BROWSING THE BIG SPRING HORSE SALE! 

I was at that auction and saw you there I was afraid to say anything I love you so much you are an inspiration to me 🥰🥰❤❤❤❤

I hate with a passion people who neglect or abuse these magnificent animals.

it just broke my heart seeing all those neglected horses. i wish i could save them all and give them the life they deserve ❤

I know you warned us but those loose pen horses break my heart.

rings and flare on the hooves doesn't necessarily mean she's foundered, it means there was a metabolic change, usually food or stress (coming on or off pasture, switching grains or hay), in fact they're called event lines because it could be a number of things. Xrays are the only way to know if there has been rotation of the coffin bone (true founder) or a pretty extreme duck bill foot (this one just looked like flaring and the recent trim was addressing that. Laminitis is just inflammation of the laminae which doesn't always mean rotation. I don't know how you go to all of these auctions Shae!! that skinny sad horse that sold for $200 was heart breaking

Thank you to show us the bright and the dark side of auctions. Yes, there are horses who go to a long trip to be slaughtered. I'm so sorry of them, mostly for that horse who was in pain... Again: thank you for your videos, with deep respect from germany

The auctioneer always sounds like he's singing. I love it, though I never understand a word😂😅

I could literally NEVER go to something like this. Seeing horses in soo bad conditions, having idk how many of them being stuck in a tiny tiny space makes me so incredibly sad and angry at the same time? That bidding ring must be SO stressful for the horses, especially if riders sit on them who just jank at their mouths, poking them with spurs etc. I just sit here and want to cry because I'd want to give all of these horses a amazing home and a life where they are all equally loved ;__; Thank you and your husband for showing us the good and bad things you saw there and thank you so so much for giving your horses the amazing life they deserve ♥

Love that you are staying true to YOUR mission.

Can't wait to see more of belle ❤

I love your mission with horses and your auction videos with your personal critique and tips. The negligence is tough on the eyes and heart strings....😟😟💔💔 (Definitely fell in love with the "Spirit" pony, my eldest daughter watched that movie all the time when she was 7-9 years old.....now she is 19!! 😁

Glad you were able to get out to the auction and you’re right about quarantine at your place right now. Once the baby is born and you’re able to sell what you want, the new horse/ pony is going to present itself to you just like they all have. It’s hard being patient and selective but you got this and it won’t be long till you’ll have the foal and Belle to train, start riding Mushu, and your work with Buzz. All in good time and Happy Easter 🐣🐇 🌻💕

So many pretty ones, as usual! ❤But seeing the neglected ones and having them so crowded in those pens, heartbreaking! 😊

Ohh Shea, some very nice looking horses Bucksin,Appys,and Roans at that auction. Didn’t seem like a high priced sale but looking at the horses just makes you want to take one home

Kurt looks like he should be riding a large line-back dun (16+h), double registered buckskin & quarter (for showing). Yes, I can see him showing in western. He’s got you so his trainer lives on-site. What a life! There’s nothing like having your own horse in your back yard.

Thanks for bringing us to the auction. Giving us tips to watch out for is very helpful. ❤🐎 🐕 🐖 🇺🇸😊

Hi Shae and Kyle , There was some beautiful horses at the auction for sure but seeing the penned horses was extremely saddening . I don’t understand how people can be so cruel or ignorant to let such noble creatures suffer . They have no compassion and just auction them off knowing they will probably be purchased to go to slaughter. Thank goodness for horse rescue groups like the Equine Humane society who go to these auctions and buy the horses who desperately need help to be rehabilitated or given the horses final act of kindness . Thank you to you and Kyle too who love and respect your horses and ponies and offer them the safety and compassion that they truly deserve. ❤ Kylie from Australia 🇦🇺

I think there are people who were made for different things. Some people have pure rescues with a lot of focus on medical attention, and some are like you who take in those horses that you can train while healing from potential earlier trauma and then find them a great home when they're ready. All of these people still belong to the same group who are out there helping these horses. You are so great :)

