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Asher Henry - I lost touch with him after the program aired. His professionalism as a voice over artist made it a pleasure to work with him.

Me too and have owned them since the early 70's. My first was a gelding called Manner's Special Assignment by the stallion Modern Manners. I gaited him and showed in the 5 gaited classes, but he was calm enough for kids to show and at one show he won all 5 classed he was entered in with a 13 year old girl riding. They are no longer the versatile horse they were back then. The same could be said for the TWH and I hate what they are like now.

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Didn’t go well did it? He has a bad rep on the show grounds…..

Dorothy Merrell Saddlebreds are definitely one of my favorite breeds for sure

Deb, trying to remember the name of the lady Tom worked for. My wife back then worked for John Nix in Shelby, NC. At that time his string included 2 world champion mares.

when you have years of training and a million dollar horse.. you have to win. Being Capt. Kirk nails it.

Welcome, Caleb!!

French Lick perhaps? My family used Marty Mueller for some of our show horses, fine harness and 5 gaited back in the 70s and early 80s. My family also used Zell Corken(sp) and Larry Crowley out of Louisville (Victory Knoll Farm). I am in possession of all of my family's show horse ribbons. I am going to pull all of them out and look at them. Fun times, a lot of work, a lot of sacrifice.

Because of the natural angle of their shoulder and natural short backs. They’re both common natural characteristics of their conformation.

My horses have argued with me about that very topic. 😊

@madamrockford, is that so? Enlighten us all to what he is doing save commercials for Hupy and Arabraham law offices.

This is an old video. Nowadays most ASB’s have natural tails and wear a cap wig that gives the look of a set tail.

And a good one!! He also has AQHA cutting horses and NRHA reining horses.

files.usef.org/assets/fabVPU3hI3c/saddlebred-faqs-final.pdf

The tails are natural :3

Cut the tendons

At a Saddlebred show? I don't think HUS or HSE is a class that is offered.

Today there is a hunter pleasure class for saddlebreds and it is quite popular

To be thrown 9 feet in the air and not blame the horse… you are a saint.

@@laurelcook9078 I found out the horse had been mistreated

*@hrsnrnd10 The main nerve in the tail is cut, and to keep it sticking up in that ugly, disgusting, fake postion, the horse must wear a tail set in his stall 24/7. They also can no longer swish at flies! The action of the front hooves is fake too. They trim the hooves really long and then add weights to get that disgustingly fake action. Also, the bits they use are the cruelest out there. William Shatner is as stupid as he is arrogant. He talks about loving horses. What he loves is the noteriaty and money. He is a dummy, in every sense of the word, when it comes to horses.*

@@cubnation ur not correct but ok

@@cubnation yeah nah

Cubnation--- your have no Damn clue either. Your completely incorrect. You are entitled to your opinion but get your facts right before you male such a stupid incompetent COMMENT!!!!!!!!

Most carry there tails naturally not all are cut....and if you consider 3 to 5 oz shoes heavy then your wrong there to. Your thinking of walking horse who do where HEAVY SHOES!!!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Karl - and there's no need for you to apologize for your translation. It is admirable that you know more than one language.

Most of them on wrong diagonal. Wondering why?

@@gusgus8134 Equitation is only Saddlebred class that requires correct diagonals. Otherwise, it doesn’t matter much. We try to ride on the correct diagonals, but sometimes the horse prefers the rider of be on the incorrect. Also, sometimes when you are trying to go before everyone else, we don’t check for diagonals as it can distract us from showing our horses.

@@hayzyhorses6899 exactly!

Janna, You are confusing The five gaited American SaddleBred with the Soaring abuse of the Tennessee Walking horse. There is some abuse with the Saddle Bred but nothing in comparison with the Tennessee Walking Big Lick horses. Educate yourself before you talk about abuse. Both are shown with the same kind of Saddle but the Walker has a very long shanked sever bit and the Saddle bred has a double bridle with two bits and double reins.

@@donnathompson8333 Well said.

Saddlebreds usually have the tendon in their tail cut so it can be carried unnaturally high, and must wear a tail set harness in their stalls. Their hooves are allowed to grow very long, and many wear heavy shoes. Many are trained with chains or wood rattles around their fetlocks. Lighter fluid was sometimes used on hoof bottoms to enhance leg action. They are a beautiful breed naturally, no cruel, unatural enhancement needed.

@Janna Schroeder You have the slightest clue period!!! Not all Saddlebreds have there tail cut.... Most carry it naturally with a brace. There is ZERO CRUELTY to these beautiful horses. Many rules have been changed in recent years to protect our breed. I assist/train for a very well known Barn and a very well known horseman! You and others need to open your eyes and actually go to a Saddlebred show and see that most of what a Good or Great Saddlebred does so Naturally and Effortlessly without the need of abuse or artificial applications Etc.... Plus, it's not all just for a trophy. It is not any different then a sports team with coaches telling the players what to do.Thats what Trainers do and Its a great feeling seeing all your hard work come to Fruition!! Please stop the judging/accusations and go see a SHOW!!

