I wish I lived near there, then if I saw him, I could just be like, "oh, hello! How are you today? Can I pet your mini horses? Or your birds? Or something?" There are just animals. It's fantastic.
I actually did once! Not him, but someone else and I live in a pretty big city (though there are quite a lot of parks, so it's not all buildings). It was the strangest experience seeing them.
Imagine feeling so small, alone, and mistreated all of your life and a man comes and not only takes away the pain but brings someone else just like you to be your friend. I can't stop crying from how happy I am to see what you've done for these two lovely souls. You are a true angel. Bless you and all you care about.
DID YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MAN WHO RESCUED THE DWARFTED HORSES NOW WANTS TO BREED THE FAULTY GENE TO MAKE ANOTHER DWARFED OR WORSE OFF HORSE WITH MORE PROBLEMS, DEFECTS AND SO ON. THIS MAN IS CRAZY.
@@darlingsapphire1 Does all caps make you feel like someone is more likely to listen to what you're saying? It seems like perhaps you're the one with the "faulty" gene.
Seeing the update, in the Description Box, he stated it was in the best interest of both horses' health to get Nano gelded Gelded, was misspelled in the Description Box...
I know I wish this man, his ponies, and his birds a long happy life. Once I can get a credit card I will consider joining his patreon to fund his animal saving endeavors.
Brent Bedra - yes! So many negative comments on this site! The guy is obviously very compassionate and also very responsible. He consults the vet all the way. I wish people would stop being so opinionated. He's a responsible guy, it's his decision.
Johanna Zamora so do I. I work with minis and larger horses. We don’t know Iris’s age and even if it wasn’t age, it wouldn’t explain why she was so afraid of people getting close to her.
He1Io , I disagree. If he cared and had a little more of a brain, he wouldn’t breed them. Rescue is one thing.... that is another. He doesn’t even have a place to live. Geez.
@@NChant101 not everyone is educated about breeding minis. He didn't know so he corrected his mistake. He's a human just like all of us, we make mistakes, we aren't perfect like robots.
As someone who's family owned a horse rescue for many years, this makes me so happy. Minis are so neglected because they're so small and people think because they're small, they're easy when that is NOT the case. He did such a good job bringing them back from where they started
Kathy Florcruz I agree. That’s why I’m a little curious and surprised that he would want to breed his tiny horse. If there is one tiny horse to be rescued, then there are others too. Why not rescue another horse?
@@remmary100 I would DEFINITELY rather he rescue another horse instead of allowing her to breed. If he can afford a third horse that is. This video is just so beautiful.
@@ranawajih6312 Yep I make Gacha FnaF Vids! However I'm pretty bad at video making since I use snip n sketch so the screen moves a bit. Other than that, I'm pretty proud of myself :,>
A horse will frequently avoid an approach from a stranger. My thoroughbred wouldn’t allow the farrier near him (on occasions where I couldn’t be present) unless a peanut butter sandwich was offered.
I searched your videos for more on the tiny horses but there are none? Would you please do an update video on them? They're adorable! Thank you so much for all you do for all the animals you come in contact with in your life! You're amazing!
And just imagine he is raising his children to be as compassionate and passionate as he is. Together I can only imagine the many many lives they will restore to wellness. God's Blessings.
RoyisDaBEST people like you complain when christians force their religion on others (which is wrong ofc), but your here doing just that, forcing your belief on this person. A bit hypocritical huh.
A ranch? In the Netherlands? Very difficult. This tiny country is overcrowded and empty space is scarce, housing prices are very high. We should arrange a crowdfunding for him so he could buy an already existing farm and change it into a sanctuary or have one built..
@AZROF Look at the time between the videos he posts though, it's usually about once a week, yeah he gets a lot of views and if I had to guess a lot of active sub viewership. But if I had to guess his videos don't get promoted all that often by YT's algorithm since his videos are showing us what he wants to show us rather than what he believes the algorithm will promote. For example, I've been watching him for a better part of the year although anything new of his doesn't appear in my recommended, not to mention the reason most people on YT/Twitch have stuff like patreon/direct donations is because the ads from the platforms, especially YT, do not generate a lot of money. For content creators most of their money really comes from the selling of merch and doing other stuff like that, which some just choose not to because they either just post videos as a hobby or because of other things. We don't really know if he actually has the videos monetized as well or the amount he makes, please don't assume just because a content creator is popular that they have money to spend.
If I had the money, I would buy an animal sanctuary for this man with everything he'd ever need for life. We owe it to ourselves as a species and to our planet, to make sure this man, his girls, and his animals are blossoming ♡♡♡ Love it what it's all about. As soon as I'm able, I'll support you on Patreon. May the universe bless you for who you are and what you do. Your heart is far larger than many galaxies. May more of us strive to live how you do.
@Mel Hawk you'd need a good sized team, at least 4-6 and at that point it's too expensive to keep them all just for a buggy pull team, they're strong but the bone structure is still at play, their joints are little so they need the load split a LOT between them
@Squiggles at our local fair we have a man that has two as a buggy team (and has been keeping shetlands for longer than I've been alive) they're fine pulling a buggy and a full grown man between just the two of them. They often do 2 or 3 short shows a day during the fair.
you are a good man for doing so many things to this horse, the fact that you even bought him from horrible care to do this. Was really looking forward to number 2, thanks for doing this
Remember that horses can still have false pregnancies and they can get quite the grass belly so check up with a vet if you have a suspicion of the mare, Iris being preggos
I would not recommend breeding mini horses, as they have a lot of health issues. But thank you for rescuing them! (edit: I know he will make the best decisions for his horses with the proper guidance! I love A Chick Called Albert! Those of you who are criticizing him instead of trying to help/offer advice aren't being productive)
@@kurarisanamie Yeah it is. The mother can die giving birth, the anatomy as a whole, congenital issues with the foal, there could be surgeries necessary to fix the anatomy,... He doesn't have papers for those ponies since they're rescues. He doesn't know their illnesses or genetic defects. And nano even was really sick. Iris was heavily lame. Breeding them is no better than any backyard breeder. And he has no stable place for them or himself. He has no experience or knowledge in equine care. He is basically doing the same, what brought those two into the world. It's honestly a nightmare.
@@kurarisanamie Exactly what Nati said! Genetics for mini horses aren't great either, there are a lot of risks in terms of birth defects and issues (can't remember exactly, but i think mini horses have an increased risk of jaw deformities and spinal deformities)
As someone who's worked with horses, mini horses are a terror to take care of; health wise at least. Their unique congenital health issues can be worked around, with a lot of surgery for the ones with limb problems at least. Topping it off with people don't know how to breed healthy animals, they go for cute looks, and we end up with deformed and sick animals. Personally I would try and get the bloodline papers for each horse, so if you do end up breeding them (I would recommend just castrating Nano) you can know what you're in for and prepare with your vet during the pregnancy.
It’s sad that folks would bred animals for their own selfishness. There are so many that get abandoned and neglected after the initial appeal wears off. I think folks should stop breeding animals this way. Health and quality of life first!
@@HopeCreekConnemara I was thinking the same too, since Nano isn't displaying the usual stallion characteristics (personality and physical traits), but I would assume the vet would definitely know if he was gelded or they wouldn't have bothered checking Iris's reproduction chances. As a side note sometimes if mare doesn't want to be bred, for whatever reason, then she can and will fight a stallion off.
@@miao2572 Yes, "health and quality of life first" and that's exactly what this guy dedicates his life to. Nano was at death's door and nursed back to health against all the odds. Iris was not housed adequately, not exercised, and was terrified of people. Now their vet says she is fit to have *a foal* and Nano to father one. Nobody said they were going to exploit them or start a foal factory !
Listen, I’ve only really seen a few people raising this issue and I want to add to the concern and conversation. I love this guy, I think he does great work. He is kind and compassionate and is teaching his children to be the same. HOWEVER when you get into breeding things get touchy. When humans are directly interfering with breeding pairings, we have the responsibility to use the knowledge we have gathered to set every pairing up for success. Breeding should be done for a reason and should be done with the animals best interest in mind. So, let me ask you this: is it in these horses best interest (and minis as a breed themselves) for them to produce offspring? The answer, if you look critically at the situation is no, of course not. These two horses, although they may have nice temperaments, although they have pretty eyes and colourings, although it’s a happy story and the man who owns them is good and kind, should NOT be allowed to reproduce. Let alone with each other. These are rescue horses for one. They were likely not bred for conformation, health and temperament, meaning that any foal they produce will not be set up for success in life. *Good* breeders look to better the breed(or species). For example, a good rat breeder will look for individuals who are less prone to respiratory ailments. A good German shepherd breeder will pair dogs with good hips. A good Paint horse breeder won’t breed two frame overos together. These are just a few examples. You need to know the animals past, any issues they have conformation, temperament and health wise and make your judgments from there. We don’t know these horses parents, what problems they may have had. The bottom line is that it is irresponsible to allow these two to breed, and to promote this kind of breeding to a platform of impressionable viewers. The colt/stallion (have we even been told how old they both are?) should be gelded, the two of them should be allowed to live a happy life together. They do not need to reproduce to do this.
