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Keep petting cows Robbie...it is good for mental health!
Good for my mental health too! I love kindness to animals.
I really liked Robbie petting the cows.
Am I the only one that is in a rabbit hole of hoof trimming? This channel being my fav!!
10:25 when the pus comes if you want to skip to that per the title. I always respect the way you know when to call the vet doctors when it becomes outside your expertise, it's very professional of you as a hoof expert with all that crusher machinery to know when to call the doctor! (I was sorry to hear about your family estate situation too, it sounded nasty but not uncommon with complex families etc. I hope you were able to salvage at least some cash via KZhead/GoFundMe or whatever etc. because it sounded very unfair.)
Proving once again that as boys get older their toys get bigger and more expensive. So happy for you that you are able to have the equipment that makes your job easier. Love the drone shots of Scotland that you share with us.
just boys? girl i just payed thousands for a new pc 💀
ohhh, thats how u get those shots, a drone!!
ohhh, thats how u get those shots, a drone!!
"The only difference between men and boys is the price & size of their toys." 😆 🤣
Poor puppy…I hope the vet gets there quickly
Lovely to see how gentle and caring Robby is about the cows- you can't teach empathy like that!
You can teach it, most empathetic people were brought up and raised in that ideal, humans are naturally selfish creatures and without being taught a less selfish way of thinking we were naturally devolve back into just self caring attitudes.
@@erickchristensen746 Well it's more complicated than that. We can only be taught empathy because its natural to humans. Humans are naturally altruistic, there is plenty of evidence in evolutionary biology (genetic advantages) anthropology (hunter-gatherers) and even primatology ( bonobos). Anatomically modern humans have been around over 100,000 yrs and it's only in the last 12,000 or so that, due to agriculture and animal husbandry, we created concepts of property, hierarchy, labor, slavery, inheritance, paternity and control of female sexuality. Not that hunter-gatherers are perfect angels of course, they have interpersonal conflicts but wherever and whenever they are found thegvare aggressively egalitarian. Humans in undomesticated communities share resources much more than we do, and infringe on each other's personal choices much less. This is well researched in both physical and cultural anthropology in particular. (However it is important not to conflate hunter-gatherers with other "primitive" tribes, a tribe even dabbling in horticulture or herding has more in common with us than with a hunter gatherer tribe). Humans evolved to be both self-centered and altruistic. Also we know you cannot be taught empathy if you do not have the corresponding brain structure and function. While it is not a diagnosis used in DSM (ie clinical psychology and psychiatry), psychopathy IS a construct used in experimental psychology/psychiatry (ie doing research). With factor 1 (traditional) psychopathy, lack of empathy and other symptoms like lack of fear/anxiety and impaired executive function can be seen in fMRI's as dramatic differences in the brains structure and function when compared with most people. Factor 1 is thought to be innate (unlike factor 2 psychopathy - formerly called sociopathy - which is thought to be a result of pervasive poverty, violence, abuse and neglect in early childhood). While someone with factor 2 can have their very minimal empathy developed a bit further, a person with factor 1 psychopathy *cannot* acquire affective empathy. Factor 1 can learn cognitive empathy and most do on their own (ie( learn to intellectually recognize emotions in others expressions) and will parrot what they think they're supposed to without actually "mirroring" (as in the psychological term). Relating remains on the level of a game to them, all they care about is the win condition. But for the rest of us, innate empathy will vary somewhat on the individual level, just like most qualities and talents. And you are right that it can also be further developed with the right experiences and instruction.
@Syhr Annihilated? He gave a compelling argument and statement over the subject being spoken and what I myself stated. Not everything on KZhead comments have to be immature shit-talking.
Robbie can show affection with the cow if he wants. It’s sweet. ❤️❤️❤️
Robbie is such a cute little kid 😭💜 he’s so pure when he’s petting the cow. 🥰
Graeme I remember when you did welding repairs yourself on your older Wopa at your former home! It is awesome to see how much your business has grown!
