GETTING AN UNHANDLED HORSE READY TO RIDE // Geronimo’s Story

[@auroravincenot736]

he is gorgeus and you should be so proud of how far he has come!!

[@Gracieg_eq]

hi!!! i checked out your channel and subbed!! i cant wait for you to post!

[@auroravincenot736]

@@Gracieg_eq me? im not posting anything...

[@Gracieg_eq]

@@auroravincenot736 yea ik im just saying i cant wait for you to start :)

[@auroravincenot736]

@@Gracieg_eq im not going too. if you wanted me to sub to you, you could just say. when have i ever said im going to start a channel? this is the wierdest converstion.

[@Gracieg_eq]

@@auroravincenot736 im sorry i didnt mean to be weird i was just trying to be nice and no i wasnt trying to get you to sub and i didnt know you werent going to post

[@cass8516]

Stephanie when she first got him: “he’s just a project I’m definitely selling him” Stephanie now: “he’s my best friend”

[@StephaniePrince]

😂🙈

[@torigoff7378]

Lol

[@horsegirl8439]

That’s so true Stephanie you are just a pony collector though

[@jaymiebutcher1930]

@cass goyette🤣🤣

[@avagarcia4031]

Hi stephanie i started watching your videos and i love all your horses they are all so beautiful

[@ellamcswaine4617]

I love how far he has come I remember when you first got him!!

[@Zip_Eventing]

Same he is an amazing horse and you should be very proud of him and your self

[@Not_londdyn]

👍 👍

[@TomLilford]

Same he’s aswsome doing them bucks and scary

[@Allies_Clueless]

I feel like horses are children. They are stubborn, loving, trusting, and get into a some amount of trouble. They love to play and love attention. Geronimo is the best and I can’t wait to see what you do with him!

[@annamoffitt3477]

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like when they rescue a horse, train them, work with them, and just spend time with them in general, its feels like the impact they make on you is bigger then anything else could ever be, because you can look back and realize how far you and them came together

[@katieowens4585]

You did it you’ve saved a horse from years of mistreatment or even worse the slaughter house love your vids ❤️

[@avama]

Just from the thumbnail he already looks so much better! He has such a pretty coloring too!

[@gillianoconnor1488]

Geranimo is soo pretty and I love his blue eye

[@tabbyeq2185]

Ah Geronimo is the most precious horse ever! He has a great personality and I'm sure will be an amazing little horse! You have done an amazing job and inspire me. You two both have such an amazing work ethic! Great job!

[@audreynadolny1242]

I saw this little guy when I was looking for a horse I’m glad he is with a good home who can put in the effort to make me a great horse ❤️❤️❤️

[@peppybreyer88]

He’s coming along great! I’m working with a rescue mare who is the polar opposite. No personal space, lazy as hell. She’s getting better, we’ve had her for roughly a month and we’ve almost cantered so far. I’m doing groundwork for a month or so until she will listen and focus on me. For the first month I let her settle in and ride her to get a feel for her. She has a bad habit of kicking out if she’s mad or doesn’t like something which got dangerous after her fosters didn’t correct it.

[@eleanorlaw3970]

5:38 I love how when he spooks all the horses stick their heads out to check out the commotion 😂

[@thebuckingbandit2162]

He looks amazing! I remember when you first got him and introduced him to your channel. You two have come so far and you have inspired me to continue working with my OTTB that has made me want to rip the hair out of my head lol. After all his testing with me, I became very unmotivated to work with him and it was always a pain for me to be with him. Now he’s so so so much better with his training and I truly feel like we’ve made so much progress. Thank you!

[@claired.7308]

He is such a gorgeous pony! And I can’t wait to see him showing soon 😆

[@amelieg739]

I love this video. A year ago I picked up my un-handled gelding. I can now ride him daily! It is so rewarding to look back and see how far they have come

[@thedogwoodwitch]

I loved this video but I loved it even more when you said you wanted to stay off your green horse as you didn't want to risk contributing to the healthcare system during a time of crisis. I think that is incredibly mature and I respect you even more for it. Awesome video. Thank you for uploading it! I can't wait to keep tabs on how he comes along! Great work so far.

[@claudiaalioto1720]

He really has come a long way! Your patience and dedication is admirable

[@starcoursestables556]

That one person who disliked is annoyed they don’t have there own barn

[@ilinemanja6060]

meh

[@cnbac5]

Yeah that is sooooooo true

[@EowynSoup]

Their*

[@annabotelerr]

I love how she always pays attention to the horse and listens to them ily Stephanie

[@paigescott1693]

You have quite a way of seeing, and bringing out the good in the beings that come into your life. All of the ponies and people you give your love to are lucky to be loved by you 💕

[@Ateenyyyyy]

This is amazing I love how much patience you had with him. You didn't tell at him and chose to just carry on which is great.

