20% of horses will get this disease ~ But there is treatment! ❤️
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- The results of Nigel's yearly bloodwork are back, we need to make some changes!
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Look at him trot and jump! I'm SO happy that NIgel's last years are free of the neglect and pain he suffered for who knows how long by people who should be deeply ashamed but aren't. You are the soul of kindness and compassion, going above and beyond for this little old guy! Losing vision isn't as dire for animals as it is for us, since they depend more on hearing and smell than vision. Blind animals do well as long as their environment doesn't change. Many more years for our favorite cranky unicorn!❤🧡💕
Beautifully said! 😊👍❤❤❤
❤ I have nothing to add,I just wanted to say....Very well said, God Bless ❤❤
I too want to thank you for your care of ALL your special needs horses and finding homes that are just right for your guys or keeping them safe with you. I think you are amazing at what you do.
Absolutely agree 100% Nigel is loved & cared for. He can live his retirement in peace.
TY for the info that animals "depend more on hearing and smell than vision." I did not know that but now knowing that, would keep a blind horse for his best life ever.🎉
Hope everyone leaves a treat for Nigel by Subscribing. Sooo close to 100k.
I noticed it was 99.4 earlier this week and today, it shows 99.8. I can hardly wait for the 100k Day!
@@jenn976 99.8 tonight!
Nigel is so cute.
Yay, the creator award is going to be so well deserved.
@@jenn976 How much should CC earn a month from You Tube?
Nigel is such a grand old man! He is also the luckiest pony alive, because he has you taking care of him. I hope his new medication gives him more years to enjoy life. I'm sorry that Ziggy is also showing signs of illness, He would make someone a grand horse, if he were well; but he's another very lucky fellow, because you will be so careful to take care of him. Thank you so much for caring for them all!
I agree what a great comment!! 😊
For 30 yrs old, Nigel looks good. All we can do is give them the best life we can in the time they have left.❤❤
The love and care you have for this adorable little guy we are praying hard for him.
I am thinking that Nigel has to be the luckiest pony in the world. He has CC caring for him in his final years giving him the best life possible.
Despite his age and health issues Nigel has a beautiful flowing trot. It’s fun to watch him move and envision what a spectacularly handsome pony he must have been in his youth. I’m so happy you found Nigel and have been able to give him the care and love he deserves.
Ah....but the dear life he is enjoying now all thanks to CC. Nigel is a prancing prince and he knows it - he is happy and in wonderful hands with a healthy diet.
A prancing prince in a pony paradise!
Say that 5 times quickly!
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There are so many reasons I love your channel, the horses, Tiny, Huckleberry, the mountains, skies and the knowledge you share about your horse's personalities and health.
Everyone CC ONLY needs 200 more subscribers!!! This is exciting and yes Nigel and all of your boys kept me company as Francine the hurricane came into Louisiana!!❤
Hi Jane! Where are you? I'm Northshore, north of Covington, off Hwy 40, Bush but right near Barker's Corner. Power is still out even tho no lightning nor wind to speak of. Hope you had no damage. I'm pigging out on Slim Jim's jerky & cheap vanilla wafers . Yum! 😋
Same here,in Marrero. Just lost power for14 hours not to bad. Compared to some around here. Bless CC and all the horses in her fantastic 👏 care.
I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative and so interesting
Thank You So Much!
She’ll hit that by end of tomorrow!🐴 🤠
We got a bit of wind and rain in Pascagoula,MS. So glad yall did ok.
Love Nigel jumping over his water trough! ❤️
Nigel jumping his water bowl was beautiful to watch.
You don't have to ride your horses for them to be happy. If you rode more and hurt your back worse, who would look after them? You are an accomplished dedicated horse keeper, the proof being in their shiny coats and happy faces. It's not for other horse owners to judge how often you should ride, and you probably know more about keeping horses than they do.
You're absolutely right.
My daughter has a horse that lives at my house. King is 30+ and smooth mouthed. He wore his teeth down to the gums and was very difficult to keep weight on him. I started him on Unbeetable with alfalfa and flax. He is gaining weight and is so, so shiny! His energy levels are also higher. King, my daughter and I are all very happy. Thank you!
Nigel is a tough ole man.
Oh wow, did not realize Nigel was so old! He looks amazing for his age
Indeed... it's so easy for miniatures to get fat, well done on his ration! As time went on for my mini, who also gradually went blind, I found it easier to put a scrunchi at the base of his forelock to allow his eyes to see my shadow moving while I worked with him. I talked the entire time I was around him, even if it was just humming, so that sense came into play. He too was a stallion into his late years, also hard to halter as his eyesight regressed. The talking really helped.