C Sam I’m just going to say this as someone who worked in veterinary medicine: it’s not about the money we made minimum wage with extremely hard work, we love our patients, and we care to educate. The vet is right could the mare have a foal she answered that. We probably missed any consultation where the vet did a PE went over the history of the animal etc. for all we know the vet could have brought up the option to geld but there are people who don’t want to do that. It is not the vets job to judge a client no matter how much they might not agree with it. You don’t know how the people in the field feel about these animals and we can only educate so much in the end it’s the client that makes the decision as to what they want. Yes there are bad clinics but if this guy trusts this vet there is a reason just don’t judge a profession based on limited knowledge :/
@@JustNatax3 Some pugs are worse than others. My step mother adores pugs, but the only one that's ever had tons of health issues was a severely overweight rescue with bulging eyes. The pugs she purchases are in good health and form, and come from good breeders. They don't have any more health problems than other regular dogs. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying breeding pugs (or any highly deformed animal for that matter) is ethical. I am only saying that there is such a thing as good pugs and bad pugs, just like with all other dog breeds.
How wonderful if these two, once neglected and ill- treated horses were to make their own little family! It’s like a fairy tale….. and the all lived happily ever after! They both have come a long way from when you found them and have a happy, healthy and loving future to look forward to…….together! My heart is beaming! ❤️😊🐴🐴❤😊
Having a baby mini horse might be wonderful, but I personally think that saving another one might be a better option. There are so many mini horses kept in bad conditions like Iris... Your videos are amazing. Thank you for everything
never been this early, just wanna say that this man is amazing for saving all these precious lives on a regular basis. you are truly a blessing to this world.
They’re super cute, but if they were mine, I’d personally geld little Nano. Foals are wonderful, but gelding has so many benefits, both for the health and behavior of male horses.
So would you castrate a little person? They're so small and have so many health problems, do we really need to have more of them? 🤔 That's exactly what y'all sound like. Y'all idiots talking about castrating that poor male horse just because he's tiny and there may be some risks involved, y'all sound like a bunch of nuts. Selfish nuts. Both Iris and Nano are perfectly healthy and they have every right to be parents if they and nature deem it necessary. It's not really any of yours or anyone else's business on whether or not they breed. Let them be. Stop trying to get him to cut off that poor horse's junk.
@@wlf-kidri7008 That is extremely irresponsible talk. Those kinds of horses were created by human selection, don't try to compare that to actual humans or animals in the wild, its not "nature". Also, you sound very uneducated about spay and neuter, company animals benefit a lot from it in a health perspective, lowering cases of cancer for ex. the animal doesn't "miss out" on anything because they just don't work like that like us humans, the process is very simple and nothing to pity the animal about. Selfish is applying human concepts to animals instead of putting their health first... we should not keep breeding traits we know are damaging for the animal (and that WE selected) just because we think is cute
@@wlf-kidri7008 It's crazy how egocentric people are. Just because you are interested in sex, you think it's the best for every living being. Keep in mind that animals can't make conscious choices about sex, they can't contracept and don't have family planning. That's the huge differences between humans and non-human animals.
@Irene Baldwin you know that we dont need to cut off his pp, we just have to prevent the male horse from any kind of sexual behavior but i know its hard but its worth it
As much as having a foal from the two of them would be wonderful and exciting, i myself wouldn't be able to justify it for a few important reasons. As an animal welfare advocate (formally with horses but now i'm in neonate/feral kitten rescue) our purpose and goal is to help the millions of animals out there that need help, not make more. Not having a permanent place to live with the horses greatly increases my feeling about this. A simple solution that would be best for both horses and allow them to stay together, in the long run, would be to simply geld the colt. By gelding Nano you cut his risk of testicular cancer down to 0. A friend's stallion developed this and it was a painful, ugly battle that ended Dezi's life at the age of 7. Had he been gelded, he would have most likely lived well into if not past his 20s (my mares lived to be 32 and 34, bless them). Gelding also makes them more manageable and less frustrated making for a happier horse. And who wouldn't want an awesome gelding over an okay stallion? Bottom line, if you for sure want a baby from Iris and Nano (who wouldn't--they're priceless!), in my opinion after years of experience with horses and animal welfare, waiting until you are sure you have a place for 3 minis would be better than moving forward with breeding right now. Regardless, i wish you nothing but the best and truly appreciate what you have done for Iris and Nano. Thank you.
I 100% agree with your comment, and I don't mean to hate on it in any way, but using an anecdote as an argument for castration is kind of insane. You can't use a one-time-case study to determine what should be done with everybody. Otherwise that would also be applicable to humans. "All guys should be castrated after they have their desired amount of children, because every year 10 000 men in the US get diagnosed with it, and in this way the risk can be reduced to 0"
I worked at a stable when I was a kid and we had one miniature horse...he was just the sweetest most lovable animal I've ever encountered. In a town near where I live their is a blind man who has a miniature horse who has been trained to act like a guide dog. Not only does this little horse provide a very workable alternative to the usual guide dog in many areas he is actually superior. His owner has even used him to guide him through the busy streets of NYC, including the elevator to the top of the Empire State Building! It is awesome to watch this tiny horse guide his owner through the mall!
Y T I don't doubt that your comment is well meaning. Nonetheless your assumption that horses would prefer to live a "normal" life is simply not a foregone conclusion. Many horses I've worked with over the years have seemed eager to learn and pick things up very quickly. This by no means indicates that I am defending some of the hideous training practices used to "train" show horses, etc. I despise all efforts to modify a horse's basic nature. But in my experience animal intelligence in general, and horse intelligence in particular, is far superior to what many people think and intelligent animals (horses being one of them) seem to enjoy learning as much or more than humans!
@@boatman222345 thanks for your explanation. Despite of mini breed itself is more likely have skeletal problems, I am personally against using animals as tool. Surely they are intelligent animals, but doesn't matter intelligent or not, I guess they will prefer living as a horse instead of walking on a busy city road every day.
i have to say that i agree with some of the comments below, there are plenty of animals or horses in particular that need help and i dont see the point of letting Nano and Iris reproduce, maybe you could at least consider birth control or neutering since mini horses unfortunately can suffer a lot of health issues. Maybe you can find an already born faun that needs to be rescued instead of letting your horses have a new one. However you did an amazing job with these two, they seem really happy and i hope they continue to thrive together all their lives❤️
I have NEVER watched ACCA video and not started out with my heart hurting a little bit, but very quickly beaming with joy, and a big, wide smile on my face because of that feeling. It's genuine, it's the purest happiness I feel some days, and it's beautiful. I will say however, that I hope you don't allow them to breed, and have Nano castrated. There are SO SO many neglected mini's just like these two were. Please reconsider this thought. Just because they can breed doesn't mean they should. Rescue another if you'd like to do more good! Good luck finding a home for you & your family, thinking of you. Thank you.🐎❤️🎀
If you are wondering about where you are going to keep them and live I think you have answered your own question. If you want to add a third horse into the herd I think gelding nano and rescuing another would be the most responsible thing.
Iris was neglected - and then you made her life take a 180° turn to the best, giving her a friend and nice home as well as showing her that not all humans are bad. You deserve to be called an angel!
I would love to hear the reasoning for bringing more mini-horses to life. It seems people have them as pets for their children, then discard them when the kids get bored, grow up or end up in financial hardships. Horses, miniatures or not, require a lot of resources, space, food, medical care, and their daily physical and emotional well-being. Not a small undertaking. Bringing additional member(s) to life requires more resources and commitments. Average life span of a miniature horse is 25 to 35 years. I would only recommend if one has the resources, time (up to 35 years) and commitment before considering bringing a foal into the world. Miniature horses will most likely go through many owners, thus increasing the likelihood of abuse. Love the ones we already have (as you clearly do), but don’t bring more to the world. We need to think of ourselves as stewardship of our planet, of our land and animals. “Pets” are not only for our entertainment and amusements but our responsibilities. I wish more owners would think of animals as human children in terms of commitments and responsibilities. It would mean people would think differently about ownerships. There would be less unwanted, abused animals.
Exactly my thoughts. I love that he took on the huge commitment of Nano and I love even more, that he found a partner for him, but I don't think it would be a good idea to breed them. We don't know their genetics so we don't know what kind of underlying illnesses their foal could have. Breeding without the kowledge of the bloodline is never a good idea. I'd rather see you dedicate your funds and resources to other animals that are already part of this world and that need your help.
Are you kidding me? This man just rescued these two horses and now you're telling him what he should do or not do with them??? I'm pretty sure he has thought of what kind of home would be good for them and I'll bet we will learn he has now moved to farm land where he can have all his animals that he's rescued live happily ever after. I think Nano and Iris should be able to experience the fulfillment of having a foul and being a small herd family.
I've been watching this guy's videos for years. Love his compassion and dedication to animals well being. But I'd have to agree with the comments on the family thing with these guys. Even if the birth goes well the foal will need to be moved on to a new home when it matures. Nano wouldn't tolerate another stallion near his mare and would try to breed with a filly when she went into season. Sadly, I agree with others and say Mr. Nano would be better off without the dangly bits.
@@libbysanimals_8306 I think the point was that he loses some, too - as is to be expected when dealing with animals who have serious challenges. He has posted a few times about animals he's been unable to keep alive, but obviously he's not going to post about most of those cases, as nobody wants to watch heartbreaking videos. It's amazing this man is able to save as many animals as he does, and it's great that he shares those stories with the world, but it's important not to think every animal can be saved. I wouldn't be surprised if he loses at least as many as he saves (if not more) - that's just how tough nature can be, and it speaks volumes about the determination, compassion, and fortitude of a man who can bear the pain of those losses and keep trying anyway. I'm sure he would be the first to tell you some animals simply won't make it no matter what you do. At least he gives each animal their best shot.
