“You own horses, you must be rich”

[@amber_matthews]

The way people have completely contorted the narrative of this video is honestly embarrassing. No where did I say I was poor, I was highlighting the common belief those who own horses pay for their horses from an excess/excessive level of wealth (think Veruca from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory). I am a middle class 25 year old girl who works 7 days a week making a career in horses to fund my sport (I also buy horses at the end of the road with no where else to go and train them up myself). I have been breaking in horses since I was 18 and have worked my ass off to create a successful business, however the strain of my horses financially is still very relevant, this is something many of us face and was a relatable video to THOSE. For those of you looking to make snide remarks and comments that’s fine but it’s purely a reflection of what you wanted to make of a video to fit your narrative.

[@4203105]

Cry more.

[@amber_matthews]

@@4203105not crying, just making a point because obviously most people need it spelled out.

[@AaronDav-nq8hk]

@@amber_matthews Beautiful horses and great video.... some people just dont get it...

[@tonygonzalez7055]

I get that its a short, and its jokes , but Wym you didn’t say you were poor ? You litterally go into how you eat cup o noodles daily and have $10 in your bank account?

[@amber_matthews]

@@tonygonzalez7055 Satire and exaggeration. It’s the internet. I don’t have thousands and thousands, I work and I am like majority of mid 20 year olds working my way up in the world both professionally and financially.

[@danielstanway2600]

"Im rich but spend it all on horses" is basically the point

[@sage5530]

bro has never seen a middle class person

[@danielstanway2600]

@sage5530 I don't even know any middle class people lol. To me, and most I know, they are rich

[@liamevans7661]

@@sage5530bro thinks middle class people own horses 😂 That’s rich bro behavior, 😂. Middle class is shrinking and struggles to pay for braces and healthcare necessities.

[@PeachDragon_]

"you own a house don't you?" No but i also don't own horses lmao

[@PeachDragon_]

​@@sage5530 the middle class doesn't exist anymore. Middle class people are poor now, and lower upper class people claim to be "middle class". Actual middle class people can afford neither horses nor a house nowadays, if you sacrifice a house for horses that makes you rich automatically, just not rich enough to have both a house and horses. Even in the 80s getting multiple horses was by no means middle class, now it's being rich, regardless of what you sacrifice to get them.

[@RheaBryson]

I do think you can’t leisurely have horses without being rich and more than two. I remember our middle class in my tiny town they would own one horse specifically to help around the farm and get to and from the store. They weren’t for “riding”. They were for work and essentials. But they were well off middle class which to everyone else is rich.

[@kellylucyglostott918]

I'm twice your age, and you're living the life I've dreamed of my whole life, but my parents didn't support. I still dream of owning a horse "one day" but that dream is becoming less likely with every passing year. You may not have a lot of money, but to me, you are rich. Best wishes on your career and all your hard work.

[@carlanderson7618]

Taking care of one horse is like taking care of 20 dogs. The vet bills are the real killer.

[@maggiecastle6568]

I am also comfortable while owning horses and I get the comment so much as well! I love your videos and how they spread awareness how horse people aren’t always ‘rich’ or ‘elite’ of ‘better than others’ were all humans and we all deserve love and respect, keep up the astounding work ❤

[@cowboy8474]

The $15 hourlies are PRESSED 😂

[@robinstewart2506]

The only persons that will leave negative comments have never woken up early before work to feed and snuggle with their horse or horses! They've never awakened in the middle of the night just to check on their horse or horses! Either you understand or you don't.

[@accapellaenthusiast5016]

If you’re lucky enough to own a pool, it comes with its own expenses. That doesn’t negate the fact that it took privilege and wealth to own the pool in the first place.

[@saltylikesalineicurn]

Do the noodles cook faster down under?! Ours take 3 min in the states 😅 ❤ i love your content, please dont stop! 👍👍

[@emmalee859]

The key difference is starting with boiled water. The UK ones start with tap/cold water so it takes an extra minute to boil the water. In South Africa (and probably Australia), you boil the kettle first. 😂 I cook UK 3 minute noodles in 2 minutes.

[@saltylikesalineicurn]

@@emmalee859 makes complete sense

[@cranegantry868]

We don't eat noodles, we eat kangaroo steaks.

[@emilyvos3249]

Exactly, youre able to afford all that, youre rich

[@catherinefoltz2824]

Oh for heaven's sake. I grew up in a rural area and most of the people we knew who owned horses weren't wealthy. How did they do it? They may have had the privilege of having land and/or a family farm (this doesn't mean you're rich), and community. People would help each other. Maybe you had a really experienced relative or friend who knew anything and everything about illnesses and knew how to treat most conditions. Maybe you grew your own hay or purchased it from a neighbor. Maybe in exchange for a pig butchering you built someone a shed. And yes, a lot of people in the last few decades reached the point where they just couldn't make ends meet, and would have to do the heartbreaking but necessary job of finding good homes for them. But I think her point stands that just because you have enough to keep animals, doesn't mean you're a mega millionaire. That is a misconception that a lot of people have, that she is directly playing off of in this video. Clearly she's choosing this lifestyle because she finds it rewarding. And I personally support it!

[@Blisscent]

Same except I don’t have horses, just crippling depression

[@jameswilliams3241]

Horses are four legged holes into which you throw money. You have to love them to commit to ownership.

[@KentuckyObjectivist]

Fr though. Nothing wrong with being well off lol It's something to be proud of.

[@dogvoter9973]

People, when did she say she was poor??? She is actively saying she is choosing to put her money elsewhere into things she loves. She has to make sacrifices bc she isn't insanely wealthy.

[@alexanderhay7358]

You don't own a horse. You pay for your best friends' existence

[@amber_matthews]

This is so true

[@SquishPanda]

Even if they have no money at all, this person is still rich in luck and happiness, it seems. Why deny it? If you are happy in life and want for nothing, then who cares about a label on it? Enjoy being rich and appreciate it. In the same way that you should appreciate having a good mom when others don't, you aren't an ass for having that. You're only an ass if you don't recognize that what you have is something special that not everyone has the privilege of experiencing.

[@nicolefloof]

Wow, she’s me, only with horses instead of computers… 😂

[@justinkelch4837]

How to make a small fortune with horses? Start with a large fortune.

