Hi, wild horse photographer here. Wild horses herds are split up into bands. A colt gets kicked out of the band as soon as they're sexually mature. The lead stallion, usually the sire of all foals in a band, will kick them out, and this process can be very brutal if the colt doesn't get the point.. You will often see "bachelor bands" in the wild, small groups of young males that aren't established enough to lead their own band. When a male becomes brave enough, they will branch out on their own and try to steal mares from a stallion. It's very complex. I have seen yearling fillies nursing on their mom while she has a newborn foal at her side. But for the most part, mama will kick them off permanently around a year old. Weaning is very dependent on available food for adult horses.
I recently saw a show on TV where a male challenged his own sire for the harem and got his butt whooped but it was fascinating to watch as well as brutal.
@cindycoker5283 It really is fascinating, and yes, it can be quite brutal. Herd life is very dynamic. I go out and observe and photograph whenever I get a chance. 🖤
I recently got a chance to photograph wild horses and it was incredible! The herd dynamics are very interesting to observe. I got a shot of a large “baby” probably a yearling nursing 😂 Every horse had lots of scars though, from their fights to establish pecking order. Especially the stallions.
I'm like Abigail when it comes to hunting, as long as it is all eaten and, have no problem with it, but I couldn't do it myself I think. My dad grew up on a farm and he had no issue separating the two.
It's awesome that she was willing to leave that in and admit to making a mistake. Not everyone would be confident enough in themselves & humble enough to share that!
Katie, you are so amazing as a person! And you and Abigail’s convos/bonding is so endearing! Teaching Abigail all types of things…-and her honesty about doing the new stuff is refreshing..and we are learning along with her!!! Your content is wonderful…thank you for sharing your life and the genuine love of life that includes your fur babies! Love all y’all!❤
Human women can also give birth alone, out in the wilderness, but we really encourage them not to - for the same reasons that we help our pets/livestock.
Katie I love following your page. It's such a relief from all the serious crazy stuff. I especially love when you narrate from the animals perspective!!!!
I'm an older woman and am a huge animal lover. My father grew up on a farm in the 20's and 30's and shared life on a farm. Every thing you talk about is the honest truth regarding animal behavor, the growing spurts, everything is right one. I don't think really understand what it takes to do what you are doing so successfully. Most people can't take of a dog or cat, let alone large breed animals. For someone your age with the knowledge you have, I woyld trust you with one of my animals. Your young, beautiful, smart and successful. Haters are just going to be jealous, let them go. You do you, it has worked so far!!
As an older woman myself , totally agree! We used to show and breed and raise farm animals , back in the day , and I didn’t know what all Katie knows! She is so well spoken and eloquent imo !
Katie please do a children's book about the babies and mini's. I think it would be awesome if it was a book that babies could just listen to and see the pictures of them. My Ggrandson loves horses and especially the babies.
I was shocked with some comments I saw on other social media and wondered if you knew what some are saying about Stevie. This broke my heart, I don’t know her, but I just don’t understand why people would be so hateful about an innocent animal who is growing and maturing and training. I am glad you have thick skin. I will never understand why people say mean and horrible things about someone or something.
RS Lucky Seven? I could see him as a therapy animal - saw a video a few years ago with an adult horse (I think a stallion) that makes the rounds at nursing homes and the like. They let him choose the rooms he wants to visit. It was amazing to see the patients faces light up when they get to pet a horse! Seven, likely to be smaller and certainly identifies as a human, would make a great therapy animal.
I’ve never been a horsey person or into hunting but you definitely have been informative. I enjoy your content thoroughly. It is a joy to watch the horses grow and develop. Also I love all of your personalities : you, Abigail, Nate, Matt, Jonathan etc. Y’all seem like good people. 😊
First one or these videos I’ve seen and I’ve loved Katie forever. So glad to watch a video like this in order to know her on a deeper level! Can’t wait to see more
It's all good! I'm a Slytherin. Slytherins are resourceful and have very high standards. Ravenclaw is highly intellectual. Gryffindors are brave and adventurous. Hufflepuffs are the ones who bake cookies for you when you are having a bad day. And they are very hardworking.
