Buying your first Horse or buying Horses at auctions - Rick Gore Horsemanship

[@nopotatovisible2550]

ever since Tanner passed yt wont stop recommending these older videos to me, Rest in peace Big T

[@Claud-fb5bg]

I thought I was the only one. Feels cruel but it’s nice to watch to remember and see how beautiful of an animal he was before he left us.

[@gifthorse3675]

I know right

[@judywright4241]

---Someone else on the horsey livestreams mentioned it had to do with the views that Tanner got on that sad last video--200K is bringing older videos back up. He is so wonderful, majestic and the bestest boy.💕

[@huhner8480]

same :(

[@erynd2524]

He was sure such a beautiful guy. Rest easy Mr T

[@janetgriffiths7200]

I bought my horse from a breeder; he was a 10 month old colt, barely halter broke, but he did load in the trailer just fine. He was curious about it, and just hopped in. I owned him for 33 years (34 when he passed away). I know that wasn't the best way to buy a horse, but it all worked out just fine. I let him be a horse while he was a youngster, but did do a lot of groundwork with him. He was broke to drive at the age of 3, ridden at 5, started jumping at 6. Last ride for him was at 32 years of age. He still looked great as an old horse, just a little bit of grey hair, kept weight on well. He passed 10 years ago, and I still miss him.

[@janetgriffiths7200]

His last 2 years were spent in retirement, just had the necessary vet work and farrier work done. He wasn't lame or anything. I felt he had earned it for being a fantastic companion all those years. He passed naturally from old age, a week after his latest vet exam.

[@niamhpreece7548]

I don't see why the direction the mane grows matters but for what it's worth tanner and buddy are stunning and you are epic

[@samanthamoseley9450]

Niamh Preece you dang right!!!!! Best comment award 🥇 goes to you!

[@KingsMom831]

I freaking love Mr. T’s wild mane! Especially from above when Rick makes videos riding Mr. T and his crazy main is flopping and flowing everywhere!🤗

[@diannadaniels-orcutt7166]

we bought a stallion from an auction for next to nothing but my fiance and I decided no matter what we were going to keep him for the rest of his life and we would work through any issues he had. He is a great horse but it's a commitment already we had to get him gelded get his shots and new tack and his feet done and then there is the time. we work with him daily it's the same commitment that a person would give if they adopted a child

[@alberta1980]

Man look at Mr T in this video. He looks so much younger. He was a stud in his day.

[@KingsMom831]

He was absolutely majestic

[@fenix1977]

i was thinking the same. 10y ago. and last week saw him so old and going away..good to see him here

[@KingsMom831]

@@fenix1977 yes, I live for these older/original videos of theirs. These three together are such a legendary trio

[@tater.thot.8863]

He was such a beautiful horse

[@kaymusick8083]

Mr t is dearly missed,..such a magnificent mustang!! May he always be remembered..rip

[@GiddyUp1776]

Mr T.......his videos are being promoted on KZbin......wonderful that his Legacy will Live forever and his contribution to the Mustang will be everlasting. What a beautiful animal....absolutely gorgeous and highly intelligent.

[@crazyhorsegirl6338]

A little story on how my cousin DID NOT take my advice. My cousin is very spoiled and makes her dad get her anything she wants. I got her really into horses so she asked her dad for one, when she didn't even know anything about riding them. There was a jump set up while she was riding her new horse (I can't even believe her dad got her one) and the jump was about 2 ft. She kept saying "I can do it! I know more about riding that you do and you know it!" Even though she's only toke lessons like three times. I warned her not to even try because this was her first jump and the stable she was boarding at probably wouldn't even let her, and of corse she didn't listen. She moved into a walk and didn't even know how to trot so she kicked and hit her horse (with a riding bat) at the same time not gently, the horse galloped for that jump and my cousin flew off right when they were about to land. Also the horse had a small scrap from something but nobody found out why. DO NOT BUY A HORSE IF YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HORSES OR RIDING!! True story. Not even exaggerating my uncle doesn't know anything and just gets her what she wants.

[@crazyponygirl]

Wow! does she still have the horse after what happend? She does sound like a very spoiled person. I hope she learned a lesson from that. Lol! you and I have almost the same KZbin names. Funny eh? :)

[@jeliarra]

Even in my high prime I could never jump. I don't care what speed, could not.