Nigel hates the sound of of CC's voice though. But you're right. Once he's caught, it's worth talking to him to help keep him calm while working on his feet and brushing him.
Nigel is that super cute junior high guy that all the broken-hearted girls had crushes on.
Only he is still wearing skinny jeans and the same hairstyle now that he is a senior citizen.😅
After hearing your explanation of ppid I think my son's horse had it. She was 21 years old when we bought her and we just clipped her for years. When she was 28 she was kicked in the head and had a bad sinus infection. the vet had me give her an extremely high dose of penicillin for a long time. It cleared up the infection but the surprise was she shed out norminally every year after that. We finally were able to see her natural color, Liver chestnut.
Wow! This is very interesting! I wonder what the penicillin did??
I wonder if people who have no horses know the hIgh cost in owning horses and all the time involved. You are doing a great thing taking horses lost in the system and giving them a chance, plus the care they missed for so much of their lives. Thank you for that.
I was thinking that when 🤠CC gave us the costs of meds, in $s PER PILL! And I don't suppose blood testing for nearly a dozen horses is cheap either. I'm glad she has the resources to give this motley crew of (mostly) old guys the special, individual care they need.
Nigel "the little turd 😅" is such a little charmer - not! He is consistently grumpy & ungrateful for the 5🌟 care he gets, so of course we all love him, AND 🤠CC 💛 with her heart of gold. You're a good woman, CC. 😘
It's what keeps me from getting a horse. If you can't afford to take care of them don't do it. Have more respect for the animals. But if I ever do win the lottery watch out!
Knowing nothing about horses I have learned a ton. I washed a tv show the other night and could tell the saddle wasn’t right. I also gave my husband a lecture on grass and how it can sometimes cause laminitis in Some horses. CC is awesome!
Yes, I know the high cost of keeping a horse. That's why I don't own one. BUT I have all ways loved them ... everything about them..
I would argue that's why most people do not own horses. Some of them are not expensive to keep, but any animal gets more expensive to care for as they age due to their different health and dietary requirements.
And when we're talking about horses, well, you already have to own or rent enough land, with fencing and shelter, or be able to afford a boarding fee, which makes the bar for entry too high for most people. If you can afford the land/shelter and its taxes or a local stable's boarding fee easily, you can probably afford a horse. If you can afford the land/shelter and its taxes, or a local boarding stable's fee, but only barely, then you should probably not get a horse.
That being said, there are definitely irresponsible people out there who'd get a horse anyway and do something ridiculous like try to keep it in their backyard in the middle of a city suburb.
My dog was suspected of having cushing disease due to his hair loss. his blood work was negative thank God. Nigel is a rockstar and will continue to live a long healthy life full of love and happiness. ❤ thank you CC ❤❤❤❤
Sweet and spicy Nigel. Love this little guy! He’s so lucky you saved him and giving him the best life possible!
He’s such a feisty jerk … and we all love him SO much.
Nigel is so beautiful and it's great to see him so well loved and cared for.
I'm so very sorry about Nigel. He is so beautiful! I did not realize he was 30.
They think hes somewhere between 30 and 40 I think. Nobody knows his exact age from what I understand.
You take such good care of Nigel. His failing eyesight is so sad for him. He's definitely showing the signs of it...
We have been dealing with his eyes since I got him. Im glad he can still sense where he is going and seems more than comfortable in his paddock with everything in its normal place
@@TheCleverCowgirl I don't know if you even like to, but how about singing or humming when you are interacting with him so he knows all the time where you are? (I find humming and singing very relaxing for body and soul, and animals are a very tolerant audience, too 😊)
@@pretzel2272 or wearing a little bell...
Nothing can keep that boy down.
I do love this little chap, especially his spots, which are redolent of the old fashioned rocking horses, which so often were white, spotted black. And, I love his self-determined trot, which is still attractive to watch. He's a darling.
Once again,I am so impressed with your knowledge of feeding appropriate items to horses. You are extremely attentive to potential health problems. I hope more people are as conscientious as you.
CC you need to take it easy. THAT OLD MAN IS 3 TIMES YOUR AGE AND ACTS HALF YOURS. LOL. ❤
🤣 So true!
Please understand that my thoughts, prayers and feelings have been expressed extremely well from many of your subscribers! LOVE YOU, THE HORSES, HUCK, TINY and your channel!!
Nigel is SO FORTUNATE to have found you!!!
