TROUBLE TRYING THE NEW HORSE! Day 083a (03/24/19) 

Bless him..... he seems to be trying to hard.... I still think he’s a good match for Sophie..... she will have to push through the little things to see the bigger picture.... he actually looks to have an amazing temperament....

Sophie needs to understand that most horses will spook and a tiny spook means nothing and you will never find a horse perfect so keep that in mind. Mistakes are about learning

not every ride is gonna be a good one, unfortunately. a lot of the time, horses are unpredictable, which is a lot of what horsemanship is, learning to adapt and learning new methods and tricks!

They wouldn’t survive a lesson with my trainer 😂😂

This horse is a saint. All those people fuasing around, new place, new triggers on the ground, a totally tense rider... he behaved perfectly. The fact itself that we are talking about a little spook means that maybe there should be a bit more awareness and training before buying any horse

This is good for Sophie becuase she can learn more and be more experienced and get more experience! Everything happens for a reason and everything has a purpose

Sophie seemed scared. The horse can sense that and start playing up

That look of pure excitement on Sophies face at the end when she says "Dad said yes" ❤❤❤ He looks like a beautiful quite boy - Sophie just needs the time to realise that horses will never be dead quiet 😁 That doesn't mean they are unsafe or not suitable for someone of her ability 😁 it simply means you are dealing with a real life being and just like people things can startle us - n okt everyone has a big huge reaction BUT it's still a reaction ;) I think once Sophie feels more comfortable with what he does and doesn't do and understands him more under saddle they will be able to form an amazing bond ❤

Sophie then: He’s lazy You dont know whats to come!

Sophie, when a horse spooks, its normal! I get that your scared, but if your going to ride a horse, take care of it etc. You will have to understand that spooking is normal. Also the more u fall off, the more u want to ride❤️ ~amelia💕🐎

With breaks like that I might have to steal him and make him a Reiner

Can u make a new intro since u have new horses

The way sophie is begging for this horse really makes me think it is meant to be. In the past it has more so been Laura and Sam making the decision, instead of Sophie. I’ve literally been in the exact same position, and trust me, the kid knows 😊😊

Instead of watch 9 minutes of nothing here’s where she ACTUALLY GETS IN THE ARENA! 9:43

One thing that a friend at my barn said to me that stuck was fake it till ya make it, it means just pretend to be confident even if your nervous, being nervous can make a situation with a horse so much worse. It has helped me so much, I jumped 3.6ft and i never would have without her words of wisdom and encouragement now I am teaching a horse to jump that never has before 2 weeks ago we went to a show, 2.3ft jumper she did great 2nd place overall. we jump 3ft at home and shes so much fun. she tries so hard just as this palomino pony will for you if you get him!

So excited for the new horse♥️♥️ I think once he gets back into more constant work he will be perfect for Sophie🙂🐴

No matter what a horse is going to spook sometime in its life it’s perfectly normal! Please don’t make a decision on one spook, best of luck!

Oh my god have been waiting all day for this video !!!!!! Haha you guys are awesome I love watching Gabby ride I'm 23 only just started riding again from when I was little and I just really enjoy watching watching Gabby ride, I also have a palamino they are by far the most amazing tempered horses yous have done amazing to find his boy, perfect for miss Sophie! Go for it Sophie you need to confident girl, I have been bucked off and done the exact same thing with Banjo he done a big side step and I flew off haha, you are going to fall off a million times, as an equestrian it is a dangerous sport but the more you fall off the more you prepare your self and your body will think quicker next time and stay on, you have gone through a lot and it has taken alot do guys for you to get back on any horse, remember when Storm spooked and you STAYED ON believe in yourself and you will go so far huni! That horse is perfect but no horse is 100% spook proof they are still animal and they have feelings, get a bond with him and become one together! Head up look forward be confident!

I’m early!! Judging from the title all I can say is not every ride is gong to be a good one but stay strong Sophie!!

I also think he might need his teeth and back looked at.... but he definitely has huge potential 😊

Every single horse has an odd day, it's a part of life. He is one of the most calm horses and well mannered horses I have seen none the less, and it's so ad to imagine that he wad off work for eight months! Him and Sophie would make such an amazing match, the weird thing was like a month ago I was dreaming about your family...and for some reason I saw a western palomino pony at your barn.

Who knew that this would lead so far. It’s amazing watching Sophie’s progress, she is truly a beautiful rider.

