BACK AT THE AUCTION! WHAT TO LOOK FOR AT A HORSE AUCTION|VLOG|Tips & Advice

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Have you ever wondered what goes on at a horse auction? Have you ever considered purchasing a horse from an auction? Here is a "VLOG" video on buying horses from auctions. In this video I will walk you through my experience and give you advice and tips on what to look for when considering a bid on an auction horse. I DO NOT advise novice riders, or first time horse buyers to buy from an auction. This takes years of experience and skill and is ALWAYS a risk. If you ever want to buy a horse from an auction I highly recommend bringing an experienced trainer, buyer, or friend along for the ride. Check out how I go about picking & bidding on horses at this small sale in Ohio. Did we bring anything home??? Watch to find out! Enjoy the ride!
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@mddmont 2 жыл бұрын

Addicted to your auction videos. I've been riding for 10+ years at this point and I don't own any horses, but I'm hoping in the next few years I'll feel educated enough to purchase one. After watching probably three or four of your videos I already feel much more informed on what to look for, conformation etc. Thank you so much!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much! I love that you enjoy them. I hope you get a horse someday

@barbleth5135 2 жыл бұрын

@jorgebello8319 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard of Paso Fino horses they’re gated horses

@xxblackdahliaxx6490 Жыл бұрын

She was a beautiful color, and clearly very sweet, but you made the right choice skipping the Appy, I think. Her movement, especially the turning and ways she also seems to trip- or almost buckle under her own weight- when she's walking, reminds me of an old giant dog breed walking stiffly after laying in the cold for too long... Poor girl definitely had something going on. I appreciate the fact you don't sugarcoat or shy away from showing the reality of the things you see at auctions, not all horses are so lucky to _be_ lucky.

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s so very sad. If I was wanting a rehab horse I would have snatched her up!

@michellegeary5536 Жыл бұрын

I'd put money on navicular

@Luckybetta Жыл бұрын

I don't know a lot about horses personally, but I've got eyes and could see she was in some kind of pain.😢. Poor, sweet girl. 😔

@audreyp.4412 8 ай бұрын

Meant to be. Bought a gelding that turned out to be the mare you were going to need in the future. ❤❤

@junebyrne4491 Жыл бұрын

I love how kind and supportive of you that Kyle is. Tell him hi from all of us.

@JSbarrelracing 2 жыл бұрын

I just love how when you feel a connection with a horse you don't miss out you take the opportunity and I love that abt you 😁

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you!!!! Yes, I try my best ❤️

@melissaspake7727 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous snowflake Appaloosa mare, but she looked foundered to me. Glad you passed on her.

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

She’s so pretty, but yes 🥺

@LeslieNikulka Жыл бұрын

Bagheera is a name that suits him so well. Such a handsome boy. I hope he is a huge asset to your program. I think your choosing him was a good call, Shae. Thanks for sharing another exciting video. ox🐎

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@patricksworld5290 9 ай бұрын

Hey! I love that she chose this name lol

@deborahross9974 8 ай бұрын

He is a she. Took her heart horse to tell her. She did keep the name. If you watch these videos you already know. I thought when I saw this horse Shae bought it and I was right. Happy trails to you and God bless.

@ginaheath8164 Жыл бұрын

I brought the trailer with me today but I am not going to buy anything. You bought something. I knew it! What a little cutie, and solid black as well. Awesome!

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!

@gaypreator8547 Жыл бұрын

Never dismiss your gut - heart connection. He. 😂 Sorry I hope the seller sees what she has become, a beautiful star.🤩

@jchilverful 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I know he's going to love his new home! He looks so beauitful!!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m very excited 🐴🖤✨

@amandacawley9447 9 ай бұрын

He's lovely. Your video was informative as always. ❤❤❤❤😊

@susanfreeman9500 8 ай бұрын

I'm finding this only now. It's startling to think how close you came to not purchasing Bagheera, who has proved to be such a gem.

@Bebold94 11 ай бұрын

I love seeing the three of them with their heads poking out of the windows of your trailer. They look so sweet!