@@nicked_fenyx Spot on. that was what I'm trying to say. yes he did rescue animals, but not all animal under his care survived, regardless, he still took care of the animal even though they don't survive. its more on mother nature, but this guy is a savior. (Don't take my comment in a bad way tho :) )
This man... damn! The dedication he puts in by saving these animals! Amazing! Always nice to see a fellow Dutchman to be such a nice person! Ongelooflijk werk man en veel succes met verdere reddingsacties!
Thank you for putting my name at the end of your video! I am so glad to support you and see the videos you release, they really brighten my day. I nearly cried when I saw how beautiful Iris was and the condition she was being kept in. When I get to a place with some land I want to do the exact same things that you do. It's amazing!
With all respect, I’m curious if you have some insight to some questions as a Patreon of his. To clarify I like him very much but as a horse owner I’m worried about breeding the minis. Do you know if he’s addressed any of the following questions that are coming up from other horse owners? 1.) Is he concerned by the genetic risks and issues of breeding minis? 2.) Is he aware of the risks of having nano display stallion behavior to Iris and his girls? Is there a reason he is not going to geld Nano? 3.) Will he have a permanent home and facilities in time for the foal? I really do want the best for every human and animal involved, and I think his heart is in the right place, but it’s a little concerning not to understand the thought process in breeding the minis. Hope all is well!
D Black If you mean that as constructive then will kindly deconstruct your premise to further explain my the point of view, one which is being shared and echoed by many other qualified commenters. These are not undue complaints to drag someone down, but rather it’s raising collective concerns by experienced horse owners, breeders, and rescuers. My shared questions for him are not concern in dragging down a caring man, but rather for person who is self admittedly new to horse ownership. As the facts and information that he has provided have presented stand- there are some serious unaddressed issues. That is what is being addressed with the above questions. I want success for him and the minis. To counter a point raised- nature can never naturally take its course when one places two unaltered domesticated animals together. With that one act, humans artificially create a situation and choice for animals to attempt to breed. Compounding on that, taking two heavily genetically modified and unstable animals is dabbling in genetic gambling. In the case with rescue minis, from genetics to attempting to have the small mare to carry a foals to term, it’s a risk taking beyond what is reasonable or perhaps even ethical. Even if she can carry it isn’t advisable. From what is being observed and presented to the viewers, it is not well informed to create a more healthy and better offspring. Its is the same mindset that created those two minis and lead to the multiple deformities and congenital issues. I certainly don’t doubt his heart or good intentions. I don’t doubt that the minis life has improved from where they were before, but if his goal is to create an environment where these minis will thrive and live their best life- his plan as presented in this time, is several steps in the wrong direction. That is why there are questions being raised.
D Black you misunderstand why I ask this person. Since he did not address it on this platform, I considered that it could simply have been answered elsewhere. That is why I asked a Patreon supporter as they may know more of the details and situation at large. I’m well not alone in these basic questions, and these are neither unsupportive nor unkind questions. As I’ve stated in my original message- I like him and I want the best for him and the minis. As I believe he does. My opinions are set aside, I’m reserved until these more learned about the situation. Thus questions. Nobody is faulting the judgement someone who is learning and wants to learn. However ligament questions, even uncomfortable and direct are not antithetical to support nor aid being given even shown. Again, this isn’t malice nor spite towards his work or his person. I loved watching him work with hatching eggs. Particularly, I enjoyed the emus, and I wish we knew what became of them and the others. Hopefully it will be revealed in a later date. Take care
@R S Hollering means to shout loudly & often angrily or crazily. I think she meant “hauling,” which isn’t the precise correct word either, as “to haul” is to carry a great weight usually with difficulty. I guess he could “haul” her in, but “carry” would fit better.
@R S If I’m correct in what she meant to say, it would better be, “carrying into and stroking her face in the truck,” as that implies “carrying into [the truck] & stroking her face in the truck.”
Common people: _Ah, leave that stray dog_ ... This man: *You all leave, he's gonna live with me* *He not only care his owned animals but also treat them as their mothers* Such a great personality ❤️
I don't mean to ruin all the fun but I really hope, that he doesn't breed them. They really don't need a foal to be happy. Ever wondered why you don't see such small horses in the wild? It's because they were specifically bred to look like this. Over and over. Same as pugs for example. And such inbreeding results in a lot of diseases. Which was clearly shown in Nano's case. I'm sure there are some perfectly healthy miniature horses out there. But personally, I hope he doesn't risk it. Iris and Nano seem to be living a perfect and happy life. There is simply no need for a foal. Especially considering the risks.
It’s probably not about purposely breeding but if they’re together then there’s a chance it can happen. As with any breed of horse, cat, dog etc, breeding has its risks. If you’re trying to continue a breed so its bloodline doesn’t die out it has to be pure bred. That has it’s issues. But letting different breeds make babies has other health risks too. Differences between the two can create odd mixes that are no healthier than their purebred relatives. Yes adoption is important. So is responsible ownership and also responsible breeding and care of animals. Try to adopt but if you cannot (because they don’t have a rescue/shelter/sanctuary, they’re a breed not readily seen up for adoption, you’re not able to handle an animal with possible emotional or mental baggage, or you have specific allergy needs that mean you can only have certain types) then responsible breeders are the way to go. Do your homework. Visit the place where the animals are kept and bred. Check for certifications. Look at reviews. Talk to a veterinarian you trust. And don’t rush the process. Illegal backyard breeding and people who abuse or neglect animals are truly horrible people . There should be stronger laws in the books against people who hurt animals and it should be taken more seriously than it is currently.
The fact that you have an almost immediate connection with each animal really shows that they know what kind of a person you are , a loving and caring person . Thank you for looking after them
Then why did he have the vet check to see if she could carry a foal? And why isn't Nano gelded? That's a lot of breeding behaviors for someone who isn't going to breed his horses. It's EXPENSIVE to have a vet give a horse an internal ultrasound. I know that from experience.
Because of him, I got a quail and named him Jordan. Jordan is a 2 year old quail. He has gone through many losses. (All the quails he grew up with sadly passed away)
Let us know what happened to Iris and Nano after this video. I realize that all of these beautiful stories with animals that you tell us about, require a lot of work on your part. It`s a big commitment. You are gifted. I believe that it is your mission in life to care and love for all these furry and feathery friends. What a statement in our world ! We`re with you !!! Thanks for all your amazing work ! ❤
@@momouwu1937 Yes I do love horses. And I watch for starving and neglected horses and ponies. The smallest ones are the most fragile. When I was a kid there was a horse boarding farm near me. Once there was a miniature there, I was instantly in love. Next visit I didn’t see it. When I asked I was told a big horse kicked it and it died. My fever to protect horses was born. I actually have a mini. I’ve had him almost ten years. He’s a senior citizen now at 18. You would never know it. He can run and buck like the rest, and he was never given any ground training. It’s natural for a horse to push back if you push them. They need to be trained to step away from pressure.
@@gingercox6468 we were never horse people but a couple of years ago my family rescued a 2 year old race horse that was deemed not fast enough so was destined to be put down. We got her for $200. After doing some research and checking her brands we found out that her grandad was somewhat famous and had even met the queen of England after being the first horse to win 2 separate races in the kings cup. Her father's sperm went for $36,000 dollars at auction and some rich asshole decided she wasn't worth the effort and decided to cut his losses... its so sad to think that this is happening all the time, it's a terrible industry... I wish we were able to rescue more of them but we are over our heads with her as it is.
I honestly expected the sudden shock for Iris to have been she already WAS pregnant when she'd been picked up. I'm glad she was only just lame and needed muscle training, a pregnancy in her original condition could have killed her, I bet
6:48 I've done quite a few ultrasounds on Hackney Ponies, I used to work at the world's largest breeder of them....average 200 foals born every year. THAT looks like a pregnancy rather than an egg!!! I think you've already got a foal baking in Iris' oven!!!! Congrats!!!!! Can't wait to see the baby next spring!!!!!!!!! ❤❤🐴❤❤
It makes sense that he actually knows she's pregnant and is putting the idea out there to set the mood so to speak and maybe even gauge how his supporters will react. He may have gotten them so healthy that previously mating was the last thing they were up for but now that they feel so much better they've already been trying to make a little baby. KareBear 4789 can an egg actually be seen in the follicles of an ovary via ultrasound? Thanks.
Iris and nano seem like they could be dwarf miniatures; if they are (and even if they aren’t) I really recommend against breeding them, they have so many health issues at their size,,, if they are dwarfs you’d be looking at a dead or severely disabled foal. But again I have no control over what you decide to do and if you think you are capable of caring for all three. Just remember that miniature horses need all the veterinary care that a big horse needs -and more-, teeth floated, Hooves trimmed every 6-7 weeks or so, vaccinations, hooves picked daily and coat brushed, and a proper diet! I was very glad to see that you clipped them both, I was a bit worried with how fluffy iris looked😂 maybe check for Cushings, although many minis are just fluffy to be fluffy lol. You have done a wonderful job nursing them both back to health, love to see it!
I love this channel, I love what you do. I want to thank you for what you do for these animals. Seeing the conditions these poor horses were in and how far they have come literally brought tears to my eyes. I really do hope you will consider gelding Nano rather than allowing them to breed. I know you only want what is best for the animals.
