RIDING ALONE ON THE TRAIL…
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- Опубліковано 8 січ 2023
- Hey Horse Lovers! 🦄🤩💖BAGHEERA is my 27 year old Morgan/Standardbred X. She was an Amish Buggy horse prior to me purchasing her at auction in December of 2021. Today we are going to groom, tack up, then hit the trail SOLO! In this video you will get to ride along with us on a 4 mile hack consisting of woods, trails, and dirt roads. Follow along to see what happens on our hack out. Enjoy the ride!
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Thanks Shae that was a lovely ride along. Begheera is so sweet. You would never think she was 27, she has such a lovely face too, with very sweet gentle eyes. Thanks for taking us with you xx
You described her perfectly! Thank you ❤️
She is so com and sweet
Bagheera is looking so healthy & beautiful. I'm 71 & haven't had my own horse for about 20 years. I love watching your videos & pretending I am the one in the saddle.
Now that my kids are all grown I would really like to get a horse just like Bagheera. When I did have my own horses (from age 7 to age 50ish) I used to ride at least 3-5 times a week, mostly on the trail. We have some pretty good trails in Southern California. It's not totally paved over here if you know where to to. Up towards Yosemite there are lots of trails & the scenery is breathtaking. I really love a good mare. I seem to connect with them better. The last mare I had was old school body-type Morgan & I was lucky enough to have her for 24 years, until she was probably about 34. She was a rescue. I had a Polish Arab for 10 years during the same time I had my Morgan, & the Morgan really helped me teach the Arab to do just about everything in such a grounded way. The Arab mare, on the other hand, taught the Morgan to be more playful, especially when we lived in the Sierras & she saw her first snow. It was good for her to learn how to play, since she really had some rough treatment before I got her. I miss having horses. I'll get there again.
Thank you so much for sharing! Morgan’s are awesome.
Love that the two of you had time together. And, as a response to the flipper comments on your last post about Mushu, Bagheera is proof that you do what’s in the best interest of the horse/pony. She will be with you forever due to her age when you found her. A flipper wouldn’t care. You truly give your horses the very best! It makes my heart so happy.
Exactly!!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
She is such a sweetheart 💕 I really appreciate how you wear your PPE when riding solo and explain why. Her attentiveness and watching her ears while riding, I really enjoy. It’s nice to see her on the road and be comfortable. Love her zippety-do-dah! Such a beautiful day to be out and thank you for putting a smile on my face🌻⛄️
Thank you so much!
I had a wonderful time, what a gorgeous day for riding and being with beautiful people and horses . Thank you for always remembering us the horse lovers viewers. 😃
Of course! ❤️😊
Thank you Shae for taking us along on your solo ride. From the camera angle I actually felt as though I was riding Bagheera. Gosh she is a beautiful mare, and 27 too! Wow! So spritely for her age. I just love her ❤
That’s amazing! Yes she’s an energetic girly.
She looks like she is keeping a close eye on everything for you 🐎
She’s the best!
I wish I was like begheera being kind and strong ready to face anything you must really love her
She’s amazing.
You would never know by watching her that shes 27 shes so pretty and energetic thanks for taking us with you
Thanks for watching!
Shae, can't help it. Bagheera is one of my most favorite horses. There's just something about her. It is hard to imagine why she was sold. But I'm glad she was so you could have her yourself! Wahoo! 🤠💖
She’s super special and lovely!
What a beautiful ride. This little mare is so amazing. You can tell how much she loves to please. I could never guess she is 27 ❤
Thank you so much!
I just love the sounds of her hooves hitting the dirt road. I would love to learn how to take care of them and maybe ride as well. I love trail rides. Bagheera is gorgeous like you!
Good Point about your horse being your protector! So right. A really good horse is partner/protector.
Yes! 🐴❤️
Shea, I’m living my dream of riding and being around horses through your videos. A life long horse lover without the opportunity to have any. I asked for a pony every year from Santa but each morning I woke to find none tied to my tree you are wonderful.
I’m so glad! I asked every year too, and finally just bought one ❤️
So fun! Thank u! Not barn sour, that's a plus. Love hearing the clickity-clack of her hooves. 💜
Yes!!! The non-barn sour aspect is always amazing lol 😂
I loved how she was looking around like she was enjoying the scenery too ❤️🐴
She’s always watching out for us ❤️
My OTTB and I did solo trail rides because no one else at my barn was brave enough to ride with me. I love winter trail rides-no insects to contend with. The winter sun and sky are different than in summer, and we loved the cold sweet breezes! My boy knew where the deer were long before I saw them, but he never was freaked out with them.
