THE DEFINITION OF A HEART HORSE| MILO

[@ellykaufmann1269]

I almost cried but I held it back because I'm saving my happy tears for the day that I find my heart horse❤️

[@elishaperez4588]

Elly Kaufmann same

[@georgie1059]

Elly Kaufmann I found my heart horse and I got her two days ago❤️

[@ellykaufmann1269]

Georgie 105 that's so awesome! Lucky you☺️

[@ellykaufmann1269]

HorsesAndMe ❤️❤️

[@lanadaniel1050]

Elly Kaufmann I

[@catherineblain3823]

I almost cried but I'm holding my happy tears for the day I fond my heart horse 😇😇

[@sierrajade4587]

My heart horse is definitely not particularly likable, but she is my definition of perfect. She was my "Black Stallion" moment, as cliché as it sounds. I'm the only person that likes her (legitimately not an exaggeration), and I'm her favorite person (she likes my mom okay, too, because she gave her a lot of cookies). She's a nightmare and a half, and I love her to death ❤️ Her name is Dancer.

[@Lisa.G.]

Sierra Jade haha that describes my first heart horse too 💜 I am lucky enough to have found another heart horse, unexpectedly and many many years after my first passed away. My heart horse is my OTTB Sammy. 💜

[@molzdeequine6885]

@@Lisa.G. sorry to hear about your first heart horse I have two heart horses one that I found. And one that we found each other.

[@animalgang6570]

Sirra jade I hope you find your heart horse soon

[@littlemy9004]

I actually got a black stallion😂

[@bellalotempio4391]

What a beautiful inspirational video. So much meaning behind it, it's truly lovely.

[@dumdedlewom5706]

This is so beautiful im crying. Keep up the great work.

[@shalimarlake4356]

this is so sweet, Milo is the cutest.

[@hayitslauren7220]

This is my definition of perfect ❤️

[@TheStormySevens]

This one totally made me cry. Having your heart horse is the most incredible feeling on earth. I had mine once, but his owner sold him and there is truly no heartbreak like that. I don't bring it up to be negative at all, I adore seeing everyone that has bond and the tangible love you can see between horse and rider. It's the most beautiful thing on the planet to me. You and Milo's bond is so strong, you've had a journey together so far and I absolutely can't wait to see the incredible things you two do together. 💚

[@suzv8375]

beautiful shelby!! you and milo are amazing!!

[@mypaintedcorner4020]

so sweet. I have had 3 heart horses in my life. They didn't belong to me but we had our time together and loved unconditionally. What a joy a horse brings. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@alishal6031]

Omg this video made me cry. I don't own a horse but a school pony I rode called Cassie fit the description of a heart horse. She's not easy and bucked me off so much over the years and pretty much pulled off a lot of tricks on me but after working with her for a long time, she was the most amazing horse I rode. I had to leave her behind because I was moving. I miss her so much. She always tried her heart out for me and I hope I did that in return. She taught me so much about horses and riding. And when I went to the stable and saw her sweet white face, all my troubles just melted away and I knew everything was going to be okay. Great video! ^^

[@Virgatto]

What beautiful words! You two are so sweet... I wish the best for you and your horses. I have an English Thoroughbred too. When I met him he was underweight (with all the health problems that this entailed) and very aggressive to other horses and people... no one was walking near him or touching him...but under that heap of fur and bones I saw a tender heart...I fell in love with him...and I finally bought him and tried give him a second chance! He was so similar to the young Milo... he has a really strong personality and he was hyperactive all the time... he is more calm now, but I still have some difficulty to keep him under control. I love him with every fiber of my being and I will not give up on him. I can put him in the paddock with other horses now.. and everybody can touch him because he became the sweet boy than no one trusted he would become. Whatching your videos helps me to find the force to keep going and working with him. Thank you Shelby...

[@mollyh9314]

This brought me to tears. So beautiful and meaningful. This is what horsemanship is.

[@meganwhiteley4838]

A 31 y/o paint gelding named Sherwin is my heart horse. He lives at Creekside Stables here in Frederick Maryland, and I have had the joy of riding him after 21+ years of on and off. He has cushing's disease, and he can't be ridden anymore due to a sway back, but I still love him to death. Thank you for this inspirational video! Keep doing what you do.

