AUCTION rescue horse DNA test REVEALED *** I am SHOCKED! ***

Many of you have guessed and the results are finally in!
Skeletor was emaciated when I purchased him from a loose horse sale in Montana.
I had no information on his breeding or history from his previous owner.
I was SHOCKED to finally find out what breed he has genetic similarities with!
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[@TheCleverCowgirl]

This horse does have a brand but it is mine! 😁🤠

[@user-dp1wc4oh4r]

❤❤❤ WHAT A WONDERFUL BREED! HE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! HE'S COME A LONG WAY, AND YOU'VE DONE A TREMENDOUS JOB WITH SKELETOR!!👍👍👍

[@Mrstigger747]

I adore your brand❣️❣️❣️👋🇨🇦

[@JustAlanJohn]

I would love to see how fast he can run really beautiful looking horse 🐴

[@trumanhw]

you also have a good good kittttayyyy

[@lindaloefflad4116]

Thank you, hero.

[@spend4zen1]

I clicked on this video because this looked just like a horse I rescued about 10 years back. She was a 2 year old living in some old guys back yard and he was feeding her day old bread off a truck. She was 400 pounds under weight and could barely walk. I paid him the 500 dollars he wanted and took her home, she barely made the trailer ride. After a year long rehab with her I got her on to a good road of recovery. Years later Gypsy is a 16.5 hand beautiful bay mare who turned out to be a Thoroughbred who was distantly related to Seabiscuit and Spoonbread. When her DNA showed that it made sense where she got her fight to live.

[@emmabradford137]

great story!

[@user-mx3zn5nv5g]

Hello spend, Reading about how you came about owning her I felt like I was going to cry. Sounds like she barely made it, but as you said after seeing her DNA RESULTS no matter how distant she is from 'The One And Only Seabiscuit' A horse known around the world as a magnificent Champion.🎉 I would love to see her Before and After Photos. I sure hope you plan on keeping till the time comes that she gets to meet her Ancestors. It's crazy but I myself and distant cousins of the last standing King of Ireland, King Brian Boru and before I knew that I was a Dual National and had been living in Ireland. All the very best of everything with your Beautiful Mare. Eileen ☘️

[@NordeggSonya]

One hand is four inches so to have a horse that is 16.5 means its actually 17.1.

[@livesalone]

​@@NordeggSonyaShe likely meant 16 1/2 (16.5) rather than 17.1. I see this all the time.

[@NordeggSonya]

@@livesalone Well aren't I a cow! Sorry to both ladies! Did not think of that at all. Yikes.

[@whitedoveofdelaware544]

I used to have a Trakhener / Thoroughbred cross gelding. Wait till you ride this guy. I’ll bet he has the biggest, smoothest most impressive trot you’ve ever ridden. He will take to being trained naturally. You have won the lottery of horse rescue! You are correct that he needs time to grow into his potential.

[@feiryfella]

I had a prurebred Trakhner from the original German stud. Amazing horse and I still miss my Scoobs!

[@OctoberOctopusM]

The breed is called Trakehner 😉

[@virgiljjacas1229]

The name speaks for itself about the breed. It have become almost extinct due to blend and mix . Same as with the Morgan.

[@patriciajrs46]

So cool.

[@debrahouston2884]

Wow! I am THRILLED for you!! Wish I lived in MT to come visit, bring you a home-made pound cake or such, and maybe go a ride! Sooo happy u saved him from starvation, deprivation! Enjoy him to the full!!! 🐎 🐴 🐎

[@charihuston9481]

I had an appaloosa stallion about 20 yr at the time I got him...he looked much worse and more bone sticking up along his back and hips. You could count every rib and they stuck out like sore thumbs. It took a 1yr to put weight on him and correct his hoof wall separation. What a great horse to ride and own. He lived out his life with us till he passed. The vet estimated his age at 50 +. He had lost all his teeth except 2. We fed him a soup of ground up feed, vitamins and minerals and chopped hay. It was watered down and all he had to do was slurp it up. He never lost a pound. TLC and food never fail.

[@BustedFlush7096]

❤

[@shinjuinoue6600]

So happy he got to live with you ❤❤❤

[@susanwall3363]

My bro. bought a skinny mare that had been bred but he wasn't told that...after many bags of Sweet Nine she was huge when she gave birth to the most beautiful palomino colt???? Named her Goldilocks....❤🐎's

[@silvermoon9186]

I'm glad you saved that stallion. First horse I ever rode was a dapple grey Appaloosa. I found out after the fact that dapple grey was rare for an appaloosa and probably hinted that he had some kind of mix in him. his trainer had me ride him bareback, no reins or even a blanket, as a joke because I'm a quarter native american andwas surprised at how well I did. I've loved Appaloosas for a long time but I love them more after riding Banjo.

