Nightly Cold Weather Parade Into the Barn...3 Horses - 1 Donkey

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • The nightly parade of 3 horses and a donkey into their warm home on a cold winter night at V-Bharre Ranch, Texas Hill Country.
    Blondie, Lilly, Spot and Pancho

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  • @kenton6098
    @kenton6098 3 роки тому +961

    Pancho is smart. He's not sure what's up with the camera and he doesn't trust new things much. He didn't enter his stall until he saw that the cat was calm.

    • @thanksforanotherbadhaircut1211
      @thanksforanotherbadhaircut1211 3 роки тому +71

      A donkey that’s stubborn? Say it isn’t so.

    • @Panbaneesha
      @Panbaneesha 3 роки тому +79

      As far as I know that's quite a common way for donkeys to act with new things, isn't it? They like to "think about it" which is often misconstrued as stubbornness.

    • @kulupingerzi
      @kulupingerzi 3 роки тому +48

      Pancho was being cautious.

    • @thanksforanotherbadhaircut1211
      @thanksforanotherbadhaircut1211 3 роки тому +24

      Almost as stubborn as my chihuahua.

    • @tais1355
      @tais1355 3 роки тому +43

      you’re 100% right! I always thought of training donkeys and mules more like training cats than horses. makes sense a donkey would trust a cat’s judgement.

  • @aliciabuck3822
    @aliciabuck3822 3 роки тому +140

    Pancho is like my Corgi. He knows what he's supposed to do, but he really has other plans.

    • @k.g.m.254
      @k.g.m.254 2 роки тому +4

      Lol

    • @craigemery856
      @craigemery856 2 роки тому +5

      I had a Corgi for years I can attest to this lol

  • @mellowyellowmom7631
    @mellowyellowmom7631 3 роки тому +291

    When I was a kid(I’m 60 now) we had a 50 cow Holstein dairy. Every afternoon we would let the cows out, clean and put fresh bedding in their stalls, and clean and put fresh food in their mangers. Each cow had a name and a specific stall. When we let them back in, they would each go to their own stall. Very cozy on a cold winter night!
    In the warm months the cows were only brought inside morning and evening for milking. They mostly lived in the pasture.

    • @carolsmart238
      @carolsmart238 3 роки тому +32

      Thank God for wonderful, caring farmers who work so hard every day & carry around huge hearts💕

    • @jacquiedresser8610
      @jacquiedresser8610 3 роки тому +26

      What a beautiful memory!

    • @sammyl2071
      @sammyl2071 3 роки тому +8

      God bless you madam. Its people like you who is the hope for humanity.

    • @mellowyellowmom7631
      @mellowyellowmom7631 3 роки тому +5

      @@carolsmart238 Thank you!💕

    • @mellowyellowmom7631
      @mellowyellowmom7631 3 роки тому +5

      @@jacquiedresser8610 Thank you!💕

  • @chrisescobar3979
    @chrisescobar3979 5 років тому +597

    Beautiful horses but, little Pancho is the star of this video!

    • @davidgamache3035
      @davidgamache3035 3 роки тому +25

      He's got some chihuahua in him. When you call them in they always stop to light a cigarette or something.

    • @JorgeVargas-jz3ui
      @JorgeVargas-jz3ui 3 роки тому +1

      @@davidgamache3035 aaá

    • @Ann963
      @Ann963 3 роки тому +6

      As he is supposed to be! 🤗😭😻

    • @helentaylor1222
      @helentaylor1222 3 роки тому +2

      Have you been bothered by these power shortages in Texas?

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  3 роки тому +1

      @@helentaylor1222 yes... we had long power outages!

  • @cookiemobers5650
    @cookiemobers5650 6 років тому +584

    We had a horse that was sold, that had been born on the property and spent his first six years with us. He was then sold to a 'show home' as a Dressage horse. 7 years later, when Baltazar had to retire due to an injury, the woman who bought him asked us if we wanted him back, for free. We agreed of course. He came home in the trailer. The girl opened the back door, grabbed his lead rope and back him out. All this time the other horses, including his mother...were calling to him. The poor girl didn't have a chance, Balty DRAGGED her from the trailer, into the barn and right back to his old stall. This horse was gone for 7 years, yet he knew exactly what stall was his. It's not unusual for horses to know their own stalls or pens, most of ours put themselves in for dinner, then to bed.

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  6 років тому +41

      Denise Mobers absolutely amazing !

    • @JaneDoe-ci3gj
      @JaneDoe-ci3gj 6 років тому +21

      Was the girl ok?

    • @cookiemobers5650
      @cookiemobers5650 6 років тому +54

      Yes...she was laughing the entire time. He was just so happy to be home. He's never been a mean spirited horse, just always cool calm and collective. It doesn't matter if you rode him yesterday, or 6 months ago..he's always the same.

    • @DSWood358
      @DSWood358 6 років тому +41

      That is a very sweet story and a testament to how well you treat your horses. Thank you for both.

    • @dawnaustin4556
      @dawnaustin4556 5 років тому +30

      Denise Mobers aww. He’s home at last. Horses are amazing.

