Hi guys, we are doing another fun new thing with Chase today... I was curious to find out if you can vacuum a horse??? Lets find out! Instagram @matt_harnacke
Try having a grey(white) pony that you spend an hour bathing- thankfully have the good sense to showsheen the daylights out of while drying), then turn her out to pasture, she calls until she gets your attention, paws the grass until she's got a bare patch of mud, PEES in it, paws again to be certain its muddy, then deliberately rolls right there! Turns to show off her handiwork, and when there's no reaction, looks at her own side, literally groans in frustration, goes BACK to her puddle and tries again. Continues all afternoon because that white coat just won't get dirty.🙃 oh was she ANGRY!
Shansey Shots he said "thats a dirty horse" and i laughed so hard i snorted. As someone who has a pasture of free range horses I would praise the lord if I brought them in one day and that was as bad as they looked.
@@punkandproud762 Idk why but all of the horses I have looked after just love being mucky. Brush them and they're like nope and literally roll in dirt again when they get the chance
@@abbieharrison3088 especially if they are grey, our grey mare shits in the middle of the box then lies in it and it's always on her neck I need shampoo for white coats to get it clean now I'm using a rug with a full neck but I'm not mad about them less freedom of movement but her neck was going fully green and we show her with her foals , ..nightmare
Maxime Alexandra alot of people think Matt and Jesse. I mean ya I do to, but all of them could totally be 100% straight. But, if they don't want to put it in the internet, gotta respect that.
I think many people forget the massaging effect of brushes. Especially in Germany I noticed a trend among people who put rugs on their horses, that they only use soft brushes and even lamb fur to wipe off the dust. 10 years ago I learned how important rubber brushes are and that you should use them in circular movements to massage and warm up the horse. I barely see people do that anymore :( Obviously this video was just for fun and not necessarily to clean a horse before riding. It’s nice you try out different things with your horse. Chase is really brave :)
Agi S. I always use the round rubber brush before riding, it makes them more relaxed and then you can see a little how they’re going to act while riding (nervous or relaxed,..) it’s indeed very important to use them !
Jesse is such a mood in every video😂 Matt: 'Jesse, I've got a video idea!' Jesse: *Here we go again* 'Not again ..' Matt: 'yes, but it's very fun' Jesse: *I should've never let him come in from Australia*
Jesse puts the wellbeing of the horses above everything and anything else! And I'm not sure that Jesse has fully reached an understanding of the closeness between Matt and Chase, or that Chase will tolerate so much from Matt the same way Andorra will tolerate almost anything from Jesse. Jesse is also a much more controlled personality than Matt's spontaneity, which is why you end up with the 'old married couple' effect, though I think at the heart of it you'd have trouble finding 2 people who are probably any closer friends. Opposites really do attract!
@@larinvermont3271 This wasn't meant like that in any way, it was just me tryna make a joke about it, I know Jesse and Matt are very close and I truly believe they will be friends forever but Jesse always cracks me up with his reaction to everything not in a negative way at all, I have never even thought about them maybe having something between them or something
@@pieceofhope8264 I've made comments about the "old married couple" for several months now. Though, considering age difference, I probably should make jokes about bickering grandchildren [Matt and Jesse are between my grandson and my great-grandsons in age]. And after working through 3 languages to reach English, things don't always come out in the best language. Jesse's English is much better than mine, and I don't speak Dutch, though Jesse would probably understand my spoken Swedish and maybe even my Quebeçois. Old age is spoken here, and not always very clearly.
@@pieceofhope8264 The more languages involved, the less we understand each other. There is nothing to worry about, and I have a tremendous amount of respect for all involved.
Hi, Matt, I've been riding for 45 years now and own horses almost as long. Currently there are eight horses on my farm. And as long as I ride, I use a horse vacuum cleaner. I think the vacuum cleaner is just awesome and my horses love the massage with the cleaner, once they've got to know him. When I see how much dust and hair is in the vacuum cleaner after work, I'm glad this did not get into my lungs and my horses' lungs. But my vacuum cleaner is a special vacuum cleaner, especially for horses. This kind of thing can be bought here in Germany in all major horse shops, e.g. at www.kraemer.de.
