WE WENT TO THE HORSE AUCTION AND…

Hey Horse Lovers! Wow, this auction was full of surprises! For a smaller auction we had an exciting time and saw a lot of unique horses. Walk through the sale barn with me to check out all the horses and see what's there. Listen for tips and advice when it comes to looking and purchasing horses at auction. Really hope you enjoy this Auction Vlog. DID I BRING ANYTHING HOME?! As always, ENJOY THE RIDE!
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[@RakneJulio]

Norwegian Fjord Horses are such a good breed of horse! I have one (soon two) and they are amazing. It always shocks me how rare they are in other countries outside of my own, I live in Norway btw. I see them everywhere, so that might be why im a bit shocked haha

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awesome!

[@fishygirl3548]

I love them! Haven’t seen one in person before but I would love to own one some day (I’m in Australia)

[@mel-ou3yu]

Me to

[@robertrobert7924]

I saw a pair pulling a covered wagon at an American Fur Trade Rendezvous re-enactment in Wyoming, USA decades ago. They are so beautiful. I love them and Icelandic Horses.

[@judytinker3392]

Oh my God that paint baby is so freaking cute. Look at how she is so active and jumping all over.

[@barbsterboo3100]

Fun!

[@poppawhoppaoz2480]

so windy days are problematic for hair extensions? … mmm … maybe an up-do, hair pins & a very wide head band?

[@freespiritequestrian]

Ummmm that’s my real hair???? I don’t have extensions.

[@JessicaCEP]

Not sure I could handle going to an auction as an adult…I remember a few as a kid though

[@blackshards3415]

And that's the reason why i LOVE fjord horses. They aren't too big or too small. They have the perfect size and shape. Just perfect for me. I love smaller horses like Fjord, Merens, Haflingers. In my country austria the Fjords and Haflingers are very common, but Merens are rare.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes they are so cool.

[@beckyduncan3086]

I love watching you go to auctions my first trip to a horse auction I was so overwhelmed there were nice ones but there were the walking dead ones looked like skeletons! I so wanted to take them all home and the owners just leave them. I did buy a black stud who was eating his stall they didn't have food or water. Blackjack turned out to be the best and loving horse. Also guard dog lol he protected his home and family. Thank you for showing me what a real auction looks like.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Wow that’s amazing you got him and turned him around. Thank you 🖤

[@athenanwonderland]

Thank you for showing what the prices of horses sold. Very information and informative.

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re welcome! Thank you ❤️

[@cynthiashields1982]

It breaks my heart to see horses that have not been properly cared for. So sad. But on a happy note, I love your knowledge of horses. Very impressive.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Agreed :(. Thank you for watching even if can be hard.

[@annetteegerton6153]

I owned a Norwegian Fjord X Welsh pony, She was an amazing pony. Good looking, nicely conformed, gentle, safe with children and she was excellent in the hunting field. She had a brave heart. She could jump amazingly well! She was always calm and gave great confidence to myself and my children. She was only 13.3hh but had a good gait and was very comfortable to ride in all ways. She was called Mischief a name given to her by an old farmer on whose farm she lived as a foal because she was cheeky and curious. I had her from her being 8years to 28years when she died naturally. She was well loved by us. I would say a one in a million. She was my dream pony.

[@Boyland8692]

Don’t comment Well I feel I must in regards to the horse being ridden to demonstrate their suitability those people need to take a refresher course as they didn’t exhibit a very high riding standard. I also Hate the way that people ride the horses into the auction I mean these poor animals are already stressed!!! For once I’m great full that I live in Australia where we are not as exposed to this style of auction. I appreciate your candidness in your videos it’s very refreshing. 🐴🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@freespiritequestrian]

I know it’s hard to watch sometimes. I completely agree. They are so stressed coming into the ring. Often times when they are quiet I assume the are being flooded :(. Thank you for watching. I want to educate people, and personally I want to buy horses and give them a better life when I’m able. Wish I could take them all…. but at least a few at a time little by little makes some difference in the world. At least I hope ❤️.

