2.5 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE THROUGH THE WOODS…

[@nancysouder5111]

I just noticed Bagheera has that beautiful Friesan trotting step. I love watching that! Could watch it for hours.

[@helenacunningham3568]

Hi everyone I just loved the ride with you. I feel like I`m riding again, I just love your videos. Take care and great blessings. I`m 70years old and due to injuries I can no longer ride or drive my clydesdales. Love Helena VI CTORIA. AUSTRALIA XOXO

[@freespiritequestrian]

So glad you could join. Thank you.

[@lindagrizzard2999]

I love riding along with you. ❤❤❤

[@shirleyrice7093]

You said in the last video I watched, that a trail horse has to be trained and it takes a long time - or about those words. We were just ignorant, I think, because we went out all the time - through the woods, up steep inclines with no trail, down muddy slides, into the lake and ponds to swim, over logs and over cross-county jumps. The children, pony clubbers, practiced dressage and jump courses too. Once I trucked my girls and the neighbor girl about 16 miles (conservatively) away and they rode their horses home - through fields and woods, dirt roads and highways. My daughter and I took two of our ponies to an organized, competitive trail ride. She rode our 11.3hh Welsh and I rode our 13.2hh grade pony. We had a fun time and we both won prizes, she for the smallest pony. She was about 9 at the time.

[@freespiritequestrian]

What I meant by that is that it’s good to take your horse out and expose them. It takes a long time to develop a good trail horse that’s safe for all levels of riders. Anyone who can ride well can take out a horse and do these things, but developing a safe, good trail horse for novice riders can take time.

[@jilenejensen1539]

I love it when they shake when you’re on them it’s absolutely hysterical.

[@Rosa-mj5mt]

What a beautiful trail! When the sun hits jiminy’s golden mane w the golden leaves all around 😍😍 awesome hack shae! I bet it was so much fun

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you 😊

[@denisebair9542]

You’re videos take me back to my childhood and early 20’s! Thank you! Sometimes life takes us away from the things we love!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you enjoyed it 💖

[@patriciajones3192]

Your husband Kyle got some good video shots.

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

What a blast. I miss riding 😞❤❤❤❤

[@marywright373]

What a beautiful day looks so enjoyable

[@gabriellas9001]

Also I love the shot where you stop for a drink and all the horses snuggled up close together :) ❤❤❤❤

[@mechrissybradley9569]

Have a lot of fun on your ride on your horse 🐎 Shae..

[@charlesparis572]

That was such a nice ride, I felt that I was riding and it’s been years, good memories 👍👍At 70 yrs old I have such a bad back so I caint ride but this helped and I loved it👍👍😎😎

[@mandyb1320]

I love the woods, such a beautiful trail ride! The horses are so adorable when they play in the water, I love it!!!

[@haleighc1465]

Heyy I just watched on tiktok that Miko just passed I am so sorry to hear that I was crying through the hole video and i felt goose bumps down my neck watching it I am so sad that he passed I know how you feel I had horse I took care of and I loved so much and I never saw him again I miss him so much I am so sorry 😭😭😭in memory of miko

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you.

[@terrywhite4451]

Thanks for sharing, it was fun!

[@xxstarsxx1548]

I loved this! Reminds me of when I did trail rides a lot. Arlo And Prince Charming are my favorites at your barn!

[@freespiritequestrian]

They are good boys! ❤️

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Fun hack, Shae! All of the horses did beautifully -- loved the part when they were playing in the stream, just like colts and a filly. Jafar impresses me every time I see him move--so magnificent is his bearing. I hope one day he gets a perfect new home with someone who will take his dressage training to the next level. And the next after that! Wahoo! 🐎🐎🐎🐎🤠❣

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes he is such a beautiful boy. He has a playful, yet gentle spirit. 💖

[@sandimichaels2324]

Thank you for my trail ridge. I thoroughly enjoyed it. That was a nice trail. I can tell you are in your element.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Totally! ❤️🐴🤠

[@lindayaya59]

Thank you. I haven't been on a horse but once since we sold all of ours in 1988/89. So sad miss them terribly

[@freespiritequestrian]

I bet that is really hard, so sorry.

[@lindayaya59]

@@freespiritequestrian thank you

[@metalkingtohorses]

I loved watching them splash in the river and get drinks so cute

[@freespiritequestrian]

It’s adorable.

[@addiem57]

I love the trail ride videos so much! I feel like I'm there with you. Jiminy's mane and ears are so pretty! One of my favorite things is seeing them playing in the water. You are so lucky Shae! 🥰🥰💜💜🐎🐎🐎

[@freespiritequestrian]

He’s such a good boy! I’m so lucky he’s mine ❤️. Thank you so much.