  • @kimrunyan5106
    @kimrunyan5106 3 роки тому +99

    I love this. May God bless all who treat animals so kindly, as they should be treated.

  • @dumoulin11
    @dumoulin11 6 років тому +191

    I wish all animal owners were as kind and thoughtful as this man, and kept their animals in such clean environments.

    • @mannyechaluce3814
      @mannyechaluce3814 3 роки тому +1

      clean for the video

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  3 роки тому +9

      @@mannyechaluce3814 cleaned every day

    • @Rammgirl
      @Rammgirl 3 роки тому +9

      @@MikeskaBrands No one understands how frequently those areas are cleaned for it to look that good. You didn't even have to defend yourself; every horse/barn owner knows what it takes to make it look that nice.

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  3 роки тому +5

      @@Rammgirl 💖💖💖

    • @lindaann1066
      @lindaann1066 2 роки тому

      @@Rammgirl ❤❤❤

  • @KAdams-dr4pc
    @KAdams-dr4pc 6 років тому +790

    And of course every barn needs a cat. 😊

    • @catmanpc9166
      @catmanpc9166 5 років тому +24

      Of course.

    • @tuxcats8518
      @tuxcats8518 3 роки тому +53

      Barn Manager

    • @tuxcats8518
      @tuxcats8518 3 роки тому +31

      Upstairs cat has to be the manager.

    • @usmale4915
      @usmale4915 3 роки тому +28

      I would like to know kitty-cat's name! Bet that's a "mouse free" barn.

    • @Kreedogger
      @Kreedogger 3 роки тому +41

      I would love to have enough someday to manage a small barn on my property. Save some street cats and make them kings of a castle as well as other good animals.

  • @georgiapenn928
    @georgiapenn928 3 роки тому +264

    Can't help but love God's creatures. More intelligent than some humans. Makes my heart happy to see how well they're taken care of. .. Thanks for sharing this

  • @anniefannycharles9951
    @anniefannycharles9951 5 років тому +507

    That little donkey is so adorable. Like a cartoon character!

    • @americanpatriot6240
      @americanpatriot6240 5 років тому +5

      Anniefanny Charles .....Droopy came by next morning and rode off on him.

    • @carlyhall7821
      @carlyhall7821 3 роки тому +6

      Love minnie donks!
      They are such characters!

    • @debbiecurtis4021
      @debbiecurtis4021 3 роки тому +3

      I wonder if he can sing

    • @mjpascuzzi
      @mjpascuzzi 3 роки тому +4

      And in the morning I’m making waffles!

    • @annemorris3994
      @annemorris3994 3 роки тому

      'tis a sweety

  • @barbaraadams8347
    @barbaraadams8347 3 роки тому +168

    I love their guard cat. He was watching the horses and donkey come in from the stairs.

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  3 роки тому +34

      the cats run the barn....

    • @lynngarza3489
      @lynngarza3489 3 роки тому +7

      A mouser

    • @margolockwood9323
      @margolockwood9323 3 роки тому +6

      @@lynngarza3489
      A dignified Cat would never place such a thing in its Mouth. Its unsanitary! But they will ping pong the hell out of them. (My Cats)

    • @independentsistah
      @independentsistah 3 роки тому +1

      @@margolockwood9323 😂😂😂😂

    • @briankooker2627
      @briankooker2627 2 роки тому +1

      @@margolockwood9323 When my tuxedo was alive he and my tabby loved to play 'basketball". Passing the poor creature back and forth using the wall as a backboard. It would be quite the scrimmage.

  • @eagleeye2300
    @eagleeye2300 3 роки тому +380

    That barn is nicer than many people's homes. It's gorgeous.Spot is such a gorgeous horse (they all are,) cracks me up, a horse named "Spot."

    • @shsharrell9267
      @shsharrell9267 3 роки тому +16

      It's sure cleaner that some people's homes!

    • @davidcotto8955
      @davidcotto8955 3 роки тому +8

      Its bigger than my house.

    • @pietekoo5559
      @pietekoo5559 3 роки тому +1

      Do they not get water as well?

    • @mudgatebronn4438
      @mudgatebronn4438 2 роки тому +1

      @@davidcotto8955 each of their boxes are bigger than my apartment 😂

  • @martiemc8398
    @martiemc8398 5 років тому +318

    Salt-of-the-earth people taking care of their animals. This is what keeps the world running good kind solid minded people who understand our responsibility to the earth and its animals

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  5 років тому +13

      Marta Martinez thanks..❤️

    • @CrayolaCoffeeBean
      @CrayolaCoffeeBean 4 роки тому +13

      I had never heard the term the “salt of the earth” until today and this is the second time it’s come up in two very different scenarios lol weird!
      And also agree with you!

  • @hobbikats8744
    @hobbikats8744 6 років тому +2230

    Just came across this. The fact that they enjoy a routine which includes a safe, warm stall on cold chilly winter nights is a testament to their owner who truly cares for them. Thank you for sharing this video.

