Answering Your Questions | PT.1

[@clarespragg4911]

The seven dwarfs would be a cute theme for the mini goats

[@cathrengladwin3558]

Yes! I was thinking the same 😭🩷

[@rebeccahartley1896]

Omg yes!!!

[@dolphinluver85dc]

That's a great idea

[@ZestyAsh]

Begging you to start a weekly podcast/ long episode that is this style! I think it would be so fun to just recap on the week and tell funny stories like this!

[@Good.ol_girl96FF]

Yessss this is a great idea

[@JP-mt6oj]

I would listen to her podcast!!

[@brockandbobbysmom]

That would be amazing... The 4 of them around the mics chatting about the weeks ups and downs.

[@sarahadams3573]

Something I've been dying to know is what Abigail, Nate, and Matt's work schedule is, and how their pay is determined. Do they get hourly or salary?

[@taylsgirl13]

Omg my question made it in!!! Thanks for taking the time to answer Katie! I’m sure we’d all love to hear more about your college days😂🥰

[@shelbyepperson]

You wishing to be a trick rider for the longest time make me blush😊 as I’m a professional trick rider and have been following that dream. It’s been a little more difficult since having my daughter but I’m still doing it and performing around the country! My two year old daughter and I have been enjoying your videos so much! I have a bachelor degree in agriculture business with an emphasis in animal science so I love learning things I didn’t learn there and seeing someone share a passion and knowledge about agricultural to the level that you are! Keep it up! 💪🏼 P.S. I’m a full blown croc girl 😂

[@SophiePilgrim-qb6qu]

I would love to know the back story of how it all started with Running Springs! How did the farm come to be in the family and how it grew to be what it is now? Also, what are your plans and visions for the future of Running Springs?

[@cedarcreekfarms949]

Yes! We need a where it all began with the parents! Great idea!

[@deannapace3297]

Love this idea. I hope Katie sees this and considers it.

[@rebeccadavis8248]

Yessss i want to see one with her parents

[@shitshowsupervisor4]

Loved this!!! I’m still laughing about the 💨

[@marisastracner3973]

I was giggling during the video but I completely lost it when you told the Abigail and the King bed story and the LOOOONG BLEEPING 🤣🤣

[@lisagilbert8472]

Keep it up! I love the questions given blindly, the reactions are so true. 😂😂

[@jennifermays4777]

The one question or video I would love is a round table with everyone mom dad Jonathan the crew. Basically us asking questions on how this has changed everyone from running springs! Where yall want to go from here. Five , 10, 20 year goals for the farm. I love the videos where mom and dad get to weigh in on things. Or having discussions where they have seen things change from where they were running it before.

[@pambrooks8231]

Oh yes the round table with everyone would be great !!! Everyone just relaxed and talking about the passed and how it got started etc..

[@ServiceDogPaws]

😂😂😂 This was great. I’m an Abigail too though.😂❤ Katie did you ever compete? And what is your favorite riding discipline? Do you have a favorite memory riding you can share?

[@lynette50]

Too funny I'd love to know what groceries you are feeding Charlotte to get condition back on her

[@michellehaupt1473]

Car names for the goats? Bentley, Mercedes, Lexus, chevy?

[@jackiedungan8502]

People need to stop anthropomorphizing your animals!

[@hardpass9855]

Now we need this on TikTok and it no bleeped out Katie 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bambimagic2410-tv7hp]

I really enjoyed this! A question id love to put to Katie is What type of horse is a Katie horse? Everyone jokes its reds but you've said no so what is your type? ❤❤

[@michelelongfield8390]

I think for the goats you should do a weather theme , like Storm or Stormy , Thunder, Lightning , Boomer , Rain etc…. Or maybe an Independance day theme .

[@cehairston6886]

I love that idea ❤

[@Denise667]

I love this. ❤

[@SCDawgFan3]

Y'alls laughter had my cheeks hurting from smiling so much. I love to hear it.

