UNICORN PONY’S FIRST SHOW!!!

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Wow what a great day all of you!! I’m remembering how Mico looked at the end with his ears pointed skyward! How lovely! All four were just stunning!!❤️🐎❤️🐎❤️🐎❤️🐎

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Shea, I really like you for how you work with your Horse Babies and Student Riders! Lots of encouragement, no pushing them! Olaf and Piper were stunning, as was everyone else! Sounds like you all had a real nice day! 🤗🤗🤗🤗 🧡💛💚💙

[@freespiritequestrian]

I try to have a balance! Thank you, they were great together and I am so happy everyone else was amazing too. ❤️

[@mandyb1320]

Olaf did great and is the perfect Unicorn. The horses and students all did great and had fun. Yay for Olaf!

[@freespiritequestrian]

He’s so fun!

[@rachelfrench1467]

I LOVE Bagheerah, I have a soft spot for our "senior" horses. I've worked horse rescues for many years and the "oldies but goodies" are the best! I love your recognition of the less then desirable bits for the western classes, but more so your acknowledgement and training of your students with them. Not once did I see a hard hand on your riders, melted my heart, the trust a horse has in his young handler to be gentle in a vary venerable position....I love it! Amazing!

[@rachelfrench1467]

Also, side note. Love all your babies!! They are precious 💖 💗

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes there is SO much value in older horses. So many people who are inexperienced look for their first horse and want something super young so they can “grow together”. They are missing out on the seasoned 15-20 year old horses who have plenty of life and great years left. Bagheera turned out to be a treat since she’s older and so nice to work with. I love her. Thank you for noticing the students hands. I really emphasized soft hands. a loose rein, and minimal contact until you know how to ask for it properly. ❤️❤️❤️

[@annasracking123]

I'm obsessed with Olaf is he so cute!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

He’s a doll! 🦄⭐️🐎💜

[@pipers6529]

Omg you made me cried when you said of how good I did thank you!!

[@freespiritequestrian]

You were fantastic!

[@cathyd3012]

I'd be looking in the bucket for treats too, Gastone! 😆 Olaf looks like he's showing off & doing the best he can. What a sweetie-pie. 😍

[@freespiritequestrian]

Haha right?! Can’t blame him 😜😂. Thank you.

[@joannesmartens9442]

The girls are so proud, and with reason. 💞👍

[@freespiritequestrian]

They are amazing!!!!

[@mechrissybradley9569]

Have a great show day Shae & your class.❤

[@deborahgraves787]

I love the way you work with your horses , you are so kind and know what you are doing

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you 😊

[@shettyliebe5254]

You make my day with your videos! You are so positive and proud of your horses and students. All of you inclueded the horses did a great job. Having fun is the important thing! Greetings from Germany!

[@freespiritequestrian]

I try my best to set and example and encourage them while also working with them to grow. It was a great day! Thank you 💜🦄⭐️🐎

[@conniewojahn6445]

Not perfect? Looks good to me! Great job everyone!

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re so sweet thank you! Poor choice of words on my part haha! I meant that he has so much potential to go far and that he’s still in learning phase 🤣🤣🤣.

[@susanwalt4659]

Those girls are so lucky to have found you and your beautiful horses to learn and train with. You're doing an awesome job and the girls will have some wonderful memories when they get older. God bless.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I love my girls so much! They are such hard working, genuine girls. It makes me happy to see them work hard and succeed. ❤️

[@joannesmartens9442]

It don't has to be perfect, they are students, not pro's. It's very good you all have fun. That's the most important. 👍💞

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes I totally agree! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@sandrasmolinsky6902]

He is a sweatheart....and it looks like its fun to ride him 🦄

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes he’s a really fun guy.

[@debbieadkins2803]

What good fun for the girls, these horses look beautiful! Good luck and have fun👍👍❤️🤍💙🇺🇸☀️

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you!!!

[@cyndiebill6631]

👍♥️🐴You have the greatest kids. I just love watching them ride and show. I feel when you’re a kid showing should be more fun than a competition. Awesome job by all and their amazing horses. ♥️🐴😁

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes I totally agree! I love my students, they are the best. ❤️

[@lovely400]

I love how fun and relaxed you make shows for your students. Everyone did so great! We were so bummed that we didn't come to watch this one!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! Oh I so wish you would have been there :(.

[@horsingaroundwithlilly5016]

I love your channel so much and I loved this video ❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! It was a fun day.

[@horsingaroundwithlilly5016]

@@freespiritequestrian it looked fun!