[@bridgetwilliams2926]

I am so happy I found your channel! I watch others but have never gotten to see the actual auction. And thank you for all the tips and info. I had horses as a child but never new all that goes into ownership! Thank you again 💖

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much! So glad you are watching. It was definitely interesting to go and see the horses etc. owning a horse is very involved and takes a lot of effort. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@JSbarrelracing]

Same I'm so glad I found your channel

[@loriwarmuth8864]

This video is so well developed, the layout, the audio and all the information is clear and valuable. This is just fun to watch. Thank you.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Wow thanks! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BrandonAlmon]

that appaloosa and that Fjord and the mommy pony with her 2 week old foal those 4 horses were so adorable and cute and they had beautiful coats like precious coats

[@neifader]

Interesting! And very odd to see a fjord horse in a action. In Norway we don’t have animal auctions for any animals except cattle. And the few that are more a curiosity for markets. The animals laws here regarding living conditions, transport and health bills for the animals are so strict that it it makes little sense to buy and hold animals through actions. Sincerely, a Norwegian citizen(and previously fjord horse rider)!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Wow that’s really interesting to hear! The US hardly regulates, as you can see. That’s very fascinating.

[@archangel807]

Working to make abusive horse auctions illegal in US....These poor horses are trucked to Mexican meat slaughter and killed with knives.....

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@archangel807 read what you just said. Mexico, not the US, Mexico slaughters horses. I hate how it’s all done too, but in the US getting horses out of the local auctions keeps them from getting into the “Kill Pens”.

[@LWirus]

I am from the Czech republic and we don't have auctions like this either, same as you. I own a fjord mare, they are very special breed :)

[@RavenSaint1]

I have seen a foundation App cutting cattle well into their late 20s. She lived to be 35, and cut cattle until her last 2 years when she was no longer able to hold condition. Sway backed, sleepy looking until she was pointed at a calf or steer in the rodeo ring. Then she changed into this alert spry and athletic mare. Afterwards, back to tired looking old mare, but could see that little spark of satisfaction in her eye and little bit in her step. Lots of loving from her family as well. She was black with ivy spots over her hips when younger, nearly white all over when she passed in the field with her herd mates and family showing her how much they would miss her. She hadn't been eating for about 2 weeks prior, but still looked for hugs and scratches until that last day when she was too tired and ready to go.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awwww thank you for sharing that!

[@sportcarsandmore3991]

Omg the fjord! I love them by the way have you ever like bought a mustang? That would be so awesome it’s also my favorite breed ❤❤❤❤

[@deannenorris8799]

I love ❤️ 😍 💖 going on your sale trip. So much good info!

[@Trinebom]

So funny to see your reaction to af fjordhorse. They are every where in Danmark 🥰

[@freespiritequestrian]

Hahaha so I’ve heard! They are around the US you just don’t see them everyday ❤️😝🐴😂

[@roanwolf6389]

That was a beautiful viking horse. 👌🏼

[@freespiritequestrian]

He was cute.

[@vivianwinford3681]

Cheap for the Fjord I'm thinking. Thanks for putting the prices on screen. Can't always understand the auctioneer. 💘 🐎 🇺🇸

[@freespiritequestrian]

No problem! Yes it’s hard sometimes to follow lol.

[@rhfarmstables]

NO the fjord is gorgeous!

[@freespiritequestrian]

I know right!!! If he wasn’t a stallion….

[@muffassa6739]

He was unsure of his surroundings

[@sarahleete5024]

That Fjord stallion was lovely. We have a few local to me in the UK.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Nice!

[@Sophia55589]

It makes me happy seeing a mare and her foal getting sold together it's so nice that they don't get separated ❤❤

[@katherineknapp8838]

Your husband must be such an understanding great guy……..10 horses, and you’re still going to auctions….. hard to attend and not buy. Thanks for sharing.

[@freespiritequestrian]

He is amazing! He also knows I don’t just collect horses and that I’m extremely dedicated. I ride/work with horses every single day and he knows my passion and business is all horses. If I wasn’t engaged he wouldn’t be so supportive but he knows this means the world to me and he likes the farm lifestyle as well. I wouldn’t be able to do it with out him by my side though, he’s my rock!!!