[@MollyMitchell]

I did cry. Because I had a heart horse. A little POA mare who I couldn't even ride for the longest time. She took so long to train, so long to deal with, but in turn made me an amazing rider. Her bucks, rears spooks and everything made me what I am. Thank you for making this video. It is beautiful.

[@chelseawells330]

Well. I cried. I recently bought my first horse after being told he was beginner broke. He definitely wasn’t, and still isn’t. I thought about selling him, trading him for a different horse, or just giving up on my dreams of becoming a rider. But we have a bond that I can’t explain. He’s taught me how to be more assertive, patient and understanding. The first time I ever got on him, I was terrified. But we’re slowly working together. The process is long and difficult but it’s so worth it. Thank you so much for this video. ❤️

[@leeveexx]

I don’t have a horse on my own, but there’s one pony by my riding school who’s my absolute favorite. She may not be the prettiest on the outside, but the inside is more worth than gold. I really feel like we understand each other and we have a bond. She’s just my everything and love her with all my heart. People always make fun of how she looks or how slow she is, but that doesn’t matter to me. Her love is enough for me. She’s all I need and always makes me happy. Yeah, of course she can be a little witch sometimes, but every horse got their off-day. People will never understand how much I love her. I’m glad about that though, otherwise someone else would love her as much as I do and I would lose her. She’s my absolute everything. I would never wanna lose her and nothing can let me change my mind.❤️

[@sidilicious11]

“This horse will teach you how to be a better horse person, and in turn you'll teach them how to be a better horse.” Sooooooooo true, I can testify to that. If not for the horse of my dreams, ( I literally I dreampt about her before I found her), who was so troubled and difficult, I wouldn’t have learned so much. Now we've taken in a second complicated young horse. Because of what I learned with my first heart horse we are able to work successfully with our second heart horse. My first one is a wonderful 30 year old now, who is an excellent horse citizen, family member, and mentor to our new one.

[@Jazzen_]

I found my heart horse its because of u. YOU MADE IT POSSIBLE THANK U

[@yuhget1tiguess898]

Watching this has bought tears to my eyes because I realised that my ‘heart horse’ was so easily taken away from me and has made me realise that he was the most special thing to me. ❤️🐴

[@tessmyPony]

What a beautiful video I found my heart horse 1 year ago today thank you for this video it has inspired me to try again even if things go wrong x

[@TrippyCas]

I miss you she’s and figaro you were both their for me Even tho some people say their”just horses” they were my world Shea you were my first and we had a great 2 years I love you and I hope your retirement in Nebraska is going good Figaro we didn’t have much time and I wish you’d find me again I miss you more then anything but I know I can’t have you so bye my baby Equestrians,cherish your horses even on a regular boring lesson because they could be gone at any time, take pictures and videos do fun things make your time exciting

[@sophiaespersen9048]

I was terrified of my heart horse in the start I hated riding him and dreaded every lecture with him. He was difficult, tested me. But My trainer and I worked on him for 10 months ! After 3 months he loved me in the stable, he would put his heavy head on my shoulder and play with my hair. But as soon as i steppes in the saddle he would run or do tricks with me... Eventually he got better and I got better. I love him to death and will never get rid of him even though I’m starting to become to tall for him... Per I love you so much

[@martinachiara4209]

this is the most beautiful description of a heart horse.

[@emmyennit]

I found my heart horse. But she's a lesson horse at my stables. Seeing her being ridden in lessons if I don't ride her crushes me knowing that she's not my horse to keep.

[@ewiedmaier]

well I haven't the slightest clue why this popped up on my suggested over a year after it was posted, but holy crap, happy tears! love you two!!

[@elishaperez4588]

This makes me shiver every time thanks for putting so much work into such a beautiful video

[@dawndishsoap4744]

I’ve watched this video many times. And I cry every time♥️

[@rachelsark6148]

Oh my gosh Shelby i just loved this so much. You are literally my favorite horse rider because i can just relate to you so much on so many levels. I have total and complete respect for you and the way you train your horses. You are literally my idol. Tiffany Foster has been pushed to second place lol :) You literally just defined in your video everything i think of my horses:) So Thankyou

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

Ahh, thank you! Tiffany Foster is definitely the best, though ahahha

[@mycatdarwin7282]

I have a similar story but I haven't gotten to part yet where I'm able to ride him quite often. I've put about 7 rides on him. When I first got him he was 1 year and 4 months. Never been touched by a human in his life. He's my absolute heart horse ❤️ and you're right, nobody likes him. But the reason being is I've done so much bonding with him since he's been under my name that, he only trusts me. I believe that's how it should be and I can wholeheartedly say that it was meant to be.

