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Can we please appreciate Kyle's work for a minute...after all he is more into Corvettes 😊❤

I can’t even believe how far Ariel has come. She’s such a sweet girl. An introvert is a great way to describe her. Seeing her jump the cross bars was incredible. I think she’s going to continue to surprise us.

Of all the horse channels I watch, you by far, have the best combination of compassion, discipline and allowing natural behavior. Much respect!

I'm sorry to hear about people mistakenly interpreting Ariel's personality. Good grief. She's going to be absolutely bomb proof when you are done with her because of her thoughtful, critical thinking type style. I am so excited to watch her grow into herself both physically and mentally.

I love how Ariel was wanting your attention when you were grooming Ezzy!!! That's something!!

I don't think Ariel looks sad at all .... I think she's just contemplative and content ❤

I absolutely love Ariels personality. I don't see depression at all. I see confidence, calm, and intelligence. I ❤her! I love her beautiful fluffy coat too.

Today as Ezzie and Ariel stood on either side of you, the size difference between the two is amazing......although two months younger, Ezzie is LOTS BIGGER than Ariel! ..... It is so easy to love them both, and accept their personality differences. I really admire the approach you take to their training, and how you prepare them for unforeseen developments that come into every creature's life, even our own.

🥰 It’s so sweet seeing how Ariel is gaining more confidence and bonding with you, nuzzling you and seeking out attention. She’s SOOO opposite of Ezzy! And that’s what makes her so special! Love her!❤️

" Ur such a good girl🥺 " Ariel: " thank you :) " Ezzy: " Yes I know "

It looks like Ariel is settling in nicely and is developing a cute personality and loves you. 💕

Having two weanlings of totally different personalities is a stroke of genius! :-) They don't need to compete with each other, but instead they will inspire each other! Perfect!

ariel is so curious but also has such a calm temperament. she's lovely!

I don't see Ariel as depressed looking. I think she's just calm by nature, even at her young age. She'll be an amazing mare one day. ❤

I did see Ariel take that jump without hesitation.....9 out of 10 foals would have scampered around it. Glad you captured it on video because it shows confidence and fearlessness way beyond her age. You picked another winner!

Both Arial & Esmeralda did very well. Ezzy sure is jealous 😅 wanting all the attention.. I loved how Arial just came right up to you all on her own. Your confidence gives them the confidence they need. I super enjoyed this video. ❤🙏🙋🏼‍♀️🐈🐕

Arial & Ezzy have such beautiful eyes. Such pretty girls

What a nice day you had (yesterday?) It's great watching how far Ariel has come along! I can understand an "introvert" .I am, too. She's doing great and she doesn't look unhappy or depressed, at all. She's showing interest , and affection. Esmeralda is getting stunning, even under all that winter foal fuzz!

I think most people are noticing the difference in build between Ariel and Esme when they say she looks depressed. Ariel naturally carries her head lower and has more of a plow/puller type of top line, whereas Esme is naturally carries her head high like a saddle or carriage horse.

And you thought Ariel would be a challenge. 😊 She has put her trust in you so quickly and even at such a young age wants to please you. She's very intelligent! ❤😢

I don't think a lot of people realize that horses are just like people. Personalities are unique to each horse and they can be either introverts or extroverts just like us. Ariel is completely content and relaxed. She's introverted and laid-back opposed to Ezzy who's an extrovert with a higher energy level. Its clear how far Ariel has come and how her personality just shines. Her coming towards you, listening to cues and taking initiative on her own time is a huge step in such a short time. She's not sad or withdrawn at all.

