Oliver's Auction - First Time Meeting Our Rescued Clydesdale❤️ 

I could never go to a horse auction. I'd want to take all of them home. :(

If the Clydesdale was a no sale, I would have approached the owner and asked to buy him privately

I can’t do horse auctions. They tend to break my heart. I run a horse rescue so I frequently get calls to come and rescue horses from these places. I send my husband or my brother to see what can be done. You’re right about the eyes, you can always tell where a horses head is at or how they’re feeling by looking into their eyes.

Nice shout out to Shae and Kyle at Free Spirit. Great way to support community!

I did a horse auction once, never again. Heartbreaking, especially as the knackery people were there too. Horses are not commodities like used cars, they are sentient beings. Sad to see their eyes, they are resigned to their fate, whatever that may be. Bless them all.

Very kind and well minded Clydesdale, I can't believe he no saled a horse he's starving 😡 wants 6k but won't even feed him !

I can't think of what goes through those animals minds when they have to be there. I feel so sorry for them.

I had to watch Oliver's auction video again. At the end, you said, "I guess it just wasn't meant to be". OH YES IT WAS! ...and what a story it has been. 🐴😊

What gets me about this video is the way Jerrod looked at Oliver the first time he saw him. You could see the love in his face. Glad everything worked out and Oliver ended up where the people around him were loving and caring and knowledgeable about how to care for horses. They've done a great job with Oliver. Just a great family.

Pro tip from a backcountry rider with Clydesdales-go barefoot! They take to it easy. Just keep up with minerals, turnout, and a 4 week trim cycle because they’re built to work hard 😉

Sorry y'all didn't get the Clydesdale. I know that he would be well taken care and Loved . He looked so sad; maybe he'll be there again at a better price. Really liked the bull you bought, he is pretty! God Bless!

Appy was beautiful but went higher than I would have paid at a sale (I’ve over paid to many times haha), private sale where you can spend more time and try than yes! I agree with you about the Clyde. That was shocking.

Sorry you didn’t get him, there was something about him that tugged at the heart. I only rode a horse a handful of times, my parents always owned a couple, but I wasn’t interested back then, but two of my sisters were and still love horses. I started watching videos over a month or so ago and fell in love with all the horses. Beautiful beast indeed.

The beginning for Oliver to go live in heaven!!! Thank you so much for all the good care for sweet Oliver! Watch all the videos, love you from the Netherlands.

Clydesdales are beautiful 💖 he looks so sad for such a young boy

This broke my heart with all the sad horses I have a few horses and it’s heartbreaking to see them like that😢

I really hope if there is true concern for that beautiful boy's well-being, someone will make sure he is always doing ok.

Starting Clydies under saddle is so much fun. And yes he is so far under weight its not funny - I reckon he'd want a nice balanced feed with vitamins and minerals, plenty of good quality grass hay if no access to good pasture .... I cant believe that some folk go 'oh I have to feed them everything NOW' then wonder why they founder them :/ lol That pony stud you found that you had a feel to make sure was a boy was probably hoping you were going to take him to dinner first! lol Well done on the mini belted gallway bull - and hes red!!!!!! Out here in Australia that would be so rare. Belted ones here are black generally be they little or big. Thats horrible on the Clyde not selling and having to go home to the crappy place :( Cheers, from Australia

Love re-watching this video , The first meeting of Oliver ! This was my first Homestead Horsemanship vid & I am hooked ever since ❤️🐴❤️ Congrats on 40K subscribers 🎉 👍 👏

The poor Belgian in the background of the Clydesdale clips absolutely broke my heart, I don't even know if it managed to get to the sales ring. How people can let horses get into such awful shape I will never understand 😰

I am so happy you ended up with Oliver! 💜✝️💜✝️💜

Wow! I leaned so much from this video! Poor Oliver looks so bad/sad. But so happy for the wonderful outcome in future videos!❤

I loved the appy and the grey QH mare was gorgeous and that pony OMG! Yes there were so many I would have wanted lol 😂

I just bought a 18 month Clyde filly. Named her Ruby. This was a private sale. I'm waiting on registry papers from Canada!! Don't feel bad. I paid $8500.00 for her in SoCal. She needs a lot of work....ground work. Cheers from Socal 💚✌

I did a little research on Clydesdale IF his papers said he has a good breeding, he is worth more; but just having papers doe's-not mean he is worth more. That guy that owns him is a jerk for not taking better care of him. The way he is only worth about $3,000.