[@HollyMc_]

I was at a Auction looking for a project horse and I saw a buckskin with spray paint all down his back and I asked what type of spray paint/paint they used and they showed like actual spray paint sow we took the horse home and when we washed it off all off all of the horses skin was infected we took him to the vet and they said the horse needed a type of medication to survive, he’s now doing well and I decided to name him miracle

[@freespiritequestrian]

Oh goodness! Thank you for saving him.

[@GiavonahDrummond]

I Ride a Fjord! They feel a lot different than other horses because their strong But they are really sweet kind horses!

[@ncoppens]

Fjord horses are pretty common here in Europe. My friend has a 32 year old mare. They are extremely sweet horses and they love to cuddle, but riding them is not my cup of tea ;-)

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yep, they are common there. Not as much in the US. Lol

[@BrandonAlmon]

that appaloosa and the Norwegian Fjord and the mommy pony with her 2 week old foal were so adorable and cute and beautiful and pretty and precious and fluffy and fuzzy and soft and sweet

[@pennywhistle9060]

I've been told to take the offered age at auction and double it. Stood true for the appaloosa, though I loved him.

[@reneeb.2702]

Glad you held off on the App. I was saying ‘no, no!’ Lol. I liked the 12 year old paint gelding that would have been a good trail horse. But I like a stocky cow pony look sometimes in a paint or quarter horse. Wonder why they sold it off the dud ranch at a great age of 12? That age has usually calmed down but still has plenty of go.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yeah me too. Usually when they say 12 the horses is 16-20 😂

[@daphne10120]

I can’t imagine how stressful going to auction is for mamas and new babies.

[@beckyshell4649]

I used to go to horse auctions years ago .I am shocked at the prices of these horses.Back then a pony that was cute and "kid broke"would go at most $ 250 and that was a rare fancy pony.Most ponys went for less than $100 and sadley were bought by kill buyers.

[@freespiritequestrian]

It’s only become crazier!

[@calliedurham3476]

I've learned so much from only watching you for about a week or so. I'm very thankful for the facts and information you give your viewers! Horse auctions always make me so sad because of how far the old owners have left them in neglect. Thank you for saving any horse you have the opportunity to save and love!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Wow thank you! Yes, I truly to spread awareness and my experiences as much as possible ❤️.

[@calliedurham3476]

@@freespiritequestrian well thank you for that ❤️

[@sharonholmes8097]

The horses there soo pretty! Yes some of they’re conditions were sad! But my dad thinks it be cool to have a Fjord!! But they’re so expansive.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I want one so bad! They are so cool!!!

[@sharonholmes8097]

Yes they are!! They’re just about the right pony size!😉😍

[@freespiritequestrian]

@Sidetrack Susie yes he most definitely is an Amish horse. I talk about several of these points on my tiktok as well. I’ll link them below. He definitely should not be a stud that’s for sure. He was sweet and kind but I’m pretty confident he has cushings as well.

[@freespiritequestrian]

@Sidetrack Susie check these out: vm.tiktok.com/ZTdmaPkoo/ vm.tiktok.com/ZTdmaCBLy/

[@sarahleete5024]

$3,500 quite cheap for a Fjord here in the UK.

[@TIGGIEEEEEEEE]

That foal is just so cute! But when the foal was up for auction it looked so nervous! It had no idea what sould happen, if I was able to bid for that pair I would've!

[@KathyCoker53]

This was very interesting and informative! Thank you for thinking of us.

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re welcome! Thank you 😊

[@lynnesaro7772]

The appy was beautiful. You are strong. Very interesting video. Thank you the detail in the video.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes he really was. I have to know my limits. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimlersue]

Was he just a bit rough with the spurs on the Fjord stallion?? The fjord and I thought so?

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes.