[@HeyMySock]

Geronimo is such a cutie! He looks so happy running around with his buddies and while working. Amazing job!

[@beachbumetta]

You did an amazing job with him, super impressed with how far he’s come, and that little booger Riley(she cracks me up), she’s so good with the horses. I can see her going far and having a bright horsey future!

[@st0pidbrat497]

Ever since I saw this horse I’ve been amazed by him, he’s beautiful and has so much potential. He’s gonna be the cutest show pony and I’m so thankful that you rescued him from the path he was on 💕

[@abigailroos1153]

I love watching the difference in his personality! You are doing a great job!

[@mvalenzuela2420]

Wow! That is incredible, Stephanie. I’m so happy for you. He has come SO far!!!

[@elliepopdragon28]

This just made me so happy! I couldn't stop smiling at the end! He is a lovely pony and will be so amazing!!

[@Onkruidentuintje]

At first I thought I was going to find this video to be too long to watch completely, but I loved every minute of it, and by the end couldn't wait to see how he would be :) Your horsemanship and patience is fantastic, and the timelapses are great to see how much time it takes to get a nervous horse to become more relaxed. Your horsey comments are great too, very recognisable! xD Loved watching Geronimo turn from a nervous, stubborn toddler to a horse that's actually really willing to work, with a cheeky personality. Could see definitely in the first part of the video the physical change he was going through as well. Around the middle it was great to see him think, rather than react immediately, about what you were asking of him. I was also wondering when you were going to adress him fidgeting around the mounting block, really glad to see you did that *applause* It was amazing to see his trot change under saddle, he actually has a really nice gait. Also, Riley is super cute, the very gentle way she brushes him at some point in the video really melted my heart. It is good to remember at times that you first need a very solid base, and the importance of taking these teeny tiny steps in our eyes because for the horse they really a quite big, before you can start refining, and this video shows that perfectly. Yes, saying your horse has become your friend is SUPER CHEESY but that doesn't make it any less true :) I know this is a long comment, but this is a long video so I felt entitled to it xD Subbed cuz I wanna see how you and Geronimo are doing in the future!

[@paigepowell3901]

Stephanie, you are definitely one of my biggest inspirations for riding, you teach me so much from your videos! I just love your channel. xx 😁❤️

[@alwaysabbie2555]

i don’t think i’ve ever clicked on a youtube notification so fast

[@islag4935]

Its amazing how far he's come and how much better he looks! It's really inspiring!!!

[@equestriankaiechomambo6450]

That’s amazing! You’ve done a phenomenal job with him! I’m breaking or training or whatever you’d like to call it lol a Buckskin Pinto QH pony(14.1 Hands) who I am actually going to ride for the first time this weekend, She was quite a challenge I’ve had her for 8 months now and she’s made amazing progress she has an abusive past(we think from the way she behaves and she has 5 missing teeth vet thinks someone ripped out her teeth with a bit as well as her terrible fear of bits soooo Hackamore it is!😅) and a very nervous horse she still is but only off property and if she sees unknown people/Horses. It’s amazing how smart they are and they are all so talented in there own ways it’s so unique. Congratulations with Geronimo!!! He looks amazing!!! You two have come soooo far! You guys look amazing! You should be so proud of yourselves congratulations!!😁🎉🐴

[@EliAngel95]

KZbin just suggested this video too me, and i’m so happy! I really love how patience you are with him! Not rushing into things! He’s One lucky Horse!

[@imapotatopotato5362]

he's gorgeous and i love how far he has come!!

[@imogenmaclaren6733]

It’s so beautiful to watch him become so much happier. Wonderful job.

[@natashafrankie187]

Love how far he's come, and watching him get where he is!! :)

[@Bclark_06]

He is by far the most beautiful horse I’ve ever seen and not going to brag but I’ve owned some beautiful horses he has come so far! You did amazing training him

[@kirst_]

He is so gorgeous! I can’t believe how far he has come!! Your doing an amazing job with him!

[@lt5505]

Now THAT is how you train a horse🤩 what a cutie Geronimo is! He seems so happy in his new and beautyful home❤️

[@emilyenke6536]

Wow I’m kinda early for once! Geronimo looks amazing, and you should be extremely proud and happy with your outstanding work with him. He will be an absolutely gorgeous horse, have fun with him!

[@TheStucazzo]

Awwwwwwww he’s adorable he’s honestly a beauty and he’s honestly come so far you should be so proud!!!

[@breyersandbeyond4373]

Can’t believe how far he has come!! Best trainer in the world

[@fleetskipper1810]

He was as feral as any mustang I’ve seen watching makeover videos. Your patience and your understanding of him are so amazing. Any idea of his genetic background? I could see (perhaps) both a little bit of thoroughbred and Arabian in him, along with paint genes. My first horse had one blue eye, so I’m very partial to horses like Geronimo. If he was neglected the first years of his life, I hope that the better nutrition you’ve introduced has made up for any physical problems that may have caused him. I shudder to think what might’ve happened to him, had you not taken him on.

