When You Feel Like Giving Up...

[@KaylaBaber]

I did not expect this amazing heartwarming story to make me cry! You have the best content and I always go back to reference your videos. Keep going! We all need you.

[@writerspen010]

My heart is bursting from the kindness showed by the person who paid Tucker's vet bill 🥹💕

[@CarmellaAbel]

Mine too! Faith in humanity restored

[@gloriamckenna8555]

Tears are in my eyes for the kindness you were shown. Bless the person(s) who did this.

[@GabrielleLeger-i1t]

The part about Tuk tuk made me cry 🥺 so thankful he’s ok and the kindness of that stranger!

[@Jessica-c5r3x]

Wow just wow, this is documentary quality. Enter this in film festivals or send to Disney! Carmella and Collin, you are true adventurers living on God’s grace. New age Sonora Webster, blazing trails! Thanks for bringing us along!!!! Love from Texas, Jess

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for the encouragement! We are just trying to make the most of this journey!🙏🏻 I will say, Collin’s filmmaking skills are on point 😂

[@alexjimenez81]

​@CarmellaAbel maybe one day come see me in the south dallas tx area! If you ever pass my way I'd love to give the boys some love!

[@SharonP8356]

Your trip has let us all know that kindness is out there in abundance..I have tears in my eyes that someone paid Tucker' s vet bill!!!!! Carry on your adventure, you are experiencing and learning things you never knew would happen to you..Bless you guys and Have a Happy New Year!❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

It’s been an amazing trip; blessing to you as well!

[@kathyberger6650]

Oh my, what a blessing from the person who paid Tucker’s vet bill. Always remember, everything happens for a reason. And if you’re faithful to God, He will provide. You guys be safe and keep your faith, say your prayers, give thanks to Him. Sending tight hugs from Port Orange, Florida. 💙🐴💙🐴❣️🙏🏻

[@cindynaylor8043]

Omg have to say I did have a tear in my eye x it shows humanity is still out there such generosity and kindness on another level x i think you should keep on living your dream life is to short so have no regrets and we love watching your journey x always look forward to your videos x

[@ThereIsARatInYourTea]

So wonderful to see the journey so far 🥰

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for your support! We greatly appreciate it and I wish you all the best!

[@maggierose8609]

I'm so glad to hear you decided to stick with it. You're in for so many treats along that route you've chosen! We will be watching for updates and more. You got this ❤️

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thanks, we appreciate the support!

[@fluffymountainbunny]

Fancy camping is fun, when everything is handed to you and you don't have to go far etc. but Primitive camping is *special* and gives you a connection to nature and surroundings that you miss the other way around. how special for you too to get that extra help! kind of restores some lost faith in humanity

[@geraldinethebrownequestrian]

There are kind people in the world! So happy for you. Glad Tucker recovered!🫶🏾

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

You rock so keep on doing everything you're doing !!! We learned a while back that there are a lot of people out that are willing to help for no reason other than they're good people and that's what they do. And you're right about the colic, it can happen anywhere and at any time. We just spent Christmas eve and Christmas taking care of our rescued thoroughbred that for no apparent reason decided he wanted to colic that day. Quick check of his guts and we determined it was gas in this case so we walked him out for several hours, got him all calmed down and relaxed and after about a dozen big toots he was all better. Nothing had changed in his life, no different foods, he's used to the weather here, just out of the blue so yeah, anytime and anywhere. If I get my money from the interwebs I'll definitely hit up your store, I saw some shirts I want to get from what you showed in this video lol. Let us know when you come through the panhandle and maybe we can wave at ya on the highway.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for your support and I am glad your horses are doing better!

[@barbhelpin2775]

This is a beautifully made video! You touch all of us who are following you, and I'm so happy for you that one of us was able to help you in such a meaningful way. You are so courageous, and it's wonderful to be involved in your journey. I'm relieved that you have re-found your goal and your strength! Travel safely.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@buzman7811]

Thank you for continuing to share and thanks to that amazing soul that took care of the bill. As someone has already commented you are becoming a fantastic story teller. I also likes that you through in the scene of the volcano in Monterey. Always in my prayers.