[@taylor.smittty2623]

This helped me so much because I'm having the worst Time ever right now with my heart horse and I'm really depressed but this encouraged me to do better and try harder

[@DreamCatcherHorsemanship]

Love the relationship you have developed with this horse. I believe every horse (and person) comes into our lives to teach us something and that's why I think the most difficult horses come to us to teach us valuable lessons and help us grow as riders. Milo has such a big personality...he's adorable to watch : )

[@morganbooth6629]

Aww this is too cute, Milo is the best lil dude and he is so lucky to have such a beautiful and caring owner ❤️ It's very clear to see that he loves you a lot, you you love him a lot back ❤️

[@horse0072]

I just got a horse who never knew what being loved felt like. Automatically I was drawn towards him, he was the opposite of what I wanted but I ended up getting him. Its been around I month and he is being very bossy, sassy and mean. He is truly a good horse and I just need him to trust me. What are some words of wisdom for building a bond with this type of horse? Thanks. Love this video, its adorable.

[@susanreneecastellano1068]

Horse 007 go out, just chill with him, have fun, groom him, go on long walks together go out and hand graze him, love on him, play around, you don't always have to ride to build trust

[@Lisa.G.]

Horse 007 It's been 7 months since your comment, I hope all is well and your horse has become your heart horse!! 💜 my first heart horse had been horribly abused before I got him, a lot of patience, kindness, learning to trust each other and Love is what worked for us. I am so lucky to have a heart/soul horse now again so many years after Bo, my first 💜 horse, passed away. Sammy is an OTTB who was treated horrible after being injured on the track & ending up at a slaughter auction, it's been 8yrs & our bond is beyond words. At first it took patience, kindness & Love a lot of ground work helped us tremendously!! 💕💕

[@taylorsteele6732]

OMG LOVE THIS VIDEO! Brought me to tears because he reminds me of my heart horse that saved me from myself! Amazing job

[@VeronicaEquestrienne]

LOVE this..tears in my eyes and this is so true, thanks for putting it in to words.

[@stormystormy2978]

This is amazing and I no how it feels to have a heart horse to the one in my profile picture is my heart horse even though I just take lessons on her she's still my best friend and my heart horse

[@oliviaburgess7220]

Berkley TheHorseGirl My heart horse was a lesson horse too, it’s hard being attached to someone else’s horse because they can do whatever they want because it’s their horse. But I feel in love with this beautiful, sassy, hilarious mare. I rode her every lesson she was my heart horse. Until my coach sold her.

[@justicedreams]

I I rode horses at fairs, and I had a few riding lessons. But the horse I remember most is a horse named Toby. He was patient, so sweet. I think he was a pony, I was four years old in Zephr Hills. Until one day the lessons where too expensive, but I remember my dads former backyard had the same barns backyard behind it. I think he may have been my heart horse, but I'm not sure. I don't have a horse, but I have 2 dogs and 3 cats and god do I love them to death

[@milliegibsonxoxo802]

The horse in your profile is made of plastic

[@jojococking4242]

The horse in your profile is a toy, and I know how you feel, being attached to a lesson horse is hard because all that you can do is ride them, you cant mess around with them, you can’t be with them whenever you like. I want a horse of my own but we do not have enough money. 🐎🐴❤️😔🙏

[@ellielester8701]

This is so sweet and such a creative audio I'm nearly in tears 😪

[@ameliaaceves4865]

My heart horse is a 13 year old rescue. He bites and bucks and is so so stubborn, but we totally understand each other. We have such a strong bond and I can’t imagine life without him❤️

[@ardenmckenzie7821]

Ok I'm crying 😭 you guys are literally something from a movie ❤️❤️❤️

[@shadowspxdes4434]

I hope one day I can as well have the amazing connection with a horse like you and Milo! 😍

[@daisy-oliviaburley7360]

Loosing ur heart horse has to be one of the worst feeling I’ve ever experienced I knew her from when she was 30 mins old she didn’t even pass away she was re homed it makes me so angry. Made me quit horse riding to

[@ealaibracket1]

I totally cried. I miss my heart horse so much.