Good on you for not only rescuing Nano, but also going above & beyond in finding him a companion & rescuing another in need as well. As much as i think it would be extremely adorable seeing these two frolicking in a paddock with an offspring, i'm sorry i have to agree with the majority of the commenters, breeding them is probably not a good idea. I strongly believe past breeders have a lot to answer for & current breeders should be breeding for health & not for looks. Instead of perpetuating health issues they should be trying to breed them out. I wish you the best of luck in finding a suitable, more permanent residence for all of you.
can you geld a mini horse? If Iris couldn't have carried a pregnancy safely, I would think that gelding Nano would be the best alternative since they are best friends and separating them would be sad.
Absolutely. As long as the testicles have dropped it's very easy, even the cryptorchid surgery is possible although never preferred. Nano should absolutely be gelded, both for Iris's health, and the long term health and safety of both animals. I think Nano is still very young, but if allowed to remain intact there will start to be behavioral issues. That's not an if, but when.
FoxDragon said it well. Just because it’s a small horse doesn’t mean it should be allowed to become studdish. I really love what he did with them, but the risks of letting them breed seems too high.
Yes. He should geld the male, then can keep together. If he wants a 3rd mini, then he should adopt another. Lots of risks breeding to mare and potential mini foal. Many potential problems. Why is he doing this? Bad idea!
When I first saw the back leg issue I thought it was probably a stifle lock. the stifle is designed to lock, so that horses can sleep on their feet, but sometimes this locks when it's not suppose to. which can be due to poor nutrition or lack of proper exercise. Either way I am glad you fixed it. I had a pony with it and she had an injection into the stifle that fixed it for her. I'm glad you had her checked before considering breeding, but if you decide not to breed, why not geld the stallion? he would be a happier horse gelded and able to stay with his paddock mate, than kept entire and be isolated.
Please don't breed! Props for knowing that just because a horse is tiny, it's not a dog and still needs company by another horse. Horses are very social animals and sadly a lot of people think that they're off just fine if they get them a goat, sheep etc. as a paddock companion when that doesn't help the horse at all. But breeding minis is so risky for several reasons, not just for the mom but also because minis can be prone to dwarfism and breeding them in general is just very unnecessary when there are so many other horses out there waiting to be adopted.
Oh hun dont breed them rescue another poor mini there are so many unwanted horses in this world and get practically passed down for free geld nano it will help prevent other horses from getting pregnant and it will help with behavioral stuff that happens with the line of stallions keep in mind that these are horses no matter how small they arnt dogs but your doing amazing with them keep up the work
I get what your saying but try to understand, to neuter or spay one of them would be very risky consider they are so small and putting them under anaesthesia could be deadly. They only other option would be to separate them, which will cause many other problems since they are already bonded. The best option is just to let them breed and take care of any foals they have.
Small Horse : *living a horrible life*
This guy : *We don't do that here*
His name is alwyn wilson
Yea
True, his life must be great
Some Guy piriod❤️
@@smw6613 complete surname is wilson but we also call it as wils
Imagine walking on the street and seeing a man walk his 2 cute horses
I would love to see that happen anywhere possible
I wish I lived near there, then if I saw him, I could just be like, "oh, hello! How are you today? Can I pet your mini horses? Or your birds? Or something?" There are just animals. It's fantastic.
Might become THREE cute horses
A handsome Dutchman walking 2 cute mini horses!! 😍😍😍
I actually did once! Not him, but someone else and I live in a pretty big city (though there are quite a lot of parks, so it's not all buildings). It was the strangest experience seeing them.
*The big horses were like:* Wow! Hobbits!
I felt that, 4'8" here
Lol, yes. If they do end up with a baby, they should name it Bilbo or Frodo.
@@GingerbreadGerard oof
😅😂🤣
Big horses:damn they tiny!!!!!what r they..??
Nano & Iris:we r horses...smol horses
Oh so very smol..
Imagine feeling so small, alone, and mistreated all of your life and a man comes and not only takes away the pain but brings someone else just like you to be your friend. I can't stop crying from how happy I am to see what you've done for these two lovely souls. You are a true angel. Bless you and all you care about.
DID YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MAN WHO RESCUED THE DWARFTED HORSES
NOW WANTS TO BREED THE FAULTY GENE TO MAKE ANOTHER DWARFED OR WORSE
OFF HORSE WITH MORE PROBLEMS, DEFECTS AND SO ON. THIS MAN IS CRAZY.
@@darlingsapphire1 Does all caps make you feel like someone is more likely to listen to what you're saying? It seems like perhaps you're the one with the "faulty" gene.
Seeing the update, in the Description Box, he stated it was in the best interest of both horses' health to get Nano gelded
Gelded, was misspelled in the Description Box...
@@darlingsapphire1 Go take a chill pill karen
You made me cry with your comment.
I laughed when the curious big horses gathered together to stare at the tiny couple 🤣 They were all so cute!!!
萌萌噠梁童鞋 , me too! So cute! lol
same!
Me too bro so cute 😍 and funny 🤣
The big horses are all curious about the small couple...and maybe wondering where did they come from 🤣🤣🤣 just like humans...
I know I wish this man, his ponies, and his birds a long happy life. Once I can get a credit card I will consider joining his patreon to fund his animal saving endeavors.
You just gotta love this man and don’t forget his kids for helping him.
The vet also
Brent Bedra - yes! So many negative comments on this site! The guy is obviously very compassionate and also very responsible. He consults the vet all the way.
I wish people would stop being so opinionated. He's a responsible guy, it's his decision.
By the looks of poor Iris’s back, it looks like she’s been ridden. That’s probably why she’s so afraid of people. So horrible to do to a mini.
Nope. Just age.
@@paillette2010 You don't know that
Quackadoodledoo yes I do. I work with actual horses. Ffs.
@@paillette2010 yeah, but you don't know its age, it could be something totally different
Johanna Zamora so do I. I work with minis and larger horses. We don’t know Iris’s age and even if it wasn’t age, it wouldn’t explain why she was so afraid of people getting close to her.
Angels come in many sizes and forms. I believe you are one.
Thank you……
So true❤
The size of this guy's heart:
*infinite*
Yes
Heart is infinite always just we have to share our feelings
He1Io , I disagree. If he cared and had a little more of a brain, he wouldn’t breed them. Rescue is one thing.... that is another. He doesn’t even have a place to live. Geez.
@@NChant101 not everyone is educated about breeding minis. He didn't know so he corrected his mistake. He's a human just like all of us, we make mistakes, we aren't perfect like robots.
I Giorno have a piano , he corrected his mistake? Must have missed that. Video said he wanted to breed.
I'm so Glad you took IRIS away from that cage, and gave her home where she is Loved, and cared for
Yeah , She was being live like other horse and she didnt like it , Now see living like having a family at home , She have friend now.
@@kronoxrblx2446 Yes, all horses need room to gallop. Not s horse guy but the videography and story line really touched me.
As I'm seeing this your like count is 666
Its not any more
As someone who's family owned a horse rescue for many years, this makes me so happy. Minis are so neglected because they're so small and people think because they're small, they're easy when that is NOT the case. He did such a good job bringing them back from where they started
Bless you as well for rescuing horses. Thank you so much.
Same with purebred dogs. They end up messed up, neglected & dumped into pounds & shelters all the time. I think breeders are the WORST.
Kathy Florcruz I agree. That’s why I’m a little curious and surprised that he would want to breed his tiny horse. If there is one tiny horse to be rescued, then there are others too. Why not rescue another horse?
@@remmary100 I would DEFINITELY rather he rescue another horse instead of allowing her to breed. If he can afford a third horse that is. This video is just so beautiful.
Same with hamsters and fish
Seriously, you NEED to make more videos about them!!!
Yes, we need to know ! Did they have a foal ? What happened !
Yes! We need to know!
I like how he’s so dedicated to animals he moves somewhere for them
“The big horses were fascinated by the small couple”
Well, yea, they were literally GAWKING at them XD
Oh man do you make a gacha life videos are you a you tuber! ? Man i am a fan
@@ranawajih6312 she makes gacha CLUB videos
They might have thought who’s babies are those?!
@@ranawajih6312 Yep I make Gacha FnaF Vids! However I'm pretty bad at video making since I use snip n sketch so the screen moves a bit. Other than that, I'm pretty proud of myself :,>
yesh UmU
my heart broke when she tried running away from you when you bought her. She was so scared
A horse will frequently avoid an approach from a stranger. My thoroughbred wouldn’t allow the farrier near him (on occasions where I couldn’t be present) unless a peanut butter sandwich was offered.
@@jandrews6254 a bribe
Yes 🥺🥺
I almost started crying
They absolutely beautiful souls. God bless you and them. In Jesus name.
I searched your videos for more on the tiny horses but there are none? Would you please do an update video on them? They're adorable! Thank you so much for all you do for all the animals you come in contact with in your life! You're amazing!
I would love to know it, too: what happened? There are no more videos about them after this... 😢
He uses the animals for views, then on with the next. Despicable.
Yeah, I don’t have a good feeling. Makes me angry.
He shows himself brushing one of them to get hair for a squirrel den in a video recently. Called “they got kicked out and feeding them every 3 hours”.
You guys really think he’s despicable?! SMH. 🤦🏼♀️
The best thing to wake up this early: watch this miracle man
And just imagine he is raising his children to be as compassionate and passionate as he is. Together I can only imagine the many many lives they will restore to wellness.
God's Blessings.
god isnt real. thats why they are doing "god's" "work" for "him"
RoyisDaBEST people like you complain when christians force their religion on others (which is wrong ofc), but your here doing just that, forcing your belief on this person. A bit hypocritical huh.