    • @SimoSimo-jm3gf
      @SimoSimo-jm3gf 6 років тому +7

      Dobbikats xx n
      Xx'n

    • @marcellinechoisne5627
      @marcellinechoisne5627 6 років тому +30

      DobbiKats exactly!:i se so many neglected animals,that warm my heart!

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  6 років тому +49

      Watch these animals being rescued during a hurricane… So many great volunteers helping out. ua-cam.com/video/-lwduHBnnx4/v-deo.html

    • @laurentaylor856
      @laurentaylor856 6 років тому +12

      Same,,, you can tell so well looked after xx

    • @cynthiasampson2461
      @cynthiasampson2461 5 років тому +5

      Mikeska Brands k

  • @edk412
    @edk412 3 роки тому +59

    Aww poncho is hesitant because he is the only one that can’t see out of the gates! What a cute donkey.

  • @ktwokelly
    @ktwokelly 6 років тому +161

    These animals are not only well cared for but also loved.

  • @kidwiththecap
    @kidwiththecap 6 років тому +92

    I remember this old riding stable I used to go to. She had about twenty horses or so and every dinner time she call them from the field and we all stand back as the horses came running and each went to their respective stalls. It was my favorite thing to watch when I went there. All the horses would be running except the very last horse, who was named moose (because of his size) would slowly come potting up from the rear.

  • @peterwright4647
    @peterwright4647 3 роки тому +49

    Often on cold winter (-30) mornings we would find the milk cow bedded down in the barn with her calf beside her and a couple cats on top of her all sharing heat. It’s great to see clean well maintained barns for your animals.

  • @kristyann9912
    @kristyann9912 5 років тому +6

    Cleanest barn I have ever seen. Wow.
    He's already at the door for hay and oats! Beautiful! Pancho is cute as heck! Little guy.

  • @calgal5752
    @calgal5752 6 років тому +6

    I love how the first 2 into their stalls were looking out to see is the other 2 were coming!

  • @lass-inangeles7564
    @lass-inangeles7564 3 роки тому +55

    There is nothing more beautiful on earth than seeing animals well cared for and loved. Each one is so content and happy to be there. Not some neglected prisoner of an abusive owner. What a joy! Beautiful horses and little donkey, he is so darn cute! Thank you for this wonderful content and for being a kind owner.

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  3 роки тому +3

      thank ya kindly...

    • @laurinpaine7312
      @laurinpaine7312 3 роки тому +2

      A joy to see animals being lovingly cared for and valued as the precious creatures they are.My dad in Australia had an old bush horse called Jake who was a loyal companion gentle and kind,dad said if ever your lost in the bush at night on horseback throw the reins down and the horse will lead you home,.....

  • @camerrill
    @camerrill 6 років тому +5

    So nostalgic for me. Love all the smells I remember: horseflesh, hay and straw bales, grain, and leather; and the sounds: clip clop, creak, munch, crunch, breath, whinny, neigh. Wish I got younger as I get older. I would be riding every day.

  • @BillBlast7372
    @BillBlast7372 6 років тому +215

    *I FIGURED OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON??* It looked like Pancho is like the security guard/supervisor, he(1:55 - 2:08) just had to do a quick look around, then checked outside from inside the barn doorway, then he(2:18 - 2:25) did a head count & verified all the horses were good for the night. Finally, Poncho(2:25) had to wait for the cat walking down the steps, to do it's head count & make sure it made it to the floor safely, lol. At least it looked that way to me, but honestly I know nothing about horses/donkeys except there beautiful, amazing & smart animals from what I've heard.

    • @CJPDX
      @CJPDX 5 років тому +27

      I think you're right bc Donkeys are territorial and a very good alarm system and home defense! Donkeys will run off coyotes, dogs, etc.

    • @suewinnie1485
      @suewinnie1485 5 років тому +5

      LOL

    • @josephdockemeyer4807
      @josephdockemeyer4807 5 років тому +15

      @@CJPDX - You're right. Our neighbors across the road have a donkey and some cattle. Sometimes, in the night, we hear him bray. Comforting sound, actually. Like the rooster's crow in the morning.

    • @maryhughes9505
      @maryhughes9505 5 років тому +9

      Spot on!

    • @fleondodgen
      @fleondodgen 5 років тому +10

      Lived in city and could see that. Like...a job.

  • @staciehenderson6982
    @staciehenderson6982 3 роки тому +60

    Pancho's looking at him like, "you're gonna shut the door as soon as I go in, aren't ya?" 😄 So cute!