[@littleheros584]

CrazyHorseGirl

[@pitbulls4life141]

Fon Hollohan hey don’t talk about house plants like that! I have a house plant and it listens very well

[@Peeeeweeeherman]

mr. t is the most beautiful horse I've ever seen (except for mine obviously)

[@gracemartin9160]

Jesus From Jersey it's not about beauty it's about how they r trained sure u want a pretty horse but if u think about it aren't all horses beautiful

[@heathergibson2108]

RIP Mr T.. gone but never forgotten

[@watchcity2068]

Thank you "Think like a horse" for enlightening those who are not "in the know" about horses, invaluable information for the public

[@MistyK74525]

A story about our second auction horse. It was a large Amish auction, anyone could sell anything there. I watched the only four full sized horses all day... the livestock was the last thing they sold, so from 7 am till 5 or 6 in the evening, I watched those horses, spent the entire day walking over, talking to them, etc. The only one that was friendly and calm was the boniest one of the bunch. He was a scrawny, tall, beat to hell (by other horses) bay gelding with a short mane and a long long tail. They were all already saddled (but had loose cinches), so you couldn't tell anything about their backs or sides. I lifted the skirts of the saddle - he had scabby spots and scars all over him. He picked up his feet for us though, and he began watching for us (my daughter and I) when we started walking his way through the crowd. I did ask all the right questions, and I took the answers and told myself his 'little problem with this or that' was actually probably bigger than we were told. I bought him fully expecting the other shoe to drop. Got him home, he was badly beat up, but gentle and looking to us to clean him up. We carefully brushed him out, cleaned the infected wounds, started feeding him up. He's now massive and handsome. His problems (Spooking on the trail and lazy) are actually more than let on, but I expected it. His being lazy is he wants to buck a little to try to get out of being ridden and he only has a three speed transmission: Walk, trot, lazy lope (But that's okay, we're not needing to go anywhere in a huge hurry around here). His 'a little spooky' on the trail is low confidence away from other horses and looking for boogers in the bushes. He gets anxious away from home. We're getting him past that, but nothing he's done so far has surprised me. He's a good horse, just has a few bad habits someone has let him get away with in the past. So we wear him out when he acts like a turd under saddle. Glad we brought him home, he's like the dog pound dog - he knows he's taken care of here. Even dirty and battered, slat-ribbed, he had a gentle nobility about him, something we couldn't quite define. The name 'Sarge' stuck immediately.

[@gifthorse3675]

Good ol’ Mr. T, he will be missed so much.

[@KassCraven]

There was a horse on our farm, which people avoided to ride. 'He is dangerous' they would say, I rode him out and sure enough he did buck and nap a few times, but after the 3rd day I got to know him more and he became a beautiful horse to ride. I respected him and he did the same to me, I will never forget him refusing to move, and whinnying for no reason. I got off, his foot was raised and he had a rock jammed in his hoof. did he buck or bolt. no. most people would have whipped him to move.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

@honeyhearts27 : If a horse can eat teeth are not that important, unless they are cracked, broken and falling out, and that is the case they probably will not be eating. Teeth are cosmetic like color, mane length or tail fullness, does not really impact how the good or bad the horse will be. No horse likes metal in his mouth and it hurts his teeth, so most people want to blame teeth for them having hard hands on the bit and making the teeth hurt.

[@tammydeliz7392]

So true! I bought a horse last year. I wanted her for a horse I could learn with. When I went and seen her I knew I was going to buy her right away because I knew I could give her a better life then what she was living. She was skin and bones, they had no feed for her on their property. She had no water in her trough. Her feet hadn't been touched in quite a while and they had drugged her. I could tell right away. They just wanted money and could care less who ended up with her. I quickly loaded her up, gave them their stupid money and brought her home where she will live for the rest of her life being loved and fed and just taken care of properly. She has turned out to be one of the sweetest horses I've ever worked with and you can tell she just happy to be in a good place.

[@markwatson3135]

I miss seeing Mr T, he sure was a great horse. This is a great video, spot on! Should be the first video on on your playlist.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Thanks!

