Inside the ranch.
Jiang Feng led the wild horse into the stable.
At this moment, the wild horse was still a bit panicked, observing the surroundings.
Seeing there were a dozen domesticated horses here, it calmed down a bit.
Horses observe their kind to judge their living environment.
The drone followed them into the stable.
Live viewers in the streaming room: 120,000+
Jiang Feng looked at the horses in the stable and said to the viewers:
"I have too few horses in my ranch. At Maodeng Ranch, there are other big ranches with dozens of horses, usually released to run freely on the grassland."
"Horses are much smarter than cows or sheep. There's an old saying, 'An old horse knows the way,' meaning horses know where their home is and will return when it's time."
"So if you raise horses well, it can be quite stress-free."
"Of course, you still have to follow when releasing them, to prevent accidents."
"Once my ranch stabilizes, I'll raise more horses."
Hearing Jiang Feng's words, many viewers responded:
[The ranch owner must be loaded!]
[How much would so many horses cost!]
[Raising horses is expensive! Not even worth considering without millions!]
[Just watched the video, is the streamer really this strong? Wrestling with a wild horse barehanded?]
Jiang Feng didn't look at the comments, leading the wild horse into a separate stable.
The wild horse glanced around, seemingly a bit resistant.
Jiang Feng gently calmed it down, stabilizing its emotions.
After all, it's the wild horse's first night at the ranch, sure to feel uneasy.
"I'll let you out tomorrow morning, don't be afraid."
Jiang Feng patted its face, and the wild horse gradually calmed down.
The presence of other horses in the stable made the wild horse feel safe. It entered the stable, where there was a soft pile of hay, but it still remained standing.
Jiang Feng spoke to the viewers in the streaming room:
"Wild horses sleep standing up; domesticated horses spend some time standing and some time lying down to sleep."
"A horse will only lie down to sleep in a very safe and comfortable environment."
"Standing sleep isn't of great quality. For instance, some families have narrow stables, where horses can only stand, so they run to the grassland to sleep and make up for sleep."
"My stables have plenty of space, divided into separate sections with hay piles inside, and feed troughs and water troughs outside, making the horses comfortable inside."
He stood outside the stable, with the wild horse inside separated by wooden rails.
The wild horse had a mark on its neck and its coat was somewhat dirty and tangled.
This was due to many people trying to capture it in recent days.
The horse's excellent genes were too tempting for horse tamers who have raised horses for years.
But now, this horse belongs to him.
Jiang Feng stood inside the stable, admiring his horse.
Xiaojin Hua came through the door crack into the ranch, scampering over.
Horses on both sides inside the stable lowered their heads, curiously watching Xiaojin Hua.
They seemed puzzled by Little One's movements.
From Jiang Feng's perspective, it was like a king entering his kingdom, with knights on either side saluting the king.
Xiaojin Hua ran to Jiang Feng's feet, barked twice, then sat and used her hind legs to scratch her ears, looking very relaxed.
Dogs have pure emotions, without many thoughts, simply wanting to be beside their owner.
Jiang Feng temporarily didn't pay her attention, focusing on the wild horse in the stable.
This wild horse is beautiful. Tomorrow, we'll give it a bath, then release it to graze on the grassland.
Later, I'll get a lighter saddle so it can be ridden.
You can ride without a saddle, but it's unstable and makes communication with the horse difficult.
Jiang Feng jogged back on the horse because riding bareback requires slow speeds; otherwise, one can easily fall off.
"Alright, that's it. I'm off now."
"I'll see you again tomorrow morning."
Jiang Feng spoke to the wild horse, then turned to leave.
The wild horse neighed twice, then went near the hay pile and lay down.
This wild horse was exhausted.
It had been abandoned by the herd leader, living alone, unable to sleep soundly at night.
A lone wild horse is a target for wolf packs.
If it sleeps too deeply, it might end up inside a wolf's belly.
During the day, horse tamers chase it, leaving it no rest.
Now having reached Jiang Feng's ranch, perhaps it's found its best home.
The wild horse lay on the hay pile, the surrounding domesticated horses were gentle; their occasional snorts made the wild horse feel safe.
It gradually fell asleep.
Jiang Feng went outside to inspect the ranch.
Outside the courtyard were the sheep pen and cow barn.
The sheep pen and cow barn were red brick with roofs, very spacious.
Jiang Feng circled the sheep pen to check the situation.
Yang Maolin and Niu Erhe were adding grass to the sheep.
The drone was filming the ranch situation.
Thousands of sheep gathered together create a scene that naturally inspires envy.
[The rich second generation of the prairie isn't just talk!]
[Streamer, send me some sheep!]
[Pastoral life feels so blissful!]
Jiang Feng saw the comments from everyone.
By this time, it was already evening, and ranch staff were about to clock out and rest.
Jiang Feng looked at the sheep in the pen and spoke:
"The life of a herdsman isn't as relaxing as you might think. The prairie is almost far from the world, with no delivery, no cinemas, and no places for foot baths and massages."
"Additionally, herdsmen sometimes carry significant risks."
"The prices of cattle and sheep fluctuate, sometimes resulting in complete losses."
"Take Old Yang, do you know why he's worked at my place for so long?"
Upon hearing Jiang Feng's words, the viewers perked up their ears to listen.
Real stories always touch people's hearts more deeply.
Today's livestream was nearing its end, and the evening grazing had finished, winding down the day's highlights.
Seeing 120,000 viewers in the streaming room, Jiang Feng thought it'd be a good time to share some interesting stories.
He then smiled and said to Yang Maolin in the sheep pen: "Old Yang, come over here."
At the same time, he told the viewers in the streaming room: "Old Yang has raised cattle and sheep all his life and has a wealth of experience. He's worked here as a long-term hand for twelve years."
"He knows these cattle and sheep better than I do. It's thanks to him that these animals are raised so well."
Yang Maolin approached Jiang Feng, and the viewers watched, feeling admiration for the genuine and humble herdsman.
"Old Yang, I'm streaming, and many viewers say raising cattle and sheep is easy."
"What do you think?"
Jiang Feng asked with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Yang Maolin waved his hand and said: "Not easy at all. Aside from the long hours of care, one has to consider price factors, always fearing something may go wrong."
"Especially during windy, rainy, or snowy weather, it's terrifying."
"A single blizzard can destroy a herdsman's year's efforts."
"When I was younger, I raised hundreds of sheep and took out loans to buy lambs."
"But then, it rained heavily for a period, many of my sheep died, and I owed a lot of money. After that, I stopped raising sheep myself and started working at large ranches."
"With this settled herding method, having proper houses and sheep pens is good, as sheep aren't afraid even in heavy rain or snow."
Yang Maolin recalled the past, still feeling sentimental.
That disaster made him never consider raising sheep by himself again, unwilling to endure such risks again.
After Yang Maolin finished speaking, Jiang Feng added: "Herders live by following water and grass, as staying in one grassland too long leads to degradation, forcing them to move to new places to graze, to protect the grassland."
"Many small herdsmen don't have money to build such sheep and cattle pens and can only make fences, which means worse conditions and higher risks."
"With my type of settled herding method, substantial investments are needed initially, including renting grasslands, buying cattle and sheep, and building houses."
"So, nothing is easy."
Their stories deeply moved the viewers in the streaming room.
[I understand now; being a herdsman requires wealth for it to be easy.]
[Hahaha, indeed, that's the truth!]
[The streamer is a big deal!]
[Today's wild horse taming segment blew my mind!]
The comments remained lively.