I'm not sure if it's a case that Chase is so tall, or that Emporio is not; but, after the last video you made with Emporio down on the Iberian Peninsula, seeing you standing next to Chase really emphasized the height difference and how tall a horse Chase is compared to everyone else! Watching the video also reminded everyone how tolerant a disposition Chase possesses - he will put up with almost anything that you and Jesse can think up, with the greatest misbehavior being Chase walking away when it becomes too much. Considering his size, I would not want to want to deal with an upset Chase. Also, if Chase decided to be protective of Bear, Andorra, or one of the other horses in 'his herd,' or if Chase decided that Matt or Jesse were threatened and needed to be saved immediately, I do not believe that Chase would leave very much debris behind from anyone who attempted to hurt one of his friends! You are very fortunate to have such a champion that not only cares that much, but also trusts you so completely is a very great gift! Sorry to be critical, but Chase's mane looks like an old fashioned 'bowl cut!' I haven't seen that style in years!
I have owned a horse vacuum for 10 years. It does not replace proper grooming nor the need for good brushing. Before you vacuum you need to remove heavy soiling and crusted mud. Then go over the coat with a brush to get as much off as possible. Where vacuuming excels is getting out fine dirt that is deep in the coat. It also loosens shedding hair, but doesn't replace a good shedding blade. Also, there is a difference between a proper horse vacuum and what you use domestically. Horse vacuums have adjustable power and special implements for the coat. They are great for removing dust and dander that defies curry combs and brushes, especially on a horse that loves to roll. I use the vacuum a lot in winter in place of bathing. If your horse tolerates clipping he should be ok with a vacuum, but you may need to be careful around the head. My guy loves having his head vacuumed so it does vary.
My horse vac had a very long hose, so that the noise of the vac was not so close to the animals. It was on wheels, and, was pretty quiet to begin with. After they got used to the noise they seemed to like it. It worked well to get the dander and dirt next to the skin.
We used to keep a shop vac in the barn for exactly this! PERFECT for helping desensitize young prospects immediately after clipper introduction! Which was NEVER done with any actual clipping.😘
Not to be one of those annoying posters... Unbuckling the front of the blanket first could be pre-disaster. My husband removed the blanket that way for me ( even though I told him not to)on a young horse and he got a static shock and pulled away. The blanket ended up hanging off his haunches and he panicked, ran, jumped the fence and the blanket got hooked up on it and it came off. It took 2-3 years to blanket or place anything on him without his terror and danger to me and I now ALWAYS do it inside a closed stall, back to front for removal/front to back for putting on. A million treats have helped the process greatly. This was a horse who was unflappable and didn't care the first time the saddle was put on.
Ohhhh yes! That is the real spa treatment - sand, shavings... Yep! no "stinky" sprays and shampoos - no licking and chewing for those products only for the natural ones. LOL
Instead of a challenge for Chase, I want to see a challenge for Matt...maybe a video about trying to speak Dutch? ;) Chase has the patience of a saint btw
Fun! Years ago i worked for a very tough horseman. At that time he had very valuable horses flown in from around the world as he was performing tendon ops instead of the usual ‘burning’. Anyway, I had to ‘brush’ these horses with only hay twisted into a figure 8. This was really massage. I had only one brush and that was for the mane and tail. He would regularly check for any signs of dirt or grease. Hard work for me. But I did continue this way with my own horses later on. Love your videos.
Many decades ago, when I was young, we got a vacuum for the stable. It wasn't a wash/dry. It was a really LOUD shopvac type machine. If you could get a horse to stand still for it it worked well removing dust. But you still had to brush the coat after to bring up the oils.
⚠️ I HAVE A VIDEO REQUEST!!!!! ⚠️ Could you try to ride western in one of your upcoming videos? I ride western and I would love to see an English rider try 🙂 Thank you for making great content ❤️
My father's mare was a Lippizan/Arabian mix and whenever she was brushed and cleaned, she had a beautiful grey coat, that was as white as snow...but the second she was outside again, she threw herself on the ground and ruined all the hard work. She was a stained, grey-ish, brow-ish, green-ish mess 99% of the time. Even 'dirty' your horse still looks so clean and sparkly, I'm almost jealous ;)
I always vacuum my horses, with an industrial vacuum cleaner and have done that for years! All my horses love it, from my youngest to my older stallions. (I have eight horses right now, but I have used it for all my other horses to and no one have disliked it so far.) Besides that the horses love it and gets realy clean, all equipment, stable environment, lungs and air gets cleaner to. So good luck!
