A TRIP TO THE HORSE AUCTION… 

Same here! At the time I didn’t even know she was there (Dawn). So when I heard the news I was ecstatic! And oh man! Wish we could have met ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

Ikr?! Like why do people do that crap?! Like take care of your animals! Burns me! 😡

❤ So glad no one bought the draft horse. Wish you and Kyle had brought the trailer lol . I often wondered about the bump and really hate the curved spine . Also Really dislike seeing a big man ride a little horse!!! So cruel!!

😂❤ Precious little dogs.

I know. Partly why I didn’t bring the trailer. Because it’s so hard, but you have to be responsible. It’s so hard. 😭

I’m surprised the auction house allowed people to stand inside the arena! Safety issue much?

Yes he was absolutely stunning! I wish we could save them. Many of these horses were from traders just trying to flip horses. I definitely plan on trying to buy 1-2 from auction this spring to get them out of the cycle!

My pleasure! Thanks for watching ❤️

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Yes it can be very difficult.

Thank you so much Lisa!

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Thank you so much!!! Glad you enjoyed watching ❤️

Thank you so much!!! Glad you enjoyed watching ❤️

Wow what a compliment! Thank you ❤️

Awesome!!! It’s fun to see it when you know about it already too! ❤️❤️❤️

Why do they allow so many people in the ring? Seems dangerous for the people and also adds stress for the horses in an already stressful situation.

It’s taken years to develop ha! If you truly want to help horses you have to take purchasing very seriously and know your limits physically, mentally, financially, and emotionally. I am not ready yet, but will be soon :).

Thank you so much! I love that you understand what I do. It’s difficult but so rewarding all in one.

@@freespiritequestrian thanks for commenting back! I have a little experience with horses from my childhood and teen years. Now I'm finding channels like yours to fill that "horse place" in my heart for now. I hope to get back to spending some time with actual horses soon! Till then, the videos are inspiring.

I know!!!! So sad, but she’s good now! ❤️

Oh my pleasure! Thank you 😊

I know, the puppies were adorable! I’m so glad she saved her, what a miracle!!!! Thanks for watching.

Thank you so much!

Gosh he was so amazing! I just don’t have a need for that large of a horse LOL

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My pleasure! That’s for watching ❤️

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Trust me I cried. It’s so hard. I’m so glad she did!!!! That absolutely killed me seeing that sweet baby. But she’s in wonderful hands now!

Thanks!

I know it’s so sad. Thank you for watching, it can be hard but it’s the reality.

Well hello and welcome to the channel! Yes, going to some auctions can be difficult for sure. I cry sometimes :(. But I also know I am making a difference even if it’s just one horse at a time. Thank you for tuning in! I have no idea who she was but it was ridiculous….

Well actually we plan to the 3rd

How cool!!!! :)

Yes! He’s a Spotted Draft, that’s the breed ❤️

Totally agree! Glad there is another Appy lover!!!! They really are amazing. Thanks for the compliment too. ❤️

Thank you

Thanks! Yes, there were some cuties for sure!

Thank you. Yes, I see this far too often. :(

Thank you 😊

Agreed, it’s so hard sometimes.

This was so well said! Thank you! Your boy sounds amazing. Thank you for giving him such good care. That’s so cool you’re from Michigan. I wish we could save them ALL. ❤️

"Auctions are where you can find horses whose owners would rather send their ill/injured/older horse through an auction to make a last few bucks after they are no longer useful to them. Often this is instead of doing the humane thing and putting the horse down. And here their horse is at a high risk of it being sold & loaded on a kill buyer’s truck to be sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico." I guess I don't understand the logic in this, so instead of putting them down they end up on the killers trailer? First of all, what is the real difference if they kill it or the "killers" kill it?. Second, it costs a lot of money to put a horse down and have the carcass taken care of afterwards (speaking form experience more than once!) and maybe some people just can't afford it. There are many people for whatever reason can no longer keep their horse, and have not had any luck selling it on their own, so last resort is the auction. Not every auction seller is as heartless as you make them sound. Many are heart broken.

@@mirage790 have you ever seen/heard how horses are treated/transported after purchased by a kill buyer? It is deplorable! Anyone who has loved a horse owes it to that horse to find a way, whether a quick bullet to the head, to end the horse’s life rather than subject them to the horror of kill buyer purchasing or slaughter itself.

