ZACK, I JUST DISCOVERED YOUR VIDEOS. YOU ARE THE BEST TRAINER I HAVE EVER KNOWN. I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU 15 YRS AGO BEFORE I LET A LIAR SELL ME A HORSE THAT ROBBED ME OF MY ABILITY TO WALK. THIS PERSON HAD BEEN MY RIDING INSTRUCTOR FOR OVER 10 YRS. I HAD TO TAKE A BREAK FROM RIDING FOR A FEW YEARS WHILE I WENT TO COLLEGE. ONCE I WAS EDUCATED AND HAD A GREAT JOB IN THE MEDICAL FIELD I MADE ENOUGH MONEY TO SUPPORT MY OWN HORSE. OF COURSE, I WANTED THE PERSON WHO TAUGHT ME TO RIDE TO FIND THE RIGHT HORSE FOR ME. THIS PERSON HAD CHANGED BUT I DID NOT REALIZE SHE HAD BEEN CORRUPTED BY MONEY AND NO LONGER CARED WHAT HORSE SHE BOUGHT AND SOLD. EVEN WHEN I SAW HER SELL A 5 YR OLD GREEN MARE TO A FAMILY FOR THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN TO RIDE I STILL DID NOT REALIZE HOW CORRUPT MY INSTRUCTOR HAD BECOME. IF ONLY I WOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU I BET I WOULD NOT BE IN THIS WHEELCHAIR. ZACK, THANK YOU FOR BEING THE GREAT TRUSTWORTHY AND HONEST PERSON THAT YOU ARE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Oh Walter, I just love you! You are a person in a horse suit! I fell in love with your when your video was first put up a few years ago~ Zach, YOU are the bomb! It is so evident that you are so patient, loving and excellent at what you do, your horses are more than happy to do whatever you have taught them. Walter, if I could have afforded you, I would have been the happiest girl ever! ❤️🔥Maybe one day I'll have the good fortune to visit the ranch and purchase a horse like you! But, in my humble opinion, NO HORSE could come close to your awesome personality! 😘
I love your patience, kindness, caring,and LOVE you give and show to your animals I'm sure it was hard for you to let go of Walter. Thank you for sharing I so enjoyed and giggled through watching your teaching of Walter's abilities and personality
WOW, I'm blown away. You are such an amazing compassionate trainer. You really should start a training school & teach others how to train under your method. Well Done!!!
I’ve watched this video more than once…thank you Zackery for helping make our horse world a much better place This video especially touches me like the first time I saw Dances with Wolves…it proves there a things in life that make this tough old world a beautiful place..thank you for your kindness & inspiration
And I thought David Archer was good. You, sir, are one very, very, very good horseman. I hope whoever bought this horse appreciates the training you have put into this horse. Well done.
Best trained horse I ever seen! You are an excellent trainer and narrator!! You are so calm, and he trusts you implicitly. He is beautiful. Amazing work!!!
This is awesome Thanks for sharing. If you will keep this on There are a lot of people who can learn you don't have to beat your horse to get them to listen. You have a great attitude. Awesome trainer.
How could you even think of selling such a gorgeous buddy like Walter, he is just precious....? Yes he would miss you very much in deed! I sure hope you kept him? Congratulations on the training of this beautiful boy! I love the sitting poses!
I could go to sleep listening to your voice (in a good way). I feel like I'm listening to a wonderful book.I agree being able to be way back away from a group has to be ok! or just change your mind and go for a ride alone and be ok with it while leaving the group behind.
RSVP to jeolney55@yahoo.com I am 64 years old and in the market for what will probably be my last horse. Need safe , sound and sane.... gaited and a pleasure to ride. Should be 15h +. Need not be registered. Temperament is very important. What is your finders fee? Thanks for your great videos. They are a joy. I would appreciate your contact info. All creatures great and small....