I love Bagheera’s steady trot tempo-her buggy horses roots are showing. She’s such a gem.
He sounds like an amazing horse!!!!!
I always love watching your ride alongs. But if I’m honest with myself, I was holding my breath more than once when it came to all those potholes. She’s such a beautiful mare.
Oh well they aren’t deep potholes…Riding in a grass field is more dangerous because there could be deep holes you can’t see. It’s always something lol.
So nice that you have dirt roads with little traffic to ride on!
Yes they definitely come in handy for hacks.
My favorite thing is a solo trail ride with my mare too!!! People think it is crazy but it is the absolute best horse/human experience.
It totally is!
I still can't believe Bagheera is 27 years old! she is so fit!
It’s insane! She’s such a go getter. Thank you 😊
That was great Shae. Nothing like flying on Bagheera! Love seeing her mane flying & her ear’s catching every sound. Solo’s in beautiful weather(cold,hot,all 4 seasons) are my absolute favorite. Oh I should say were. Unfortunately I can’t ride any longer(cages,fusions in back & neck)Riding was my joy. My joy is my family & 9 grandkids now😊I love riding along with you. It’ll never leave my blood. I was in a different era-no helmets etc. I’m happy to see you & your students take precautions. I just got on & learned as I went. I only rode western & bareback was my favorite way to ride. I don’t regret. I loved every minute of it. Riding Bagheera was like riding my mare. Same coloring, except she had a huge head😁So glad you had a blast. Oh ain’t potholes grand🤦🏻♀️They never get fixed here especially on the dirt roads. Easier to make your way through on a horse then in a vehicle
All the same for me but no grand kids. As busted up as I am I am thinking about getting in touch with a local handicapped riding group to see if I can be a horse groomer. It would let me get to know some horses and touch them too. Maybe even SMELL horsey until I got home!
@@348Tobico That’d be awesome. Please let me know if you find something. Take care!
Thank you so much! Sorry you can’t ride anymore but I love that you like Bagheera! ❤️
Shea, I am glad you like the Bit. I saw where it was delivered today. I so enjoy watching you and the love you have for animals. Dinah
Thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨
She is such a sweet and quiet horse! What a nice day for a ride too. Thx for taking us along!💞
Our pleasure!
Bagheera is a wonderful mare!!! I'm glad she got a home with you!!!🏇🍎🥕
Same here! ❤️
Thank you for taking us on your ride with you, what a beautiful winter’s day 😎☀️(as I sit watching from my warm house and couch 😂) Miss Bagheera is such a lovely mare, she is forward like you said but so controllable! We too battle lots of mud, as we get very wet fall/winters. I had boarded at a couple places in the past where it was quite muddy 😔 But happily at a place right now where it’s okay as our paddocks are crusher dust. Have a great day, and sorry I have to mention it, but I lol’d when you belched 😂
She’s so much fun! ❤️❤️❤️
I ride solo 100% of the time. My choice and only have had one horse over the years that doesn't like it. So we pony another one along. You have really good road for it.
That’s awesome Ruth!
Love the sound of hoof when we are riding
It’s the best sound!
Hello Shae, I wanted to thank you for two things one most people in my area look down on auction horses- believe they are there for a reason thank you for showing that you can get the most amazing horses at an auction all three morgans that have been in my life were auction rescue horses( 1- the teacher 2- my soulmate/heart horse 3-my current horse my partner) and second people do not give trail horses enough credit you said in one of your videos if you have a good trail horse you have everything!!for what it is worth I agree P.S. although my heart belongs to the morgan breed I also am a big fan of the appys,so I get it :)
Yep!!!! I agree with everything you said. Thank you. ❤️
Hi again SHAE
Almost missed this ride along and so happy I didn't! Enjoyed this soo much. Nothing like a sunny winter day out in the fresh air just you and your horse. You have done a really nice job with B as it's tough at times taking on one of those driving horses and convert them to riding. Such an intense life they've lived. That wonderful Morgan part of her keeps her strong and loving life. She's a super example at 27and I'm quite sure now that she's with you has many more wonderful and quality years to come.
