Oh Yvonne I certainly don’t think you’re “unlucky” with horses you are an incredible guardian to all your animals sometimes things happen that we have zero control over,I know that many of the situations that you’ve been through especially with your accident/coma haven’t been easy I don’t know why you’ve had to experience such trauma and difficulty (I used to question that a lot myself while I was sick a lot especially as a little girl sometimes I still do when I have bad days and flare ups)and while I don’t have the answers as to why for either of us or why Riseys going through what he is I believe that some of us go through certain things because there’s a bigger reason (no negative comments for me saying that please!)You were definitely meant to inspire/touch all of us with your family your strength and sense of humor and to show us what amazing horses Friesian’s are you’ve touched countless people and continue to do so as long as these videos go up. Please don’t be so hard,critical of yourself things will get better if that rainbow isn’t just for you and Risey,a sign of hope and better things to come I don’t know what is,hang in there we’re all behind you.🧡🤍🐎🌟🌈

My father in law used to raise quarter horses, and one year he had a few foals with the same problem as Risey. After quite a few tests etc, it turned out to be a vitamin deficiency in the gestating mares, especially Selenium and Vitamin E. It may be the same for Riley’s mum … nothing you could have done about it. Strangely enough it became very evident at the same age as Risey! I know you will do well by Risey…all the best xx

Yvonne, my landlord owns a horse farm where I am currently living in New Jersey, USA. He has worked with horses for over 35 years and is extremely experienced with them. I call him the horse whisperer. He saves horses that would otherwise be put down and will do anything and everything in his power to save them. Case in point, his partner in NY USA was told by their vet to put a particular mare down and my landlord said No and brought her here. His vet came out to see her about a month ago and never said anything about putting her down. The horses here are very fortunate to have someone as caring and knowledgeable and such a good and caring heart like his. I truly believe he has a gift with them. Spoke to him about Risey and he asked if you had done a full body x-ray yet, and also said you might want to consider a spinal tap to try and get to the bottom of this. Even if it is Wobbler, not necessary to put him down.

I think Dieuwke has appointed herself to be Risey's personal trainer. She has a very good sense of what Risey is capable of.

I can absolutely understand why Yvonne needed time to process Risey's health problems as they revealed themselves to her. It breaks me heart what she is going thru. Our prayers are with you Yvonne & Risey.

I haven’t finished the video, but I need to share a thought I have, regarding “bad luck” with your horses. How many hundreds of thousands of people have been united all over the world, with Uniek and Risey’s story- they brought together the HERD, which helped you out in a huge way after your horrible accident. Uniek and RS have been a shining light in the darkness for so many people, Stal G and Stal H- all the lovely horses and people- there is no bad luck there. Life is terribly hard and unfair at times and I’m so very sorry for what Risey is going through, but through his story, people are being touched, educated, and united and we all love you Yvonne and stand behind you. Just some thought. In my faith, God always shines brightest through the dark times and we need to stand strong. 🙏✝️💟

You are not unlucky ! Count your blessings too ....Bauke , your sweet boys and the way you revovered and make dreams come true .... And I do hope , like all of the Herd , that time will help Risey as well . He is such a beautiful colt and loved all over the world since Uniek adopted him !!!

Your recovery after the accident is a miracle. Don't discount a miracle for Risey

I have to admit I am at a loss for words…. Regarding rising star…. I haves learned a lot about wobblers thru everyone’s suggestions… I just send money for the care of the horses…. I only it helps …. I appreciate these free videos so much and have been an important part of my life for 4 of 5 years

Hello Yvonne!!! My sister and neice have had same luck with their horses and felt cursed......BUT I keep telling them it's not just their function they are beings with souls on this planet and they were given to you....their horses love them beyond reason and would die for them....yours would too they love you so much and you are their world!!!!! Look how much calmer Risey is with you after only a week!!! His trust in you is amazing!!! By the way...please don't listen to the people telling you naming out the horses is boring .....it's part of your recovery too and I appreciate it especially at the big stable where there are so many Fresians...it's part of your channel and content and its wonderful!!!! And please keep up the English as you can, you are very good at speaking it and this American subscriber really is grateful for it!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