[@rockysmumakagma]

What a wonderful trail ride! Thanks for taking us along again, I always enjoy them! All the horses looked wonderful and sure had quite the workout, they sure were sweaty at the end 😊 I probably would have gotten a little worried with all the leaves on the ground, did the horses slip much? I think it’s so cool that Kyle goes with you on your rides, and totally supports your dream 💕 I think if he wore a cowboy hat and sunglasses, he could pass as Rip from Yellowstone 😂 sorry, had to say it 🤠 Have a great day 👋

[@freespiritequestrian]

Bahahaha Kyle gets that a lot! The leaves are always there and the horses are used to them. :).

[@rottiegirl0077]

We have been having the same weather here. It's been not so bad except for that one freezing period. It's been in the 40's & 50's here until this past Friday. Now it's in the 30's and looks like it will be for the next week. Take advantage of the warmer weather while you can.

[@freespiritequestrian]

It’s totally crazy! Now we have snow in the forecast.

[@rottiegirl0077]

@@freespiritequestrian I know. It snowed here yesterday and overnight. More coming this week. These are not the winters I remember growing up.

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@rottiegirl0077 I remember tons of snow, and honestly it was WAY colder. I grew up in Illinois but it’s basically the same as Michigan. I used to ride my snowmobile around as a teen, and would love to buy one now but I know we don’t get enough snow to make it worth it!

[@rottiegirl0077]

@@freespiritequestrian Definitely way more snow. Never snowmobiled but that sounds like fun. My brothers used to go ice skating all the time but the year I got skates it wasn't cold enough to freeze the pond.

[@johnhayes1498]

Thanks for that great video. The only thing that would have made it better is if I was there riding with you. Have you ever thought about doing a meet and greet at one of the horse auctions?

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awww :). I wouldn’t do a meet and greet at an auction, not my venue, but I plan to do one someday!

[@carolmurray3008]

Kyle you need more air time, Your a wonderful husband. Such a great ride Shae

[@freespiritequestrian]

He’s the best ❤️

[@aliciahall3094]

Thank you for your videos! They are therapy for me. I lost my only horse to colic in the fall and I’m still grieving. Watching your videos makes me feel like I’m right there riding with you. ❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@freespiritequestrian]

So sorry for your loss.

[@virtualselfie6899]

So sorry, Alicia! Be safe, be well!

[@lunacomiting1437]

fall and cool summer days for me

[@freespiritequestrian]

🐎❤️☀️

[@cathywhelpley3927]

For me, it is so relaxing being with you on your trail ride. Great fun!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again SHAE Oh to be outside on the trail again! What a great fun ride!! Even open water for the horses to play and get a drink. Thx as always for sharing and taking us along. Catcha next time...

[@freespiritequestrian]

It was a fantastic ride! We really needed this ❤️

[@cyndiebill6631]

Love the trail rides!!! I was always lead too. It’s nice to have a horse you can trust not to freak at every little thing. Thanks for sharing it was fun.😁👍♥️🐴

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes it’s the absolute best to have a good lead horse! They are worth their weight in gold.

[@cyndiebill6631]

@@freespiritequestrian ♥️🐴😀👍

[@mikehenry6284]

YAAAY, A TRAIL RIDE 😃🐎. I agree Fall is really pretty with all the colorful leaves and such 🍁, but I think my favorite (trail riding) would be Spring with all the lovely 🌺🌼🌸 flowers in bloom, plus it's starting to warm up a bit. Beautiful ride, love going with you. Everyone enjoy. 😊😊 Blessings 🙌 Jennifer

[@mikehenry6284]

Hey Shae, I heard you say that you've been on endurance rides before, my neighbor rode endurance for over 40 years. What kind of horse did you ride in endurance? She always rode an Egyptian Arabian. I had a Polish Arab that was a lot of fun, but mostly I had quarter paints. Curious on what you rode for endurance. Wonderful day for a ride 🐎 Blessings 🙌 Jennifer

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes it’s so pretty when everything is green and beautiful.

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re looking at him :). Jiminey. ❤️❤️❤️

[@freespiritequestrian]

We did 30 mile LDs. I just don’t have time to compete but it was fun! I have a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWOvl5uijNSasJI

[@ritaschultz6859]

💝 the ride thanks for having us along 🐎

[@freespiritequestrian]

Any time!

