BROWSING THE DRAFT & STANDARDBRED HORSE SALE!

Hey Horse Lovers! Kyle and I went to a horse sale at Mt. Hope Auction House in Ohio. This auction was actually pretty decent and this particular sale was a limited draft and major driving horse sale. They also had a few riding horses and ponies. At this sale there were mainly standardbreds with a few draft horses in the mix. In this video I will talk about what I am looking for in a potential auction horse purchase, and also share some educational tips when it comes to browsing horse auctions. Did any horses catch my interest? The MAIN question is did I bid on any and WIN? Watch to see! IF YOU ENJOY MY CONTENT SUBSCRIBE!
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[@maryajaniak2896]

Thank you for bringing us along on your Auction adventures. I think it's good for people to see the horses at these auctions. Every horse there has a story of some kind. Checking them over is really educational for us watching the video. You've helped a lot of horses already, and, you can't save them all. You can surely feel good about the horses you have saved thus far. I can't wait to see your next horse purchase. Good luck on your next couple of Auctions and hopefully you will find something that was meant to be.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Absolutely! Thank you.

[@virtualselfie6899]

❣💯 So sweet of you, Shae, to scratch, massage and comfort that nervous horse toward the end of the video; he really relaxed. Think those auctions are scary to some of them. Sorry you missed a chance to bid on the Belgian draft who is "gorgeous."

[@freespiritequestrian]

I was so upset, I still am :( he was so perfect. And yes, that sweet little hackey was just scared and wanted a friend/comfort.

[@virtualselfie6899]

@@freespiritequestrian Well, you always say, everything happens for a reason. Temperamentally, you are very empathic to animals and use the word, "kind," a lot in describing many of them. You read their eyes' expressions. I think you actually "manifest" that kindness in equines who are on the same wavelength as you. It's wonderful to see the connection. You will get your Belgian draft horse another time; sometimes people buy a horse and then change their mind and she's at auction again. See how that goes. Mt. Hope is a cool, little bungalow.

[@joannesmartens9442]

@@virtualselfie6899 You're totaly right.🥰

[@mikehenry6284]

I love going to auctions with you, sometimes it can be a little sad 🥺 but for the most part they all looked pretty good 👍. I'm sorry that one draft had already been sold, but like you said, everything happens for a reason. You will find exactly what you want when the time is right. Thank you Shae for doing what you do. Love and Blessings always ❤️🙌 Jennifer

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes it was much better! Thanks for watching. It’s hard, because I truly want to help another one but I don’t want to rush into it either. ❤️

[@TurquoiseRyan]

I love all the horses I wish they all got a loving forever home😢

[@mandyb1320]

So many beautiful horses and then seeing the sad ones is so heartbreaking. So sweet that you calmed the one horse down, it needed a little love and attention and settled down after a bit. You have such a soothing affect on the horses and they sense it right away. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rosa-mj5mt]

Glad we got the part 2 of the auction today!

[@lindasmith744]

This area of "Amish Country" offer so many nice shopping experiences, equine and more! The auctions are addictive! The Mid Ohio Draft Horse Auction is coming up soon at Mt. Hope! I think you have been there, it lasts for days and you do have a better chance of watching the horses being ride and driving. Good luck on your search! I'm enjoying these videos, as we go here often! Fun to see online!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes it is! I may or may not go, we will see. The area is really cool.

[@Justanotherduck]

Thank you for showing your auction trips with us, these are always fun to watch. You are a legend 🥰 Edit: i loved the horse at 9:59!

[@freespiritequestrian]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@rickmeisch643]

Love it when you go through the auction especially the Appaloosa horse. Auction

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@lindaalexander09]

Hi love your videos especially the auction ones!

[@karenb.9281]

Love watching the auction vlogs,thx for taking us along 💕😊

[@freespiritequestrian]

You are so welcome!

[@ninakaiser2930]

Those gorgeous Standardbreds 🥰 I love that you are always explaining so well what your thought processes are. And especially at the end of the video about rescuing horses. I was glad to see mostly well kept horses at this auction. Some of them were really sweet like the pony cuddling with you! All horses have their story and I always just hope that all of them get a great home as that’s what every horse deserves!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much!