I am loving this friendship between Risey and Dieuwke❤

I know you believe in miracles, you are one yourself. The odds were totally against you, but with time you are still here. You may not be 100% of what you were but that doesn’t mean you aren’t living a full and wonder filled life. I don’t want to give false hope because I know nothing about horses, but God performed a miracle within you, he can do the same for Risey, He is part of the wonderful life you were given. I will be praying for the both of you.

I love seeing Rising Star at Stal H. He looks so healthy, except for the Wobblers. I still hope that something can be done to help him. For some reason, every time I look at Risey, I remember him as a foal at Stal G; and, he was sleeping in his & Uniek's stall with his head on Yvonne's lap. If that wasn't love and trust, I don't know what is. It may be true that when it comes to horses that Yvonne has actually "owned", she has had some really bad luck. But, when you consider how many horses she has cared for over so many years, I suspect that three is a very low number. All of the horses at Stal H look great! They appear happy and healthy. One look at any of them, and you can see that Yvonne is giving them the best care possible. If the occasional horse has a health problem, it's certainly not due to a lack of love and care on Yvonne's part. She should not be discouraged just because everything with every horse hasn't turned out perfectly. So goes life. 👁💙Friesian 🐎🐎🐎!

How sweet that Dieuwke and Rising Star are friends. 🥰

I'm so sorry you have to worry so much about Risey. I think of you both every day and hope that the time Risey gets now will ultimately ensure that he can live a worthwhile life and that you can enjoy your time with him without too many worries. The fact that he did so well in the transition from Stable G to Stable H says a lot about the bond you have together🧡❤️🧡❤️

Wie es in Deutschland heisst, es steckt der Wurm drin. Es spricht absolut für Yvonne, Risey Zeit zu geben. Das scheint ja auch die Einschätzung der Tierärzte zu sein. Ich denke, das Ziel ist, ihm ein möglichst schmerzfreies Leben zu geben. Er wirkt auf mich sehr entspannt. Wir hoffen das beste für ihn.

It’s not like you to be negative Yvonne, yet I appreciate your expression of sadness. I’ve also have had adversity with horses, my beautiful Quarter horse lost to Potomac Fever, my Olympic jumper to colic. I’ve never known such sadness 💔. So what do we do? Embrace the reality, look forward and hang on to the promise of the future. Thank you for your channel, it allows me part of a horse barn again. Much Love 🌲🕊️🙋‍♀️

Risey likes his ladies fiesty lol, 8:13 that's four times now Reintje went to nuzzle with Risey and dismissed him due to being protective over her foal. Edit: Also, Risey's head is starting to mature, it's starting to look more like the head of a KWPN adult with the intrinsic Arabian details day by day and it is utterly gorgeous.

I know Dieuwke is a beloved family pet, but she is also a great stable dog. I am happy to see Risey and Dieuwke have become friends. Thank you for the update on Risey. I loved seeing the mares with their foals in the arena. Relaxing video with beautiful landscape. Thank you for sharing with us. ♥🐎

I have thought that Risey at this stage probably felt some relief from not having to deal with the energy and playfulness of his young colt pasture-mates when he senses he can’t properly manage his hind end.

Good morning. Praying for Rising Star and all those who love and support Him 🙏🙏🙏

Risey is calm & happy because he is loved & he feels safe. He is living in the moment. Keep thinking positive thoughts and anything is possible ❤❤🇨🇦

Oh, Yvonne, I feel so sad that you feel unlucky with the hard times you have had with Unique and now with Risey, but you have overcome such hardship with your accident and its lingering effects. You are a strong and talented person and your human herd continues to keep you, your family and your equine herd in our thoughts and prayers.

Risey seems to be quite content spending time in the arena and munching on the grass. He also has a new friend in Dieuwke!

