Day in the Life with HORSES|Feeding, Lessons, Riding, & Chores

[@christinafragis7224]

Bagheera is worth her weight ten times in gold the way she takes care of your older and younger students. Such a wonderful soul.

[@Karen_DNP]

Lillian & Bagheerah were so cute together. Smallest rider with one of your biggest horses. Too cute!

[@lynnesaro7772]

Watching you teach riding is so enjoyable especially with Bagheera and Lillian. They stole the show. Great video

[@freespiritequestrian]

They sure did! Thank you ❤️

[@allysoncook8405]

I love horses and I don't have horses and I'm a kid do you have to be a adult to ride

[@justsayin4984]

I wish I would have had a place like yours to go to when I was a kid!! You're so encouraging to all the riders. They all did so well. Lillian and Bagheera were too cute. Lillian, when Bagheera did her shaky shake ... Omg that was too cute and funny!! 😂😂🐴💜

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! My mission was to create a program that I would have wanted as a kid, and here we are! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@justsayin4984]

@@freespiritequestrian That's awesome! You definitely found your niche. 💜🐴

[@nancyguenther2256]

Love the way you talk to the little girl

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️ she is darling!

[@richardsharp5374]

Your horses are so beautiful because you look after them so well , who agrees

[@jojocanon2803]

How beautiful is it to watch a horse tune in with someone who has special needs...and be so gentle & calm. Makes me cry. I admire you for the work you do to help people. A horse's soul can help heal us....❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

It was the most beautiful thing. Makes my heart so happy. Horses really are the therapists of the world. Thank you so much.

[@Swimkid1]

I love all of your horses Shae! Their personalities are so cute, loving and fun. If I was living local I would definitely apply for a couple of days voluntary work Shae Thanks and warm regards, Dave UK

[@mariannekaminski5795]

Love how you care for your horses!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! They are my babies 💜

[@ECole-le7we]

So glad to see that you do have senior students!!! Beautiful!!!

[@patriciawalch6497]

that is cool

[@ritaschultz6859]

I wish you were my daughter's instructor I saw auction post , And when you fed your new Horse , prince charming You look over and fed the other two horses next to yours ! I said that is what I would have done . You have such a sweet 💝 heart , may God bless you In all that you do .

[@freespiritequestrian]

That is such a sweet thing to say! Thank you. Horses are such loving creatures, they deserve the best.

[@ritaschultz6859]

@@freespiritequestrian What a stunning story About his back ground and His name ! 🐴 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR Sharing It was meant to be ! Take care God Bless you and yours

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@ritaschultz6859 thank you!!!

[@mechrissybradley9569]

Great horses riding

[@suecastillo4056]

LOVE your videos!! Your heart is SO in this!!! You make me feel so good with your great love of horses and honorable intentions!!! You’re amazing! My first horse was a Percheron/ quarter mix , freckled grey, and lived to be 32! Had her since I was 5… I’m much older now , of course, but my horses saved my life as a kid🥰you’re a breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for what you share with us!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️😘🥰🌸☘️🌺☮️🕉🧜‍♀️🌼🌸🧚🏻‍♀️♥️‼️

[@freespiritequestrian]

Wow I bet your horse was absolutely gorgeous! She had a long life with you, that’s amazing. Yes, my heart is definitely in this. It’s my life purpose and passion. I’m glad that it shows. Thank you!

[@FarrenDowning]

Really loved this vlog and seeing your students riding. They're all doing so well and the horses are just darling x

[@freespiritequestrian]

I’m so glad you enjoyed watching! It was a busy, yet fun day. Thank you :)

[@inwonderland333]

I’m so happy your channel is growing! I’ve been spreading the word of how I love your channel! 💗

[@freespiritequestrian]

Ahhh thanks! I’m so thrilled it’s getting some traction. Thank you for all your support!