[@amandaspritzer2734]

“Put some water on it, it’ll grow” 🤣🤣🤪 7:00

[@freespiritequestrian]

😂😂😂🌼🌼🌼❤️❤️❤️

[@kristyfowler1974]

Enjoyed the horse action thanks for taking us along with u guys...

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@leslieleslie5849]

Great job as usual! Your maturity in shopping is refreshing!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much!

[@jkashiwamura]

They all are drop dead gorgeous!

[@MeMyselfandMyPonies]

Auction vids are honestly my favorite thanks for posting ❤️

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you like them!

[@hannithurntwgypsyranch2146]

Good job. Love going along with you. And seeing what's out there

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@lynnebruce913]

Love to watch your auction trips as far as I know there are no horse auctions where I live so I love coming along with you to all yours

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks for watching!

[@lizvisser4221]

That was a nice little road trip.Thanks

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes it was! You’re welcome :)

[@debbieking3442]

Thank you for having us on your adventure and Thanks for the nice coffee break your drinks look yummy. 💖💖🇨🇦

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks for watching!

[@datinyone]

I really enjoy these videos. I know nothing about horses so I really appreciate when you go through and point out the good and bad. Thanks!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you like them!

[@leamisteagle1014]

Love your videos you are the best🐴🐎❤❤

[@jay_mo]

Thx for bringing us to the auction again! These are my fav vids and I just love seeing the variety of horses. My fav is definitely the hackney at 16:34. Thx so much! Love your vids!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you like them! Thank you 😊

[@PD_Rodeo_Official]

I love these types of videos love your content ❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you like them!

[@kathrynsinclare8459]

I enjoy the auctions and the things that stand out to you as you access each potential purchase. So interesting. I also enjoy it when you include Kyle. You are a darling couple and I’m so glad you found each other. 👋🏻🧑‍🦳😊

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re so sweet! I love him so much ❤️❤️❤️.

[@Groundedsquirrel]

Wow! Just wow on all these Standardbreds and horses in general. Thanks for documenting another auction visit. I've come to remember one of the first lesson horses I rode was an older Standardbred.

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s awesome!

[@bluwolf9357]

Thank you Shae for another great video!!! I felt sad about some of those horses.... Just wish they can found great owners and a loving home.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I hope so too!

[@Lavender_Paws238]

Your auction videos are the best!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you think so!

[@Lilly_stutts]

Can’t wait to watch the rest🫣

[@stargazer8339]

Oh boy, so hard to pass up all the ponies. So darn cute.❣️

[@freespiritequestrian]

Adorable 🥰

[@finlaymichael]

Love going to the auctions with You guys. From sowth américa 👍

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kananakki]

I think 7:35 was my favorite. The pony had a really kind and open energy. ❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

Such a doll. 💖

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

Love these! Also appreciate you sharing your thought process as you look at the different horses.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you 😊

[@RTStables]

This is a meat buyer auction

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@RTStables OMG no it’s not.

[@albinajanuskeviciene1405]

Good job on being a good rider and being nice to horses you are the best I'm a big fan and I love your video

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much!

[@k8m883]

I don’t own or ride horses but love your auction videos! I have no idea why.

[@sueannemarshall-wr9fg]

I truly enjoy your videos. You do a good job with sharing facts. One thing I noticed is that I have different taste in horse breeds and coloring. I’m not too fond of pinto. I’m drawn to the rich darker brown horses.

[@del4680]

Looking forward to more auction videos!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Us too!

[@carolsouthern3617]

I’m learning a lot from you!

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Another adventure with Shae and Kyle! Wahoo! 🤠💗

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yee Haw 🤠

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again SHAE Always good to stay true to exactly what you're hoping to find as when you do it will be the right one. I'm always sad to see the super nice ones whose feet are in terrible condition. Usually if X rays done there would be bad rotations or other waiting to happen problems. Hard to believe there are some who don't realize or care if they don't have great feet you don't have a horse. Nice horses are wasted because of poor or lack of hoof care. Soo too bad... Thx as always for sharing. Enjoy going with you to see what's out there in your part of the country. Catcha next time...