[@marylawson6060]

When I first saw your horse, Secretariat came to mind. Beautiful horse and God bless you for rescuing this sweetie. ♥️

[@stardust949]

He has quite the pedigree!!! What a beautiful horse. I can't imagine why someone allowed him to just go down the tubes the way they did----but yay! You got him!

[@2okaycola]

Money, mostly, then embarrassed they can't afford a horse when their neighbor can

[@annahonold800]

I am hoping and praying that he didn't have an accident on the pasture as a young horse and that being the reason for him ending in a situation like that. Sometimes young colts flip over and break their withers or sustain other injuries that make them unrideable. Hopefully it was just a financial or any other issue on the former owner's side and didn't have anything to do with the horse's health. In the first case this would be like discovering a pot of gold covered and hidden in tar. I cannot wait to see his progress. 👍🐴🐞🍀 By the way, does he happen to have a chip? Just curious. 😊

[@amandadonegan2137]

He should have one by law shouldnt he? They do in Europe.

[@louisecassidy5991]

Long term liver damage from redworms (blood worms I think). The grey in my thumbnail took exactly 2 years to recover, dog-poor when I got him for $200 and almost pure Arab.

[@debbylou5729]

Seabiscuit had a similar beginning

[@bettinawoodson7344]

As an owner or Arabians I was betting on some Arab in him and once you mentioned Hanoverian or Trakener you should go ahead and get his DNA testing done with both the AHA and the Hanoverian breeding registry because he is papered on both sides. An Arabian must pass an inspection to be able to breed with any warmblood. He is very well bred indeed More than likely you will also find his registered name Good luck and what a find!

[@Caitja]

Thank you for your advice. You may just have allowed his registry to be upgraded. Thank you so much.

[@asilah3164]

How did such a finely bred horse end up at an auction?

[@Red-dg3fe]

@@asilah3164probably for the same reason pure bred dogs, that someone spent thousands of dollars on to get from a reputable breeder, end up in shelters or rescues. People can really suck, and just because an animal has amazing lineage doesn’t guarantee that the person who purchases them will keep them.

[@evil1by1]

​@@asilah3164 Happens all the time and always has so far as I can tell. I've personally pulled horse of the year winners, rom winners, studs that once sold for millions, sons of stallions long exported back to Saudi Arabia for tens of millions, hell I missed by 1 day a Claiborne farm bred stallion who went through tattersalls once for over 3 million. And that was all prior to the 08 crash. Kentucky derby winner Ferdinand went to slaughter as well. I heard recently that the last surviving daughter of secretariat died at the rescue that saved her back in the 80s. Its been a common misconception that only bad horses end up in a bad way at a kill auction as if those horses somehow deserved it. They dont. The most common reason these horses seem to end up like this are a lack of estate planning. I do not know how many nice horses end up given away by surviving spouses and children who do not know anything nor care, and they give them away to the first person that shows up with a trailer. Not knowing or caring about horses its not like they run a well advertised sale in an industry magazine. Its notices in Facebook, a flyer at the grocery store or at the sales barn. Whoever doesn't get picked up (and they always choose to do this shit on the weekend with no notice. Ie they post a flyer on Friday they want them all gone by Saturday night) gets dumped at the closest, soonest auction. Of course they rarely think to grab papers or anything or worse deliberately leave them because either you give them 10k for the horse with papers or it goes to the kill pen without them. Yes thats very specific but I've seen that exact thing so many times I could puke. The next most common reason is divorce/bankruptcy. The courts order the herd dispersed and someone feeling some kind of way about it gets spiteful and dumps them at auction. I cant speak to now as I've been out for 15 years but those horses didn't usually immediately end up on truck but some did. No, it just got them on the path. Some hill jack with dreams of being a backyard breeder king or horse trader queen snaps them up and they go down river from there. Liquidated equine therapy and riding schools are a good honorable mention as well. Im sure someone will get butt hurt I said it but the mission of a an equine therapy center isn't the horses... its the disabled. They have a fiduciary duty to uphold and yeah sometimes they dump horses at auction to make the numbers to keep the nonprofit looking solvent. Injuries and infertility are also rans. For some people they just don't care to rehabilitate and rehome the horses they use up in the ring and broodmare band. If you can afford 20, 30k for a new warm blood whats 1 teenage, near end of career injured gelding worth? If you got that kind of cash they arent hurting to recoup that 2k he might go for as a 4h horse. They just want the stall free for the new sport horse they have coming. Pretty much every ottb has this story, blew something out and the owners just want them gone because a new prospect is coming and they need the stall.