Katie, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or says. Keen on being you. As for your size? That's just more for your hubby to love. It doesn't matter. Just love yourself. Many of us love you for sharing your life. And I was an idiot for waiting to long to subscribe! I love all yhe extras that come with it
I would love to have a episode of katching up with Katie about the different disciplines like hunter under saddle, pleasure, western riding etc. I'm not into these disciplines so i would love to know what you have to do there, what the judges are judging and so on! ❤
Topic/question- what’s your 5 year plan for each group. Horses, minis, goats, donkeys, cows. Also due to space, are you planning on getting more land? Also- how do you plan to manage bloodlines? I really enjoy watching these! Just like hanging w some besties have a good ol time! It’s fun!
ummm 1st I love all of your animals and have been following you for a good long while now. With all the human craziness & all the fur babies your videos always make me smile.. I just lost my dog of 14ys the other day & my heart is forever broken.Ive been binge watching your videos because they always make me smile so I just really wanted to say thank you for sharing your life & all your adorable babies with us
So much fun!!! Love hearing the horsey stuff . Personal things are fun too . Loved how you name the babies too!!! You really do have a lovely Life and you work hard too. Thank you!
I love watching your videos. I’ve always wanted a horse, but I feel like I will never get to own one, sadly. Watching your videos brings me much joy seeing your beautiful horses and other livestock.
Seven and Wally are joining me in Hufflepuff! 🤣 Loved this video! I seriously love the photo of Seven with his sunglasses, that photo is totally T shirt worthy 🥰
Katie we love you !! Thank you for sharing into your world and home with us !!! I absolutely LOVE your videos and watching your animals all grow up !! It’s so amazing to watch over the years !! 🎉❤🎉❤
Question for Katie’s next video, Do you have any stories of how your influence/reach has brought someone into the horse/mini farm/show world? They now own animals of ride because of your videos.
I just don't understand people who go on the Internet just to be absolutely awful to others, ok if you were hurting your animals, then I would get it but to comment on someones weight or something like that, it's just totally beyond me. I think you are lovely inside and out, never let the hate into your heart because the hateful don't deserve to be there.
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Katie vids are great ur knocking out don't change u and Abby make a great team
This was such a great conversation in terms of wild vs "domestic". And I think what so many people don't seem to "click" about is that this is an investment. Yes Katie will step in, as she deems necessary, during foaling etc, and so many people pipe up with negative opinions, the whole "but in the wild blah blah blah...." but not only does she a) have a heart but b) is also PROTECTING HER INVESTMENT. The amount of time and money that goes in to every single aspect of breeding animals you HAVE to consider it as an aspect. Love your work Katie. xx❤
This was so fun to watch! I just love you. Sometime I'd like to meet Jonathan because I've never seen him on any of your posts. And I think a good name for Seven would be RSEarlyBird.
I love you guys 😂❤ I spend so much time watching your videos now. Keep doing a great job with your animals and your show. You're very interesting, informative and lovable ❤️😘
Thank you for talking about wildlife management. Many non hunters I have spoken to have no idea that the state manages the hunting. Or that many more animals would starve, be hit by automobiles,etc if they were not legally hunted. Thanks again
This video was one of my favorites so far. I think Seven should be RS Seventh Wonder. Maybe Alaina could bring her ultrasound machine to check the goaties when she comes to get Glenn? Thank you for all of your content. I have learned so much and enjoy following along and living out my farm girl dreams. I love how honest you are and how much you truly care for your animals.
I am with Abigail, I liked RS Black Ice too because of his color.. but ultimately you are his owner and are giving him life/start. You are the one who knows him best, so if you feel it should be different then totally your call and I'm sure it will be the best. 😍
I laughed at your lizard comment. I'm a reptile, amphibian and invertebrate zookeeper and they are all animals! There are speciea of lizards and snakes that actually do "live birth" which is called ovoviviparous. BTW I'm a Hufflepuff. I always love these videos and learn so much!