Dude; you've just blown me away! Everything I do, now just seems like a speck to what you do! This stuff you do is so important in their training. I spend a lot of time doing all kinds of stuff to get a horse feeling secure in this modern world. Here in South Australia I deal with mainly english riding people who don't really understand all this stuff. They just seem to think a horse has problems or its acting naughty when it gets scared or spooky!... Basically because they're just wanting a horse to be educated to perform all their transitions. But when it comes to riding outside the arena or any other activities, they don't get why their horses are like that. They just expect so much from their horses, yet don't understand why a horse needs this kind of foundational training. Or may be there just isn't any interest to begin with?? Thanks for sharing man... Keep it up!
I have had my horse for 30 years.. he will be 36 next month.... can not imagine not having him, however each day is truly a gift. Must be prepared for the inevitable... I see this is what you do for a living.... didn't realize that, when I made my previous comment... would LOVE a horse like walter.....however, my wallet would not ever be able to afford it. Being disabled,dont see that happening in this lifetime.... made me feel better knowing this is what you do. Couldn't imagine selling a horse with such a bond to you, until I realized this IS your wrok...and what work you do! wow!
As a horsewoman since I was 12.. now 57... You are truly doing an amazing job with your horses. I have no idea how you could have parted with Walter, but just wow. If I could ride still, I know where I'd bring my next horse for training. It's obvious you take the time and enjoy what you are doing.
I realize this is an old post. I hope the person that bought Walter is giving him a great home. I can't imagine putting so much into an animal with so much lovely character then selling him. I would be heartbroken. You're such a talented horseman/ horse training expert.
Fantastic horsemanship... you can read a horse like a book and how lucky that horse was to get you! Impressive. I am sure he has found his forever home. Enjoyed the video
Zackery, you should teach clinics on your training methods! The world needs more horsepeople like you! I know people who have spent over 50K on horses that are afraid of their own shadows. Great work, sir!
For those of you interested here are the auction results from Walter's sale. pastsales.thehorsebay.com/grand-larceny-walter/?auction_id=122. Zach, if you don't want this posted you're of course welcome to delete it. What an amazing horse. I'm 70 and haven't ridden for 35 years but did enjoy trail riding as a younger man. I finally got myself a horse property and it would take a horse like Walter for me to get back in the saddle; that's for sure. I've been on the back of what Mark Twain would have called a genuine Mexican Plug and I don't think I've got enough time left to recover from another fall like that. Wonderful stuff Mister Stevens.
amazing job, wonderful to see good treatment and understanding of animal, this is what the Lord meant by stweardship in this world. Patience and understanding is the Lord's way not compulsion. Now if we could only make govt people know this.
I hope that Walter went to a fine home.... I live down here and I have never seen anything in the Foxtrotter breed like this! You have done an amazing job, and you have made us feel better about owning this breed. (We are old quarter horse people and still own and ride some we raised). We mainly trailride now..... but there you cannot put a price on safety. LOVE YOUR PRESENTATION!
Just went down a rabbit hole and found your video. Walter reminds me so much of my coming 7 year old Thoroughbred love of my life. He's super curious about everything and we are pretty strongly joined up. I've been exploring ways to mix up his training and your video has given me some very good ideas. We did a lot of competitive trail riding once he was solidly backed and I've shot water pistols off of him, walked him through piles of "trash", hanging vines, tarps, teeter-totters, etc. His answer to just about everything is "Okay mom. Whatever." I'm hoping to do mounted archery and also make it to a mounted police clinic. He'll never be for sale though. :)
I just loved watching you and Walter, and listening to your narration. It's one of the most interesting and beautiful videos I've ever seen on UA-cam, just at random. I am not a rider, but have always loved horses ever since I rode pack horses bareback up at our cabin in Mt Rainier as a kid. They were left in our care by hunters, so they wouldn't get shot in deer season. I had no idea what I was doing, but loved 'em, and wasn't afraid. Thank you for such a beautiful visit with you and Walter. I hope he finds a loving home with someone who understands him like you do.
i really enjoyed this video. you covered so much stuff for trail riding. Walter is a special horse. have to keep you in mind for my next horse. color me impressed 👍
You are wonderful and patient with Walter. Hope you train more like this. Much more practical than barrel racing. Walter sure loves to please you. I'm sure that a man and his horse spent more time together in the Old West when they depended on each other more. Walter is a cute name.