[@CarmellaAbel]

I am glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your support!

[@diggingmary129]

I have happy tears!! Thank you to the person who paid the vet bill!! ❤ Glad Tucker is better!!! God bless you guys!! 💞

[@doreenlevy9717]

Love watching your adventure--keep going! You've touched so many lives. We are all cheering for you, Collin, Tucker and Ruach! 🥰

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for your support, Doreen 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 we greatly appreciate you!

[@orcaalley2170]

Take that amazing act of kindness. An when you can give it forward to someone else who needs it.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Amen!

[@nancyroberts9776]

Keep going ! You’ll never regret traveling when your young. Plus so want to hear your stories !

[@CarmellaAbel]

I agree, the experiences will be worth it!

[@tylerevans6251]

I think it's awesome that you set out to fulfill your dreams and travel the country with your horses. You planned and prepared for it, took a leap into the unknown, and endured the hardships that you encountered. May the Lord bless you as you lean on Him for guidance and direction. ❤️🐎

[@Lurloveshorses]

This warms my heart , so proud of you guys for perseverance and the blessing of someone paying your vet bill , beautiful ❤

[@bacon4prez]

Wow, what an incredible journey! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures, even the tough moments. Life with horses can be hard, but you've taught me to never give up on your dreams.

[@CarmellaAbel]

I appreciate that so much!

[@christinerauh6416]

God bless you ALL 🙏❣️🐎 and what a beautiful soul that helped you out with Tucker's bill! Happy he is OK💙

[@JennieCrowell]

OHhHhhH! My heart is full! I am so touched by the generosity of your benefactor! And so grateful to God for Tucker's recovery! (You are actually excellent horse people!) Thank you so much for keeping us updated, your blog is amazing. You are so good with detail and putting it together! I agree with all who say keep living your dream. Absolutely! Have a prosperous, blessed, amazing New Year!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you, and you too Jennie!!

[@Jessica-c5r3x]

Just shared with my friend who rodeos and asked her to share with all horse lovers 🙏🏻

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for your support!

[@joannesmartens9442]

That stranger was really helping you. Sometimes we have to believe that good people still exist. This is really a sign to go farther. And You're right, each horse can have colic every where. Merry christmas and a happy new year 🧑‍🎄🎄🧑‍🎄

[@CarmellaAbel]

Merry Christmas to you, too! I hope 2025 is full of joy and adventure.

[@joannesmartens9442]

@CarmellaAbel 😅 i'm almost 76, so not much adventures🎄

[@juliefox77]

Aww! Way to keep pushing and praying through all of it! It’s a joy to come alongside you on this adventure!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for your support!

[@KimWade-gf6un]

When you start your adventure out West...keep in mind to stop at every fuel station you come to. Empty bladder and full tank. Stations are few and far between❤

[@kearnsey64]

Thanks!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for your support; we appreciate you!

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

That was beautiful told, what a story and so happy for you that you have so much help along the way ❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@NanineMcCool]

I'm so glad you are continuing on your adventure and grateful for the kindness of the person who paid Tucker's vet bill. Maybe we will run into you on your travels through south Louisiana. Check out Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, LA, which is the only state park in south Louisiana that I know of that has facilities for camping with horses. I haven't had a chance to ride there yet but the park is beautiful and we know people who ride there often.

[@pariahmouse7794]

I want to win the lottery so i can do things like the person who paid your vet bill did- you're so brave, and you are truly LIVING! Best of luck, bless you guys in your travels!❤❤❤

[@julieinak]

You two have grit! You will love the Oregon coast!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you! We are excited to get there!

[@heatherbennett6036]

When you get out west, you might not want to come back. It's so beautiful! Love from North Carolina.❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

I can't wait to get out there!

[@Sydney-n1z]

Oh my word, God truly does move in mysterious !

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words!

[@barbara1314]

Way to hang in there and buckle down. 👍🐎💖🌄

[@theycallme.jessii]

Hope hope hope you guys love Oregon!! Its so magical here!