Topic Idea: I know you like romance novels and period romance shows. What are some romance books you’d recommend? Either to someone who enjoys romance, or to someone who has never read a romance. Bonus points if it’s a book you’d recommend to someone who hates romance, but there might be a book (or show) they would enjoy.
I have hunters in family. It's a good source of food when getting animals in wild vs animals on certain farms. I know a lot of people are like why and how cruel, but when deer population gets out of control it doesn't help with forest growth and tooany deer going to people's houses. I think hunting is not cruel if done right and I love how Katie and her group are caring and conscience of animals.
I definitely think we need RS Against All Odds for baby Seven
I agree love that name for Seven
I love that
I love that!!
Cute name but the foals name must have at least part of the dam and sires names.
Awesome name!
It's so good to see how proud you are of your weanlings, but don't forget to be proud of yourself too. You did a great job with all your babies.
Hi, wild horse photographer here. Wild horses herds are split up into bands. A colt gets kicked out of the band as soon as they're sexually mature. The lead stallion, usually the sire of all foals in a band, will kick them out, and this process can be very brutal if the colt doesn't get the point.. You will often see "bachelor bands" in the wild, small groups of young males that aren't established enough to lead their own band. When a male becomes brave enough, they will branch out on their own and try to steal mares from a stallion. It's very complex. I have seen yearling fillies nursing on their mom while she has a newborn foal at her side. But for the most part, mama will kick them off permanently around a year old. Weaning is very dependent on available food for adult horses.
Interesting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!
I recently saw a show on TV where a male challenged his own sire for the harem and got his butt whooped but it was fascinating to watch as well as brutal.
@cindycoker5283 It really is fascinating, and yes, it can be quite brutal. Herd life is very dynamic. I go out and observe and photograph whenever I get a chance. 🖤
I recently got a chance to photograph wild horses and it was incredible! The herd dynamics are very interesting to observe. I got a shot of a large “baby” probably a yearling nursing 😂 Every horse had lots of scars though, from their fights to establish pecking order. Especially the stallions.
I'm like Abigail when it comes to hunting, as long as it is all eaten and, have no problem with it, but I couldn't do it myself I think. My dad grew up on a farm and he had no issue separating the two.
I definitely agree Seven deserves to have a name he's so amazing💜
You can see the joy and how proud you are of the babies. Lovely to see.
I love Abigails face when she said are lizards animals! Freaking hilarious!
I am so glad Seven's getting a movie. I have wondered if you would turn his story into a movie.
I must say I don’t know you in person but I do feel like I know your heart and what kind of person you are. Never let anyone get you down.
I laughed SO HARD at a lizard not being an animal😂
Brain farts happen 😂
I did to! The look on her face when she realized it was lpriceless😂
It's awesome that she was willing to leave that in and admit to making a mistake. Not everyone would be confident enough in themselves & humble enough to share that!
😂
Me too lol!
Katie, you are so amazing as a person! And you and Abigail’s convos/bonding is so endearing! Teaching Abigail all types of things…-and her honesty about doing the new stuff is refreshing..and we are learning along with her!!! Your content is wonderful…thank you for sharing your life and the genuine love of life that includes your fur babies! Love all y’all!❤
Ive loved seeing Katie & Abigail’s friendship develop and grow thru TikTok & UA-cam!
I think Abigail should get some rapid fire questions!
ABSOLUTELY!!!
The worst part is the same people who yell about you intervening are the ones that get made if something happens and you didn't.
Human women can also give birth alone, out in the wilderness, but we really encourage them not to - for the same reasons that we help our pets/livestock.
I genuinely love watching everyone and every animal. Don’t ever change Katie! I love how you rise above the hate. 💗
Katie I love following your page. It's such a relief from all the serious crazy stuff. I especially love when you narrate from the animals perspective!!!!
