Did We Get A New Clydesdale?

It's time! We hit the road with Oliver! We are super excited to go look at these Clydesdale mare prospects! We are hoping this is meant to be and we bring we bring home a new horse with us! We aren't going just to look at the mares though. We are also taking Oliver along for the experience, hoping to get some advice on teaching him to pull double from an experienced Clydesdale trainer. We also get to go on a wagon ride with the Verner Family 6 hitch Clydesdale team!
Oliver is a three year old Clydesdale stallion that we rescued back in March 2023 with the help of our viewers. He was very sick when we first got him and REALLY Underweight. He has come a long way and made a full recovery from EPM. He is now well and strong enough to start training to pull and eventually ride (Of course with the ok from our vet and chiropractor). Oliver has had quite the journey! Make sure to watch his other videos to catch up on everything! This is where his story begins • Oliver's Auction - Fir...
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[@law7897]

It’s lovely to hear you say, Oliver is not for sale. Out of all the mares we saw, I’m with Emeri and prefer Nattie xx

[@karaamundson3964]

Never sell our Oliver! He's precious for himself --but he also has those beautiful bloodlines which could grow to any size foal

[@sueupham2519]

we love nattie too,,but we sure you were taking a new one to the river to get baptized...😅 love your family...xx

[@Yearofthetiger24026]

@law7897 I agree, although would be lovely to see a field of their own Clysdale brood mares. I think there may be a rescue Clydadale mare or two out there.

[@talknomo]

How kind of the Verner family ❤ What a wonderful farm!

[@RC-vb1hz]

What's not to love about Oliver ❤

[@kellysirman4184]

Oliver is a special horse, he is an overcomer and is healing hearts all over the world. We love you Oliver ❤️

[@thealtafferzoo]

AMEN!

[@bonsaidouglas9180]

​@@kellysirman4184 yes he is the best !!

[@Heidi_Reckel]

@RC-vb1hz For a stallion, he's incredibly easy going. He's not overly excited about the mares. He listens to JR with barely any fuss.

[@sylviekins]

@@kellysirman4184my favourite video was when he first went in the water. He is a precious boy❤❤❤

[@cattsunn]

Oliver is a beautiful boy. We all love him and Nattie.

[@spuntate514]

Yes we do

[@LillyStrideway]

I agree!😊

[@MaggiePiffles]

Who knew when you did a rescue of a sickly Oliver that he would take you and your family down this trail. So glad you have brought us along with you.

[@bonsaidouglas9180]

@@MaggiePiffles I've thought of that too . What a difference this Clydesdale stallion has made in so many lives . From that first sad video to the great triumph his life is now .

[@tuppyjo431]

Absolutely magnificent!! So big and beautiful. But Oliver is still #1 in my heart ❤️ ❤

[@tractordan933]

You clean up real good JR, so does Oliver.

[@Barbara-i7k1x]

Personally, I like the beard!

[@sylviekins]

They are both lovely (as an old over 65 lady, I can say these things!).

[@kathytillotson4238]

I feel like I just watched an episode of Oliver goes to Clydesdale Daycamp” 😊

[@reeritz1280]

Right! 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@obiwankenobi6952]

Well Oliver had a bad Start and is still young, so he will grow…but a Gelding will mostly be taller as a Stallion because they don’t need that energy for Hormons and Breeding…and Oliver is still the cutest…going on vacation with his Family ❤❤😂

[@billj4137]

Progress has been amazing.

[@patlindsay538]

So impressed with this farm.

[@karaamundson3964]

That's an interesting observation. However, remarkable stallions Secretariat & Man O' War were large, whereas well-known geldings Mine That Bird & John Henry were both quite small but unusually tough and fast. So that rule of thumb isn't always true. Just a couple examples

[@raymondo162]

that's right. oliver was not a well horse when he first arrived. . . . .

[@chloedemure]

Couldn’t click fast enough! And yes 3 seconds in he is the bestest boy!