[@HannahLeclair-f2u]

You have to be rich to have horses but once you have them you have no money

[@ZaynahZihoa]

Do vet costs next.

[@antoniopenteho8220]

You have a beautiful soul and you are a beautiful women. Thank you

[@juanitaross5492]

Lol, i was told i had my priorities mix up cause i bought new shoes for my horse every 4 weeks and bought myself a new pair once every 4 years. I can relate. Love my horses. If you need any tips on roman noodles recipes . I got very creative.

[@SUIII-im4ug]

I love horse 🐴

[@davidmaxcy1605]

Seems like you have the most important things to you Good Job Good life

[@rosieapplelemontart]

Aww all those people that thought you were rich will definitely change their minds now you've been condescending to them. Especially the people with broken down cars and no horses, they'll feel really bad for thinking you are relatively rich compared to them.

[@Archangel-cw7mq]

Nowhere was she condescending. Also, the skit isn't addressing claims of "relatively rich compared to them", it's addressing claims of "rich" which is different.

[@kurik1439]

Accountability after being called out = 0

[@luanita307]

It's true you have to be at least monetarily stable to have a horse, especially multiple ones. But if you can get the first one and incorporate them into your finances (paying rides, riding lessons) you can at least get the money back

[@Whispy_paws]

My sisters car is 21 years old lmao 😂

[@reservedaccuont2769]

Not much of a DnD player, more like a passive watcher (the game's quite diverse and a lot, it's interesting!) But 19:26, that effect toes the line of space-time ability thingies... I'm sure any means of artificial love is rightfully regulated, but _time_ is..very fragile, I'd say. At least it's just a bit into the future! No stark manipulations maybe, just a glimpse into a future (alternate dimensions of future possible? The repulsion alternative somewhere out there?) I have a lot of thoughts into this, but I just might be overthink8ng, and I'm not a DnD player so I don't think I have the rights to debate about it. Anyway, I think there's more story-wise I'd like to say, but that might take too long. Love your videos! So very authentic(? As in playing into the world itself), immersive(!) audios effects, and your voice as calming and charming as ever. Just amazing content. Thank you!

[@mortado28parkour]

Damn... I'm in the same place but I got 0 horses lol. I'm just a concrete cowboy tryna get by in the city. I miss the ranch.

[@vernaclevinger5716]

She's not wrong.

[@alcabakacermajda8318]

You can afford three horses? You're rich, lady. We are saving, just to buy another used car, because we are just prolonging lifespan of a 15 year old car.

[@amber_matthews]

My horses are my work/income, not just purely for fun 😊

[@FieKleMis]

Take-home-notice to all parents: Make your children love horses! They will never ever have enough money left to buy (other) drugs. (Please excuse my awful English, I am a L2.)

[@vic028]

Nice meme. Relatable car meme

[@snickerswo1f519]

I thibk you're at least UPPER middle class. But you seme wealthy enough honestly

[@Velvetrose737]

You definitely have to be wealthy to own horses, the cost of feeding them and taking them to a vet and looking after them, then you definitely need to be wealthy 😮

[@Archangel-cw7mq]

Had multiple horses in the family when I was younger. We weren't rich, we were middle-class.

[@Freedomfred25]

Me who is in poverty with a horse 👁️👄👁️

[@minoraavem922]

I don't have nice food. I have a 18 year old car that is barley hanging on. I don't have a house, I have a realy small flat in a dirty, ruff neighborhood. I can't afford a vacation. I work 48 hours the week in a heavy body working job. But I also can't afford a horse. 😂

[@MattHare714]

Bummer.. alcohol? Coca? Maraj?

[@minoraavem922]

@@MattHare714 no alk, no cola, just water. What is Maraj?

[@FamilyAccountOne]

​​@@MattHare714 for what the heck is maraj

[@T_gaming28]

​@@minoraavem922 marijuana aka weed

[@bibbo3167]

“Im not rich” *pans to $40k in horses*

[@winshowplace]

If you're spending all your money on horses, but don't own a house, don't have a nice car, can't go on vacation, that's a choice. You're still wealthy. You just choose to spend your money on horses.

[@tieKITE]

By that thought everybody is wealthy

[@kerrymti1151]

@@tieKITE They are saying if you can afford a house, new car or vacation you are wealthy, I agree. I cannot afford ANY of those (or a horse), I am not wealthy.

[@TinaNewtonArt]

Truth

[@stellastella99]

This. I can't afford any of the things she mentioned in the video and I still don't have money for a horse either. If you're spending all your money on horses that doesn't mean you're poor, it just means you're spending all your money on horses. And I say this as someone who loves horses but can't even afford to ride horses at all at the moment.

[@rainy-matcha]

REAL! This video is basically saying she is rich and just spends a majority of her money on horses. It came off as very tone deaf :((

[@glonky427]

This does not come accross as relatable. Its giving out of touch.

[@Blynxe]

Dude she literally said she was middle class. She never said she was poor

[@Holsss77]

​@@Blynxe saying you never have more than £10 in your bank sounds like claiming to be poor to me

[@subutai8458]

​@@Blynxe if she can even buy one horse shes richer than most of us let alone multiple with all the accesories and afford living expenses shes far from middle class buddy

[@FinW.]

@@Blynxeand the guy who commented never said she said that, it’s out of touch and not relatable, which is facts

[@Rose29137]

I can relate to it 😂

[@chicken]

Owning horses is a luxury, not a sign of poverty. If you can afford them, you are wealthy.

[@georgebeckons539]

omg chicken

[@valeriemikan1960]

It's actually really important to have $1k-$5k in your bank account at all times when owning horses, even just one. Accidents happen and vet bills are very expensive.

[@idunusegoogleplus]

She's exaggerating of course.

[@Hopeincoming]

Too many people these days have horses and cannot logistically afford them. Unfortunately, only the horses suffer as a result of this.

[@valeriemikan1960]

@@idunusegoogleplus yeah I know and I even debated on posting my comment lol cause I wasn't sure if people would think I didn't realize that.

[@winry2357]

I have $1-5k for my dog, I can’t image be a horse bill.

[@tymondabrowski12]

​@@idunusegoogleplus Maybe, but over half of USA citizens couldn't handle a 1k emergency. It's even less common to have a fully funded emergency fund (like 6 months of living expenses or let's say 10k, whatever is higher).