Omg when she does the voice overs I always laugh so much. It a riot
Suggested theme:
Elaborate on the different styles of western riding
Karen-Ravenclaw
Gretchen- Slytherin
Squirt- Gryffindor
George- Slytherin
Pico- Gryffindor
Dolly- Hufflepuff
Regina- Slytherin
Daphne- Ravenclaw
Molly- Slytherin
Fred- Gryffindor
Howard- Gryffindor
Seven- Hufflepuff
Wally- Hufflepuff
All subject to the foals growing up of course! ❤ Love this video!
i think because he has shown so much bravery Seven is a griffendor
Was that what was said in video or your opinion? Lol so much was said I can't keep it straight
@@twinklestar111888 surprised on Pico.
I'm an older woman and am a huge animal lover. My father grew up on a farm in the 20's and 30's and shared life on a farm. Every thing you talk about is the honest truth regarding animal behavor, the growing spurts, everything is right one. I don't think really understand what it takes to do what you are doing so successfully. Most people can't take of a dog or cat, let alone large breed animals. For someone your age with the knowledge you have, I woyld trust you with one of my animals. Your young, beautiful, smart and successful. Haters are just going to be jealous, let them go. You do you, it has worked so far!!
As an older woman myself , totally agree! We used to show and breed and raise farm animals , back in the day , and I didn’t know what all Katie knows! She is so well spoken and eloquent imo !
Katie please do a children's book about the babies and mini's. I think it would be awesome if it was a book that babies could just listen to and see the pictures of them. My Ggrandson loves horses and especially the babies.
Prayers for seven to be healthy and comes home one day ❤
You two are so cute together your facial expression on the both of you is priceless
I was shocked with some comments I saw on other social media and wondered if you knew what some are saying about Stevie. This broke my heart, I don’t know her, but I just don’t understand why people would be so hateful about an innocent animal who is growing and maturing and training. I am glad you have thick skin. I will never understand why people say mean and horrible things about someone or something.
RS Lucky Seven? I could see him as a therapy animal - saw a video a few years ago with an adult horse (I think a stallion) that makes the rounds at nursing homes and the like. They let him choose the rooms he wants to visit. It was amazing to see the patients faces light up when they get to pet a horse! Seven, likely to be smaller and certainly identifies as a human, would make a great therapy animal.
Love the therapy horse idea. RS Resilience.
Blocking the rude/mean dudes: what a healthy way to explain it for your own mental health.
I’ve never been a horsey person or into hunting but you definitely have been informative. I enjoy your content thoroughly. It is a joy to watch the horses grow and develop. Also I love all of your personalities : you, Abigail, Nate, Matt, Jonathan etc. Y’all seem like good people. 😊
Loved this video!! I love the great relationship/friendship that’s developed between Katie and Abigail!!
First one or these videos I’ve seen and I’ve loved Katie forever. So glad to watch a video like this in order to know her on a deeper level! Can’t wait to see more
I like RS Iceman .. this way when he goes to do anything you can say the Iceman cometh lol
There is something to say about rs black ice.
Also leads into Top Gun themes - Maverick, etc.
Iceman is a big reining studs name so it may get people confused if he stays a stud, but both choices are great!
Yes, I was going to say that too!
RS Black Ice can't be used either, as it's already taken 😬😬
It's all good! I'm a Slytherin. Slytherins are resourceful and have very high standards. Ravenclaw is highly intellectual. Gryffindors are brave and adventurous. Hufflepuffs are the ones who bake cookies for you when you are having a bad day. And they are very hardworking.
That was a great time with you all. Love the interaction. Thanks for sharing with us.
Katie, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or says. Keen on being you. As for your size? That's just more for your hubby to love. It doesn't matter. Just love yourself. Many of us love you for sharing your life.
And I was an idiot for waiting to long to subscribe! I love all yhe extras that come with it
This is a very good Q and A session.