[@rosslyn5204]

This is a video I always come back to and it has made me cry multiple times. It reminds me so much of my pony Chester. You explained it so perfectly, certainly a beautiful video

[@georgiaweatherspoon6662]

I have a horse on loan his is a little shit sometime but we understand each other and we have this special bond he wasen t the horse I was looking for but he has reached my heart and I will never let her go

[@theresal5773]

I STARTED CRYING I LOVE THIS😭❤️

[@spooderman7720]

This is such a wonderful video. It reminded me to enjoy my time with my heart horse, and to be glad I found him.

[@lilydriver7028]

I legit cried, I hope I can find my heart horse Xx ♥️

[@delusionaldevil1076]

Your so right! The most ppl think it heart horse has to be always nice and easy but if you have this horse in ur heart it won't ever go. Though sometimes it's maybe not the most likable or the most beautiful or nice or whatever u love it just the way it is just exactly what u needed. This is what I just realised some months ago i got my horse 4 months ago naturally first I thought I wanted her but there were though in just 4 months days where I thought should I give her away bc she was first rlly hard and it was hard for her to trust and she is sooo complicated with other horses but I rlly realised she gives me so much love even sometimes she is hard I luv her and she is my heart horse. ❤

[@xkeepflying]

I cried while listening to this, because my heart horse passed away a couple months ago :'( I really love this audio and your connection with Milo though :)

[@siennanicole4648]

crying rn omg this is so beautiful shelby!!!

[@AllieProuse]

great job!! what a beautiful boy he is!!

[@joyelizabeth7718]

Can't wait for my heart horse... honestly this was inspiring, before I always wanted a perfect horse that would be exactly what I wanted, but it turns out, I want a heart horse more now, thank you

[@jessicab287]

This video is so heart warming almost cries because it reminds me of me and my mare!

[@equestrianstyle5090]

This is so unconditionally perfect ❤️ Love my heart horse 🦄

[@mysticalhorse3403]

This video brought me to tears and I never cry. I haven't felt a wave of emotions like that in a long time. I have to part with my horse soon and all the feels are amplified x100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000+ :) thank you so much.

[@atallus_]

This is beautiful and amazing. I never truly knew what a heart horse meant until just recently, and I think I've found mine. He's this huge flea bitten grey at my riding school, which has over two-hundred horses and as such they aren't looked after as well as they could be. He misbehaves quite a bit, is difficult on a lead and doesn't have the nicest looks, but to me he's the most gorgeous horse I've ever seen. I'm scared that he'll be sold from the riding school one day, and I won't be able to ride him.

[@madisonpontes4492]

This gave me the chills and made me cry😭 beautiful video Shelby!

[@keicie2743]

To me the definition of heart horse is a horse that brings the real you out of that hard shell that hides your true self and no one should EVER have to hide their real selves because they think they will be judged in many ways. When I'm around horses I feel like I've become different in a way. They bring out hope in you that one day you won't have to hide or frustrate yourself because of others. Just be who you are no matter what happens.

[@nikkiqueenhorseystanleylov6186]

I've been riding my heart horsie Hawkeye since 2015/ his owner Cathy my friend & riding buddy since 2012 has been wonderful letting me ride him for three years. My other heart horse Cosmo I haven't seen in two years

[@hightideequestrian6460]

This is a great video!!!! Well made and so touching! I think we all had a horse in mind at some point in the video

[@rubybateseventing1294]

That was beautiful, I found my heart horse but I was too big for him and he had to be moved on, I miss him everyday and this brought tears to my eyes, I'm gonna have to use this audio soon!!

[@cecyliapiskorska2794]

I almost cried, beautiful.

[@lillythraine6275]

This is so beautiful and I have my heart horse. A 18 year old ott Standardbred gelding. Had him almost 8 years

[@haleymariexx9246]

I watch this video everyday. I'm currently searching for my heart horse. I'll hopefully get to take my heart horse home summer of 2018, and I'm sure they'll take me so far and give me an amazing connection. I love this video, and you Shelby.