I always love watching the foals running around with their mums they're so full of joy. Sending loving thoughts for Risey. Please don't give up yet. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧

Thanks!

Risey is living a nice life with you, he deserves to keep going if there is no pain.

Very grateful for Dieuwke's sweet spirit around the family and herd. Risey in particular! 🐴😍🙏

My heart breaks for you and Risey. We all know how much you love your horses. I am so sorry.

I understand why you feel you’ve been unlucky with horses. Feel free to express those feelings as you wish in your videos. Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. That said, all the other horses seem happy and healthy. Rising Star doesn’t seem to be unhappy. Wobblers aside, he looks good.

Please don’t give up on Risey.

Maybe these "unlucky horses", as you put it, are sent to you because they will get the best, loving care possible. We love Risey. I realize these videos are behind in time line, so we wait knowing he is getting the best care possible.

I know this video was made in August when you were first processing Rising Star's condition. I have experienced that type of frustration and anger in my own life during very difficult times. I wish I could give you a hug. 😔 I'm glad you feel comfortable enough with us to share all your emotions here. ❤❤❤

Yvonne, you’re luck with horses is pretty average to be honest. They’re big & strong animals that are surprisingly fragile at times. Just please be careful when handling & caring for Rising Star since wobblers can suddenly & unexpectedly fall. Sunscreen for humans will also protect the delicate pink skin on the muzzles of horses with blazes or bald faces. We use it all the time here in Kentucky. We generally use 50 SPF.

I have to say it is hard to hear you say you are unlucky. Certainly you have had trials and hardships. But it seems you have also had a miraculous recovery and been blessed with a life many could only dream of! I am not saying this to be critical, but to offer encouragement to stay with positivity and gratitude- that is where lasting happiness exists. I hope Risey is given the best treatment possible and all the time in the world, especially if he is happy and comfortable. I am sure this loving community is happy to continue to support that mission. Risey symbolizes perseverance, courage, and love, and we are all dedicated to him, as you are. (edited for typo)

Who cares if Risey walks a little funny, as long as he is not in pain, is safe and happy with you, then he can just be a horse on the farm with no job, just to love.

It’s so wonderful to see Saly trotting with Wûnder. Saly is not only powerful in her hindquarters, but she also stretches her front legs beautifully at the trot and also shows that characteristic floating moment🥰 Saly is a beautiful Kroon and such a good Mom. A real juwel in Stal H❤️💎❤️

Rising Star is so fortunate to be with your tender loving care, Yvonne❤ I don't think you have bad luck at all! Life happens. Much love and many blessings to you and your beautiful family🥰

Dieuwke is looking after Risey as well 😍🥰

I love my daily fix of "RISING STAR" ! He is such a beauty ! I pray for him daily. 🙏💙🇺🇲🐎

Risey seems to be enjoying his life and Doesn't seem to be in pain which are good things. Sally really extend her legs and looks beautiful.

God please HELP RISEY RECOVER. HE IS A GORGEOUS BOY.

Praying and never ceasing for you, your family, and Risey 🙏✝️🕊️.

I love seeing Risey, though I feel sad at the same time. Sending prayers. Lovely to the all the beautiful trotting!

Always thinking and praying for Rising Star. ❤

Happy to see RS has a new friend in Dieuke.🐶🐎 A horse needs his dog. Well, it’s a good thing Bauke didn’t give his opinion before he finished the course on sensitivity in human communications. (The author of this post said sarcastically). 🤨 People and animals always break the heart. Always. But, we still try. Instead of saying one is unlucky, consider how fortunate your horses have been to have you. At some point there’s always misfortune. If you really want to cringe, count up all the barn cats who have ummmmmm… Well you know…. The first video I watched, was RS and Uniek’s foster. Instead let’s all embrace the journey and be grateful for the love and blessings. 🤷🏻‍♀️🕊️🕊️🕊️ Peace and goodwill to all.