@nicolehainley Жыл бұрын

The appt was so cute and the white quarter horse was pretty too

@xSilverFernx 10 ай бұрын

This video is sweet and a little funny to watch in hindsight. I don't know all the work that went into Bagheera behind the scenes, but, definitely a beautiful and kind horse. Thank you for sharing!

@williamlongo2363 2 жыл бұрын

Yea! Congratulations!! He looks like a great horse. Enjoyed the auction, and you make it interesting.

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so happy 😀

@itsmejillian8598 2 жыл бұрын

I am so excited for you he is so adorable ☺️

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He’s a mini Gaston! 🐴😂

@wesmccoy7061 2 жыл бұрын

I’m New to your channel. Absolutely love it. Awesome video

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Awwwww welcome! Thank you!!!! ❤️🐴

@christinamuller1741 Жыл бұрын

He’s beautiful! I’m so happy that he caught your eye and that he’s going to be in your program. I’m sure he’s going to make a lot of riders very happy.

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@marybabler788 Ай бұрын

That Appaloosa mirror that was there that you were checking out. She is beautiful. Wow I love the colors

@haileymarie1168 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new horse! Black geldings are always a win in my book :)

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

🖤🖤🖤

@reclaimedcastawayhorses7433 2 жыл бұрын

I think you did well. Thanks for your education and compassion.

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you! You’re welcome ❤️

@bru1015 6 ай бұрын

Happy ending 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@juniorthewelsh5509 2 жыл бұрын

felt bed for the mini horse in the backround who was getting ridden by a boy who has to big for him.

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah :(

@mistymane52 Жыл бұрын

The tail comment about the appy had me laughing! 😂

@suecastillo4056 2 жыл бұрын

YAY! I love these Auction vids!! The horses are really fun! I hope your fan base grows and grows!! You are SO appreciated!! No one else does this! Great to learn about the ins and outs of horse auctions and what to look for♥️☮️❣️😘🥰🧜‍♀️‼️

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The channel has picked up in the last week!!!! I’m so excited, it’s a lot of work but I really love creating. Seeing the comments always brightens my day too. ❤️

@andreapence6748 Жыл бұрын

I love that you judge horses not only on size and conformation, but pay an equal amount of attention to their personality when meeting them. Are they happy to meet you, and do you do get your "feel-good" vibes which cause you to raise your number card and bid for them, and usually win. Thank you for sharing with us your process of evaluating each horse at auctions, and the pros and cons of each horse or pony.

@annmarieschantz9724 2 жыл бұрын

He's beautiful!!! Congratulations!!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Why thank you!

@marybabler788 Ай бұрын

Finally found this video. That is so funny that bagheera turned out to be a mayor and you thought it was a gelding. That's so cute! She is so beautiful. I love her story. I'm so glad I finally found this❤

@Garnetisgae 22 күн бұрын

Yeah, when you turned that Appy I said out loud "Yeah, that's not right. They don't walk like that" It's too bad! She was so pretty and sweet!

@lynnesaro7772 2 жыл бұрын

WOW WOW WOW!!! Excellent video; especially the cinematography 😊😊😊. Every horse was breathtaking. I never expected,,,, and so glad you did buy him. You read my mind. I was going to ask you to show trailering and so glad you did. He is going to love his new home. I like this auction video the most because it shows all the different things you do to get to the auction, check the horses, bid, buy and take your new friend home. Next video can you please talk about the Appaloosa horse; characteristics, ride, gait and why they are your favorite?

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynn!!! I guess that means my editing skills are improving LOL! This has been my favorite video so far. Just another day in my crazy life ha. I’m glad I went with my gut, it’s so hard to make quick decisions like that sometimes. I will be posting an update video tomorrow and you’ll see more of him trailering and settling in. The Appaloosa horse is a great topic, I will make that video in the next few weeks. Wonderful idea! Thank you!

