Buying a Horse at an Amish Auction 

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Right I'm not sure why it was recommended either lol but I'm happy about it good way to start my Sunday morning lol

Check their pasturns, an even smooth, walk, trot and canter.

@@paulriversred738 better yet, get a second, third opinion.

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Hey Liz, when my Best Girl says, our boys are cute, I get a good laugh. 1000 lb animal, that could kill you, but never would on purpose, may be magnificent, or beautiful, but cute? Awe!

Spooky, it just means it gets startled easy so if your standing with it & loud noise causes the horse to jump or jerk that's thousands of pounds

I didn't finish typing if you look further I was saying you don't want 1000 or more pounds slamming into you because it hasn't been broke (trained) fully :)

Love the way they blame the horse for probable abuse, and I stay right away from anyone saying 'break the horse in'. They sure get broken.

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Think Like a Horse, is that Rick Gore??? I love him!!! He tells it like it is and doesn't hold back!!

@@HiddenFarmApalachin YES!!! 😍😍😍😍 hes freakin epic! Lol i have followed him for years! I have learned so much "useless" info about horses and the police (if you know Rick's work, you know... the Good luck ---formerly known as "think like a cop" ) channel too. I love his videos and I enjoy feeling educated by something other than books. Hes great! So glad to see others who follow him. 🙂

@@HiddenFarmApalachin hes live right now on good luck America 🙂

@@simpinainteasyRHEC I love his live streams. I can't always catch it live so I'll go back and watch it later.

They also breed and train and show DHH and ASB as well. The only thing is the Amish like a darker colored horse over the lightly colored horses.

Fun fact: the breed is known for PSSM and EMS which are both generic diseases in heavy and light breeds.. just fyi and to make sure people know to be aware of these debilitating conditions and how a horse that has them should not be bred.

One of my riding instructors had a black Morgan mare. So beautiful!!! I watched her show once, and she was fantastic. My girl was a half-Arab. She was pretty special, too.🐎💞

I trained on a Morgan. His name was shaft. He was fat and lazy. XD

The one Morgan I know has foundered and needs a lot of special care. 0 grass whatsoever and a careful feeding program is needed for him. He is smart as can be and if he doesn’t want to do something there’s nothing that you can do to make him. The best thing for him ( and what he’s doing now) is something he loves, and that’s being a therapy horse! He walks around the ring with special needs kids, and gets plenty of love and grooming.

Theyre reasonable folks. The young girl horse trainers i asked to record a video... I asked if they knew how to use it, they said, " oh sure, we leave ours at home". Andy said it was fine if i did some filming, he actually enjoyed watching videos of Hilde (he had his whole family gather around to watch) when i met up with him a year later. They are really good people with a pretty good outlook on life much of the time

There are different religions inside the Amish community itself. You have the modern Amish, and the old Amish, and then different branches out from those two... No matter the religion, the community, or whatever, there's always someone who chooses to be bad.. It's the reason humans does not evolve. Even Buddhism isn't good, as they don't believe in killing, which is why you see so many dogs/cats in crucial condition, not being given the kindness of eternal sleep.

Some, maybe not all, Amish (even traditional old Amish) allow their children to decide what direction they want to go in. The teenagers can use technology if they want. There are different “branches” of Amish all having different guidelines. I have Amish friends with teens and the teens are spoiled…I think in a way the parents want to make sure the teens have all they need to make there decision freely. …but the result for them were teens w tudes….

No light colored horses owned by amish around here.

@@ursulabaker7591 to be fair, I think most teens have an attitude regardless of Amish or not 😅

A very likely hypothesis. He was owned by an elderly couple (NOT amish), and sold via a dealer when the man passed away. He had most certainly been neglected for years and noone knew his real working history prior. It was a bold play by paul, and it didnt work out for him this time around.

I loved that Perceron, i am so used to horses coming directly out of pasture, but im older now.

@@ruggedridgeforest7775 Just curious, but did that same horse have a snotty nose? In the pic, it looked like it. Genuinely curious.

@@ElysetheEevee i dont believe so. That was not a symptom us or anyone or any of the vets that saw him before he ultimately sold noticed

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Those pony mules will teach us a thing or two. I sold him on, and the woman was tickled to have him. I texted a month later to see how hes doing... , "hes teaching us alot of patience". I taught them to roundpen him before i sold him... That was part of our introduction so hed behave when they test rode him. Mules are something else. Horses want to show you what they know, mules want to see what you know. Glad i learned... But im back to horses!

Goodluck with him! : )

@@ruggedridgeforest7775 they really do teach us a thing or two!! 😂 patience is definitely the name of the game! Thanks again for sharing this vid, I will admit I have only seen the horror stories about Amish mistreatment of animals and women/girls, so this was enlightening. I see a lot of well cared for horses, and loved seeing those girls training too!

"Pretty is as pretty does." No truer words have ever been spoken. My first heart horse people thought was ugly. He was an appaloosa with a long beautiful red tail. His personality was laid back with a heart of gold. He lived to be 31 and I took real good care of him. He was the most beautiful horse in the world, in my eyes. Boy, I miss him. The sweetheart I have now is also a good boy who owns a big chunk of my heart. He's pictured here in my avatar. I got him when he was 6 (he's 12 now) which is rather young, and people with their ever present (unwelcome) opinions were against me getting a young horse. He has never tried to hurt me and he loves people. I love trail riding him alone. That's my idea of happiness, lol.

@@ellieelizabeth5627 Sounds lovely! I have known some wonderful appys. Also sounds like your current horse has a big heart too. Trail riding a good horse alone is one of the most special things in the world I think.

No horse is perfect ; ) these two suffice

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this guy is full of BS, read the TRUTH on my post.