Thanks for taking us along as always to the auctions. Again it’s always so hard to see the neglected horses that are dumped just to make a buck 😢 I do find it frustrating that people are allowed to stand in the arena especially such a small one. People in the stands who may want to bid can’t see. That puts added stress on the horses, especially the ones being ridden in and are getting yanked, being pulled on their mouths to get them to turn 😠 There were some lovely looking ones there and pony row killed me 😂 They are so fluffy and adorable ❤ Have a great day and Happy Easter 🐣 to both you and Kyle 💐💞💞💞

You have NO worries about anyone thinking your mean Shae (regarding the puppies) Anyone who knows you or has seen any of your videos knows you have a heart of gold, and loving, kind, and caring ❤️ Horses prices seemed to be really good at this auction. There were a lot of really nice looking animals. Of course there were a few that were heartbreaking 🥺. But you are so right, you really have to be careful what you bring home due to Belle being preggers ☺️There were some really beautiful paints. And paints to me are like Appaloosas to you 😉 there my faves ❤️. Thanks for taking us along. Blessings to you and Kyle always 🙌 Jennifer

A good horse is never a bad color. Right? I love listening to you talk about horses. You are doing a good service for the horses. Please remind people, maybe at the end of every video like Bob Barker used to do, about how bad it is to let your horses breed indiscriminately. I don’t know if a lot of people think about the fact that so many horses are being abused and sold to the “meat man” because of it. I know some people don’t think about what really happens to that cute little baby when he doesn’t turn out like you thought. I’m not trying to be ugly, far from it. Like you I’m just thinking about the welfare of the horses. Keep up the great work!

OMGosh!! That "spirit" pony (not horse) would have been mine, and what's crazy is next at that one you called a chunk was Rain!! His mate!! Ugh, wouldn't that have been a perfect team, could've went in parades with those! Great auction videos, I enjoy watching the auctions online but your videos are better because we get to see all the different ones up close. Thanks for sharing & best of luck with achieving your goals and expanding your farm!🙂🤞🐎🐎🐎🐎

These videos are so valuable!! I hope you never stop doing them- I learn something every time I watch one!

❣💯 Wow! 10 of your You Tube viewers were at the same auction and recognized you. This is a great way of networking; maybe you'll get contacted at your channel for a private sale. Everyone knows you're looking for a larger-boned, draft-type horse for your adult students, or paint (pinto). One day I see you with your 43 acres like that horse rescue in Texas. I think you hesitated on not bringing the trailer because Belle and her foal are on your mind and 1st things 1st. You worry about infection and quarantines. Any momma would. Good show, Yay, Shae!

Your channel has grown so much lately! I’m so glad it is getting the appreciation it deserves!

Lol😂😹🤣 when you said "Check out this big boy" my mouth👄 dropped I was stunned he is gorgeous

I'm so glad to see that there are horses that look near perfect on sight at auctions. Sad to see the well taken care off horses next to the rough ones :( the ponies and donkies were adorable!! ❤

Wow your horses are so amazing I can’t wait for the foal 🎉🎉 the horses are so lucky to have you Keep making amazing videos ❤❤❤

The second horse you looked at looks exactly like a horse I did lessons on a few months ago p’nut❤❤ u don’t ride her anymore though I’m now too advanced for her❤ but she was so sweet

Another well stocked auction. Thank you for sharing your day with us. I did have one question. Do you know why the auctioneers allow all those people to line the inside of the auction pen? There's barely enough room for the exhibitor to maneuver their animal about. It just struck me as negligent and dangerous IMHO.

Shea your a wonderful caring person ,I just can't believe how many neglected horses are in that sale its heart breaking,how on earth can people do that to an animal,I no you would have bought all the unkept ones if you had spaçe you have a heart of gold !!!!!!!!you have a fantastic channel one of the very best on RU-vid till next upload a big thank you xxxxxx 💖👌👍💖

Grew up on a big farm with many houses hearing your assignment of the horses your job was mine when buying ❤❤❤

I'm sure this will read as a silly suggestion, but I wonder if extensions would work on horses with docked tails. 🤔 They work for people. Having said that, I realize that horses have a myriad of places where extensions could get snagged. Still, extensions would certainly help them combat flies.