[@kajinsautumn9833]

In Scotland, they don't dock the tails. They have beautiful long tails. They do braid them up for shows and pulling.

[@Believinabel]

I wish they didn't dock the tails.

[@nicolethijs5428]

Its illegal in some countries in Europe.

[@nicolethijs5428]

Wise decision! When in doubt, walk away!

[@honeymcdonald9120]

It's illegal in Australia for cruelty reasons. They can always be braided out of the way when hitched.

[@candicerunyon2762]

I understand the reasons why the tails are docked, but this is the first time I have read that you don't have to do that if they are trained to drive. Thank you so much for the comment. Makes me happy.👍

[@bonsaidouglas9180]

Oliver is number one, yes , Nattie is our girl

[@juliefair6065]

Awesome video again! I loved every minute❤ So fun to learn about Clydesdales!

[@Omar-jy1gr]

Love your videos from Saudi! Keep them coming brother! ❤

[@nettyferguson4874]

Not disappointed only the best for Oliver and natty. So glad you got the Clydesdale bug

[@marycoker99]

Good Saturday morning from Texas. 🇺🇸 It was so awesome watching 👀 the Clydesdale team pulling the wagon. It was nice that the man was showing JR how to drive the team. This man's knowledge was so helpful with Oliver pulling the wagon.

[@ckswat77zz51]

That was fun seeing all the Clyds. I haven’t seen many white & tan ones. I get it when you don’t connect. I bet Oliver was thinking what the heck is going on here. Look at all these beautiful gals😁💕💕🐴💕

[@karaamundson3964]

😂😂😂❤

[@GuiltyPleasure72]

I haven’t watched the entire video yet, but Oliver is absolutely the best Clydesdale in the world. Ok, back to the video now… lol What a cool experience. Better to wait until everything aligns than to buy just to buy. I still very much enjoyed the video. Ty for taking us along. And for what it’s worth, I didn’t get that feeling that you found the one, either. Beautiful horses for sure tho. I think Nattie is a diamond in the rough too, emery.

[@JCsJennifer726]

So awesome to see so many beautiful Clydesdales! But Oliver and Nattie are my forever favorites🥰❣️

[@janetsigler1905]

JR, You have a history with Oliver. You nursed him, prayed for him and are training him. You will not have the same bond unless you do the same.

[@april5666]

What an amazing opportunity/fieldtrip for a family moving into Clydesdales/driving. I can only imagine the power you all felt riding on that SIX horse team -- what a treat and a thrill and to come along vicariously through you. Good for you not buying another Clydesdale just to move ahead -- you absolutely need just the right fit for Oliver while Nattie finishes growing and may not end up being a good match for Oliver. Oliver is your north star, your constant, so while I can imagine it very hard to resist the urge to just pick a partner for Oliver it has to feel right for you vis a vis matching up with Oliver. And hey, it won't kill us to go looking at more beautiful Clydesdales with you and your lovely family. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us. :) love from Canada, Ontario :)

[@judyc9380]

What a great trip! Your host is very likeable, and knowledgable, beautiful horses, great day! Thank you for taking me along!

[@darlenegibson57]

I find it kind of funny that for such huge horses, they seem like such big babies . They huddle because strangers are so scary. I absolutely love horses - they are so precious. What JR can do with such big animals is astounding.

[@kajinsautumn9833]

Oliver loading in the trailer: "Wait! There's FOOD!" LOL!

[@drawinggirls1671]

I love seeing you looking for horses, and telling what you are looking for. I also love you being honest and telling it isn't a match for you. I believe you will get what you hope for... blessings from the netherlands

[@Heidi_Reckel]

Good breeders appreciate that. They want their horses to be a good match for the people they go to.