[@TeresaWashenberger]

How about a precious stone theme for the goat babies .. like Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond

[@txloopnlil]

Nah..at leaat not Ruby. There was an old colorful oilfield saying that went - "That's as obvious as a ruby in a goat's a$$!"

[@julivand2774]

Katie & crew,,, sure do love all you do & these Q&A are really a highlight of all things... ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊 Please sing to the your animal children more....

[@darlenedurgan1340]

Which of the minis is everyone's(Abigail, Nate & Matt) favorite, least favorite? After Bo who is the oldest horse with Cool's passing?

[@sweethaven5]

2:58 Wait a sec, y’all do have themes, PowerPuff!!!😂

[@tiffanymuhly2401]

Do book names. Like outlander. Claire, Dougal, laorghie, (that’s spelled wrong but pronounced like leery.)

[@sunshi1583]

Goat kid names we could do a different cartoon from their mamas🤔 what cartoon as a lot of characters? Sesame Street, The Smurfs, Veggie Tales, Rugrats, My Little Pony, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles….

[@CaliAnimalLover]

KATIE! GIRLS DON’T FART!! They floof! Abigail floofed. Girls don’t sweat, they GLOW. Ok!? And our poop looks just like unicorn poo, all turquoise and glittery and sparkly. And smells just like cookies. Don’t forget!!

[@RainbowRescue1996]

Katie, thank you for sharing with us, I really enjoyed this video, and it was funny.

[@Indigoturtle4581]

Ideas for Themes: Constellations Capital cites (states, countries) Fandoms (HP, LOTR, TV, Video game, and anime characters) Big Cats

[@mustangsally879]

SPN names!

[@Indigoturtle4581]

@@mustangsally879 and Buffy

[@kimberlythompson5383]

Dang it! Y'all need to do a podcast or something so we can hear the good stuff. 😂😂😂

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

That was so funny! Definitely need more. Y’all are so cute. I love Abigail’s giggles & I have 2 boys that are about Nate & Matt’s & I definitely know that they act like middle schoolers all the time. 😂😂😂

[@nicolesargent8468]

I breed rabbits. My Flemish Giants are named after alcohol. Rex are named after Harry Potter characters. Tan named after Star Wars characters. English spots named after flowers.

[@laraemitchell9064]

The only thing I have to say is the Q&A video needs to be to be much longer than this one. Otherwise I’m here for it!!

[@mikacota8701]

You guys are such a good vibe! I love all your videos! I wish I had friends like you ❤

[@aletamccoy415]

Who approves the mares being bred to VSCR?

[@huttzgul]

I saw on TikTok a girl that was upset that Katie breeds so much and doesn’t sell the horses , but as long as they aren’t mistreated I say to each there own , I love the channel and all of the animals are very well kept !! Keep Growing Katie

[@tiggerfan7119]

She does sell. Hank is prime example.

[@bowkatiewow]

She does sell them though 😅 so I’m not sure where this person is coming from

[@gtfo3609]

Isn’t she just selling phin and petey?

[@huttzgul]

I don’t know I’m a fan of Katie so I don’t care if she sells em or not as long as they are taken care of . And she does that !

[@secretsquirrel7374]

She's just sold Howie and Freddie, Phin and Petey are being prepped for the sales too. She also sold Ivy and Johnny to the same person. And she sold Hank.

[@peggyberger6403]

Omg! Love this! Would love to hear more funnies and bloopers! Katie your laugh is contagious!

[@philippaemerton291]

You have the one pig, Winston, I would love it if you got more mini pigs. I love pigs but am allergic to them, unfortunately. Is this a possibility or is Winston one pig too many!!

[@daniellemullen8490]

i used to get in trouble all the time in 4h for wearing flip flops or sandals to do showmanship haha

[@lewiskingscott3982]

Can we have a baby waylon update please we haven’t heard of him in ages

[@nsync1977ns]

You talking and long beep and then you say beep that, lol

[@nenaturning3859]

You and Abigail wearing flip flops cracks me up. I had a horse (Daisy) for a little while, a mare that was pretty sassy. While cleaning her hooves and brushing her one day I was having 😂an argument with my 14-year-old son. Daisy stepped on my foot and then wouldn’t get off! I had to be non-weight bearing for a bit, then in a boot for two months, then physical therapy. My thinking was that she wanted us to stop arguing.