  • @nunyabiznez6381
    @nunyabiznez6381 5 років тому +8

    This is not the first time I have seen horses do something like this. My grandfather had horses in New England when I was a kid. At one time he had seven horses. He kept them in a four acre paddock and attached to that were stables. On the other side of the stables was a quarter acre paddock he used when he needed to isolate a horse. His horses did the exact same thing. What got them to the door was when the sun set or if it was raining. If it was raining they'd be at the gate waiting to be let in though usually in the daytime he'd leave the gate open so the horses could come and go as they wanted. Some would go run out in the rain for a while then come right back to the stables. When it was really cold they didn't want to go out at all. But when the weather was nice they'd want to go out into the paddock. But at sun down they would line up at the gate waiting to be let in. My grandfather would open the gate and they would march single file to their respective stalls exactly like this video shows. Then my grandfather would shut the stall gates but he didn't have to close Mitzy's gate. Somehow she figured out how to shut it herself. She also figured out how to open it herself. She was the only one. Sometimes she opened her gate in the morning and was waiting at the paddock gate to be let out. sometimes she had her stall gate open but was just standing in her stall waiting for my grandfather. She never taught the other horses how.

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 5 років тому +4

      Love your story. Thank you!

  • @angelcitygirl
    @angelcitygirl 5 років тому +4

    I do rescue work at a ranch with 12 horses. And I adore those horses. So nice to seem the three here and the donkey treated so well.

  • @robertducharme4868
    @robertducharme4868 3 роки тому +26

    Our seven horses were well groomed too. They walked slowly and always in the same order to their box stalls after saying hello to my daughters and me upon getting to the stable. It was pure delight, every time a magic moment.

  • @carmium
    @carmium 5 років тому +38

    My cousin has boarded and trained horses for decades, and one night while I was visiting, her prize horse was out in a corral socializing with some of the other equines as is their wont. The boarding horse stayed outside, but prize horse overnighted in the barn much like the lot in this video. Cousin came out and casually called "Atrayu, it's time to come in," and like an obedient dog, the horse turned away from his pals and plodded over to his stall. I hadn't expected a horse to do that.

  • @marilynmclean8921
    @marilynmclean8921 5 років тому +41

    They are so precious to watch how well behaved they are. So many people disappoint me due to lack of concern for their animals in the wintertime. I put a pot of tea water on to steam my house to help the 3 kitties in my house breathe in the winter. It helps them relax and to sleep better since they stay inside.

  • @_HMCB_
    @_HMCB_ 3 роки тому +21

    The horses are like hurry up Poncho. You’re letting the heat out! 😂

  • @lesleyallinson8738
    @lesleyallinson8738 6 років тому +259

    Better behaved than a lot of children I know

    • @kymberlyp4056
      @kymberlyp4056 6 років тому +7

      You can certainly say that again! 😂

    • @Zoe.m.
      @Zoe.m. 6 років тому +1

      Maybe you're all just terrible mothers who know nothing of discipline lol

    • @janedoex8345
      @janedoex8345 6 років тому +4

      Definitely!
      I already prefer 4 to 8 leged "children"....

    • @marial.rapaglia4041
      @marial.rapaglia4041 6 років тому +6

      AND CUTER TOO!!

    • @nancyfahey7518
      @nancyfahey7518 5 років тому +2

      I rent a house out. Dogs and pets are welcome. Kids are not.

  • @RR-mb8qc
    @RR-mb8qc 6 років тому +5

    So sweet..and wonderful to see no halters left on them.

  • @olgapaulus7299
    @olgapaulus7299 3 роки тому +2

    Pancho was not ready to go to bed yet. Such a cutie ❣️, Horses are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @raymi9436
    @raymi9436 6 років тому +5

    What a great video. Thank you! How adorable. So nice to see these animals are loved.

  • @marionfranson2865
    @marionfranson2865 5 років тому +46

    🌾THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS MESSAGE OF LOVE AND COMPASSION FOR GOD'S ANIMALS🌾.

  • @bananabuttons6637
    @bananabuttons6637 3 роки тому +2

    Panchos like I’m the star darlings and don’t you forget it!!. I love that little donkey xxxx. They are all very beautiful. Horses have such kind eyes.

  • @Skittlesskittles-om6hp
    @Skittlesskittles-om6hp 5 років тому +4

    Such a nice place they live in. Food heated warm. You do such an AWESOME job. I wish more people would
    do the same as you with how well you take care of the animals. I cannot imagine how well you take care of
    your wife. Love all their names...❤️❤️❤️ PANCHO is adorable💋💋.

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  5 років тому +1

      Skittles31 skittles31 this isn’t a job... this our home along with many other animals... and... I’m not married ❤️

    • @Skittlesskittles-om6hp
      @Skittlesskittles-om6hp 4 роки тому

      Mikeska Brands Nice place can i come live with the animals. They are lucky to have you..well lucky the gal that will
      marry you some day....❤️

  • @rebecca_r
    @rebecca_r 6 років тому +6

    Lovely to see such a clean, well tended barn & well cared for animals.

  • @sandraperales996
    @sandraperales996 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you for the info. on the Jerusalem Donkey. I googled the story about the cross he bares on his back and it’s beautiful how our Lord and savior could bestow a tribute of loyalty and love to the humblest of God’s creatures.

  • @gomezdaperez
    @gomezdaperez 7 років тому +61

    That donkey is the cutest thing ever

    • @catmanpc9166
      @catmanpc9166 5 років тому +1

      Damn ...that makes me second place.