@@quantumlaziness
Indeed.
@@quantumlaziness Yeah. Its hard to believe in god if you have never believed in god. Thats probably why some atheists act like this.
He really needs a ranch like home to continue helping animals on a larger scale.
A ranch? In the Netherlands? Very difficult. This tiny country is overcrowded and empty space is scarce, housing prices are very high. We should arrange a crowdfunding for him so he could buy an already existing farm and change it into a sanctuary or have one built..
@AZROF Look at the time between the videos he posts though, it's usually about once a week, yeah he gets a lot of views and if I had to guess a lot of active sub viewership. But if I had to guess his videos don't get promoted all that often by YT's algorithm since his videos are showing us what he wants to show us rather than what he believes the algorithm will promote. For example, I've been watching him for a better part of the year although anything new of his doesn't appear in my recommended, not to mention the reason most people on YT/Twitch have stuff like patreon/direct donations is because the ads from the platforms, especially YT, do not generate a lot of money. For content creators most of their money really comes from the selling of merch and doing other stuff like that, which some just choose not to because they either just post videos as a hobby or because of other things. We don't really know if he actually has the videos monetized as well or the amount he makes, please don't assume just because a content creator is popular that they have money to spend.
@@lonewarri0r237 okay
@Transitive Wisdom perhaps this is where he could use some help. After all he has the actual care of these tiny horses. Just thinking.
TAKE THOSE ANIMALS TO THE RANCH!! (The only difference is that this ranch is the complete opposite of "the ranch".
If I had the money, I would buy an animal sanctuary for this man with everything he'd ever need for life. We owe it to ourselves as a species and to our planet, to make sure this man, his girls, and his animals are blossoming ♡♡♡ Love it what it's all about. As soon as I'm able, I'll support you on Patreon. May the universe bless you for who you are and what you do. Your heart is far larger than many galaxies. May more of us strive to live how you do.
Imagine going down the street or having a beach day and you just see a guy walking 2 mini horses
Yeah 😆
My neighbors own two mini horses we see them at the park when walking our dogs.
I see it often! I live in the sticks though and several neighbors have horses. Including minis...
Con: You can't ride them.
Pro: You can taket them for a walk!
people take horses for walks, but i know what you mean
@Mel Hawk you'd need a good sized team, at least 4-6 and at that point it's too expensive to keep them all just for a buggy pull team, they're strong but the bone structure is still at play, their joints are little so they need the load split a LOT between them
@@Tsakeli how do you know so much? Do you work with horses?
@Squiggles at our local fair we have a man that has two as a buggy team (and has been keeping shetlands for longer than I've been alive) they're fine pulling a buggy and a full grown man between just the two of them. They often do 2 or 3 short shows a day during the fair.
But babies can ride them! :)
Love how nano took a look at the dog and said “yep, I know a horse when I see one”
😭🤣🤣
And the dogs were like:
Ok, follow us if u want, strange looking dog or cat or sheep or whatever you are?!🤔🐶
ua-cam.com/video/q1cFEFECgKs/v-deo.html
And the dog is like "wtf?!"
I cannot express how cute these two are. Like, I want all the updates.
Can we all take a quick moment to appreciate the vet? She's amazing!
I know right
Ikr
Yes
I really want to thank her
I wanna be a vet so I can stick my hand up horses bum
you are a good man for doing so many things to this horse, the fact that you even bought him from horrible care to do this. Was really looking forward to number 2, thanks for doing this
This is number 2
DaMask he said he was looking forward to it and now its here
It’s a shame how a sentient pack of noodles has more decency than most people.
@@shadow_8836 I need sleep, I thought this was number 2 of the story
@@awildpichu6289 ?
Remember that horses can still have false pregnancies and they can get quite the grass belly so check up with a vet if you have a suspicion of the mare, Iris being preggos
God bless you for your kindness !
I would not recommend breeding mini horses, as they have a lot of health issues. But thank you for rescuing them! (edit: I know he will make the best decisions for his horses with the proper guidance! I love A Chick Called Albert! Those of you who are criticizing him instead of trying to help/offer advice aren't being productive)
I just knew this, but what are the health issues? Is it really risky??
@@kurarisanamie Yeah it is. The mother can die giving birth, the anatomy as a whole, congenital issues with the foal, there could be surgeries necessary to fix the anatomy,...
He doesn't have papers for those ponies since they're rescues. He doesn't know their illnesses or genetic defects. And nano even was really sick. Iris was heavily lame. Breeding them is no better than any backyard breeder. And he has no stable place for them or himself. He has no experience or knowledge in equine care.
He is basically doing the same, what brought those two into the world.
It's honestly a nightmare.
@@JustNatax3 ooh, I see. Thanks for the explanation :D
@@JustNatax3 yes exactly it is very dangerous might be the female horse carry binding problems and it become very weak
@@kurarisanamie Exactly what Nati said! Genetics for mini horses aren't great either, there are a lot of risks in terms of birth defects and issues (can't remember exactly, but i think mini horses have an increased risk of jaw deformities and spinal deformities)
As someone who's worked with horses, mini horses are a terror to take care of; health wise at least. Their unique congenital health issues can be worked around, with a lot of surgery for the ones with limb problems at least.
Topping it off with people don't know how to breed healthy animals, they go for cute looks, and we end up with deformed and sick animals.
Personally I would try and get the bloodline papers for each horse, so if you do end up breeding them (I would recommend just castrating Nano) you can know what you're in for and prepare with your vet during the pregnancy.
It seems that nano already looks castrated to me. If he was a stallion, she’d already be bred.
It’s sad that folks would bred animals for their own selfishness. There are so many that get abandoned and neglected after the initial appeal wears off. I think folks should stop breeding animals this way. Health and quality of life first!
@@HopeCreekConnemara I was thinking the same too, since Nano isn't displaying the usual stallion characteristics (personality and physical traits), but I would assume the vet would definitely know if he was gelded or they wouldn't have bothered checking Iris's reproduction chances.
As a side note sometimes if mare doesn't want to be bred, for whatever reason, then she can and will fight a stallion off.
Where did you get that history and knowledge from
@@miao2572 Yes, "health and quality of life first" and that's exactly what this guy dedicates his life to.
Nano was at death's door and nursed back to health against all the odds. Iris was not housed adequately, not exercised, and was terrified of people. Now their vet says she is fit to have *a foal* and Nano to father one. Nobody said they were going to exploit them or start a foal factory !
Listen, I’ve only really seen a few people raising this issue and I want to add to the concern and conversation. I love this guy, I think he does great work. He is kind and compassionate and is teaching his children to be the same. HOWEVER when you get into breeding things get touchy.
When humans are directly interfering with breeding pairings, we have the responsibility to use the knowledge we have gathered to set every pairing up for success. Breeding should be done for a reason and should be done with the animals best interest in mind. So, let me ask you this: is it in these horses best interest (and minis as a breed themselves) for them to produce offspring?
The answer, if you look critically at the situation is no, of course not. These two horses, although they may have nice temperaments, although they have pretty eyes and colourings, although it’s a happy story and the man who owns them is good and kind, should NOT be allowed to reproduce. Let alone with each other.
These are rescue horses for one. They were likely not bred for conformation, health and temperament, meaning that any foal they produce will not be set up for success in life.
*Good* breeders look to better the breed(or species). For example, a good rat breeder will look for individuals who are less prone to respiratory ailments. A good German shepherd breeder will pair dogs with good hips. A good Paint horse breeder won’t breed two frame overos together. These are just a few examples. You need to know the animals past, any issues they have conformation, temperament and health wise and make your judgments from there. We don’t know these horses parents, what problems they may have had.
The bottom line is that it is irresponsible to allow these two to breed, and to promote this kind of breeding to a platform of impressionable viewers. The colt/stallion (have we even been told how old they both are?) should be gelded, the two of them should be allowed to live a happy life together. They do not need to reproduce to do this.
@C Sam Money. Animals with issues = more vet bills.
@@ericaallisonc Yep. Pugs and Co. are a vets best paying customers.
Wonderfully and clearly put!
C Sam I’m just going to say this as someone who worked in veterinary medicine: it’s not about the money we made minimum wage with extremely hard work, we love our patients, and we care to educate. The vet is right could the mare have a foal she answered that. We probably missed any consultation where the vet did a PE went over the history of the animal etc. for all we know the vet could have brought up the option to geld but there are people who don’t want to do that. It is not the vets job to judge a client no matter how much they might not agree with it. You don’t know how the people in the field feel about these animals and we can only educate so much in the end it’s the client that makes the decision as to what they want. Yes there are bad clinics but if this guy trusts this vet there is a reason just don’t judge a profession based on limited knowledge :/
@@JustNatax3 Some pugs are worse than others. My step mother adores pugs, but the only one that's ever had tons of health issues was a severely overweight rescue with bulging eyes. The pugs she purchases are in good health and form, and come from good breeders. They don't have any more health problems than other regular dogs. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying breeding pugs (or any highly deformed animal for that matter) is ethical. I am only saying that there is such a thing as good pugs and bad pugs, just like with all other dog breeds.
How wonderful if these two, once neglected and ill- treated horses were to make their own little family! It’s like a fairy tale….. and the all lived happily ever after! They both have come a long way from when you found them and have a happy, healthy and loving future to look forward to…….together! My heart is beaming! ❤️😊🐴🐴❤😊
Horse: oh look another small horse! Just like me!
