This video was great and filled with valuable unbiased info. The horses looked good, well-fed and healthy. Thanks for the tips on choosing the right horse, not just to go by looks. I'll be looking for more vids!
Hey Liz, when my Best Girl says, our boys are cute, I get a good laugh. 1000 lb animal, that could kill you, but never would on purpose, may be magnificent, or beautiful, but cute? Awe!
I didn't finish typing if you look further I was saying you don't want 1000 or more pounds slamming into you because it hasn't been broke (trained) fully :)
Im honestly not sure how or why this was recommended to me, but im so happy it was. I follow the channel "think like a horse" and i really love horses. Never had any, i dont think im qualified enough to give one a good life, but I love informative videos as well as seeing such beautiful wonderful animals. The amish are awesome btw.
@@HiddenFarmApalachin YES!!! 😍😍😍😍 hes freakin epic! Lol i have followed him for years! I have learned so much "useless" info about horses and the police (if you know Rick's work, you know... the Good luck ---formerly known as "think like a cop" ) channel too. I love his videos and I enjoy feeling educated by something other than books. Hes great! So glad to see others who follow him. 🙂
I know the Amish use Morgans a lot. If you really want the worlds BEST riding breed, I cant say enough about them. Each one Ive met has has the exact same outgoing and honest character, and never a single illness.
Fun fact: the breed is known for PSSM and EMS which are both generic diseases in heavy and light breeds.. just fyi and to make sure people know to be aware of these debilitating conditions and how a horse that has them should not be bred.
One of my riding instructors had a black Morgan mare. So beautiful!!! I watched her show once, and she was fantastic. My girl was a half-Arab. She was pretty special, too.🐎💞
The one Morgan I know has foundered and needs a lot of special care. 0 grass whatsoever and a careful feeding program is needed for him. He is smart as can be and if he doesn’t want to do something there’s nothing that you can do to make him. The best thing for him ( and what he’s doing now) is something he loves, and that’s being a therapy horse! He walks around the ring with special needs kids, and gets plenty of love and grooming.
I think the white Percheron was an example of an old draft house that was never put “in rein” he was used as a part of a 4 or double 4 horse team. Common practice is put reins on the 2 horses in the center and the horses on the outside are just pulling and are not actually reined up. Putting this horse by himself made him feel vulnerable and uncertain
A very likely hypothesis. He was owned by an elderly couple (NOT amish), and sold via a dealer when the man passed away. He had most certainly been neglected for years and noone knew his real working history prior. It was a bold play by paul, and it didnt work out for him this time around.
Theyre reasonable folks. The young girl horse trainers i asked to record a video... I asked if they knew how to use it, they said, " oh sure, we leave ours at home". Andy said it was fine if i did some filming, he actually enjoyed watching videos of Hilde (he had his whole family gather around to watch) when i met up with him a year later. They are really good people with a pretty good outlook on life much of the time
There are different religions inside the Amish community itself. You have the modern Amish, and the old Amish, and then different branches out from those two... No matter the religion, the community, or whatever, there's always someone who chooses to be bad.. It's the reason humans does not evolve. Even Buddhism isn't good, as they don't believe in killing, which is why you see so many dogs/cats in crucial condition, not being given the kindness of eternal sleep.
Some, maybe not all, Amish (even traditional old Amish) allow their children to decide what direction they want to go in. The teenagers can use technology if they want. There are different “branches” of Amish all having different guidelines. I have Amish friends with teens and the teens are spoiled…I think in a way the parents want to make sure the teens have all they need to make there decision freely. …but the result for them were teens w tudes….
I love horses, but the real reason I watched this is that my son and his wife lived in Worcester, VT for two years! Beautiful country there. They recently moved back to the Big City (chuckle) of Barre.
Got dumped off of my pony mule last week… lovely horse you got though. Really smart to figure out that temperament/build/movement/manners are more important than some arbitrary list of “must haves” so many of us fall in with the wrong horse (or mule lol) due to wanting an idea of an animal rather than seeing what animal might actually be the best fit for us. Knew an old Morgan breeder that said “pretty is as pretty does” I’ll take a plain brown horse with a big heart and good manners any day… okay, now off to go visit Mule Pancake… great vid!!
Those pony mules will teach us a thing or two. I sold him on, and the woman was tickled to have him. I texted a month later to see how hes doing... , "hes teaching us alot of patience". I taught them to roundpen him before i sold him... That was part of our introduction so hed behave when they test rode him. Mules are something else. Horses want to show you what they know, mules want to see what you know. Glad i learned... But im back to horses!
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 they really do teach us a thing or two!! 😂 patience is definitely the name of the game! Thanks again for sharing this vid, I will admit I have only seen the horror stories about Amish mistreatment of animals and women/girls, so this was enlightening. I see a lot of well cared for horses, and loved seeing those girls training too!
"Pretty is as pretty does." No truer words have ever been spoken. My first heart horse people thought was ugly. He was an appaloosa with a long beautiful red tail. His personality was laid back with a heart of gold. He lived to be 31 and I took real good care of him. He was the most beautiful horse in the world, in my eyes. Boy, I miss him. The sweetheart I have now is also a good boy who owns a big chunk of my heart. He's pictured here in my avatar. I got him when he was 6 (he's 12 now) which is rather young, and people with their ever present (unwelcome) opinions were against me getting a young horse. He has never tried to hurt me and he loves people. I love trail riding him alone. That's my idea of happiness, lol.
@@ellieelizabeth5627 Sounds lovely! I have known some wonderful appys. Also sounds like your current horse has a big heart too. Trail riding a good horse alone is one of the most special things in the world I think.
Hilde is beautiful!!! I am super excited to see you drive/log with her in an open bridle (no blinders). I trained my horse to drive using the same bridle as I rode him in, and he took to it so well. He was young when I started him in harness at 4 years old, and I think that maybe he was comforted by being able to look back easily and see me there instead of only able to hear. I’m so proud of him!! He learned to drive in just a couple of days. I’m just happy to see you’re also using an open bridle! It’s not all that common. Best of luck to you and Hilde, she’s really gorgeous and looks very smart and pleased to work with you.
I mean these horses look pretty good? I don't doubt that some Amish people may mistreat their horses but that's like everything. There's bad people everywhere, it's not because they're Amish that they somehow automatically mistreat their horses.