He is sassy but thank goodness you understand him! He is in his own personal horsey paradise!
Aw, Nigel. He's like a grumpy old grandpa. Glad he has his pony paradise, and someone to love him despite his grumpitude.
Bless him. I'm so sorry Nigel is sick in any way. He is thriving under your care. Especially for his age.
Bless you little boy. I have a Meningioma it is about the size of a 50p pence piece and due to its location I am on what they call the 'watch and wait.' You are a real saint CC and how I wish you suddenly came into a lot of money.
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Best wishes to you.
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As a retired pediatric critical care nurse, i thought my patients physiology was complicated. I respect your wealth of knowledge gained thru years of experience and training as well as your continuing efforts to learn and adapt. As a caretaker to 19 dogs i totally understand Nigel. I have 2 older than dirt boys who are the same. They expect meals at the same time, fixed the same way, and served in the same place. Neither of them want to be held or touched. They enjoy living life on their terms and i just let them do their thing. Thank you for what you give of yourself to your horses. Although i enjoyed the initial management challenges of kids with new onset diabetes, the endocrine system was not my cup of tea. I'm more of a respiratory, cardiac, and infectious disease/immune system aficionado. Well done CC, well done😊
I think I'd like you, too, Linda.
Grumpy old dogs also steal hearts.
Nurses are a soft touch for ill and broken things. We just need to be needed.
Id just keep talking or humming the whole time with Nigel, he is reacting like a normal horse that cant see and hasnt adjusted yet.
Bless him. ❤ You did a wonderful thing rescuing Nigel. X
You have given him a wonderful life! He is a happy camper ❤
I hope I have half as much grace and elegance as Little Turd at his age. Sending health and happiness to him.
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If it's the equivalent human age you're talking about (probably over 80), then I agree with you. If it's his actual age (approaching 40), then you might be a bit pessimistic about the human aging process!
Four out of five of my horses were diagnosed with PPID
I can say it felt like I have owned million dollar horses due to their meds, special feed, tested lower sugar hay, supplements and allllllll of my time tending to it, what comes with it , the research and stress.😮 I would do it again in a heartbeat and I know the Prascend and the calculated meals extended their lives well beyond what the vets expected. They were almost all into their thirties when the meds just didn't work anymore. I do wish more vets would suggest routinely testing horses each year starting at a certain age..I had one that got diagnosed at 12 and it was me that forced my reluctant vet to test him for it..I couldn't help but say I knew it sarcasticly to them..I already knew the very early symptoms from the others. It takes a lot and having two that had it at once was never something I would have expected. Looking into a few younger horses next time that are not breed predisposed ..like all mine were! Love them all and miss all the work and love I poured into them❤
Nigel will do well, you got everything covered!
So true! We didn't test Ziggy with the rest bc he looks so much better than when I got him, but my gut knows there is something preventing him from feeling his best. Better to test and be wrong then keep guessing I say!
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God Bless ya CC, and your knowledge and your compassion, and all you do; and your irresistible little fairy voice… “Nigel!”. “Come on, Nigel!”. You are so needed. And we don’t want you injured and your heart broken. Please ask for help? High school boys would love to toss hay bales for you. Although you’ve already done that for now. But, please save your back?
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You nailed it in spades... better to test and be wrong then to not test and have the condition go untreated and the horse be in discomfort and pain.
I’m so glad to see Nigel is still enjoying his food in spite of his medical problems, and that the boys are all getting g along well!
When I see Nigel, I think of you showing his little heart on his butt. What an irony with his sassy personality. So happy he ended up with you. Thanks CC
Everytime I see Nigel . I wonder if in his much younger life he belonged to a little girl who loved him. And if that little girl all grown up now is still thinks about him.
I had someone comment that they knew him when he was much much younger, still waiting on photos... It would be really neat to find out how old he truely is!
@TheCleverCowgirl OMG that would be the absolute coolest thing if they did know him when he was young. Fun stories and connections like that are the proper use of the internet 😄
@@TheCleverCowgirlthat would be amazing.
He would still be with me in my pocket 💕💕
@@TheCleverCowgirl That's wonderful. Please share the photos if you get them.
So sad i never knew all this about horses,😢 you teach us so much Cowgirl❤
The running away from you is a symptom of Nigel! He’s pretty amazing for his age!
I love Nigel forever.
Nigel sounds more and more like a cat to me... he is happiest when you are feeding him and cleaning his pen. Cats have servants.. Nigel does, too 🤭
Studman is a good leader.