[@edrabogucki401]

I love that you’re always looking for the connection with the horse😍

[@WinkTartanBelle]

I had my first intro into driving teams back in the 1970s. Belgiums and Belgium-crosses. I had aquired a veteran parade trio, was looking for a fourth and possibly a fifth/alternate. I wasn't looking to breed, and driving wasn't entirely new to me at the time, but big draft teams of four and more was undiscovered territory. I had previously incorporated ground driving as a part of my training for young ponies and horses destined to be sold after finishing as a way to broaden my market and produce superior equine companions. I figured it couldn't hurt and it did keep things more interesting for both myself as a trainer and the horses/ponies as the trainees. Worked a charm, and I really did want to go further with the driving aspect of horsemanship. As I got older I found it to be easier on my battered body as well. I only had one Clydesdale, ever, but I did appreciate the size, ability, good mind, and amenable personality of the breed. At that time you just didn't find very many Clydesdales in my area as compared to the number of Belgiums. I did eventually breed a couple of Belgium/Friesian/Clydesdale-cross saddle mares that I used for my personal go-to trail mounts, pack horses, parade rides, farm drafts, and pleasure harness horses. Those two girls would do anything for me, with joy and good humour. Brave lassies, the pair. I took one with me to learn jousting (yes, I hoped to be a Knight is shining armour. I was then ignorant of how uncomfortable armour is for females.) and she was fairly coveted by the instructors themselves, even allowing for my own ineptitude. I hope your journey alongside your draft horses is as prosperous and joy-filled as mine was. Looking back now, it was amongst my most wonderful of all my time with horses. And that's saying a lot. Blessings from Texas.

[@AdgTee21]

Wonderful story and life!! ❤

[@louisefromNY]

So prejudice ❤ here!!! Oliver is the best looking Clydesdale in the world 🌎 (and Natty).

[@louisefromNY]

I have been in parades in NYC when 6 Clydesdale marched pulling a huge carriage. It takes your breath away. Magnificent is a word that can be used to describe them.

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

Emery is right, Natty is Oliver's perfect match.

[@martyburd6127]

Oliver is such a gentleman. You'll find the right match for him

[@swysocki3920]

If it's right, you'll know it just like you did with Oliver and Nattie.

[@micheledelorenzo4603]

I was looking to watch horse videos and came upon this one. I love Clydesdales! They are so gorgeous! What I found unique about this channel is the person’s voice who was narrating. A very lovely voice! After going through a couple of videos I found it was Emery- you have a very beautiful voice!

[@bonsaidouglas9180]

@@micheledelorenzo4603 go back to Feb 2023 and watch the beginning with his rescue if you haven't already. Lucky horse , a couple more days he would have died

[@AdgTee21]

Oh yes go back when they got Oliver! The journey is amazing. And then Nattie’s story their second Clydesdale! You will fall in love with this family! Also their son Isaac’s new baby donkey. Look for Thomas videos! ❤

[@sylviekins]

I agree.

[@cyndig6890]

Even though you didn’t buy it was fun to go along! Oliver was the best looking horse! Those people had a very nice farm.

[@Barbara-i7k1x]

Oliver and Nattie are not just “horses”. They are special, with distinct personalities and they love you. That doesn’t happen often. You’ll know her when you see her, whenever that happens. 😍

[@sandyangel4243]

Both your Clydesdales were brought to you thru the will of God. The next one will be the same if that is Gods will.

[@zakirac55]

Beautiful job Emori. Love this video.

[@sassytbc7923]

Oliver is priceless and irreplaceable!

[@reneedickerson4489]

Thanks Verner Family for hosting the Homestead Horsemanship Family and Oliver. Loved all the Mayor's they were gorgeous and the 6 horse team did an excellent job of pulling the wagon. Even with the no touchey my ears moment was cute. The horse didn't bolt I say that was a win. ❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@barbaranoel6118]

I can see issues if you are going with an older horse either that horse or Oliver are going to have to learn new commands when you try to drive them because you don't use traditional commands. Going to be interesting

[@s.e.rolfllc354]

At least the visit wasn't a waste of time. You were able to observe some beautiful mares, various things to consider & nutritional info. You were also able to gain ques/techniques to look for while Oliver was hitched in handling the lead. Nice to Bekah take the reigns too. 💖💖

[@DeborahPellillo]

What a great experience to see and drive 6 horses. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jerritanner275]

Only at the beginning of the mares review & I love Chrissy so much! She’s beautiful, young & matches with Oliver.