[@Alison-ow7cm]

Your doing great keep up the good work 😊

[@heatherjohn2047]

Those are some beautiful babies

[@lynnfielding4942]

I keep watching your auction vids and hoping to, one day, find/see my old paint mare I stupidly sold. 😢😭

[@humblehillhorses1844]

Please keep doing these videos! They are super helpful for me who wants to go to an auction soon. Thank you! ❤

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@randomrandomson4855]

I own a 16.1 hands appendix quarter horse mare myself. I love her to death. She’s 23 and retired from riding because her back was irritating her a little bit even when it was a kid riding her, so I retired her because I don’t to her uncomfortable or for it to get worse. To clear though her back isn’t bothering anymore but, I will not take her out of retirement for fear of it happening/flaring up again

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re a good horse owner. Thanks for listening to your horse and going with your gut. Your horse is lucky to have you.

[@randomrandomson4855]

@@freespiritequestrian thanks that’s really sweet of you to say but, I’m just trying to do right by my horse.

[@rottiegirl0077]

He was really pretty. Hope he went to a good home. I don't know if I could go to an auction. I would want to buy all of them.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I do too. It’s so hard.

[@N_v_G]

The love of my life was a fjord, he was my soulmate for 27 years, he was 30,5 yrs old when I had to have him euthanized (due to a stroke).

[@specterman2000]

I would have loved to have bought that Fjord but the only problem is that is hard to find a stable that will take in a stallion!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yeah I’ve heard that!

[@wakingohiomama9110]

OMG the APPY! Girl we literally said he is stunning at the same time!😂 He is beautiful Thats a fact.

[@Garnetisgae]

The mama horse is so funny! "Baby stop behaving like a wild colt and behave >:(" LMAO

[@cathlinejohnson1856]

Another question… the “12” year old Appaloosa…and basically any horse… do they not think anyone will look at his teeth and know he’s twice the age they claimed? That seems sneaky and dishonest on the part of the seller. 😢

[@freespiritequestrian]

They always lie about age, it’s crazy!

[@lynnfielding4942]

Oh yeah they do.. I worked on a boarding and lessons farm for 10 years, the oldest gelding there had been there since 10 years before I started working there... when his owner moved out west, he sold him to the farrier so he could then sell him to the right home. Little did that farrier know, I by then lived 30 minutes from the auction barn he chose to dump him at... and I KNEW it was the old gelding as soon as I saw him...being sold as an 8 year old.

[@cathlinejohnson9179]

@@lynnfielding4942 yikes.

[@fernlintner65]

I would have got that fjord stallion and gelded him he was gorgeous!

[@freespiritequestrian]

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[@freespiritequestrian]

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[@eileenh4772]

Thanks for showing the auction with no background music. The prices are interesting. The horses are wonderful. Your comments help me understand. Wheelchair bound helps me get out of my head. Thanks

[@freespiritequestrian]

Glad you enjoyed and learned a little! ❤️

[@ellimae1548]

Fjord horses are of course esay to find in Denmark. You see them everywhere. Norway being our neighbor.

[@Jennifer-zx7hk]

I new some people selling a team of the fjords. They drove and rode. I think they sold for 5k. Nice pair.

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s so cool! Was that in the US?

[@hellkittyninja7237]

I'm only about 4 minutes into this video so I'll probably edit the comment to add more as I continue watching it, but I was wondering how you're able to tell if it's an amish horse by looking at it? Is it the way they're built or how they were taken care of teeth, weight etc, or being a draft horse? Or personality like a really sound not skittish horse?

[@freespiritequestrian]

Usually they mention the horse is Amish or sometimes certain breeds are more likely to be Amish but there isn’t really a defined way to “tell”.

[@mddmont]

Aww that one big bay that didn't sell! I would've snatched him right up. I love bays!

[@freespiritequestrian]

The sorrel (pleasure type)? He was beautiful, but something was a little off. Also, one that has his breeding and size should be around 10k, something was up.

[@mayberrygobber5818]

It is a joy to see all those beautiful horses and I'm lerning alot from your commentary.

[@euphoria7798]

hard to watch all the riders continuously poking the horses with the spurs :/ a lot of very pretty horses though!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes it’s tough, but so many cuties.