[@freespiritequestrian]

Exactly! You nailed it.

[@kat_8984]

11:35 that horse how gorgeous it is. Always enjoy the auction videos.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes so pretty 🤩

[@Bella_mia21]

Hi I live your videos and your doing amazing zing with your vids 🤩 and I love what you do at your barn. Keep it up your Absolutely amazing.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much!

[@heatherlightninghamm]

I absolutely love ur vlogs!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much!!

[@ilovechip.]

Take ur time to find ur next horse/pony! luv ur horses

[@freespiritequestrian]

Will do ❤️

[@kylieskippings1609]

I love your Chanel and tiktok your just such a nice person and I love all your horses

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much!

[@johnknox5125]

That shivery buckskin was really cute I just wanted to put a rug on him! I would go bid on him because I love buckskins and he just looked so kind and sweet ☺️

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Byebyebutterflies]

I love how Kyle is in heaven seeing the minis and you’re ready to buy all the goats ❤ I was in love with that dappled mule. Any chance you’d take on a mule in the future?

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes Kyle loves the little ones haha! No, I’m not really a mule person. They are adorable and I’ve ridden them, but I personally don’t have the desire to own one. ❤️

[@foreveronthefarm7234]

This is so cool my mom lives in mt hope

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awesome 👏

[@wildedibles819]

Thanks

[@always_Watching_.]

Your amazing I love all of your horses

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks!

[@mamamiabenjamia]

those ponies were adorable! 7:37 oh. my. god. SO cute!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Right?! Darling!

[@nikkirutland9814]

Oh that poor shivering buckskin, I do hope he's ok...that little pony that you would have bought if you'd been after one that size, he was delightful and my choice out of the ones we saw....I've never seen a horse literally hanging over another one!...thank you for another interesting auction experience...🐎

[@freespiritequestrian]

He was the cutest!!!!!

[@rottiegirl0077]

At least you got to look at some pretty horses. That's always fun.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes ❤️

[@jenz4524]

I love the auction videos. This has been teaching me what else to look at when searching for a potential new horse. I have a senior gelding who is highly reactive and is not broke to ride. I am debating on training him for that, but I am looking for a horse for riding and Jake will be a pasture pet for loving on.

[@freespiritequestrian]

That is awesome!❤️❤️❤️

[@sunnyyys_fxndoms]

Hey shae!! I love watching your auction videos, my fav was all the grays. I bought a gray quarter pony like 2 months ago, and she was really cheap, but a few weeks ago we found out that she had an abscess sadly, but after a week she was all better and we have been working with her for like a week now, and I rode her 2 days ago! I’m so happy that things turned out good. I totally would have gotten the Belgian, but he was sold 😢

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s good she’s coming around!

[@sunnyyys_fxndoms]

@@freespiritequestrian ❤

[@lindahollister5530]

Nice video.❤❤❤❤

[@richardlloyd9976]

That draft you missed out on was good looking. I loved this auction too. You seem to be in an area where there are a lot of them Thanks

[@freespiritequestrian]

I know I am so bummed ☹️.

[@maryh1421]

The mocha frappe looks so delicious!!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

They are my fav!

[@AJBakke]

I love watching your videos. I'm glad I came across your channel. I had a bad riding accident a while back and am still trying to overcome some fear. I have been watching your videos to fill my brain with positive horse stuff. :) I was wondering if you've ridden an Icelandic horse? And if not, you should! :D I bet you'd love them and that would be a great video to watch.

[@freespiritequestrian]

So sorry! No I haven’t but I want to!

[@tstuartmc]

Great video's - love these auctions - so interesting with a great selection of horses. Love Love your headbands ... where do you get them from?

[@freespiritequestrian]

I’m going to start my own line soon! Stay tuned :)

[@megs7019]

Those standards horses are big for Amish on pulling wagons. And the big drafts for field work! Gorgeous horses❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes they were beautiful.

[@Marlad1]

I feel so so sad for the shivering horse.. I hope it gets a nice warm barn to live in with loving keepers..