[@jaimew1539]

Northern Indiana is very flat and quite boring but oh so peaceful :)

[@Muffinrando]

Sometimes the Best choice is not choosing

[@shannon9155]

Most handsome Clydesdale in the world!

[@lisaladybug8975]

My vote is Oliver and nattie!❤

[@wilsonroo16]

I am glad you didn't get one! It is important to have a connection with a horse, especially for training purposes. It is also equally important for a mare to be fully sound when breeding! It makes me sick when people breed lame mares, not only for the mares sake but for genetics sake! I think you made an excellent decision!!!! Never be sorry for a positive ethical choice Jr!!!!! and I am on the Emeri band wagon!!! Nattie all the way

[@lyngruen8607]

OLIVER IS THE BEST CLYDESDALE AROUND!! 🐎🐎🐎💖 Stay well and be safe 🙏 Texas Nana Psalm 91

[@michellestrickland7613]

Like driving a big rig from the back.

[@brendaredmond4678]

We all love Oliver so much. It feels like he belongs to all of us. I'm not disappointed at all. I love Nattie and Champ.❤❤

[@dorothyauer5929]

Oh my gosh! I felt like I was leaning over Isaac's shoulder on that ride! What a wonderful experience to see the clyde's from that vantage point. Thank you for your Great video work Emery! I am vicariously participating in your online journey and loving every minute of it from my little piece of desert in southern Arizona.

[@meganrhoden5386]

Dang, those are some big ole' boys. But sweet Oliver sure is the most beautiful darling Clydesdale I've ever seen! 💜

[@TheWesJos]

Do what is best for yourself. I enjoy your videos and look forward to your future podcasts!!

[@rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs]

I was so excited that this video was finally posted. Such a nice farm, lovely carriage ride, beautiful horses, nice accommodations, father son time late night fishing, a mini vacation. But even I felt that none of the mares were meant to be yours. There was no connection with you, spirit to spirit or soul to soul like there was with Oliver and Nattie. And I think that is the key component too. If your supposed to get another mare or maybe even a gelding for a teammate I believe God will make it happen. Love y'all. Enjoyed the visit to the farm. ❤😊

[@arizonamom8773]

In my eyes Oliver is a Giant (love bug)😉❤️

[@ericaknesek3266]

When y’all got settled down and shot of Oliver, looking, you can almost imagine what’s going through his brain some thing like look at all these beautiful ladies😂 and the Clydesdales, and they look like me….😂 oh my that place is absolutely beautiful and the lake also

[@rhondag8128]

I live by the only “hills” in Indiana and we actually call them the “knobs”.

[@luusmutze6209]

Het buikgevoel is zooo belangrijk... wie weet welk pracht paard je pad kruist

[@GlennaWood]

Their is not a better looking horse anywhere in the world......... couldn't write this fast enough to agree with you JR and everyone else go Olivier you are the best..........

[@darlenemc3586]

Sending kisses to Oliver from Seattle😘

[@Johna4536]

I think he’s the best Clydesdale ❤

[@kkeenan536]

Good decision 👍 you don’t want to get something out of impatience and then regret it later. Is it my imagination or did it look like a lot of his horses were down in their pasterns?

[@toddylu6869]

Between your channel and the Clever Cowgirl I have learned so very much about horses. I am a horse novice and stumbled on her first and then your channel. It is the calm and thoughtful insight into caring for horses that I love. I will never own a horse. We have a dog-horse in our huge 200# Irish Wolfhound. So on a very small scale I sorta now what it is like to have always loved dogs, owned dogs and have finally owned my spirit animal. We have learned so much in caring for him. So I respect your channel for the diverse knowledge you give. And yes, Oliver is the best Clysdale ever and Saxon ( RNoble Carnasserie Ssxony’s Havoc)the best 😂 Irish Wolfhound.