Thanks! I like the open bridle because its also less stuff around her face and less likely to direct stray sticks right into her eyes

Of course! Problem is, I've heard they're good at misreading the animal. It's a depends matter

The Amish, being very religious, live by Man being dominant over all other living things so some are very domineering!

Pain compliance does not equal waste of an animal. Pain compliance is often the fastest and surest way of achieving uniform obedience and when applied correctly very rarely results in injury. That's why it's popular. It's still abusive.

@@co8008 Exactly. I think most people think of the severely neglectful type of abuse and not the kind that's just enough to be antagonistic and wrong, but not enough to produce permanent damage physically. Essentially, methodical damage versus apathetic and dismissive damage, I'd say.

Not all Amish abuse their animals. Some even breed and train and show Morgans and DHH and Saddlebreds for us in the English Community as well.

Thanka for the compliment, and i agree, there are bad apples in every bunch, and the line between work and long term health is always a balance to be struck. Many amish are amazing horse folks. And some are ignorant to whats best

@Legend of the Blue Macerator Indeed. Burning people at the stakes for even just a small innocent mistake is, sadly, a very popular thing to do nowadays. Wish people would stay calm and talk with others to teach them to be better instead of wishing death upon them, their family and pets. That doesn't help anyone after all...

I hope to encounter something like this video someday. All of the Amish broken horses I've worked with had the life taken out of them; they didn't give feedback about anything like their opinion was never heard or regarded. Heartbreaking.

interesting : )

I love Finnhorses! They're such athletic and well-tempered animals. However, we don't have them here in the states. You'd have to spend a lot of money to get one imported from Finland.

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Years ago my stepfather bought two horses! My most favorite gifts ever! He knew nothing about horses but had someone to advise him. Both beautiful horses. Our buckskin was the best all round horse! The biggest love. He could do anything. The other was too much for me to handle(...which that beauty knew) I was a fairly new rider at that time. A year or so later I would have loved him! But my father really had no idea what we were getting in with Jigsaw. Always getting into trouble. Yikes. Personality experience health hooves. All needs checking out. I loved my horses so much♥️🐎 The best experiences of my life.

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You will be glad you went. Its an impressive sight : )

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Thats a good horse!

Give it a go! Standardbreds are very athletic

It does feel timeless

That they do : )

It is refreshing to see you working with the young with kind but firm hands. I turned my beautiful Andalusion Stud colt over to a trainer who so mishandled him,( i didnt know) coyboy up, that he ruined parts of my innocent stud for life, i. E. Headshy, ear trama, etc.. i could never work hm out of those fears, he died at 22 yrs. Old.

@@ruggedridgeforest7775 when i weaned my foal, my mare jumped s 5" ft. Fence from a box stall to get back to her foal, i never separated them after that and they were all good with that.

As a teen I went to a few auctions. Not an Amish auction. It was very interesting. But I like these auctions here because you could spend some time with the horses it seems. Ride or drive them. A meet and greet. A must. Thank you for sharing.🐎

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They are good minded, athletic horses!

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@@ruggedridgeforest7775 lol!

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@@ruggedridgeforest7775 It takes time. Once a mare chooses you, it's pure bliss. But, it does take time to build trust, like any relationship. (:

@@jfdc8432 18 months on, and it really only just feels like were getting there... Shes only ever been honest and earnest, but the trust is only starting to build

@@ruggedridgeforest7775 Yes, it takes time. Have you learned and tried any natural horsemanship? That method teaches us how to really understand and LISTEN to the horse. When we listen and don't demand that they do everything our way, when we honor their limits and their nature (not all horses have the same personality) a mare will appreciate that you're honoring her, and will listen to you. When she gets that you LOVE her, she will show you love back. But you have to be first. Like any female, she needs to know that you care, and that you think she's wonderful. Let her know energetically how much you appreciate her and her attempts to please you. Be easily pleased. Reward her slightest try with praise and admiration energy. She will respond. Hang in there - you'll develop a great relationship. Why? Because you want to. You're not there just for the fun. You want a real relationship with her, and she will feel the difference and reward you with a great caring heart.

Stop by next time youre in town!

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Changed mics halfway through, but im trying my best! Thanks for the support!

try some for yourself from ruggedridgeforest.com !! : )

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Ill give them one for you Linda

That made me smile, Thank you for sending your reply.

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Tb are way too hot for me!

@@ruggedridgeforest7775 And unfortunately, they are for the most part, 16-18 hands of stupid!😂. Selective breeding hasn’t done many favors for the breed.

Draft crosses are more my speed

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Thank ya kindly! I was trying to strike the balance between nonstop b roll and tellin the story/informing. 2500 horses for sale, how do you pick?!? Thanks for the positive feedback and constructive critique : )

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Thank you! We love them too! Greetings returned from Worcester, Vermont!

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The mule was from Kentucky, not an amish animal, just listed to be sold at their auction

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@@thzaaaamthzadddy4045 It’s the way the hooves are trimmed. The heels are way too high and to compensate (keep the hoof level), they’ve let the toes grow so long that the internal laminae (structures which hold the hoof capsule to the bones) are being stretched and eventually they will tear. The integrity of the foot will be compromised.

@@biddydibdab9180 - interesting, I see what you mean

I would wonder if the heels were trimmed to high was to cover a problem?

@@charlescampbell6756 I think sometimes it’s a look that appeals to some people. You may be right though.

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Ill give it a listen!

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I wasnt skilled enough to pull that at the time

couldnt agree more

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did it used to be a large community?

Hes chonkimg up, updates to come : )

@@ruggedridgeforest7775 can’t wait!

Also, if I didn’t know better, I would have guessed she was a friesian! Those suckers start out at ten grand! So, tell her I said she’s worth at least that much!

@@melissahilbrand similar quality, but crossbred instead of inbred : )