Happy for you to get out too to let blow away the recent stress and sadness of your shocking news. Hoping you're doing better now. Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way for healing your special tender horse heart.
Thx as always for sharing this great time. Catcha next time...
I’m so proud of her! Thanks for watching!
thank you both for a beautiful ride beautiful space and open land and clear sky
Glad you enjoyed it
Your little trot song was adorable! She seems like such a great horse companion
Haha thanks! She’s adorable 🥰
She is such a good girl. In the UK we have plastic mud brushes that work as well as the metal curry comb for getting mud off but are kinder. They are brightly coloured, look like floor scrubbing brushes, with lots of plastic bristles. Cheap to buy. I ride on narrow country lanes with lots of bends so have to be real careful in the traffic. Bryon the gypsy cob prefers company even if its my friend on a bike but he will go on his own.
We have those too, they won’t work on this clay mud lol.
Thick dried clay mud is like trying to get dried concrete off your horses’ legs. We have the same in central Ohio. UGG.
@@fleetskipper1810 yes!!!! It’s absolutely terrible.
@@fleetskipper1810 sounds horrid, we are on clay but its very fine and once its dry, it will brush off thank goodness.
@@freespiritequestrian I have just found out, they don't work too good when gypsy cob decides to moult as well as cover himself in mud. Doh.
That was a lot of fun Shae. I think the funniest part was your burp. It dont matter lol.
😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️ Just keeping it real.
Loved the ride along. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us.... Give Bagheera a big hug from me.... Love & Peace
Will do! 🐴🐎❤️
Thanks for another great rid along,I too used to love just to ride alone at times.Just has a differnt feel to it
Yes! A totally different vibe. ❤️
Oh goodness How did your
Bran kitty find you ?
What a sweet meow he has
Thanks for you for sharing him. 🐱🐎
He just showed up one day and we feed him ❤️
Beyond physical ability a great trail horse must be curious and smart. Bagheera has both! The way she scans with her ears and is so interested in what is down the road, around the bend or on the trail shows how much she loves the variety of trails. You are BOTH lucky ladies to have common interests! She has a beautiful, fluid jog! You gave me the biggest guffaw at 18:27!! I thought I was the only one!! My great trail gelding had a crazy thing he did; I would sing as we went along and he would growl along. It was deliberate because when I stopped he stopped. He sounded like he just pooped but his growl just went on along with my song. My buddies and I think their horses thought it was hysterical. He spooked horses new to our riding group. What a character. No one ever heard him "sing" without me, and I think his pasture mates were grateful!
HA!!!! So glad you enjoyed. Yes I agree they must have brains and physical capabilities. True trail horses are hard to find and/or make. Thanks for sharing your story about your gelding as well. 🐎💖
That is amazing!
You made me nostalgic because I used to sing when I was on solo trail rides with my gelding. Although I literally cannot carry a tune, he never complained. He was the only living creature that I ever sang out loud in front of. Lol.
I luv Begheera! I wished I could find me a “Begheera”! 💙💙💙
They are rare! 💎🦄
What a sweet mare!
She’s the best ❤️🐴✨
Beautiful Bagheera in her wonderfully wooly winter coat...being an ex buggy horse she's so at ease trotting along the roads..she looks good in purple.....you have some amazing riding country so close to hand, lovely to see your piece of paradise...🐎
You are so kind thank you.
Oh that was so much fun 😊 trot Begheera trot.....your so cute Shae, like a little kid out on her 🐴 trot Begheera trot.
I love it, I needed it too 🤗 Thank you! Blessings 🙌 Jennifer
Hahaha yes!!!! I’m definitely a child a heart ❤️ 😂
All yours horses are beautiful and am happy you got to ride today I enjoyed this video and Beageara I hope I spelt that right but she's very confident and proud she is very good and very brave too. bye
Thank you!
Love Bagheera ♥️. I ride almost every day. I can ride around the property where 🌹is along with a covered arena with mirrors and an outdoor arena. I like all 3. 🌹likes the outdoor arena. Yes, mares are special ♥️.
I’m so glad you are riding daily!!! Go 🌹 ❤️
I love how you say slow and she slows down but then when you say let's go then she starts going again
She’s a good listener ❤️
Love the trail rides and I love all your videos
Glad you like them. Thank you 😊
Great video, I really enjoyed it! What a great pony you are Bagherra!!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the ride along. Great being outside in the sun!