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

Best of luck, I hope you find your heart horse soon :)

[@haleymariexx9246]

Shelby Dennis Thank you

[@erindrakeeksd]

I need help. My horse Artysan -aka- "Arty" have hired a 3rd trainer.... he is my heart horse. No question about that!!!! Can you please p.m. me? Ottb 10yrs old & I... we have had 2yrs together. We are not giving up - but we need help

[@unrulycrow6299]

I've had some heart horses already. One of them was a chestnut mare who knew her job as a school horse really well and, while she was probably one of the safest horses I've ever seen, she was also the type to pick her riders. Her very stubborn nature completely overshadowed her qualities, and the riders often lost patience with her and didn't treat her well because of that. I started riding her right after I had lost my godfather's mare in a violent accident, and she helped me a lot, we developped one of the strongest bonds I've ever had with a horse. She was always so quiet and gentle (though very aloof with riders she didn't like), and I always took great care of her. She definitely picked up on that, and I ended up being one of the only riders at the school who could do absolutely anything with her, without having to put her in place or anything. She's never been stubborn with me, on the contrary, she was exceptional and one of the most generous horses I've ever met. A gem most riders refused to see. Her name was Brise (full name Brise d'un Soir, French for "Evening Breeze"). A fitting name imo. Another horse like that was an Apaloosa who was a rescue horse - he'd literally been abandoned in a ditch. He was one of the most enjoyable horses I ever rode, and was overall lovely. His charisma and kindness could be felt even by non-riders, and it was always fun to go on a hack with him because he'd always become the local star, with his appearance and gentle nature. He wasn't the easiest horse to ride though. He was fast, and used his speed to either go "look I'm working" (no, he wasn't) or "nah I won't work today" (cue lower level riders getting scared). Despite his sweet temper and his "easy to ride" vibe, he wasn't really made for lower levels imo, and really shone with higher levels who knew when he was being a brat and could handle him properly. He could do _everything._ Endurance riding, dressage (oh he was so flexible and responsive. Once he was properly round, he was so smooth. The difficult part was to keep my arms and back as flexible as possible - the "marshmallow position" as I called it - else he'd block his neck and it would become impossible to work. He was sensitive like that), jumping (I'd always watch for his "nah I ain't jumping" attempt to not get thrown off (because he was then impossible to catch lol he was a bit of a troll while jumping), and once he'd have tried and failed, everything would go very smoothly, he'd jump anything). The only time when I fell from him, it actually saved me because I passed out from the heat two/three steps away from an obstacle, and since he needed his rider to be fully present else he'd just avoid the jump. Which he did since I passed out, but it made me avoid actually falling on the obstacle and no harm was done. The only difficult thing with him was playing horseball, because he was scared of the ball. But he was awesome and I'd really like to own a horse like him one day. A funny and gentle horse with whom I can have a lot of quality time. His name was Eole, like the Greek god of wind, also a fitting name.

[@AlinevanWijk]

Beautiful Shelby, just beautiful..!

[@edieking5767]

My favorite thing about Milo is his hate for birds 🐦 it really makes me laugh 😂. Thank you Milo. And I don’t hate birds I love animals. He just makes me laugh, and I love your moms laugh especially. So thanks Shelby’s mom.

[@michelebuckles7865]

Milo is so very lucky to have you ❤️

[@emmaorrell6382]

this brought tears to my eyes, your an inspiration and I admire everything you've done with Milo. I have a heart horse💕

[@katiemendoza9293]

love this so much! you and milo look incredible together, you both have a bright show jumping future ahead.

[@therkovar]

This is so true I cried this is so beautiful

[@laurentate244]

You two are beautiful together!❤️✨❤️

[@stinkywhore8029]

I lost my heart horse a few years ago. She was my lil baby. She was a dark bay 15 hand cob x tb, I learnt basically everything with her. I had her for my first show. Unfortunately she past away and I still miss her to this day. No one will replace her. I miss her with my whole heart. Rip Star

[@izzybeckel3496]

so beautiful shelby. i love it.💗

[@cantbebothered112]

This reminds me so much of me and my horse Ruby.