[@isaiahreinmiller9311]

Money is not represented by what you don’t have but what you spend it on

[@artysus]

my dad once said "a horse is a hole in the field you throw money into." we owned 2 horses at the time. he is absolutely right. but yea. horses are fun

[@user-bg2oi4bz3p]

Horses are hay burners.

[@torigreene6353]

My dad used to say that when i asked for one. He alays said wed get a cow to ride instead if anything

[@tmart43]

If you got to really rich towns, all the kids are like this. “I’m not rich, I only have a small mansion😂”

[@Roxxie-The-Imp]

My friend says the EXACT same thing like ok sure 😅

[@georgebeckons539]

Facts they're all like this.

[@MOTHISNTAVAILABLE]

I think people often mistake “not rich” with poor, because yeah, you’re not rich, but you’re definitely not poor. If a “not rich” person were to have a serious financial issue, they would have to get rid of their luxuries, such as a nice car, or a vacation, or in your case, horses. If a poor person had a serious financial issue they would be homeless. Be grateful that you have the luxuries you do, a lot of us don’t have them

[@mamasprincess1024]

Wow a sensible person spotted 😍🤌love u dear

[@alex.profi27]

She doesn t have luxuries and she shouldn t be grateful for stuff she worked for And your financial situation is your own fault

[@d.laveyyy]

​@alex.profi27 horses are luxuries babes, we no longer rely on them for transportation. shit even cars are luxuries

[@alex.profi27]

@@d.laveyyy uhm,card are luxuries And hell lot more extensive than horses And having horses would be like one luxury Some people waste their money on extensive,unimportant,stupid shit She makes a living out of those horses

[@MOTHISNTAVAILABLE]

@@alex.profi27 how is it my fault I’m poor when I’m not legal working age? How the fuck am I supposed to make money? Are homeless children to blame for their own misfortunes? Yeah grow up

[@jackalyn00]

I disagree. As someone who had ridden horses since childhood you definitely have to have money, unless you’re neglecting your horses. I had to give it up because my family fell on hard financial times where we had a hard time paying for food let alone a horse.

[@mkeladz]

Yeh, my mother is very successful so we have the privilege of having 5 of our own horses and horses are definitely a lot of money, there is no way anyone who doesnt have a lot of income would be able to help maintain a healthy life for a horse

[@CapitalWorksPro]

My ex's mother had a lot of horses (at least 4 but my memory is not great it may actually have been 5 or 6) my ex also had 1, her sister had 1, and they had a pony. Mom worked at Red Wing Shoes for 25 years, and Dad was an ORT. They made really good money together and were barely making it. Got really tight when hay prices got insane. (I lived at their house briefly in my 20's). They drove vehicles they could afford and their house was starting to sink at the foundation. There's definitely a great deal of privilege in being able to have horses. The land to keep them on is already a huge advantage (assuming it's grassland and not dead). Someone definitely has to give these kids a headstart for them to be able to have these horses at all, or it wouldn't be feasible for them right now without a dump truck loaded with hundred dollar bills.

[@Eludinium]

Hey Amber what was that again about only "non horsey" people disagreeing with you?

[@awkwardautistic]

​​@@EludiniumWe didn't have a lot of money at all growing up... and I had a horse. Yeah you have to have some money... but don't need to be anything near rich.

[@Jpassione58]

My wife and I owned a couple of horses for a while. She really loved her horse Bill, but we had to get rid of him because we came on hard financial times and we are by no means rich. Horses eat money and shit work. So if you want to have no money and work constantly get a horse😂

[@gh0stpuppi333]

This comment section is so real. My takeaway from that video was “ohhhh so you’re privileged, cool.”

[@sage5530]

its really sad to see so many poor people in the comments who dont know what being middle class looks like, i hope you aren't struggling so much in the future !

[@shadow14805]

It's incredible how much people can't talk about their good life at all without some unfortunate souls getting immensely offended over it.

[@emmettolson3499]

@@shadow14805the problem is when privileged people pretend to have it bad. It’s okay to admit you’re rich or privileged, but it’s weird to be so tone deaf that you outwardly deny your privilege for things actual poor people would consider a luxury.

[@shadow14805]

@@emmettolson3499 If you could point to where in the video in which she "pretended to have it bad," that would be extremely helpful.

[@sorrythatimsorry]

@@shadow14805that was pretty much the whole premise of the video lmao

[@ljeans531]

No one is forcing anyone to own horses. Its a luxury to even have the option to rough it with horses. Most dont even have the option to CHOOSE a dog over disposable income. Let alone multiple horses. You ARE wealthy, you just chose to spend your money on things that dont directly affect your standard of living. And thats ok. But pls dont try to debunk your financial status by pretending others can't care for the horses you buy.

[@rainy-matcha]

YES. THIS.

[@IsabellaReyes-kw9mz]

​@@icarusgotooclose I agree

[@courier6ix9ine95]

@@icarusgotooclose saying “this is the reason I eat 2 min noodles everyday”and “this is why I can’t afford new clothes. And won’t be getting any next paycheck” sounds like someone saying they’re struggling. And the bit about the car being 10 years old, that sounds like what rich person thinks is a struggle or hardship. Most people would be saying any of that because they have low paying jobs or got fired. The “this is why I don’t own a house” is especially wild when you realize all that was because she spends tens of thousands on horses, equipment, vetting, and then the recurring cost of feeding and caring for them, then on top of all that there’s the money she pays to lodge them since she said she doesn’t own property.

[@miffedmax3863]

​@@icarusgotooclose what poor person has 100k to spend on a truck? And I presume you mean the truck itself and not all the expenses of owning the vehicle after the fact, like petrol, insurance, road tax, etc.

[@Jowen0wen]

Did you even watch the video?

[@youtubekc123]

I like when wealthy people explain how theyre not technically wealthy. Actually, Jessica, most poor people arent poor with horses... Theyre just regular poor. 😂

[@mimilapin]

this isn't wealth lmaooooo

[@youtubekc123]

@@mimilapin then you are delusional 😅 but glad your life has been so #blessed

[@BirdOnATypwriter]

There is a difference between being poor an being not rich. Of course she is not poor, because otherwise she would probably not be able to have horses at all and still have all the problems she talked about, but if she were rich, she could have horses and not have the problems she talked about.