I almost fell off my chair laughing at the look on Belle's face when you let Essie go to her and Essie went for the milk bar. I have seen that look in many a mare in my life and it always means the same thing: "you brought her back already?" I tend to let them pasture wean but after 3 months or so start short separations for handling or training, grooming, vet checks, farrier appointments and things like that. The mares are where they can see the foals and the foals can see them, and they have always done at least one activity with mom with them so they know its okay. Over the years I have gauged weaning time very often when I bring a foal back after a session away from mom. You can tell when a mare you know well is really relieved to see her foal and when she is thinking you could have had a couple more hours with her foal. Belle was obviously there to greet her but also seemed to be trying to say she thought daycare was supposed to last longer. We try to time it so that are mares all foal about the same time, but just like any baby, some are ready to wean before others and some mares are ready to be done with it sooner than others too. Once a few mares are starting to look bored of the whole business, are not calling out over any separation, and are at ease grazing and just giving their foal a glance periodically we start doing much longer separations even if they are only separated by one fence. I always wait until there are a couple like that so the foals have company, and the mares that are separated have other mares whose foals are out of the pasture, too. It does not always work out perfectly and you get a mare that was surely showing signs of wanting some freedom back and gets that extra space and then freaks out when baby is not back as soon as the utter is feeling full, just like now and then you get a mare who behaves over anxious about any separation and then ups and decides to cut her foal off and suddenly wean them. But it usually works out pretty well and giving them longer and longer times apart lessens milk production, but slowly, with less ptoblems it seems with blocked ducts or mastitis that can happen with more sudden weaning. Essie maybe getti g pretty close to starting to cut down on the milk, as Belle has done a wonderful job of giving her a great start at building up her muscle mass. I bet she weans pretty easily once you start giving her more time away from Belle as she may well be nursing more now out of habit than need. You dont necessarily have to be handling or training her the whole time she is away from Belle, but could just leave Ariel with her to play and see how long it takes for Belle to ask for her to come back or Essie ask to go to Belle. While doing work with her when she is separated adds distraction, seeing how long she will stay out without asking to go back to mom, can give you a good idea of how ready she is to start more serious weaning time. It does mean you have to plan things out so your there when Belle wants her back or Essie wants Bellee so you can put them back together immediately so they know that they wont risk getting stuck apart.

Ariel did great. She really trusts you and looks to you for support and confidence. The fact that she is two months older than Ezzy and already fully weaned was evident in her excellent work on the obstacle course. I think you got a real winner in Ariel, brains, beauty and a willing attitude.❤

Shae, thank you for referring to Ariel's breed. I thought I'd include the following info for other commenters. I researched it online, and she looks like the breed picture. Plus, it's so interesting that the characteristics of the rarer Canadian Brabant Horse explains Ariel's temperament to a tee. Wow! One article details that Brabants typically stand anywhere between 16.1-17 hands. Also, a short intro to the breed says, "With the mechanization of farming, a number of passionate breeders kept this draft breed alive and still use them for farm work, logging and fishing." "...The Brabant is gentle, lively, tough and brave, but also sensible. They are incredibly accommodating and obedient animals, making them hard workers..." Uses Brabant horses can be found all around the world and are widely used for agriculture, logging, fishing, pulling sleighs and wagons, plowing and being shown in-hand and under saddle."

Love the way Ezzy went straight to suckling when they finished with her lessons! Mama's bond!!❤

I watched "the jump" ten times.

While this isn't the first time, it's also amazing to see Ariel be so calm around Kyle! She was so nervous of him a couple months ago.

Ariel, she sure handles good. ❤ those little baby tails. Kyle is so supportive of you. That’s awesome. Great job Shea.

Ariel is such a special horse and she landed in perfect hands. She will be a rock solid dependable mount with great intelligence. Go Ariel ❤️

A dark green halter would look great for Ariel. Red and green for Christmas.

Your positive reinforcement is everything

Ezzy and Ariel are doing so well! Your patience and gentle guidance in working with them speaks volumes and shows in the quality outcome you get with each of your horses! Beautiful work! ❤

Ariel was born to be a babysitter ! She's so smart and patient......well done ❤

Ezzy and Ariel are two of the cutest fillies ever!❤

I can't believe how smart and confident Ariel! She is still so young! I am impressed.