Walter is a great horse. I bet he's gonna fetch a great price, and well worth it. Wish I was in the market for one, because I would bid on him, too many horses, not enough time. Good luck Walter & Zach
I am in love with Walter.. I wish i could afford him he is amazing I have always wanted a trail horse that I could go off in to the woods in case of "zombie apoc" or disaster situation. lol who would not cost me my life in a shaky situation ... here is one thing you didn't show How is he with dogs? I want my dog to be able to walk beside or ride behind me ..
This horse must cost billions and billions dollars!!! Damn Fantastic!!! Great respect from me - you have done perfect job. I really hope to become same close with my young horses like you are!
Just awesome. Impossible not to fall in love with Walter. Lucky new owner. Have you thought about making sure a horse won't walk under a tree limb and knock you off?
i have a pin tail pony mini one . he's my best buddy but whaat you showed us was awesome i wish i could teach my horse this!! keep it up awesome video!!
You sir are a horse god!! I would've loved to have him sure wish you could train my filly she loves chasing traps an follows me like a puppy bad thing she super stubborn got a paint too same as my baby he rotten he actes like a dog love chasing traps ect. Lol YOU ARE AMAZING TRAINER!!!
Oh my gosh, I have NEVER seen anything like this! "ready for isis" I LOVE IT! I think you need to have a active you tube page as well as a face book page. If I had the money, I don't think I would purchase a horse from anyone else other than you. I fell in love with Walter. I hope he found a great forever home. When I am ready, I would love to know how to contact you. Hands down, I will buy my next horse from you!
I'll tell you one damn thing, if i owned a horse like Walter damned if I would part with him for any amount of $$. they don't come along like him very often..
I know u posted this last year and u may not answer but how did u teach him to sit and lay down? I've been training one of my 3 year olds and I can't figure it out
ZACK, I JUST DISCOVERED YOUR VIDEOS. YOU ARE THE BEST TRAINER I HAVE EVER KNOWN. I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU 15 YRS AGO BEFORE I LET A LIAR SELL ME A HORSE THAT ROBBED ME OF MY ABILITY TO WALK. THIS PERSON HAD BEEN MY RIDING INSTRUCTOR FOR OVER 10 YRS. I HAD TO TAKE A BREAK FROM RIDING FOR A FEW YEARS WHILE I WENT TO COLLEGE. ONCE I WAS EDUCATED AND HAD A GREAT JOB IN THE MEDICAL FIELD I MADE ENOUGH MONEY TO SUPPORT MY OWN HORSE. OF COURSE, I WANTED THE PERSON WHO TAUGHT ME TO RIDE TO FIND THE RIGHT HORSE FOR ME. THIS PERSON HAD CHANGED BUT I DID NOT REALIZE SHE HAD BEEN CORRUPTED BY MONEY AND NO LONGER CARED WHAT HORSE SHE BOUGHT AND SOLD. EVEN WHEN I SAW HER SELL A 5 YR OLD GREEN MARE TO A FAMILY FOR THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN TO RIDE I STILL DID NOT REALIZE HOW CORRUPT MY INSTRUCTOR HAD BECOME. IF ONLY I WOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU I BET I WOULD NOT BE IN THIS WHEELCHAIR. ZACK, THANK YOU FOR BEING THE GREAT TRUSTWORTHY AND HONEST PERSON THAT YOU ARE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Oh Walter, I just love you! You are a person in a horse suit! I fell in love with your when your video was first put up a few years ago~
Zach, YOU are the bomb! It is so evident that you are so patient, loving and excellent at what you do, your horses are more than happy to do whatever you have taught them. Walter, if I could have afforded you, I would have been the happiest girl ever! ❤️🔥Maybe one day I'll have the good fortune to visit the ranch and purchase a horse like you! But, in my humble opinion, NO HORSE could come close to your awesome personality! 😘
Thank You!
The patience and trust between these 2 is amazing!!