[@sauntering6952]

@@youtubekc123you are clearly the delusional one in this comment section. people can be not rich and still be able to get horses. not rich doesn't automatically mean poor, and that shows how your brain works by you saying that. you shouldn't assume the meanings of words when it clearly spells itself out for you. NOT RICH ≠ POOR. like my family, we are not rich we dont live in a big house but we're still able to afford 2 horses. in your way of thinking, everyone who has 2 or more kids is rich because kids are expensive. in reality having anything doesn't automatically make you rich. you can have a tesla and still not be rich because you saved up money only for the tesla. your logic is DELULU mf

[@ShaleanRendell]

God I hate horses

[@upd0g1]

Lol rich people coping about being rich is the funniest shit. The free space on the bingo card is “worked my ass off”

[@classmst89]

"Arent i relatable? I too struggle to feed my stable full of horses, just like the peasants" 😂😂😂

[@georgebeckons539]

she thinks working 7 days a week on a peaceful stable is the same as minimum wage or 9-5. It's laughable.

[@gameboy008]

"I'm not rich because I spend all my money" has to be one of the most out of touch things I've heard in a really long time.

[@AD-ts6gq]

That sums it up pretty nice actually, lol

[@shadow14805]

Yes? A rich person would be physically unable to spend all their money on horses alone. They'd have plenty left for other shit. Not sure what your point is here.

[@gameboy008]

@@shadow14805 but she's trying to convince everyone she's not rich.

[@Loast_Toast]

@@shadow14805rich doesn’t just mean billionaire rich. When 99% of the wealth belongs to them we all have to share the 1% that’s left. When her and the lawyer are in the same boat then yea. To a normal American she’s rich.

[@shadow14805]

@@Loast_Toast A horse riding school makes about as much as a farmer does, since when does that put them into the same boat as lawyers? Regardless, the immense wealth and power of millionaires (which is usually what people think of when talking about "rich people"), let alone _billionaires,_ should not at all be put in the same category as the amount of money a high-end lawyer makes, let alone the manager of a small horse riding school.

[@Horror_culture-]

“I’m not rich! I can just afford to have multiple of almost every girls childhood dream while at the detriment of myself” 🤪 I already eat cup noodles every day but I still don’t have enough to take care of 5 horses too on the side.

[@Gojo-nq3rd]

No one asked

[@nayeonrocksmyworld]

you can literally get horses for FREE the horse itself CHEAP

[@bunnylover9245]

​@@nayeonrocksmyworld🤨

[@nayeonrocksmyworld]

@@bunnylover9245 what girl ?

[@slothisasin8240]

​@@nayeonrocksmyworld That's actually true. You can get a lot of horses for what it would cost to slaughter them, people just don't want problematic horses. If you want a horse that is safe, with papers, that's been broken in, vaccinated and that you can ride they start being really expensive. I know someone who got a 5 year old for $500, he was crazy but is doing well now.

[@JoshuaRed-v4f]

This is how upperclass people pretend theyre poor

[@amber_matthews]

Never said we’re poor but we are NOT rich the majority of us

[@lauraklaric6029]

if i had enough to buy a horse and maintain him properly id consider myself RICH AF (in life xD)

[@ria2453]

Saying that we're not rich does not mean we're calling ourselves poor. Also, being rich in this context for the video means having a great deal of money, or "plentiful; in abundance" as google tells you. Owning horses will rarely allow majority of horse owners to have extra money just left over. Yes horses are expensive. Yes "rich" is more than just liquid money but that's not the point. Horse owners are not rich over half of the time because they're constantly struggling financially and even if they did sell their horse they wouldn't make much off of it. It would not make them suddenly richer by doing so anyways. Besides that, this is just a joke about how expensive horses are.

[@lauraklaric6029]

@@ria2453 i got that and the video is amazing yes. understand what you're trying to say but having plentifull does mean you can afford certain things, and having horse is one of them xD i do understand you dont have any money cuz your horse needs, but understand that some can not afford to have a horse to spend all their money on... unless he can provide me food and living

[@ria2453]

@@lauraklaric6029 I don't think you understand what I was saying at all.

[@milaboyd7639]

Okay but some people go through the same thing without the exotic animals you CHOSE to have. You're rich, stop trying to be poor just to be relatable and trendy 😒

[@irisleli5151]

Middle class people also exist

[@shadow14805]

Where was she trying to be poor? She just spoke about the facts of her life and you got upset.

[@The_only_wolf_of_lots]

​@shadow14805 "I can't remember the last time I had more than $10" that is literally admiting poverty. What are you on, you're like going through every comment like a die hard fan, hating on everyone who doesn't like the vid. it's a little much.

[@kichiwafles4190]

"Rich" is being able to afford to properly care for horses. They take a lot of time, land and expensive care. Having the option to spend that money is to have more money than than an average person.

[@Editorialzero]

Girl you have money to spend on horses. They are on your parent’s massive land. I don’t own a home, my car breaks down all the time (and has no towing capacity lmao), I buy clothes for myself once a year, and I eat cheap. I don’t do that because I have horses, I do that because I actually truly don’t have money. Wealthy people get to make decisions as to how they spend their money, and if you have so much disposable income that you get to take good care of multiple horses, you are wealthy. Every day you have the option of selling the horses and using that money to live an extremely nice lifestyle. It’s not a competition, I came from a very privileged background and have a lot of benefits for that that others don’t get so I don’t pretend to have less than I’m working with. I think you’re just ignorant to what being poor or going through hard times really looks like. It looks like having no options, and even though I’m sure you would never get rid of a horse to make your finances easier, you have plenty of options to change that.

[@amber_matthews]

My horses are my income so no I can’t just get rid of them and be in a different financial position, but thanks for your assumption.

[@bizzapandare1209]

​@@amber_matthews i just love how you discarded everything people write to you, how do you ignore the bigger problem with this "satire" and you blame your viewers- people who are giving you thier watch time - for not understand HOw THIs Is SAtIrE And U A Re Not RICh You are truly arrogant.

[@Exl_Kaldra]

@@amber_matthews you would definitely be in a different financial position one were you really never could own a house/food/car/clothes.

[@shairafaiza7261]

@@amber_matthews with all due respect, you're a bit out of touch with how poverty ravages people and destroys lives. that's why people are upset, it's nothing personal.