  • @bobross3080
    @bobross3080 6 років тому +202

    The horses were thinking "c'mon Pancho, hurry up so he can shut the door"!

  • @pawshands9706
    @pawshands9706 2 роки тому +1

    While not surprised that Pancho played the straggler, i am overjoyed to see these precious beings so comfy and happy.

  • @tamaraweber3296
    @tamaraweber3296 6 років тому +5

    Beautiful horse's, Pancho is adorable. The stall's are so well maintained. Thank you

  • @homebase967
    @homebase967 6 років тому +5

    Their barn is clean and tidy....nice to see!!

  • @jlewis1646
    @jlewis1646 Рік тому +1

    It brings tears to my eyes when owners love their horses like this. Such great ❤ care. From one horse lover to another, thank you for sharing.

  • @Acadian.FrenchFry
    @Acadian.FrenchFry 6 років тому +4

    Poncho was stalling to go to his stall. lol Just like a little kid stalling to go to his room when it's bedtime.

  • @luiiaco6246
    @luiiaco6246 6 років тому +47

    So beautiful i wish all animals were so lucky...lovely man too.

  • @astaraoneill9166
    @astaraoneill9166 2 роки тому +3

    That wee donkey is just like a cat; he wants to come in and get warm, but doesn’t want to give up the option of going outside!

  • @auzzieworker5183
    @auzzieworker5183 5 років тому +61

    I thought maybe the cat was coming down to sort him. Lovely animals.

    • @marybrowning5657
      @marybrowning5657 5 років тому +5

      I thought the same thing

    • @usmale4915
      @usmale4915 3 роки тому +5

      @@marybrowning5657 Well Pancho did go into his stall shortly after kitty-cat appeared. She must be the "Den Mother" of the barn!

  • @marial.rapaglia4041
    @marial.rapaglia4041 6 років тому +5

    Cross on ponchos back means that he's a good christian & very smart, intelligent & friendly creature who listens & understands when owner calls him to come in so that he is safe at night from all kinds of predators. ❤🐴😍✅

    • @marial.rapaglia4041
      @marial.rapaglia4041 6 років тому +2

      The bars at the top seem a little too excessive in those separate stalls & may even be dangerous if one of em tries to stik his head out & gets head stuck in between the bars. The separate stalls would be better without the bars on them. 🐴❤😍✅

  • @robertdennison2748
    @robertdennison2748 3 роки тому +7

    Terrific, clean, safe warm hay. They know they are loved and safe. God bless. Thats alot of work and money to maintain.
    Great job yall.

  • @angelalinwood7490
    @angelalinwood7490 6 років тому +299

    As a former barn worker this video made me laugh so hard. All our horses would go right into their stalls for dinner - but watching how different Pancho is from a horse made me giggle. Thanks so much for posting this.

    • @porcelainpinup4302
      @porcelainpinup4302 5 років тому +22

      Angela Linwood shhhh he doesn’t know that he’s not a horse.

    • @alans.4167
      @alans.4167 5 років тому +5

      sportster1988 She probably means a barn worker.... A barn worker works in a barn, a stable worker works in a stable, a ranch hand works on a ranch, and a farm hand works on a farm.. To be a farm you have to have product going out for income, like milk, produce, or grains. Somebody can work in a barn full of animals and not be a farm hand and also a property can have a barn full of animals and not even be a farm.

  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas 5 років тому +247

    No one tells donkey what to do

    • @gagarions
      @gagarions 5 років тому +12

      cat did

    • @tessmonro7102
      @tessmonro7102 4 роки тому +14

      Donkeys😍 are super clever and they are stubborn so have to be gently persuaded rather told what to do. 😄😍

    • @zebratangozebra
      @zebratangozebra 4 роки тому +3

      Don't wanna go to bed, wanna watch TV

    • @bigvrocks2480
      @bigvrocks2480 3 роки тому +5

      Exactly. No self-respecting donkey wants to make a jackass out of himself...

    • @emmacallahan1859
      @emmacallahan1859 3 роки тому

      Iyt

  • @starboard6372
    @starboard6372 2 роки тому +1

    One of the sweetest things I've ever seen. I didn't know horses would be that cooperative...dummy me.

  • @JaneDoe-ci3gj
    @JaneDoe-ci3gj 5 років тому +185

    I wonder if Pancho likes his stall less because he can't look out of his stall like the horses can? That said they all seem very well taken care of💟.

    • @Silkendrum
      @Silkendrum 5 років тому +3

      @Randy Bingham - It's a definite possibility that the burro (note spelling) would prefer to be able to see out, but if anyone is bitching and causing a stink, it's you.

    • @ceceliaclarke8427
      @ceceliaclarke8427 4 роки тому +20

      Jane Doe...I agree with your comment. This does seem like an exceptional stable, in terms of care of all of the animals. I also agree with your comment concerning the height of the stall door. Ponies (and by extension, small donkeys) want to be prepared to look out over the door, just to know everything about all that happens in the barn. Seems like a minor detail, if you are not a small pony or miniature donkey. These owners seem to have sincere concern for their animals. Maybe they will see your comment and then cut the door down.