[@alistairdownie5944]

Rick,Right Again Thank You! Lots of intelligent horses go "Crazy",With being handled by the wrong person. Pretty well brought home to me by a grey games mare,who prefered Men,I'm a Woman.&I worked this out,luckily,within a weekend. Got her a great home,&Got an Exmoor gelding,who'd got taken off his dam,off the moor,branded old way(35yrs ago!)&Then herded onto a wagon,(At this point people,imagine the pain+fear!!) sold at auction. Told me,when he'd passed through a few homes,that he's too Wild,Crazy&Going to the knackers. Bless his Kind,Gentle Soul,My almost constant Companion for 5happy yrs, Until,one day,got home,No Whicker of"Where the Bloody heck is my hay?' I'd been at work,and thought he was sick,but ran to the paddock,He was Gone!!I'd not noticed the flat cart was gone too,pfft!! Mother had sold him,tack,flatcart &Harness,to a complete stranger. * The Utter Shock&Betrayal,What Upset me more,It'd taken 3hours to catch him😲😖. Whereas, he'd yell,for me,No bother to go in&put a halter on. Poor lad,😟. He had become,my friend,Trusted,handled properly Trustworthy. Never saw him again,so I'm pretty certain,If it took 3Hours to catch him,the Idiot who bought him must have gone in,With an Attitude,Mob handed. Don't bear thinking about,how things went from there... Wrong approach,wrong pony.😞😟 Missing him still,over 30yrs later. Mother "borrowed," the cash. Told her to keep it... Stupid People,,,Bad Outcome. Sorry,Sentimental old fool that I am. Andréa. Treated like an Idiot by Horsey set, Unless they had a Problem,(100%Always homemade!) Then,they'd Need me. No Bad Horses,Only Stupid People.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Great instruction in this video Rick! I have seen too many idiot "star riders" and "star trainers" complaining that they bought a horse, without seeing it first in person(!!!!), then they "were forced to sell" the horse as the horse had problems (meaning they can't control the horse and/or don't want to take time to train it properly). The poor horse gets shipped from owner to owner, never gets the love, respect, and training it deserves, and these idiots are responsible for ruining these horses. Horses endure some of the worst human treatment -- including the flippant way that some people will go about buying a horse, without even seeing it first, like it is a car -- though even these idiots will go to look at a car and/or drive it in person before buying it.

[@honeyhearts27]

Thank you for writing back. I heard that somewhere.. "don't buy a horse with bad teeth."

[@strawberrylemonade9013]

Hi

[@leggustafson]

Mr. T looks calm, strong, and glossy. You took great care of him.

[@buddette3308]

Wow! Mr.T in his prime. He's so beautiful.

[@wearyandheavyladen23]

I totally agree. We have two from a sale barn. One is a filly quarter horse, she is blind in her left eye and we aren’t sure what even happened to her. I’ve had several people tell me they wouldn’t even pay to feed her, or take her right back to the sale barn and get rid of her. But she is the sweetest horse i’ve ever seen. She may never be a good riding horse but she’s been through a lot in her short life. We have a paint mare too, from the same sale barn and she is such a good horse. She is trained to ride but not been treated right. They’re so much happier with us now. The best thing you can do is get a horse that needs some extra love and TLC.

[@paigethefarrier6243]

I love Mr T. This is a good talk Rick

[@jv-ib5rc]

This video popped up in my feed. I almost cried! Miss you Mr T! ❤

[@ebenezerhomestead6614]

Great video! Just bought a mare who bucked off the rancher ...and we were told 'no buck'. She wasn't being handled correctly and bucked. Then, we got on...controlled her, loved her, bought her. She's great!

[@virago_queen]

Tanner, you were a beauty. I miss you so much old boy.❣️😪

[@SFD-Horses]

I bought my 2 at Auction in NC and I agree I think they know they are now cared for. My draft was very skinny with a previous injury, but he's healthy and has filled out nicely. My TWH has a twist in his rear leg when he steps, but he's proven to be an amazing horse on the trail. This is a great video to inform people that it's not all about "papers".

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

@honeyhearts27 : like a lot of things there is some truth to that, bad falling out teeth will mean a horse can't eat, may be hard to keep weight on, may not live as long, may need special feed, but Buddy was kicked in his teeth as a baby and his front teeth are crooked, that is why the lady did not want him, said he could not show with crooked teeth. As you can tell it does not impact buddy in the least. :)

[@KingsMom831]

Clearly he hasn’t even missed a meal 🤣😂🤣(not fat shaming at all) Your horses are well cared for, well kept and no one could ever say that they are neglected or underfed.

[@prettyponybaby2007]

I entirely agree Rick! A former friend of mine bought a dressage pony without trying him out. She bought him based on a video of him.... it was a disaster!

[@OldNewsNewNews]

There so beautiful... RIP Mr T.. 🙏

[@makolff5737]

Thank you so much Rick. I was looking into buying another horse I could preferably train myself and I really wanted to get one at an auction. To me, it doesn't matter the look, size, mane, tail, ears, eyes, swirls or whatever. This helps a lot!