[@goldenyearsacres9163]

I love this narrative. You are a great storyteller. I'm rejoicing with you how the Lord provided through the kindness of a stranger. Yay for good Samaratins. I believe you & Collin will look back on this journey when you're old & have made a horse trailer full of memories. When you get to a place where you'd prefer to stay put, rather than travel, your mind will go back to this adventure & the conversations will be "remember when..." Though you're not my daughter, I sure am proud of the young lady I see learning, growing, changing as life throws curve balls. To you & Collin, well done & keep pressing on. I hope that your stay in my home state of Florida gives you better memories than the traumatic time during Tucker's episode of colic. In case no one has told you yet, you two are providing a front row seat to this adventure with those who cannot make the trek across country due to health, age, finances, etc. Your viewers get to see it vicariously through your videos. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’d this trip has done anything, it has forced me to grow and develop in ways I had never thought. Blessings!

[@Royalberry-]

This is beautiful but I just can’t with this lifestyle my dad used to own this gorgeous mare he and his familie didn’t really have allot of money so they lived like this my dada had such a beautiful bond with this girl and one morning he went to check on her and she wasn’t there at first the thought she ran away but turns out a person stole her and she was dead in the forest tied up😢 but I’m so glad to see you and the horses are doing fine but just be careful there som real bad people out there! I very much like just having a safe space for my horses at home with en of electricity and we have fun trail rides like that to!❤

[@Mamamommommy]

Thank you for sharing the ups and downs of your journey! Praying that the Lord will continue to watch over y'all on your adventure!

[@Deanekels]

I am very happy to hear you are continuing your journey. I look forward to your adventures.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much!

[@kellysimkins5912]

Such a beautiful journey you are on and I'm so glad Tucker is better!! What an amazing person who paid your vet bill - amazing! I think you are both very brave for taking on such a trip and no doubt there will be more obstacles to overcome (such is life) but you will smash it. Happy you are staying the course :)

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏

[@cristalperrin7282]

Just make sure you aren't going through the south west during summer. I live in arizona and even in the northern part of the state gets hot. Maybe start letting your fans know where you are going to be and do a meet and greet. Link a way for folks to donate money 😊

[@aaronbrigham4743]

Wow that's amazing living old fashioned is great and be careful in the self I hope you get to your destination.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@stephenshy9941]

So sorry Google messed you up. So glad Ruack is learning and you are doing so well. You have a great attitude and we out here love what you are doing. Florida has a lot to offer and you are inspiring me to go on a journey of my own. God is your guide trust in Him. Praying for you. See you down the trail.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Best wishes on your journey as well!

[@faithp9853]

I almost cried when you said that someone pd for you Tucker’s bill. My jaw literally dropped ! Love you guys!!! Pls tell how we can get ur websites algorithm up!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for your support! Unfortunately, I think independent websites are a dying breed with the way AI and Google is going. Oh well, we always find something else!

[@annmariegentile-fileccia7]

Y’all have guts to take this journey on. God bless….I love your videos.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@KenndellRamirez]

Blessings to you ❤. I’m so inspired by your story. Keep up the good work. Consider doing ministry work in the towns you visit. Maybe y’all could do some guest horse training seminars with QandA sessions. I’d love to meet you and your horses or do a trail ride adventure with you 🤠. Best wishes on your adventure.

[@jaydiemand]

You got this keep going I believe in you! I am going to keep at my dreams!

[@CarmellaAbel]

It is great to hear you are holding on to your dreams too!

[@KenndellRamirez]

Bless you and your journey ❤

[@JezditelkaEvaHorlick]

Good luck on your journey 🎉❤❤❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!!

[@MegF142857]

My 30 year old had a minor colic with weather front a day ago. Yes, it happens... but advise you get a more consistent feed by using bagged hay can get a place like Tractor Supply. Switching hay sources frequently is not optimal, imo. Cost of one vet bill will eat up all savings. Good you had a benefactor. Agree with a comment you made that Google AI search is destroying websites, which is ironic since it uses websites to generate responses. Sigh. Amazed you ever had that income from a website. Well, good doing this while young and more care free. Your future is bright.