    • @vectorvictor5699
      @vectorvictor5699 3 роки тому +21

      Silkendrum, what a nasty thing to say.

    • @fashiondiva6972
      @fashiondiva6972 3 роки тому +2

      @@vectorvictor5699 if you’re referring to the only remaining comment in this thread, which by its existence and your reply below makes it appear it’s that to which you took offense, then I must say you have an exceedingly low standard for what crosses the bounds of propriety. I’d say overall, that comment doesn’t even break the top 5,000 in terms of “nastiness.” And that makes you an overly sensitive, inevitably offended (by anyone and anything) kind of person. It’s a wonder you make it though your day. However do you survive perusing social media?🙄🙄🙄

    • @elizabethcowling-jones1190
      @elizabethcowling-jones1190 3 роки тому +5

      @@ceceliaclarke8427 none of the horses can see over the doors with all those bars.. my stables are left open at the top so the horses can interact and see each other we all know horses are herd animals and need to be close together. we also know that donkeys are not horses and need other donkeys to live a happy healthy life, also horses and donkeys should not be kept together unless you are prepared to treat for lungworm every six to eight weeks donkeys can survive lungworm and always seem to be prone in passing it on to horses. but hey america is different horse cruelty is big in the usa and no one seems to know about it. yet the rest of the world does. these horses look healthy and well fed nice and clean all good apart from the bars. and get the mini donkey a friend then he can share his stable he would be a lot happier.

  • @apwrg4350
    @apwrg4350 6 років тому +489

    I am so happy these horses are so well taken care of. I like the fact that they have a heated barn to go into. Good job. They are all adorable.

    • @REBECKAJO50
      @REBECKAJO50 6 років тому +20

      horses don't need a heated barn it is the humans that need the heat. a heated barn can even be very bad for horses if it is heated above 40 degrees. horses should be kept as close to how they would live in the wild if you want to have both healthy and happy horses. The barn isn't even needed. A large well maintained pasture with a large three sided shelter is what they need to be happy and healthy. We humans tend to do what makes us happy such as building stalls for the horses so it is easier for us to feed and care for the horses when the horse really doesn't want to be in a small box . Horses are herd animals and they both want and need their herd to be safe, happy and healthy. so if you can give them a well maintained pasture with a three sided shelter and a few more horses to be with and their food and water and your horse will feel safe and will be happy and healthy.

    • @MikeskaBrands
      @MikeskaBrands  6 років тому +51

      REBECCA, they have 4 - 3 sided metal sheds in the open pasture and 1,000 acres to roam. Fresh water, lakes, creeks... the barn is for sub freezing temperatures.

    • @REBECKAJO50
      @REBECKAJO50 6 років тому +19

      Wow, sounds like this herd is living the life. Congrats on being such a smart owner. I hate it when horses are kept is small box stalls and only taken out to be ridden. When I was 19 I had met an instructor who had me come to her barn and ride her horses for my lessons. I was shocked to find all her horses kept in these box stalls and none were kept in the pasture. She said this way they couldn't get hurt and they stayed much cleaner than if they were in a pasture all the time.. But when I walked the isles of this barn I saw horses chewing on the wood planks used to build the stall. I saw other horse who would stand looking out of their stall and constantly swaying back and forth. When I asked this instructor why this horse was swaying back and forth she said she wasn't sure but the horse did have a stomach ulcer and so it may have something to do with having an ulcer. Well I couldn't stand seeing what she was doing to these poor animals. I tried to explain to her that I thought her horses were showing signs of extreme stress and borderline psychotic behavior. She told me I was way to young and inexperienced to have such an awful opinion. So I did not take a lesson for I did not want to ride any of her poorly kept horses and I left never to see her again. I came to realize that horse people are sure they know everything and they are sure their way is the only way. I decided then I would keep and open mind about everything. I love horses so much that I want them to be safe, happy and healthy first then I can work on having a relationship with them that may or may not lead to a nice trail ride some day. It is so wonderful to know there are great owners like you out there. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!

    • @marial.rapaglia4041
      @marial.rapaglia4041 6 років тому +5

      THREE SIDED SHEDS ARE ONLY USED IN SUMMER TO SHIELD ANIMALS FROM THE HOT SUMMER SUN NOT FOR WHEN ITS COLD IN FALL, WINTER, OR SPRING SEASON OR ELSE THEY CAN LIVE A SHORT LIFE & DIE UNNECESSARILY FROM COLD EXPOSURE JUST LIKE HUMANS CAN.❤🐴❤🐴😍😍👍👍

    • @homebase967
      @homebase967 6 років тому +6

      Mikeska Brands ...your farm sounds wonderful...the animals are being well kept and treasured! ....makes a lot of sense, they can have their "herding" time out in the pasture....