I LOVE watching these guys!!! (Barn tour was awwwwwwsum!!) Vac, treat, vac, treat, vac, treat They catch on pretty quick 🤣 Only took about 3 sessions, lots of treats, and now mine love it I actually reversed my vac and get better results blowing the dirt and hair- and I use a regular old cheap shop vac.
Recently got back into horse riding after i took a break after I lost my childhood pony. Being a nurse it really helps to clear my head when I’m in the saddle. Saving up for a horse now is my goal x
Good video but imho the horses love the vacuum. Best I have seen is a shop vac plus regular home vacuum hose and attachment using a homemade adapter between the hoses. Chase is a very good boy.
Brushing is a good practice, it stimulates the horse’s lymph system and the fascia, and also brings up the natural oils from the horse’s skin. Although vacuuming may be good for a final cleaning, especially in an environment with fine dust (personally, I just go over my horses with a damp cloth after grooming when it is dry and dusty), I feel that it shouldn't replace regular brushing.
Amazed that you haven't heard of this before. Since the '60's we've been doing this with our horses with either a regular vac or a horse vac. They love it and it gets them much cleaner.
matt: and jesse is here distracting all of us, CHILLING IN THE BACKGROUND matt's inner thoughts: and jesse is here distracting all of us, BY BEING SO BEAUTIFUL my inner fanboy: *dies*
Just a thought, brushing helps remove dirt but also helps smooth and spread natural oils. Depending on how strong the suction of the vacuum, it may remove this crucial oils. Which means you would have to replenish when another oil. Probably not great for every day use but maybe whenever you wash! As long as a condition/oil is replaced
Chase's summer coat is easy to brush out. My horses have very thick winter coats and a brush won't get through it. I've wanted to try a vacuum to get down in to the hair.
You always look insanely good, but I feel like it got out of control in this video, like HOW CAN YOU BE SO HOT AND HANDSOME?! 😍🔥 also you guys are the funniest, I laughed 20 minutes straight 😂
Haha geweldige uitvinding voor bijv. Een zwart stoffig paard in de zomer waarbij alleen een borstel er over het stof niet genoeg weg haalt voor bijv een wedstrijd.
I’m 73 this week and when I had my two horses that I felt I spent hours a day grooming why they didn’t make a vacuum for horses. Just for the starting work to get the uck work done to let you concentrate on the fun details. Now I would go in with someone with the expertise and I with the idea and we both could make money. First you find a patent lawyer. I’ve learned so much in those 53 years. As they say, life got in the way. My Dad kept after me to design something to make life easier for horse people since horses and large dogs were my love. But I’ve been married for 47 years to the same man who loved me enough to buy me my thoroughbred and my smaller mare when he didn’t ride at all. We had two boys I couldn’t get interested in horses. None of my 4 g’children are horse crazy-not for me trying.
Me: spending a fortune on brushes and grooming equipment Matt: uses household vacuum cleaner Me the next day: *walks into the stables with a vacuum cleaner* Other horse owners: ........ Me: *starts vacuuming my horse* Other horse owners: "hello?...911 whats your emergency.....uuhhmm"
Wait, you can vacuum horses? Back in the day when we had a stable, hand grooming was the rule for the wife, barn rat teens, and our groom. Such a good horse, patient with the silly humans and their stuff. Nice blanket, the layers would present more of a challenge to the blanket destroying equines in the stable, though I have no doubt they would figure it out. Not sure the vacuum would work for removing the winter coat in the spring as you really need the shedding blade, but maybe there is a special nozzle for that? Being an old person, I cannot imagine a decent spring grooming without the human being covered with the hair that was groomed off, plus the local birds lining their nests with the hair left in the paddocks. It's challenging to meet the needs of all the living creatures. However I do use my indoor vacuum on my dog since each spring he is a 130 lb bundle of flying fur. He likes it.