I would love to have a episode of katching up with Katie about the different disciplines like hunter under saddle, pleasure, western riding etc. I'm not into these disciplines so i would love to know what you have to do there, what the judges are judging and so on! ❤
2:40 I would love to see a documentary/ docuseries about Sevens first year!!!
Topic/question- what’s your 5 year plan for each group. Horses, minis, goats, donkeys, cows. Also due to space, are you planning on getting more land? Also- how do you plan to manage bloodlines? I really enjoy watching these! Just like hanging w some besties have a good ol time! It’s fun!
I still think Seven's registered name should be SeventimesaMiracle
The “S” in RS could even serve double duty:
RSeventimesamiracle.
So the “R” would sound like “Our”
@@angeladillard3230 I like that idea but I think it would end up being read as RS even times a miracle instead of R Seven times a miracle
I love their names and go for RS Iceman. That has a good ring.
So fun to watch. Thanks Katie and Abigail! And Nate too.😉
Katie, this was my first time listen to you & Abigail on UA-cam. I ❤ how honest your content is.
ummm 1st I love all of your animals and have been following you for a good long while now. With all the human craziness & all the fur babies your videos always make me smile.. I just lost my dog of 14ys the other day & my heart is forever broken.Ive been binge watching your videos because they always make me smile so I just really wanted to say thank you for sharing your life & all your adorable babies with us
So much fun!!! Love hearing the horsey stuff . Personal things are fun too . Loved how you name the babies too!!! You really do have a lovely
Life and you work hard too.
Thank you!
Like RS Iceman for Wally. Enjoyed this video very much.
I love watching your videos. I’ve always wanted a horse, but I feel like I will never get to own one, sadly. Watching your videos brings me much joy seeing your beautiful horses and other livestock.
Same
They’re so dang expensive to keep If it wasn’t so costly I’d love to have one too
The close ups of abigail during Katie listing presidents 🤣
Seven and Wally are joining me in Hufflepuff! 🤣 Loved this video! I seriously love the photo of Seven with his sunglasses, that photo is totally T shirt worthy 🥰
This made me smile
Love these! Thx Katie & Abigail!🫶🏼🫶🏼🐴🐎🫏🐐🐖
Katie we love you !! Thank you for sharing into your world and home with us !!! I absolutely LOVE your videos and watching your animals all grow up !! It’s so amazing to watch over the years !! 🎉❤🎉❤
Wally is definitely not Slytherin but Squirt is 😂 A name for baby Seven because he is such a miracle, RS On the Seventh Day
I loved watching how it's made. I love all these names
It was the BEST show!!! Fun and educational
Yes Katie is crazy 😂 Reptiles are a KIND of animal. Love the RS crew
Thank you, absolutely enjoy these!
Question for next episode: Would you ever be open to building a place for stallions on Running Springs? That would be so cool if so!
Question for Katie’s next video, Do you have any stories of how your influence/reach has brought someone into the horse/mini farm/show world? They now own animals of ride because of your videos.
I just don't understand people who go on the Internet just to be absolutely awful to others, ok if you were hurting your animals, then I would get it but to comment on someones weight or something like that, it's just totally beyond me. I think you are lovely inside and out, never let the hate into your heart because the hateful don't deserve to be there.
Katie vids are great ur knocking out don't change u and Abby make a great team
Well done. Another great one. Good laughs, great conversation subjects. 🧡
This was such a great conversation in terms of wild vs "domestic". And I think what so many people don't seem to "click" about is that this is an investment. Yes Katie will step in, as she deems necessary, during foaling etc, and so many people pipe up with negative opinions, the whole "but in the wild blah blah blah...." but not only does she a) have a heart but b) is also PROTECTING HER INVESTMENT. The amount of time and money that goes in to every single aspect of breeding animals you HAVE to consider it as an aspect. Love your work Katie. xx❤
People are just plain mean. I love your content. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely love these episodes! I look forward to it every week!
Maybe Alaina can check with her ultrasounds when she gets Buzz and Glenn
GREAT IDEA!
