab gelding 😂

@@IslandTiger2 😹😹😹

Jackpot sounds like the perfect name for him!

Yes, Jackpot is a perfect name. Can't wait to see his journey. Hope he's a good companion for Skelator.

He really, REALLY enjoyed that roll!

Arabs are not, necessarily, highly strung. They can be (often, even usually, _are_ ) highly-reactive but their mature behaviour will depend on how and on what their early reactivity is focussed or fostered. The horses, especially mares, would often share the woment's quarters of the nomadic Bedouin - mares being shooed away from the cooking pots! ... Although they can sometimes appear aloof, they honestly are the easiest horses to make a pet of, but in a nice way, not a thuggish, in-your-face pony way. They are, IMO, likely to have certain differences in attitude compared to 'normal' horses - but that could just as easily be because of a difference in _expectations_ by people, rather than a real difference. When I lived in the Middle East in the 1970s, the stables I used to ride at had almost all stallions - all yarded together under a shade cloth, with never an argument between them. Anyone could walk among them and lead one out by their forelock or a bit of string. Only the troublemakers among them were gelded, because who wants to breed trouble? Of course when I came back to the UK I had to get myself an Arab. I heard all the warnings and bad mouthings but, although I do still love and admire our natives, and have rehabbed a great many, only the Arab is 'my' horse now. The funny thing is that as I'm barely 5ft tall, I've always wanted a small one - but every single one I've ever had has been 15hh or more! They've all been wonderful, kind animals, alert and attentive to me (goodness they taught me even more about body language...) some of them exceptional in their versatility and two of them would have been the greatest dramatic actors the Shakesperean stage has ever seen, if they could've held a script to read it out loud ... LOL!

@@IslandTiger2I was just thinking the same thing!

He even found probably the only muddy spot in the enclosure to roll lol

It's a trick, he is a little rapscallion!

Very true what you said. I used to watch Horse Heroes all the time but it became too hard on my mental health to see the condition these poor sweet babies are in. I would just sob and get so angry and depressed, especially when the 'last act of kindness' had to be given, knowing every time was because of neglect and abuse. That would be the hardest thing for me if... and when...I get a rescue, it's my goal. But clearly so many of these horses have been treated deplorably and just dumped there like they are garbage, suffering so badly. I will never understand how anyone could be that cruel but I've been riding and showing my whole life, I know how terrible people can be to horses at every level, it destroys me. I wish I could rescue them all!! So happy this handsome man got saved. It seems that the horses down in Tennessee I think they're in... are in horrific condition compared to the auctions she goes to. I'm us in Canada and it's still legal here which makes me sick. I can't event talk about it.

@@Poetessa2 : Like Horse Plus, people must talk or the abuse continues and continues and continues.

I have a bottle baby kitty. Came with her umbilical cord still attached. Found on a sidewalk. My intention was to just rescue, three days in, I knew she was already in her forever home. I used to put my phone under her kennel at night at play a 10 hour video of a cat purring. She sounds just like it when she cuddles. She’s 3 this year. Seldom meows. Thinks she is a dog, because my Cane Corso was attached to her for the first 6 months. She swaggers like a big dog. “Lulu” because I was a “lunatic” for taking on that job at that point in my life.

@@valsptsd814 What a great idea, never knew one could get a video of a cat purring.

@@bettybay2181 when her adopted parent was a dog, I thought it might be helpful. And yes, there are many “white noise” type videos here. If you have trouble sleeping, I recommend them. Personal favorite was the Misty Mountain song from the Hobbit someone put on a loop. There are many options.

​@@bettybay2181 some people use it as white noise to fall asleep to, or soothe their pets

That’s how I feel too, like I’m stopping by CC’s place!! ❤

What is a "normal looking" Arabian look like? What does a "not normal looking" Arabian look like? Just trying to compare.

@@user-wj3ix6nz9j Your obvious passive-aggressive question does not warrant a logical answer. Either you’re a troll or an Arabian Horse fan. Which are you? Just trying to compare.

@@user-wj3ix6nz9j Rata Perry, Your obvious passive-aggressive question does not warrant a logical reply. Are you a Troll or an avid Arabian Fan? Just trying to compare.

@@user-wj3ix6nz9j Rata Perry, One is cute, the other is not.

@@user-wj3ix6nz9jArabians with those horrible dish faces and bug eyes look absolutely bizarre and cartoonish. This is a nice looking Arabian.

You sure described the Arabians Ive always known. Prancing and showing refinement is not hot headedness

The story about your horse trying to save you from a burning house made me cry. Bless his heart. My house burned down when I was young. And years later my barn burned down and my horse almost died. I hate fire!! I think it's mean to lump a whole breed into the same batch, I wish people did't do that. They do get a bad rap and I've heard it my whole life. I mainly have ridden Thoroughbreds and European Warmbloods because I rode jumpers in my juniors and then Dressage. Some of those horses were awesome and some were nuts and many were in between. I think above all else, it really depends on what humans have done to them. 99% of behavioural issues I would say, if not a health issue, is training. If they were abused and trained badly, they may have issues. I didn't ride many Arabians merely because there weren't many I crossed paths with because of the disciplines I was riding, not that they can't jump or do dressage, many can. But I love all horses, from minis to drafts and everyone in between. And I love this new grey, he looks like a total sweetheart!! Thanks for sharing your experiences.

What a great idea to try using the lint roller. Perfect.

@@fleetskipper1810 Saw my mom use it, she had all kinds of tricks for horses. I've seen her take real nags and make them beautiful again and sound.