[@ezraprince6681]

​@@shairafaiza7261except it is personal for all these poor people getting so offended by a satire video.

[@Fluid1227]

Love the deflection of the only question that matters 😂 “how do you afford this” cause we all know an actual answer would basically translate to “I’m rich”

[@amber_matthews]

If you watched any of my other videos you would know I work 7 days a week with multiple streams of income including my own equine business. It’s not easy.

[@Fluid1227]

@@amber_matthews you still dodged the question in the video, and ain't denying it now. Could have even just said this in the video, but then the facade would be broken 🤡 you rich, just accept it

[@梨-i5l]

@@amber_matthews This annoys me. You are choosing between horses and a house. I grew up with a mother who was choosing between feeding her kids or heating the house in winter. I can't afford a car, let alone a horse and I work full time. I might never have a mortgage. You have money and you spend it on your horses. Just be honest. Even I know in my own country I am poor but if I moved to certain countries I'd be rich and others there are in even more poverty. This whole video is punching down that why people are not reacting how you expected. Whilst we're here you shouldn't even be riding horses. Give them a herd and space to run without having to bear the weight of a human on their spine.

[@ezraprince6681]

​@@Fluid1227She's decently well off because she worked her ass off and continues to do so. While you're laying on your couch crying about it because you're not willing to put in the same work to make money.

[@Fluid1227]

@@ezraprince6681 Cool it with the self projection bro, All I did was point out that she dodged the question because admitting shes rich, regardless of how she got there, would ruin the facade shes creating for herself. I couldn't care less how much or how little money anyone makes, I just despise fake people 🙂

[@xxglowenxx]

Yeahhh, but you still need a certain level of privilege to even think they're an option. Lessons are EXPENSIVE and theres only so many positions available to try and work at the barn for free lessons. Then theres being able to afford buying the horse, the land/boarding place, the feed, the equipment, the vet bills, the water, etc. Even if theyre draining your account, you still need enough revenue coming in to keep the horse, and that means youre richer than most. If anything, this is just showing that youre living outside your means I see the humor in the video, but some of these comments are....out of touch....

[@jayskate6631]

When you look at it that way every one in the world is privileged though, there’s only so many jobs cleaning toilets so I guess even toilet cleaners are privileged

[@xxglowenxx]

@jayskate6631 are you SERIOUSLY comparing having a *horse* to having indoor plumbing? Talk about comparing an unripe crab apple to a prime cut of wagyu beef 😒

[@jayskate6631]

@@xxglowenxx and that’s why talking about privilege always makes you look dumb, depending on the circumstances even the most “unprivileged” person is a lot more privileged then the kids in Africa who get their hand chopped off and then even THEY are privileged compared to the ones who will starve to death in the next 24 hours and they themselves are privileged to all the locked up sex slaves that are raped and tortured every day of their lives wishing for death.

[@Exl_Kaldra]

@@icarusgotooclose i technically live in the top 23% while making $24,000 annually because i have no debt.

[@OrnamentalPlague]

lol yes because they are on a level of trying to believe in their point so much they've taken jumping the shark to special levels @@xxglowenxx

[@silverdoe9477]

I spend money on what makes me feel good. Animals are directly helping my mental health. They are the reason I get up in the morning. ❤️ Insurance is expensive, but they are worth it.

[@-VoDkAsVengeance-]

So... you _are_ rich. You're privileged enough to spend thay money on a horse and then spend more money caring for the horse. Liking animals doesn't mean you aren't rich. If someone annually donated all of their wealth, that doesn't mean they aren't rich... that means they chose not to spend their wealth on themself.

[@sage5530]

bro if being rich is being able to buy things for a hobby then damn im fucking rich! she's spending all her money on this, youre spending all youre money on your apartment. stop complaining and get a second job or move somewhere cheaper because no one is interested in hearing people are rich for being middle class

[@sage5530]

bro has no concept of how much this person is spending... genuinely it hurts me to see so many poor ass people in the comments like its not hard to be lower class and shut up about people who make $500 more than u like bro stop being salty over other people living slightly above you

[@-VoDkAsVengeance-]

@@sage5530 You clearly lack basic reading comprehension skills lmfao

[@shadow14805]

Making 30K a year isn't rich. How much do you think an LSA makes? Because it isn't much (slightly more than a teacher's salary), and my LSA can afford to look after a horse. You look at the world in a depressingly black and white view and have done exactly zero research on the finances of a horse, but still think you know enough to speak on the topic, because of course you do.

[@drowningincats3921]

Owning large breed animals and bragging about how little money you have, it’s not the flex you think it is. As someone who worked for a veterinarian it’s not so cute when your horse has medical issues and you can’t pay for it. In fact, you don’t even know where to begin to come up with money for it. I believe anyone who owns a large animal should have at least $2000 in the bank just for medical emergencies for that animal. For a small breed animal I recommend $500

[@amber_matthews]

It’s not a flex, it’s satire and exaggerated for horse owners.

[@theinvisiblewoman5709]

@@amber_matthewsvery bad satire

[@OrnamentalPlague]

Pretty sure not even horse owners all agree with this one. It may be satire, but it's tone deaf, and the fact you don't understand this person's bewilderment is exactly why people are taking the mickey out of this video.

[@Thiccems69]

@@OrnamentalPlaguegod you all are so cringe like calm the fuck down

[@butasimpleidiotwizard]

​@@OrnamentalPlagueI don't get how you simultaneously understand the video perfectly and think it's valid but then still think it's tone deaf. Like. It's not her fault she got the wrong audience for this one but I've never heard someone say horse owners must be rich who did not mean in the glamorous way, the reaction in the comments is such a weird internet bubble thing it's got nothing to do with this video being ""tone deaf"" it's just people choosing to take it the wrong way because they want to be angry and they're choosing the wrong person to be angry at that, bring this kind of aggressive energy to the government and maybe some of those things that keep people in poverty will get fixed, but nah let's just blame the horse girl for reminding them that life sucks instead of trying to actually change anything I'm sure thats better

[@kikiy1712]

More like. “ you own horses,you’d be rich if you didn’t “

[@amber_matthews]

THIS

[@steph0xGx]

Most people arent rich enough to make the choice to have horses either. The tac room probably is worth more than most peoples hosuehold belongings

[@SaviourInDistress]

​@@amber_matthewsand you dont see the issue here? Privilege up the wahoo with you

[@mstar8696]

💯👌 Soooo true 😂😂

[@shadow14805]

​​@@SaviourInDistressThere is absolutely no issue with her talking about her lifestyle. Sorry if that upsets you so much.