So helpful! Thinking of heading there in a few weeks to check out the Fall sale for a ride/drive DraftX or Haflinger to replace our wonderful Haflinger than passed. This would be our first time at an auction, and we're from New England as well... .Thanks so much for the preview!
nice video with valuable information! I challenge you to post more videos and grow this channel! you are a good teacher, you explain calmly and you managed to capture my attention! I wish you all the best!
A Facebook friend posted saying she'd seen some Amish man pay up to $500,000 for a horse one Amish man needed. They certainly will *not* allow such an animal to be neglected or hurt if it costs them that much! It just wouldn't make any sense to waste that money.
Pain compliance does not equal waste of an animal. Pain compliance is often the fastest and surest way of achieving uniform obedience and when applied correctly very rarely results in injury. That's why it's popular. It's still abusive.
@@co8008 Exactly. I think most people think of the severely neglectful type of abuse and not the kind that's just enough to be antagonistic and wrong, but not enough to produce permanent damage physically. Essentially, methodical damage versus apathetic and dismissive damage, I'd say.
Everyone choosing first horse or pony should take note of this guys experience,,,99%of folks failing with their horse is getting the wrong one in the first place ,,,such a shame ,and gives horses an undeserved bad rep,, I've lived worked and loved horse for 63 years,I wish you all the best with your channel and your farm.you give me the feeling that the future is actually in good hands ,,so thankyou ❤😄
Years ago my stepfather bought two horses! My most favorite gifts ever! He knew nothing about horses but had someone to advise him. Both beautiful horses. Our buckskin was the best all round horse! The biggest love. He could do anything. The other was too much for me to handle(...which that beauty knew) I was a fairly new rider at that time. A year or so later I would have loved him! But my father really had no idea what we were getting in with Jigsaw. Always getting into trouble. Yikes. Personality experience health hooves. All needs checking out. I loved my horses so much♥️🐎 The best experiences of my life.
many years ago my grandfather worked wood lots with another guy and a horse . it was strong and worked with the 2 men as part of the team . one guy would cut down the tree and hook it to the horse , the horse would on it's own would pull the tree to the lot about 1/2 a mile out where the other guy would unhook it . set the cords and ropes on the horse which then trotted back into the woods . watching this reminded me that . nice animals
I grew up surrounded by Amish neighbors and routinely went to the every other Friday horse auction in Shipshewana, Indiana. As a boy I remember taking a pony that I was interested in out for a ride. Takes me back!
I love this video your commentary is wonderful and you speak with a really good cadence. You're not quite monotone but near it which makes you really easy to listen to and you're geniuenly excited about the horses which makes it a cool experience to basically see through your lens into this world of horses.
What an awesome video! This is so informative and interesting! Horse auctions are always really neat places to go to, and you can end up finding some great talent there. I got into buying OTT Thoroughbreds, so I could find good horses to compete on. I ended up having a Pretty bad experience when buying on of my TB, he had been drugged, and I didn’t realize it until I paid for him and took him home. He ended up being dangerous and too unsafe to compete on for me. Lesson learned the hard way! I always take a veterinarian friend with me now.
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 And unfortunately, they are for the most part, 16-18 hands of stupid!😂. Selective breeding hasn’t done many favors for the breed.
People think the Amish abuse their horses because by and large the culture still follows the old "breaking" philosophies which can be very abusive. The horses at auction look great because you can't make money on a broken horse. Really glad your friend sets a better example. Hopefully the culture is changing.
Thank you for sharing your experience at the Amish horse auction with us, it looks like an awesome event! This was a great way to learn a bit about the culture of the Amish people! Greetings from Germany ✌
Great video, I'm your 406 Fan LOL Thanks for sharing, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Have a Blessed Week **HUGS & PRAYERS** from Kelly and the critters at Piney Haven Homestead.
Beautiful horses, I don’t ride but I am so amazed by people who know how to ride and know how to set on a horse. I would love to live near horses just so I could give them an apple or carrot. Thanks for your video.
I can't helped, but Finnishorse sounds just like the one that full fills those live up. it is the fastest cold blood in the world and strongest against the size. Very humble horse also.
I love Finnhorses! They're such athletic and well-tempered animals. However, we don't have them here in the states. You'd have to spend a lot of money to get one imported from Finland.
@@thzaaaamthzadddy4045 It’s the way the hooves are trimmed. The heels are way too high and to compensate (keep the hoof level), they’ve let the toes grow so long that the internal laminae (structures which hold the hoof capsule to the bones) are being stretched and eventually they will tear. The integrity of the foot will be compromised.
This was informative - thanks. Glad you got the right horse for you. My mare was half shire and I loved your first choice too! Looks-wise anyway. I'm not surprised you love your mare - mares are the best. Too bad your friend was stuck on a gelding. They're great also. But a mare will connect with you in a way a gelding can't (they're wired differently cuz have to nurture the babies) - they will give you their heart and when they do, there's nothing they won't do for you.
@@jfdc8432 18 months on, and it really only just feels like were getting there... Shes only ever been honest and earnest, but the trust is only starting to build
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 Yes, it takes time. Have you learned and tried any natural horsemanship? That method teaches us how to really understand and LISTEN to the horse. When we listen and don't demand that they do everything our way, when we honor their limits and their nature (not all horses have the same personality) a mare will appreciate that you're honoring her, and will listen to you. When she gets that you LOVE her, she will show you love back. But you have to be first. Like any female, she needs to know that you care, and that you think she's wonderful. Let her know energetically how much you appreciate her and her attempts to please you. Be easily pleased. Reward her slightest try with praise and admiration energy. She will respond. Hang in there - you'll develop a great relationship. Why? Because you want to. You're not there just for the fun. You want a real relationship with her, and she will feel the difference and reward you with a great caring heart.
You ended up picking a beautiful black mare that moves beautifully and is eager to please. You definitely scored when purchasing her. So many beautiful horses. I care more about their temperament and health and knowing if there are any past traumas. (Not an all inclusive list though.) Important information to consider when choosing a horse that you want or need for the purposes they are intended for. Great job picking this mare.