[@Matthewmistcloud]

If you could add one new animal species to your farm what would it be and why?

[@karensquibb7827]

You recently acquired Charlotte?At rescue I she is such a sweetheart.I was wondering, are you planning any more rescues in the future?

[@kmcginn64]

Are you ever gonna get a golden horse Akhal-Tekes

[@artangel1115]

Ah, watching all of your videos makes me a bit nostalgic for my days working around horses. I wouldn't trade what I do now of course, but I wish I could squish it all together so I could be around the giant beasties again.

[@sjacks15]

I think it would be cool to continue the letter trend with the goats. You’ve got all Bs, this group about to be born could be Cs, if you have more around Christmas they could be Ds (December would be a cute goat name 😉). That would last you 13 years or more depending on how often you breed.

[@Natilee_barrel-racing]

This was amazing! We definitely need more q and a

[@Star.s_Editz]

When you said you wanted to be a trick rider, I instantly thought of Georgie from heartland, that show was wild

[@secretsquirrel7374]

So did I. I love Heartland so much.

[@LaurenHornung]

How would you know if your question made it on there?

[@Sandra-cm1du]

Does your husband ride horses? Have you thought about putting your husband on a horse in your arena on your video?

[@meganmedlin2101]

If Abigail is comfortable with it, I would love to see her in front of the camera with you! Yall are so fun together

[@luannmansfield3248]

Very cute Q and A! Note: poor Abigail, you know what you will be forever remembered for. Sorry. Flower theme would be cute. Or, different country landmarks. Lady Liberty (could be two names.)

[@janheier5970]

They do have a Posy and a Poppy, it’s a start!

[@Sienna_strides101]

I’m sorry girl but for the entire time I keep looking at how one eyebrow is more curved and higher than the other.. eyebrow blindness?? Just like foot safety blindness? (Dw I normally wear crocs too I can’t be bothered)

[@Stephnooob]

pretty sure that's just her face lol

[@kathydemaria]

I think this a great idea! I laughed so hard when you told the story about you and Abigail!!!! That made my day! I have always loved horses but was a city girl so didn't have a lot of opportunity to go riding unless it was a stable that you went with a bunch of people. I am older now so I live that dream vicariously through watching you and your horses. You have a great team that works with you!

[@stopchicken]

What are your top tips for Hunter Under Saddle in a show?

[@brandygray5720]

I get messages from your back up account. Are you still using that account?

[@SarahCarter-r4z]

Y'all are too cute! I love the camaraderie! Wish we could see all the tomfoolery that goes on!

[@nikkiesparza5751]

We need a 18+ video without the bleep 🤣🤣

[@sharonstrome7662]

It surprises me when people worry about the mares being pregnant every year when women have done it for centuries. I have an aunt who has 23 siblings, no adoptions!

[@gertrudewinchel3058]

My dad was one of 13. Might have been more I don't know how many miscarriages/possible still borns my grandparents had .

[@Carriedabout]

I think a great name theme would be dance styles. “Cha cha, canary, Charleston, fandango, hula, jitterbug. Jive, twist, shuffle, tango, mambo, polka, jig, limbo, salsa, samba, shimmy. I could keep going… 😂

[@Jack-wo4xs]

just stop using those animals if you actually care about them which is really illogical considering it is a farm that gains profit off of their torment and misery (a big oxymoron if you ask me) just turn your farm into an animal sanctuary if you actually love those majestic and gentle creatures it doesn't have to be what you were always taught to believe it needed to be trust me people are starting to wake and more and more people are actually starting to make the change because they realized the real value of these animals and it isn't in what they can offer us (IT'S NEVER IN WHAT THEY CAN OFFER US) AND IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE this industry is the actual definition of malevolence and YOU KNOW IT

[@Jack-wo4xs]