[@SpcNATlON]

You missed the mark here. People aren't comtorting the narative of the video. They are interpreting it as you presented it. I dont have money because i have an expensive hobby and im upset that im broke. My wife and I are 25 and love racing. We put absolutely way to much of our income into racing. We are willing to eat ramen a couple times a week, not buy clothes, we bought a 10 year old truck to tow the cars. Its a stupidly expensive fun hobby that will require sacrifices if your not in the top tax bracket. BUT if you or i stopped our hobby today we'd both have new cars, we'd both have nice houses, new clothes ect. The whole video you complained about not having all these nice things. "I cry myself to sleep because i only have 10 dollars in my account". If you would have injected some humor about being broke and not complained the whole video it whould have been recieved better.

[@kimj2770]

When I did my auto technician apprenticeship, I remember a wagon that would come in for servicing that was always full of feed it had a bumper sticker on it that said, "Poverty is owning a horse."

[@Diabloshado]

A homeless man was knocking on my door at 2 am screaming and this is normal to me. Enough said.

[@lilacheart_]

sick, that happens in a lot of places regardless of income.

[@rosefulmadness]

ok?

[@rosefulmadness]

congrats ig, you've never lived in a rural area and it shows

[@sage5530]

okay and? what does that have to do with this video. now it just sounds like you make bad life decisions on where to live - are there no other low income housing units available? or do you just like to complain?

[@sage5530]

also yeah i agree with other comments. this is also normal for tons of other people regardless of income.

[@codyringer1857]

"It's unfair I made choices!" 😂

[@shadow14805]

Where did she say that?

[@soul-ringgames8835]

​@@shadow14805 I decided to feed my horses instead of myself is a choice

[@shadow14805]

@@soul-ringgames8835 Where did she say it was unfair? Why should she be shamed for her choices? Why is her life your buisness?

[@soul-ringgames8835]

@@shadow14805 By saying that she cant eat well while also saying she can spend money on horse feed, while trying to pretend she doesnt have money. Use your context clues. Something doesnt have to be word for word to be said. She's trying to play oh Im not good on money when in reality its Im not good at priorities.

[@saraaaf]

Don't downplay the fact that you can afford to take care of yourself, your bills and your animals, yeah you may have $10 left over but the fact that you could pay for the it all to begin with shows you ARE RICH. Most people can't afford any of that to start with let alone to upkeep it each month 🙄🙄🙄 try telling someone on food stamps who's behind months on bills that you aren't rich but can buy a new horse 🙄 your perspective is trash.

[@Helena-vg2ii]

The rich and the middle class are two different things. As a middle-class horse owner who earns $45,000 per year, the majority of my paycheck goes towards my horse and my bills meaning I have about $15-20 to spend on food and essentials for the week. If I were rich it would be a very different story.

[@Exl_Kaldra]

​@@Helena-vg2ii all it is is that you got your money in a liquid asset. just like millionaires and billionaires who put all there money in to assets. your assets are what make you rich not your money in pocket. i live on $10-12 at the end of the month at $24,000 a year but i have no assets to fall back on like you do. the the big difference between you and i is you most likely have some form of debt while i don't so in wealth in the us im in the top 23% do to 77% of people in the us have some form of debt. but these are all opportunity costs.

[@ezraprince6681]

yikes.. it sounds like you're honestly just jealous? You don't have to be rich for this stuff.. I make 50k a year and worked my way up. It's not her fault you can't find a way to save money. Y'all got so offended and upset over a satire video.

[@Exl_Kaldra]

@@ezraprince6681 the thing is with all the horses and upkeep of those horses she is also unable to save money.

[@Kyiecutie]

Bean soup.

[@ilyssa7671]

Love if you can’t afford to eat sell a horse. You are most likely mistreating your horses if you don’t have any money because that means you can’t afford to feed them. I mean this kindly but if you have no money, nobody is gaining anything out of this and you need to sell the horses to someone who can take care of them and themselves. ❤

[@amber_matthews]

Horse owners put all our money back INTO our horses, they’re my career. The money I make goes back into the business.

[@cranegantry868]

She's got plenty, don't worry.

[@cute.as.duck2.69]

Horse = every penny! Also who needs a house??? You have a trailer!!

[@drifty_draws]

FR. I practically already live in my barn, why not make it my house?

[@Warriorbob-im5py]

I have a small starter home and I’m considering selling it and getting a cheaper 3 horse trailer with a living quarters and finding a 10 acre lot that needs cleared and plopping it there. It’s me, the dog and the horse lol don’t need much.

[@JoshuaRed-v4f]

@@drifty_draws many basic rational thoughts

[@Spicyramenmama]

My daughter rode horses for years. It was $90 an hour to ride 3 times a week and summer camp was $1000 for one week. The lady had 12 kids in camp for the week, thats $12K plus the kids mucked the stalls and groomed the horses. They ate pizza and spaghetti for dinner and cereal for breakfast. If you have horses you can absolutely make money.

[@amber_matthews]

The insurance to do something like that, have 12 kid safe horses and ensure you have the staff to actually legally do that is VERY expensive.

[@tasha3757]

@@amber_matthews Always be grateful for what you have. You’re living a much better life than about 90% of the population. I do understand it can still be tough though. @Spicyramenmama $12k back then when you were raising your daughter is NOT at all the same as $12k today. Inflation rates have accelerated in the last 5-20 years. There was indeed a point in time where being able to afford $1k on XYZ hobby was insane, but nowadays, earning a six figure income of $100k doesn’t cut it anymore. Basically what I’m trying to say is that there is a middle ground to all of this. Yes, OP creator should have gratitude for the life she’s living. But on the other hand, those who are assuming she’s rolling around in cash also forget that the state of our economy right now and that this isn’t 2001 anymore.