[@habulb6173]

My horse was in worse conditions then milo. He is a heart horse for me. The lady who gave him to me didn’t think he was gonna make it. And that was 4 years ago. He is a grumpy old man now and is retired after 4 years of jumping and riding

[@isalsaurusthelemon6512]

Aww. No words.

[@Ferryy]

Your voice is so, so beautifull!!!

[@misselisakevi]

this made me cry, so beautiful

[@cleo3926]

I will honestly say that I cried because as soon as you started explaining a heart horse my head and heart went straight to my first horse, a 4 year old appendix gelding. Even though he wasn't fully trained the first time I got on him I loved him. After awhile he started getting bored in my round pen and started bucking. After falling off a few time my parents sent him to a trainer think it was good idea. This guy kept him in a pasture by himself. And my horse later after two weeks by himself tried to jump a fence and passed away. I wish I had learned to stay on during a buck instead of falling off. I would do anything to get him back even if it came down to always getting bucked off because I would eventually learn. The worst thing about it is the fact that after my horse passed away the guy tried to sell my dad and I another horse for over $3000 to help make us feel better only to find out later that he is really abusive to some of the horses he trains.

[@elishaperez4588]

Just stop being so amazing this video is actually goalssss❤️👌

[@dawndishsoap4744]

This video made me cry😭 but in the best was possible

[@beeamerica5024]

Great piece Shelby this should go viral 💥💥💥🐝 it has been said by many but I will say it again the truth will set you free

[@kathleenrimmer5006]

Oh my goodness I love this video !!! I love milo too he has so much spunk and personality and he's so pretty!! He's a perfect match for you!! I hope everything is going well with you and both your horses ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@annajordan324]

This was so cute! I love you two so much and can't wait to find a heart horse of my own some day :))

[@yolandathomas-going8609]

I did a horse camp (dont own my own horse but have ridden for a long time a bunch of horses) and this horse - Woods, I LOVED HIM / LOVE him. He would put himself through pain so I was more comfortable, going down hills and stuff, and his canter was lovly to sit even though everyone said it was so awkward and bad

[@oceanejacques5082]

so emotional love you both so much !

[@kaylarae1362]

My heart horse is a grade quarter horse mare I named Mocha ☕ She came to us in 2016 as a green horse who was mainly just a pasture pet. And in the first two years I had her, there wasn't a connection of any kind. I loved her, but I never considered her my heart horse. When 2018 rolled around and I needed her for equestrian drill, something clicked. Since then, we grew as a team and have come so far. She taught me so much in so little time and it makes me so proud to call her my little MochaMoo ❤ She came from a friend and was this random horse. One that no one would really care for. But when she came to us, she was given a purpose. She became a happy horse with a silly personality. We share doughnuts with each other, cuddle with each other, and accomplish so many goals together. She may not be the perfect horse. She is sassy, throws fits, she is mean to horses, she is SUPER hard to ride, ect, but I wouldn't trade her for the world!

[@makayla2618]

Crying.. My heart horse was named willow. we spent so many great years together. Sadly she had some unexpected health problems and she had to be put down. Miss her so much...

[@madelyngutierrez3138]

think like a horse.... love this

[@racinmyqh6349]

This is amazing i cannot stop watching this its so pure and amazing i couldn't love it more than i do right now its amazing!!!😍💞💞

[@equinesasha9744]

Wow I love your videos! Milo is your heart horse.. ❤️🐴

[@stubborntogetherdressage1125]

This is such a beautiful video

[@emilytarter7014]

my heart horse isnt doing well. miffy has ems and laminitis and cancer. but i grew up with her. she was a baby when i was a baby. im 12 now, shes ten. i dont want to have to say goodbye. i love her so much

[@rosietheredcollie8133]

This made me cry...

[@abigailmilne2941]

omg this acc made me cry I recently lost my heart horse in a freakish accident 😢

[@charlottegordon9490]

This is such a powerful video ❤️😭

[@user8241]

What you think your heart horse will be : Expensive, great muscle and topline, clean all the time, absolute darling to handle. What they end up being : cheap, dangerous, annoying, but fucking amazing.

[@maren6201]

Thank you for this amazing Video! I Love it!!