Indeed ☀️
omg her little ears moving how cute
That’s my favorite part! 😂
She has amazing stamina for a 27 yr old….my sweet mare is now 23 and we take it easy but she loves to move out when asked.
I just adore her!
Beautiful and patient 🐴 💖.
She sure is! ❤️
Rough couple days, you deserve a long ride with a friend. 💞
You got that right! Thanks ❤️
I loved trail riding when I had my horse. ❤️ Nothing like it.
Love that your going bitless. So much better for them. Beautiful winter ride. Love the red barn. Like trail rides but with people. And we mainly walk. Not a lot of trotting around here. Only on flat dirt trails. Went down my road once a couole weeks ago. Planned on going further then I did. But couldn't feel my face anymore so turned around.😆
Feeling your face is important haha! It was a great little hack.
I love trail rides especially with a special horse 🌹. Thank you for taking us along 🥰♥️❤️ Bagheera ♥️.
My pleasure 😊
What a beautiful ride, I felt like I was right there with you. I could just imagine what it would feel like if it were the real thing. Bagheera is the best, I love her and all your videos! I wish I lived closer to you, I would certainly love to help volunteer with grooming and clean up. I've learned a lot through your videos and have never been around horses but wish I did now that I see what beautiful souls they are. Thank you!
95% of my trail rides were solo.(except for long weekend trailrides)
I had several neighbors who let me ride all over their 100 acre cattle pastures.hills creeks wooded paths.i miss it so
Wish I was on that ride. I miss riding si much. Loved the little song you made up that was cute haha
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Great ride Shae and Vigura! I really enjoyed it! So 😆🐎relaxing!! She’s such a good girl. Thank you!!❤️🐎
I will see if I can get something off of your wishlist ❤
Thanks!!!
Beautiful Beguerra. 🐴 yes you'll get more snow. It's only. Jan 9th.
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I love the horses are so fuzzy. they look like teddy bears
She did great. Thanks fir for sharing. Loved watching her ears. Very alert and safe. She has confidence and loves her rider. Great job.😇💜✌️
Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️
Bagheera is so sweet. She is amazing.
She’s such a gem.
What an enjoyable afternoon hack. I think I enjoyed it as much as you did. 💗
So peaceful…. I noticed the one road said Kaiser rd. and I also live on Kaiser, only in a different town lol.
How cool! Lol
Very much enjoyed the ride along 🤠 you and your mare are Awesome ❣️
Glad you enjoyed it
I just adore this mare. She is a trotting machine!!! Because of these videos, featuring her, I want to get a Standerdbred so bad. I have TB and a gaited horse. My Tb is lame. Can't be ridden anymore. So he can just live out his life here with me. But I am looking at Standerdbreds on line. Like you, I love to trail ride more than anything. Done enough showing, just want to blaze the road ways and trails! Thanks for all you do for horses I really enjoy your videos.
I love her so much! Thank you.
I so very much enjoyed that!! Trail riding is my favorite as well & miss that most.
Loved the trail ride. Love your channel to happy new year.
Happy new year!
Thanks for the ride 💞
Any time!
HELLO!!!! love u Shea and all ur horses
Thank you!! 🐴💕
Thanks for taking us for the right. :)
Our pleasure!
❣💯Bagheera does have a different-sized head, petite and shorter compared to your other equines. Thanks for pointing that out. There is no one-size-fits-all harness, even for adult mares.
Thanks for going bitless most of the time, and sharing the name brand of the bit when you do use one. Could you do a comparison vid for the different bits?
Yes she does! I don’t know if I’ll get around to the bit video but if I do I’ll make a comparison one. ❤️
@@freespiritequestrian Yow know, I wore braces as a kid, and still remember that pain when he kept tightening the screws or whatever, lol.
Thanks for another great ride Shae! You really are in a bit of paradise there. Makes me think about living in a small town or the country again. Bageera is so special. Are there habits or tendencies of hers from being a carriage horse? I wondered if the attentive ears were from that, or perhaps I am starting to notice you tube horse ears all of a sudden.
Mainly she just likes to keep moving forward but that’s about it ❤️
She's great with traffic. Being a driving horse I'm thinking she wore blinds so seeing the world with no blinds is new for her and she's great with it.
