Wow! That’s amazing!!!!!!

That's so great!💕

Good for you!

can u list what part of the vid?

is that the buckskin that was 11 years old? my favorite too. Very kind gelding. dapple buckskin wow

Yes agreed! Definitely something they could do. Thanks!

Had that happen to me. Bought a 16-year-old registered show gelding privately but still got fooled. Some years ago, we decided to look for an older schoolmaster for my daughter, to help teach her higher levels of her particular horse sport. When my daughter tried this particular gelding (with our trainer present), the horse was quiet under tack. He appeared to be exactly what we were looking for. We figured out only after we bought the horse that it had been sedated by its owner the day that we tried him. Looking back at a head shot we took that day, the horse’s eyelids appear a little bit more droopy than an alert horse would have. Overall, he walked, trotted, and cantered well. He was not a cheap horse, either. The private stable we tried him at was impressive and well-kept. We had him thoroughly vetted with x-rays at a pre-purchase exam. For his age, he passed with flying colors. Once we got the horse home, the horse would ride fine for awhile, then rear straight up suddenly, even if only being walked on a loose rein and not being asked to do anything. After rearing, the horse would walk a few steps on its hind legs, throwing the rider forward to clutch its neck to stay on- very close to going over backwards. We medically checked this horse out-there was no medical or chiropractic reason for the behavior. My daughter had posted a picture of her new horse on FB. Luckily for us, someone who recognized the horse responded on Facebook that the horse was a known rearer and had been disqualified from a couple of shows because of it. We were from a different state from where the horse regularly was shown, so we had no clue. With my trainer’s intervention, we were able to confront the owner and get her to take the horse back and give us a refund. Coincidentally, we happened to be videoing the horse at the moment it reared and walked on its hind legs, so we had tangible evidence of the misbehavior. It was a highly unpleasant experience. The owner took the horse back only after we confronted her with proof that other people knew about the horse’s dangerous behavior and she realized that her reputation would suffer if we were forced to sue her. She took the horse back in order to preserve her own good name, not because she was concerned that my daughter might get hurt. At the time, this was a very traumatic experience for us, because we liked the horse -right up until it threatened to rear over backwards. Shae is right. Horses can be sedated, and light sedation does not necessarily jump right out at you. This can happen at an auction or in a private sale. You just have to be as educated and as careful as you can humanly be. And you can still make a mistake. Because we are inveterate horse people, we did end up finding a suitable horse for my daughter. There were just some expensive bumps in the road.

Thank you so much!!!

Yes!!! Well said!

He’s a sweetie 💜

How cool! Yes it’s definitely and intense experience! ❤️❤️🐎🐎🐎

That’s great to hear! It was an amazing day. Thank you so much 💜💖

Yeah I think that’s a good suggestion. Thank you! I Didn’t think of it at the time while editing LOL. I will do so in the future. Hope you come back to tune in!

@@freespiritequestrian agreed with Percy, and wanted to add that if the audio quality isn't good (like, its an auction, its gotta be tough), seeing the prices on screen would be beyond helpful. Great video!

@@EmmaxHobbits yes for other horses I’ll do that! I wanted my prices private though :).

Well the prices don’t have to be specific when your the buyer but giving us an idea of what you would pay for a horse would be even better I mean I don’t even know all the breeds and I’m thinking some breeds are more expensive than others kinda like dogs I’m guessing ..

So glad you enjoyed the video! It was such a great experience. Thank you!

My pleasure! Fred (now Weselton) is an amazing boy. They all need work but they are kind and will progress over time :). Thanks for watching!

My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for tuning in. It was definitely an exciting experience.

Why thank you so much! It has been a lot of work but it has also been an amazing experience. Thank you so much for tuning in.

Yes! It’s so much work to do the right way, but I love it. I just subscribed to your channel!!

Awesome! Thanks for watching ❤️🤩🐴💕

Thanks so much!! It was really fun.

Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it. I’m still over the moon excited about that day. I can’t wait to start working with them. Thanks for subscribing ❤️.

Thank you! It’s definitely one of my favorite videos. Such a cool experience and of course a wonderful memory. ❤️ Plus I hope it spreads some awareness to others!

@@freespiritequestrian if you don’t already you should check out Horse Plus Humane Society. They go to auctions and save all kinds of horses and some of them are able to be adopted to live an amazing life! They are on KZfaq and if your into auction rescue you might like to watch them! :)

@@CactusCowgirl awesome!

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Thanks!!!!

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Thank you! Well I hate to break it to you but I renamed him Duke of Weselton ha! Thanks for tuning in. That’s exciting that you’re shopping right now. I hope you find something amazing. If you need any help or have questions feel free to reach out.

Thank you! I try my best

Thank you! I’m so happy! I’m posting an update video today.

You’re welcome! It’s always such a unique experience. Thanks for watching 🐴

You are so welcome

Thank you! I’m still so excited about the whole experience!

I’m so glad!

Thank you! Yes it’s soooooooo hard narrowing down, I want all of them. Thanks so much for watching. I really appreciate your comment ❤️

You sound like me, lol! I volunteer at a cat rescue/rehab and I have already brought 3 home. It's so easy for me to fall in love!

I would home with the ones that have three legs , an ear missing, blind are two weeks from dead . I wouldn’t trust myself

Thank you. It was an incredible experience!

Facebook is a good start.

Thank you! They are so cool 😎

Same here! That’s cool you were so local to this auction.