[@justnataliek]

This was the best, well said video on purchase I have seen.

[@katherinepoletto7875]

He was a Beauty.i feel bad I met you while Tanner was dying but i am glad God lead me to you.kat.

[@laurabonnell582]

It’s so hard to watch videos with tanner! R,I.p mr T ❤️😢

[@anofritz]

i bought my horse one year ago, he was a neglected horse by his owner.. he was wild, i had to teach him some manners.. didn't found this channel before so i couldn't teach him right.. but thank God i found this channel.. although it's too late now, me and my horse is now separated 300 miles away.. i love him and i miss him.. thanks for these lessons, mr rick.

[@anofritz]

and ur right in your video.. my horse was totally cheap.. half normal price to be exact.. but he was neglected, wild, skinny, but truly beautiful red horse.

[@geminidream4347]

Thank you so much for telling it like it is! There are no bad horses, but there are plenty of bad trainers/handlers!

[@robertkay9871]

I love going back to watch the old videos, especially the one's with Mr T... ❤️🚔🇱🇷🐴🐕🐈☺️

[@mariafriend644]

Wow!! Mr T looks soooo young!! He’s still beautiful... Ain’t KZbin great in archiving these memories. Thanks Rick.

[@kaylaspeener1961]

I just discovered that... Buddy is my spirit animal.

[@rianat8632]

Oakridge Equestrian okay

[@anofritz]

what does this mean

[@frogbear02]

Something I like about you is how you manage to simultaneously make training a horse easier, but also harder. You show the best way to train a colt is to just let the mother train it, that you dont need a fancy bit or chains or a chin strap or spurs or blah blah blah, some rope tied in this way and that does it just fine and is much better for the horse, but at the same time letting people know there are no shortcuts, good things come with time, effort, and something so many people forget, whether in relationships or horses or just in general, understanding.

[@calebmoore1337]

I worked at a auction barn where I live, which is south Texas, so this is prime Texas cattle country. But with prime cattle country comes prime horse country. And in my time at this auction I saw good meat cattle come through, but at the beginning of every sale they sent through the horses. And these poor horses looked neglected and ribby. Now I'm now horse expert by I know animals and I know these horses were pitiful looking. It was quite sad really but there were times I've seen this same paint mare come through that auction 4 times! How do I know? Because I scare along the right side of her neck. And every other month this horse came through that auction and some other aspiring horse trainer bought her and it wasn't until a couple months later that I stopped seeing her come through. I assumed she had gotten a good home but I heard some cowmen talking over by the chutes and they said that 'ol jimmy boy (the owners son-in-law and partner) had bought the mare the first time and kept sending her through and making profit off the poor saps that bought her. These auction horses sadly have never been good looking horses but they are just pawns for big cowmen. Now I was raised with a Texas heart, and I've learned that around these parts your elders are to be respected. These old fellers got thousands of acres of historical lands. Owned by the cowmen in the times of Indians and Anglos. But this is just pitiful horsemanship. So if you are looking to buy a horse from the auction you better be looking to hold onto that horse and care for it...otherwise you're playing right into their age old game of chess.

[@TheRosa63]

I had never been to auction, so a friend of mine who is more horse savvy then me decided to go to sugarcreek, to a hrse auction. I felt so bad for those horses I never returned and never will. two horses were nibbling the neck and one horse was super thin ( appy) and had a big hip sore on his one side. most of them were underweight and looked so tired. I just wish people would be better educated on horses.

[@coffeehugger]

We have an old ranch horse out of an auction in Houston Texas. He is everything you just described. I don't think he was ever actually abused. But, he was rode to death. He even has a saddle shape worn right into his hide. In his eyes, he is so tired. Going blind. Almost completely deaf. Vet says he suffers not from any starvation as such, but long term malnutrition. He just never took into his body what he needed to use in energy and minerals. His auction papers say he is 15 years old but teeth show he is at least early 20's maybe lot more. He deserved good rest after such long life of hard work. For him, hope it is checkmate. Gives me the creeps when I think of where his many brothers/sisters may have ended up that same day. I agree. Is actually pitiful way to end up. Shameful.

[@ravinhairgirl88]

@@coffeehugger Hate to tell you he is someone belly right now. In some foreign countries horse meat is part of the main food stable. So don't follow yourself. Canada, Australia and the US oh yes the Us sell unwanted horses even in prime condition to the salughter horse. Please educate yourself. In Canada we sell these horses go Japan the Japanese love horse meat.