[@dianaburris7231]

The little riders melt my heart

[@Charityy25]

This video was so enjoyable! The horses are happy and it's a beautiful day. God loves you guys!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you liked it! Thank you 💜

[@patriciawalch6497]

that is mene

[@fleetskipper1810]

All of the horses are great teachers. But Miss Bagheera is worth her weight in gold for beginners. God bless the school horses!

[@freespiritequestrian]

She’s the best girl!

[@MacyEquestrian2023]

I love how energetic you are ❤your buds make me so happy and excited ❤❤

[@mandyb1320]

Loved watching your everyday routines with chores and feeding the horses. What a great way to work with your horses. They have a job working with your students as well as the students learning the whole process of taking care of a horse. Love the training and the classes. Thank you!

[@freespiritequestrian]

So glad you liked it!

[@missygilly9917]

Brings back memories in my childhood when I learned to ride! Just loved watching you teach (today). I was around 15 when I started, and this young lady is so fortunate to have you and your farm to guide her. Just so precious xoxo New subbie, watching from Ontario, Canada. Just love binging on your videos, Shae. You’re awesome

[@maureenstringer4362]

Aaah, beautiful Jiminy 🥰 How adorable do horses look with a little one aboard!!! (Suitable ones of course) bagheera looked so gentle and relaxed as if she knew she had to be careful, bless! Wonderful to see such a young girl getting a good handle on things. You have a really nice manner when instructing, not like some I’ve experienced years ago 👹🗣 That’s a great video, thanks for all the trouble you go to to entertain us. Xx

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes, watching them together was precious! I was so proud. I remember some of my instructors were super mean and loud LOL so I’m right there with you!

[@mommacheapskate1497]

Okay, the guy who loaded your grain has a GAF hat on, my husband works at GAF. I didn’t realize you are in Michigan, I am just south of the Michigan boarder. How cool!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s awesome!

[@rottiegirl0077]

You really brought me back to my lesson days. That little girl was so brave & she did great. When I was 4 we went to an amusement park that had horses. That's all I wanted to do all day. At that age they led you around & only let you walk. Well for my last ride I convinced the attendant to let me go around by myself. I was tired of walking so I gave my horse a little kick & got it into a trot. Lol everybody was a little stunned & my mom a little scared. I loved it.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Wow that’s so cool! I would have loved that as a kid. Super. ❤️❤️❤️

[@redsonya1624]

This video was so fun to watch

[@freespiritequestrian]

Fantastic! Glad it was entertaining 🐎❤️

[@patriciawalch6497]

I love that is cool to have horses

[@kananireynolds]

Loved seeing your routine!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks! 🦄💜❤️

[@avadusci8999]

Lillian’s trot was amazing for her first lesson off the lunge line!!! Wow🤩 you are such an amazing teacher

[@karajs9742]

You are such an inspiration! I want to run a stable when I’m older!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

You made my whole day! Thank you! ❤️. I know you can do it. 💪🐴

[@debbieadkins2803]

Enjoyed watching everyone!👍👍❤️🤍💙🇺🇸☀️

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yay!!!! Thanks. ❤️🐴☀️🥕🐎

[@carrieeasley3995]

Not judging, just jealous. We have had only 9 inches since July of 2021. We bought a small ranch in Central Texas and moved up here from Austin in January. It’s rained 2.5 inches since we moved up here. We did buy a young filly, but we’re feeding her grain and hay, as there is no grass.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I hope you get more rain soon!

[@jenifereddings6190]

This is SOOO fun watching your students on the horses!! You're a great teacher! Also, I follow Homestead Horsemanship and JR mentioned you in one of his vide I s. I smiled at the mention of you!! Have a blessed day!!

[@jillsimmons110]

Shae why would anyone judge you? You are absolutely the best. My daughters name is Chelsea. I like their lumber logo

[@dianaburris7231]

I had a handicapped program so your student touched my heart

[@judytinker3392]

Little girl is so cute she looks like she’s about seven. It’s kinda hard for her to pull tight on that you’re so patient with them Shae good for you.