[@freespiritequestrian]

Same

[@xdeliteace109]

i know i say this every vid but i love your auction vids and i LOVE your horses

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you 😊

[@xdeliteace109]

​@@freespiritequestrian np im always sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy when i watch your vids

[@izzytorres6176]

Can’t wait to watcj❤

[@gibby3747]

Hi shay I love ur videos I wish I could get a horse

[@GennaBrunswick]

cute ponies !

[@Boyland8692]

Who doesn’t love a good sashay!! 🤩🤩👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@freespiritequestrian]

Haha!

[@lucinaramsey4705]

The grey draft was so pretty …

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@virtualselfie6899]

❣💯 Love the Mocha Frappe - yeah! from the local diner. "Kyle's in pony heaven!" and my last Question is: That Haflinger with the possible eye problem, maybe he just bumped into something; well, I had a puffed eye from dry-eye syndrome and Vits. B12 , A & D fixed it.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yeah that’s what I said, is right off the bat he could have bumped it but you never know. Mocha Fraps are my absolute fav!!!!

[@virtualselfie6899]

@@freespiritequestrian Mine, too. Keep in mind the B12 which is in eggs. I research all day and get the computer eye. What a relief to find out it was just a vitamin deficiency, lol.

[@Itz._.Hxrper]

Honestly,ur just to kind for this world,HEAVEN IS THAT WAY GODESS🤦🏼‍♀️✋🏽

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awww thank you 😊

[@racheloconnor147]

i love your videos

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@AL-lz1hb]

Yup, that pony looked pretty nice. Cuddly. Shame we couldn't beef him up a bit? To I don't know, 15'2? I'm hoping we get a nice blondie draft. They look to be good 'sorts'. Friendly, gentle and quiet; Hopefully? Although, I could be a sucker for a grey, dapple? Oh and the other grey? He was sweet. In need of a good dinner. I do hope they all went to lovely homes. Seeing them waiting at Auction, their lives are so uncertain.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Right! Such a darling little pony.

[@marycastro4742]

Oh my goodness so precious would just love to give that one a kiss on the lips

[@dtulip1]

I think this is the pay off at auctions, they are generally cheaper, and you can stop bidding if they go over your budget, BUT you get them as seen, and all sorts of issues can miraculously appear days after you get them home!

[@Apache61]

You should have bought the “haflinger” that Kyle found!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Bahaha 🤣

[@horselovers10]

I love how most of them was not pulled and skinny and the big arena

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@horselovers10]

ALMOST 30K good job!

[@colleenknox8604]

when is your next auction? thanks for leading us through the auctions

[@freespiritequestrian]

Probably the end of the month.

[@colleenknox8604]

@@freespiritequestrian ok thanks

[@whi_nova]

Hi!

[@kathy116]

I love haflingers but they are known for eye issues genetics/ bad cases can lead to blindness. (Getting into cornea)

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes sadly :( plus metabolic problems.

[@LiMaking]

I think it's good you're honest about not being a rescue channel for sick horses, telling us straight, because that's what I thought you were in the beginning. It was the impression I got at least from the first episodes I watched. Nice videos, I like these auction videos especially since when don't have many of those here in sweden. some kind of animal regulation after too many people lied about the horses being sold, ending up with kids riding dangerous horses, or getting horses that needed to be put down. Most of these places you go to seems to have a lot of healthy animals.

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re welcome! I absolutely do rehab, rescue, etc horses but I’m not a non-profit because I use all of my personal funds and don’t take donations. My horses come from all walks of life and all situations. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@LiMaking]

@@freespiritequestrian I understand :) thanks for great videos

[@Alison-ow7cm]

Still trying to watch all your videos some of the horses look sad at the Auction 😊

[@freespiritequestrian]

I know 😭

[@georgiagonzales3769]

Shea, I really like your nit head wraps. Do you have someone make them for you 🤔

[@freespiritequestrian]

They are random purchases but next winter I’m going to come out with my own line!

[@georgiagonzales3769]

Thank you. Can't wait 🥰

[@cinohorse7161]

I got my horse from an auction almost 4 years ago for just under $500. They told me she was 8 but that wasnt true because she grew 6” in the few years I’ve had her. Idk how old she actually is though. She is amazing and complete healthy. She acted up a bit in the beginning but I think it’s just because she was so young. Anyway she’s an amazing horse now

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s awesome!!!