[@amandasawyer4784]

Awesome advice Rick

[@Ebonyfox2]

I want to thank you SOO much for your advice! I have been searching for my first horse. I've asked various people and read about a dozen books and websites so far but I've learned more about how to avoid scams and being tricked through your website and vid than everywhere else. Strange now that I realize it should've been common sense. Common sense just ain't that common (to met at least).

[@kristyollila9618]

I have to say i had a horse that her bottom lip used to hang all the time especially when she was just standing around and she was never ever drugged. she was raised by my grandfather and handed down to me. she was very hard headed and like Rick has said many times, if a horse knows you don't know what your doing a horse will take advantage of that. But she never once tried to buck me off, rear up, you could stick a little kid on her and she would know and just walk around. you get someone on her that knows what they are doing she would respond. Rick I love your videos and I can see you know how to treat and read horses.

[@KingsMom831]

My goodness, Tanner, Big T, Mr T has to be the most incredible Mustang ever! No way! The mystery of Mr. T’s crazy mane is finally solved! LOL I love watching videos where you are riding him and his mane is all over the place! It’s actually something I love about him🥰

[@jomama5186]

Super important stuff to talk about great video and great information. Thank you so much Rick

[@brookes2169]

Mr. T is just one of those horses that is literally, almost perfect. Like, he's beautiful AND super sweet and smart...

[@setheast2773]

Watching this 13 years later I think it is.... And I like to watch olders videos and go back and forth through Time to get a good perspective on things it does help it's like looking through a history book.... I wish I had time and place for a horse to have a good buddy or two horses would be great but I can't right now.,.... Place in time is the meaning but that doesn't mean I can't pass the message along and refer some people over to this channel to help anybody out with whatever questions they have.. I'm glad you have some information rig.. thank you a lot for your information it does mean so much of course I didn't have to say that but just recognition and it might save some hazards and health and life 👍👍👍👍

[@jolovesminnis]

The Best horse I ever had was from an Auction!

[@flufflewarrior]

Haven't bought a horse (yet), but I absolutely agree with you when it comes too rescue dogs. I got my dog from a rescue shelter and things were really difficult in the beginning, but now she is my best friend and a dream of a dog. Mr. T was such a magnificent and beautiful horse and Buddy-Boy was always a little goofball xD

[@JackOllie4]

Great horse buying tips.

[@noldaker]

Thank you...These are really good tips...Was surprised when you said Mr. T is a Mustang. I thought he was a Morgan. He and Buddy are both gorgeous. :)

[@paulenabroxson2023]

he really does look like a Morgan

[@chriswhite9134]

This videos saved me some hospital bills, I just know it. Thanks, very informative. Please keep posting videos.

[@mu5tang155]

U have my respect, I see how you see, you are the first person I have seen with my understanding. :)

[@comesahorseman]

Best advice is to pay a professional horseman/woman to go to the auction or purchase site with you; then *listen* to what they tell you. Heck, even experienced horsemen often ask a trusted colleague for a second opinion.

[@NJTammy]

Rick THIS IS ONE OF YOUR BEST MOST INFORMATIVE VIDEOS YET THANK YOU FOR POSTING! I only wish I would have seen this before I decided to purchase my first two horses, WOW every word you have said in this video is so true - I have experienced, first hand, things you mentioned and It is VERY Sad how the HUMAN world has individuals who prey on someone else's passion and use such beautiful creations as horses for Monitary gain. I wish anyone who was gonna purchase a horse had to watch this video 1st

[@alkinsel416]

Was going to get a horse but after this video probably wouldn’t get one. Thank you very much for the warning.

[@sueoliver3165]

My Hosh! Mr T was so Beautiful ❤

[@dannybagby875]

Thanks for keeping it real for people.

[@lovethyneighbor-hoodgarden2563]

Brother I love and respect you for coming out here for free and sharing your wisdom. Thanks alot you are greatly appreciated. Due to my new beliefs, my wish is to trade my worldly possessions for a horse, a couple of saddle bags and a couple of other items I will need to live off the land. If you know anyone willing to trade a car for a horse etc(Trade with me)please let me know as soon as possible brother, as i am looking for a healthy horse to be my travel companion. Thanks again for going out of your way to teach us and spread your positive message about horses and how to take care of them...It's true that you can't judge a horse based off looks.