[@pamelablume1637]

I am not a horse person at all. Dogs are more my speed. But I do watch a British trainer at Steve Young Horsemanship here on KZbin. I like folks who train animals with kindness and caring, and he’s fantastic with horses that have issues. I pick up tips for dealing my dogs! JR and Steve treat their horses with firmness and intelligence. No cruelty. Homestead horsemanship and a few others should be proud of themselves in showing the world the right way to train and treat these wonderful animals. And all of us can learn something about how to train and treat the animals in our lives.

[@user-nm1rv2bh7k]

I love the clever cowgirl also!

[@lynnell5993]

Charm looked like she could kick Oliver's butt. The others were just not right. Though Chrissy was great, she was just too small and didnt seem to care to connect to JR. The only thing I'd add my worthless 2 cents to is to say NO to Champ pulling with Oliver. Too much muscle off balance can cause injuries. JR, be patient and you will find the right gal for Oliver. We know you are itching to drive a team. Bless y'all for looking.

[@Kat-gj9pq]

Wow he loads so beautifully now. The first time he was so ill and jelly legged you almost had to carry him.

[@pennyslone7979]

Ollie is better than all of those other put together. He has all the character, and that’s what counts the most! 🐴 🧡

[@lindakrumm7579]

Oliver is gorgeous!

[@moppeliini6614]

She will come to you.

[@ShayceeS]

Oliver!!! He's so special!! 💜

[@AlpacaMade]

Thank you Big V. for being so gracious and patient with Homestead Horsemanship and by extension, us. I have to agree, the 3yo was a handsome match but not quite there. On to the next adventure😉👍

[@ericaknesek3266]

I think Oliver is beautiful. I don’t know too much about the confirmation a Clydesdale but I think he’s beautiful.

[@Linnie-mm3gt]

😏... We Trust in Your Opinions & Decisions... We Know That You Trust In The LORD To Lead & Guide You... He Will Say When It's Your Time To Choose One... Love & Prayers To The Horseman Homestead Family, And All Your Fur Babies... May "GOD", Protect Yaw'll Daily... 🙏🙏🙏...

[@l-bird]

Yay Champ!! Woohoo!!!

[@Lll-b5y]

Oh this looks like so much fun! 🤩

[@Faelani38]

the hill comment is like telling someone from Michigan over there by that large lake and I see no large lake >.> For me a large lake is you cannot see the other side it is past the horizon lol.I am not disapointed. there are lots of Clydesdale farms out there. If she didn't catch your eye then she didn't. you want that connection.

[@CarnivoreStork]

Champ & Oliver do look really smart together, both are very good looking boys.

[@daphne10120]

Too many of them had lameness issues. I wasn’t sold on any of them. Save your money and get a mare worth breeding to.

[@ciara6071]

❤

[@tritoch21]

What a beautiful trip!

[@susanmartin6834]

Kids in a candy store 😂

[@seabee3156]

What about Nattie? Too young to breed?

[@pastorjerrykliner3162]

I was wondering this too... Of course Oliver doesn't have to be limited to just ONE girl...

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

To young. A couple years yet.

[@trielithira8377]

Nattie is a yearling. They got her when she was 11 months old. 2-3 is when you breed them. At least that’s how it is with thoroughbreds.

[@SFL2539-zo6zd]

Just beautiful breed of horse- I’m with your daughter, love them all.

[@Heidi_Reckel]

She's way too young. She needs to finish growing before she gets bred.

[@valchapman527]

Great vid. Continue to listen to the Holy Spirit in your choices. God is with you 😇

[@piavanbuijtenehazenbroek1162]

Hello from the Netherlands, may I recommend You a You Tube channel it is a farmfamily in England who has beautifull Clydesdales ( I think) and many more sorts of farm animals, donkeys too. The name is Cannon Hall Farm, a real English farm family with beautifull Clydesdales. I hope You check them out.