[@lisahenry20]

High revenue but also high costs. That equals not much profit. In England, a week of childcare (no horses) can be £150 to £200 a week ($190 to £250). Add onto that horse costs (even if the kids are helping with labour, they still need to have supervision and paying for food, bedding, etc), equipment, building costs, and other things. And consider that during the holidays is probably when they make the most money. They need to make enough during the busy times to cover the quiet times.

[@JoshuaRed-v4f]

@@lisahenry20 the kids would be paying to do your labor. Capitalism.baby

[@lisahenry20]

@@JoshuaRed-v4f while also giving you additional work to do, overall probably giving you more work.

[@millyHRT]

To have just a saddle, I would have to give up my entire life😊

[@gothbimbo9470]

its giving “its not rich we just live comfortably”

[@gothbimbo9470]

“i eat two minute noodles every day” cool you still own horses.

[@gothbimbo9470]

jesus christ “i cry myself to sleep at night but its fun!” nobody feels bad for you. there are children watching their parents shoot up right now

[@sage5530]

bro someones mad they cant get a job

[@shadow14805]

That's exactly what it is. Not everyone who earns more than 10K a year is the top 1%.

[@gothbimbo9470]

@@shadow14805 im guessing you also just “live comfortably” because if you were actually poor youd know that 10k a year isnt shit and 50k a year is working paycheck to paycheck depending on if you have a family or not.

[@lucy-rr9ch]

it’s alright, the horses make it worth it 😂❤

[@grayblanchard]

Horses aren’t hobbies. They take a lot of energy and finances, but are totally worth it.

[@amber_matthews]

So worth it! ❤️

[@yohjipenislmao]

Cries in rich privilege

[@shadow14805]

Where was she crying?

[@4hkid]

Owning a horse doesn’t make you rich in any way my trainer owns 3 and in no way is she rich but owning a horse you learn where your money priorities are and you learn how to save and spend money fairly and equally on yours and your horses needs.

[@Roxxie-The-Imp]

@@4hkiddo you know how expensive horses even are??

[@Jays.cck.washer]

@@Roxxie-The-Imp “The average cost of a hobby horse is about $3,000. According to Seriously Equestrian, the most expensive horse breeds can cost up to $250,000”

[@joyceparks02]

I own various exotic animals (no horses lol) and I felt this on a very deep personal level, we make it work and I wouldn’t trade my animals for anything 🥰❤️

[@aurieamoore5823]

SAME. I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SAY. I don't own horses at all, but I've never felt so called out in my life. Right now I'm wearing goodwill shoes that ive worn for so long, what was once ventilation mesh is now just straight-up ventilation. Mesh not included. But my snakes just got Arcadia ShadeDweller UVB upgrades, and my next RodentPro order is coming up. I'm filling that damn box. I had rice and beans for lunch and dinner yesterday. My snakes have their own fridge. I don't even know what a vacation is, but my boa is IMG.

[@joyceparks02]

@@aurieamoore5823 that’s awesome! 🤩 👏 funds are short atm but I’m hoping on more UVB upgrades for some of the reptiles soon! Frozen rodent order is also hopefully in the works too cause’ these pet store frozen prices and quality are just yuck 🤢

[@whatshappening708]

They're still a luxury that I could never afford, you say you can't buy yourself new food or That you eat cheap because of them, that's my situation but that's just because I have genuine economic hardship. They're beautiful, and I'm sure they're fulfilling, but yes, owning horses shows you are financially well off. Especially owning more than one

[@dizzysdoings]

10 year old car? My truck is a 2005. 😅

[@EmoCatXP]

My 2003 Toyota drives like a dream 😂 not scared of it breaking down one bit

[@gabbyhanlon6120]

My car is a 94' ford festiva!! 30 years old in the new year. It's like a Coke can on wheels hahahaha

[@og4407]

If it's only 10 years old and breaks down every day it's probably missed a few services.

[@Kyiecutie]

@@og4407it’s a jeep.

[@boboften9952]

You made your choice You win your prize " listen to your winging tone in your voice " Your choice .

[@basil6672]

If the horse is the REASON you can’t afford nice things (meaning you otherwise could) yes you are wealthy 😭

[@CrypticCobra]

This isn't even a joke, IK horse owners exactly like this. they complain constantly that they are so expensive and rarely ever display any actual passion for their hobbies yet the thought of you know... making good decisions is insulting to them.

[@pietaallanby2762]

As an equestrian I agree with every statement and keep making amazing content!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sadbeans8471]

I know having horses doesn't mean you're rich, but it still doesn't mean you're poor. She can afford to make sacrifices and invest her money on her horses, while a huge amount of people just can't afford to do those same things she's sacrificing and they're still not able to afford anything else, like a horse. As someone said in another comment, a lot of people confuse "not rich" with "poor". A "not rich" person is able to sacrifice some things for the sake of, for example, owning a horse. If an emergency happens, they're probably not going to be happy or able to afford it right away, but if the same things happened to a poor person they would lose everything. I don't 100% like her statements because she's kinda making it seem like she's poor even while owning horses, but that isn't really the reality. I know that wasn't her intention, I think she just doesn't realize that being able to make sacrifices for the things she loves is still a privilege.

[@sage5530]

@@sadbeans8471when did the creator say this video was about being poor lmao, u just wana be mad ?

[@sage5530]

@@sadbeans8471you literally agreed with the video in your first sentence, why did you create a whole argument

[@carinag4635]

no but acting like being cute and quirky for actively CHOOSING to live in a lower standards is what's pissing people off. some people don't even have a choice. shes bragging about not being able to afford food or clothing when other people cant afford food or clothing because they LITERALLY are living paycheck to paycheck and can barely afford living expenses@@sage5530

[@LeahTargaryen]

It’s honestly my dream to have a piece of land and some horses. Working hard to try and get it one day

[@RainRoses20]

Y’all are such children. It’s a video. You don’t like it or take it the wrong way? Then scroll. Don’t fight like immature kids who don’t get what they want or don’t hear what they want to hear. This is just her content. Have an issue? Well great because nothing will change. You can only control yourself, and obviously y’all aren’t doing it very well. And by commenting on her video you are supporting her in a way. Please be civil, grow up, and stop whining. Loved your video, I joke like this all the time with my friend and honestly when I get horses this is exactly what I could see myself saying 😂 I’m excited to go to college and start learning equine science and become a horse veterinarian. I don’t have the money for horses but maybe in the future I will. Love your channel, don’t listen to haters ❤

[@Squishmallowfan-ky8pl]

As someone who has had horses for almost my entire life I can say yes I’m broke but I’d do anything for my babies even if they are older than me

[@xxbongobazookaxx7170]

As a student I get myself cup noodles to treat myself when studying, my house mate (who owns horses) is somehow sending more in a week than I do over a month and claims to have money problems.