[@carolgreen1822]

You are so fortunate to have so many auctions in your area. The fact that so many are Amish consignments really adds a lot of variety and color. I love all the draft horses and the crosses and like you I have a soft spot for a well colored Appaloosa. Thanks for taking us along to the auctions. Carol in south Texas.

[@tees5605]

I enjoy watching your videos. I don’t own a horse, but I’ve learned a lot about them. Thank you Shay.

[@elainedoyle8941]

One thing I noticed is that some riders had spurs and that can actually leave a mark on the horse and could cause them pain.and the person riding the dark coloured pony at the start of the bidding was a bit too big for it their feet were nearly touching the ground and that can cause back problems. (Im on my mothers account just so you know and I've been riding for most of my life.)

[@freespiritequestrian]

Totally agree.

[@XVoidQueen]

POOR FJORD!:( In the auction the guys boots had the spikes 😭😥Poor boy.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Spurs, yes, it’s not good 😢

[@r3dn3ck56]

I have been watching your videos for awhile. I was the auctioneer and saw you in the crowd. I was going to say hi but you left before we got done

[@freespiritequestrian]

Omg hi! Jones is such a clean auction house. It’s really one of the best. I know you were busy lol. Say hi sometime! ❤️. Thanks for watching.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Also you’re a good auctioneer and I can actually understand you 🤣.

[@r3dn3ck56]

@@freespiritequestrian thank you. Hopefully you will keep coming back and I will for sure say hi next time

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@r3dn3ck56 I’ll be back :)

[@nikkigamble2285]

Thanks for sharing how auctions go for horses

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lindag4484]

Norwegian Fjord horse! Unusual to find one at auction. Sold for $3500. Reminds me of the Scandinavian Folklore Dala horse (Dalecarlian).

[@Popcorn_thegolden]

Fjords my fav ❤ my mum and dad only let me get one when I’m 16 😢 but I also love applossa

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️

[@marciaweckerle697]

I just found your channel. Loving how much information you give. And because of you I now know what a Haflinger is. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.

[@donaldray8814]

That one lady riding the tall chestnut was terible she yanked the bit

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes

[@markd.2106]

Very interesting. You love your horses so I'm sure it is hard not to buy. Especially the baby one you could have had forever. I didn't know they could get so expensive. I'm not here to buy she said... I thought for sure your eyes were saying... But I can't help it ! A donkey... You could have got the donkey just for a ranch attraction. Very good video!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! I wasn’t quite ready to buy again but it’s always tempting. There are many specific things when it comes to buying a horse. I don’t collect or buy to buy. If I buy something it’s a commitment and I don’t take that lightly. ❤️❤️❤️

[@berryvanbrenk3374]

I love how u tell about the different horses and warn us so that we know what we see😁👍

[@freespiritequestrian]

I try my best, thank you!

[@izzytorres6176]

The miniature pony’s are so cute

[@freespiritequestrian]

I know right!

[@Horsewise01]

You make great videos! And even with a Fjordhorse! I love it! I have a few fjordhorses myself ❤

[@stevec7712]

12 years old - Going on 23 - LOL

[@freespiritequestrian]

Haha yes

[@hayliefoster3952]

We were there and thought about getting the barrel gelding but they were gonna sell him out from under us and his legs kinda crossed so we didn’t

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yeah I hear ya!!!

[@joannnewton5979]

You mention Cushing's a lot. Is it so very common and can it be successfully treated? 🙂

[@938quilt]

why does he keep spurring that stallion?!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Idk it’s so dumb.

[@SandraNowlookout]

Just watched some of your old videos and it’s crazy too see the difference in breeds all over the world - I live in Denmark and here fjords are so common and there’s almost not even one riding school that doesn’t have at least one fjord, they are so common here and you can get most quite cheap 🙃 on the other side Appaloosa and quarter horses for an example are more rare here 😊

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

I have seen you go to tons of auctions and not buy anything. I was upset that you didn’t buy the Appaloosa until you said that he was 22 years old. I would have been in trouble if it had been me.

[@elizabethsakurai3628]

Love the Appaloosa..Im an Appaloosa nut and loved the larger quarter horse.