[@samcollins255]

Thank you for the recommendation, just watched a lovely video of them turning out their Shire horses into the pasture/paddock 👍🥰

[@susanwestern6434]

They live in Yorkshire.

[@sylviekins]

@@susanwestern6434a beautiful county, my Nana was born there, so we feel a connection❤

[@robindelude3787]

The Verners have a beautiful ranch & some very beautiful Clydes! They were very kind to provide such wonderful accommodations for the family & Oliver. As for not making a purchase, well, it’s your farm & your horses. If you’re not getting the warm & fuzzies, then it’s best to take a pass. If something is meant to be, it will be - Oliver & Nattie are living proof of that. ❤❤

[@mollyshort2390]

hello from Arkansas

[@kaustavadhikary8940]

Other horses are livestock, Oliver is a pet.

[@kerstin.jitschin5861]

Reining 6 Clyds must be unbelievable, all these power ahead of you 😎🙏😎

[@veronicasmith8373]

I love Oliver and yes probably the best Clydesdale in the world besides Nattie but maybe I’m just loving them thru all the watching of my favorite horses and people. You guys always make my day ❤

[@dphilnok]

What is awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing. Yes Oliver is special. He is part of your family ❤

[@brendabirkenbach8533]

Oliver= all for me dad? YES!

[@katyratyra]

Best to wait when you know one won't work out.

[@joannec1999]

I’m glad you were able to resist when you knew deep down that none of those mares was the one for Oliver. He is a special boy and deserves nothing but the best. ❤

[@DebraRice-y6b]

We love you Oliver, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@staceyrees353]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thirzapeevey2395]

JR, I'm really glad you are getting some professional help here. You need to work on handling your lines, and hopefully this gentleman can help you. You've done an excellent job of starting Oliver so far, but sometimes your rein handling skills worry me a bit. If a horse gets the drop on you and starts to run, you are going to be flatfooted and helpless. Learn to keep your hands closer together, and shorten your lines up a bit. This will get easier as Oliver learns to get up in the collar and stay there, so that your distance doesn't keep changing. With your hands closer together, learn to reach across with your pinkie finger and anchor the opposite line, so you can slide your rein hand up the line to shorten it. This skill isn't so essential when you are driving a two wheel cart, but in a four wheel vehicle, you have to be able to change your line length almost instantly, because the distance between you and the horse is going to change as you make your turn. Shorten the line on the side toward which you are turning, and let the other side play through your hand as you turn. When you finish the turn and straighten up, hook the other line and slide up that side to reclaim the line you allowed to play out, and let the line you took up slide through your hand. Get good at doing it on either side. You need to be able to slide up a couple of feet, quickly, when you get ready to turn. There is a device called a "rein box" that you can easily build for the purpose of practicing and for building up your hands and arms if you want to drive a big hitch like that. The Fairman Rogers Manual of Coaching, which I coveted when I was younger and couldn't afford, is now available for free online and is a great resource. archive.org/details/manualofcoachi00roge/page/330/mode/2up Bernardette looked like she might have been a little stringhalted, or maybe she had a rough foaling at some point. Her lameness looked like it might have been up in her hips/pelvis.

[@cicibradley2809]

And dsld is heritable.

[@paws271]

Can you imagine what it would be like watching a herd of these guys running? The sound - the feel.... Thrilling, I'm sure!

[@debrahenze5734]

Oliver is the Best!

[@TinaEnemark]

Just take you time and let Nattie grow up… patience…

[@janetwinslow5208]

I like Bernadette!

[@karaamundson3964]

Those Wheel Team ponies are BIG BOYS!

[@sherrithrift6153]

♥️Homestead Horsemanship♥️

[@stardust949]

What an amazing week of videos---from newborn mini-donkey to visiting an amazing Clydesdale Farm! Thank you!