You deserve a great deal of credit of training and build a relationship with Walter, well done
I love your patience, kindness, caring,and LOVE you give and show to your animals I'm sure it was hard for you to let go of Walter. Thank you for sharing I so enjoyed and giggled through watching your teaching of Walter's abilities and personality
WOW, I'm blown away. You are such an amazing compassionate trainer. You really should start a training school & teach others how to train under your method. Well Done!!!
I’ve watched this video more than once…thank you Zackery for helping make our horse world a much better place
This video especially touches me like the first time I saw Dances with Wolves…it proves there a things in life that make this tough old world a beautiful place..thank you for your kindness & inspiration
You are an excellent trainer. Your horses are priceless.
And I thought David Archer was good. You, sir, are one very, very, very good horseman. I hope whoever bought this horse appreciates the training you have put into this horse. Well done.
What a beautiful relationship you had. I'm sure Walter loved you and trusted you to the end of the earth! I hope he is happy in his new home.
You are a real asset to the horse world. Thank you for this video and your integrity.
I can tell by the way you talk about Walter how much you love him, and I can see how much he trusts you. keep him dude.
Oh wow Walter is cool. 👍👍👍👍🤠Greating from Germany
Best trained horse I ever seen! You are an excellent trainer and narrator!! You are so calm, and he trusts you implicitly. He is beautiful. Amazing work!!!
This is awesome Thanks for sharing. If you will keep this on There are a lot of people who can learn you don't have to beat your horse to get them to listen. You have a great attitude. Awesome trainer.
How could you even think of selling such a gorgeous buddy like Walter, he is just precious....? Yes he would miss you very much in deed! I sure hope you kept him? Congratulations on the training of this beautiful boy! I love the sitting poses!
I think Walter's probably going to miss you.
you are an amazing trainer! walter is bursting with personality! so glad he found a home!
How could you have sold such a beautiful horse.. What you do is truly amazing and what a shame there aren't more people like you in the world.
I hope that Walter found the very best home for him. He’s my literary best horse ever. What a dream!!!!
Please ask his new owner to let us know how he/she and Walter hit it off. Excellent horse. Thanks for showing others how a horse should be trained.
That is the most amazing video I have ever seen. It brought much joy to my heart. You are truly a horse whisper.
I could go to sleep listening to your voice (in a good way). I feel like I'm listening to a wonderful book.I agree being able to be way back away from a group has to be ok! or just change your mind and go for a ride alone and be ok with it while leaving the group behind.
Where are you located??
RSVP to jeolney55@yahoo.com I am 64 years old and in the market for what will probably be my last horse. Need safe , sound and sane.... gaited and a pleasure to ride. Should be 15h +. Need not be registered. Temperament is very important. What is your finders fee? Thanks for your great videos. They are a joy. I would appreciate your contact info. All creatures great and small....
Ive never seen or experienced a horse being trained... this is absolutely amazing to me.
Like all the horses you’ve shown I admire your training skills
What a wonderful horse & trainer!!!!Love to own a horse just like him!
I know he already has a new home. But oh my goodness Walter is the cutest! Love him!
Nicely done. I love Walter!!
Dude; you've just blown me away! Everything I do, now just seems like a speck to what you do! This stuff you do is so important in their training. I spend a lot of time doing all kinds of stuff to get a horse feeling secure in this modern world. Here in South Australia I deal with mainly english riding people who don't really understand all this stuff. They just seem to think a horse has problems or its acting naughty when it gets scared or spooky!... Basically because they're just wanting a horse to be educated to perform all their transitions. But when it comes to riding outside the arena or any other activities, they don't get why their horses are like that. They just expect so much from their horses, yet don't understand why a horse needs this kind of foundational training. Or may be there just isn't any interest to begin with?? Thanks for sharing man... Keep it up!
I have had my horse for 30 years.. he will be 36 next month.... can not imagine not having him, however each day is truly a gift. Must be prepared for the inevitable...
I see this is what you do for a living.... didn't realize that, when I made my previous comment... would LOVE a horse like walter.....however, my wallet would not ever be able to afford it. Being disabled,dont see that happening in this lifetime.... made me feel better knowing this is what you do. Couldn't imagine selling a horse with such a bond to you, until I realized this IS your wrok...and what work you do! wow!