❤ the video and your YT channel (my fav!)! And keep up the good work of educating others about all things equestrian! 🐎 There is SO MUCH to learn and you do a fantastic job! And yeah, even providing viewers insight into your own barn needs before getting another horse teaches others a person needs to have the right circumstances, being prepared to take care of a forever horse BEFORE you get one. Don't rush it. Love seeing both you & Kyle enjoying this auction together. So funny at the end about getting a new puppy/dog! Guess they must have them there as well? So much temptation to resist! Like you always say, know what you want before you go and stick to that! 😄

Yay!! Love your auction videos😊❤

So much fun … Happy Easter shea & Kyle 😊

So, so informative! Love your channel!

I love it and your horses are absolutely beautiful! 😊

What a fun day at the sale barn❤

Ooh more horses! Hope one catches your eye ❤😊 happy easter!

Love your channel. . These auction videos are such fun to watch. Rocky Mountain horse a treat to see! (Very ancient history coming up). I grew up with horses. My mom grew up with my grandfather‘s American saddlebreds (he bred and showed and the ranch he had near Del Mar California was very prominent in the 1940s). Our first family horse that I can remember was a bay Saddlebred mare related to my grandfather’s line named Donna. She was a little bit on the spicy side for us kids to ride so, thinking to rectify the situation, mom and dad got us a little black pony who we named Wendy. She turned out to be very naughty. I’ve never been the best rider in the world, although I wanted to. My sister was born with a natural ability, but unfortunately, I have terrible allergies, including horses. I used to have to rinse them off before I rode them. Anyhow, Wendy turned out to be a brat and bucked me off twice.😂. Then Grandpa got us donkeys: WORSE😮 Then my mom, who was the horse person of my parents, got a wonderful chestnut gaited mare named Jubilee so that my dad or myself could go trail riding with her. My sister wasn’t interested at all in this, so I got to borrow her anytime that dad didn’t go on a ride. Jubilee was Tennessee Walker, Morgan and Arabian. Wonderful, wonderful mare and bulletproof. Once, there was a trail ride to which my dad went to so a friend of my mother’s, loaned me a little 14 hand, Arabian stallion, the most gentle horse next to Jubilee that I have ever ridden. Once in a blue moon, stallions can be great. He left all the mares alone on the ride. oOf course, no mares in heat were allowed (even if there were no stallions present) in any of the trail rides that our horse club held because some geldings can be rowdy even after being cut. I grew up in the late 50s and early 60s.(born in 1954).. the last time I rode a horse was in the late 1970s when my parents got a paint gelding, 32 years old, and very much fun to ride even at that age. Then life took me in another direction. Plus, my mom never got any more horses that I was able to ride. She liked the spicier Arabians and she showed and bred for 30+ years. I used to go with her to horse shows, and to visit breeders when she was looking at stallions. I developed an eye for conformation (mom actually told me once or twice that I was a natural in that department; Bummer I couldn’t ride much) A lot of memories there.

Thanks for sharing your🐴 auction adventure

For the most part, auctions make me really sad! 😔

Always enjoy going along two auctions with you and your husband

Great Videos & distribution of knowledge ❤

Really like the sales you give to and the way you explain the horses

whoa your descriptions on these horses are so relaxing to hear and listen. would love to interact more with horses one of these days, they're amazing creatures!!

always LOOOOVVVVVEEEEE your auction vids!!!!! getso excited when i see a new post

I wanted to go to that auction so bad but I'm happy that I got to see some that you saw!!

I love looking at all the pretty horses.

New subscriber, I learn so much from your videos! You inspire me. I love a solid bay!! LOL

Great video you know best just keep doing what your doing ❤

Thank you! I really enjoyed looking at all the horses. There were so many beautiful horses of all sizes! I especially liked the leopard spotted horse and the Rocky Mountain horse. I liked the palominos too! ❤ I also like kettle corn. It reminds me of when I took a trip to Harpers Ferry, there was a kettle corn stand on the side of the road in the mountains! ❤

Beatiful selection of horses. I really enjoyed this video. I find it funny how different people love different color patterns. I've always wanted a golden bay!!!! My first was a buckskin with the best temperment for a beginner but huge (16.2). I'm 5'. All my others have been some shade of chestnut and 14.3 or less. I would love a stocky halflinger!. Thank you for the trip!!!