This was so fun to watch! I just love you. Sometime I'd like to meet Jonathan because I've never seen him on any of your posts. And I think a good name for Seven would be RSEarlyBird.
Watched you make dove poppers and they look SO good!
I love you guys 😂❤ I spend so much time watching your videos now. Keep doing a great job with your animals and your show. You're very interesting, informative and lovable ❤️😘
Thank you for talking about wildlife management.
Many non hunters I have spoken to have no idea that the state manages the hunting.
Or that many more animals would starve, be hit by automobiles,etc if they were not legally hunted.
Thanks again
I love these catching up with Katie videos. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I enjoy these videos. Getting to know you is great. Thank you for doing them. ❤😂😊
Absolutely LOVE “RS Code Fred”!!!!!❤
My new favorite saying “ Protect your Peace”. People should be kind or silent
I love it when you do these. I learn so much. I really enjoy your channel too and look forward to new posts.
Awesome videolove the fact,you are down to earth,humble,from New Zealand
Katie your face during the lizard conversation! 🤣 Adorable!
7:21 I kind of like RS Baby Seven 🤷🏻♀️
This video was one of my favorites so far. I think Seven should be RS Seventh Wonder. Maybe Alaina could bring her ultrasound machine to check the goaties when she comes to get Glenn?
Thank you for all of your content. I have learned so much and enjoy following along and living out my farm girl dreams. I love how honest you are and how much you truly care for your animals.
your content is awesome and diverse absolutely love it all.
I am with Abigail, I liked RS Black Ice too because of his color.. but ultimately you are his owner and are giving him life/start. You are the one who knows him best, so if you feel it should be different then totally your call and I'm sure it will be the best. 😍
Love Katching up w/ Katie!! So much fun.
I love this. It's so natural. Look forward to this 😊❤
I JUST LOVE ABIGAIL 🙌 Your team is the BEST! Katching up with Katie is everything we needed and more. You are all amazing humans!
I love RS Ice Man for Walter!!
Katie you are more gorgeous now than ever 😍 You are amazing and i love that Abigail joined RS!
Animals are better than humans by far! Love your videos and how much love and compassion you show day after day!
Howard’s name is amazing I love it! Also loved how it’s made growing up ❤
Love watching katie and Abigail chatting. Abigail has the best job
I still watch how it's made here in texas from time to time interesting show for sure
I laughed at your lizard comment. I'm a reptile, amphibian and invertebrate zookeeper and they are all animals! There are speciea of lizards and snakes that actually do "live birth" which is called ovoviviparous.
BTW I'm a Hufflepuff.
I always love these videos and learn so much!
Abigail has a very strong accent I love it.
Topic Idea: I know you like romance novels and period romance shows. What are some romance books you’d recommend? Either to someone who enjoys romance, or to someone who has never read a romance. Bonus points if it’s a book you’d recommend to someone who hates romance, but there might be a book (or show) they would enjoy.
I have hunters in family. It's a good source of food when getting animals in wild vs animals on certain farms. I know a lot of people are like why and how cruel, but when deer population gets out of control it doesn't help with forest growth and tooany deer going to people's houses. I think hunting is not cruel if done right and I love how Katie and her group are caring and conscience of animals.
You are not dumb, you learned something you didn’t know for sure about
Loved the rapid fire intense music 🤣
Love the rapid fire segments
I really like RS Iceman. What a strong name.
I never thought of horses being in a Hogwarts houses I love this topic
What's wrong with people of the internet that they would have a hate page for Stevie!? She's stunning and I wish I could buy her!
I like either RS Lucky Seven or RS Miracle Boy for little seven ❤️
Maybe Seven should go to a show just so people can see the mircle. RS I Got This.
Awesome idea!
RS i got this omg I love it ❤
Be a companion buddy for the show horses.
and do what?
We need more on the mini cows. It's like they've been moved to the bigger field and forgotten
But it's OK I still can watch love your videos ❤❤❤ keep them coming love you Katie ❤❤❤