It should be emphasized that we do not train ALL our horses to ride. We had, and currently have, several horses who cannot be ridden due to physical limitations, or are not mentally suitable to carry a rider without fear or stress. We love them and care for them all the same, and do not force them to ride. But these companion horses are so much harder to place, and are returned to us more frequently. Teaching horses who are able to be taught to ride gives them a valuable skill that far betters their chances of staying in a good home ❤

The bond between horse and rider is sacred and ancient. It is an important skill in this modern world. It saves lives. Thanks to this rescue for all of the training that they do.

For those who don’t understand, taking a horse for a ride is kind of like seeing your dog get excited for a walk. They do little dances, they get happy and excited too. We’re only 10% of their bodyweight so keep that in mind, to them it’s like carrying a toddler. So please, tell me you’ve never been around horses without telling me you’ve never been around horses.

I like your points. I think horses can enjoy teamwork. I've been thinking that the more skills a horse has...ride, pack, drive, etc. the better chance they have.

Horses were made to work and it makes them happy and they love the companionship

Its sad how many narrow minded ignorant people are out there spewing vitriol and disinformation when they have no idea AT ALL what is truly in the best interests of a healthy happy horse. God bless you for what you are doing for these poor horses and thank you for the patient and kind way you tried to reach and reason with such people. Please do not be discouraged by them at all. Anyone who knows anything at all about horses knows they are far more secure in this world if they have good training that adds value to prospective owners. ' nuff said! Keep up the good work. I wish I was a billionaire so I could fund every worthwhile horse rescue in the world. Maybe I could pay off legislators to pass meaningful laws that would actually be effective in protecting horses from evil kill buyers and disreputable horse "traders".

This is exactly right. We don’t live in a perfect world where every horse finds a perfect home no matter their skills, health, or experience. Horses are big and expensive and potentially dangerous. If they don’t have the skills to cope with the society we’ve created for them, they are terribly vulnerable.

An untrained horse is like a person without a job...not a lot of oppurtunity to excel and grow.

Thank you for sharing the importance of good training to a horse's future. All the horses being ridden in this video look calm and content-a sign they have been trained using humane, thoughtful methods based on trust and partnership. I think people who don't know much about horses sometimes think riding a horse is always cruel, but this is not true. A sympathetic rider can make being ridden a joy for a horse, and a training program that gradually conditions and strengthens a horse enables them to carry a rider in balance.

Except old people that used to ride but?cant now because of injuries. So pasture pets fill the void. Hopefully, you can train some of your rescues to cart. Older people can learn that skill & then it's a win- wn for all .😊

I’ve learned People that say those things rarely care to provide a working solution. Nor do they ever have the means/knowledge to properly care for a horse. Good on you guys.

When Valerie rescued an older mare,12, we at first dispaired. Her owner had been sent to an assisted living, so she was left in a field for 3 years, until she passed. The "family" sent the lovely mare to the killpen. She was a sweetheart, well trained and sound. But a woman with a disability came often to visit the horses. She had always wanted a horse but couldn't ride. We helped, using the quiet mare to fulfill her dream. Now this mare is a Therapy Mare and has helped many from a senior home get better muscle control and strength. She enjoys the attention showered on her. We have used her for autistic & down syndrome to develop muscle and balance. After they brush n pet her they want to get up there and walk around. These wonderful horses, just full of love, just keep on giving!

So true. Love your work

As a teenager, I tamed / retrained a difficult horse. We bonded. I still miss him. Thank you for what you do.

This is so very true. It also applies to every other domestic animal. Train your animals to help your beloved children if something happens to you.

Over time I've learned a lot about horse care, one of the things I've learned is that riding is ultimately the best way we currently have to exercise our horses which in turn keeps them healthy. There's bits about riding I don't like and personally I'm not all that interested I prefer walking with my horses but I also know from experience there's lots you can do to ride both ethically and with empathy so that your horse gets to enjoy the ride too.

Education and training is such an important part of keeping horses save - especially for their future. For me you are a very responsible horse rescue to offer those horses suitable this gift! It often takes a lot of patience and time to train the „untrainable“ or the untrained. Especially if they had bad experiences.

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That horses end up in auctions where too many of them are killed in a most brutal way, is horrendous!!!! It's shameful that people who have no horse knowledge, make comments like that. There is nothing more wonderful then a relationship with a well-trained horse. It's a choice in how a person spends time with that horse. But actually being able to communicate with him is very important to any relationship. So many ignorant haters out there. Sorry but I say fk em. Most of them don't have a clue anyway. And you can't fix stupid, even though you try😢. What you people do for the horse industry, is phenomenal!!!! It was my dream to do the same thing. But sadly, health issues make it impossible now. You are huge blessings to all those you are able to save. Anyone who has worked with horses in any capacity knows you're worth and is grateful. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God bless all your Journeys always😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I love horses I’ve always wanted one

Thanks for sharing.

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Definitely horse and rider are a bond that can't be broken.❤my hats off to what you guys do everyday for these horses. People don't always understand what you are doing, great that you can educate them. But at the end of the day, it's the horses that need to be cared about. Kill places are horrible and cruel. And I thank you angels for saving all of them that you can. You give them hope of a better life. Much much respect to you all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

Powerful, true.