[@freespiritequestrian]

They were so cute.

[@horsingaroundwithlilly5016]

Those riders where using the reins a lot it looked painful 😣 it’s sad 😢

[@freespiritequestrian]

I know :(

[@horsingaroundwithlilly5016]

@@freespiritequestrian 😢😭

[@MtnRose]

getting tips on how to know what's going on in an auction would be nice tho- this auction seemed much easier to understand then other auctions where I am just hearing berberbereberberber and then random numbers. this one was cool, and I love that you tell us the prices.

[@freespiritequestrian]

I have several other auction videos to help you out with that. This was a small one, I have plenty of other videos.

[@MtnRose]

@@freespiritequestrian I think I watched all of them lol. I very enjoy them, I will rewatch them to learn more then >:D

[@ur.fav.eq.girl14]

The poor fjord, the man riding him at auction, the spurs look so bad! Also, did the foal and the mom get sold together?

[@martylesnick2032]

I dont go to auction cuz it breaks my heart. 😔

[@freespiritequestrian]

It’s so very hard. I do it to make a difference in their lives but it does take a toll.

[@martylesnick2032]

@@freespiritequestrian Thank you for all the animals you help. Susan

[@RapiersSting]

there was NO reason to have spurs let alone use them on that Fjord pony let alone ANY horse

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yep

[@RapiersSting]

@@freespiritequestrian i used to work for free at a local stable just to ride and take ppl on trail rides and most of the horses we had were"throw aways" and the abuse of spur use was evident on a good portion of them and there are other means to trian a horse then use those vile things. ppl make me sick sometimes.. :(

[@VeronicaEquestrienne]

It's kinda funny that a Fjord is so rare in America.. when in Norway we pretty much have at least one or two at every barn

[@freespiritequestrian]

Well they are Norwegian haha! They are around the US, you just don’t see them everyday. What breeds are rare in Norway? :)

[@VeronicaEquestrienne]

@@freespiritequestrian Yeah, they are, but in a way the are also on the red list in Norway of being "rare" so.. Uhm, we don't see a lot of mustangs or quater horses. We don't have a lot of OTTB either to be honest. Here our "OTTB" are trotting horses/harness racing horses being re-schooled to riding horses.

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@VeronicaEquestrienne oh wow really? If they are so common why are they on the red list (genuinely curious)? That’s not good. That’s so interesting that you don’t have many OTTBs. Mustangs actually aren’t extremely common where I’m from either. They are definitely around but you don’t see them as often since I’m in the Midwest/Eastern part of the United States. Out West they are more common since that’s where they live and are rounded up. Thank you for sharing!

[@VeronicaEquestrienne]

@@freespiritequestrian Because of the breeding part I think it is. I haven't really looked it up to much, but right now I think there is more Norwegian Fjords in Denmark then in Norway and a lot of the ones that are in Norway now have lines from Denmark.. even though it's a Norwegian Fjord... =) But I love Fjords, they are so allround, they do dressage, jumping, driving and so on. We also have another breed in Norway called a Norwegian Dølahest (Dole horse) that is also a working horse, but are similar to the Fjord in use. I do lease one =)

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@VeronicaEquestrienne wow very interesting! Yes, Fjords are so versatile, I love that. I’ve heard of the Dole horse! They look really strong, beautiful, and hefty. That’s amazing you lease one! I love the variety and differences that other countries have to offer when it comes to horses. ❤️

[@kevinvalachovic4756]

The fjord riding he looked so scared

[@freespiritequestrian]

I know 😭

[@sheylaboucher3829]

I was so shure you where going to buy that apaloosa....good luck to find your perfect horse!

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you!