[@spiritedkitty]

My sister bought a registered quarter horse colt at an auction. He was an awesome very brave horse. However, she did almost nothing for 6 years and then sold him at an auction because she couldn't handle him (she had him gelded.) Fortunately, a real horse trainer bought him, trained him in dressage and sold him for a huge profit and he was bought by a lady who just wanted a nice riding horse. He now has a happy life and gets along well with her other horse. He could have been bought by a kill buyer and she just didn't care about that at all. She just wanted to get rid of him. I have nothing to do with her because she uses spurs, harsh bits and whips and then blames the horses when she gets thrown off and hurt. Stupid woman.

[@flycrew]

Just reviewing this old video since it popped up in my feed. Saying a lot of the same stuff as you do now. You talked a lot back then though...at least on this subject. Didnt give the air a break. Made ME tired of talking. Lol. 😍

[@brittanyritenour4695]

I agree with alot of things you say especially about there is never a bad horse, I am not an experienced rider, but I do love horses, and have seen horses that were considered bad, but were actually quite opposite. Horses are so smart, and each have a unique personality. I think horses are amazing and complex as people are in so many ways, but animals tend to be misunderstood and this causes trouble. I do not know as much as many people when it comes to horses entirely, and I know that it takes years to learn all there is to know about any animal, let alone a horse, I am not perfect, but I do believe that all horses have potiental and there is no bad horse. I have seen some horses many people sad were bad or crazy, especially this one horse I got to ride, she was extremely sweet. She was a little nervious, lacked some in confidence, but she was sweet, people were scared of her, but me not being way less knowledgable then them, though I still could see she was a horse layed under a great heart. She was my favorite horse because she liked things a certian way, she was smart bold, if you were against her she would not respond well. However , she had the most heart and the most will to try, she always gave her best if you do the same for her. I think horses are one of the smartest animals there is but tend to over look it. I listen to your videos. I agree completely, I think horses are just amazing, even though I am not incrediably experienced with horses, I do have a little. I have always liked the more sensitive horses because they are so aware of what you do and how you treat them. Last summer I got to be around saddlebreds and they are one of the smartest horses I have ever been around, each one pays attention to you, how you treat them, how you respond to them, and they treat each person differently. They are smart and are always trying to understand, they are willing, they would much rather please then fight, but this does not mean they would never try to do opposite of that if the oppurtinity allows. I have ridden a few arabians, another breed I love, gentle, full of personality, they are extremely assertive to you, they tend to be careful, sometimes spooky, as the mare I rode, but if I was okay she would try! She was the kind of horse that needed your confidence and your assurance to feel okay and comfortable. I also rode a tb/cross who was also extremely smart , older yes, but always so aware of his surroundings, and full of life. Another quarter horse who when I was a kid, me and my sister rode him, he knew we were inexperienced, he took that too his advantage, but I never blamed him, I was just impressed because how smart he was to actually remember that we did not know! I know through life there are things that can be improved and life things to learn from, but the way horses think is something that will always inspire me.

[@smeeze8979]

brittany ritenour (･_･; ok

[@chrisanthik9131]

thank you very must about all this useful advice!!!

[@horseloverequus4485]

Buddy is funny He likes to be the show off haha

[@laurabonnell582]

I don’t think bad buying horses from auctions if you willing to put in the time on them! I say don’t buy adopt horse ! We have horses in shelter in my area!! I go there to see them they are well behaved! ! I don’t support kill pens horses sell for meat! Thank you Rick for saving tanner! I can tell you and mr T having special bond!

[@musketman2008]

I sent you an email about buying a horse and I asked about leasing. That was before I saw this video. Now I have your answer; thanks!

[@AutunmsDay]

I agree 100% I see people who buy beautiful horses and they are ruined and sometimes they are save able sometimes they are not. But just because they are born pretty doesn't mean they are bad. They are like dogs they learn from people. My horse to me I did the number 1 bad thing. Fell in love with him opps. When I got him he was bad. I rode him on trail etc. all that but he was fixable. Now he amazing he so quiet and does whatever I ask him. A lot of it is from stuff I learned from you channel.

[@justme9359]

Aww beautiful Mr. T, HES IS SO HANDSOME

[@carrierider5700]

I actually like the mane going in different directions.

[@chinav5976]

thank you for the video. . I just got a horse and do not know anything about horses.. why I got her? she was malnourished and was abused by the owner. gave the owner a few bucks and took her.. she is not a bad horse just needs a ton of work..