I love watching natural saddlebred, the question is do they do sorring like the tennisee walker people do, if so illegal as hell and cruel.

you're confusing two completely different things, a saddlebred will rack when he's not yet a day old, it's a natural gait for the hotbloods, the big lick is when a cold blooded breed is induced to perform the gaits against their nature, requiring severe inducement and various devices to get the desired results

Right! It’s a natural phenomenon that all mares go though called Estrus,and they get bred in the wild to whether they like it or not. Just saying 🤷🏼‍♀️

High strung is not the same as "nervous and scared". If you've been around horses enough you learn such things.

@@EarthwaveSociety Well only since 1966 😁

@@lars1480 Well...give it another 5 or 10 years. While ASBs are thought of as "warm bloods" which is a mix between hot & cold, they get antsy when it's time to perform, not that they are scared or nervous resulting from fear. Of course each horse has its own personality, and there are exceptions to every case, but it doesn't make to group an entire breed or discipline because of the behavior of a few, or behavior we don't know enough about because we don't know the history of that particular animal. downunderhorsemanship.com/training-tip-understanding-hot-blooded-horses-2/

You talked about the bit, and Shatner explained that the bit is for light hands, and trained hands, but if used by someone not trained properly it can be bad. Also, you said do you want more? Well, look at people on stage who use hair extensions and crazy high heels and go to the extreme to put on a performance. That's what people do to put on a show to wow the audience. The horse is putting on a performance in the show ring to please the audience. There are officials at the shows to make sure people abide by rules and protect the horse at all times. These horses are pampered and loved more than you can imagine. People will not go to a show and watch a horse that looks like a horse in a pasture. They can ride down the road and see horses in a pasture all day long. Show horses do have contact with other horses. After all, Singers and performers don't have contact with other people while getting ready for their show.

In no way is the tail broken on American Saddlebreds. files.usef.org/assets/fabVPU3hI3c/saddlebred-faqs-final.pdf

@@EarthwaveSociety That isnt the way a natural tail looks on a horse!

Atalanta571 it’s called breeding horses..... stupid.

@@chrishale1345 I've seen these horses on rescue videos and the tail was altered. The horse couldn't use his tail normally. And I am certainly not stupid.

Atalanta571 the article that Betty Wills linked is correct. Please stop hating on a sport you don’t know anything about. As well as never experienced it.

It may not be elegance to you but then, who are you, and why should anyone care what you think when you're thinking and behaving like a troll? Accepting comments from the general public on RU-vid is not an open door for trolls to make fun of other people, which is quite rude and not welcome here.

@@EarthwaveSociety that's your opinion. I have mine.

Any time you have a halter and lead on a horse, he should have his attention focused on you. To let him look around and sniff the ground opens him up to distraction and startles where he could then jump over on you. When he is turned loose he can have his free time but when your hands are on a horse he’s on the job and at attention.

You are terribly misinformed. (files.usef.org/assets/fabVPU3hI3c/saddlebred-faqs-final.pdf) Go hug some trees or do you think having a saddle tree is inhumane, too? If you need a useful cause, we would all be better served if you would volunteer your valuable time saving the rainforests.

@@EarthwaveSociety so your telling me these practices have been eliminated?

@@dianafrancisco9689 see Uses - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Saddlebred

​@@johnburton5765 - misinformed viewers do more harm than good when they spread misinformation thinking they are being helpful. This thread started out by conflating Tennessee Walking Horses with American Saddlebreds - two entirely different training techniques and aids. If you want things screwed-up royally, turn it over to the government and the people who think big government has the penacea for everything. FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Read the American Horse Council's press release and note the difference between soring and the use of stacks and chains in combination with chemicals vs harmless training aids: www.horsecouncil.org/press-releases/ahc-work-proposed-changes-horse-protection-act-continues/ Read the Horse Protection Program Manual: www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/hp/downloads/hio/hp-resource-manual-module.pdf - start with pg 20 - What is a Sore Horse? Read the American Saddlebred Horse Association's response: www.asha.net/horseprotection

@@johnburton5765 Just curious - what exactly makes you an authority on this topic?

files.usef.org/assets/fabVPU3hI3c/saddlebred-faqs-final.pdf

this is Marci.. there are two other wives after her. When he became famous and the money came rolling in.. Marci was.. well, Hollywood ....

@@rachelro6114 She's wife #2. He left the first one who bore him 3 daughters and lived with him through the lean years of a struggling actor's life. He was famous and well off when he took up with Marci.

Oh love... 😢 This is a hurtful comment to see. I know you didn't mean anything truly cruel by it though. Marcy is a gentle, sweet, wonderful lady. She was his second wife. If you follow Hollywood stories at all you would have bumped into the fact that Mr. Shatner recycles his wives frequently. He isn't a pleasant fellow off screen. As for dear Marcy, she owns Poser Farms in Lexington. She's no longer part of Hollywood.

What did you gain by being mean?

Stuck In NY the most gorgeous you mean. We put so much effort into our riding and our horses. I work at a saddleseat stable in real life, and we don’t ever abuse any horses. They are naturally gained and we never cut their tails.

The horses are beautiful and spirited, but the style of riding is most peculiar!

@@dnr2089 it looks odd, but the horses love it! And we do too!

That and. Tennessee walking horses. Looks as though there is a lot of over exaggerated movements. If you want high stepping go natural with a Friesian