[@brittanyhester902]

You are fantastic horsemanship and lesson instructor!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much!

[@howardroy1097]

I have been watching your riding lessons and I have to say that I really wish everyone could take lessons from you

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s so kind of you to say. Thank you 😊

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

That was fun! 🐎🐎🐎

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yippee!!! ❤️😊

[@SinDaraRogue]

I love your training videos! n addicted to your auction ones!…your a great mentor to young n old!!! TY♥️your energy is Great! 😁

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you!!!! Hearing this inspires me. ❤️

[@Bianka_Taylor]

You are a wonderful instructor!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Why thank you!!! I try ❤️🐴

[@Mookielovescreatures]

Sara and Bagheera! So sweet 🌸

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️

[@paige1778]

I love how kind and gentle you are to your students. I wish I had would’ve had a trainer like that when I went on my summer camp. I got a young girl all she would talk about was the things she wanted to do with this guy and how he was so attractive. I honestly was very annoyed by it and little weirded out. She put me on her horse who seemed to not be well trained, since when I pulled on the reins like she told me to do she barely stopped and she tried to eat grass I tried to pull her away and she was probably the most stubborn horse, but the trainer instead blamed me to be a bad rider and that I shouldn’t ride horses. I honestly was just so overwhelmed and was the one of the worst experiences I had, let alone how all the other girls there were very rude and didn’t even bother to talk to me. I really do like horses I do, but when I experience something like this but I hope to get a trainer as sweet as you in the future if I ever want to ride again

[@mauinow5]

Love love your videos! Help-I’m addicted!😉

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yay!!!!!

[@louisenicholas9104]

Watching you prep their feed- including the chopped hay… which I could smell 😂 Then it dawned on me I had mowed my brother’s VERY high lawn and I was still smelling the fresh grass.!!

[@wesmccoy7061]

Awesome video. I use the daily gold all the time. Great for horses with ulcers.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! Yes it’s amazing stuff.

[@bluelotuspictures]

I love Arlo!!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

He’s so fun!

[@daisyduckduck8676]

I just started in riding and I loved it I went to cottage plot and I ride a welshcob it was called aurtm hope that everyone in the arena has fun!😘

[@dianaburris7231]

Enjoy your modern day feeding! Healthy

[@shettyliebe5254]

Greetings from Germany! You are all doing a fantastic job!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Hi! Thank you so much 😊

[@moogiemays]

Love your channel. Why so few shavings though in their stalls?

[@redsonya1624]

I Was just re-watching this video beautiful Jiminy is stunning Your content is awesome keep making videos please

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s so cool! Thank you. Jiminey is so so special! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ur.fav.blonde_11]

She needs to make a go fund me I would definitely donate so she can rescue all of the auction horses

[@carrieeasley3995]

I love your videos, by the way.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you

[@dianaburris7231]

Lillian is precious

[@debrabessette2699]

What fun!

[@freespiritequestrian]

It was a great day!

[@markd.2106]

Good video....informative...hard days for you.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks! Yes they can be busy but I love them!

[@chuckwilliams9090]

My vet said wait 3/4 hours after grains to give them hay. For digestion

[@freespiritequestrian]

Horses should ALWAYS have access to forage, that is incorrect regarding grain/hay.

[@ard_rodeo12]

Definitely fairy dust lol😂

[@freespiritequestrian]

Bahahaha

[@josietheschleichhorselover6880]

24:10 she can do rising trot so well!

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️

[@G0N3__]

I live in Michigan too!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awesome!

[@wesmccoy7061]

I’m gonna assume the little one is yours. So sweet and horse savvy already ❤️

[@freespiritequestrian]

Haha nope. Although I love teaching kids, they are not for me lol. All I want is my horses 😂.

[@wesmccoy7061]

That’s so awesome 😁

[@williamlongo2363]

I always enjoy your channel.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you ❤️

[@redsonya1624]

This is relatable L O L

[@freespiritequestrian]

Hahaha!