He sold his farm and received around 3 million dollars for it, not to mention he makes around a million dollars a year on youtube that makes far more than anything he will make from hoof trimming. Thats why he has over $500000-$750000 worth of vechicles in his garage.
Smart man eh😉
@@Christinasgifts Yep, 100%. He is a marketing/PR wizard. I would say he is far better at marketing than hoof trimming and he's a damn good hoof trimmer.
You sound a bit off bitter maybe 🤔 this man taught thousands to appreciate cows/ farmers by dealing with poopy bovine thats a special skill for that hes won his audience
@@Christinasgifts Yet making millions doing it. Not bitter at all, just merely pointing out facts. It sounds like the bitter one is you because you don't like the truth. Again he doesn't do this out of kindness of his heart, he does it for views which equals dollars and its that simple. I garantee he started his youtube to help people that has morphed into a multi-million dollar business and we are not talking about his actual hoof trimming business.
I can't imagine the "hurt so good" feeling that came as it burst like that.
Ikr
Must have felt amooohzing to the cow!
@@barath4545 Definitely a Mooood Lifting experience... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣
Idk if you've ever had a sizeable abscess drained, but just the pressure being relieved alone is enough to really lift your spirits about it, ESPECIALLY when you're walking on it. Poor girl. Glad she's getting some painkillers
I'm suddenly remembering Dave Lister getting over his space mumps... and his space mumps getting all over everything!
That was so sweet that Robbie was caressing the cows😌
it would be very interesting if you made a video alongside a vet , so you both could explain how each sees the problem and how would you solve it
That's a good idea!
In hiking, we used to say, “if you catch it at the hot spot, it won’t become a blister. Better to listen to the pain when it starts than let it fester.” Seems like hoof trimming very similar. The faster you treat a small or slight seeming imperfection or sore spot, pain point, the faster you can move on to avoid the bigger issues. Cheers.
Young Robbie is great on camera--good personality, very natural, and cute, of course. You may be mentoring the next KZhead star, HGP!
Yeah he's coming for Graham's job.
Plus he gave the cow some love and that was so sweet 😭
Started as 1 guy, now three. Give a man a fish he eats for a day, but teach a man how to fish and he eats for a lifetime. Teaching others will help care for these animals far longer than 1 man can do alone. All the animals u gentlemen have brought comfort to, God bless your hands as u help them. Much respect 🌹🌹🌹
How wonderful that Kevin and Craig are now such good hoof trimmers that you are happy to relinquish some jobs to them entirely. You would be amazing to work with and you have taken time and care to get Kevin and Craig to this level, and they have put in the hard work to get there. Well done guys, helping cows one hoof at a time. By the way it would be good for you to come out with a travel mug that keeps the drink hot and has a spill proof lid.
Just a suggestion for the bars over the side gates...pool noodles. You don't have to leave them on the bars when you pack up but can easily slip them on the bars when you set up. Protect that noggin of yours! If you can't find pool noodles pipe insulation works too. Glad to see the bull has some improvement even if not 100%...he does look more comfortable.
The other option is thick pipe lagging, that stuff looks similar in appearance and is probably cheaper (though nowhere near as colourfull)
The pool noodles sipped over the metal parts where it touches the animals' legs would make the experience more comfortable for them.
@@curiousone6129 I don't doubt it. I merely tossed in a second option with similar results
I bet that girl felt SOOOO much better when that abscess drained!!!! And if anyone deserves this much success, it's you. You put your success into making these animals' feel good and happy, and in making the world and lives around you better. Thank you for making us part of all the good and beauty to add to the world!
I felt some vicarious pain relief if that makes any sense at all.
@@jamesdrake2378 It really does. I've had a painful abscess on my leg before that burst and drained almost as explosively as that hoof ulcer. I went from barely being able to walk to being almost pain free in the matter of minutes.
I was thinking the same - what relief it must have been if only for a little bit.
@@jamesdrake2378yes, I know exactly what you mean.