[@frederickbooth7970]

@@evil1by1 Sadly everything you wrote I have seen & is true.

[@elainemcatee4347]

You deserve a medal for what you did for this poor horse, he is beautiful!

[@Jodiasmr]

You have a gem! Having 40 years in horsemanship I have worked with many breeds. Especially since i have been taught to rescue not breed! He will take you anywhere you want to go with a heart of solid gold! ❤

[@kimoda9451]

as a non-horse person, per se, and just an animal lover in general, i am learning SO MUCH and having fun doing so

[@patriciajohnston9569]

Me, too.

[@bluecollarmom7341]

I did the DNA test for my guy that came out of the kill pens in NJ. He was a beautiful palomino so everyone thought he was QH but he was reactive like a warmblood (my back ground was in Arabians so his reactivity was a non issue for me) When I got his results back he showed Hanoverian, QH, and Shetland.

[@ivyrose779]

Now that’s an interesting mix!

[@RPostVideos]

Hanoverian, quarter horse, Shetland 🤨 that is wild!❤

[@Sine-gl9ly]

Could've been any of the nordic breeds (of which the shetland is the most common worldwide, so the one the DNA companies have most references of ...)

[@glenclarkson5000]

I LOVE those horses, they taste quite a lot like chicken and a bit like alligator too!!!! Best grilled with just a dash of spices.

[@shmeeden]

The breed tests don't tell you what they're a mix of. They tell you the three most likely breeds. He could still have been a QH.

[@bean269]

Skeletor has turned into a very beautiful "Thor" and with impressive DNA 👈❤️ What a diamond in the rough' lucky him, lucky you lucky us!! Bravo for all your love & support in saving this handsome one of a kind boy🎉

[@TheJoan48]

I happened upon Skeletor by accident. What a story of love and devotion. I'm so glad you have him and he's safe. God bless. I'll be back!

[@sleepinglioness5754]

Wonderful story and wonderful woman to do this. A big applause for your big heart. Skeletor is living proof what love can do.

[@aprilsmith8933]

I wished I had done a DNA test on a horse I had. Skippy was bought at auction by a friend of my trainer. Clearly he had been a lesson horse and my trainer thought he may be an Appendix Quarter Horse. He was too 'lazy' for, the guy who bought him so my trainer suggested I buy him. Reliable, good natured, and bomb proof. He taught other horses to chill out. Was in the local St.Patrick's parade for years and withstood bagpipes, trailers with dancers, bands and even Mummers. I had him from age 14 (we think, never found out anything about him) till he passed away at 29. I was so lucky to get him, especially as I was 40 year old retired ballet dancer taking up riding.

[@orcaalley2170]

Please kept rescuing these beauties they all deserve a soft safe landing.

[@dorispichler7502]

I was riding a Trakhener here in Austria for many years. They are often laughed about to be extremjy hard to handle. They are a breed that chooses one Person for a lifetime and will then die for you. Go through fire with you. But if ever anyone tries to break them they gonna trie to kill that Person. Saw it with the horse owner back then. I will never forget that horse. A true friend. Not like any other horse❤

[@lonewj5455]

My Hanovarian was 17 hands - a huge gentle giant - the kindest horse you ever could meet. Very hard to sit the trot with his big stride...but his canter was like floating on a cloud!!! Skeletors body looks very Hanovarian.

[@victoriawhite3662]

He'll keep growing and getting muscle through 7 years What a great find!

[@janetmarshall7171]

This is extremely interesting!! Someone cares about this horse!! You did a great job on training him and bringing him from skin and bones, to where he is now!! Great Job!!😊😊😊

[@Velvetrose737]

Why aren’t people held accountable for negligence ? He is such a beautiful horse 💙

[@florencemontague2281]

They should be held accountable and they should never be able to own any kind of animal ever again.