I've never heard anyone say they abuse their animals, then again I'm not too familiar with the Amish as many others might be. There are abusive methods being used if we count bits and whatnot, but I for one have only ever disliked them trotting or galloping their horses on concrete roads. That's relly the only negative thing I've seen them do (which, for anyone that doesn't know, can ruin a horse's joints and cripple them for life even after just a short time). But yeah, as someone pointed out there are a few negative things to note here and there. But maybe that really just comes down to ignorance rather than malice. The horseworld is full of that, but nothing we should point fingers at a whole group for. Bad apples anywhere and all that. This video is really educational tho, it was fun to watch. Thanks for uploading this~ :)
Thanka for the compliment, and i agree, there are bad apples in every bunch, and the line between work and long term health is always a balance to be struck. Many amish are amazing horse folks. And some are ignorant to whats best
@Legend of the Blue Macerator Indeed. Burning people at the stakes for even just a small innocent mistake is, sadly, a very popular thing to do nowadays. Wish people would stay calm and talk with others to teach them to be better instead of wishing death upon them, their family and pets. That doesn't help anyone after all...
I hope to encounter something like this video someday. All of the Amish broken horses I've worked with had the life taken out of them; they didn't give feedback about anything like their opinion was never heard or regarded. Heartbreaking.
As a teen I went to a few auctions. Not an Amish auction. It was very interesting. But I like these auctions here because you could spend some time with the horses it seems. Ride or drive them. A meet and greet. A must. Thank you for sharing.🐎
I saw your sign " Das Fritz " and I instantly thought of a song " Das Rote Pferd " ... I think you might find it fun ! I also have an aunt Hilde (Hildegard )
Very nice video. My Grandparents lived in Wolcott and I spent a lot of time there. My Grandfather logged with horses for Bullard Lumber. Just biked thru Worchester two weeks ago. Can't wait to catch up on some of your videos
Vermont is gorgeous! Never been there. Congrats on your wise horse selection process. Amish animals seem to really communicate with you more than “English” animals. The telepathic communication with them for whatever reason is crystal clear. Your pony mule must have known you were new and if he is all boy…well the donkey side could come out…and they like to play and rough house but also like order and will protect their family to the death. Donkeys are bad asses, but sweet as sugar too. Their coats are so tough…but when you touch their skin it is soft as velvet. I can never be without one! They r too much fun!
Good video you got a new follower. I myself go to horse and tack auctions frequently. I live in Central PA and there is a nice horse and pony auction with over 1,000 horses every quarter year. It's primarily almost all Amish. Best breakfast ever especially on cold mornings. I also have a white Percheron cross myself. Our farrier is Amish as well. I just wanted to point out at time stamp 7:00 that mare backed away from the two Amish men right away.so there's obvious abuse in the picture so she's probably scared of all Amish men. I've seen the abuse myself but also know some awesome horseman,trainers ect that are Amish. It's a shame that that stigma makes their community as a whole look bad when it's simply not true!
Also, if I didn’t know better, I would have guessed she was a friesian! Those suckers start out at ten grand! So, tell her I said she’s worth at least that much!
I just found your channel!! Have you seen the channel 'Working Horses With Jim'? Jim also logs with horses and has a small mill, he and his wife Brenda live in upstate New York.
amazing video! it really is interesting seeing all the different horses out there and how they all have their own personalities! also, new subscriber here!
I just found your channel. I wanted ask where this auction was and saw its in Ohio. My blue heeler comes from the area (40min. drive) I definately will check out your other videos.
Interesting video, thank you You got a lovely mare ! (shame about the bearing reins on some of the horses at 9 minutes in, why oh why do people insist on forcing the horse to keep its head up when its natural position is lower grrrr).
good eye! you are correct. Leaving the horses tied with an overcheck... not very polite or comfortable for the animal. I myself don't like overchecks at all (especially when the animals are tied!). I have heard the justification that "it keeps their heads up", "keeps them inline", and even "keeps them from tripping", but I don't buy that, and even then, you could unsnap them when theyre resting at the hitching post. Though it is true, nearly all disciplines have an ideal head position that is not how the horse naturally carries themselves, such as western riders and their spoon bits that have the long arms coming off of them. These bits are supposed to encourage the horse to hold their head down lower as when they hold their head up, the spoon uncomfortably rolls in their mouth poking at their palette. I feel you and I'm not into any of it myself either : /.
Yeah read the book Black Beauty , the horses voice of how a Bering rein feels is heartbreaking . I could never do that to a horse. It’s just cruel, IMO. ( I suffer a lot of neck, shoulder and back pain too so I can imagine how they much hurt. ) I’m too much of an animal empath. I feel their pain acutely.
Kate went for just under 12k if memory serves. The buyer looked like they were willing to pay double that if someone challenged them. They publish their auction records if you google mt hope auctions.
They both felt comparable in saddle. Good minds and well broke. Kate was bigger and better looking, but a friend noticed she was stiff in the stifle and claimed Hilde the nicer mover : )
yeah, to be honest it is very nerve racking and emotional for me purchasing an animal at auction. Sure you have your budget, but are you willing to pull in additional funds? Alot of eyes are on you. You have to be able to get the attention of the caller, understand the jargon, and its a big investment. I was so invested in the moment that I wouldnt have been able to film it. Auctions are quite exciting. My heart was beating heavy (will I leave with this horse or won't I?!) I couldnt have filmed it and the film wouldnt have done it justice (the audio would have been terrible as well). find the email on our website and I can answer specific questions about winning bids if youd like. I don't like talking about such things specifically online
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 I grew up going to horse auctions every single Saturday night! I bought at auctions on a regular basis (horses and tack). I also sold my horse at auction in Ohio with the help of Amish. Turned out the owner of the auction took a real liking to my horse and he bought him for himself!
i really liked this- i want a horse one day buttttt itd be hell if i went to a auction- social anxiety BUT i would love to at least have the experience. (might go to a rescue first though)
Thank ya kindly! I was trying to strike the balance between nonstop b roll and tellin the story/informing. 2500 horses for sale, how do you pick?!? Thanks for the positive feedback and constructive critique : )
Good eye. Poor old guy was 10 miles of bad road. But he found the right home, a hardened veteran looking for a lead line therapy horse to build confidence together
Kate * : ) We use Bowman Harness Shop in Ohio. Its an amish company so look them up and give them a phone call. They can send you a catalogue. Very nice and patient folks
Years ago, I was clearing a few acres of small trees, brush etc and thought a horse would be a huge help. A local farmer I knew, went to an Amish auction in Pennsylvania and bought me a "retired" Belgian mare who worked out perfect for me. I'm interested in doing the same thing. I know what I want but would like to hire someone who "knew the ropes" Any ideas how I could locate someone like that? Thanks
Find a friend locally or ask some of the amish old timers at the auction. Theyrr all earnest folks and chat up a few and see if theyd be interested in helping you pick some horses. Alot of old timers just hang out there to watch and for the social element, theyd prolly love to help you find a nice horse.