Robbie is just a star. Love how he takes care of the cows in the crush. What a fab kid!
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Greetings from Michigan, U.S.A. I've been watching a long time. I'm so happy and proud of you, your team, and your family! And as I've said before...blessings to the bovine who serve mankind so well and the caring hands that tend them!
You sound so… cool!!! 😮/gen
I'm from MI also..❤
Love you and God loves you
Make sure you put eye and ear protection on each of your crushes, especially with young/junior employees. Noticed lately some slacking off re protective equipment. Had a young fella lose his eye to a massive splinter of wood while using mechanical splitter recently. Nothing the ophthalmologist could do except set his socket up for a false eye. Don't make the same mistake.
I imagine that cow felt sooo much relief when that abscess popped hopefully she'll start feeling so much better. Love the new crush!
man, I don't have anything to do with cows, hoof trimming, or anything at all with anything you do but I'll still tell you man, I love your work. you're extremely relaxing to watch and I love learning about something someone else is passionate about
The garage is getting more and more impressive. Back to watching cows being helped.
Robbie I love that you pet cows 🙏💕 takes a real man to help animals and show kindness 😍🤗🙏💕🇨🇦
Hope Robbie keeps visiting…he is adorable, and seems to have such a good gentle heart! Reminds me of my own nephew! ❤️
That abscess so needed to burst! Bet she felt a lot better once it had drained. I love your videos and I am so delighted someone as great as you who has put in so much hard work and loves every bit of it, is so successful. You fully deserve it and it brings me enormous joy to see you and all the family enjoying everything you’ve earned. The new Wopa is great as well and I like all the flags all round the garage. Proud to be one of the herd 😀🐄x
I love your compassion . I am a nurse and retired medically, thank you as I enjoy your videos
That pop of pus was incredible in so many ways; volume, velocity… just astounding! I bet that poor girl feels so much better after all that happened in just a few short minutes. Congratulations to the happy couple with the new baby boy! I wish them all good health and happiness. Thank you for sharing this with us. It was amazing from start to finish. I absolutely love the aerial shots you included. Seeing your beautiful countryside is always a pleasure. ☺️💕
What minute of the video was it at??
@@aniafrania1447 10:27 after Robby does a jog down the aisle and HGP giggles at him. 🤣
Ikkmmmmi
It was soo cute when Robby was fondling the cow aka petting her ❤😊
Thank you Robbie for being so kind to the cows.
Robbie is such a sweetheart towards the cows! He'll be fantastic in the animal welfare industry someday
I really like when you take us along as you drive down the country side. I may never get to see Scotland in person, yet through your channel I get a nice view of your beautiful country. I also enjoy seeing the cows, I miss living on a farm.
As someone who was lucky enough to make it over to Scotland, I would REALLY recommend giving it a try to save up and make the trip!
I'm glad he's allowing his son Robbie to watch and learn in his footsteps
Aww Robbie is a darling ....seeing him patting the cow while it was being worked on was so sweet
I am possibly one of your more unusual subscribers. This is a message from South Africa. Been to Scotland a number of times and travelled all over. God's own country, so beautiful. I love your culture and sense of identity including you distinctive accent. As an engineer I really appreciate your narration in regards to stress, stress fractures/cracks and how they develop and how you dress hoofs to relieve and mitigate impact damage. Lastly, your theme song and music is great.
Your face when you introduced your new toy was pure joy! Like a kid on Xmas morning!
It's Scotland. That was gorgeous summer weather. Light rain, coming straight down, only light clouds. Looks great to me. And grats to Ethan and his new child. And the addition is looking good
That was comical seeing Robbie’s reaction when he was told, “come on there Robbie, stop fondling the cows!” Lmbo loved it!
I love the drive to the farm. Really beautiful countryside. ❤❤❤🇺🇸
I loved Robbie stroking the cow’s head. It must be uncomfortable for them to be in that machine. He’s a natural, comforting her like that.
Given the arid conditions we've got down here, the rain in your neck of the woods is truly beautiful weather!