[@victoriawhite3662]

Previously loved horses can end up in bad shape once they enter the auction market, they are hauled around a region to different sales till they get a price they want Feed is only a round bale for however many are in that pen on a feed lot. Young, weaker and horses who need a higher calorie load can loose condition quickly as there is limited access to the hay, sometimes no shelter or dry place to lay down and frequent fights

[@donrisjeanfreau5419]

I learned so much from everyones comments. Yes, our CLEVER YOUNG LADY HAS DONE A FANTASTIC & FABULOUS rehabilitation on this horse. I wonder if she intends to keep him: since he is such a valuable horse & more extended blood work will be done. What type of training does she have in mind? Was it mentioned anywhere weather or not he is gelded or about how old he is? I can't recall if or when this info was ever released? If someone knows of any more information please let me know, I am sure many others would like to know also. THANK YOU VERY MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@appaloosa42]

Be careful what you wish for. Some people bully others into giving up horses instead of giving them help.

[@MR-lq7ss]

Keywords "modern day Arabian". Nothing like the real older Arabians - solid, loyal, highly intelligent, versatile, willing,strong bond and protective of their 'person'. Amazing breed.

[@fleetskipper1810]

Several of the European Warmblood registries accept full-blooded Arabians as breeding stallions after a rigorous inspection process because they can contribute high quality outside genes to an otherwise closed gene pool. High-quality Arabian bloodlines introduce hybrid vigor into modern warmblood lines. So it’s quite possible that Skeletor’s Arabian genes are a lot closer up then you think. Also, there is fairly recent Arabian influence in the Trakener breed registry. I have owned a Trakener. They are among the most fine-boned and petite warmblood breeds, while Hanoverians are amongst the largest Warmbloods. Skeletor looks like a Hanoverian more than he does a Trakener to me. It is plausible that he may have legitimate Arabian influences much closer up in his pedigree through either or both the Hanoverian and Trakhaner stud books than you might think. It is truly puzzling how he ended up in the dire situation that he was in. Even as a youngster, he would’ve been worth a lot of money in the USA, because Warmblood breeds are still quite scarce in this country. There are several big Warmblood breeding farms located in western Canada. I think he could’ve ended up in Montana quite easily if he originated from that area of Canada.

[@Squimbelina]

I think he looks more Hanoverian than Trakehner, too - he's got quite a lot of bone for a Trakehner and they do tend to be tall these days. Mind you, so do Hanoverians so he might have a lot of growing to do!

[@user-wl1vo2tv7o]

​@@Squimbelina9

[@frauwolle2417]

@@Squimbelina being bony as a young horse might impacted his ability to grow tall... I also think more Hanoverian than Trakehner by the way (I live in the Hanover region).

[@dvillebenny1445]

An Arabian or Shagya or Anglo Arab that passes the German Licensing Test can be accepted into WB orgs if it passes their conformational evaluations.

[@poisonapple6138]

I went to the state stud farm for Wurttemberger horses in Germany in 2009 and they had about half a dozen Arab studs plus some TBs when I visited. It was interesting to see how they pair horses.

[@aleb_equine]

girl you hit a homerun!!!!!!!

[@Prototype-357]

Great to see that he's doing so well, thank you for giving this guy a second chance. This is gonna sound silly but I finished reading Black Beauty for the first time today and after you revealed how good his pedigree is I can't help but think Skelletor might have had a life similar to that character, started out as a well mannered and well bred horse but too many encounters with careless humans left him in the state you found him in.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I’m fairly certain seeing black beauty as a child was the reason I got into the auction rescue/rehab. The scene at the end when he finds him at the sale gets me everytime! 🥺

[@user-kz1pq8gn5r]

Hi you did such a good job 👏 rescuing him. I guessed right on the two first breeds. Looking forward on following ups. ❤

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

Loved that book Black Beauty. Written from the horses point of view was pure genius & has affected generations of equestrians since. A must read for any young horse lover for a bright future. Knowing how to identify with your partner is the best place to start & finish beautifully together as one.

[@margsmith5134]

​@@TheCleverCowgirlwhat a lovely surprise package! Having had an Eventer who was Warmblood/Thoroughbred(common combination in Australia), I thought his "booty" was Warmblood, which gives them the explosive power to jump + collect/extend themselves for Dressage moves. Wonderful U have the patience to let your rescues really recover + blossom at their own pace. Horses aren't cheap to have lounging in fields, fattening up. Many are force fed + quickly put to work, ignoring the need for their malnourished bodies to strengthen inside + out. Especially the bones + muscle. If they're rushed into work or to be onsold, they're more likely to have issues with soundness. Some people approach it like "flipping" houses 😡, turn a quick profit. Then there's gems like u who rehab them properly. Bless u🤗🌻

[@schmittyconstanz]

Black Beauty taught me empathy for animals at a young age,an attitude I Have had all my adult life. The power of the written word!