I would like to ask what you would suggest for a person with autism and cerebral palsy as for me I am looking into a horse that doesn't spook due to the reason that I have cerebral palsy and autism and I have been on horses since I was 2 and I fell in love with horses so much that I actually feel comfortable with them ❤ if you know the right breed that would be gentle and not nip or bite or kick I have been searching and couldn't find the right one and I have been at auctions before. This time I need an emotional support animal for both ride and comfort
There are alot of therapeutic riding centers that provide horse interactions and experiences for people of varying ages and abilities. They also keep the animals in training to be docile and understanding, and they often work with older rescue facilities. My ex gf managed one of these facilities and its where i learned to ride. Breed is a small factor, as the individual animal is more important, but id say a big old belgian, percheron, or halflinger are as chill as they come (though they are large and might be hard to mount). You may want an older animal that is servicably lame (ie not strong enough to gallop, but could carry a person at a walk). Not knowing the details, i would definitely find a therapeutic riding center. Maybe you could own/sponsor a horse there so they could take care of the day to day, but itd be your horse (or youd atleast have a special relationship with it) and they could maybe let other people benegit from the horses love. High Horses is the therapeutic riding center i know in vt : )
It is refreshing to see you working with the young with kind but firm hands. I turned my beautiful Andalusion Stud colt over to a trainer who so mishandled him,( i didnt know) coyboy up, that he ruined parts of my innocent stud for life, i. E. Headshy, ear trama, etc.. i could never work hm out of those fears, he died at 22 yrs. Old.
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 when i weaned my foal, my mare jumped s 5" ft. Fence from a box stall to get back to her foal, i never separated them after that and they were all good with that.
Of course I’d never assume ALL Amish abuse their horses just because of the few cases of abuse I’ve seen from some Amish horses on Instagram rescue pages, that’s like saying ALL English (non-Amish) abuse their horses because there have been a few cases of abuse there too.
This video was great and filled with valuable unbiased info. The horses looked good, well-fed and healthy. Thanks for the tips on choosing the right horse, not just to go by looks. I'll be looking for more vids!
Thank ya kindly
Right I'm not sure why it was recommended either lol but I'm happy about it good way to start my Sunday morning lol
Check their pasturns, an even smooth, walk, trot and canter.
@@paulriversred738 better yet, get a second, third opinion.
"a little bit spookyyyy, a little bit daaaangerous" lmao i love the way horse people describe horses
As long as you dont spook too ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Hey Liz, when my Best Girl says, our boys are cute, I get a good laugh. 1000 lb animal, that could kill you, but never would on purpose, may be magnificent, or beautiful, but cute? Awe!
Spooky, it just means it gets startled easy so if your standing with it & loud noise causes the horse to jump or jerk that's thousands of pounds
I didn't finish typing if you look further I was saying you don't want 1000 or more pounds slamming into you because it hasn't been broke (trained) fully :)
Love the way they blame the horse for probable abuse, and I stay right away from anyone saying 'break the horse in'. They sure get broken.
Im honestly not sure how or why this was recommended to me, but im so happy it was. I follow the channel "think like a horse" and i really love horses. Never had any, i dont think im qualified enough to give one a good life, but I love informative videos as well as seeing such beautiful wonderful animals. The amish are awesome btw.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks!
Think Like a Horse, is that Rick Gore??? I love him!!! He tells it like it is and doesn't hold back!!
@@HiddenFarmApalachin YES!!! 😍😍😍😍 hes freakin epic! Lol i have followed him for years! I have learned so much "useless" info about horses and the police (if you know Rick's work, you know... the Good luck ---formerly known as "think like a cop" ) channel too. I love his videos and I enjoy feeling educated by something other than books. Hes great! So glad to see others who follow him. 🙂
@@HiddenFarmApalachin hes live right now on good luck America 🙂
@@simpinainteasyRHEC I love his live streams. I can't always catch it live so I'll go back and watch it later.
I know the Amish use Morgans a lot. If you really want the worlds BEST riding breed, I cant say enough about them. Each one Ive met has has the exact same outgoing and honest character, and never a single illness.
Fun fact: the breed is known for PSSM and EMS which are both generic diseases in heavy and light breeds.. just fyi and to make sure people know to be aware of these debilitating conditions and how a horse that has them should not be bred.
One of my riding instructors had a black Morgan mare. So beautiful!!! I watched her show once, and she was fantastic. My girl was a half-Arab. She was pretty special, too.🐎💞
I trained on a Morgan. His name was shaft. He was fat and lazy. XD
The one Morgan I know has foundered and needs a lot of special care. 0 grass whatsoever and a careful feeding program is needed for him.
He is smart as can be and if he doesn’t want to do something there’s nothing that you can do to make him. The best thing for him ( and what he’s doing now) is something he loves, and that’s being a therapy horse! He walks around the ring with special needs kids, and gets plenty of love and grooming.
“Never a single illness”?? Have you ever been around horses?
Horse: “I have a tummy ache and I can’t throw up, so I guess I’ll just DIE”
I think the white Percheron was an example of an old draft house that was never put “in rein” he was used as a part of a 4 or double 4 horse team. Common practice is put reins on the 2 horses in the center and the horses on the outside are just pulling and are not actually reined up. Putting this horse by himself made him feel vulnerable and uncertain
A very likely hypothesis. He was owned by an elderly couple (NOT amish), and sold via a dealer when the man passed away. He had most certainly been neglected for years and noone knew his real working history prior. It was a bold play by paul, and it didnt work out for him this time around.
I loved that Perceron, i am so used to horses coming directly out of pasture, but im older now.
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Just curious, but did that same horse have a snotty nose? In the pic, it looked like it. Genuinely curious.
@@ElysetheEevee i dont believe so. That was not a symptom us or anyone or any of the vets that saw him before he ultimately sold noticed
Man, the Amish has relaxed their inhibitions. The TN Amish I know would never allow cameras or women riding a horse. Nice video.
Theyre reasonable folks. The young girl horse trainers i asked to record a video... I asked if they knew how to use it, they said, " oh sure, we leave ours at home". Andy said it was fine if i did some filming, he actually enjoyed watching videos of Hilde (he had his whole family gather around to watch) when i met up with him a year later. They are really good people with a pretty good outlook on life much of the time
There are different religions inside the Amish community itself.
You have the modern Amish, and the old Amish, and then different branches out from those two...