[@ginaheath8164]

Wow! The most basic/easiest thing with a horse is keeping their hooves in good shape. That is just inexcusable for many of those horses to be in that condition.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Right?! Kyle and I always say couldn’t they have at the bare minimum get them a trim before bringing them to a sale? It would even get them more money possibly yet they don’t even care when $$$ is all that matters to them sometimes! Doesn’t make any sense.

[@ginaheath8164]

@@freespiritequestrian Penny wise and dollar foolish. So damn stupid!

[@Groundedsquirrel]

@@freespiritequestrian I often wonder how often these hoof neglect cases are from elderly folks who can no longer keep horses, and a family member just finds someone to haul them off to auction. When I was a kid there were three different neglected horses on my road. Eventually the neighbors coordinated and they all wound up in the same pasture with a bunch of beef cattle. They had horrible hooves, the two ponies had them curling up and over. One day a huge trailer came and just took all the horses and cows away. Kids on the bus teased me that my beloved horses were off to become dog food and I always believed that. But that wasn't necessarily the case. As an adult I often wondered how those three families could neglect those horses for so long! I snuck in to groom them and pick their hooves but was powerless beyond that.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

@@Groundedsquirrel Amish horse probably. They don't give a rats about their horses. Just drive them into theground, send them to auction in often horrendous condition and of course the horse ends up on the meat truck.

[@Groundedsquirrel]

@@juliaforsyth8332 I'm not an authority on the matter by any means, but from the (large amount) of horse auction related videos I've consumed by different content creators, I have also sometimes heard that the Amish take great care of their horses. I suspect like any people, there are ones who do it right, ones who do it wrong, and everyone in between. I just don't feel it's fair to make an overarching statement that all Amish mistreat their horses. Would be curious if Shae has some insight on this and time to comment about it.

[@melaniethurnau7740]

I seen one before

[@conniewojahn6445]

The horse by the door may have been shivering due to being subjected to a cold draft, but my first impression is a possible neurological disorder, similar to Parkinson's or MS in humans, which causes shaking and muscle spasms. The horse standing right next to it was fine. Or, it could have been really scared being in a strange place. A blanket may have helped. I wonder what its owner would've had to say?

[@freespiritequestrian]

I think it’s because they were right next to the door without forage and it was also kind of snowing on the horse.

[@margarethekonig2148]

Am I a bad human, because I think: Don't buy anything. Because I want to see ALL the auctions 🥰🙈 I love your videos. Thank you for taking us along. ☺️

[@freespiritequestrian]

LOL 😂

[@wayne9979]

Hi, why do some of the horses have their heads tied up in air? I don’t understand why?

[@freespiritequestrian]

They are in crossties so people can look at them easier.

[@kristiwetsel9531]

Any standarbred going that high must be eligible to race 💙 love love then

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@edina7774]

Hey, I was wondering if you had ever bought a horse that was a bit more than you can chew? Have you ever "impulse buy" a horse? If so did you regret it? Thank you, great video by the way. :)

[@freespiritequestrian]

Not really :).

[@janrocks9235]

Since you missed the Belgian, is it ok to approach the buyer and offer a bit more than they paid?

[@freespiritequestrian]

There were hundreds of people there, it would have been hard to track down.

[@Groundedsquirrel]

I was wondering the same thing. Of course only if in the range you'd be prepared to pay.

[@ariellewilson730]

I wish I could get a horse or any equine. Unfortunately my backyard isn't big enough and there are probably harmful plants outside. For smaller equines, yes, since they don't need too much space but big enough for them to frolick, except the plants are a problem considering there are ones that are poisonous for them to eat by mistake. If I were lucky to get one, I'll go with a Miniature Horse.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Minis are cute! Could you board a horse?

[@ariellewilson730]

@@freespiritequestrian At my stepmom and dad's place which is who I live with, no, but if I'm lucky to have a boarded horse at a ranch, yes if that answers the question.

[@KeystoneLisa]

Where are these sales?

[@joannakawka4888]

Hello I'm the first one!