Agreed!
Was going to send you a Nebraska state flag to hang in your garage but glad to see someone already beat me to it. The wall of flags really came together nicely. Love the channel. As a vet tech student, its been a great way for me to see all sorts of issues with cows feet that I wouldn't otherwise get the chance to see, and learn from you, how best to treat them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us through your channel. You're amazing!
I love how excited you get when showing us the new crush. Your happiness is so refreshing
I'm so glad you're able to expand to include another person and a new car too! Congratulations! 🥳 Also, whoever came up with making a driveable crush is a genius.
Yes Now he is an all terrain hoof gp. No more dings in the truck. He he haha. Crush on. My good man.
Graeme, I expect that you’ll soon have a crush that does routine trimming all by itself and just call you over when there’s a problem! Seriously, the new (to you) crush is awesome and I’m really happy that you’ll be able to reach cattle with serious issues sooner (the truck is beautiful too). I’m glad you didn’t have to get that Bad Boy bull into the crush - he was really giving you the stink eye!
The way they're breeding cows to have bigger and bigger udders without improving their bone structure, I think we're more likely to see mechanical udders before seeing a crush that doesn't require human intervention.
Congrats on the growing business. Treads are terrific on ranch and farm soil. Benjamin Holt invented track treads as he needed something that could handle the sandy, muddy soil of California's San Joaquin Delta region. He later merged with another company and they formed Caterpillar. Of course the design was also later used for military equipment. I'm grew up with Ben Holt's descendants; several of whom still live in the Stockton, California area and Central Valley.
There's no substitute for a trained eye when doing stuff like trimming because no machine can have the intuition to be able to know where to look on a hoof or trim even though you're not seeing anything.
@@beez1717 Of course you’re right - I was being facetious. I loved the shot of Graeme using the hand control to steer while sitting in a chair inside the crush - that is a very posh crush!
When I saw that I was like “that’s a bloody tank!” But in all seriousness I’m so glad you can continue and grow and help these cows
Thought you meant the bull at first. Different kind of tank. 😆
I wish you could bring that beautiful weather to the American Midwest! Sure we had a few storm cells go through today but we are vastly under watered! Much love to you all!
I’m between Solsberry and Stanford Ind and we’re flooded!!
We're in the same situation in the northeast too. We need rain badly.
i remember first finding your videos and you had your old red crush. I’m glad that people are now seeing how talented you are and with their views your able to afford the luxury’s hard working people rarely get to see or even buy.
Don't knock the rain. We are very dry here & there are multiple fires...& that's never a good thing. Rain would be welcome here... Love the aerial views of the landscape...beautiful place!
You need to pay robbie just to please and love on the cows while you work on them. Before you embarrassed him con camera he was busy making the cow happy as he could thats priceless. Please make robbie your permanent trim buddy his job keeping those babys distracted through love.
Graeme ‘s hysterical laugh tells me all I need to know big boys new toys ! Lol
Love it. Such a humble guy. Super cars in the new built shed, then off to work getting all covered in shit..... You can easily tell that pride is taken with the work. Stumbled across this channel now I can't stop watching
Mild flex showing off the cars...
I was wondering when I'd find the comment about the cars 😂 I love it 😁 Guy loves his job and has good taste in cars 🚗💨💨
What an AWESOME new addition to your growing business! WooHoo! I’ve been an avid follower since before Craig joined in. Look how far your hard work, your dedication to the cows in your care and your winning personality has gotten you. I’m not a “car person” but even I am impressed by those beauties lined up in your garage. 🙀❤️
👍🏼 congratulations on your new toy from KZhead…. You deserve it you do so much you help so many animals thank you thank you. I hope the special gift goes on and on in your life you seem like quite the special kind of guy.🥰‼️🇨🇦 👍🏼 COGRATS WITH THE NEW TOY🎂👏🏼👏🏼
I thought it was nice to see the guy giving the cow a little love while you worked on her! He has a big heart ❤
Congratulations on your new purchase, Graeme! And congrats to Ethan and his wife and baby! Well done, all!