[@tmctlc]

Praying for y’all 🙏🏽 May the Lord’s grace and mercy follow you!

[@stephaniesmith3864]

Thank you for the update and for the uplifting note.

[@AniruddhaR]

I love you all so much! You are such an incredible person and an incredible owner of the animals. I am really sorry for everything. Things happen and people should be able to deal with it. And I am believing in you and you should believe in yourself also. Please don't quit, you can do this, you can do everything. Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE the word itself says I AM POSSIBLE ❤! My 3 cows and 3 bulls died 1 year ago. And I've dealt with it and I really pushed through and I believed in myself and everything good happened. So, please believe in yourself that you can deal in tough situations and you can definitely get success ❤😊!! You all are the best people ever! You all are raised very good and very well with your parents. I will support you and your journey forever. All the best, be safe, be happy and God Bless You ❤💙🙏🐎🐴!!!!!! By the way, what is your favourite horse breed??

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for your kind words! I think Icelandic Horses are my favorite breed!

[@valcourisland1776]

Great video! Excited to continue watching the journey!

[@brendabijak7171]

We are all rooting for you! Keep going, God hasn't closet that door , in fact he just opened it wider! I see you are coming through Arizona? Cave Creek is a horse town, stop on by!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! 🙏 and I will take a look!

[@leslieleslie5849]

Bought a shirt on etsy! I am barn sour😆 … wonderful channel .. informative.. genuine… keep going

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@sssuperset]

Im so excited for the road ahead ❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

We are too! Blessings!

[@SH-fi8sn]

Excited for your continuing adventure! You'll fit in better in Oregon if you pronounce it like the locals: Or-eh-gun. Good luck!

[@CarmellaAbel]

😂😂 thanks

[@infinity401]

Such an act of kindness

[@cassiafirewill8739]

I am sorry it took me so long to watch the video, because I really enjoyed it. Well done, and God bless.

[@natalieboschable]

Ahh I wasn’t expecting you to say you’re going to come to Oregon! 🙌🏻 Nehalem Park is amazing and incredibly horse friendly. I live just south of Portland. I would be super interested in a celebratory meet up at the beach at the end of your trip! 😍

[@CarmellaAbel]

This is a fun idea!

[@benitaminson2021]

God bless you on your journey 🙏🏼♥️

[@kbota97]

You are going to LOVE Oregon. I can’t wait to see what the horses think!

[@CarmellaAbel]

I’m looking forward to it! I know they have a super cool trail course, the trail about Sisters, and of course, the coast 🙌🙌

[@jillymuppet4263]

You are on your path and God is providing these beautiful people to cross it. If life was easy, where would be the fun in that. I love what you are doing 🙏❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@marionberry6909]

Best of luck on down the road.

[@jessicanelson-88]

brought me to tears....thank God for angels. I look forward to your videos each week and keep you all in my prayers. I traveled across country many many years ago (without horses) just to warn you, Texas will seem like forever to get through lol

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you! I’ve been through Texas before; I remember it taking three days to get through, driving all day 😅

[@ZZhorses]

Here’s an idea for income- take on a training horse! Get them used to high lining, trailering, trails, etc. I would totally pay for a trainer to take one of my horses on the road like this. :) keep up the good work!

[@CarmellaAbel]

I have thought of that 😂 I have thought of starting a training center called “boot camp” where it’s geared solely to camping, trail riding, etc

[@MegF142857]

​@@CarmellaAbel You could do clinics around the country teaching those skills. There are innumerable trail riding groups with members. I ran website of one... and they had to do educational events to keep 501c3 status. One year had a fund raiser camping clinic. This is good knowledge you are building. Magazine horse articles, perhaps ebook, clinics.

[@eviekent523]

The editing in this video is just 👌

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

Such a beautiful and touching video,

[@CrazyDaisy8008]

I assumed you were already staying at state and federal parks and cooking over open campfires lol at least that's how we camp. Either way, I'm proud you are adjusting and figuring everything out ❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Yes! We tend to stay at the more primitive camps. Thank you for your support!