Once he gets back into work he will be a much better horse for Sophie and she will get more confidence when she rides him more and more

First. One thing I love about Stella and Willow is how well behaved they are, when they walk past the wash stall that has hay in it the don’t try eat it or anything. I think that the horse you guys were trying was a little stubborn is because Sophie was scared and horses can sense fear but Sophie is definitely getting much mor confident.The horse, his transitions look so smooth which is nice and he seems to have a nice slow canter which will be good with helping Sophie with her confidence. I love you guys so much you are awesome and so inspiring keep up all of your hard work!

i just want to hug sophie!! sweet girl!! i used to be so scared of horses but she will get more confident and turn into an amazing rider. so proud of her!!

No horse in the world is perfect in the sense of spooking and being in good form every day.. Horses have their bad days just like us and can spook sometimes.. That's the way horses are, even the quietest of horses spooks as some stage. Sophie just needs to understand that and after she does she'll be great little team with this palomino 😍.. Building confidence and trust is most important 🐴✨

i know EXACTLY what and how Sophie is feeling. i’m going through the same thing at my barn. you just have to get over it and not seem so nervous because it will affect the horse hope you have so much fun and great things lay ahead for you and Fin

Not seen Sophie looking that happy and confident on a horse in a while, looking forward to seeing the decision!

I am not Sophia’s mother, so I can not speak on behalf of her. However it is so clear that she is a kind hearted, loving little girl. Has it been explained to her that it is a very kind thing for a horse to allow them to be a horse, and to yourself to not let the feeling of fear get in the way of doing things you are more than capable of doing? Sophie’s heart will lead her to great places, but sensitivity comes with a lot of triumph to be had. Best wishes for you and your girl!

This horse is not lazy. He is stiff in the hind legs. (Rear off side). Check it out before buying!!

I love how you guys take care of your horses and make sure they have what they need my trainer takes in alot of abused horses God bless you amazing people!❤️

I think this horse would be great at walk to canter transitions, and he seems like a horse that would be willing to learn. The look on Sophie’s face at the end, that’s the old Sophie. The one that wasn’t worried to ride, the one that joked around. That was the Sophie we all know and love! She knew she wanted this horse! I think it’s an amazing decision that you got him. He’s amazing! ❤️

Hey Soph, a good way to think about the spooks is like this: you get scared when a horse spooks, and their spook is just them getting afraid of something too! So you just have to find your inner confidence and reassure the horse, and that will help you both feel confident and better! Remember he's not trying to scare you with his spooks! He just needs you to tell him it's okay, and he'll do the same for you!

Love him Sophie I just wanna tell you your a strong girl who has a heart of gold you’ll grow into such a great rider

At 13:02 he picked up that plastic sheet and immediately stopped. No spook. No fuss. No messing around. Just getting on with it. He did great with that. Just imagine when Sophie is a bit older and can go on hacks on her own and she is riding a horse and all of a sudden.. a bird flies out. If Sophie was riding this guy, I think she’d be good to go! He’s perfect x

I can’t believe you have had Finn for over a year now he looks soooo different and Sophie’s confidence has grown dramatically

Poor Sophie it breaks my heart to watch her cry like that! I wish I had magical powers to give her the confidence she needs! I know she will come around. I believe in you Sophie!

It's amazing to see how far Sophie and Finn have come now that it's been a year! I also noticed Gabby seems happier and more energetic in this video then now. It's amazing how far people and horses can come in a year. And now I know I have been for sure watching for over a year, since I remember watching this video and ones before it.

He’s honestly perfect for Sophie. She looks very good on him and another plus he’s very cute! Sometimes we just don’t have perfect rides, but I think he is perfect for her !

Anyone else catch before she checked the temperature the split second of lauras face XD

I love him! Sophie looks so confident on him after she got over the first little side step. It makes my heart so happy to see them together!

Sophie looks great on that horse.❤️ She has really improved with her riding,💕 and Gabby gets better every time you make a video. You all make me smile every time I watch you guys.

Sophie is incredibly brave to get back on X That is the key. If you find one you trust you can overcome any falls. XX Horse riding is such a psychological sport and not everyone appreciates that. When you get those little mental blocks they completely take over. Humans and horses are both designed with self-preservation in mind, so sometimes we end up having a clash of interests. Just the other day I had to get of Alaska as she was in a spooky mindset and nothing I could do could get her to refocus on me. So I got off lunged, got back on and she was the same so called it a day. Learning what type of rider you are helps you know what you can cope with and what you need to do to help you and your horse. Anyone saying be confident it is not that simple for everyone. Congratulations if you are a naturally confident rider every person is different and has different experiences. Sophie did amazing X And well done too Gabby.