[@gailsprangers9388]

Love watching the auction videos. Would it have been frowned upon if you asked someone there if you could put a blanket on that shivering horse? I can't get the poor thing out of my head and keep thinking it would have been nice to have gotten a blanket on him.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I would have done that if I could. There are hundreds of people and the owner might not even be present at the sale. Plus I could get in trouble for putting something on a horse that isn’t mine…especially at a sale where people want to see conformation.

[@valskogg]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dottieyoung8017]

You'll find that special one 😉 😏

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️

[@virtualselfie6899]

🙈💯That kind, stout, Palomino with the "pretty eyes" was awesome. The hooves were jagged? Question: what is a "fine-boned" horse, that 8-year-old? Is that like humans being fine boned, like moi here? I know people, too, have "heavier" skeletal structure, usually men.

[@freespiritequestrian]

It means they are smaller and lighter in stature :). The palomino was cool but I didn’t feel a connection.

[@virtualselfie6899]

@@freespiritequestrian Hear than on the Palomino! Horses have different personalities based on their breed and history. So, you and Kyle and going for the big-boned Belgian draft horses. They are very cool! And can support larger-sized riders. One day when y'all have more acres, you can buy him all the ponies he wants. My grandpa had 60 acres, what a wonderful life of "free spirit," as you say.

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@virtualselfie6899 that’s amazing! Yes, either big boned and short, large and drafty, or a large stock horse :).

[@billarends2244]

May I suggest a few horse buying tips? I am retired now but I spent over sixty years training, buying and selling, coaching amateur riders, and judging horse shows. A great life. If a horse was declared sound by a seller, I would have that declaration written on the sales ticket. If an issue was discover post purchase before leaving the sale ground I would rely on the sale management to resolve the issue. All US livestock auctions are bonded to protect buyers and sellers alike. Nearly all auctions have a Vet present use as a resource. In my world we require complete health records, X-ray, complete medical exams. When I was in my 30s I stopped riding horses of unknown heritage, it made for too many uncertainties in my program. The unknown prolonged the time my students and I required to attain goals, whether is was to be a better personal equestrian or a world class competitor. I lived in OK and did business in TX, OK, MO, ARK, and KS mainly so quarter horses and kindred breeds were the first choices. When you became familiar with the families within each breed then you could have reassurance of traits of disposition, soundness, intelligence, kindness, willingness, and other things that fit your program. There are bloodlines I would love to work with and others I avoided just like avoiding certain people. I rode some horses that were the 3rd or 4th generation offspring of horses I rode years earlier. I really enjoy your videos and wish you great success.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes there is always a vet at these auctions but only to pull coggins. They never evaluate or do anything else. At extremely high end auctions they have what you’re stating, not at these types though. Thanks for sharing your experiences. ❤️

[@billarends2244]

Just sharing old war story::::regarding different kind of auction, when I was about 16 I bought a truck load of horses (8 horses I think) at the Boonville, MO monthly auction. I paid $47 for ewe necked dun stud on the low end and $110 for a gorgeous black mare on the top end, around $60 average for the rest. My good friend in TX just sold a mare to Israel for $95,000 and donated another to Texas A&M appraised at $125,000. Never be surprised in the horse business. I would check with vets and farrier at your sales. For a modest fee I bet they would represent your interest when evaluating a horse pre purchase, leaving final decision to you. Might save getting a problem or passing on something that is minor issue. Make friends with an old Cowboy or horse trader, they know the territory.

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@billarends2244 thank you! I have bought many horses and I’m usually pretty good about determining but of course I don’t know all. I do have friends I bring along for another set of eyes here and there and that’s always good. Honestly though the only vet I trust is my own. ❤️

[@Charbified]

Do American auctions not have "catalogues"? Are they just very spontaneous? Because pretty sure over here (UK) you know what is going to be in the auction a bit before you go so you can be sure to see the ones you might be interested in before they get sold.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Some have catalogs some don’t. ❤️

[@Charbified]

@@freespiritequestrian Oh interesting! Is it common for them all to be so squashed in together? Doesn't that make it a little difficult to look at individual horses?

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@Charbified yes and yes! It’s kind of crazy.