[@sacredacres7]

I am loving your channel darling! My ranch here in Ontario, Canada is called Free Spirit Ranch! I love the commonality 🌷 Cheers 💕 P.s purple is my color! Where did you find that saddle pad on Bagheera?

[@deannaharrell6803]

Can you explain why people post in Western Saddle. I showed Western all my younger life during the 60's - 80's and we never post in Western saddles. It really looks strange to me. I guess im behind times 😂 Started watching your channel about two months ago and have spend my time catching up. Enjoy your videos. ❤🫶❤️ NC 🇺🇲

[@brotoubrotou3164]

Just found your channel recently and love it. How old were you when you started learning to ride and decided this was your calling?

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! I was 7, I was obsessed ever since I went on a pony ride at the fair when I was 3.

[@kirtharrison2234]

😁😄😃the best

[@freespiritequestrian]

It was a busy, fun day!

[@karenlynnrobson5984]

Where is Charming? Is he ok? I’m learning so much from you thank you so much

[@freespiritequestrian]

This video was made before I bought him.

[@Debleves]

you should use (pink Himalayan salt) it has more minerals

[@freespiritequestrian]

I do. This video is older.

[@margaretramsingh4865]

Great video!!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! 💙🐎☀️

[@georgiagonzales3769]

What brand of chopped hay do you use. I bought some Stanley from Tractor Supply and it was dusty and awful. Also, I'm impressed with you carrying two bags of feed💪 I can barely manage one 😂

[@freespiritequestrian]

Chaffhaye. Its not dusty at all because it’s fermented :). Lol

[@georgiagonzales3769]

Thanks so much. I'm up here in Saginaw. I'll see if I can find it around here. 🤠

[@devrabiallas1292]

I have three retired Tennessee walkers, my gelding is extremely skinny has always been skinny and his mother was skinny, will your fermented hey help him put on weight? As they aren't doing much more than hanging out in the pasture, I'm wondering about what I'm feeding them. They get 12% pellets but I saw you putting water in your buckets and salt and I would like to do this with this be something I could do without worrying plus I'm going to buy some of your hay silage and give them that too but first I want to hear back from you

[@freespiritequestrian]

Sounds more like they need their teeth done and they could have ulcers. I would say it’s more along those lines. The fermented alfalfa is great for weight gain and also Triple Crown Senior along with an oil supplement would help too.

[@wesmccoy7061]

And as horse owners don’t need to apologize for dirty horses. Lol I own a Grey and a Bay roan. Never clean 🤣

[@freespiritequestrian]

It’s so awful here in Michigan with the mud!!!!!!

[@ponylovermadden4560]

i LOVE your videos but why are we dumping all the table salt in? Do they not have salt blocks? Maybe use Apple A Day electrolytes instead? I use this for the Texas heat and winters. that is a LOT of salt going in the feed. I know it makes them drink water so let me know. thank you always willing to learn.

[@freespiritequestrian]

They have 24/7 access to salt blocks and mineral blocks. Horses can not replenish salt as easily as we can, they lose up to 30% during exercise, and even more so in humidity. Feeding salt has also prevented colic on numerous occasions. And NO Apple A Day electrolytes are VERY harsh on the GI system, I would never feed that daily. I actually wouldn’t ever feed that brand of electrolytes. I ride endurance and we are very picky about our salt and electrolytes. Not feeding salt is actually scary, and I’m surprised people don’t, so many studies talk about adding salt to equine diets…

[@carrieannaenlow9479]

I really liked those leopards you were looking at . Kinda wondering if they were related , with the way they all responded to you.

[@freespiritequestrian]

They were so pretty! ❤️

[@karenryancrawford6401]

Do you also teach your horses to neck rein? Just wondered as on Cruella you had reins in one hand and I noticed also when you did the trail ride you had reins in one hand.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes I do ❤️

[@deannenorris8799]

What is special k I also feed soaked alfafa hay cubes

[@natw1007]

Hi! I’m a new rider and I have a question for you equestrians, when I post I have trouble figuring out witch leg to post to and when to change my diagonal. Any tips?