[@laurencresap603]

Nothing better than animal rescue people. ❤

[@janedeclarico5920]

If he could talk what a story he could tell! He is so lucky that you found him. I love the way you carefully bring them along. You are going to have fun with him. Can't wait to follow your journey with him.

[@barbaracarlson5018]

So glad you saved him. He is a beautiful horse!!

[@debrajabs9523]

How blessed you are to have rescued a treasure in disguise. So happy for you both. ❤❤❤

[@egeegee7146]

I had a little Hanoverian cross chestnut mare. What a complete angel she was. So biddable and fun. She was more like a large capable dog. And could jump the moon.

[@kellyhazen3994]

One look at this boy and super calm demeanor screams Warmblood! He is a gem…..Keep him he is pure gold.

[@kimgower1347]

Oh M'gosh! Leave it to you to find a warm blood in MT of all places. You Do have that eye for the diamonds in the rough. Am beyond thrilled for you! Lookin like the dressage saddle purchase was a good one! Keep on amazing me!

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

I'm pretty stoked to get him going!

[@dvillebenny1445]

This horse could be a Hungarian Warmblood. The bitter root ranch is/was located in Montana -Hamilton. Once owned by the copper king Marcus Daly, his youngest daughter Harriot married Hungarian Count Anton Sigray. She and later her daughter were the last of the Daly family to run the Stock Farm. They had one daughter Margit Sigray who married Hungarian Count-Bessenyey bought a number of Hungarian bred horses from the US Calvary that were brought in By General Patton along with the importation of famous Lippizaners. Included in the horses that were brought in after World War II were the first Shagya Arabian horses called "grade Arabs" buy the US calvary as the had Arabian pedigrees but were not purebred Arabians. Also Furiouso-North Star (TB crosses) and Gidran-Anglo Arab crossbreds. These horses were bought by Margit Bessenyey at an auction at Cal- Poly Kelloge ranch when the Calvary was disbanded. She also bought a purebred Arabian (OX) in that group named Pilot ox. Margit Bred Hungarian Warmblood Crosses for the rest of her life as well as the Cooksley Family at their ranch near there. (Don't know why it printed with a line in it. It is correct) Most Hungarian horses are crossed with Arabian/Shagya bloodlines every couple generations to keep them lighter then heavy warmbloods. Hanovarians also have TB and OX crossed into their bloodlines as well as Trakehners (along with horses like Selle Francais. ) In the late 70's the Hungarian horses that the Countess bred were disbanded and sold off. Some went into Shagya Arabian Breeding and registry as they had mothers who's pedigrees traced to Babolna' the State Breeding Farm in Hungarian where Shagya and Arabians are bred. Others were sold to into private hands and were registered in the American -Hungarian Warmblood Association and registered there along with horses Bred by the Cooksley Family ranch and later where they used their horses are working stock. Over the years these horses offspring have been sold to private breeders. There are a number of Shagya breeders in that Montana area also. In most DNA a Shagya Arabian will come up in a regualar test as a purebred. Most Hungarian Warmbloods as well as German warmbloods are not exactly a "purebred" breed as they allow outside warmbloods approved for breeding to be use between the warmblood lines. I have seen hundreds of Hungarian and Eastern European warmblood breeds traveling there. I've also seen a number of the Bessenyey horses that happen to have a certain conformational factors one might recognize. That I see in your horse. First off it almost looks like a TB but not exactly. Your horse has an extremely deep (long) heart girth for the size the horse HW size is between 15 h and 16 hand are late to mature and many are dark brown bays. Hungarian horses tend to have a certain layed back shoulder conformation with large shoulder and a neck placement that your horse has. Further more many have a relatively plain flat head that sometimes looks bit long compared to the rest of it's body - meaning not Arabian like. Lastly the croup and tail placement is like some I have seen. Lastly, Since you have run the DNA on this horse. you maybe able to send it back to Texas A & M who does some of the purebred Shagya Arabian DNA as well as University of Kentucky who has a long history of running Shagya DNA and see if you can find a match. Also the Hungarian Horse Association of America has a registry in the USA. Find out who their DNA is run through and see if there is a match or a relative of your horse. Also mention the brand as some HW breeder maybe using that as a personal brand.

[@sassykat2000]

THIS IS AMAZING INFO 💥

[@leoniesta7706]

I guessed warmblood, he looks like the horse i've been taking care of for years. He's a registered Dutch Warmblood, however he comes from a Hanovarian bloodline. He is a great level headed horse. Very gentle as well. I'm sure this one is just as great. You found a diamond in the rough, so glad you gave him a good home.