This is going to be fun. For all the reasons you mentioned. Stimulation, training, human fillies bonding. It is looking beautiful in Michigan. ❤️❤️🐴🐴❤️❤️

Ariel has come so far in such a short time....Ezzy is huge, when you see her away from Belle it's hard to believe she's only 5 months old!...2 fabulous fillies you have there...🐎

Ariel is just so calm and willing while Ezzy girl is just so exuberant and willing lol 2 really good baby girls!

Shes one of lifes thinkers and looks very laid back and chilled 🥰

Amazing progress with Ariel . When she has her head up and looking around you can tell that she is going to be a beautiful horse.

I cant get enough of watching you interact with ALL your horses! You have such a kind, beautiful sou AND HUGE heart! The world is blessed when watching you. Keep shining beautiful gal! You truly ARE beautiful inside AND out! They are blessed! And your hubby is such a honey to help you AND the horses shine on all of this! Keep smiling, laughing, loving, and shining!

So nice to see Ariel interact with you on her own. Ezzy is such a Diva. Think she's going to be a handful though.

Ariel has that laid back attitude just like a Draft.❤❤❤❤❤

All your girls are so adorable! The foals are doing great with your kind and gentle touch. I love watching them grow. Thanks for sharing ❤

I've just fallen in love with watching (and learning) how you interact with these gorgeous fillies. Indeed, your interaction with ALL of your horses. Having grown up on a farm in Amish country, your way is much more gentle, patient, and focused on each discipline. The foals seem to pick up on your demeanor of being caring and calm. Kyle as well is very kind and calm, I can't wait to see his spirit fly when he gets his own horse!

Ariel looks happy and smart. Attention, in whatever form, iswhat she likes.

She loves and trusts you so much. What a lucky girl. She enjoys the attention. She's just not as demanding as Ezzy.❤❤🐴🐎💋

Ariel is a smart young lady! So cute to see her jump the fence on her own. Your ability to connect with the horses is such a gift. It’s not often that we “listen” to the queues/body language others offer. Thanks for all you do.

Ariel is such great little horse. She trust you so much, you have done a great job. 👌 With both 😍

These 2 foals are so special. The most special soul is you, Shae. I have learned so much from you. 🌹🐎🐕🐖🐈

Both of those girls are going to grow up and be fantastic horses.

I adore Ariel ~ she is an introvert ~ but she’s coming out of her shell the more you love on her~ all of us introverts respond to love❤

The last shot with your two babies is too precious!!!! Thanks Shae for sharing!

Ariel has come a long way bless her, she is beautiful, Ilove her.

This is so fun 😁. Can't believe this is Ezzy's first time away from her mom. Ariel did fantastic 🤩!! She will become such a smart and steady horse 🐴. She'll rock on the trails!! Both of these baby girls did great.

Ariel doesn't seem at all depressed to me; look in her eyes, she seems sweet and gentle and shy, but happy and she can tell she's loved - she willingly does everything you ask her to do.

Ariel has come along way in the short time with you and she's so chilled because she's see you as her saviour and will be forever loving you and make you proud. It was nice to see Kyle doing a bit of grooming and bonding with Ariel. 😊❤

Is the adventures of Ezzy and Ariel... loving every chapter ❤❤

I am so impressed with Ariel. She is very trusting & open to learn.

Ariel seems to be intuitively obedient & does all you ask. I think she's very smart, actually. She just needed your guidance.

Ohhh those babies girls both did sooo great! I just love them so much. Watching Ariel come up to you while brushing Ezzy was awesome! I love watching her learn what love really is all about! 🥰💗💜🐴🐎

I was clicker training 2 cats - one Right Brain Extrovert & the other Left Brain Introvert. Lol had to train them different ways cuz. Ariel certainly seems like she's got everything it takes to be a great trail horse. Her journey is so much fun. 🎉

Ariel is quietly brave, and Ezzy is playful and wants to have fun. Very sweet foals the both of them.