[@freespiritequestrian]

The horse’s leg that’s closest to the rail (outside) when it’s forward you’re in the up position and on the correct diagonal. Looking ahead the horses shoulder and other riders helps in the beginning. Also, feeling for the correct diagonal as well.

[@natw1007]

@@freespiritequestrian thank you!

[@judytinker3392]

Did you put salt in their food for the iodine and the iodized salt and you don’t give them a salt bar?

[@davevann2925]

Do western ranch cow horses use leg and 3 spot position heal to move rear end left or right? I was told " right reign for right, left reign for go left and kick to go, pull reigns to stop. The horse got frustrated with me and I got a 6 second bucking ride.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I haven’t ridden a ton of cow horses. Sorry.

[@lilianacardona6443]

The feed my horse the same thing said she’s new and she has a new friend

[@freespiritequestrian]

Haha!!

[@pipers6529]

Next time I have a lesson can I make a suggestion to ride with Ella??

[@freespiritequestrian]

Lol Ella isn’t available the same time you are.

[@pipers6529]

@@freespiritequestrian lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marywright373]

We call sawdust man glitter

[@konosart]

nice vlog my friend. keep it up :)sb

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! 💜☀️🐎

[@hilaryhill2762]

What’s the salt for the feed for? 🧐

[@freespiritequestrian]

I’ve answered this question in some of the pervious comments on this video :)

[@kgranch4114]

What’s the benefit of feeding salt?

[@freespiritequestrian]

I have answered this a few times on the feed, you can scroll for the longer answer but essentially horses lose salt at a rapid rate and cannot easily replace their requirement.

[@lividoo15]

What type of Michigan do u live in I live in new Baltimore I’m just wounding because I want to do horse lessons

[@rachaelbrown7771]

Wondering if you think about how much salt you're actually giving them. Wouldn't a salt block be better out where they forage so they can get to it as they feel they need it? Looks like you're putting way too much in there for that size bucket. Just curious...or are salt requirements different since you're in Michigan?

[@freespiritequestrian]

Hi Rachel, They have a salt and mineral block as well. Horses are 1000-1300 pound animals, and the amount I’m giving them is appropriate. They need salt intake daily and more when they are exercised. All of mine are worked 3-5x per week and it’s very humid in Michigan hence why more salt is given due to more sweating and sodium loss. Horses cannot replace their salt intake like we can, and by giving them loose salt in their feed it helps to replenish their system. It has also prevented colic on many occasions.

[@rachaelbrown7771]

@@freespiritequestrian ahh got it...makes perfect sense. I did not know that about colic...good info. Thanks.

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@rachaelbrown7771 you’re welcome! :)

[@nancyguenther2256]

She remains of my younger daughter

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shirleyparent1873]

💜✌️

[@blakesleecakes5596]

Why do you put salt in there food? I love your Channel.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awww thanks!!! Horses cannot replenish their salt intake as easily as we can and they can lose a lot during exercise etc. it also helps prevent colic.

[@blakesleecakes5596]

@@freespiritequestrian this was very helpful, thank you.

[@cataleya-qu1hv]

are you doing horse camp

[@emilym4546]

You have any students better ADHD or hyperactive or on the autism spectrum the reason why I'm asking is I'm ADHD and dyslexic and I just learned how to change my diagonal correctly after 26 years I was wondering if you had any tips for anybody out there who is struggling

[@freespiritequestrian]

I can’t really say. But what I can say is that you’re amazing and I’m so proud of you! That’s a big win figuring out your diagonal. Everyone learns different so to give tips I would need to know you better :).

[@dianaburris7231]

Put your toes to the sky

[@fludrbywest3886]

❤the little Girl is so adorable 🥰 Bulgara is so good with her❣️🫶✨💫 Lilian is her name? So much 💕 all the young Ladies did so well❤

[@carrieeasley3995]

I love your videos, by the way.