@ashleybee2190 2 жыл бұрын

Me and you had the same gut feeling, this was a special guy. I love black horses and he has a very good demeanor!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes, so gorgeous 🖤

@lesamonroe2355 2 жыл бұрын

I love the auction videos

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

❤️🐴

@lindag4484 3 ай бұрын

Following your narration, I could see what you were talking about with the stiffness in the appaloosa mare when she turned. I believe you did the right thing here. Bagheera, a beautiful black mare, would have just gone to yet another auction and perhaps to not as good a home as yours. Now she has a forever home. 🐴❤

@staceyneigebauer2495 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to meet him!!!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Now this will be a mini Gaston for Dill to ride once it’s time!!! 🐴🖤

@courtneyallen1006 2 жыл бұрын

Hell of a groove

@jmorgan5252 11 ай бұрын

Great decision Shea

@crimeghost4099 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Love from Queensland Australia

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Well hello! Welcome to the channel. ❤️🐴

@lindahollister5530 Ай бұрын

Good luck here also.

@carolwilliams2356 8 ай бұрын

Not surprised at all that you bought this horse. He was calm and good looking. Perfect for a lesson program. Have fun.

@rcg224 5 ай бұрын

carol I encourage u to watch some recent videos! he is actually a 30 yr old mare lol! 😂 it's so cute she makes bagheera a babysitter for foals

@mechrissybradley9569 10 ай бұрын

Very good ❤

@alabamasmallsteps4732 2 жыл бұрын

WTG girl !!!!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sofiaalonso5713 Жыл бұрын

They look so cute 💕

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

❤️

@skylopez612 2 жыл бұрын

He’s adorable ahh! Can’t wait to see TikToks about him

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He’s so cute. ❤️

@Tyson-co4oc 2 жыл бұрын

These videos give me hope I can pick a nice horse someday. Ive always worked with racehorses so regular horses are kind of hard to gauge lol The black one is absolutely gorgeous. Also the snowflake appaloosa was definitely lame on her right front leg.

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

You sure can! Yes, stock horses and all the others are so different lol. Yes, she was so beautiful but had issues :(.

@courtneyallen1006 2 жыл бұрын

So sweet

@rhfarmstables 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like we had the same idea about going to auctions this month! Gosh I never tire of it :)

@rhfarmstables 2 жыл бұрын

Also congrats on passing 1k!!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Oh my gosh you’re right. Here is an idea let’s go together sometime!? I’ll watch your video soon. I never get tired of them either.

@rhfarmstables 2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian um YES! I'd need to save up though, I'm a sucker for color too :) My poor bank account 🤣

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhfarmstables same haha! 😂🐴❤️

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhfarmstables thank you! You’re almost there!!!! Can’t wait till you hit it!!

@keithbuck5504 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations lovely 🐎 well done

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@Mookielovescreatures 2 жыл бұрын

That appy hurt my heart! So sweet, I hope he ends up in good hands.

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

I know, it’s hard. She was a beauty.

@seahorse5689 6 ай бұрын

Okay, so I just watched this video after watching your most recent post (a few hours ago on Jan 20, 2024) and I thought you said Bagheera was a mare. Okay, now I have to go back and re-check that new video.

@marciaweckerle697 Жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

I think so too!

@thomaspoindexter606 Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah find job ya did them horse looking happy after ya got them

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

❤️

@mikehenry6284 2 жыл бұрын

Wife..... YAAAY!!! I'm so happy that you decided to buy him. Especially at such a low price, I think you literally found a diamond in the rough 😊 He's such a handsome boy with a great disposition 🐎 He seems to be very quiet, and yes a very kind soul. God Bless you for not allowing him to be put through another auction.....or even worse, be purchased by a "kill buyer" lord knows he's exactly what they look for 😡 good weight wich will bring them 💲💲😡. I hate to say it, but unfortunately it does happen. My husband and myself had a ranch for over 20yrs where we bred, raised, showed, and pleasure rode quarter/paints. I also love color 😃. Anyway soooo happy and excited for you and your new fur baby 🐴 Please keep us posted on his progression. Blessings 🙌 Jennifer

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!! Many progression videos are posted and I hope you enjoy. Thanks for watching ❤️