No matter the religion, the community, or whatever, there's always someone who chooses to be bad..
It's the reason humans does not evolve.
Even Buddhism isn't good, as they don't believe in killing, which is why you see so many dogs/cats in crucial condition, not being given the kindness of eternal sleep.
Some, maybe not all, Amish (even traditional old Amish) allow their children to decide what direction they want to go in. The teenagers can use technology if they want. There are different “branches” of Amish all having different guidelines. I have Amish friends with teens and the teens are spoiled…I think in a way the parents want to make sure the teens have all they need to make there decision freely. …but the result for them were teens w tudes….
No light colored horses owned by amish around here.
@@ursulabaker7591 to be fair, I think most teens have an attitude regardless of Amish or not 😅
I love horses, but the real reason I watched this is that my son and his wife lived in Worcester, VT for two years! Beautiful country there. They recently moved back to the Big City (chuckle) of Barre.
I probably know em : )
Got dumped off of my pony mule last week… lovely horse you got though. Really smart to figure out that temperament/build/movement/manners are more important than some arbitrary list of “must haves” so many of us fall in with the wrong horse (or mule lol) due to wanting an idea of an animal rather than seeing what animal might actually be the best fit for us. Knew an old Morgan breeder that said “pretty is as pretty does” I’ll take a plain brown horse with a big heart and good manners any day… okay, now off to go visit Mule Pancake… great vid!!
Those pony mules will teach us a thing or two. I sold him on, and the woman was tickled to have him. I texted a month later to see how hes doing... , "hes teaching us alot of patience". I taught them to roundpen him before i sold him... That was part of our introduction so hed behave when they test rode him. Mules are something else. Horses want to show you what they know, mules want to see what you know. Glad i learned... But im back to horses!
Goodluck with him! : )
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 they really do teach us a thing or two!! 😂 patience is definitely the name of the game! Thanks again for sharing this vid, I will admit I have only seen the horror stories about Amish mistreatment of animals and women/girls, so this was enlightening. I see a lot of well cared for horses, and loved seeing those girls training too!
"Pretty is as pretty does." No truer words have ever been spoken. My first heart horse people thought was ugly. He was an appaloosa with a long beautiful red tail. His personality was laid back with a heart of gold. He lived to be 31 and I took real good care of him. He was the most beautiful horse in the world, in my eyes. Boy, I miss him. The sweetheart I have now is also a good boy who owns a big chunk of my heart. He's pictured here in my avatar. I got him when he was 6 (he's 12 now) which is rather young, and people with their ever present (unwelcome) opinions were against me getting a young horse. He has never tried to hurt me and he loves people. I love trail riding him alone. That's my idea of happiness, lol.
@@ellieelizabeth5627 Sounds lovely! I have known some wonderful appys. Also sounds like your current horse has a big heart too. Trail riding a good horse alone is one of the most special things in the world I think.
Hilde is beautiful!!! I am super excited to see you drive/log with her in an open bridle (no blinders). I trained my horse to drive using the same bridle as I rode him in, and he took to it so well. He was young when I started him in harness at 4 years old, and I think that maybe he was comforted by being able to look back easily and see me there instead of only able to hear. I’m so proud of him!! He learned to drive in just a couple of days. I’m just happy to see you’re also using an open bridle! It’s not all that common. Best of luck to you and Hilde, she’s really gorgeous and looks very smart and pleased to work with you.
Thanks! I like the open bridle because its also less stuff around her face and less likely to direct stray sticks right into her eyes
Good video highlighting how the Ohio Amish care for their animals. Since I am a Fritz, it warmed my heart to see a fellow Fritz from Ohio.
Glad you enjoyed : )
this guy is full of BS, read the TRUTH on my post.
I mean these horses look pretty good? I don't doubt that some Amish people may mistreat their horses but that's like everything. There's bad people everywhere, it's not because they're Amish that they somehow automatically mistreat their horses.
Of course! Problem is, I've heard they're good at misreading the animal. It's a depends matter
The Amish, being very religious, live by Man being dominant over all other living things so some are very domineering!
Loved this story - Amish horse fairs are totally outside my experience. Loved the insights, the narrator and the footage - very enjoyable- Thanks
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So helpful! Thinking of heading there in a few weeks to check out the Fall sale for a ride/drive DraftX or Haflinger to replace our wonderful Haflinger than passed. This would be our first time at an auction, and we're from New England as well... .Thanks so much for the preview!
You will be glad you went. Its an impressive sight : )
nice video with valuable information! I challenge you to post more videos and grow this channel! you are a good teacher, you explain calmly and you managed to capture my attention! I wish you all the best!
Thank you kindly! More content to come! Thanks for the good vibe
A Facebook friend posted saying she'd seen some Amish man pay up to $500,000 for a horse one Amish man needed. They certainly will *not* allow such an animal to be neglected or hurt if it costs them that much! It just wouldn't make any sense to waste that money.
Pain compliance does not equal waste of an animal. Pain compliance is often the fastest and surest way of achieving uniform obedience and when applied correctly very rarely results in injury. That's why it's popular. It's still abusive.
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Exactly. I think most people think of the severely neglectful type of abuse and not the kind that's just enough to be antagonistic and wrong, but not enough to produce permanent damage physically.
Essentially, methodical damage versus apathetic and dismissive damage, I'd say.
I love horse auctions. It was great to see you and hear your commentary.
Everyone choosing first horse or pony should take note of this guys experience,,,99%of folks failing with their horse is getting the wrong one in the first place ,,,such a shame ,and gives horses an undeserved bad rep,,
I've lived worked and loved horse for 63 years,I wish you all the best with your channel and your farm.you give me the feeling that the future is actually in good hands ,,so thankyou ❤😄
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Years ago my stepfather bought two horses! My most favorite gifts ever! He knew nothing about horses but had someone to advise him. Both beautiful horses. Our buckskin was the best all round horse! The biggest love. He could do anything. The other was too much for me to handle(...which that beauty knew) I was a fairly new rider at that time. A year or so later I would have loved him! But my father really had no idea what we were getting in with Jigsaw. Always getting into trouble. Yikes.
Personality experience health hooves. All needs checking out. I loved my horses so much♥️🐎 The best experiences of my life.
many years ago my grandfather worked wood lots with another guy and a horse . it was strong and worked with the 2 men as part of the team . one guy would cut down the tree and hook it to the horse , the horse would on it's own would pull the tree to the lot about 1/2 a mile out where the other guy would unhook it . set the cords and ropes on the horse which then trotted back into the woods . watching this reminded me that . nice animals
Thats a good horse!