[@juliaj6152]

I love how you move really slowly with him! That definitely produces good, confident horses.

[@gypsy_pumpkin8114]

I love this video and you should be so proud of yourself he has come so so so far in his journey, and I can't wait for the future with you guys.

[@andystpierre6086]

Thank you for sharing his journey with us. You did an amazing job with him and I can’t wait to see him blossom even more! I also want to thank you for keeping it real, and I don’t think time working on the ground was a bad decision during the coronavirus. It’s a scary time and like you said, it’s important to have the right state of mind working with youngsters.

[@jacquelineminogue2499]

Well done stephanie I'm so proud of you and Geronimo Thank you so much stephanie oh my goooosh aaaaahh😄😄😄

[@avamillette8370]

So happy to see a new video! Thanks for getting me through quarentine lol I've been watching you old videos nonstop

[@debbieadkins2803]

Oh yes, it was the best journey I have seen yet and I watch a lot of horse videos❤️. Thanks for sharing, and hope Geronimo stays with forever👍👍🇺🇸

[@claires2192]

His movement is so adorable! ❤️ ilysm

[@susanleezer182]

You have done very good. Geronimo has turned into a happy 😊 well rounded horse. Beautiful!

[@beckoutloud4364]

What a great story! I love hearing how far he has come and he looks absolutely stunning. I know that ultimately a very difficult decision will be yours to make, but I really hope you keep him. Stay safe!

[@skyler2216]

YAY ANOTHER VID I was worried something happened.. I love you so so much! Can't wait to watch through this video! Love you so much ❤️❤️😘

[@MrsDenali3]

I LOVE WHEN THEY BECOME OUR FRIENDS. I HAVE HAD A FEW GOOD ONES THAT LOVE WHEN U COME AROUND. AWESOME WORK BOTH OF U! CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE! ENJOY!!!

[@danikabellemare1]

Omg so proud of you and him to be able to do all those things in a short period of time! Lots of horses deserve you and your barn would be perfect for rescue horses!

[@Bianka_Taylor]

He has come so far ❤️ so thankful that he ended up with you and is now loving life

[@jam_sandwich1903]

Love how far he’s come with you helping him, you guys have such a special bond💖

[@brandyknoebel1271]

Love,love,love the kind & gentle way you do it all

[@mariamcinnes2221]

I never had a horse but I love these magnificent animals. You are amazing with him, thank you for your patience and love for him.

[@ellasalter1451]

i clicked on this video and i was entranced, it's so cool to watch how much he progressed over time- it's awesome how much you both have become more comfortable with each other! I've had my share of ponies like him in all shapes and sizes and i think you should be proud of both of yourselves :)

[@veehobart6056]

Y'all are amazing! You've brought him soooo far in not a lot of time! You inspire me sooo much!

[@Equestrian-sb7hq]

Wow!! He’s come so far from when you first bought him!! You’ve done an amazing job with him!!😁😊

[@rebekahkinney]

STEPH OMGGGGG IM EARLY ILYSM... you have worked so hard on Geronimo and he has come so far!! ❤️ I love your channel so much and I will support you through anything!! Keep doing what you are doing you are amazing!!! Xx

[@themaddiemads]

I love watching a horse discover the joy that comes from being loved on by people, what a sweet boy 🥰

[@Hrimadur]

This is the kind of horse that's asking so much of your energy but in the end you love them the most

[@chloetetreault3194]

He's amazing! He definitely seems like the kinda horse that can get a few months off work and pick up right where you've left off, very smart man. He has come so far and you should be so proud of that!

[@nicolasharp895]

Hi Stephanie, I’ve just discovered you and your vlogs, I’m watching from the UK. I especially loved this video about Geronimo, I love how kind and patient you are and he’s very lucky to have ended up with you. He looks a different horse by the end , both in condition and demeanour, congratulations! Wonderful barn, wonderful vlogs, love the emphasis on food and fun and above all caring for your horses in the best way that a person can ❤️👏👏👏

[@alexandriahansen7134]

Aw thanks for the update I love seeing his progress ❤️

[@zombiegirl4469]

What a beautiful boy! Hes so lucky to have someone who understands like you.

[@megan2900]

This is an incredible journey! So amazing that you have such a good bond and we’re able to give him the chance he deserved

[@bethanyeq]

Wow this is really inspiring and you have done so much work on Geronimo . He has made a lot of progress. He seems like he will be amazing and a great riding horse one day for everyone .