You n Walter's hard work? excellent job! Thanks for sharing, Zackery.
As a horsewoman since I was 12.. now 57... You are truly doing an amazing job with your horses. I have no idea how you could have parted with Walter, but just wow. If I could ride still, I know where I'd bring my next horse for training. It's obvious you take the time and enjoy what you are doing.
Great trainer great horse
Wonderful to see your work and this lovely horse
I realize this is an old post. I hope the person that bought Walter is giving him a great home. I can't imagine putting so much into an animal with so much lovely character then selling him. I would be heartbroken. You're such a talented horseman/ horse training expert.
Your quiet the horsemen. Walter is amazing.
Fantastic horsemanship... you can read a horse like a book and how lucky that horse was to get you! Impressive. I am sure he has found his forever home. Enjoyed the video
Walter is amazing ! Zack you have trained him beautifully. :D
He's worth every penny he brings at auction....wish I could buy him for my guy.
Zackery, you should teach clinics on your training methods! The world needs more horsepeople like you! I know people who have spent over 50K on horses that are afraid of their own shadows. Great work, sir!
For those of you interested here are the auction results from Walter's sale. pastsales.thehorsebay.com/grand-larceny-walter/?auction_id=122. Zach, if you don't want this posted you're of course welcome to delete it. What an amazing horse. I'm 70 and haven't ridden for 35 years but did enjoy trail riding as a younger man. I finally got myself a horse property and it would take a horse like Walter for me to get back in the saddle; that's for sure. I've been on the back of what Mark Twain would have called a genuine Mexican Plug and I don't think I've got enough time left to recover from another fall like that. Wonderful stuff Mister Stevens.
Walter has sold. Please send me your email and I will let you know next time I have another horse like him for sale. zackerystevens@yahoo.com
That was very thorough. Well done sir! And congrats to Walter!
I bet Walter will miss you.
Amazing... Walters gonna miss you, what a great job you done training him!! :)
amazing job, wonderful to see good treatment and understanding of animal, this is what the Lord meant by stweardship in this world. Patience and understanding is the Lord's way not compulsion. Now if we could only make govt people know this.
walter is lost without you...
I hope that Walter went to a fine home.... I live down here and I have never seen anything in the Foxtrotter breed like this! You have done an amazing job, and you have made us feel better about owning this breed. (We are old quarter horse people and still own and ride some we raised). We mainly trailride now..... but there you cannot put a price on safety. LOVE YOUR PRESENTATION!
Just went down a rabbit hole and found your video. Walter reminds me so much of my coming 7 year old Thoroughbred love of my life. He's super curious about everything and we are pretty strongly joined up. I've been exploring ways to mix up his training and your video has given me some very good ideas. We did a lot of competitive trail riding once he was solidly backed and I've shot water pistols off of him, walked him through piles of "trash", hanging vines, tarps, teeter-totters, etc. His answer to just about everything is "Okay mom. Whatever." I'm hoping to do mounted archery and also make it to a mounted police clinic. He'll never be for sale though. :)
Very nicely done!!!! Thanks for sharing all of you hard work.
I just loved watching you and Walter, and listening to your narration. It's one of the most interesting and beautiful videos I've ever seen on UA-cam, just at random. I am not a rider, but have always loved horses ever since I rode pack horses bareback up at our cabin in Mt Rainier as a kid. They were left in our care by hunters, so they wouldn't get shot in deer season. I had no idea what I was doing, but loved 'em, and wasn't afraid. Thank you for such a beautiful visit with you and Walter. I hope he finds a loving home with someone who understands him like you do.
i really enjoyed this video. you covered so much stuff for trail riding. Walter is a special horse. have to keep you in mind for my next horse. color me impressed 👍
Great video! Love the way you narrated it. You are a gifted horse trainer. Any horse who comes across your path, is lucky.
I saw this on Facebook today! LOVE IT! Great job.
"This is my Ready For Isis scene..." HA I lost it! 😂
Me too! Plus pulling on his tail and throwing balls at him while he sits, lol!