I hope your hands were warm when you checked the pony stallion. But you forgot to ask him to turn his head & cough! The Clyde killed me. A dream horse of mine & as a former equine nutritionist, I would say he was 600lbs underweight & was sorely in need of minerals & vitamins for structure & hooves. I hope someone finds him & gives him a good home-SOON. Before he dies.

I learn so much from you, you don’t just talk about beginner stuff, you talk about stuff that is new and incredibly interesting. Your thinking process is very interesting. Thank you.

I love watching hing Shae at Free Spirit Equestrian! I love her bonus foal...Esmerelda!!!

I have never been to one of these, and have been afraid of large animals, however, I love watching them run, and people caring for them. You did a great job with this video and seem like such a caring knowledgeable person about the animals. I am so glad I ran across this video. That little calf looked so cute, just jumping into the trailer like that! I hope you run across the horse you fell in love with. Thank you for sharing!

For those worried about the Clyde colt, maybe this can help you not be too worried; One reason the Clyde colt was a tad on the thin side could be because there’s some research that shows fast growing plump babies can suffer joint issues such as osteochondrosis dessicans and epiphysitis. There seems to be some genetic relevance as it seems to run in bloodlines, (in many breeds,) but scientists are far from finding the key genes. Couple that with a recent growth spurt (his rump and withers seem on an even level; he’s not currently butt high like most 20 month olds are,)(and not the last growth spurt; he’s got a few more years of them,) and toss a bit of dehydration on top of it all, (because apparently other places’ water is Actually Poison and I refuse to try it,) and you have a few good reasons to not think he’s being neglected. IE, to not worry that he’s going back into a neglectful situation. Our vet wanted to see a hint of ribs on our foals until they were 2 yrs old. Granted, she also wanted them to have frisky trots, bright eyes, glossy coats, and nosey personalities. All signs of good health. And which I didn’t see on the Clyde colt. But It drove non-breeders crazy as they had no idea. Fat horse = healthy horse right? No, fat horse = healthy farrier and vet bills. Anyway, my question was, if the owner no saled him because he felt the colt was worth more, did he have the colt’s genetic disease panels done? A large percentage of drafts can have PSSM, which would be bad. Before buying a horse make sure!

I didn't think the Clide colt was to thin. They usually look like this when still growing, some take up to 5 years to full fill out. That's what a yearling looks like.

Oliver and his mini friend are too cute who would’ve known a mini pony and a Clydesdale now figure that one out, but everybody needs a friend

New on RU-vid and I just ran into your video. Absolutely busted my heart when I seen that little Clydesdale and you didn’t get them so sad. Don’t know if I can keep doing this. Loved your video extremely compassionate knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing so much it will take me days to get that poor little horse out of my head.

OMG Im on Shae’s channel as well. When I viewed your channel for the first time I thought how much your channel reminded me of hers. You have a great channel and looking forward to more fun content like this one. I agree Shea would have loved those Appies.👍🐴♥️

That little miniature calf well little bull, calf is so cute and they don’t get any bigger than that. I’m sure I’ve seen him before.

Oh that poor guy! Wish you could have gotten that draft!

My heart is broken for that Clydesdale 😢 My family and I are just getting into horses and want some drafts on our homestead for work and trails. Your auction videos have really helped me get an idea of what they are like and what to expect! Also really helpful to hear all the things you look for and see as red flags.