Yes so true!
I considered getting blinds for 🌹 since she was super spooky but that would just be putting a bandaid on the problem. I'm being super super patient with her and enjoying her seeing the wonder of her new home and life with me. I'm so glad I didn't send her to be trained. It's so rewarding to work with her. She's so amazing. She surprises me every day.... some more than others.♥️🌹♥️
What beautiful day and great ride ❤
Loved the ride
Such a nice ride!!
I live in Michigan too,I love your videos,I love horses,my dream is to learn how ride horses and never happen
You should start lessons! 🐴💕
Good ride Shae
Really enjoyed the video shae it looks like you both enjoyed the ride out it looks so peaceful out there it felt like I was there with you ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
so cute
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Love your videos❤❤🐎🐎❤️🐎
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Happy New Year 🎉
Happy new year
nice
Thanks 😊
omg yay u posted
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Shame isnt it the worst when its so cold and your nose starts to run... And you dont have a tissue lol. Bageera is such a good girl❤
How did she let you know about the deer? Loved the video. ❤
Could you make a video on the differences between riding English and Western? I only ride English and have no idea what you’re supposed to do in western :)
Hello from Ohio!!! ❤️ love your channel!
Yay! Thank you!
❣💯 Very cool vlog! Last Question, Shae: would Bagheera "know" how to find herself home since you didn't go through the woods this time, but on the dirt road through the center of town?
Also, that "trot, Bagheera, trot song," in your higher feminine voice, do your students know it and would Bagheera respond to their singing it while trail-riding?
I like, for safety, trail riding in a "group" as you and Kyle did in north-central Mexico when you were on the Criollo pony, Machete. Having been thrown once on a Friesian, yes, it was my fault, I'm just a little more cautious. Your protective vest is awesome!
Yes she would know where to go. Horses have an excellent sense of direction. My students know it but I’m sure they would be to shy tj sing it haha! Yes, I ride with others most of the time but I also think solo rides are an important aspect of horsemanship and educating the horse themselves. I don’t recommend it for everyone but it’s something I do to make sure they have been exposed to riding alone. ❤️❤️❤️
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@@freespiritequestrian Bagheera would know where to go to, got it. She's such a happy girl, so glad you saved her.
Looks like such a great time. I lived riding in winter. The coldest was 7 degrees. Miss my horses. What breed is the mare you are riding
She’s a Morgan/Standardbred ❤️
That burp had me laughing lol
🤣🤣🤣 keeping it real here.
@@freespiritequestrian Love it lol
Shea, are the trails you rode on all part of your ranch property? Loads of fun.
They aren’t our property but we have permission to ride on them.
❣💯Love your "uniform" for trail riding in the cold 35 degrees. Bagheera is my fav and was really working her ears picking up ever signal, enjoying her 4-mile hack with you. She was so happy. Shae.
Question: Sometimes a rider flat-hand feeds her horse to reward her while she is mounted on her The horse turns her head. Is that safe to do? Never have seen you do it, just wondering if that "unbalances" an equine.
I could tell she lit up once we got going. Such a precious gem of a mare.
I think rewarding with a treat under saddle with them doing a “carrot stretch” is totally fine. I do this as well. Of course doing it constantly wouldn’t be beneficial but for positive reinforcement, and gaining some Flexion sure!
@@freespiritequestrian TY, makes good common sense to me, as usual. Yes, good point, on the Flexion, too.
27:30 What was that song you were singing? I think that's the song my grandpa used to sing to me, only in English, and I've been trying to find that song for 30 yrs!
I'm riding right along except I'm sitting the trot because I haven't posted in 42 years. My first horse was a pacer.
Nice!
Can you please do videos of a day in the life of one of your horses and make it a serious so you can do all your horses plzzzzz
Yes 🙌
Looks so nice ! Have you ever experienced separation anxiety between horses when you take them out alone? Do you have any tips how to fix it ?
Yes. Usually ponying them out helps, hand walking on the trail, riding with other horses to build confidence, having them lead after building confidence, then riding out alone. Some horses just don’t do well riding out alone even after training, it just all depends.
@@freespiritequestrian Thank you 🐎🙏
I can't afford anything anymore. I'm on disability. When I was younger like you I liked crisp clear mornings to ride.