You are wonderful and patient with Walter. Hope you train more like this. Much more practical than barrel racing. Walter sure loves to please you. I'm sure that a man and his horse spent more time together in the Old West when they depended on each other more. Walter is a cute name.
What an amazing horse! He's had a lot of great training!!
WOW.... Impressed. I would love to have a horse like Walter!!!! xoxox
Walter is a great horse. I bet he's gonna fetch a great price, and well worth it. Wish I was in the market for one, because I would bid on him, too many horses, not enough time. Good luck Walter & Zach
Well done.
Loved your video!! Walter is a nice horse. I hope he went to a good home. :)
Walter was an awesome horse and you are an awesome trainer!!!!!
I would buy a horse from you... you rock. ...Love Walter, glad he has a new home, what a beauty
I am in love with Walter.. I wish i could afford him he is amazing I have always wanted a trail horse that I could go off in to the woods in case of "zombie apoc" or disaster situation. lol who would not cost me my life in a shaky situation ... here is one thing you didn't show How is he with dogs? I want my dog to be able to walk beside or ride behind me ..
Inspiring. I love this and hope you don't mind me using it for reference. You have done a phenomenal job with this lovely boy!
This horse must cost billions and billions dollars!!! Damn Fantastic!!! Great respect from me - you have done perfect job. I really hope to become same close with my young horses like you are!
that was a great video and gives me lots of good ideas of things to work on with my trail horse, Pancho. thanks!
Oh my gosh, he's amazing!
Just awesome. Impossible not to fall in love with Walter. Lucky new owner. Have you thought about making sure a horse won't walk under a tree limb and knock you off?
wow you gave him an amazing training! what time, patience and some effort can achieve..
Amazing I could watch for hours
Superb video.
I love Walter 👍
Very Awesome. Someday I hope to have time to do this with some of my horses.
you did a lot with walter. all done with a love horses.
Great job with Walter
i have a pin tail pony mini one . he's my best buddy but whaat you showed us was awesome i wish i could teach my horse this!! keep it up awesome video!!
That was really nice to watch ....Great Work sir :)
. You have done a really good job.Amazing.Very good horse.
You sir are a horse god!! I would've loved to have him sure wish you could train my filly she loves chasing traps an follows me like a puppy bad thing she super stubborn got a paint too same as my baby he rotten he actes like a dog love chasing traps ect. Lol YOU ARE AMAZING TRAINER!!!
Dare I say Walter is the Secretariat of trail horses❤️
I love your way of advertising, Sir, and surely would buy one of your horses if i lived in the US.
Greetings from Poland
You sold him? Aaaaaaaawwwwwwww what a Wonderful friend you had there.
You're my hero. The best around!
I would say it will be awhile be for you get another one like him..
Very impressive horse AND trainer!!
you're good Zack like the heck out of you and Larry's training. Gregory Colbert. Hugo, Oklahoma.
Impressive!
Oh my gosh, I have NEVER seen anything like this! "ready for isis" I LOVE IT! I think you need to have a active you tube page as well as a face book page. If I had the money, I don't think I would purchase a horse from anyone else other than you. I fell in love with Walter. I hope he found a great forever home. When I am ready, I would love to know how to contact you. Hands down, I will buy my next horse from you!
I love Walter. I also love his name!
Wow! I wish I had your knowledge!
nice job. nice safe Horse nice ride!
Walter's going to miss you! :-/
Now that's a great horse.
great video
Over the top!
I'll tell you one damn thing, if i owned a horse like Walter damned if I would part with him for any amount of $$. they don't come along like him very often..
wow...... VERY impressive!!!!!!
well done , I'm sure you'd have hundreds of wanting you to polish their horse to the point you have walter.
BRILLIANT
love it very much
I hope Walter found a perfect home for him.
How much was he sold for?!?! He's amazing! How long did it take to train him?
Horseygirl 123 Walter sold for $50,000 at auction!
I’ll be looking for a horse in the fall, so be in touch please
I know u posted this last year and u may not answer but how did u teach him to sit and lay down? I've been training one of my 3 year olds and I can't figure it out
Wow! Looks to me like you were best friends. Was it painful to say good bye?