The way you treat all of your horses just warms my heart! They are so lucky to have you😊

Both fillies are fabulous. As are you. And Kyle. They are so lucky to have you. 🐴😍

I love how much time you spend with each of your horses, Shae. It shows the bond you have with each and every one of them. 🐎

I would love to see someday Ezzy & Ariel team up to pull sleighs for winter & wagons for summer fun & hay rides!

You are so good with the foals!!❤

I had a friend who was really tall for her age. In her school class pictures, she was always standing in the back row because she towered over her classmates. She called her self a “back row” kid. Ezzy is definitely a back row kid! At five months, old, her wither is almost as high as your shoulder. So great that you’re working with her at this age. And Ariel is a little star-she’s going to make somebody a great riding horse.

Ahhh!!! Getting kisses from them at the same time!! Heaven!!!

IDEA: I encourage everyone to video your animal as it gives you the chance to observe them in a way you otherwise can not and spot what needs attention.

Love Belle, Ariel and Ezzie...Ezzie has that little " Diva" tude going on once in a while...love it! Both these babies are doing Great...i would love to just hang out with you and your horses Every day...yes its hard work, but Oh, what a good piece of Heaven ! Thank you !! 🤗

I love watching how much these foals trust you

A couple of happy muddy foals. :) They're so lucky to be in your care.

Aww, Ariel is always smiling when you near, Shae! So sweet

The girls are doing awesome and thank you for the much needed pig fix. ♥️🐴🐷😁👍

Ezzie's coat looks like a stormy sky, she's so beautiful

These two fillies are doing extremely well! The consistent love, care, and training you give them is really going to set them up for a great life. Penelope is so adorable too! ❤

You're her mother, so she trust you. ❤🎉

Ariel doing so well and I know you will do a fantastic job ❤❤

Friday. Was nice. Saturday Cloudy. Storms coming g in. 😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

OMG! She is so cute! What a good girl. After you backed Ariel up, she looks at the camera like “did you see that “! Love it! ❤️

Ariels quietness I think can be attributed to the draft horse mix. She is very cute. I love you're videos, you are so kind.

Good job babies!!! I love seeing those girls in action. Ariel is so calm and confident and Ezzy is getting so big. She's getting that beautiful filled out neck of a draft horse.

Wow! Ariel is a different horse! You can see she loves and trusts you❤

Hahaha.. the pig is cleaner! Horses love that mud. Maybe ancestry has something to do with it. Mud cakes, of course, holding the heat in. I used to give up!

They both did great. I love that Kyle loved on Ariel.

Ariel definitely thought about where her feets were as she stepped! I think the quiet is just a cover - she's actually plotting to take over the world! 😂

Both did great. I think Ariel is going to be a natural trail horse.👍🏼

Ariel is amazing! I would love to have horse like her and work with this girl! She's just very calm and smart 😊❤

This is a joke but it's like the "step child" is becoming the favorite because she always willing, cooperative and mommy's little helper. 😂

Those girls r doing great. Both so pretty. Ezzie is enormous. Much luv Carry on

That was so spectacular to watch, just seeing how these two beautiful babies learn differently, but both so willing!

Ohhhh That was so cute. I cannot believe how much I love both Ariel and Esmeralda ❤❤. And of course, I adore you. You are so talented and sweet.

This video was simply wonderful. The babies did so well and had fun gaining confidence. Yes, you passed on that pretty draft foal, but your last bit of footage in this video proves that 2 is company, 3 is a crowd. Your foals adore you as much as you do them. Well done, Shae.

Ezzy did really well for being so young and she will do it in time.

I love the little (or not so little, in Ezzy's case, lol) fillies! Looking forward to watching as they grow and learn! Super excited! Also, to all those out there that keep personifying their thoughts onto Ariel, you can't possible know what she's thinking and feeling, she's healthy, happy, and thriving. Every horse is different and her beginnings don't determine her present or her future. 😊

I love Ezzys face. With her markings she really looks like a Clydesdale ♥️

You are so caring and patient with your horses, they have a great home.