[@anadubar4819]

Dutch warmblood is a young breed, it's basically Trakehners, Hanoverians and a little bit of Dutch farm horses.

[@steventrompeter9883]

Thank for rescuing him. He's a beautiful warm blood. What a wonderful find. Again thank you. 😊

[@the22ndday]

I am not very knowledgeable on horses but I've always been enthralled by their beauty. Thank you for the information and thank you for giving Skeletor a loving home where he can shine❤️❤️

[@shodan6401]

It was so rewarding to see the incredible sheen return to Skeletor's coat. You have done an amazing job getting him healthy. Saving his life, really. But that growth, it was something to behold. What a truly gorgeous horse.

[@FreeSpirit47]

Like so many people. He has so much value, so much potential even when others only wish to grind his body to feed to dogs.

[@dustyrelic25]

He is gorgeous. Bless you for rescuing him.❤

[@annjohnson8437]

Wow! Skeletor has some very cool breeding. I did not guess any of those breeds. He should be quite athletic and pleasant to train. Thank you for giving him the opportunity to recover mentally and physically. Now, the fun can really begin! ❤

[@mk6945]

What a great video! So interesting in identifying Skeletor's DNA. He is beautiful and will make someone a really nice riding horse some day. Great disposition. Thank you for rescuing him. He is a treasure :)

[@RebeccaOre]

When I was a teen, I hada chance to ride an imported Hanoverian mare, who was just wonderful. Congratulations on your rescue and have fun with the wonderful temperament. Possibly, the original owner died, and the horse was neglected and the heirs didn’t know what the had.

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

This happens alot unfortunately :(

[@darlenestassen977]

Oh what a sweet fellow! I'm so glad you got him❤ May you enjoy each other's company for many years to come!! He is beautiful!

[@juliederry3719]

Wow he certainly has some good breeding doesn’t he, just goes to show that you never know what will turn up in an auction, he’s so lucky that you got him, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@brandywineblogger1411]

Wow! All that German cross-bred blood is great! Back in the day, I had an Anglo-Arab bred in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was a 15.2 hand bay. He was trained Western, but here in Pennsylvania he became a flashy show ring hunter. Love the cross -breds.

[@dpeter6396]

Granddad put me on a horse when I was 5. If I could have another horse at my age (75) that's the horse I would want. Exactly the right mix and a splendid personality!

[@juliaforsyth8332]

As a life member of a Warmblood Association, my first impression of him said Warmblood! I thought Holstein actually but Hannovarians are much more refined than they used to be. My favourite are Trakkeners and they have a lot of Arabian blood that influenced them.

[@judithgarcia5137]

He is a very beautiful horse and you have done a marvelous job rehabilitating him. He looks so much better …light years better . Maybe that should be his new name. Skeletor just doesn’t stick anymore “light year.” Is How far he’s come .🥰

[@featheramericangoodeagle]

The shape of his head (the skull) is not thoroughbred at all. He is very distinctive and beautiful indeed. I am thankful that he ended up in your amazing, dedicated care. God bless you and everyone who rescues animals that are left behind.❤

[@cindyj5522]

My favorite book growing up was King of the Wind. And this boy is king of your ranch. Regal, noble and elegant.

[@hillbillypatriot1]

The day you rescued this beautiful horse, you should have purchased a lottery ticket as well, because you definitely hit the lottery with him, and maybe you could have hit the power ball too.

[@Tiger-Heart]

I’ve noticed how much of the horses of today are not that big. I once owned a 5-gaited saddlebred and he was 16 and 1/2 hands. My quarter/appy was over 15 hands. Love Skeletor and your attention to your horses is very admirable, and it goes without saying but I’m sure your animals are grateful. ❤

[@elizabethhannah4704]

What a wonderful, beautiful, beautiful horse. I'm so pleased that you have saved his life. Fantastic DNA breakdown. How exciting.

[@Catras_unfairly_gorgeous_smirk]

My guess was he's a horse, with maybe a bit of horse in there somewhere too, and probably some horse as well. I guess I was close enough. 🤷‍♀ Bad non-equestrian jokes aside, he _is_ a beautiful animal. And you did such a great job rehabbing him the way you did. I may not be a professional with horses, but I _am_ a trained EMT, so I know what it takes to bring a body back from the brink like this. You clearly love him. I hope he continues to thrive in your care. All the best to you and your horses. 💗💗

[@kjbuchanan63]

I think you missed that he's very, VERY likely to be a HORSE. 😂❤

[@tazika2988]

I strongly disagree. None of you noticed that he has hooves like a HORSE

[@Catras_unfairly_gorgeous_smirk]

@@tazika2988 Damn, I truly never even noticed that. Now that I really look at it, the shape of the head is kinda horse-like as well. Just more evidence there's definitely some horse DNA in there somewhere.