Dog: what a wierd dog. Are you a goodboi? I think you a good boi.
i laughed so hard at this comment!!!
I laughed at this comment and cryed at the same timecause you siad a funny coment and there was another horse i need of dire care and love
😀😂😀
Lol
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They even braided her hair, Iris is so beautiful
Omg i noticed it too! Cute!!!
Iris has got style 😁
Having a baby mini horse might be wonderful, but I personally think that saving another one might be a better option. There are so many mini horses kept in bad conditions like Iris...
Your videos are amazing. Thank you for everything
YES, this^^^^
Thanks!
never been this early, just wanna say that this man is amazing for saving all these precious lives on a regular basis. you are truly a blessing to this world.
I totally agree
amen to that!
They’re super cute, but if they were mine, I’d personally geld little Nano. Foals are wonderful, but gelding has so many benefits, both for the health and behavior of male horses.
So would you castrate a little person? They're so small and have so many health problems, do we really need to have more of them? 🤔 That's exactly what y'all sound like.
Y'all idiots talking about castrating that poor male horse just because he's tiny and there may be some risks involved, y'all sound like a bunch of nuts. Selfish nuts.
Both Iris and Nano are perfectly healthy and they have every right to be parents if they and nature deem it necessary. It's not really any of yours or anyone else's business on whether or not they breed. Let them be. Stop trying to get him to cut off that poor horse's junk.
@@wlf-kidri7008 That is extremely irresponsible talk. Those kinds of horses were created by human selection, don't try to compare that to actual humans or animals in the wild, its not "nature". Also, you sound very uneducated about spay and neuter, company animals benefit a lot from it in a health perspective, lowering cases of cancer for ex. the animal doesn't "miss out" on anything because they just don't work like that like us humans, the process is very simple and nothing to pity the animal about. Selfish is applying human concepts to animals instead of putting their health first... we should not keep breeding traits we know are damaging for the animal (and that WE selected) just because we think is cute
@@wlf-kidri7008 It's crazy how egocentric people are. Just because you are interested in sex, you think it's the best for every living being. Keep in mind that animals can't make conscious choices about sex, they can't contracept and don't have family planning. That's the huge differences between humans and non-human animals.
@Irene Baldwin you know that we dont need to cut off his pp, we just have to prevent the male horse from any kind of sexual behavior but i know its hard but its worth it
LeeEllen Hagedorn , we call it ‘ brain surgery ‘ lol
When the sad music starts and you get scared for a sec, but then you remember what channel you're on
Don't animals also die on this channel?
** It’s very rare that he would show that in a video though
@@julielove370 But he shows it, that's what I'm saying.
Yes n he usually warns us at the start of the video too
Just thank you for existing and helping all these animals so much.
As much as having a foal from the two of them would be wonderful and exciting, i myself wouldn't be able to justify it for a few important reasons. As an animal welfare advocate (formally with horses but now i'm in neonate/feral kitten rescue) our purpose and goal is to help the millions of animals out there that need help, not make more. Not having a permanent place to live with the horses greatly increases my feeling about this.
A simple solution that would be best for both horses and allow them to stay together, in the long run, would be to simply geld the colt. By gelding Nano you cut his risk of testicular cancer down to 0. A friend's stallion developed this and it was a painful, ugly battle that ended Dezi's life at the age of 7. Had he been gelded, he would have most likely lived well into if not past his 20s (my mares lived to be 32 and 34, bless them). Gelding also makes them more manageable and less frustrated making for a happier horse. And who wouldn't want an awesome gelding over an okay stallion?
Bottom line, if you for sure want a baby from Iris and Nano (who wouldn't--they're priceless!), in my opinion after years of experience with horses and animal welfare, waiting until you are sure you have a place for 3 minis would be better than moving forward with breeding right now. Regardless, i wish you nothing but the best and truly appreciate what you have done for Iris and Nano. Thank you.
@stayce-rene - What a refreshing, balanced comment! ACCA and his cherished little treasures will be well provided for and looked after. 👍😄
Yes. This 💯 percent
Um
Damn you know your shit eh?
I 100% agree with your comment, and I don't mean to hate on it in any way, but using an anecdote as an argument for castration is kind of insane. You can't use a one-time-case study to determine what should be done with everybody. Otherwise that would also be applicable to humans. "All guys should be castrated after they have their desired amount of children, because every year 10 000 men in the US get diagnosed with it, and in this way the risk can be reduced to 0"
Animal: Starts Dieing
Him: *not on my watch*
True
Ikr
DYING, not DIEING.
@@lass-inangeles7564 go away grammar nazi
@@isaacplays9980 Don't expect no one to correct them
Other people: *walk their dogs*
This man: yes but make it ✨ two small horses✨
I love this channel. Such great care for animals in need. Keep doing what you do, it is precious.
I worked at a stable when I was a kid and we had one miniature horse...he was just the sweetest most lovable animal I've ever encountered. In a town near where I live their is a blind man who has a miniature horse who has been trained to act like a guide dog. Not only does this little horse provide a very workable alternative to the usual guide dog in many areas he is actually superior. His owner has even used him to guide him through the busy streets of NYC, including the elevator to the top of the Empire State Building! It is awesome to watch this tiny horse guide his owner through the mall!
That's heart-warming, bless them
Image how much training have been done instead of letting him live as normal horse.
Y T I don't doubt that your comment is well meaning. Nonetheless your assumption that horses would prefer to live a "normal" life is simply not a foregone conclusion. Many horses I've worked with over the years have seemed eager to learn and pick things up very quickly. This by no means indicates that I am defending some of the hideous training practices used to "train" show horses, etc. I despise all efforts to modify a horse's basic nature. But in my experience animal intelligence in general, and horse intelligence in particular, is far superior to what many people think and intelligent animals (horses being one of them) seem to enjoy learning as much or more than humans!
@@boatman222345 thanks for your explanation. Despite of mini breed itself is more likely have skeletal problems, I am personally against using animals as tool. Surely they are intelligent animals, but doesn't matter intelligent or not, I guess they will prefer living as a horse instead of walking on a busy city road every day.
Putting me on?😁did it drive too ?
i have to say that i agree with some of the comments below, there are plenty of animals or horses in particular that need help and i dont see the point of letting Nano and Iris reproduce, maybe you could at least consider birth control or neutering since mini horses unfortunately can suffer a lot of health issues. Maybe you can find an already born faun that needs to be rescued instead of letting your horses have a new one. However you did an amazing job with these two, they seem really happy and i hope they continue to thrive together all their lives❤️
When I grow up I hope I can save animals like you
Maybe made some UA-cam videos about it when you grow up, I wanna see how you do well with it
Same specially dogs
You always bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart ....kindness is getting to be a rare commodity .....😊
I have NEVER watched ACCA video and not started out with my heart hurting a little bit, but very quickly beaming with joy, and a big, wide smile on my face because of that feeling. It's genuine, it's the purest happiness I feel some days, and it's beautiful. I will say however, that I hope you don't allow them to breed, and have Nano castrated. There are SO SO many neglected mini's just like these two were. Please reconsider this thought. Just because they can breed doesn't mean they should. Rescue another if you'd like to do more good! Good luck finding a home for you & your family, thinking of you. Thank you.🐎❤️🎀
Me: watches this guy
Deppression: aight imma head out
when the video ends:
depression: aight I'm back
So , fuckin true brah
@@dioxoi8369 Yes
yees
I found a baby bird, it looks exactly lie a baby chicken but its fully black
can someone tell me what could it be ?
If you are wondering about where you are going to keep them and live I think you have answered your own question. If you want to add a third horse into the herd I think gelding nano and rescuing another would be the most responsible thing.
Iris was neglected - and then you made her life take a 180° turn to the best, giving her a friend and nice home as well as showing her that not all humans are bad. You deserve to be called an angel!
SUPPOT THIS MAN SO MUCH THAT HE CAN BUY THAT HOUSE WHERE HE WAS ALLOWED TO STAY JUST FOR A YEAR
He lives in the Netherlands. Houses there are very expensive.
@@snusnu1726 that's why we need to support him so he can afford a good new house of his own
Yes... He should.. He is so kind and loving to animals he should be given so he be happy with the animals which some stupid people Illtreated
@@blanchedcosta2416 definitely
I kinda don't like the big letters
I would love to hear the reasoning for bringing more mini-horses to life. It seems people have them as pets for their children, then discard them when the kids get bored, grow up or end up in financial hardships. Horses, miniatures or not, require a lot of resources, space, food, medical care, and their daily physical and emotional well-being. Not a small undertaking. Bringing additional member(s) to life requires more resources and commitments. Average life span of a miniature horse is 25 to 35 years. I would only recommend if one has the resources, time (up to 35 years) and commitment before considering bringing a foal into the world. Miniature horses will most likely go through many owners, thus increasing the likelihood of abuse. Love the ones we already have (as you clearly do), but don’t bring more to the world. We need to think of ourselves as stewardship of our planet, of our land and animals. “Pets” are not only for our entertainment and amusements but our responsibilities. I wish more owners would think of animals as human children in terms of commitments and responsibilities. It would mean people would think differently about ownerships. There would be less unwanted, abused animals.
Exactly my thoughts. I love that he took on the huge commitment of Nano and I love even more, that he found a partner for him, but I don't think it would be a good idea to breed them. We don't know their genetics so we don't know what kind of underlying illnesses their foal could have. Breeding without the kowledge of the bloodline is never a good idea. I'd rather see you dedicate your funds and resources to other animals that are already part of this world and that need your help.