Nigel is living a dream pony's life! I'm so glad you saved him.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Nigel is such a sweet boy. 🐎🥕💔
I love when you call Nigel when you are frustrated 😂😂
My 27 y.o. (going on 28 in January) Knabstrupper mix gelding was diagnosed with cushing last summer. His main symptoms were the long haircoat and a significant loss of weight. He's getting a pill a day for it and is doing mighty fine now, regaining most of the lost weight. Luckily he doesn't have any other problems usually linked to cushing (such as laminitis etc.). He does have poor vision, too, which my vet explained to me as a fairly common issue with leopard horses, especially when they're getting older.
I’m confident that Nigel will improve due to your diligence and care CC.
So sorry that your back is giving you so much trouble that it’s affecting your life in a negative way.
I do hope that it improves so that you can enjoy your charges more and not be so restricted in your activities of enjoyment with them.
In humans, a tumor of the pituitary gland can also cause partial blindness! Maybe Nigel could be affected by that as well.
You are taking such wonderful tender and loving care of dear Nigel.. He is so happy and content with his life. He has such spunk! I love to watch his antics! His enjoyment of life
Look at him run around sailing over things . He is so cute !🥰
Am an old lady now, but still love horses, and do love this page …Nigel is so.cute. Love the sound of your voice…puts me to sleep sometimes. LoL. Love how kind you are to all of your animals.
I once rode an Arabian that looked very much like Ziggy. She, also, had a very round belly. Later, it turned out that she was allergic to hay, which made her belly swell up like that.
I love Ziggy. To me he is so beautiful. Thank you for all your loving care of all your horses and Huckleberry, and Tiny, etc.💜😊💜
I like his little star that you can barely make out. It’s the only spot without freckles!
💖 NIGEL 💖
Nigel reminds me of myself trying to get a jacket on my 3 year old when we are trying to get out the door. Lol they think they are gingerbread men, "catch me if you can"
Thank you for another great one. Be blessed
I’m amazed at Nigel’s little jump. He loves you CC in his own way. As a nurse, little old guys can be grumps, until they get attention. I used to remind younger nurses that most likely they were just tired and didn’t feel good. When you are 25 someone has to clue you in. At 55 I understand kinda how they feel ❤He is precious!
Nigel has his lucky horseshoe marking over his right hip as well as all of our prayers and good wishes. Stay strong CC you are going through a lot lately. ❤❤
My granddaughter's aged Appaloosa gelding was recently diagnosed with Cushings. I've been helping her with the medication costs and he seems to be doing quite well. He is mainly used for trail riding and is fussed over like he's a million dollar show horse. He was a horse no one wanted either and his owner was scared of him so she gave him to my granddaughter and he has thrived with her in charge. I knew dogs could get Cushings but I didn't know horses could too, I am thankful there is medication that will improve their lives.
Sick or healthy, Nigel is exactly where he needs to be to get all he needs. I love that he knows his area well enough to jump over the bucket, even with limited vision. Soooo happy he is with you!
Thank you so much for making Nigel so comfortable in his final years. Please accept this small gift and put towards his treatment. You're doing a fantastic job CC ❤
Thank you!
@@TheCleverCowgirl - you're so welcome. I've been putting out good vibes and prayers for you to find the perfect property for you, your family and all the horses. I'm sure it will present itself to you when the time is right so don't get too down trodden by the ones you miss out on in the meantime......yours is out there 💕
We really enjoy watching your videos and seeing how much you love and take such good personal care of each one. Apparently there are at least 99,799 others who feel the same way. So very close now. 🎉❤
My impression of Nigel is that he may have been over used as a kid pony. But have to remember he's a stallion too.
He is one tough little guy.
Your knowledge of horse and animal diseases is amazing! You explain things so well that anyone can understand the material. I learn something every time I watch. And I have fallen
in love with a little spotted horse! Animal and Human pharmacology is so closely related. I would be braiding his mane and tail every day I could catch him! Ziggy's winter coat is also coming in already too! To bad you can't put Nigel and Ziggy in together💓💓!
Thank you C.C. for a visit and talking about your horses and the care you provide for them in detail. The hardest part for caring for horses is the realization that the same care is needed for ourselves and without a newer set of problems gets baked in to their care. Self care deserves its own priority too. ⾺
Sing to him and he'll know right where you are.
Nigel jumps that little trough very well for a horse losing his eyesight. He moves nicely! Amazing, little pony!
I wish the darling Nigel the very best of good health - CC, you are doing a splendid, loving job of looking after him. He loves you really - just too embarrassed to show it😶🌫🥰❤😍.