Thankyou it's very much appreciated. 👍
I can't decide what I look forward to most in your videos: the hoof trimming, the scenery on the way to the trims, or the music in your videos. Cheers on your continued success!
The scenery in this video is stunning. Great photography by Graeme. A Scottish rainy day just makes everything greener.
That bull stood up and was like " Don't even think about stepping on to this property!"
The Scottish landscapes take my breath away.😮❤
So love seeing the drone footage of Wigtown. Brings back so many childhood memories. Walking down that hill to the martyrs stake,drinking from the spring just past the Kirk, cream teas in the bowling green club house and of course cattle show day. Such a beautiful part of Scotland.
That Robbie is a cutie, miss CB, poor cow, hope she turns well soon.🐄🌞🐘🍁🇨🇦
4:36pm Scotland’s countryside is gorgeous! 😊❤
The scenery The music The humble attitude of the GP And now THE TANK Love this channel keep it up
Where is at? England?
Another Wopa! I didn't see that coming but it makes perfect sense. I remember when you fixed the old one all the time. This looks perfect for one man operation, it's compact and will probably fit into all sorts of small spaces that you used to go into with the old one. Yeah, I thought car too, but this is way better. The happiness you felt was all over your face. Enjoy!
Wow I remember your first crush…you did so many running repairs and welding jobs. Your journey has been a real pleasure to witness. You’ve worked so hard and you deserve it Graeme…from that crush to super cars in your shed 💜
Wow! You drove your crush itself! That’s so cool, Graeme! More good news for more cows who get seen by you!💕👍🏼🐄 Kev is funny and Robby is so loving to the cow. Great guys.
Those drone shots are ‘Chef’s Kiss’ status....ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL💯🔥👍
Still loving the content. My youngest daughter and I have been watching for a few years now.
Absolutely thrilled to see your dedication and love for your job! Reminds me why I drive semi trucks here in the US. Absolutely love my job, I get paid to travel the country in an apartment on wheels! That statement "if you love your job you'll never work a day in your life" rings true. I wouldn't trade it for the world. Keep up the great work Graeme! You help make farms better one cow at a time!
The Drone shots of the countryside in this video take the cake...LOVELY! Track drive....Track Drive? who would have imagined...awesome!
You ALWAYS find creative ways to change up your vids with fresh ideas. You’re clever like that.
It makes me smile when I watch the cows. It reminds me of the little things about my Great Grandfather's farm growing up. My older cousins and youngest uncle swinging in the hay shed. I couldn't wait to grow old enough to do it too. But they always chased me out of the barn by telling me that the big spiders and snakes lived in the hay and liked to bite little girls. lol but I can still smell the hay just watching this and the smell of Bag Balm that my Great Grandfather, Grandfather, Dad,Great Uncle,and my Uncle put on the cows teats when they took the milking machine off of them. I still use it for everything that ails me and my Grand daughters believe it is my magic medicine.
It appears a man can never have enough toys. Honestly hilarious. The Wopa is the best a man could ask for as part of his job. You soooo love your job its great to watch you all. 🙂
Great to see the South African flag on the wall. Love the new crush and the cars - oh yeah, those too. So glad though that the cows are relieved of the pain they were in and that the bull has improved. Well done on your success Graeme - you've worked really hard and deserve the rewards. ❤️🏁🇿🇦🏴🐄
The Scottish countryside and the Kirk in which you live is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.. OH…the machinery is pretty awesome as well! What makes your channel so great is the LOVE and AFFECTION you have for the cattle you treat…and the passion with which you conduct your work. Much Love to you and your family; your wife is a peach of a lass. PS… You need to see the 💈 Barber; your hair is as wiggy wild as my son’s…and mine as well…
Great news that you are now in a position to have 2 crushes & work to split the load up. Craig has become a great Hoof trimmer thanks to your teaching & Kev & Robbie will now learn the right way too. Congratulations on the 3rd crush. I remember the go fund me for the KVT glad you can now fund yourself .