@mikehenry6284 2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian wife.....I'm so embarrassed 😳 I didn't realize how far behind I was until AFTER I hit send. Please forgive me 🥺. Good luck and many Blessings 🙌 Jennifer

@kylerheiney5700 2 жыл бұрын

She’s beautiful. But gotta watch at the auctions. Especially the fishers( guy who took him). I purchased a palomino gelding from him several years ago here in PA. Nothing like they said he was, but is by far the best horses I’ve ever owned!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@user-fh9qe9om6z 5 ай бұрын

Poor Bagera. Thank God you got her. The look on her face in that ring compared to her demeanor at your farm. ❤

@suehelms906 2 жыл бұрын

LOL I knew you were going to buy him, he is beautiful with kind eyes :-)

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t he a doll? I’m smitten.

@kandacek63 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been hooked on Appaloosas since my first official show pony, which was a POA. After I outgrew him, I obtained a 4yr old blue roan Appy who was a more traditional Nez Perce type with the egg-shaped spots over a white blanket, and then later a sorrel speckled Appy gelding from up state New York of all places (I’m a midwestern girl). Supposedly his sire was a Quarter Horse racer. I suppose technically he was a roan too, come to think on it.

@graffic13 Жыл бұрын

Omgosh ...you obviously live sort of close to me ... been to Wauseon several times

@juliehenry6421 2 жыл бұрын

You should try getting a Standardbred sometime - they are so big hearted and willing to please you - they make great riding horses at either gate

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 standardbred crosses. I think they are wonderful. However, I am personally not interested in a full standardbred. They are lovely but not what I’m looking for.

@sherryclement3085 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@sandrakimzey7765 2 жыл бұрын

Good buy

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@brackenstorm2682 10 ай бұрын

Listening to your videos and watching them is really, really fun! I do have some curious questions - 1. What do you mean by a horse's confirmation? 2. What does it mean when you say they're registered? Other than that, I love your videos and I can't wait to see what comes in the future!!

@jamiefarner4801 6 ай бұрын

Horses can be registered or papered. Just like dogs.

@nancyguenther2256 2 жыл бұрын

Love him

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🐴❤️💖

@joniparker23 7 ай бұрын

Am watching this over a year later, after you figured out the BIG mistake, LOL

@zizimycat Жыл бұрын

He’s beautiful. Good decision.

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

❤️

@suecastillo4056 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you passed on that mare… she’s not sound… lovely but not sound… good move😉😘❣️

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Correct. Maybe if I had a lot of money I would, but I can’t buy and “rehab” all of them :(.

@debbieadkins2803 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

❤️🐴

@sam.heyyyy8035 2 жыл бұрын

Your acc is so underrated!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Omg you’re so sweet! Seriously that comment really means a lot and motivates me. The channel is new so I’m waiting to be discovered LOL 😂💖🐴✨.

@sam.heyyyy8035 2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian ikkk your content is amazing can’t wait for the day you hit 1 mil

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

@@sam.heyyyy8035 you are awesome! I really hope the channel grows :).

@DS-ky9dl 2 жыл бұрын

He"s a real cutie...congrats!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks!

@shereneliscom6736 5 ай бұрын

I see what you said about the way she turned around.

@equiner7 2 жыл бұрын

I think it was a wise choice to pass on the appy. She was a gorgeous color! I am wondering if she had navicular?

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I felt so bad. I wish I had endless money to help them all. I’m thinking navicular or even founder. Poor girl. She’s was beautiful, but her conformation was suffering as well. Thank you for watching regardless ❤️

@junebyrne4491 Жыл бұрын

I think you were wise on the appy . But she broke my heart.

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

It broke me too 😭

@mariannekaminski5795 2 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about fitting the saddles and bits on your horses that vary a LOT in size?

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

This fall I will be offering a saddle fitting & evaluation course/class! There will be Tons of info there :)

@gardengirl1191 Жыл бұрын

Well the auctioneer called it a gelding and the owner used the "he" pronoun in referring to the horse. Some info you expect to be accurate. But you should let the auction house know they messed up. Good that you are happy and can laugh at your own mistakes. I respect that! Love your channel!

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

Exactly. It was interesting!