[@daiyzanth]

Looked like such a great trail ride. The horses definitely looked like they all had a blast especially in the water. Thank you for vlogging it, it was beautiful.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks for watching!

[@1g412]

You make. It so real like i am riding with everyone its awesome to come a long. Thanks for the wonderful ride ,

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lindayaya59]

I've always rode in ohio then in wv when we sold ours. Now my backs messed up and I'm 63 I'll miss it forever. And be bitter. I'm not the one who wanted to sell. Sorry for going on. Thanks again for taking us around.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I’m so sorry that is really tough and I can’t imagine. Thanks for watching anyways ❤️

[@metalkingtohorses]

I love that you are in Michigan SO AM I !!! I can't believe our weather, your staging area looks identical to the one by me for Kensington trails ( I wish we could ride together that would be such a fun video collaboration but I don't own a trailer or a truck any more and my mare is too green for these adventures , I bet she'd be great in a group though ) but ya my farm is so muddy see my last 2 videos I did yesterday. I popped on for a second... because my ottb is so green I really can't trail ride far yet and I have to pony my othe TB or she won't go

[@freespiritequestrian]

Nice! I’ve ridden at Kensington a lot. Fun trails!

[@sandragrevstad5286]

Love trail riding in the fall. The foilage and their colors are brilliant The weather, fresh air All of it😊!!!

[@judytinker3392]

Good ride I’m tired

[@loribroxson1134]

Thank you for another lovely ride !!! I always feel as if I am right there on your horses!!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Wonderful!

[@lizvisser4221]

Another great hack.always enjoy them

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! It was a good time.

[@veronicapeace1948]

What a lovely, fun video Shae. I enjoyed every minute of your trail ride. ❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annmarieschantz9724]

OK, your riding in my old stomping grounds!! I grew up in Chelsea!! I loved riding out there.

[@freespiritequestrian]

What that’s awesome! Chelsea is a such a cute town.

[@besthorseloverever3088]

You inspire me to go even one times are hard by the way great hack I love your videos

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Beautiful ride!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you ❤️🐎

[@glorialeasgang6332]

Caught your " Shout out" to the Big Elk Lick in Pa. Literally 20mins away from me, And have been riding on that very, scary, steep drop off many times! I, myself, am NOT a Fan!! I usually get off and walk! Loved watching your ride though! Thunder Mt. Is beautiful in the fall with all the Elk!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Love that place!!!!! It was super fun.

[@glorialeasgang6332]

If you ever get down this way again, be sure to look up the Quehanna trails. More Primitive camping area, but still Great Riding! Caution though in summer heat!! Beware of the Rattlesnakes.

[@brendabroschn1016]

Me I love the Fall 😍

[@kimwilliford6303]

❤ I love fall season riding. It's cool in late afternoon early twilight. I love that time of day and that season. the leaves have different colors on the trees, the grass has different shades of green and yellow. it's just stunningly gorgeous

[@milla713]

Looks like fun wish I could come😃

[@freespiritequestrian]

💖

[@allischickens7186]

Love watching trail ride videos!! :)

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you like them!

[@trishgilbert6342]

I live the view from Jiminy. Such a gorgeous appy ginger!

[@freespiritequestrian]

He’s the best boy ❤️.

[@elizabethvodraska5782]

I Love Jiminy ‘s golden mane he is so cute you got luckey with him

[@freespiritequestrian]

For sure ❤️

[@fqlsegcd]

Tbh you’re one of the only equine youtubers i watch, i love the way you’re so sweet to your fans, and your horses!! I love how you don’t pick “Oh i love (horses name) more” you’re fair to all of them and it’s so adorable!! I love your channel so much! I actually named one of my horses Gaston and then i came across your page it was so cute!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes I love them all! That’s so cool you have a Gaston as well. ❤️❤️❤️

[@fqlsegcd]

@@freespiritequestrian Yess!! He’s a friesian saddlebred cross 🫶🏻

[@BB-co7kp]

Loved this!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@xdeliteace109]

i love watching all of your trail videos

[@freespiritequestrian]

I’m glad!!

[@xdeliteace109]

@@freespiritequestrian 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐴🐴🐴🐴😃😃😃😃😄😄😄😄

[@lindaworsham3569]

Beautiful ride and great trails!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks!

[@stephaniedevers9743]

Fall riding is my favorite

[@jamiescott5461]

Reminds me so much of where we rode in Western MA. I loved trail riding. Went every weekend.