The Gofundme was for the Appleton.
Big boys & their toys!! Loving it from deep South, USA.
Now that's an impressive piece of hardware. Such a guy toy!!!!! You go Graham!!!! So happy you guys have something to show off, you've earned it!!!! Never thought I would love watching cows being trimmed, but thank you, it's now the highlight of my day.
Just found your channel. I love that you care for these animals. You can tell your heart is in it
Oh my I m so happy for all of your success only thing you need to do is give us more footage of your gorgeous landscapes absolutely beautiful
I totally agree. It's beautiful there.
Such an honor to watch your business grow over time, been watching since the old wopa
Who’d ov thort sitting here on my farm in Australia watching you doing cow hooves , gosh I really enjoy it thank you Aussie Rob
Bro, circle of life type thing! I remember when I started watching your videos, you had your little wopa barely hanging on for dear life. And how excited you were when you got your Appleton. And then with the KVK. And now you've gone full circle back to the wopa. Life works in mysterious ways sometimes! I'm so happy for you!! Also, I'm glad that poor girl's absess drained out, she probably felt so much better after that happened.
Really interesting to see the difference in hoof horn texture under different living conditions. My only parallel experience is knowing my dog’s nails will be softer and easier to trim after a bath.
Thank you for always thinking of ways to help the cows and bulls. Love your channel 🐄🐂
Love this channel, love all the people Mrs GP, Craig and Robbie, the farmers and so on, love the scenery, love all the education we get in trimming cow's hooves, love the cows and bulls and especially love Mr. Grahm Parker.
Robbie you go right ahead and fondle the cows! They love it. Graham you have come so far. I remember double digits and I am so happy it is working for you!
It's amazing how much you seem to have gone up in the last year or 2. Like I remember when you were alone and had a crush. Now you have a coworker, 3 crushes. A new house. A lovely wsre house and even working on an expansion. You have prospered quite a bit it seemed and it nice to see
Great video. I hope that poor cow starts getting better. That looks so painful. Nice to see Kevin & Robbie
I’m glad you’ve been so blessed that your now able to get such great equipment 💕💕💕
Congratulations on your new equipment! It's pretty amazing. Robbie & Kev are adorable.
Love how much passion you have sir. Its refreshing.
That’s one nifty piece of machinery. Glad you are able to expand your business.
I never get tired of seeing your beautiful Scottish countryside, so green and well watered. Love the fact that it rains so much in your summers. Here in the USA, northern Illinois near Chicago, we are having a hot, humid, muggy summer. Temps will hit 91 F today with a heat index of 101 F. If we're lucky, we'll get relief tomorrow with a thunderstorm. Scotland's weather sounds ideal to me! (p.s. Love your curly hair look!)
I second that! I’m in the same area and idk abt u guys but it honestly felt muggier than it did yesterday even tho it was (allegedly 😂) 15/20 degrees cooler
I am in the same area, but it is at least a bit cooler this week. I cannot physically take hot weather.
I'm always glad to hear someone loves their job. You job looks like hard work, and looks as though it can run into long hours. I find these videos interesting. Thanks for what you do.
"I'm in a tank and you're not!" haha that is an amazing bit of machinery! Great to see your company grow, glad to be a part of it.
You've probably heard this time and time again, but you are fantastic at what you do, Graeme! The service you provide these cows is invaluable and it's wonderful to see the passion you have for your job. You are an absolutely amazing hoof trimmer and human being and it's always a pleasure to watch your videos and see how you're able to help countless numbers of cows. Keep up the incredible work!!!
I've been watching your channel since the beginning. I can't believe how far you've come. It's incredible and your knowledge of what you do is astounding. Congratulations on all the progress you have made. I can't believe you have over 1 million subscribers! I'm so happy for you. 😁 You deserve all the success you have.
Scotland is breathtaking. Such a beautiful place.