@shannonoyala315 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you bought him aka her Shae! someone fate/god/spirit/soul mate knew they would be the perfect horse for your future. They became the best Nanny for Bell, Esmerelda, and Ariel. Also so funny that you found out He was actually a she.

@roderickreece5517 10 ай бұрын

Getting back in to horses after being away for a while now looking for something that I can have for a good 20 years with think about auction

@shirleycamky4307 10 ай бұрын

Yes bit on abby

@Lisa-ec9qb 11 ай бұрын

LOVE this little gelding! I see it's been a year ago since you got him... Do you have any kind of update on how he worked out?

@suzanne529 8 ай бұрын

He turned out to be a mare! There is another video about it!

@JJ.the.warr.0r Жыл бұрын

1:10 that’s a red dun horse ❤

@jenz4524 2 жыл бұрын

Bagheera is so cute! He is a nice looking boy. I am on the hunt for a new horse....rescuing or adopting. I am looking for arab or a quarab.

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s awesome I hope you find one soon!!!

@courtneyallen1006 2 жыл бұрын

He be great

@sheryldengler1772 2 жыл бұрын

I knew you would get him, I was cheerleaders for him.

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!!!! ❤️🐎

@jacquelynmedina5401 6 ай бұрын

Appy looks like she could use some major chiropractic work!

@califrogg 4 ай бұрын

In this video I kept seeing a boy riding a small pony. Wasn't it Buzz Lightyear?? But you didn't buy him at that sale. I'll have to look at Buzz videos again, but the markings look "spot on" :)

@CURSED_TOAD 8 ай бұрын

what a surprise you passed on that horse you really wanted and the you got the black horse but why did they say gelding? it looked like a mare to me

@SaltySouthTexan 2 жыл бұрын

Good call on the Appaloosa……definitely stiff. Probably they gave her Bute just to get her throug that sale

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think it was navicular or founder to be honest. Sad.

@iceangel1701d Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh! I would have bought him and couldn't understand why no one was bidding more for him! You got the best one in the bunch!!!

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

💖

@patricialatimer7952 9 ай бұрын

He is really pretty horse. I think you would do him some good he needs a lot of loving it looks like maybe but he looks like he's going to be a good horse I'm not there so I can't tell you what I'm saying but he does look good.❤️🐎❤️🐎😂😂😂

@lunarfaerie8552 11 ай бұрын

😊

@fancydarlin1 2 жыл бұрын

I've never owned a horse but always wanted one. That said, the Appaloosa was the prettiest I've ever seen. But you notice how she stepped on her Front feet and then her ankles/hocks clicked down? Reminded me of my knees with arthritis and they tend to click and then lock. She looks so sore

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Poor girl.

@mishloud4215 2 жыл бұрын

He is a beautiful horse

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

🖤🖤🖤🖤

@mishloud4215 2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian I mean she!!

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

@@mishloud4215 LOL now you know 😂😂😂😂😂

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

@@mishloud4215 that’s why I only put a heart at first lol.

@rosalesenrique 2 жыл бұрын

The no sales broke me :( i wish we could save them and give them all a nice new home

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Same 🥺

@margomoore4527 Ай бұрын

Would be hard to pass up the gorgeous white horse, even though I couldn’t deal with all that energy.

@madelyn_equestrian64 Жыл бұрын

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is bagheera a gelding or mare? In this video you refer to them as a gelding but I feel like I’m other videos as a mare? Maybe I just haven’t been paying attention 😅 beautiful horse either way though!

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

She’s a mare! There is a story on her playlist haha 😂

@AMBowHunting 2 жыл бұрын

My Appy mare has a beautiful mane and tale

@freespiritequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

She’s so pretty ❤️

@karolinadovehook3776 Жыл бұрын

Oh this is the gelding bagheera which is actually 27 year old mare? Wow I really didnt think they messed up so bad lol , I thought this was Jafar or Gaston, but "he" seemed a bit shorter so i was very confused. At least Bagheera is in good hands now

@freespiritequestrian Жыл бұрын

Yes! It was crazy 😂🤠❤️