I grew up surrounded by Amish neighbors and routinely went to the every other Friday horse auction in Shipshewana, Indiana. As a boy I remember taking a pony that I was interested in out for a ride. Takes me back!
It does feel timeless
I love this video your commentary is wonderful and you speak with a really good cadence. You're not quite monotone but near it which makes you really easy to listen to and you're geniuenly excited about the horses which makes it a cool experience to basically see through your lens into this world of horses.
"Thank ya kindly," in a nearly monotone voice
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 lol!
This would be a great opportunity for horse trainers to take I'd love to make a future jumper outta one of these horses
Give it a go! Standardbreds are very athletic
I don’t normally comment but this was very real and educational. Thank you for opening up my perspective
Glad you enjoyed : )
Really informative great share. Please keep this going. Thanks for letting us see a place like this. I would enjoy going there to watch this.
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What an awesome video! This is so informative and interesting! Horse auctions are always really neat places to go to, and you can end up finding some great talent there.
I got into buying OTT Thoroughbreds, so I could find good horses to compete on. I ended up having a Pretty bad experience when buying on of my TB, he had been drugged, and I didn’t realize it until I paid for him and took him home. He ended up being dangerous and too unsafe to compete on for me. Lesson learned the hard way! I always take a veterinarian friend with me now.
Tb are way too hot for me!
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 And unfortunately, they are for the most part, 16-18 hands of stupid!😂. Selective breeding hasn’t done many favors for the breed.
Draft crosses are more my speed
People think the Amish abuse their horses because by and large the culture still follows the old "breaking" philosophies which can be very abusive.
The horses at auction look great because you can't make money on a broken horse.
Really glad your friend sets a better example. Hopefully the culture is changing.
Great video! Welcome to the horse world. I've always enjoyed the standy and standy crosses I have ridden. They have been level headed and kind.
They are good minded, athletic horses!
Thank you for sharing your experience at the Amish horse auction with us, it looks like an awesome event! This was a great way to learn a bit about the culture of the Amish people! Greetings from Germany ✌
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Great video, I'm your 406 Fan LOL Thanks for sharing, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Have a Blessed Week **HUGS & PRAYERS** from Kelly and the critters at Piney Haven Homestead.
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Beautiful horses, I don’t ride but I am so amazed by people who know how to ride and know how to set on a horse. I would love to live near horses just so I could give them an apple or carrot. Thanks for your video.
Ill give them one for you Linda
That made me smile, Thank you for sending your reply.
I can't helped, but Finnishorse sounds just like the one that full fills those live up. it is the fastest cold blood in the world and strongest against the size. Very humble horse also.
interesting : )
I love Finnhorses! They're such athletic and well-tempered animals. However, we don't have them here in the states. You'd have to spend a lot of money to get one imported from Finland.
Beautiful mare you got! Congratulations!
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Looking at the hooves of the horses at 8:55, as a farrier, I’d be worried about future lameness issues.
Could you elaborate :0?
@@thzaaaamthzadddy4045 It’s the way the hooves are trimmed. The heels are way too high and to compensate (keep the hoof level), they’ve let the toes grow so long that the internal laminae (structures which hold the hoof capsule to the bones) are being stretched and eventually they will tear. The integrity of the foot will be compromised.
@@biddydibdab9180 - interesting, I see what you mean
I would wonder if the heels were trimmed to high was to cover a problem?
@@charlescampbell6756 I think sometimes it’s a look that appeals to some people. You may be right though.
This video was recommended to me and I am happy that it was because of the information you gave out, thank you for sharing.
Glad i could help : )
This was informative - thanks. Glad you got the right horse for you. My mare was half shire and I loved your first choice too! Looks-wise anyway. I'm not surprised you love your mare - mares are the best. Too bad your friend was stuck on a gelding. They're great also. But a mare will connect with you in a way a gelding can't (they're wired differently cuz have to nurture the babies) - they will give you their heart and when they do, there's nothing they won't do for you.
Thanks! Were getting there : )
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 It takes time. Once a mare chooses you, it's pure bliss. But, it does take time to build trust, like any relationship. (:
@@jfdc8432 18 months on, and it really only just feels like were getting there... Shes only ever been honest and earnest, but the trust is only starting to build
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 Yes, it takes time. Have you learned and tried any natural horsemanship? That method teaches us how to really understand and LISTEN to the horse. When we listen and don't demand that they do everything our way, when we honor their limits and their nature (not all horses have the same personality) a mare will appreciate that you're honoring her, and will listen to you. When she gets that you LOVE her, she will show you love back. But you have to be first. Like any female, she needs to know that you care, and that you think she's wonderful. Let her know energetically how much you appreciate her and her attempts to please you. Be easily pleased. Reward her slightest try with praise and admiration energy. She will respond. Hang in there - you'll develop a great relationship. Why? Because you want to. You're not there just for the fun. You want a real relationship with her, and she will feel the difference and reward you with a great caring heart.
You ended up picking a beautiful black mare that moves beautifully and is eager to please. You definitely scored when purchasing her. So many beautiful horses. I care more about their temperament and health and knowing if there are any past traumas. (Not an all inclusive list though.) Important information to consider when choosing a horse that you want or need for the purposes they are intended for. Great job picking this mare.
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My Hope is a big sale ! Have been there many times from Ky hauling horses there and from there! Enjoyed this!
I've never heard anyone say they abuse their animals, then again I'm not too familiar with the Amish as many others might be.
There are abusive methods being used if we count bits and whatnot, but I for one have only ever disliked them trotting or galloping their horses on concrete roads. That's relly the only negative thing I've seen them do (which, for anyone that doesn't know, can ruin a horse's joints and cripple them for life even after just a short time).
But yeah, as someone pointed out there are a few negative things to note here and there. But maybe that really just comes down to ignorance rather than malice. The horseworld is full of that, but nothing we should point fingers at a whole group for. Bad apples anywhere and all that.
This video is really educational tho, it was fun to watch. Thanks for uploading this~ :)
Thanka for the compliment, and i agree, there are bad apples in every bunch, and the line between work and long term health is always a balance to be struck. Many amish are amazing horse folks. And some are ignorant to whats best
@Legend of the Blue Macerator Indeed. Burning people at the stakes for even just a small innocent mistake is, sadly, a very popular thing to do nowadays.