Beautiful.. never listen to haters... ever

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I think it's funny reading those comments. Cute kids

I have been loaning a horse for about a year now, I pay for everything but livery as she is on the owners land, she has a permanent tendon injury and shouldn't of been loaned to me in the first place, my daughter has ridden her a handful of times before she went lame again, I won't leave her or let anyone ride her again, she is on permanent rest, field, love and fuss, I have aakd her owner tons of times to let me have her or even buy her, so I keep going keep loving her keep giving her everything she needs.

Those comments from people sound very naive. Thank you for being real.

Horses were meant to be worked n ridden by us n all my horses loved me for it

Horses are, Our FAMILY. Just as All the Animals. They are here, to be used for our farming. What a feeling. sad, seeing horses, Kept!!!!!

We must have federal legislation to save these unwanted horses from the slaughter pipeline.

I have a horse, i have had her for 24 yrs she has been ridden mabey a handful, has not been ridden in yrs, you dont have to ride a horse to own one my horse is like a 2 yr old, i can still get on her and rid her and i have buti chose not to.... Shes well taken car of and loved every day, im happy to spend they money i do just to have her, even if havent ridden her in yrs. She trusts me, in every way. Shes happy and so am i... I refuse to sell her to someone, knowing she will not be taken care of, the way i take care of her and knowing she is healthy... People say sell her what a waste of money! No, she is not she is my therapi... Love her till death do us part❤❤❤❤

People that have never had or owned a horse are so clueless about the reality. My horses loved to go riding. Of course I never used a saddle and let the rest of the herd run free with me. And of course I rode in the Mountains where I didn't worry about yards and gardens. I took my wolved with us and I have memories hardly anyone else has.

What exactly do these complainers suggest you do with the horses you rescue and nurse back to health? Have they sent money to feed and shelter them? Paid any vet bills? Offered their land, stables and care for free?

Sadly people say similar things in regards to service dogs.

It only makes sense that some horses cannot be ridden for one reason or another, let them live out the rest of their lives as pasture pets. No one said you have to ride a horse to have a close relationship with as a friend.

The fact is that we humans only keep things we use. Even cows, if we didn’t eat them, they would never be born, just as we don’t just breed horses to go on pasture to eat gras

If we all come together we cam save all animal's lives . ❤ id do anything to make sure this doesnt happen to any animal they dont have voices like us

And if they can't be ridden (if they are a miniature horse or some other reason), train them to do something else.

GOD created horses to be ridden. Their anstomy is actually perfect because of the fusion of the vertebrae it is exactly where a rider sits. The problem os HUMANS AND THE WAY THEY TREAT HIRSES NOT RIDING A HORSE. People that say that are not horse people and should just let you do what you do!!! Rescue and train hirses wit emoathy and love

Please know in all channels there are AI comments to make you all feel bad...lower vibrations. Keep going and bypass these as you are doing a huge vibrational raise on planet Earth with each rescue. Horses have the biggest vibrational field next to a largest tree. Keep going you are a huge impact on humanities future survival.

Horses get fat and lazy without exercise,these people are doing amazing rescues so people should just leave them be!

Honestly, people ride for selfish reasons. They want to have fun. I have a horse and I admit that I ride for the entertainment. But I also do ground work and walks on hand. Horses really don't have to be ridden. Human on horse back is as natural as chicken on pig's back. But if you actually listen to your horse, practice good horsemanship instead of forcing the submissions via fear and using painful tools and riding for hours daily... Then riding isn't that bad and horses can actually like the cooperation and spending time with humans. It's about the way we choose. Unfortunately, there are many harsh riders and trainers.

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Unfortunately, there aren’t enough people in the equestrian world who put their horses & their wellbeing first tho. The number of horses constantly being bred, just for SO many to constantly end up in kill pens is a travesty. The way horses are constantly rehomed or sent to auction for selfish reasons is heartbreaking. The fact that the horse world is so slow to progress for the betterment of the horses is disappointing. There are a lot of good people who do right by these animals, but there are far too many who don’t.

who asks that?Thats like asking why you are sending your kid to school😮

The ignorance of some enrages me especially when they run their mouth when they’ know nothing about the situation. It’s even more telling when they sit and criticize the very people putting their words in to action but the imbeciles complaining do nothing but that. #beapartofthesolutionorshutup

Horses who are ridden have better body fitness which results in longevity. People who maintain some level f fitness usually live longer hence senior fitness.

God created the hirse to be ridden to have a PARTENSHIP with a rider. They enjoy it I have seen this thousands of times. Horses that di not get ridden by their absent owners loose weight and condition. They get sad. We are NOT hurting them we are damcing with them

This makes me very sad!

I get your point, but my experience has been that no matter how great the training THERE ARE STILL MONSTERS ABROAD! For no good reason the damage they can inflict on innocent animals is horrendous sometimes. Your logic is good but the World of Mankind offers no guarantees.

Alright. What reason and what place would they hold . What happens to animals if they are not cared for and utilized. They are eradicated slaughtered. Just like what's already being done to thousands of horses every day. Just wait til there is no need for useless people.

People can be so senseless