[@CarolD54]

So glad you helped this guy out. I have a Hanoverian/Arabian gelding that I bred myself, and he has been such a sweetheart, one of the best things in my life.

[@matertmutt436]

I'm not surprised, the first thing I thought looking at him after he had filled out was that he was a warmblood. He's a beauty.

[@MAuroraCharvat]

Wow....impressing DNA

[@stgermain1074]

I've had two Trakehners. The best minds in the horse world. I miss mine so much.

[@kathleendecker-stewart7985]

This is my first Clever Cowgirl video, and what a gem! I follow several rescues. Skeletor is turning out to be quite the treasure! Thank you so much for rescuing him and taking such great care of him. I have subscribed and can't wait to see his journey. ❤

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@moccasinlanding]

I too have subscribed. You take to time to know the individual horse, in depth. That is an art form in itself.

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

I once knew an old couple that raced horses. They went to a race that had a young horse in a race they liked, but never really placed well. After that horse lost yet another race, these people asked if they could buy the horse. They got the horse for a song, and had their farrier out to trim the horse's feet differently. After that trimming, that horse won many races.

[@marywrigjt7614]

You found a diamond in the dirt. He’s beautiful. 👍👍❤️

[@1daySomeday]

For so many reasons i am super excited you both ended up together. Your efforts invested into those majestic creatures does wonders. I so appreciate that you share your experiences and journey in rehabilitating those precious treasures of yours. So many of us can benefit from learning from your demonstrations of what to do, what not to do and the unexpected. I look forward to each update you post. It is like a fun journey and adventure for me and my family to enjoy together.

[@mlhart3741]

Love all the history of the breeds you've shared about this beautiful horse... well done, for the rescue and rehab!

[@carolinep.7580]

He’s going to be a big boy for sure! Especially when he’s done growing, he will be a very fun horse 🐎

[@deltaskyhawk]

I was guessing warmblood from the beginning. Lovely guy!

[@lindathompson3982]

Awesome horse; beautiful personality and wonderful intelligence & dignity. 🥰

[@GingerSnappy]

I would also have guessed thoroughbred when you first got him. You’ve done a great job re-feeding him. He’s turning out so nice.

[@ramyhuber8392]

Am so so glad you saw how wonderful a horse he was and took him home to help him. I learn so much from you about horses. Getting his DNA showed his specialness. HIs spirit is amazing.

[@JoC-mp6sf]

I read an article on thoroughbred vs Arabian genetics. In it they explain that back when the thoroughbred was being developed, any horse that was imported from the Middle East was called an Arabian, whether it was or not. Genetically thoroughbreds don’t have a lot in common with the breed we know as Arabians, but do with Barbs and Turkoman horses.

[@dakotalandandcattle]

You are correct. As a breeder and owner of an Appaloosa- Akhal Teke cross, I studied the Akhal Teke contribution to the Thoroughbred. The head of an Akhal Teke is much closer in appearance to the head of a Thoroughbred.

[@vicki1141]

Wow that is a very interesting cross! What age is your horse ? What discipline will you develope him for? Sounds like a great endurance or eventing prospect to me.

[@JoC-mp6sf]

@@dakotalandandcattle not just the head. If you look at the conformation of the thoroughbred and the akhal take, they are very similar. It’s like the thoroughbred is a beefier version.

[@idellbrown1825]

He's one beautiful guy. So happy you saved him. Looking forward to see him under saddle and perform!!❤❤

[@angrymandalorian8496]

He is absolutely beautiful, thank you for rescuing him. I’m a blacksmith who loves horses and has gotten neglected animals removed from their neglecters.

[@shamrock4500]

I'm not even a horse person, but I'm impressed with his lineage.

[@leecourtemanche7832]

Wow you have a gem in the rough. I once had a trakhener/arabian gelding. He was the best horse I ever had. I was only 14-15 years old but what a show horse and he was young too. He was honest and willing and took care of me. Used to sneak down to the lake and go swimming... no clue if he had ever seen or been in water. I've owned and ridden many horses since but he will always have a special place in my heart. His name was Schwartz

[@LaurenKesseler]

I might know where he came from. Ths makes me so sad, I’m glad you have him and are taking care of him.