Good explanation of Nigel. Reminds me of some men.
“ ….. taking care of them every day and making sure they have everything they need ….. “
U Madame, do this to a fault.
One of the many reasons I believe in u and this channel.
100k is just the beginning …..
I hope you get some relief for your back.
I always enjoy watching you taking care of your beloved horses. They are so lucky to have you taking care of them🐴❤️
Bless you, Woman! You are a truly good person with boundless love and respect for not only your horses and Tiny and Huckleberry but all animal life in general.
Clever Cowgirl, thank you for your wonderful overview of Cushings! You are the living embodiment of Jesus's command to love "the least of these!" And they will, as they have for me, plus the dogs and cats, over all the years, give you so much love, inspiration, and pure joy!
Nigel is very lucky .... loved and cared for by you. ❤
He's so sweet 🐎
Pretty interesting to see a vision - impaired pony know exactly where the water tub was in his area to jump over it. When CC was showing his eyes he was barely reacting.. cute little guy who landed in pony paradise..
Nigel knows he's lucky in love-- you are wonderful for him!
Nigel's trimmed Hoof locked as perfect as can be, Wow! And yes, he is an extra fresh and cheeky Horsy... Love him to bits!
Thank you for caring so much for this old boy. You’re the best!
I’m so sorry to hear about Nigel. Nigel has been so fortunate to be spoiled by you!
Nigel is such a sweet boy. He looks amazing when he is trotting his enclosure.
He so fortunate to have your loving care... all of your horses are blessed in your care.
I’m not sad that Ziggy will be hard to rehome. I am sad for him and you for the additional costs,although I will gladly participate in the costs,but not sad that he may stay with you
I know what it's like ...
My cat Sam was drinking and urinating more and more a year ago .
And then I noticed he lost weight ...
I suspected Diabetes and the Vet confirmed that .
He needs a special diet and Insulin injections twice a day at the same time .
8 in the morning , 8 in the evening .
It's expensive too ..
But he is only 11 and feels much better with his treatment .
As he doesn't allow anyone else to inject him - not even my husband - I am on a very strict time regime ...
I hope Nigel will feel better with his medication ...
I do worry about Ziggy as well .
I know you did not intend too keep him , but if he has a medical condition that makes him hard to sell , he could have no better place then with you .
Good luck to you and Sam. He’s lucky to have an attentive and caring owner.
Still sassy and prancy.
In my prayers.
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You have the most wonderful commitment to your horses, CC. Praying that they do well with their treatment. Sending hugs. ♥ p.s. Take it easy with your back, friend.
I love the little guy so much and it warms my heart how you care for him. You have compassion for each horse that we see in every video. Thanks for sharing CC
Honey, you are doing such a great job and you are a human being. Having an injury takes away a lot of the fun in life and sometimes derails us. It is such a treat to hear your speaking voice when you call out to your horses ....using their names. Take good care of your back like you take good care of the horses...You deserve special time outs as well and treatment. Namaste' and love from Humboldt County, California.
Ditto, 🤠CC, from England.
ziggy isn’t weird. I love to see he has a chance to be free, running and enjoying life. I’m not sure I understand his previous life but if all he did was walk in a line behind other horses giving trail rides, - it must be something he hasn’t had - freedom. Love Ziggy. He needs a loving 100% of the time best human friend.
It depends on the dude ranch/trail ride establishment. There's one locally where the horses are worked half a day, then released into a massive pasture for the rest of the day/night. They also get days off. But there are establishments where the horses are all worked all day or stand tied in the hot sun with no water all day, and their tack may not even fit properly. A lot of trail ride places don't treat their animals great, so if you go to one, watch out for that. Hard to say what kind of place Ziggy was at before.
Nigel is so cute. ❤❤❤ he has beautiful feet 😊 I'm so sorry that he is ill.
I'm glad he is getting meds for . 😊
Oh and feet pics are a thing now. 🙃
Nigel is such a character❤
I will be VERY disappointed if you don't hit 100k by tomorrow!
You give little Nigel the best life. He loves his life, prancing around and feeling spicy. Frisco Bill looks handsome. He is a good friend for Nigel.
Sorry to hear about Nigel. Really like that pony. He's in good hands with you & wish you would really reconsider and keep Ziggy. ♥️♥️♥️ Ziggy
Nigel’s “little pony paradise” ❤.
almost at 100k!
People like you give me faith in humanity! These horses would be dog food if not for people like you. Just love ya!!!!!!
love, love, love.
Many happy years of this special little horse in your care ❤.