Their trot is what has fascinated me. I could watch it for hours. Sure hope you get good news about Risey

You have not been lucky with horses, but the horses are lucky to have YOU! You are a very special person. Maybe God gives you the horses that need you the most? I am praying for Rising Star. I live with a similar condition as a human being due to a spine injury. And Yfke! What a joy she is. I love her curly foal coat. I will never forget her birth. She was so alert right away! And those long long legs! Amazing.

Don't give up on Risey. Please don't leave no stone unturned. How about looking into acupuncture. I don't believe this is the end for Risey. I know some horses have had surgery and it worked for them. Big Red we love you and have faith that you will be healed. ❤❤❤

How beautiful to see Rising star 🌟 🌟 sweetheart boy, Yvonne I remember when our beautiful queen Elizabeth passed and there was a rainbow pass over when she was being transported from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 to England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, for me that was a wonderful sight, so hold on Yvonne and please don't beat yourself up, you are doing everything way and beyond for the precious boy❤ i will continue to 🙏 so hard everyday. What a lovely sight seeing Reintje and Yfke running around, all beautiful horses and ponies you are so very blessed and lucky, take care. Luv Diane 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

After all he's conquered so far in his life, it hurts my heart that he has to go through Wobbler's. Hearing how you are thinking about probably having to make the hard decision to possibly have to let him go if nothing will help him just brings tears to my eyes. Many hugs to Risey, and just remember that you have been a positive force in his life and gave him a mother when he lost his own. I really enjoyed watching Saly strut her stuff. Her trot is amazing! It looks like Wunder might learn a thing or two, as well. You aren't unlucky with horses, Yvonne. You have some truly wonderful horses.

Dear Yvonne, I am so sorry that Risey has not improved yet but do not give up on him. He I still a young horse and I am praying that there is some kind of miracle to help him recover. Keep your spirits high and keep praying for him to recover. Meanwhile you are taking wonderful care of him and he is a happy boy. Jane ❤️🧑🏻‍🦰❤️🐴

Djewke is such a playful girl shame Risey can’t play with her ❤

Hugs and prayers for Risey. Yvonne you are doing a fantastic job raising beautiful horses.

Have you heard of a Bemer mat? Look into it. The tech is pretty amazing. The situation is truly heartbreaking. Our prayers and love to you and your family and Risey. Your English is excellent and we love you!!

praying for healing miracles

Rising Star is very Good Luck for you! Because of him coming into your life, your KZfaq followers grew by huge numbers quickly. He is your lucky ⭐. He is an angel.

You’ve had to endure so much with your accident and now Risey. You are a survivor and we’re praying Risey will be as well but no matter what happens to Rising Star you did everything possible to help him. We are all praying for him. Be strong, have faith.

Liebe Yvonne, ich denke, ich verstehe, was Bauke meint und das eigene Tier leiden zu sehen ist sehr hart. Ich verstehe nichts von Pferdehaltung, aber all die Pferde, Ponies und alle anderen Tiere, die bei dir und mit dir leben sehen zufrieden und glücklich aus. Ich bin sicher naiv, aber ich freue mich auch jedes Mal Risey in den neuen Videos zu sehen 😍🤗

This is heartbreaking for Rising Star. You and Uneck saved his life. I am so so happy to see RISING Star at stable with you. He does seem better. I enjoy watching everyday. I am praying all will be ok.

Rising Star is going to be Dieuwke’s Best Bud! Please keep your hopes up and prayers for Rising Stars Recovery. What ever it is that they are treating him with will take time and lots of Prayers to heal his problem! It’s not an overnight/week or month. It might take a while to get the muscles and nerves back in great functioning order! Keep your spirits Up! Yes you are Great With Horses! Your horses are like your kids. You love and take care of them! That’s why Rising Star will Recover!

Find a naturing companion for him & miracles will happen. Sending love & healing Yvonne xx

Healing takes time and love. Risey just needs time. He is happy and he can definitely live well with wobbler. There are so many miracles. It's important to believe in it.