This comment is too much big for my brain to process
@@gggthsb How about you do what you want with your money and stop trying to tell people what they should do with their money...
A hard cold fact of life, their lives more often than not are rife with disadvantage...
Are you kidding me? This man just rescued these two horses and now you're telling him what he should do or not do with them??? I'm pretty sure he has thought of what kind of home would be good for them and I'll bet we will learn he has now moved to farm land where he can have all his animals that he's rescued live happily ever after. I think Nano and Iris should be able to experience the fulfillment of having a foul and being a small herd family.
I've been watching this guy's videos for years. Love his compassion and dedication to animals well being. But I'd have to agree with the comments on the family thing with these guys. Even if the birth goes well the foal will need to be moved on to a new home when it matures. Nano wouldn't tolerate another stallion near his mare and would try to breed with a filly when she went into season. Sadly, I agree with others and say Mr. Nano would be better off without the dangly bits.
*Tears of Joy, Thank You*
"I really thought he wouldn't make it."
She clearly hasn't seen this channel before
well this channel isn't all miracle too.
@@neverendingchan7878 yes it is! He saves 100s of animals all the time
She doesn't know what is UA-cam 😂
@@libbysanimals_8306 I think the point was that he loses some, too - as is to be expected when dealing with animals who have serious challenges. He has posted a few times about animals he's been unable to keep alive, but obviously he's not going to post about most of those cases, as nobody wants to watch heartbreaking videos.
It's amazing this man is able to save as many animals as he does, and it's great that he shares those stories with the world, but it's important not to think every animal can be saved. I wouldn't be surprised if he loses at least as many as he saves (if not more) - that's just how tough nature can be, and it speaks volumes about the determination, compassion, and fortitude of a man who can bear the pain of those losses and keep trying anyway. I'm sure he would be the first to tell you some animals simply won't make it no matter what you do. At least he gives each animal their best shot.
@@nicked_fenyx Spot on. that was what I'm trying to say. yes he did rescue animals, but not all animal under his care survived, regardless, he still took care of the animal even though they don't survive. its more on mother nature, but this guy is a savior.
(Don't take my comment in a bad way tho :) )
This man... damn! The dedication he puts in by saving these animals! Amazing! Always nice to see a fellow Dutchman to be such a nice person!
Ongelooflijk werk man en veel succes met verdere reddingsacties!
hey i can somehow understand your dutch
😂😂 cool...
@@veryunusual126 Translate.google.com says "incredible work man and good luck with further rescues!" -- seems about right
@@bchollis1451 yepp
Thank you for putting my name at the end of your video! I am so glad to support you and see the videos you release, they really brighten my day. I nearly cried when I saw how beautiful Iris was and the condition she was being kept in. When I get to a place with some land I want to do the exact same things that you do. It's amazing!
yes
FelicityTheDragoness that’s so sweet of you!
With all respect, I’m curious if you have some insight to some questions as a Patreon of his. To clarify I like him very much but as a horse owner I’m worried about breeding the minis. Do you know if he’s addressed any of the following questions that are coming up from other horse owners? 1.) Is he concerned by the genetic risks and issues of breeding minis? 2.) Is he aware of the risks of having nano display stallion behavior to Iris and his girls? Is there a reason he is not going to geld Nano? 3.) Will he have a permanent home and facilities in time for the foal? I really do want the best for every human and animal involved, and I think his heart is in the right place, but it’s a little concerning not to understand the thought process in breeding the minis. Hope all is well!
D Black If you mean that as constructive then will kindly deconstruct your premise to further explain my the point of view, one which is being shared and echoed by many other qualified commenters. These are not undue complaints to drag someone down, but rather it’s raising collective concerns by experienced horse owners, breeders, and rescuers. My shared questions for him are not concern in dragging down a caring man, but rather for person who is self admittedly new to horse ownership. As the facts and information that he has provided have presented stand- there are some serious unaddressed issues. That is what is being addressed with the above questions. I want success for him and the minis. To counter a point raised- nature can never naturally take its course when one places two unaltered domesticated animals together. With that one act, humans artificially create a situation and choice for animals to attempt to breed. Compounding on that, taking two heavily genetically modified and unstable animals is dabbling in genetic gambling. In the case with rescue minis, from genetics to attempting to have the small mare to carry a foals to term, it’s a risk taking beyond what is reasonable or perhaps even ethical. Even if she can carry it isn’t advisable. From what is being observed and presented to the viewers, it is not well informed to create a more healthy and better offspring. Its is the same mindset that created those two minis and lead to the multiple deformities and congenital issues. I certainly don’t doubt his heart or good intentions. I don’t doubt that the minis life has improved from where they were before, but if his goal is to create an environment where these minis will thrive and live their best life- his plan as presented in this time, is several steps in the wrong direction. That is why there are questions being raised.
D Black you misunderstand why I ask this person. Since he did not address it on this platform, I considered that it could simply have been answered elsewhere. That is why I asked a Patreon supporter as they may know more of the details and situation at large. I’m well not alone in these basic questions, and these are neither unsupportive nor unkind questions. As I’ve stated in my original message- I like him and I want the best for him and the minis. As I believe he does. My opinions are set aside, I’m reserved until these more learned about the situation. Thus questions. Nobody is faulting the judgement someone who is learning and wants to learn. However ligament questions, even uncomfortable and direct are not antithetical to support nor aid being given even shown. Again, this isn’t malice nor spite towards his work or his person. I loved watching him work with hatching eggs. Particularly, I enjoyed the emus, and I wish we knew what became of them and the others. Hopefully it will be revealed in a later date. Take care
I started sobbing as soon as you were hollering and stroking her face in the truck. You are a hero to these animals. Thank you.
AS LONG AS HE DOESN'T BREED THESE DWARFED TWO AS THEY ARE THE OUTCOME
OF A FAULTY GENE, AND THEY WILL SUFFER WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS.
hollering?
@R S
Hollering means to shout loudly & often angrily or crazily.
I think she meant “hauling,” which isn’t the precise correct word either, as “to haul” is to carry a great weight usually with difficulty. I guess he could “haul” her in, but “carry” would fit better.
@R S
If I’m correct in what she meant to say, it would better be, “carrying into and stroking her face in the truck,” as that implies “carrying into [the truck] & stroking her face in the truck.”
I think you meant "holding" ;D
Common people: _Ah, leave that stray dog_ ...
This man: *You all leave, he's gonna live with me*
*He not only care his owned animals but also treat them as their mothers*
Such a great personality ❤️
I love that he finally monetised his videos! I wish he would add some more ads though, I would 100% watch them all
No, death to ads.
@@encendercolores1684 but ads help support creators and lets them do great stuff like this
Yeees
All the people who dislike is really rude. This dude saved two mini horses
Im sure they had their phone upside down and accidentally clicked on the dislike button
luckily it are only 29 people and not a thousand or something
Those horses could have been eaten by children in africa
@@laurean5998 wtf dude why do you only think of negative things
@@rayyanabbasi3615 it was a joke ...
You are the epitome of a Decent human being! Thank you!
I don't mean to ruin all the fun but I really hope, that he doesn't breed them. They really don't need a foal to be happy.
Ever wondered why you don't see such small horses in the wild? It's because they were specifically bred to look like this. Over and over. Same as pugs for example. And such inbreeding results in a lot of diseases. Which was clearly shown in Nano's case. I'm sure there are some perfectly healthy miniature horses out there. But personally, I hope he doesn't risk it. Iris and Nano seem to be living a perfect and happy life. There is simply no need for a foal. Especially considering the risks.
I get your point but Shetlands are naturally small and just evolved that way
I agree with you.
ain't your choice bub, hes the owner of those animals.
*u know there’s a reason donkeys shouldn’t talk*
It’s probably not about purposely breeding but if they’re together then there’s a chance it can happen. As with any breed of horse, cat, dog etc, breeding has its risks. If you’re trying to continue a breed so its bloodline doesn’t die out it has to be pure bred. That has it’s issues. But letting different breeds make babies has other health risks too. Differences between the two can create odd mixes that are no healthier than their purebred relatives. Yes adoption is important. So is responsible ownership and also responsible breeding and care of animals. Try to adopt but if you cannot (because they don’t have a rescue/shelter/sanctuary, they’re a breed not readily seen up for adoption, you’re not able to handle an animal with possible emotional or mental baggage, or you have specific allergy needs that mean you can only have certain types) then responsible breeders are the way to go. Do your homework. Visit the place where the animals are kept and bred. Check for certifications. Look at reviews. Talk to a veterinarian you trust. And don’t rush the process. Illegal backyard breeding and people who abuse or neglect animals are truly horrible people . There should be stronger laws in the books against people who hurt animals and it should be taken more seriously than it is currently.
Its good to see u post again, even tho less post mean less animal in trouble
I think it just means he’s taking the best quality care of the ones he has already.
WHOAA, SHE HAS A REALLY BEAUTIFUL EYES, IRIS IS SOOO PERFECT TO BE HER NAME.