  • @notcherbidness501
    @notcherbidness501 2 роки тому +2

    I love your patience with Pancho. He is a good boy,

  • @Way2Spirited
    @Way2Spirited 6 років тому +5

    Poncho wasn't being "hard headed". He was afraid of you and you standing in his drive line that he needed, to get to his stall.
    I can tell you sensed it because you backed away and the more you backed away and to the side, the safer he felt continuing to his stall a.k.a. where the food was.
    Cute equine herd....

  • @blkft
    @blkft 5 років тому +6

    Poncho is waiting for a bribe, he ain't no fool.
    :)

  • @Fcutdlady
    @Fcutdlady 3 роки тому +8

    I love the way Poncho pauses for a few moments of contemplation before going into his stable . What a sweet Donkey, and horses!

  • @wickedamoeba8719
    @wickedamoeba8719 6 років тому +350

    Aww! Pancho didn't want to go to bed!

    • @Acadian.FrenchFry
      @Acadian.FrenchFry 6 років тому +19

      Hahaha that's exactly what I was saying. Like a little kid, stalling to go to his stall. lol

    • @Terrekain
      @Terrekain 6 років тому +5

      It's "Small One"!

    • @melaniesbuchanan1759
      @melaniesbuchanan1759 5 років тому +6

      Super cute!

    • @kevinjasper6620
      @kevinjasper6620 5 років тому +19

      Poncho : "I'll go when I'm good and ready.......ok........ I'm ready .

    • @cacampbell3654
      @cacampbell3654 5 років тому +4

      Wicked Amoeba : I got the distinct feeling that Pancho is scared of the owner. That concerns me.

  • @sassykat2000
    @sassykat2000 6 років тому +364

    Pancho is just adorable and those are some beautiful horses. They are definitely well cared for.

  • @sofiaschoice3945
    @sofiaschoice3945 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for treating your animals with love

  • @MamaRed86
    @MamaRed86 6 років тому +7

    Pancho looked like he wanted to try and close the door then finally gave up, its ok little fella they won't let all the heat out.

  • @stevenclark6209
    @stevenclark6209 6 років тому +13

    Brilliant smart how they all went to their own boxes...pancho is wanting to go back out or stay up late he is such a cutie...

  • @TheMaggiemay77
    @TheMaggiemay77 3 роки тому +1

    That must be a wonderful feeling seeing them all tucked away safe in that beautiful barn. Delightful creatures.

  • @megenberg8
    @megenberg8 6 років тому +4

    hey! smart little donkey maybe sensed a pred out there earlier and wanted to see that the door was secured! i love that so tiny a creature is also so greatly alert and responsible! that is why little guys in the barn (or house) make great alarm systems! ; )

    • @marial.rapaglia4041
      @marial.rapaglia4041 6 років тому +2

      WAS THAT PREDATORY ANIMAL INSIDE THE BARN (maybe was the cat--cats are relatives of lions & tigers dont forget!!)

  • @Dobiegal
    @Dobiegal 6 років тому +255

    Poncho senses there’s something different this time and is being a Donkey. What’s surprising is that you keep saying he’s being stubborn, no donkeys have a higher survival instinct and sense when something is out of whack. Today he knew he was being observed and wasn’t coming in until he knew it was safe to do so.

    • @condorboss3339
      @condorboss3339 6 років тому +28

      That was my thought. He even looked a little shy once he was in the stall.

    • @BeingMe23
      @BeingMe23 6 років тому +18

      Just like human animals we too can sense danger and something out of order...

    • @doracotterell2863
      @doracotterell2863 6 років тому +35

      Dobie girl; EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS TOO.
      The adorable donkey was actually being 'smart'
      & deciding if the filming was anything to be concerned about? An intelligent little creature.
      The man in the video is very respectful & kind, I simply encourage to realize that the donkey's thinking process takes time & it wasn't stubbornness, my German Sheppard was the same way. She would lift up her ears at my commands, sit upon his haunches for a minute or two and then leap into obedience of the command once 'she decided' that the order made 'sense' in her world. A one in a million dog. This donkey is very alert & intelligent regarding his little animal kingdom!

    • @veek.6463
      @veek.6463 6 років тому +7

      I thought he was wanting to close the door

    • @rocker-barrel4786
      @rocker-barrel4786 6 років тому +1

      Poncho saw the cat on the stairs and thought hey your not having my stool 😊

  • @caroloswald8277
    @caroloswald8277 3 роки тому +1

    If only all the animals on this planet were treated with the respect, love, care, and attention that this gentleman gives to his! The world needs more people like him!

  • @MAel-qh3sn
    @MAel-qh3sn 5 років тому +31

    That little guy is adorable and you and your family are wonderful for the life you give them.

  • @dayleblair3494
    @dayleblair3494 5 років тому +5

    That was awesome! Wish more people with animals could show the love!

  • @krisgaines9164
    @krisgaines9164 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, Brother in Christ!!! Beautiful and Awesome Love!!! Wish I could come there to live with you all with my little gang;

  • @gardenbill
    @gardenbill 3 роки тому +7

    When you know your animals are taking care of, that's the best feeling in the world. There's too many people out there that just get them for show.. We get them because we love them.