[@amandaneilly9587]

No no I was rich and then I got horses,,, that’s how that sentence works… also never related more than I did to the car comment 🤣

[@masjuggalo]

So you're paying rent for your horses or we just going to ignore the 40 acre ranch?

[@amber_matthews]

Where’s the 40 acre ranch?

[@MiochiMii]

Maybe I'm just bitter from spending 20 years in poverty (I'm 20), but you are rich. You are genuinely just choosing to live like that. If you truly wanted, you could just not buy horses, or find a place who can take your horses in, and live comfortably. Actually lower class people don't have a choice in the matter

[@sage5530]

no, you're just bitter. as a 20 year old who spent 20 years in lower to middle class, this is something i could afford. and i wear goodwill daily. just save money. you are simply bitter and therapy could help it! your money troubles shouldnt effect others.

[@sage5530]

also actually lower class people absolutely do have a choice in the matter many times. after 20 years, the fact you're still in poverty is concerning and i hope that more into your adult years you can manage your money and time better. it sounds like a you and your parents problem honestly.

[@MiochiMii]

@@sage5530 I hope you don't have to learn first hand why that's just not true, and can learn by doing research. The economy is collapsing and the government fucks the lower class, and makes resources difficult to find and sometimes even qualify for. The housing market is fucked, inflation is making saving money impossible, and the wealth is hoarded by the rich. It is not as easy as "Saving money" because often there's no money to save. Rent, electricity, heating, plumbing, and any left over goes to overdue credit cards because there is no affording food with just paychecks alone, and I qualify for ZERO help. It's not people's fault, do not blame the people for the government that's supposed to support them failed.

[@allisonherr333]

@@sage5530are you stupid? 20 years in poverty followed by “I’m 20” means they GREW UP in poverty, what do you expect a child to do about the first 18 years!?

[@allisonherr333]

@@sage5530this just tells me you’ve never had horses if you think lower class can afford this

[@wittoist]

Guaranteed theres a MASSIVE safety net. Im guessing this is mummy and daddys place, theyll buy her a house one day do she's not worried about working.

[@amber_matthews]

I work 7 days a week.

[@kennan6176]

@@amber_matthews On mummy's land. Also no one for one sec believes you work 7/365 at least make it believable.

[@realbelgian7440]

" look at this difficult financial situation i put in myself "

[@georgebeckons539]

Trying to be "relatable" by saying you never have more than $10 and you survive off of 99c ramen everyday is like saying "I chose poverty so I could afford horses! See, we aren't rich!" It's incredibly ignorant. Please understand anyone who does equestrian is AT LEAST upper middle class. Sure you're not a trust fund kid but you're still well off compared to most people. The way you've been replying to comments here brushing everyone off and saying "I'm not responsible for your financial situation" is just incredibly immature.

[@Snuggs111]

“A 10 yr old car waa” lmfao my first car was a 1996 Camry with one door panel missing and a broken steering lock.

[@ashfur7387]

Want a round of applause?

[@ezraprince6681]

​@@ashfur7387Fr! I loved my 95 geo prism. Even when I started making decent money I kept it lol. People get so offended seeing someone be successful

[@kaleidoscope5054]

my cars 16 years old i think, parts of it are broken but it works fine and it hasnt broken in a while. at least i dont worry about getting my car stolen.

[@Kyiecutie]

Okay? Cool story.

[@Snuggs111]

@@Kyiecutie so is OPs whiny bs

[@K_R87]

Best advice my dad ever gave me was stay away from girls that are into horses.

[@vea7406]

HAHAH

[@jrmckim]

Omg hahaha

[@mstar8696]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nichole_bmx8313]

Then why are you even here???

[@Saimeren]

Hey, some things in life are more important than yourself. For me, it's my Dog. For her it's her horses. She gets joy out of having her horses and loves them. I bet she wouldn't give them up for the world. And that's awesome. She's ok with not having a brand new car, or going on vacations or buying new clothes every week, because she'd rather put that money toward her horses. That's her happiness. And I'm here for it.

[@gameboy008]

Sure, but she's also out of touch or, best case, feeling guilty of her privilege and she's trying to lessen her emotional load through rationalization

[@Saimeren]

@@gameboy008That's a whole lot of projecting there friend.

[@gameboy008]

Nah, Im poor a shit, and Im not trying to convince the public that Im in a different social class. Maybe look up the definition before trying to use labels. @@Saimeren

[@Saimeren]

@@gameboy008 And what if she is in a different social class? You think that gives you the right to treat her differently? That kind of makes you a shitty person who isn't worth having a conversation with. Whether she's trying to appeal to a broader audience or not is irrelevant anymore.

[@gameboy008]

@@Saimeren because this is social media, and she's trying to sell shit at the chocolate shop. I'm under no obligation to enjoy her treats.

[@TheBuenoPhysique]

This woman’s career is horses. Because of that she has to spend on horses to make money on horses. I train quarter horses and the amount of shit that goes into it is insane. You even have to shave down their teeth to fit their bridles. In the US our vet charges about $1,000 per horse. Her point in the video is she is making these sacrifices in order to continue her passion which many of us do. Do we see a good amount of money? Yes. Does it go right back into the horses to continue making money because it’s not a traditional job? Yes. Fuckin love instant noodles at this point though

[@amber_matthews]

This is the point so many don’t understand about the horse industry!

[@Kyiecutie]

This comment section cannot fathom that there’s something other than filthy rich and poverty, huh? “I’m not rich” doesn’t automatically mean “I’m poor”. A thing called middle class exists. And middle class is not rich haha

[@endlessstudent3512]

Honestly, people commenting here are crazy. Everyone who earns more than them is "rich". Some people are honesty saying, that making 50k a year makes you rich. Depending on where you life. 50k make you either unable to even rent a room or they enable a normal living. But in the western world, there is literally no area , were 50k total income p.a. make you rich.