Just turn it into a cathartic soul felt sanctuary where people could connect and heal with these beautiful and gentle souls that have experienced an enormous amount of pain and loss like a lot of other human beings trust me animal sanctuaries make way much more money than you think

[@Jack-wo4xs]

I made one myself after years and generations of being a farmer and neither I nor my family ever felt more happy or alive because finally my morals our morals were aligned with what I always felt deeply and vehemently in my heart and soul💕🌹🌷

[@PuddinsMonster]

I've been following you for several months now via fb, ig, here, and I have to say I really love these videos. You cover so much in your other videos, but this one helps you cover all the stuff you don't have time to talk about or for us to get to know you better as a person. You are amazing and a pure ray of sunshine!!!!!!!!!

[@michellemelville8979]

For offspring of Bubbles.... Squeak..... especially if it's a doe, then you'd have Bubbles & Squeak lol.

[@loribeaver7534]

Name them after Gilmore Girls.

[@kitty62862]

As far as mother and child reunion, there’s a user on TikTok who bought her horse’s mother a few years after she bought him. They recognized each other and there was no regression.

[@janeenbeetle8794]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It’s been amazing watching the mini farm grow and develop. Can you tell us more about the history of Running Springs? I love all your videos, they are the highlight of my day. Also maybe a get to know Dr. Matthew video could be fun too.

[@deedee200]

Love the Q&A’s. Rock Band Theme…Ozzy, Queen, Montley, Kiss, Joan Jet….or Band member names like Mick, Slash, Axel, Prince, Lionel. Card game or Board Games theme…Black Jack, Poker, Ace, Heart, Diamond, King , Queen , Jack, Cribbage, Spades, Bridge, Uno, Pinochle, Gin Rummy….Monopoly, domino, Trivia, Scrabble, Simon, Clue , Chess, Checkers, Marbles, Risk, Catan, Parcheesi…. Just some ideas….love the theme ideal. Have a blessed day & I look forward to more videos.

[@micheles1145]

Name them after rock stars…

[@lillaszucs5639]

I'd love a podcast type setting with Abigail if she's okay to be on camera. You guys are histerical together.😂❤

[@rebeccareed853]

I work at a sleep lab in Mississippi, and you wouldn't believe the amount of farts you hear. Makes me wonder...... Just how much I fart in my sleep 😴 💤 👌💨🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CarolineStanley-v4f]

How old is Abigail?

[@sierrashannon4940]

I want to see a Q&A with Abby

[@carolSchiffhauernottingham]

I love this and the layout. Keep them coming. Got a good question, why are the stallions in another facility? And why are the foals sent away for training?

[@ZiggyZ79]

Stallions are at those places due to alot of people such as Katie don't have a place set up for a stallion as having a stallion takes alot of work and you need a good set up. As far as training goes : Alot of people arent able to train their own horses or don't have a space to do that , So they send them to people who can do that

[@janeenbeetle8794]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It’s been amazing watching the mini farm grow and develop. Can you tell us more about the history of Running Springs? I love all your videos, they are the highlight of my day. Also maybe a get to know Dr. Matthew video could be fun too.

[@feliciacasto3732]

I love your shirt! That isn’t from your merch is it? Haven’t checked it out in a while but a ☮️ 💗 🐮 or ☮️ 💗 running springs.. simplicity is key here 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@ginalynnt09]

Definitely did not constantly wear safe boots at the barn as a kid, or adult 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ some of us would even go barefoot

[@lynnpilarski3560]

Lynn Pilarski - Ippolito I wish you made big sizes for women in your clothing - I wear a 4-5xl and none of the stuff you have on website will fit me. Hoping in the future you can make bigger size - I would love it. Love your channel and all your babies.

[@traceynicholson196]

Hi Katie, are you going to show the mini horses in the future?