Wish people would stay calm and talk with others to teach them to be better instead of wishing death upon them, their family and pets. That doesn't help anyone after all...
I hope to encounter something like this video someday. All of the Amish broken horses I've worked with had the life taken out of them; they didn't give feedback about anything like their opinion was never heard or regarded. Heartbreaking.
That 17 hand beauty! What a beautiful horses.
As a teen I went to a few auctions. Not an Amish auction. It was very interesting. But I like these auctions here because you could spend some time with the horses it seems. Ride or drive them. A meet and greet. A must. Thank you for sharing.🐎
Hildie is an eye full of graceful efficient movement
Amen! Couldnt have said it better : )
I know nothing about horses, and I'm unlikely to ever own one, but I found this video very interesting.
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Thank you for sharing your experiences.Its pretty informative
Thanks for the kind words and engagement
Wonderful video. Thanks so much for that. And so glad it worked out well for you.
I saw your sign " Das Fritz " and I instantly thought of a song " Das Rote Pferd " ... I think you might find it fun ! I also have an aunt Hilde (Hildegard )
Ill give it a listen!
What a great video! Lot's of good insight. Thanks for sharing this! ....AND MAPLE SYRUP TOO!!!! :D
try some for yourself from ruggedridgeforest.com !! : )
Very nice video. My Grandparents lived in Wolcott and I spent a lot of time there. My Grandfather logged with horses for Bullard Lumber. Just biked thru Worchester two weeks ago. Can't wait to catch up on some of your videos
Stop by next time youre in town!
Vermont is gorgeous! Never been there. Congrats on your wise horse selection process. Amish animals seem to really communicate with you more than “English” animals. The telepathic communication with them for whatever reason is crystal clear. Your pony mule must have known you were new and if he is all boy…well the donkey side could come out…and they like to play and rough house but also like order and will protect their family to the death. Donkeys are bad asses, but sweet as sugar too. Their coats are so tough…but when you touch their skin it is soft as velvet. I can never be without one! They r too much fun!
The mule was from Kentucky, not an amish animal, just listed to be sold at their auction
Pretty sweet video. Loved it! The simple life ...
She’s beautiful, you got a winner. My favorite cross is Perch X QH
Good video you got a new follower. I myself go to horse and tack auctions frequently. I live in Central PA and there is a nice horse and pony auction with over 1,000 horses every quarter year. It's primarily almost all Amish. Best breakfast ever especially on cold mornings. I also have a white Percheron cross myself. Our farrier is Amish as well.
I just wanted to point out at time stamp 7:00 that mare backed away from the two Amish men right away.so there's obvious abuse in the picture so she's probably scared of all Amish men. I've seen the abuse myself but also know some awesome horseman,trainers ect that are Amish. It's a shame that that stigma makes their community as a whole look bad when it's simply not true!
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! Which auction in PA are you referring to?
Thanks for sharing. I am in the market for the same thing you were. Im 2 hours away from Mt Hope. we plan on a trip there soon.
Goodluck!
Goodluck!
I love love love horses but know nothing about how to pick one. Thank you for sharing
Good luck
great job! Best vid on the horse auctions that I have seen. I want to make a trip down and you really made it easy to understand. Continued success
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I hope you make more videos. I would love to see more of what and how you're doing things. Thank you!
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I love the horse you got. Wow what a beauty
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Your mare is gorgeous! I hope you can get your new gelding looking as good as her! I would very much like to see updates on him!!!!
Hes chonkimg up, updates to come : )
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 can’t wait!
Also, if I didn’t know better, I would have guessed she was a friesian! Those suckers start out at ten grand! So, tell her I said she’s worth at least that much!
@@melissahilbrand similar quality, but crossbred instead of inbred : )
Interesting, well filmed with good sound. Excellent!
Changed mics halfway through, but im trying my best! Thanks for the support!
Love this video! great perspectives and footage!
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I just found your channel!! Have you seen the channel 'Working Horses With Jim'? Jim also logs with horses and has a small mill, he and his wife Brenda live in upstate New York.
I am a fan of Jim's! I doubt my videos even come up on his feed, but I certainly like his style.
amazing video! it really is interesting seeing all the different horses out there and how they all have their own personalities! also, new subscriber here!
Thank ya kindly! I love em all too : )
Wow !, it’s so nice to see you found such a great horse for you !
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A lot of nice memories in this video for me at Kalona, Iowa in the 50s
I just found your channel. I wanted ask where this auction was and saw its in Ohio. My blue heeler comes from the area (40min. drive) I definately will check out your other videos.
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Interesting video, thank you You got a lovely mare ! (shame about the bearing reins on some of the horses at 9 minutes in, why oh why do people insist on forcing the horse to keep its head up when its natural position is lower grrrr).
good eye! you are correct. Leaving the horses tied with an overcheck... not very polite or comfortable for the animal. I myself don't like overchecks at all (especially when the animals are tied!). I have heard the justification that "it keeps their heads up", "keeps them inline", and even "keeps them from tripping", but I don't buy that, and even then, you could unsnap them when theyre resting at the hitching post. Though it is true, nearly all disciplines have an ideal head position that is not how the horse naturally carries themselves, such as western riders and their spoon bits that have the long arms coming off of them. These bits are supposed to encourage the horse to hold their head down lower as when they hold their head up, the spoon uncomfortably rolls in their mouth poking at their palette. I feel you and I'm not into any of it myself either : /.
Yeah read the book Black Beauty , the horses voice of how a Bering rein feels is heartbreaking . I could never do that to a horse. It’s just cruel, IMO. ( I suffer a lot of neck, shoulder and back pain too so I can imagine how they much hurt. ) I’m too much of an animal empath. I feel their pain acutely.
wow im impressed by these horses love the cross breeds from the perseron horses they are beautiful and big lovely greetings from the netherlands
Thank you! We love them too! Greetings returned from Worcester, Vermont!
The horses look strong and beautifull theyre taken care of very wel.♥️
Cool stuff! You bought a beautiful horse!
Nice work,thank you.
I used to go to the Mount Hope auction all the time. Unfortunately it’s been about 20 years since I’ve been there.
They are all so beautiful I don't ride my back is gone however I love all of them.
enjoy vicariously : )
Thank you so much for sharing! Would you mind sharing how much Kate ended up selling for? She’s absolutely gorgeous 😍 but so is Hilde ❤️
Kate went for just under 12k if memory serves. The buyer looked like they were willing to pay double that if someone challenged them. They publish their auction records if you google mt hope auctions.