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s awesome 🐎

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s awesome 🐎

[@celestinacowgirl9075]

nice

[@jamiesmith4245]

My fav time is fall and summer

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@kristyfowler1974]

Omg so jealous wish i was there on the ride too ... trail rides r so relaxing .. and the weather is great to go out in jan. Love watching your video's... I love the fall to ride in the smells, the leaves on the ground ect ... Beautiful ride today ...😊💚

[@freespiritequestrian]

It was so wonderful. Thank you!

[@mariannekaminski5795]

A farrier once told me OTTB have the softest hooves, quarter horses are the best (as are mustangs). Can you talk about the upkeep of each breed? 😊

[@ritaschultz6859]

I love your Diamond 🎆

[@freespiritequestrian]

She’s the best 💎

[@moniljs]

Went back to watch this one….a year late, but still looks like great fun❤️🌺

[@Silly_Little_Filly]

My horse has a couple cuts on her heels from over-reaching so shes out of riding rn. I love watcing you go on rides with your horses!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Oh wow!

[@renedouma2377]

I would love to ride on this trail hope you enjoyed

[@freespiritequestrian]

I did! ❤️❤️❤️

[@virtualselfie6899]

❣💯💯 What a treat, Shae! Kyle did some great recording, so we felt like we were riding along. Glad the water in the creek was not iced over so the horses could drink and you wouldn't sink without a life jacket. Hey, did you say there was a friend of a friend on the trail who had a Shire horse? Is a Shire good for trail, just thinking out loud; they're so big and bulky.

[@freespiritequestrian]

He sure did! Yes, but he wasn’t on the trail. ❤️

[@carriekruse9016]

i love how you always bring ur students with u i would love to be one of ur students

[@freespiritequestrian]

They are awesome :)

[@ritaschultz6859]

Jimmy' s fall coloring is beautiful 🐎🍂🍁🎃

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you. I just love his mane.

[@LindaG858]

❤

[@royalrider0155]

Oh wow looks so fun!! That saddle pad Jiminy was wearing was beautiful what brand is it!

[@freespiritequestrian]

It’s my favorite! Impact Gel. They are the best for western pads.

[@MercedesVollmar]

I love your videos!!! Ialso love Jafar I am such a sucker for Friesians!

[@freespiritequestrian]

He’s such a good boy for only being 6 years old ❤️

[@joannesmartens9442]

We could see you over there in waterloo tree months agoo. You were riding bareback on jimeny because you forgot your saddle. 🥰

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes hahaha good memory!

[@griffinshortclipschannel1914]

Looks so pretty out there! Nice ride!

[@freespiritequestrian]

It’s very pretty. It’s even prettier when it’s green and/or has foliage.

[@Miauuu71]

You need a camera on your helmet😋 Beautiful ride💓

[@freespiritequestrian]

Nah then I can’t get the angles I do.

[@memphis2375]

How fun! 😉😊🥰

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@virtualselfie6899]

❣💯 Ground work, hacking out and arena work are a foundation for trail riding, methinks! It's like shuffle dancing, you just mix 'em up and hope there are no thorns in the ground ~~ just a twig or two in the face.

[@freespiritequestrian]

😂😂😂😂

[@virtualselfie6899]

​@@freespiritequestrian Well, I was going to add Uncle Buck's karaoke night, but decided in favor of shuffling feet that your equines have mastered on the "switch-back" trail ~~ my first time hearing that description. Only in Michigan, eh? Now, I will remember this "tip of the day." You are a pip, Shae! 😀

[@Sophias_not_a_sandwich]

This looks really fun 🥰❤️

[@freespiritequestrian]

It was a blast!

[@cowgirlmagic]

We need to see buzz light year

[@freespiritequestrian]

I just posted a short of him.

[@cowgirlmagic]

@@freespiritequestrian oh yay!

[@helenacunningham3568]

Hi everyone I just love your horses they are beautiful. Love Helena from VICTORIA AUSTRALIA XOXO.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Hello 😊 thank you!

[@thecrazyhorsegirl100]

First! And third like❤️

[@Elise_trickriding]

Oh wow!! That’s a long time but just a couple of weeks ago we took at 4 and a half hour trail ride 😮

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awesome!

[@cinohorse7161]

What are some cheaper saddle brands your recommend. Either jumping or all purpose English saddles?

[@freespiritequestrian]

What do you consider cheap? Also it depends on your horse and their shape.

[@marycastro4742]

Fall would be my favorite time to ride it's not cold and it's not hot it's just right

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes! I just wish it would last longer than it does.