[@migrabar79]

I'm living this adventure vicariously thru you. I'm glad you decided to keep going, as I always look forward to your new videos. I'm so relieved that Tucker is doing well, he's a precious boy. I see that you are skipping California entirely? You are missing out girl! There are some incredible rides to be had at this gorgeous state!

[@CarmellaAbel]

I know!!! 😭 I’ve been to California, and it’s absolutely beautiful. Their hauling regulations are different and I just don’t know how we would fare. They require CDL if you’re over 10,000 lbs…we are well over that 😅

[@migrabar79]

@ Oh! That sucks! We are over regulated, for sure. I can’t drive my trailer either, my husband has to do it because he has a Class A, I don’t.

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

Brought tears to my eyes when I heard someone paid Tucker's colic vet bill.

[@lisastreasures]

Praying for you all on your journey 🙏

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for your prayers!

[@carlataylor5573]

Love this! Stay strong and keep going ❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@LauraCromer]

Rooting for you all! What an adventure!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you, Laura!!

[@thesewingequestrian382]

Glad you guys are all ok. You should come through Spokane, Wa area.

[@ljensen9364]

Stop in Pendleton Oregon on your way to Portland area. Big horse country there

[@joebean3615]

0:03 your house is so beautiful

[@donnalbackus606]

You are going great 👍 🎉❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!

[@MakoyiChiasson]

Know you living an adventure

[@rebekah5429]

Amazing! I do miss the old style of video with you talking vs overlay of talking but its a nice mixup!

[@zainabkhazeemaoderuth4367]

Hii love ur videos

[@Quartere1ven]

you should consider getting a Patreon account. some of my favorite creators, with far fewer followers, seem to do quite well with it, having no minimum monthly amount, but you'd be surprised how quicly $1 subs per month add up. it's a nice way for people to support you, without having to buy something.

[@nancybraybrooks5509]

i was wondering how i can view past videos on the member channel. i just joined

[@CarmellaAbel]

Welcome to the channel! You can find the past videos in the "Members" section of the channel.

[@SymbiosisAndre]

Carmella, Colin, you live the life I dreamt about for years and just recently had to give up due to health reasons, (Arthritis)and age, 77. I still have my horses, one an Albertan 'Wildie' I trained for mounted archery.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Collin has always wanted to do mounted archery! I wish you the best and I hope you can experience the journey through our content

[@SymbiosisAndre]

@@CarmellaAbel I followed and downloaded many of your videos and found them to be very good, thank you. Keep up the adventure you are on. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

[@Equestrianma]

when you finish travelling around america, what will you do next???

[@CarmellaAbel]

Travel Europe? 🤷‍♀️ JK 😂 Probably go to law school and have a kid!

[@Equestrianma]

@CarmellaAbel mini Carmella, is going to love growing up with Tucker and Ruach. Sounds good that you will go to law school!!!

[@SillyGoose_OnTheLoose]

Where do you put your muck!!??? I’m very curious about this😊

[@LaurensHamsters]

If the map shown at 9:02 is your planned route, you’ll be hitting my city!

[@albaniancowboy2767]

Should invested more of that money so u had some kinda back up cash flow

[@lexi0231001]

What was the point of going cross country to Oregon? Are they moving to a new house or something?

[@xSer_ne]

For the experience, they wanted to do this and now they can.

[@twilocki]

Adapt or Die. Nice work

[@CarmellaAbel]

So true 😂

[@raquelreyes7334]

¡Hola!

[@raquelreyes7334]

It was just an algorithm hello, I guess you don't answer if it's in Spanish

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Just curious why you chose to SELL your beautiful home and farm vs renting it out? Once you get “out of the game “ in real estate it can be hard to get back in …..ask me how I know 😢

[@CarmellaAbel]

The sale paid for our truck and trailer, and we want to settle down somewhere else than where we were.

[@OutragdPickle]

Ya gotta love God's miracles. :)

[@CarmellaAbel]

Amen!

[@ashleydowns7037]

God is good

[@angelapoff3081]

👍👍🖐😎🎄💖💖🎠🎠

[@AlmaVidaHorseRanch]

🩵🩵🩵

[@KM-lu7nh]

God is watching over you.