[@user-ry7oy3ey7s]

He looks so good thank you for rescuing him. He does remind me of some of those pictures. What a nice surprise.

[@sunnyseacat6857]

Terrific video. Am learning a lot with your detailed and calmly paced information about horses. Kudos many times over.

[@Ninah24]

I am from Germany and I immediately thought of a Trakehner as I first saw Skelletor : )

[@39Bosski]

Whoa! You really hit the trifecta with this horse. Exotic but sounds like he's a winner all the way around. Glad you were able to rescue him. You've done well with him so far, and I'm sure that he will only get better with training.

[@margomoore4527]

You saw something special in this poor underfed creature-you have an eye for quality. Brava!

[@shodan6401]

My first glimpse at Skeletor in the Nigel video, and I thought, "that's a Show horse." Just his grace, the precision of his trot, perfect posture, and a sense of pride about him. Not arrogant, but like somewhere inside, he knows he's beautiful. And I nailed it.

[@danamelby4090]

You have brought him back he looks so good he's lucky to have you

[@cjdiffin7237]

He is beautiful. You've done a wonderful job. Skelator is loved, happy, and healthy.

[@maxthecat14]

i don't know why I was so excited to see the results, even though I have no idea What a Quarter horse or a warmblood is, or a Trakehner for that matter. He is a beauty.. Well done for bringing him home.

[@janw491]

What a lovely mixture of genetics. I bet he will be wonderful as a grown horse

[@w056007568]

I am truly delighted for you, I know nothing about horses but my background is with farm livestock but any one can see that you have truly rescued a diamond and further more you have "the touch" to help it recover both physically and mentally. Finding such a weak poor horse in the first place and then slowly bringing it along over a long time to look and apparently behave as well as it does currently does you enormous credit in my opinion. I'm sure you must have great pride in this animal's recovery. I hope you both have lots of fun and excitement together in the future. Dan

[@lisaweinberger4197]

You are awesome for giving this guy a second chance!

[@elledechenestudio]

I saw the Trakehner in Skeletor when he moved out into that beautiful trot in his first video, when he was playing. My horse was a Hanoverian, very typey. Much heavier in bone (but not to be confused with heavy, my boy was quite refined and had a beautiful trot and canter) than the Trakehners we looked at when I was in Germany. The Trakehners were all a little wound too tightly, however, and I ended up with my beautiful Sandro. However, I always remembered the fire in the Trakehner. Yours is a gem, congratulations on finding him and saving him. I’ve just found your channel, you’re my new hero.

[@karenvrooman2077]

Wow!!! Beautiful horse; thank you for rescuing Skeletor.

[@monicap1717]

He's Sporthorse!! O my U lucky girl ❤️🤠

[@cindyvoigt3481]

Ich hab direkt auf trakehner getippt da er ein unverkennbares trakehner Gesicht hat. Eine tolle Rasse mit viel Eigensinn, doch hat man einmal sein Vertrauen gewonnen gehen sie für einen durchs Feuer ❤ tollen sportfreund hast du da gerettet 😊 Schade das man die Abstammung nicht ersehen kann, die hätte mich wirklich interessiert bei ihm mit Hannoveraner und trakehner

[@dvillebenny1445]

Yes but even a Trakehner has Arabian -Shagya bloodlines such as Gazal VI.

[@shirohanakurohana]

I am from Germany and was pleasantly surprised seeing the Hanovarian ( or as we say Hannoveraner) in him! Stay awesome Skeletor! ♡

[@shashimenon1000]

Gorgeous guy, that Skeletor. He will be a great friend.❤❤❤

[@sarahb.6475]

What a beautiful horse you have rescued!!

[@vickigonya9432]

So happy you have him!! ❤❤❤

[@kittykatts10-7]

He is beautiful. I love the white sock😊

[@sandralarson-gonzales3797]

Thank you for saving him he looks.Beautiful , safe and healthy

[@hammarbergets]

What a great horse he will be!❤

[@mindyweller1451]

He's beautiful! Great job! Thank u for saving him

[@caroleschachinger2593]

Skeletor's DNA test results were fascinating. I especially appreciate your explanation of each breed. He has turned out to be a very beautiful and sweet boy. God bless you for rescuing him. 🩵🤠🩵

[@alistairjamesheaton9155]

Back yard bred, but being a warm blood it’s not a surprise he needs time to grow & fill his frame. Good luck & I hope he can continue to do you proud.