That pony mare hitched broke my heart 💔

I'm so sorry you didn't get the pony...the Clydesdale too. Can't wait to get back home to the Ozarks. I promise I will stop by Rolla for some of that barbecue.

I can't believe you didn't follow that Clydesdale to whoever bought it and offer him cash. I want you to have him. He needs you. I want him too but I live in the city. Sigh. Enjoyed the video.

I am so happy you were able to get mama and baby.

Absolutely infuriating that the poor Clydesdale is returning to a life of neglect I wish you would have had the opportunity to save that beautiful animal physically and emotionally. You could see by his stance when you first found him he looked broken inside and desperately needed the right people to come along and save him from his previous owner. Let’s hope that he may come to auction again or maybe keep your eyes out in the local media because he may come up for private sale and you might be able to make a lower offer if his owner becomes keen to sell him .

I am so happy you saved him. Makes me so sad.

Oh wow, I found your channel by accident, and to my surprise, you're right down the road. So sad you didn't get the Clydesdale but it's awesome that you got the little bull.

I've been to a Dickeys in Gillette Wy. Very good place to eat. Lots of choices. Yum. Makes me hungry now. I moved from there 7 years ago.

That grey quarter horse was something special.

Awe, that little guy loaded that tfailer so well!

Oh i'm glad i've come across your chanel. I love watching free spirit equestrian too. And i'm a big fan of you guys too. Cheers from Tracey in Australia

The condition of the Clydesdale was heart breaking. 🥲💔

I'm very sorry you couldn't get the Clydesdale, too. I hope he found a good forever home. Poor fella.

🐴All I know of horses is I love them and wish *all* were properly cared for. I enjoy hearing a knowledgeable person share in videos even though I have to look up most words but that's learning!🐎

If you know Free Spirit you know how transparent she is about finances. Very educational.

Fantastic Horse. I Love Horse. ❤

Lol, bless your heart, closed always sell, even if a little thin, being young, that's fixable.

If I had a farm, I would take him… my dream is to own a draft horse…

6 more babies? You are going to be one busy family this year. I can see why Emeri might be needed closer to home.

"Love at first sight."

That fateful auction where you met the wonderful Oliver !!. I've said to you before I believe in fate and it was present on this day..looking at our beautiful boy here to what he looks like today you wouldn't think its the same horse..he must have felt so 💩..but didnt take that out of you and listen when she says he loves people. He surely does..the start of a beautiful friendship...isnt it amazing to look back..at the end when you said ut wasn't meant to be our lord heard you and thought you needed a project and decided on Oliver to be that protect..when I saw the begining of the video I thought surely iys not thr same but it was..our boy hanging his head down like he had given up..

Just come across this video...I'm a fan of free spirit equestrian....that Appy is right up Shae's Street...I shall be tuning into your channel regularly now..🐎

Get the A.S.P.C.A to look in on the clydesdale.Coming from the U.K, all draft horses are special and deserve a good life.Well done for trying though.

This made me cry for the beautiful Clydesdale.

Love, love, love those horses !!!! 💕💞

Absolutely thrilled about your little bull

Congrats on the purchase! Hahahaha 😂

Clydesdales from Willow Way are super expensive! Too bad he wasn't able to get into a better home

THE APPA. WAS GORGEOUS!

He is a handsome little bull.

THE CLYDESDALE WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HORSE XX

That was so sad 😢 you could just see in his eyes, he needed help 😞

I'm sorry that you didn't get the pony that you wanted to purchase at this auction. My heart is broken that you were not able to purchase the Clydesdale that you had your eyes on. Lord knows what conditions he will have to endure when he goes back to the person who was trying to sell him. I can only pray that one day he goes to a good home where he is loved and appreciated and can have a great life filled with love and affection.

Hell I'm in Michigan and never went out west, but i helped to stop a big dog fighting rings out there!! Just gotta know the talk and point in the direction

My grandpa used to have a team a huge horses and had actually learned how to shoe them and we still have one of the horse shoes it’s about the size of my head.