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Agreed 💖💖💖

Thanks so much 😊

Yes that’s Olaf, Cruella, and Weselton. ❤️

@@freespiritequestrian Weselton threw me because he looked darker in the auction video than in your farm videos. But by process of elimination I realized it has to be him, lol

Love her! ❤️

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I agree with you! But it’s also something that may be permanent and needs to be taken into consideration.

Could also have ulcers or underlying conditions etc.

What?

Yes it was super fun. Thank you

Nice!

To far for me lol

Yay!

Thank you!

Hi uncle.

Thank you! The Gypsy sold for $14,700.

Thanks! Oh she’s a hoot! Fast, forward, sweet yet sassy. She’s an absolute blast. Tons of work but she’s really blossomed 🌷

I didn’t buy him at an auction.

He was so cute I liked him! He went for 14k.

MOST are Appaloosa’s. You won’t ever see this many apps at one smaller sale.

There are always going to be different breeds at auctions where there are a majority of one breed or type.

@@freespiritequestrian Ah okay, thank you! So it is basically to bring in buyers for certain types of horses? That's cool

@@Charbified yes! ☺️

Hahaha 🤣

Awesome! Yes, I had a Gypsy Cob he was so cool. He was a 3 year old gelding. Went for 14k. Thanks for watching!

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Duke of Welselton & Cruella. Yes I still have Olaf

Yes indeed ❤️

They sure can! I’ve rescued many horses that were completely starved. But I don’t always want to go through that process, it’s financially and emotionally taxing sometimes.

So vary true when I didn't have any kids i dedicated my life to helping and saving as many animals as I could ❤ it was crazy how the word got around that I saved animals. I hade animals put over my gate that needed help or that people just didn't want anymore I woke up one morning and thare was a horse tied to my gate that was the worst then trying to figure out what he needed. He was a vary sweet horse I found him a great home and like you I did it out of my own money

I train and sell almost all my horses (check out my website in the description for more detail). However, when I’m buying from an auction I go in with no expectations and I understand I’m buying something in that moment “as is”. I haven’t had one that “hasn’t worked out” because that’s just not my mindset and not my intentions. I go with what works for the horse and there is no “timeline”. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll keep that in mind! ❤️

@1woksape yes that’s a good point as well!

@Chevreherd - I have a hunch that was the purpose of the music; to keep the selling price private.

@@lauralee9440 yes, that is part of it, but I should have included other horses so people could hear prices. ❤️

@@freespiritequestrian - I was just happy to see how happy YOU were with your new horses! How have they each worked out? As you hoped? Better? Not so much?

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Awww thank you so much 💖❤️💜

Hi, that’s a great question. Sometimes they will have vets at auctions but it all depends. On average there is no health standard, horses can’t be sick, injured or drugged etc. sometimes you can get horses who are healthy and wonderful though! It’s sold as is for sure. I don’t bring my vet, they wouldn’t have time etc. I usually can tell if a horse is sick, injured, or lame. Then I have my vet examine when I bring them home. It’s always a risk but I do it for the horse not just for myself. I have experience knowing what to look for, what to avoid, and what to take on at the time etc.

@@freespiritequestrian Very interesting, have enjoyed watching numerous of your videos up to this point and do a great job with the overlay with your speaking on what you see and the different things to watch out for. I am a few years away from ever considering making such a purchase but it appears the price of horse stays within the $500-$2000 range so of course a huge purpose for a veteran such as yourself or a neophyte as myself. With that, would going through a private seller be a wiser choice for a neophyte and what general age of a horse would be wise to start out with? I ask as i will more than likley have dogs throughout my life and would have concerns with wild horses inability to adjust to be around a dog, i have noticed more private horse sellers are providing videos of their horse interacting with other animals, or would a horse up to a certain age be able to become acclimated with dogs running around. I also believe you expressed how the Appalossa horse was one your favorite breeds, and i would agree from how they are built and beauty would be a top pick for many. I Currently live and will more likley contine living in Kentucky for the rest of my life barring and major life changes, leading my to invest in a house with at least 50 acres with trails and so forth. Have read the appalossa is used for working cattle and rodeo events but would have little interest in doing such a thing, so my question is whether that is a breed to stay with or are there other breeds that would be content in the open fields with occasial trail riding. I am 190-200 lb guy unsure if that mattters but would certainly feel a horse no smaller than 15 hands would be able to carry my ass lol, thanks for the resposnse !

It’s called moon blindness and I’ve never had an issue with it.

@@freespiritequestrian Thanks! We really love them too.

Illinois :)

Hi, this was in Morris, IL Diamond E Horse Company put it on. It was the first one they had.

I don’t get horses just for my lesson program. I get horses to work with them and if they are suitable for the lesson program that’s just a bonus. I haven’t ever been to a sale in Colorado.

@@freespiritequestrian I need one.

It was real ❤️

I completely agree! There has to be a better way.

You’ll have to watch the video I literally just posted. I explain all of this…I completely agree with you. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atWmd7aDvq6nloE.html

I guess people that get horses from auctions want to save them from the slaughter pipeline

My advice would be to take lessons and lease for a long time before buying a horse. You want to be comfortable with everything before purchasing. Purchasing a horse is no easy feat and is a huge commitment. As horse owners we are responsible for their education and well being at all times. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I agree! But that’s why I take my time to walk around the day before and the day of :).

It depends on the horse honestly. They can go from free up to millions lol. But right now I would say the average price of a horse that’s broke to ride would be anywhere from 3-15k. The market is high right now, some horses are selling for 20k depending. Then you have show horses that can range from 10-100k. Just all depends!

Yes :)

They just show up on my Facebook honestly.