I can’t wait to see more of Belle!

Thank you Shae. The beauty of horses is sometimes almost inconceivable. Ending with kettle corn seems healing 😉 oh and I sat here writing a story in my head thatthe horse you were so interested in never went through the ring for one reason or another, and you were able to leave your contact information for the owner. They'll be calling you in a few weeks and soon enough you will have the lovely horse. But I know there are other horses out there.

Enjoyed meeting you and Kyle at the auction. I think I learn something new during each of your videos, thank you. 🤠

Love the auctions, and your commenting👍🍀🇺🇸

i am soooo exited to watch your video and when ever i see there is a new post i am screaming i am soooooooo excited to watch the video

keep doing what you're doing shae!! you're amazing, there's not a lot of people like you ❤❤

Hi Shae and K.!! All the fun of the auction with none of the power or responsibility!! Just what I need today, if I deserve anything beyond the days other blessings and wonderfulness! I just missed a bunch of these candidates and hike scribbling my screed but I just felt compelled to wade in and say that the first two-3 look pretty ideal for you- that palomino is pretty solid looking very good cannon bones and quarters, could carry a heavier rider a good ways I expect, and the buckskin looks like a pretty well put together deal especially for lessons and trail riding. Ouch that starvling grey is a crime scene, for sure. 🖐😉 from NotMardon in Canada. Ooh at 5:30 I think that a second smaller pony will always earn it’s keep even just to be a barn ambassador. Yea, all hail the Appaloosa gateway pony!!

i love the commentary & insight

Some really beautiful horses at this auction! Loved that App you wanted! Maybe next time!❤️🐎🤣

Omg! The shire looking one.. I would not say no to it. I love love love how it looks! The little appy pony and black pony melted me. The poa seemed to be hidden away. Maybe the owner wasn’t sure to sell or not? Who knows. The one that looked like Spirit.. omg. So cute!

Love your auction videos...there were a lot of beautiful horses there. Thanks for taking us along.

I just fell in love with the clyde/shire, i love big horses!

So glad I found you on shorts...you are so awesome and have such a great depth of knowledge of horses.

That spotted saddle horse 😍😍😍 so so beautiful!

I just love you guys. Appaloosa are my favorite too. I'm so glad you show the good and the bad at these auctions. Yes it's very sad 😪 how people neglect their animals. That white albino you called snow white. If you got her. You know you would have to get the 7 dwarfs too 😆

Respect your mission, you do great work

OMGOSH....PONY LAND 😁 Kyle must be in heaven ✨ Enjoy, and again thanks for taking us along 🥰 Blessings 🙌 Jennifer

Your channel is great. That hope your dream comes true get bigger place and watch your story ❤

love these auctions and the experience you have and telling🥰🥰🥰🥰 others what to look for 🥰🥰 any oone who gets a horse from you will hate to leave you two are so kind 🥰🥰🥰

I started watch your channel when you got lucky charm and you do so much for your horses I love all of their journeys ❤

I was really hoping you’d get the POA but I totally understand why you didn’t. It’s important to prioritise the horses you already have. Love these auction vids, keep up the great work!

No need to explain yourself. You're doing an awesome thing. I love your program. It was nice seeing most of the horses going for above slaughter price. I loved that Shire/ draft. OMG, he was gorgeous! I don't know how you can choose only one. I'd be a mess in there. There were so many nice horses to choose from. And those ponies and minis. 🥰 Yeah, I'd be in big trouble if I went to an auction. Lol

Another fantastic video!! 🍎

Omg!! Sad that I didn't see this 4 h ago! Excited to watch this!