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

read my website. www.thinklikeahorse.org

[@chinav5976]

Thank you.!!!. I will.. she has come a long way.. for being an abused horse..

[@diannadaniels-orcutt7166]

E Valdez i have watched all of ricks videos and some about ten times, there is a lot of helpful info

[@roughwater3454]

11 year old video. Some of the best truths I've heard. Nice work.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@loosey5465]

I actually just bought a horse today and I'm really glad when you said "Don't just think because someone else can ride the horse you can" or "Just because they can pick up the horses feet doesn't mean it will let you" because today when I saw the horse I was gonna buy, I picked up her feet and she did good, then the other person with me tried and that horse had no part of it. She snorted and slammed her hoof on the ground. Horses are smart animals and they my new one is pretty opinionated. LOL

[@faychel8383]

I'm here taking notes as someone who's ridden a horse once twenty years ago and hopes to rescue them from slaughter in the near future. Beautiful beings.

[@annhowcroft9493]

Mr. T was such an amazing horse.

[@hannahoof3765]

"bad horses aren't born there made" that's correct and my dad was going to buy a horse for me untill the lady said "yep she's breed to be a good horse"my dad replayed saying "good horses aren't breed there made"

[@nataliemoore3654]

Mr T Looks really healthy and at best in this video. He was a hansom boy.🐴

[@jeffreyferguson6453]

Me and my mom are thinking about buying a horse less than a month I think it’s best that you learn the horses things so you learn them don’t let anybody tell you it is a lie might be don’t buy the horse just because how it looks you need the perfect horse for you don’t say oh it will bite me it won’t there really kind people say that it is to much work for them they are but when you get used to just read this get the right horse not buy them just because there pretty!

[@TrixCoyote]

I always wanted a horse but after watching this it make me feel like I can't bc you can't trust anyone and I'm not gonna buying them for there looks I will buy one to be part of a family and have a friend that I can trust.I don't know everything about horses but I know some breeds and were they come from and there behavior and I'm only in my pree teen too. My school has a Equestrian Team but cost to much to lead one so I hope I'll get on when I'm older

[@toneenorman2135]

Briyoedoe try and be around horses as much as you can and WATCH them. You can learn so much by being around them.

[@destinationaddictionsamsar7894]

Go to a good rescue and they're 99% truthful.

[@roden70]

Buddy is really hilarious, popping up just all the time from nowhere. I've seen it in some older videos now. I hope you and him are doing okay Rick.

[@denelll.bennettsurvivorwar8224]

Tanner is So Beautiful! I Love Mustangs!

[@deborahlund9492]

Rick would you please do a video about Tanner and Buddy? I know Tanner is a mustang, would love to know what part of the country he's from. Would love to know what breed Buddy is. I know bloodlines aren't what matter. It's the horse that matters. I guess I'm one of the "stupid people" who want to know all about your guys. Tanner is so beautiful. I want a mustang and seeing Tanner makes me want one even more. I know I will be in for hard work but it will be worth it

[@nobitsnoshoes]

that is what my aunt taught me, look at confirmation. to make sure tack fits properly. she did tell me my 6yr POA /Arabian did have the best confirmation she'd ever seen. she was to much horse for me. she was abused horribly & i was a new rider. i did not learn correctly with her at all. makes me very sad & angry now to know that i most likely did more harm then good. i could only do what my aunt taught me. after 2 years & a horrible "accident", with my aunts horse, she sent me away & never let me work with her horses again. she sold my Lacey & i don't know what happened to her or how her life ended up. i haven't ridden but a few times since. am hoping to have a horse again, but hard to do when land cost are raising & raising so much. i won't stable a horse. won't own one if i can't have land to be near them all the time.oh well. just may never happen. ha, old wound reopened.

[@Missi_66]

Hey Rick, I've thousands of videos to go to catch up on your channel. BUT this video was so informative!! I subscribe to Sanctuarys that save horses from the "pipeline" and the condition these horses and in are just heartbreaking. But one Sanctuary was saying this guy goes around with his 10 "daughter" and asks to buy the horse from them because it's in a lot of 15 they bought and they find this often with the "father" wanting to buy this horse and his daughter is in love with it. They told him come to their Sanctuary and fill out an application and pay the adoption fee ($500.00) but not for a couple of months cuz they have to put weight on the majority of them cuz their skin and bones!! They don't EVER see that particular guy(s) come out to adopt!!! Shady, shady!! They didn't explain why these people do that?? 🤔

[@bonniemccormack1361]

can I add that when they show you everything the horse can do, as you said, if you do buy it, remember you have that getting to know each other period so don't expect a honeymoon right from the get go. All these tips are excellent. Just remember the horse had to get to know you and that he can trust you. Right Rick? :0) (you may have said that but that boy had me mesmerized and I can't remember if you said it...)