[@nicolehealy101]

I’m from Ireland and when you post it is like 2 am for me so 😂 also l have been waiting for this for what feels like weeks Geronimo love you buddy❤️

[@bigbiemacaw]

You’re doing great with him..when talking about him you look like you are slightly doubting yourself...DONT you’re doing fabulous..I see so many kids you’re age getting into horse training and taking it on themselves with out expert help around them...I know everyone scatters when a camera comes out..but even if you are alone which you aren’t if you’re mom is there.. you are doing something that makes me proud of the next generation of trainers because in my car rear training has changed..it’s improved in leaps and bounds..thanks to ppl like monty Roberts..heck even I’ve done a class with him...very lucky but there’s plenty of ppl doing great things in natural horsemanship...good for you..I’m riding 41 years and a trainer of young and messed up horses for 30 of those years...since I was 16 yrs...

[@libbyjames2905]

he is such an amazing horse and so glad he came to you he is going to do great wherever he goes

[@lifewithlilly7598]

This is amazing! So funny to see his progress! He’s a wonderful horse and I wish you all the best with him!

[@Addison-tc3qf]

He’s such an amazing horse and you have both come so far!!! I love your videos!

[@hannahspencer2830]

I just bought an 8 year old Appendix Quarter Horse mare a couple months ago and named her Geronimo (but I call her Minno for short)! She is broke to ride, is soft and light on the ground and in saddle, and has great ground manners, but she gets nervous, skittish and pushy with new things and new places. There are a lot of things we have to work through but this video has definitely inspired me to work with her more! There have been times working with my Geronimo where I have actually cried(and I'm not a big crier) because I felt devastated and didn't know if I'd be able to work through something. But there is always something that makes me want to try again and work through the problems! Thank you so much for this video it is very inspiring!!💛

[@gigispragg5981]

he looks amazing and has come so far!! you really should be proud of him and especially yourself!!!

[@reneeknox7195]

who would thumb down this video? Such an awesome story! Stephanie, you're a saint and don't ever doubt yourself ever again!!

[@SchleichHorseCollector]

I love seeing how it started out like he was a little wild but I love seeing how he just got better and better and better until you could ride him and go over poles and stuff like that! I enjoyed this video so much!

[@gracetalamaku1153]

Loved it, you train your horses with 💕. I love how you don’t push him into doing anything. Keep up the good work

[@Trapezius8oblique]

What a wonderful video ... He’s really beautiful inside and out and you have done a wonderful job with him. Glad to know you love each other.

[@ilovemynewfies]

wow! looks like a much happier, healthier, stronger horse!!! amazing job, ive always been so daunted by the thought of starting 'from scratch' by you did so great

[@amandamccormick1225]

This is a great video! Thank you for sharing. It is really helpful and encouraging for ppl who are training green horses.

[@windwalkerr]

So so proud of both of you! I've followed along with your whole journey and loved every second of it.

[@lindahagan5465]

This makes me more confident about my 9 yr old boy who hasn't been rode in 8 months Great job he is beautiful

[@cnkequestrian5789]

He has really come so far!! You've done an amazing job with him, Stephanie!

[@1livsxo]

i love how you did this a not so great horse to a loving kind and warm horse i have my own horse and i had to do the same thing i love this video thanks for sharing your experience thats the best story.

[@jaymiebutcher1930]

He’s a stunning horse and just from the video you can see how far he’s come 🙂🙂

[@TheJumpingGymnast]

I’m planning on starting a young horse soon! This was such an awesome video and helped me a lot. That’s also such a genius idea having the reins attached to the halter with the bit in the mouth

[@presleyjordan8519]

Sorry I'm a bit late on this video! From Day 1, you have CHANGED Geronimo in the best way! He has improved so well and you inspire me to get a barn and ride just like you do when I grow older! You truly did save him, and he saved you. :)

[@hafffie76]

Wow! You are so professional with this! ❤️I’ve really learnt a lot from you!

[@amayafuller8895]

I have been waiting to see this video! Geronimo is such a cute pony, and he has come so far because of you!

[@rebekahreckley241]

Geronimo is absolutely adorable 🖤🤍🤎🥺she did an amazing job teaching him👏👏👏👏

[@senselesschiId]

He is Absolutely adorable!! The entire time watching i just wanted to give him a big hug, this was so wholesome.

[@roseroseie6768]

He is the most beautiful horse that I have ever seen and u have a lot of patience which helps a lot don't lose it :)

[@isabelleclark1433]

your such an amazing person for not giving up on him xx

[@aprilbonenberger]

Wow hes come so far! Hes so gorgeous & what a beautiful mover! You are such an amazing trainer. I cant wait to work with you once this pandemic is over!

[@hadleyrettke402]

He is sooo gorgeous!! He looks great! He is so lucky to live at your barn!

[@18BDM]

What a beautiful horse and journey. Thank you for sharing!!