Please do not get discouraged.. Owning and caring for horses is a delicate, time consuming and at times difficult operation. There is another youtuber in England whose home- bred horse has a neck injury to the spinal cord. I dont know if this is a case of "wobbler" but she has been advised that the horse will not be able to be ridden and the neck injury could be a ticking time bomb just out and about with themselves and/or with other horses. Caring for this young horse will never be straight forward and of course it breaks her heart. As long as Risey is happy, able to be a horse, loved as he always has been by you and your family, and of course not in pain, may be the new and revised plan for Risey. I have learned so much from his birth, introduction to Uniek (I watch that video over and over) and the capacity of horses to move forward despite very sad and challenging circumstances. Anyway, tens of thousand subscribers love him and wish you both all the best!

Risey is sooooo handsome

Can Risey just live like that if it doesn’t get worse? If he can walk and eat why can’t he just live a low key life?

Yvonne - I just finished watching an overall quarter horse grand championship competition. The horse that won overall had severe wobbler. They eventually had to resort to the spinal surgery. They said it took quite a while to rehabilitate him, i.e., but about 3-4 yrs ago he was fine. And, now he competes in overall quarter horse shows and now has won grandship. They kept stressing get the 3D acrylic spine surgery and that it took a very long amount of time and patience, but they felt it was worth it. They said the horse he is now made it all worthwhile. But, they stressed that not all horses with the 3D surgery and intense rehab come back to be champions, but they do come back to be good riding horses. There is hope, but Risey made need to get the replacement surgery. 😊 There is hope for Risey to still be a good horse and maybe even what you had pictured for him. ❤ and prayers for you two.

Here's a 🌈 of hope and prayers for you and Rising Star, jk 🐴 ⭐️. Please get better, Rising Star. 🙏 for you both to have good luck.

Yes, you have seen adversity. This is not misfortune, it is a rainbow looking for a place to happen. You and RS are in my prayers❤ 🌈🐴 I hope all your followers will start using the rainbow symbol in their comments as a sign of hope for you and Risey.

May God bless beutifull Rising Star I will pray him.

Yvonne, the beauty and grace of your videos is beyond measure. They add to our daily pleasure and give me a reason to turn on my computer in the morning. You are not unlucky with animals. Things just happen and the more animals you have in your life, the more chance for things to go awry. I believe that Rising Star will get better and perhaps yet become the horse you had hoped he would be. Meanwhile, I for one enjoy all the daily activities of your life and love having them shared with us.

Ik heb even gezocht naar 'Wobbler' ziekte, dat is echt niet best voor paarden en hun ruiter. Onze gebeden voor Risey en jou Yvonne, dat er een wonder mag gebeuren zoals bij jou Yvonne. Dikke knuffel voor Risey! Sally zweeft!! Prachtig!!

Yvonne, you are a Godsend to these beautiful horses...your love & patience is a true gift...Risey is love & sad at same time...my friends ask for him...love & support to your family & staff...

I’m sorry Rising Star is such a worry for you! You had a different type of injury and it took a long time. Hopefully Rising Star can recover. I’m sure many are praying for him and I know God answers prayer.

I watch different horse trainers and you have an amazing connection with all the horses you are involved with. Whenever you go into the pastures the horses always responds to your presence. That is a god given gift you have. I learned so much when you where helping Rising Star as a colt.

Yvonne, you are not unlucky. The horses are in your life for because you are an incredible caretaker for them. Dieuwke is such a wonderful dog always looking for a friend. ❤️😊🙏🏼

You are doing your best with RISEY. Please do not make yourself to blame. RISEY was given a wonderful chance with Uniek raising him. He would have had this disease with his original owner too. You could not see into his future. His WOBBLER DISEASE IS A GENETIC PROBLEM. ALL WE CAN DO IS HOPE FOR THE BEST OUTCOME.