Well, when I go through to train the Fertilizer plant and Salem, I'll def try that for lunch once..

be nervous I just want a forever home with care and love the pastor the running and they will be happy to work with you this beautiful horses got your beautiful horses and getting a second chance at a happy life

When Oliver/Lucky defecated in the ring, It was such a small volume, Then when he stopped & stared at it for a second due to acute hunger.... I started to cry 😢

We had one as kid's 6 of us he was the best baby sitter I've known to date I was 5 I'm 66 now

Hi I like the horses.

This reminds me of the movie Blsck Beauty when Joe and Beauty reunited and he was home safe again

That glides stands good, my grandma lived next to farm and that guys glides always visited me, he is a good one!! Still young, his hail still growing in

What a neat channel 👍👍👍Glad I found it ! I can't believe that buckskin went for 11 thousand 😳It was a beauty though .I'm in southern Missouri,I moved here from eastern Washington state last spring to be closer to my kids and grandkids in Illinois.Good luck finding the perfect horses/ ponies in future auctions 🙏☘️

Thank you for posting. This was a very entertaining, and informative video. I really enjoyed seeing all the different animals, and hearing JR share his thoughts on each. As for that poor Clydesdale, well, we cannot always know His plan for us. Maybe that colt still has some of His work to do, with his owner. I felt JR's disappointment, and how much he wanted to help that skinny boy. Respect, though, for keeping the responsible stewardship foremost. Good luck with the little bull.

I love draft horses and I was hoping you would get the Clydesdale too. from hew hampsire

That Dapple gray was gorgeous! Quarter?? I don't know about that. It looked 17 hands! We had one my Mother named Darby O'Gill (and The Little People).

Good video, and love that you explain what you're looking for and at. New subscriber here for sure, hoping the channel grows fast.

Thanks!

I love you meantioned free spirit equestrian.....shea is one of the very best horse trainers and owners ever

Well howdy ! We're just a county or 2 over...welcome to the community ❤️

I love shaes channel and auction videos

Awesome video. I just discovered your channel. It's that weird RU-vid algorithm at work lol. I've always wanted to go to a horse auction. That was exciting. I learned a lot. I would love to have horses. Wanted one since I was a little girl. I promised myself I would never buy one unless my financial situation was such that I could properly care for one. Thank you for sharing. I'll keep watching.

Love this channel.

Will have to give the restaurant a try when down that way. Thanks.

I don't have horses but i always wish i could have when i was younger , But Oliver found a place in my heart that i will never forget him,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, btw I am in Lebanon MO,, Howdy Neighbor ,,,

When I see what the poor animals are going through in an auction my heart is bleeding. 😔 The young draft lying on the floor with its nose down shows that it is suffering a lot.

Yes. Find the owner and make a deal with or without thd auction.

2:57 YES! Shae would absolutely love that appy pony.

Your right I've always wanted a Clydesdale

That person is heartless making that poor Clydesdale starve at least you where going to try to help him. I have been to 2 horse auctions the first one looked like the one you where at there where pony’s of all sizes horses that where supper sweet we bought 2 ponies and a horse we sold the pony’s and the horse to good people and I see the horse every once in a while one of the ponies is an awesome jumper even though he was a barrel pony and he is in great care they love him so much and I’m happy about that I don’t know what happened to the other pony but I know he is in good care because my mom dropped him off and she said it was a good place and the horses looked pretty good

Sorry you didn’t get the Clydesdale, he definitely needs someone to care for him. Can you tell me or do a video showing what you look for when you talk about horse conformation? I’m not sure what to look for or what you saw that I didn’t

I love that donkey I on the run in quarter half quarter half thoroughbred that I ran at Los Alamitos racetrack he was huge 17 hands and beautiful. He had the height of a thoroughbred in the motor in build of a quarter horse. My brother was 6 foot four and bought him from me perfect horse for him, and he owned him till the day he died. Both of them died.

I have watched free spirit equestrian and LOVE there channel, I might be in love with this channel!❤