❤ You are such an amazing person. I wish you the best with everything that you are starting You are so smart and so kind and loving to your animals. I just love love love watching you. Thank you for sharing your time and your knowledge and brightens my day everyday

Shea, a PAINT is a registered Quarterhorse with pinto markings. They can be registered with both organizations. A PINTO is a pinto-marked horse of literally any other breed other than quarterhorse .

Crazy they all stand inside the ring so close.

Great video and perfect formula: Informative/educational (as always.....you ROCK girl!); Cool sightseeing at the auction (although a few horses' health condition was heartbreaking); And last but NOT LEAST....The Shea & Kyle Super Cute Couple Show......hahahahaha.......your friendship (which is so important when you're married) is so evident! Again, great video! BTW, the name of your channel is truly dope: Free Spirit Equestrian.....excellent!

Interesting auction. Thanks! 👋🏻🧑‍🦳😊

I find auctions totally heartbreaking but thanks for the positive attitude. In 35 years of being a professional I never knew anything good coming of it. 😢

Loved that Rocky Mountain horse. I've never seen one that color, just stunning!

I love how you always talk about what your plan is and what your business is about and what your lQQking for while you are looking at an auction. How you stay focused and your not emotional about the horses. Also, what questions do you ask the owner if there near their horse?? Thank you so much for sharing. 🥰💘♥️♥️

You need to get a 2 horse cart for Kyle to use ponies with. Driving is great and can be utilized to haul gear foe trail riding. Or maybe just a good lunch for horses and riders.

It’s called self control. Love it!! You don’t want a golden doodle on the farm, absolutely the worst coat for a farm! Plus I got my border collie cattle dog mix at the shelter. Smartest doggie ever, and we had German Shepherd before. And she has color! She looks like a brown paint with leopard spots on her legs and chest. You would love her 🤣

You say don’t judge you for liking color but one of the first things that I liked about you was you liked all the same horses I do! :P paints and appaloosas are my favourites! 😊 I love so much more about you but I love that you share my interests in color too ;)

You are such a wise person❤ If i was there i would buy evreyone, even i dont have the money😂 That why i dont go to sales😢 I hope i get in the feature better with money LOVE UR VIDEOS❤❤❤❤❤ PS: greetings to belle and Azmerelda❤

I like coming tosee you n Kyle before going off to bed. So very relaxing n good for dreams. ❤

I liked the horse that you thought to be a mountain horse. He was beeautiful!

I wish I was like u so much I love horses!

I started watching your videos not that long ago... Its awesome, i dont know nothing about horses, actually something here and there, but i never rode any, sadly It is my dream to ride one, but sadly in my country its really hard to find places that u can ride, mostly of the places i went that had horses were always farm horses, that isnt friendly enough to a stranger to ride. But i learned so much from you, and i hope some day i can have some contact with horses. Its so sad to see so many horses in horrible condition, and i am grateful that u show us that auctions arent always beautiful. I took care of a really old mare one time i went in a trip in my nona's ( Grandma) farm. She was a palomino who were a horse for therapy with kids. She was so sweet but sadly the owner didnt took care of her properly. I miss her so much

Great day. Thanks for all the info. Why are all those people in the sale auction ring ..new Zealand

Your sooooo close to 100k I can’t wait for u to reach it i love your vids to 🥳

The bright lipstick is iconic 😍😍

There was a filly at a barn i boarded at whilst stationed in California years ago who did that exact tongue thing at feeding time that you thought might be neurological. The vet said that it was a common type of self-soothing habit, much like thumb sucking or nail biting might be for us. i've since seen it several times in different horses over the years. It never affected Peanut's (the Paint filly at my barn) training or riding in any way. 💙☘️🥀

T. here were some beauties, there and the prices seemed very reasonable. One day it will all come together, you'll have quarantine space, Belle's foal will be on the ground - and you will find exactly the right horse for you program. I am impressed by your self control, I'm sure I would have come home with one of the QH's you looked at!

❤ the gray, big boy he looks pretty sturdy. He like to trail ride and he looks like he could do it. That big bay would be a good horse for Kyle since it’s bigger and I think it could still be a lesson horse don’t you think? Love the leper gated horse is beautiful.