Dealing with end of life expenses are part of expenses a horse owner assumes when deciding to own a horse. If the cost of humanely ending their beloved horse’s life then perhaps they should never decide to get that horse in the first place. You happen to be replying to me the day after I had to put down that sweet horse I bought at auction 3 years ago. He was my heart horse, and still looked so healthy and beautiful but he had suffered with lameness for too long as we tried different ways to cure him to no avail. Sending him to auction would have provided money back to me because of how he looked and how much the kill buyer could get at slaughter. But I loved this boy and I have always known if there came a time when there was no longer hope for him to enjoy his life that I would NEVER take him back to the auction. That time came yesterday and it was one of the hardest days of my life, but I have peace knowing he went quickly at the hands of someone who provided him with dignity, tenderness, and love.

I am so sorry you had to euthanize your wonderful horse! I know it was heartbreaking! I grew up in Goodrich MI and went to MSU as a vet tech in 1979! I had a beautiful quarter horse growing up and sure miss him even now! I love horses and dogs and cats etc.

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Thank you. They just need coggins to be sold at the auction.

Thank you, he’s coming along.

Yep I agree.

Hello! And yes, they were lower, but a lot of horses at these type of auctions usually need a lot of training or there are underlying issues.

I know, such sweeties!

Oh gosh that’s horrible! Yes, Mt Hope was really decent. I’ve been to sugar creek and yah, it can be rough. Thanks for watching though!

No they absolutely don’t. Wish I could save them all.

I feel like Shipshewana doesn’t compare to Mt. Hope, that auction is much nicer as far as auctions go 😂. I’ll have to go check out the shops and all that too! Yeah it’s really sad seeing some of these horses.

@@freespiritequestrianI bought an exceptional horse at the ant. Hope auction on 2019. But I had visited the farm of the Amish breeder the week before and was able to lounge the horse and see its dam. To buy a horse you see only on auction day is harder.

I cried there, it’s so hard sometimes.

I totally agree. I have videos talking about canter. Cantering with confidence is one of the titles.

I know it’s tough.

Thank you ❤️

Wow that’s so nice of you!!! I’m so glad this video found you. Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’m sorry 😢 ❤️

Of course! A few reasons. Firstly, many of the horses being sold here are just horse traders who picked up several horses the day before trying to sell at auction to make a quick buck. Another reason is some people don’t want to deal with people wasting their time when it comes to private sale. I personally wouldn’t sell at an auction (obviously) but to each their own. Many people don’t care about a good home, they just want money.

@@freespiritequestrianI agree with you about selling your horse at auction. I am originally from Michigan (grew up north of Grand Rapids, graduated from MSU with a nursing degree). I know this area/auction well. I also know that horses from Amish farms can be dumped at auction after they are worn out from the hard work they perform their entire life. These places are not places for the kind hearted! Auctions are where you can find horses whose owners would rather send their ill/injured/older horse through an auction to make a last few bucks after they are no longer useful to them. Often this is instead of doing the humane thing and putting the horse down. And here their horse is at a high risk of it being sold & loaded on a kill buyer’s truck to be sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico. I live in Georgia now and have volunteered at a nearby horse rescue for 6-1/2 years and I also now own 3 myself. But the last one I purposefully purchased at auction (9/2019) with the goal of saving a thin horse who would likely be out on that kill buyers truck that was parked outside. After months of good mash and gentle care my boy, Spartan (after my MSU Spartans) turned out to be a beautiful dark bay who’s DNA determined him to be a Tennessee Walker. But I totally understand what you mean when you say how you want to save every one of them. That is exactly the way I would be if I went to auctions regularly. So sad…

I’m so sorry! That’s very Intense. ❤️

It’s so awful!

My name is Shae :). I talk about founder in another auction video, it’s the pony one, check it out :).

He was gorgeous.

Awesome 😎

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Agreed. Usually they are specific breeds or the are driving horses. Sometimes the auctioneer or description will say so as well. My pleasure ❤️

For sure, that’s why I didn’t buy any puppies.

She’s an angel!

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Awww thank you 😊

Well the auction house literally has the whole thing filmed, and they go LIVE on Facebook, and you can go back and replay. No I didn’t see the buyer of the draft. It was a loose pen draft they ran through the sale ring.

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Oh I agree with you about the disgraceful sale ring😡. Those idiots weren't even bidding. Make em sit in the stands....there was obviously room. If they needed to be that close to "check out" a lot, then they should've walked the barn b4 the sale started. 😡😡. That whole scene just really upset me

Haha! Yes, they sale ring was ridiculous, I agree. Thank you for watching. ❤️

I agree

Yeah it was so sad. I’m glad she’s safe now (the pony). I love drafts and cobs too! They are so beautiful. Thanks for watching.

Than you. Yes, I literally cry, it’s so difficult.

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Right?! Poor sweet baby.

Those were “loose pen” drafts that were ran through the sale ring. That’s why the went low. So sad.

@@freespiritequestrian what does loose pen mean?

I’m going to start Patreon soon.

@@freespiritequestrian I bet many people will help you out then!