[@teresag-75]

Ok, that was awesome Katie. I’m just really needing to know what happened in Texas. Especially because you bleeped it out. 😂😅

[@amielawhorn3537]

Sycamore

[@MariePerron-t9t]

Tree theme ! Oakley Fern Aspen Cypress Apple Birch Alder Hazel Magnolia

[@shopahauliquewithjacquelin7025]

I have seen reunion videos of moms reunited with offspring years later and the adult child tries to nurse. It is like a muscle memory. My horse is a granddaughter of both A.P. Indy and Storm Cat. She just had a Tonalist colt almost 3 weeks ago. I found where her first daughter by Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird is. I would love to get her and put them together. Besides my colt, she is my chestnut mare's only chestnut baby. She throws bays like no one's business. She gets real buddy sour. I bet she will remember her baby girl.

[@TanitaW]

I wore flip flops, sandals and slippers too. Sometimes you are just living your life and forget. Also we have been stepped on and bit but know the risks. It’s our life you just wear what’s closest sometimes lol.

[@samanthaorchard6174]

You may have said this throughout your videos, but do you wean all your animals according to the farmers almanac? While you have said, in this video, that food names are out of the running, have you ever thought about drink names, for example, espresso, white tea, near me money order Animals, sugar, and the other spice I’m good to go on and on but I’m sure you get my meaning by this. Looking forward to the second and many more Q&A videos. Although I am liking the ones with you and Jonathan or just you and whoever is asking the questions.

[@Brianna.00]

I loved this! I really like how casual it feels and the set up!

[@juliabanes204]

I was busy doing a deep-groom on the horse I was riding twice-weekly, I had riding boots on and he stomped his hoof down against a fly and it went straight on the top of my foot; I couldn't wear any shoes, only socks, for about three days lol. If it's meant to happen, it'll happen lol.

[@trishaperry3953]

You shld try doing a Q&A in the same room as squirt & see how that goes 😂

[@NancyBennett-jo2un]

Still wonder how you proceed with Charlotte- do you have to monitor labs to avoid electrolyte problems as you feed and get her to a healthy weight? In failure to thrive children or malnourished people, there is a danger of "refeeding syndrome " as we get them back to "normal" weight gain- hence my question.

[@andreahailey1221]

Facebook subscribers should get the story!

[@luanemataya1944]

Love ❤ your mini Horses 🐴🏇🐎, mini Cows 🐮🐄🐂, Horses 🐴🏇🐎, Cows 🐮🐄🐂.

[@elisabethmaurice6849]

Keeping a horse preg is like humans having a job. We don't do well long after we retire. Unless we find another job or hobby or something to keep us busy. Jobs are necessary

[@pamscraftboutique]

This was awesome! I loved it please keep doing this I do have a question- I know with Gracie & Seven that was a freak of nature…what are your plans with Gracie as she gets to that same gestation time as when Seven was born to keep a close eye on her just in case

[@stacywile]

That was so much fun! Thank you Question: did you ever have any non-horse-related jobs and how did it turn out if so.

[@barbarawiley1237]

Would love to hear what was so hilarious but I know we can’t due to restrictions by Utube. Waiting for next video.

[@sierramaner3223]

What if you did an animal name theme for the baby goaties? Like goose, mouse, ducky etc.

[@angiealberts7251]

I’m going to be in Dickson County from the 9th to the 16th wish I could do a farm tour with my grandkids

[@vanessaneal2758]

My mum used to have a flower theme for her sheep names. Harder for you as you already have poppy and petunia. Husband wanted a tree theme for our cats, and I insist on people names for house pets. So we got Hazel and Robin (Robin was found under a photinia red robin tree) and we both got our way!

[@superchick3636101]

You should do a day in life of Abigail

[@jessicahutzel8475]

I love these! So educational but real! Thanks for sharing!

[@nancyrife3378]

What about naming the goats with names beginning with the same letter - you have Buttercup, Bubbles, Bella and Blossom. You should choose another letter to name their kids (pun intended!)

[@whitneyghabrial2770]

We had feral cats in the country and every time we had a litter we had a theme. There were candies (skittles, rolo-he was the chunky one), football players (I have three brothers 😁), etc. Knew how old the cats were by their names 😂

[@tammyreynolds2349]

This wasn't fun thanks for sharing Katie!!🥰🩵🩵🩵🩵