Yes i think the same😍
Yes me too
Roblox : clUb IRIS
“YOU” ARE AN ANGEL SENT TO THESE PRECIOUS LITTLE HORSES ❤️😘🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😘❤️Thank you & your family for giving them LOVE & LIFE😘❤️Barbara (S.E. OHIO USA)
The fact that you have an almost immediate connection with each animal really shows that they know what kind of a person you are , a loving and caring person . Thank you for looking after them
Just stating it again HE ISN’T BREEDING THEM CHECK THE DESCRIPTION
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She really shouldn’t have been breed. Cruel
Then why did he have the vet check to see if she could carry a foal? And why isn't Nano gelded? That's a lot of breeding behaviors for someone who isn't going to breed his horses. It's EXPENSIVE to have a vet give a horse an internal ultrasound. I know that from experience.
2016:
A Chick Called Albert
2020:
A Horse Called Nano
Lol
Is albert even alive to this day?
@PC: Play Cool 3020: A solar system called Tiny
@@clipntainment4431 what happened to him when did it happen?!.!?!?
Because of him, I got a quail and named him Jordan. Jordan is a 2 year old quail. He has gone through many losses. (All the quails he grew up with sadly passed away)
Let us know what happened to Iris and Nano after this video. I realize that all of these beautiful stories with animals that you tell us about, require a lot of work on your part. It`s a big commitment. You are gifted. I believe that it is your mission in life to care and love for all these furry and feathery friends. What a statement in our world ! We`re with you !!! Thanks for all your amazing work ! ❤
It doesn’t take much. These little horses never get trained. People just drag them around.
hmm ur pfp. so u like horses?
The problem is that only small kids can ride them.
@@taou630 Ride, that’s true but these little creatures can be trained to pull a small two wheeled cart.
@@momouwu1937 Yes I do love horses. And I watch for starving and neglected horses and ponies. The smallest ones are the most fragile. When I was a kid there was a horse boarding farm near me. Once there was a miniature there, I was instantly in love. Next visit I didn’t see it. When I asked I was told a big horse kicked it and it died. My fever to protect horses was born.
I actually have a mini. I’ve had him almost ten years. He’s a senior citizen now at 18. You would never know it. He can run and buck like the rest, and he was never given any ground training. It’s natural for a horse to push back if you push them. They need to be trained to step away from pressure.
@@gingercox6468 we were never horse people but a couple of years ago my family rescued a 2 year old race horse that was deemed not fast enough so was destined to be put down. We got her for $200. After doing some research and checking her brands we found out that her grandad was somewhat famous and had even met the queen of England after being the first horse to win 2 separate races in the kings cup. Her father's sperm went for $36,000 dollars at auction and some rich asshole decided she wasn't worth the effort and decided to cut his losses... its so sad to think that this is happening all the time, it's a terrible industry... I wish we were able to rescue more of them but we are over our heads with her as it is.
I honestly expected the sudden shock for Iris to have been she already WAS pregnant when she'd been picked up. I'm glad she was only just lame and needed muscle training, a pregnancy in her original condition could have killed her, I bet
6:48
I've done quite a few ultrasounds on Hackney Ponies, I used to work at the world's largest breeder of them....average 200 foals born every year. THAT looks like a pregnancy rather than an egg!!! I think you've already got a foal baking in Iris' oven!!!! Congrats!!!!! Can't wait to see the baby next spring!!!!!!!!! ❤❤🐴❤❤
It makes sense that he actually knows she's pregnant and is putting the idea out there to set the mood so to speak and maybe even gauge how his supporters will react. He may have gotten them so healthy that previously mating was the last thing they were up for but now that they feel so much better they've already been trying to make a little baby. KareBear 4789 can an egg actually be seen in the follicles of an ovary via ultrasound? Thanks.
Did Nano and Iris ever welcome an itty bitty foal? What beautiful Minis!
Horses are incredibly social animals, it’s great that they found a friend!
I am a little in love with this man..
Just a question; why breed them? Why not neuter the male? I am sure there is a reason
She clearly DID NOT LIKE HIM... I'm so happy you took her away from there, too. It made me cry. Beautiful 💕
They are dear so glad they found u😊
I am NOT crying! It has suddenly become very humid in this room, and the moisture is condensing on my eyes.
stanfordcoffee I also had a sudden attack of sweaty eyeballs.
Iris and nano seem like they could be dwarf miniatures; if they are (and even if they aren’t) I really recommend against breeding them, they have so many health issues at their size,,, if they are dwarfs you’d be looking at a dead or severely disabled foal. But again I have no control over what you decide to do and if you think you are capable of caring for all three. Just remember that miniature horses need all the veterinary care that a big horse needs -and more-, teeth floated, Hooves trimmed every 6-7 weeks or so, vaccinations, hooves picked daily and coat brushed, and a proper diet! I was very glad to see that you clipped them both, I was a bit worried with how fluffy iris looked😂 maybe check for Cushings, although many minis are just fluffy to be fluffy lol. You have done a wonderful job nursing them both back to health, love to see it!
I love this channel, I love what you do. I want to thank you for what you do for these animals. Seeing the conditions these poor horses were in and how far they have come literally brought tears to my eyes. I really do hope you will consider gelding Nano rather than allowing them to breed. I know you only want what is best for the animals.
You have such a loving and compassionate soul. Thank you for being so kind.
Good on you for not only rescuing Nano, but also going above & beyond in finding him a companion & rescuing another in need as well.
As much as i think it would be extremely adorable seeing these two frolicking in a paddock with an offspring, i'm sorry i have to agree with the majority of the commenters, breeding them is probably not a good idea. I strongly believe past breeders have a lot to answer for & current breeders should be breeding for health & not for looks. Instead of perpetuating health issues they should be trying to breed them out.
I wish you the best of luck in finding a suitable, more permanent residence for all of you.
And just when the world needed him most, he came back, helping others as often as he could.
I just imagine the baby is gonna be the size of a tic-tac
XD
Love the comment, you made me laugh!!!
😂😂
Thanks for the good laugh! 😁😁😁
Fun fact: Tiny pony foals are nearly as large as the mother sometimes.
I have to stop for a while watching your videos... All my tears have been used up! Merci to share those priceless moments!
Big horses: *Gathering around the mini couple*
Nano: Eyy stop staring at my girlfriend
😂😂😂😂🐴🐴
Its amazing how after a bit of training, the muscles got better
It's a miracle I know but probably this was filmed a year or a few months ago
Unjoyest not the last part the last part was filmed during pandemic you could see
Them doing social distencing
it's called common sense
Taking dog for walk ❌
Taking horses for walk ✅
Looking forward for the update ♥️
Thank you for giving those cuties the best life possible!!
THE DISNEY PRINCESS RETURNS!
@Mochi and Turtles No it's Disney princess, a chick called Albert made the joke himself
ua-cam.com/video/2nnNGQIAbPI/v-deo.html
@Mochi and Turtles yeah you are
@Mochi and Turtles It's fine mate, we've all been there.
@Mochi and Turtles All good bud, ignore what the guy above said.
@Mochi and Turtles You too :)
Us seeing this guy:
“You are a good man, thank you”
can you geld a mini horse? If Iris couldn't have carried a pregnancy safely, I would think that gelding Nano would be the best alternative since they are best friends and separating them would be sad.
Absolutely. As long as the testicles have dropped it's very easy, even the cryptorchid surgery is possible although never preferred. Nano should absolutely be gelded, both for Iris's health, and the long term health and safety of both animals. I think Nano is still very young, but if allowed to remain intact there will start to be behavioral issues. That's not an if, but when.
FoxDragon said it well. Just because it’s a small horse doesn’t mean it should be allowed to become studdish. I really love what he did with them, but the risks of letting them breed seems too high.
Yes. He should geld the male, then can keep together. If he wants a 3rd mini, then he should adopt another. Lots of risks breeding to mare and potential mini foal. Many potential problems. Why is he doing this? Bad idea!
When I first saw the back leg issue I thought it was probably a stifle lock. the stifle is designed to lock, so that horses can sleep on their feet, but sometimes this locks when it's not suppose to. which can be due to poor nutrition or lack of proper exercise. Either way I am glad you fixed it. I had a pony with it and she had an injection into the stifle that fixed it for her. I'm glad you had her checked before considering breeding, but if you decide not to breed, why not geld the stallion? he would be a happier horse gelded and able to stay with his paddock mate, than kept entire and be isolated.
Please don't breed! Props for knowing that just because a horse is tiny, it's not a dog and still needs company by another horse. Horses are very social animals and sadly a lot of people think that they're off just fine if they get them a goat, sheep etc. as a paddock companion when that doesn't help the horse at all. But breeding minis is so risky for several reasons, not just for the mom but also because minis can be prone to dwarfism and breeding them in general is just very unnecessary when there are so many other horses out there waiting to be adopted.
omg when both of them came together and instantly cuddled was soooo figgin cute eyes are watery already :D
Oh hun dont breed them rescue another poor mini there are so many unwanted horses in this world and get practically passed down for free geld nano it will help prevent other horses from getting pregnant and it will help with behavioral stuff that happens with the line of stallions keep in mind that these are horses no matter how small they arnt dogs but your doing amazing with them keep up the work
He isn't breeding them to sell them or grow a barnyard. He is breeding them because they need to breed.
Why do they need to breed?
I know, so many horses get sent off to slaughter, anyone who breeds at this point is just contributing to the problem.
@@retf8977 gelding is a thing you know...
I get what your saying but try to understand, to neuter or spay one of them would be very risky consider they are so small and putting them under anaesthesia could be deadly. They only other option would be to separate them, which will cause many other problems since they are already bonded. The best option is just to let them breed and take care of any foals they have.
My god you are an animal angel you were sent to all these little babies do not stop please from Ireland ❤