  • @kathygirlygirl4109
    @kathygirlygirl4109 6 років тому +23

    Thank you for caring for those beautiful animals. It does my heart good to see kindness and respect for them.

  • @sucathwa8000
    @sucathwa8000 3 роки тому +1

    How beautiful. Gorgeous animals, warm and cosy in their stalls. Especially love little Pancho. Kindness to all animals.

  • @timwhalen4485
    @timwhalen4485 6 років тому +44

    I love to see animals loved and well cared for...thank you for your kindness to such beautiful creatures.

  • @junebug2767
    @junebug2767 6 років тому +54

    So nice to see people being kind to their animals...hats off to you sir.👍👍👍

  • @semajjiman
    @semajjiman 2 роки тому +1

    A warm & calm voice; the anticipation; lovely animals. A very simple video, but I certainly enjoyed it.

  • @narcoholic22
    @narcoholic22 5 років тому +21

    So adorable!!!!!! Animals need love and warmth too!!! Just like people! You’re doing Gods work taking care of them with such love. God bless... they deserve the best! They look so happy too!! 🐴 🐐❤️🌙

  • @redwoods7370
    @redwoods7370 5 років тому +5

    Pancho would like a few extra minutes kickin' his heels up outside, please. Oh, alright. Night night. Pancho is all of us turning 30.

  • @carolcole570
    @carolcole570 3 роки тому +2

    This is the first time I have ever heard about a Jerusalem donkey……..having a CROSS on his back. AWESOME !

  • @dickiedollop
    @dickiedollop 3 роки тому +16

    I really enjoyed watching this trooping of the equine friends - I wish all animals were this well looked after 🥰

  • @daisycocoa2557
    @daisycocoa2557 3 роки тому +9

    Nice to see the pride you take in caring for your animals.

  • @MASK69
    @MASK69 3 роки тому +2

    They look so cute. And the relationship beteween them surprise me!

  • @Cataz308
    @Cataz308 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing, I absolutely love when people post the intelligence, will, and care of animals. They add so much to our lives.

  • @NN-kn1on
    @NN-kn1on 6 років тому +13

    nice barn, nice to see animals in peace..thanks for the video

  • @susanclark6987
    @susanclark6987 2 роки тому +1

    That was just the sweetest thing I've ever seen.... that little donkey was just adorable... all your animals look so well taken care of and what a beautiful Barn they have to live in... thank you so much for letting us see that...

  • @Tipperary757
    @Tipperary757 6 років тому +27

    Fantastic person to care for animals. Thank you for your kindness and understanding of other species.

  • @esta1ful
    @esta1ful 3 роки тому +3

    This tickles me. I’ve watched it several times.

  • @graciehernandez1364
    @graciehernandez1364 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love to see videos like this. It goes to show that not everyone abuse's animals. God Bless you.
    Well mannered and beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @bettyboop200
    @bettyboop200 6 років тому +15

    Lovely, so well cared for, and Pancho is a sweetie😘

  • @davidgodfrey4829
    @davidgodfrey4829 5 років тому +4

    There's always one that won't play ball eh? Love the way the cat says, if you don't go in there...I will!

  • @dianamorris5327
    @dianamorris5327 3 роки тому +1

    I had three that did the same thing, they have all passed, this video gave me a nice memory, thank you.

  • @paulatristan8189
    @paulatristan8189 6 років тому +80

    You cannot possibly imagine the "comfort", peace of mind", the "happiness I feel and joy" just seeing and knowing in my heart how well taken care of the horses and donkey are. It's refreshing to see that you actually care about the well being of your horses I love that !!!😄👏👏👍👍🎉❣️ I can see that the stalls are clean and cozy, the horses have food and you mentioned it's warm enough for the horses indoors ! THANK YOU to your cousins for such care and compassion and love for their animals💕💕💕👍👏😄❣️ God bless you all🙌👑🌟👍🎉💕 I love animals !!!!💕

  • @larrywheeler9917
    @larrywheeler9917 2 роки тому +3

    They all look so healthy. Great coats and clear eyed. They find security in routine and the stalls are a place I could sleep in at night. The little donkey was stubborn but he turned in his stall.

  • @trishspinazola287
    @trishspinazola287 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing!! Beautiful horses and sweet donkey! So nice to see animals well cared for!

  • @loislyons3724
    @loislyons3724 6 років тому +12

    What a beautiful barn for these lovely animals. They are so lucky to be cared for by your family.

  • @t.k.155
    @t.k.155 3 роки тому +6

    I love when animals know that they are loved with good homes. 💖

  • @AmethystDreaming
    @AmethystDreaming 3 роки тому +1

    Awwwwwwwwwwwww. Bring on that lottery win. I would have a ranch full of rescued animals. Bless you and your family. My old horse used to know his routine too, never needed a halter, he walked straight into his stall and understood English. God I miss him.

  • @sasfiremaiden840
    @sasfiremaiden840 3 роки тому +3

    Poncho is sooo cute, with his gorgeous cross on his back!!!🙏🏽