[@rottiegirl0077]

Those kids & horses are so lucky to have you. They learn a lot and have fun while doing it.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes they do! Thank you 😊

[@pennyrollings267]

I thought everyone did a great job.Well done Olaf, you did great for your first time.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! He’s a superstar ⭐️❤️

[@dustinkeele9378]

Love your philosophy of development with horses and riders. It’s always about enjoying the journey with these amazing animals, not about some pressurized need for someone else’s approval. Like you said- this is the fertile soil for both to flourish.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! I never truly understood being competitive without the horse and the bond in mind. Once you have that I can understand competing and moving up. Personally, I’ve never liked competing but I truly love the process of bonding and developing the horse. 🐎⭐️

[@lreeq2798]

Yay Olaf is so cute keep up the good work!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Will do! Thank you ❤️

[@nicholemanning7165]

Excellent job by all students and horses! Olaf really did amazing, and I love his braided mane!

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️🦄💜🤩⭐️😜

[@sabine701]

I always enjoy it so much to watch your channel. Great job . Look how happy the children are. 💖💖

[@freespiritequestrian]

Ahhh I’m glad! Thank you. Yes they are so sweet!

[@ruthhamilton4882]

Fun day!

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️

[@juliecrandall1534]

What a wonderful program you have put together for the horses and the students. I love every minute of your videos! 🐴💕

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@traceywilliamson7992]

I am so impressed, you all did great, horses and students ….well done 🎉I am so proud of you all xxx it’s amazing to watch you all grow. You melt my heart ❤ with the work you do, and where the the horses/ ponies start from .

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you Tracey. I absolutely love what I do. I’m so grateful. ❤️

[@lynnesaro7772]

I look forward to each of you videos. The tic tic and the longer videos. It's my escape from being busy into your world. You have the best students and horses. I love Olaf's braid. While watching, im able to feel like I'm right in the ring watching and learning from all of your hard work. Thank you for sharing your world with me. What do you think about the halter chain configuration on Pocahontas? I've been told that will get the attention of the horse but it seems as bit harsh.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks Lynne! The halter and chain is only for showmanship and halter. It’s required. I don’t do showmanship myself and I personally don’t use chains, but to show in those classes you have to use them. I do not like them overall.

[@michelewhite4262]

Fabulous thank you for sharing..

[@freespiritequestrian]

My pleasure! ❤️

[@ritaschultz6859]

The ribbons flow 🐴 everyone is so happy well done 👏

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yay!!! It was such a good day. ❤️

[@rosalesenrique]

Pocahontas was so cute!! Maybe a video on past horses? And how theyre doing now? :)

[@freespiritequestrian]

Problem is I don’t have tons of videos of the horses before, since I wasn’t doing KZbin haha!

[@rosalesenrique]

@@freespiritequestrian awwe too bad! But it would have been great to hear more about the ones who “graduated” and found their forever homes! Lol!

[@haroldmclarty7317]

Very nice show nice job.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! It was a memorable day! ❤️

[@TLGHalloween]

Great job everyone. Side note that’s why I suggested halters for in hand trail. So your note pulling on their months.

[@freespiritequestrian]

There is a short time in between classes and we were debating between riding and in hand and decided in hand last minute.

[@TLGHalloween]

@@freespiritequestrian that’s too bad. At our Open Shows out here we can request take changes if needed if we give sufficient notice. Good job to everyone though.

[@KathyCoker53]

I love your philosophy! Everyone did great, Keep up the good work!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! ❤️⭐️🐎💜

[@sharonlee1427]

Love your site ..Learning sooo much tytyty

[@freespiritequestrian]

So glad!

[@laurasense4163]

I have found through experience that using a 3 piece mouth piece or dogbone mouth piece with short shanks as they are called is much more enjoyable for certain horses instead of a regular snaffle mouth piece or Tom thumb.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I prefer bitless or a lozenges Snaffle :)

[@laurasense4163]

@@freespiritequestrian I ride in a rawhide braided basal or halter most of the time but when needed use a dogbone mouth piece either d-ring or short shank.

[@virtualselfie6899]

Great braiding on the horses! Awesome vid, Shae, narrating what the Local Show is. Your riding school should be an elective for Middle School students there; they had so much fun in English and Western.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nancyguenther5895]

Washehew country ground if so it bring back memories when my girls used to show

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes! It’s a decent place :)

[@nancyguenther5895]

I wish you. Was around when my girls show

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awwww ❤️❤️❤️❤️