I think that rainbow could be a sign for Yvonne and Risey 😉. There's always hope and faith. Yvonne takes very good care of her horses. She is so loving and sweet to them. Sometimes things happen we have no control over. We just do the best we can. I'm happy to see Risey and Dieuwke are friends... so sweet. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

❤ That was a beautiful video. You have a great idea, letting them run and trot there! It was beautiful to see them, such gracefulness! Thank you! Risey is beautiful so glad he has a friend. Praying for him.

Poor Risey. God’s ways are not our ways. Each cross, each trial, each sorrow, helps us to grow in understanding, compassion, and love. Know that I am praying for you, for health, strength, and boundless love.

Every time I watch a new video of Risey I see him more and more beautiful. He is a horse very well cared and it is a good sign that his illness is not getting worse. Much encouragement Ivonne!!!! Happy New Year

Rising Star seems so content yet I’m always brought to tears when I see him 😢 he’s such an absolutely beautiful boy continuous healing love and light being sent to him 🙏🏻🫶⭐️🌟💛🧡💫💫💫

This is Susan Graves I pray for risey all will be ok.😢your horses are strong ang beautiful

Praying for you and your family and horses and dogs all stay healthy. And am praying for Rising Star to regain health. Thank you for sharing your life with us.💜💜💜💜

Love watching these videos. The horses are beautiful. Sending good Karma vibes for Risey.

Wunder is such a handsome colt and to top it all off, he is so very sweet. Love Risey!!! Much love to you and all…❤️💙❤️💙👑🌤️💫☀️🌟🌻🍀

Rising Star seems to be happy at his new home with Yvonne at Stall H. I'm glad that he has a new friend in Dieuwke. Just hang in there Yvonne with Rising Star. Something may improve. At least, he can stand and walk. Many of us are praying 🙏 for Risy.

Start saying you're lucky with horses ... The bad luck 3nds here. You're lucky because rising star will have a miraculous cure. Think like that. Positive. It works!! ❤❤❤

RS looks really good, so much better than what he did being at stall G together with the 2 Friesians, I think he befits from being away from them. I hope and pray that he will make a miraculous recovery, I really do because he is a beautiful colt, will be heart breaking if he doesn’t. 🙏🏻❤️

I love you very much Risey.

Sometimes I tear up watching Saly and Reintje. Each so beautiful in their own way.

Dieuwke senses somethings up with risey. Animals are very intuitive. Riseys support dog.

Rising Star is so lucky to be with you, I know you’ll do whatever is best for him ❤️

I would not get too down about being unlucky with some of your horses Yvonne. GOD has blessed you with 2 very handsome boys, and great husband, a great farm, and a miraculous recovery from a horrible accident. Sometimes life just had hurdles and challenges, and you've did a wonderful job with Risey. At this point, it is up to GOD if Risey gets better or if he should pass on. You have given him an incredible life, not much more a horse could ask for.... I also forgot to say you have a huge, caring fan base that is all praying for a good out come with Risey :) Keep your head and spirits up :)

Please keep looking for treatment options for Risey. I hope something can be worked out at least to give him a nice life as a pasture pet. And don't be hard on yourself about issues with your horses. You are amazing with all the horses you work with

Watching Saly trotting in the arena really shows why she's a Crown mare, smooth. Risey looks so good, but it hurts me because I know the situation. At least he's found a friend in dieuwke.

What a fluid trot! And yes, give Risey a few months if you can...he seems in good spirits 🙏😊

Ii hope and pray the vets can help Risey's wobblers. He is in the best care with you Yvonne. You aren't unlucky, that's the way it is sometimes when you work with horses. Maybe the rainbow will bring you luck 🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤

Those horses of yours needed you, as Rising Star needs you. It’s a tough situation. I hope and pray for you both.

I don't know if you believe in a Creator, but sometimes we get animals that Need our love, and that we need in order to perfect our ability to love more deeply, with joy. No life is a waste. No horse is a waste of our time or our love. If Rising Star can improve, it can only be with your care and love. You are his Blessing.