[@barbarab9548]

Awesome video and very informative 👏👏👏

[@canadianmangalitsafarms7669]

Thanks for these great videos, i got my first horse july 1st and hes amazing he is still very green but with watching ur videos i have done a lot with him like desensitizing etc.. Im a huge fan keep up the great video's!

[@kotek420]

Excellent point about drugging horses before you buy them! A lady at our barn a few months back (shes gone now) bought an Arab and she had the mare out one day and was giving her a bath and everytime she reached up under her belly the horse would try and cow kick her and get all jumpy and just make it difficult to wash her. But she made a comment which was...I think she was drugged when I saw her because she was not like this...that horse was so dangerous and always pulling or trying to rear!

[@LpsCailyphanttomwolfzaj]

thank you so much I learn a lot from you. now I have a good horse I am training it and stuff. and also long time ago. my friend went on this horse bare back and then she got off and told me to get on I got on and it start running off with me and it buck me real hard now I learn my lesson

[@onedirectioner622]

Tanner is a wicked beautiful horse... I am glad I watched this so I can use it for future reference...

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I know someone who was hospitalized after being bucked off buy a horse that was purchased at auction. The horse had been given a drug that kept it calm for 30 days. (don't remember what the drug is called) We asked our vet about it because we didn't believe that something would stay in a horses system for that long. He confirmed that it did exist. Not saying all horses are drugged at auction, but it is done. I know several people who purchased horses at auction and they ended up being real gems.

[@RaniaZRooRoo]

RICK: can you do a video about different types of hooves and hoove sizes and shapes and why are they like that? :)

[@DanYoMan]

love the vid, very straight forward !

[@brooke_t23]

7:02 THAT RIGHT THERE. MAKES ME FURIOUS. I have recently leased an 8 yo mare that has been bred for and used in western her entire life up until a year ago where a girl who has never ridden before made her parents buy her a horse and she used the mare for English. By the point I leased her, with the girls inept training, the horse had a stiff neck, and does not know how to stop and has pain coming from turning. She also had a bit of an attitude problem, but we have powered through that and she is a wonderful, gorgeous mare. But the girl and her family decided, oh no. Her hairs to long, she can't see. So they chopped her forelock off. And. Oh no. Her manes too long, it doesn't look pretty. So they leveled her mane short. This just makes me furious because I've seen it short hand. It's now growing back but that jugs made me so angry and I'm glad I'm not the only one like. WHATS THE POINT. THEY CAN SEE FINE. I know some people do it. And I don't really care but if you say they can't see. Don't tell me that unless you have proof. If your horse ran into a wall because their forelock was in their eyes, maybe it's time for a trim. Other than that, don't cut that horses hair off because you don't know anything. Sorry. Rant. Just makes me mad though.

[@123animalcrazy]

Some people are so cruel to horses, I work at an outback equestrian centre and my boss, Anne, rescues and retrains horses. One of the horses that came in last year was the most beautiful horse I have ever seen. She was a pretty light pally with a long mane and tail. My dream horse in the looks department. But, where she was rescued from, the man could't catch her so he tied a tractor tire to her so she dragged that around so he could catch her. So now Anne has been working with her and she has the best temperament. She is still a bit jumpy and you can't yet ride her bareback but when she is worked a bit more she will be the perfect horse.

[@Berrycute552]

im getting my first horse from a family friend who has known me since i was a baby, and she paired me with the best horse he's 17+hh and hes a mixed horse but he has strong feet and he just loves everyone lol but he is a job and she knows i can handle it because ive grown up with horses and training some with them. this is a great video by the way

[@honeyhearts27]

what breed is Buddy? QH?

[@KingsMom831]

Yes

[@fuzzy6625]

I tend to buy older horses normally cheap old brood mares can't been backed. As little as a pound terrible just cause you can't ride them. I love ground work riding second folks think in weird. If I get a light hack all the better. Creaking doors last longest . I work better with golden oldies 😍

[@amandasawyer4784]

Here, here!! People forget how much can be done from the ground. It's not just about riding. I've had horses that could no longer be ridden & had just as much pleasure leading them out for a walk as riding. Keep on enjoying.