They both felt comparable in saddle. Good minds and well broke. Kate was bigger and better looking, but a friend noticed she was stiff in the stifle and claimed Hilde the nicer mover : )
Great video! I just wish you had included the actual auction and your winning the bids at the time.
yeah, to be honest it is very nerve racking and emotional for me purchasing an animal at auction. Sure you have your budget, but are you willing to pull in additional funds? Alot of eyes are on you. You have to be able to get the attention of the caller, understand the jargon, and its a big investment. I was so invested in the moment that I wouldnt have been able to film it. Auctions are quite exciting. My heart was beating heavy (will I leave with this horse or won't I?!) I couldnt have filmed it and the film wouldnt have done it justice (the audio would have been terrible as well). find the email on our website and I can answer specific questions about winning bids if youd like. I don't like talking about such things specifically online
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 I grew up going to horse auctions every single Saturday night! I bought at auctions on a regular basis (horses and tack). I also sold my horse at auction in Ohio with the help of Amish. Turned out the owner of the auction took a real liking to my horse and he bought him for himself!
Great film, good horses, loved it🇮🇪🍀
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this is such a cool video, I will never log lol but this I learned so much from!
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Yep they are not just great carpenters and farmers. They are excellent cattle handlers .
i really liked this- i want a horse one day buttttt itd be hell if i went to a auction- social anxiety BUT i would love to at least have the experience. (might go to a rescue first though)
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You might feel more comfortable if you have a friend accompany you to a sale.
an auction will certainly get your heart pounding... for better or for worse!
Beautiful horses. Love Hildi.
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Great video, and beautiful horses!
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I have Gypsies but have a Breton and would love two of the Amish shire or Percheron or Clydesdales
You are lucky man! Have the best!
Thank ya kindly! I hope you have the best too : )
Never can go wrong with a atandardbred cross they're an amazing breed
Agreed
Great video!! Very informative!! I’ll probably still buy based on looks (and have my challenges accordingly) but that’s just me!🤣
I wasnt skilled enough to pull that at the time
Wonderful video and good advice. Thank you!
Nice looking Percheron cross
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Great video...would have loved to have seen more of the horse for sale...Glad yours worked out perfectly x
Thank ya kindly! I was trying to strike the balance between nonstop b roll and tellin the story/informing. 2500 horses for sale, how do you pick?!? Thanks for the positive feedback and constructive critique : )
The white perch also looked a bit lame in the back right leg.
Good eye. Poor old guy was 10 miles of bad road. But he found the right home, a hardened veteran looking for a lead line therapy horse to build confidence together
He was head bobbing too. His hooves were a mess tho so could be needing a trim or an abscess..
I wish the video would have included horses and their sales prices. Recently a lady I know purchased a 17 year old quarter horse paying 10,000. Wow.
Sale prices are published on the mount hope website
Those horses are so cute! Good info!
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Well done honest and smart!
Could you help to find such a harness as on one of the horses is on 3:18 min., horse name sounds as "Cake" if I am not mistaken! Thank you!
Kate * : )
We use Bowman Harness Shop in Ohio. Its an amish company so look them up and give them a phone call. They can send you a catalogue. Very nice and patient folks
Did you see any Fjords there? I’m thinking of taken the drive out.
Not so many but i wasnt lookin
Years ago, I was clearing a few acres of small trees, brush etc and thought a horse would be a huge help. A local farmer I knew, went to an Amish auction in Pennsylvania and bought me a "retired" Belgian mare who worked out perfect for me. I'm interested in doing the same thing. I know what I want but would like to hire someone who "knew the ropes" Any ideas how I could locate someone like that? Thanks
Find a friend locally or ask some of the amish old timers at the auction. Theyrr all earnest folks and chat up a few and see if theyd be interested in helping you pick some horses. Alot of old timers just hang out there to watch and for the social element, theyd prolly love to help you find a nice horse.
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 Thanks. Good advice. Can you suggest an auction?
@@mr.robert2507 this is mnt hope ohio. They do a big sale in march and october, a medium one in june, and small sales every week
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 Thanks again.
@@mr.robert2507 pleasures mine! Goodluck and let me know how it goes
I would like to ask what you would suggest for a person with autism and cerebral palsy as for me I am looking into a horse that doesn't spook due to the reason that I have cerebral palsy and autism and I have been on horses since I was 2 and I fell in love with horses so much that I actually feel comfortable with them ❤ if you know the right breed that would be gentle and not nip or bite or kick I have been searching and couldn't find the right one and I have been at auctions before. This time I need an emotional support animal for both ride and comfort
There are alot of therapeutic riding centers that provide horse interactions and experiences for people of varying ages and abilities. They also keep the animals in training to be docile and understanding, and they often work with older rescue facilities. My ex gf managed one of these facilities and its where i learned to ride. Breed is a small factor, as the individual animal is more important, but id say a big old belgian, percheron, or halflinger are as chill as they come (though they are large and might be hard to mount). You may want an older animal that is servicably lame (ie not strong enough to gallop, but could carry a person at a walk). Not knowing the details, i would definitely find a therapeutic riding center. Maybe you could own/sponsor a horse there so they could take care of the day to day, but itd be your horse (or youd atleast have a special relationship with it) and they could maybe let other people benegit from the horses love. High Horses is the therapeutic riding center i know in vt : )
Amazing video very very very helpful
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Thank you, I really enjoyed your video. Very informational
the little foals staying so close to there mommies!
That they do : )
It is refreshing to see you working with the young with kind but firm hands. I turned my beautiful Andalusion Stud colt over to a trainer who so mishandled him,( i didnt know) coyboy up, that he ruined parts of my innocent stud for life, i. E. Headshy, ear trama, etc.. i could never work hm out of those fears, he died at 22 yrs. Old.
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 when i weaned my foal, my mare jumped s 5" ft. Fence from a box stall to get back to her foal, i never separated them after that and they were all good with that.
This is such a great video.
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Do you have a website for your syrup ? Do you ship to California? Please provide the name again please. Thank you 🙏🏽
Yes and yes : ) www.ruggedridgeforest.com
Of course I’d never assume ALL Amish abuse their horses just because of the few cases of abuse I’ve seen from some Amish horses on Instagram rescue pages, that’s like saying ALL English (non-Amish) abuse their horses because there have been a few cases of abuse there too.
Excellent video!
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Very nice video!
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