[@Justme-jy7vo]

East Tennessee they about give them away,cookeville horse auction .you haven’t seen bad till you go there

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s unfortunate

[@teresahiggs4896]

Yep in Tennessee you get Big Lick horses. It’s just horrible. I grew up in East Tennessee. Big Lick is that horrible artificial gait that TN walking Horses have that is caused by inhumane chemical burning ( called soring) and chains ( with stacks, or thick shoe pads ) on a horses front feet . It should be illegal but it brings obscene amounts of money into the area so it’s protected by some law enforcement and the politicans who all get a piece of that money. Even the Goverment required inspections for evidence of soring, (scaring from the chemical burns) isn’t done reliably or well enough, lots of times it’s just ignored. Money talks. Just Google it, it’s too horrible to describe. The TN walking horse breeders say they take care of their horses, one are sold to kill auctions. But that’s not true. I’ve seen them myself. They just destroy the registration papers so you can’t trace the horse back to it’s breeder. Lots of broken down Big Lick horses go through the kill auctions. My family had mules and donkeys . My dad was disabled so he would take a team of mules and plow peoples hillside gardens where a tractor could t safely go ( no mono tractors or rototillers in East Tennessee where I lived when I was a child “ . So I got tossed up on the backs of working mules a lot. Dad had two teams of two mules each team. Big rangy mules. I loved them for their patience. I could literally fall,asleep onnthe or backs , just lay back with on their rumps and they’d just walk slowly and softly around and graze wirh me asleep on their backs. They really loved the grooming I would give them. We had a creek and in the hot summer they would stand in the shallows and I’d wash them,off….. they wouid usually just roll right after so a waste of time but they sure loved it. I never got stepped on, kicked, bit or thrown …. They all seemed to understand I was a child and to be gentle wirh me. And a funny site is to see a working mule, get unharnessed, be all sweaty and watch the, roll in the dirt for a dirt bath. And as a personal pet I had a little Jenny that would ride or drive. Sweet little thing and too smart for her own good, she would open the gate, walk up the porch steps and stick her head through the screen door begging for cornbread! Lol! My mom hated that! My dad died and we had to sell all of the stock and that just broke my heart. The mules were braying as they were trailered off. Just killed me . If my husband and I can find a place more rural to downsize, I want to get a mammoth Jack to ride. ( Google Mammoth Jack, they have paints and Appaloosa colors too! So beautiful!) Mules and donkeys are just awesome for trail riding in my experience. . Safe and don’t take chances , , usually not easily spooked and have a unique outlook on life . My personal feeling is I would rather have a donkey or a mule than a horse. I’ve had some bad experiences wieh horses , some just being nasty and intentionally hurting people.

[@bradhamilton8509]

I feel auction horses can be great horses

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes 👍

[@paularicciuto6985]

I was not impressed with the rider on the Fjord horse using spurs! Grrr

[@cathlinejohnson1856]

I have a question regarding the mama pony with the sweet paint filly … while in the sales ring…she’s such a young foal, she’s obviously quite scared, is this kind of situation traumatic for her? Will it cause any problems for her training, emotional growth, trust, etc? Her mom seems super sweet and calm.

[@freespiritequestrian]

It is stressful. Only time will tell us she has ongoing trauma from it.

[@consadosambora5347]

I am sorry but that rider on that appaloosa she is really bad rider

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

that Appaloosa was like from another world

[@marylowe9875]

Wow, 10 years difference in his age!

[@boblani8150]

Hi ,just ran across your videos. Have watched several of them, totally enjoy them. I see we may both be Michiganders, I live in Allen Park, may I ask where you are. Well I have to watch some more, Take Care and enjoy all of your beautiful horses.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Wow how cool! I’m around Ann Arbor. Thanks for watching ❤️🐴☀️

[@Miricalie]

even tho evry auction is horrible i have seen so many auctions on youtube from rescue organisations and they are so much worse then this. most of them have a pen that is clean and are not cramped together. But auctions all together is something that no horse should go trough. TT if i could i would save them all

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes I’ve been to ones that aren’t so nice.

[@pjk1714]

I'm surprised they let you film.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yep 😀

[@deborahnay8736]

I just found this and I love this and going to sales.

[@freespiritequestrian]

❤️. I enjoy going with the opportunity to make a difference in horses lives ✨🐴💖.

[@samgould9930]

All the giant spurs, horrible!

[@sarajanesmith3892]

Beautiful horses!

[@freespiritequestrian]

They are!