[@diamondlambillotte9304]

I want to know where did you find your Oklahoma Tulsa is around kind of my best friend is my horse her name is Tina she's a paint the weird thing about her her coloring is like she's white but like 20 different browns she wasn't abused the people that rescue her how to give her up

[@freespiritequestrian]

Arlo is a grey sabino, spotted saddle horse.

[@kimwilliford6303]

I feel like I'm riding with you. thank you for that.

[@getnnrv9860]

I love this! Watching the horses ears, paying attention to their surroundings. Beautiful! Do you ever take 74 year old women out on a ride? I haven't ridden for a while but would love to try this. I could really use some one on one with a horse right now.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I only take students out for safety reasons.

[@getnnrv9860]

@@freespiritequestrian Oh, I see. I feel I was very complimentary to you video. But now I guess I only watch videos that are not so abrupt and dismissive in their responses. Thanks!

[@fqlsegcd]

i noticed you had a drink with you, when you were riding, you probably had one but if you don’t wanna have to hold it, you should get a saddle cup holder!! They’re usually pretty expensive sometimes but i got mine for only 49.99$ and it’s the BEST thing i’ve ever had, especially when i go on trail rides early in the morning, i always take my monster or coffee with me and i use a saddle cup holder and it’s amazing

[@freespiritequestrian]

That is so cool!!!!!! I’ll have to check that out, thanks for the suggestion.

[@fqlsegcd]

@@freespiritequestrianOf course!! :)

[@marycastro4742]

Just wondered when we went to the auction did we not bid on three horses and won??

[@freespiritequestrian]

What do you mean? 😊

[@marycastro4742]

@@freespiritequestrian I thought I seen a video I know there's where you went you and your husband went to an auction at first you had went to a late-night auction and there was another one going on the next day that is where I seen that you bitter on three horses and won.

[@marycastro4742]

Once I imagining it

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@marycastro4742 yes, that one where I bid on the 3 horses was well over a year ago :).

[@marycastro4742]

@@freespiritequestrian OMG love the video either way but I am so sorry about my old mine

[@Santos.Equestrian]

They cut up all the good jumping logs out where i trail ride too lol! All I'm saying is if they just made some side path and kept the logs they'd make my day!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Same!!!! Hahaha

[@izzytorres6176]

Bagheera is a princess

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️❤️👑👑👑

[@vickykirts7956]

What is the best way to handle the different speeds of each horse on trail rides? I noticed the mare was faster and on your butt a lot. And Arlo was left behind a lot or did he do that on purpose to film everything

[@freespiritequestrian]

You just roll with it that’s all.

[@ritaschultz6859]

🍁🍂🎃 sending you some fall 😊

[@freespiritequestrian]

Please do!

[@lindapeacelee4484]

I love jafar he is so beautiful and I love his build btw love you’re vids especially the auction ones I really want to go to one but I feel like am just gonna start crying when I see all the poorly treated horses.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes it can be difficult sometimes. Jafar is a gorgeous boy and he’s good on the trails!

[@lindapeacelee4484]

That’s great to hear

[@susanseaman2932]

I wish I was there with you!

[@freespiritequestrian]

🐴🐎❤️

[@virtualselfie6899]

❣💯Good to pace them! Walk Spotty Boy! He really wants to take off going downhill like that. Did Kyle ever answer you re: why Arlo was "so slow" going up hill? He was lagging behind? I'm more cautious, but y'all know your horses, just picking up some tips here.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Haha, Arlo is just more chill. Arlo will move out and he’s in great shape he’s just not as forward as Jiminey. ❤️

[@virtualselfie6899]

@@freespiritequestrian Got it, just not as "forward," so they all have different personalities.

[@VeraRynx]

May I ask what you use to record rides?

[@freespiritequestrian]

My iPhone 😊

[@VeraRynx]

@freespiritequestrian wow, how do you hold it so steady? Haha!

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@VeraRynx practice! Hahaha 🤣

[@marycastro4742]

Lovely trail- ride I wish we could find a gnome

[@freespiritequestrian]

Same lol

[@gabriellas9001]

I don’t know why but I can imagine your husband on a beautiful big shire horse! Something that’s bigger boned and chilled❤

[@gabriellas9001]

You are so lucky your man is into horses too ❤ incredible!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you!

[@liseskadhauge14]

How do you know when your students are ready til go on a trail ride? Do you have at check list, or do they do a test? Just curiuos as my niece really want to get on at trail ride with me. She is 12 yo.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Hi, they have to be able to WTC in the ring confidently then we usually do a short trail ride at the barn to see if they are ready.

[@massch1309]

What does de name Arlo come from?

[@freespiritequestrian]

The Green Dinosaur 🦖