Sophie is looking so good on the pony! Her trot is stunning and Gabbys too! I'm excited to see them progress in there riding (I hope you guys got the pony he seems perfect for you guys!

Oh my god what was the big deal! That’s the calmest horse I’ve ever seen and she’s crying because she’s scared to get on him!

I honestly love that palimino he is so cute and small

I hope you get him he deserves you .he will change over time just think he has just been brought back into work. You NEED him . The girls have an awesome bond with him YOU HAVE TO GET HIM ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am so excited to see your little farm take shape. I had to sell my heart horse due to lack of funds. In Australia horse ownership and such is SO different. Im saving my money week by week to buy my own property one day and hopefully I can buy my boy back! So proud of your family and how far you have ALL come with horses and riding.

I puked at the confederate flag halter

i cant believe that this young girl is selling her fantastic pony to day by day vlogs is crazy

Aww it's so nice to see Sophie smile on him even after a rocky start, well done for being brave Sophie. X

They wouldn’t survive a second with my trainer!😂

i would recommend a half pad along with the saddle pad. it helps their back and it’s more comfortable for them i think💞it really helps my horse a lot. just a suggestion

First!! I am very proud of Sophie for gaining the confidence to still ride first!!!❤️Great job Sophie!

I just love this boy !!! There's not a horse in the world that doesn't spook and Sophie will learn to eventually just ride through it i really believe Sophie and this boy will be perfect together and his temperament is die for ❤

Awwww I am so happy to see Sophie comfortable with this horse and that she get her own horse I think they are the perfect fit

She wouldn’t survive a lesson with my trainer 😂

I’m very proud of Sophie ! I think use are perfect for each other . That was probably a one time thing . Can’t wait to find out !!!

this cam up and i decided to watch it again, the difference is huge its amazing what time and persistance can do, sophie and finn really are a match. i hope nothing gets in the way of them both xx

Good job Sophie you’re doing so well :) keep pushing and you’ll be jumping in no time

Fin is so comfortable but when your scared the horse can feel your fear, and sit back and breathe and give him longer reins! Fin is lovely and you know he won’t do anything wrong so don’t be nervous because if something happens then it will be a good experience and you would know what to do next time! And sit confidently! I mean if I have confidence in you Sophie then you should have confidence! Like gabby she just gets on and has confidence ( not that you have to be like her)! Love u guys keep doing what u love ❤️

You should lease him for about 3 months and see how he goes xx

I'm kinda new to your channel, but I just love your family. I'm from Tennessee and really wish we got snow half as much as you. I just wanted to mention that it is the bit that is bother this gelding, you see him constantly mouthing it. So, he was distracted, good horse, maybe wrong choice for him bit wise. Back in the old days I use to ride, show and train horses. Sophie, this horse is going to be your pal some day and I look forward to seeing it come true for you. 🐾

Well done Soph! So proud of you, just remember big breaths, and smile, he’s yours now, I can’t wait for your future together, you two are perfect!! Lots of love ♥️

I love you guys and I’m so proud of Sophie trotting on that horse.

Love the smile on Sophie's face 💝💝

Older sis is way more skilled with horses

Sophie could never survive my trainee 😂🤣

lol i’m looking back at old videos and it’s crazy to see how much sophie and finn have improved since this

Your such a good little rider! 😊 And he is really good for being off for 8 month

I'm sorry to say this. But Sophie would not survive a lesson with my trainer at all. If she gets so scared bc a horse spooks, she should not be riding big ponys or horses. Finding a calm pony, and trainer would be good for her I think

Wow! Laura, he is Beautiful and he stops on command which is perfect for Sophie - palomino horses are so absolutely stunning they’re so beautiful congratulations and Thank You for sharing this with us. ✌🏻And❤️ Lori

Y’all would NEVER survive even 30 minutes with my trainer someone would be crying in the corner

Sophie is NOT ready to own a horse she does not even know where to keep her legs

I love to see Sophie’s big smile when she was ridding that horse. I feel like you guys got him because you used the words new horse in your tittle!

I think he would be perfect for you guys, but the girls need to try not to let him stop like that because it can cause behavioural issues and that will not help Sophie’s confidence at all. I’ve been through it before with a pony and he learnt that he could stop when he thought he’d had enough, then he would kick out and threaten to rear when asked to move! It isn’t nice to deal with and it took a lot of my confidence away and I’m only just getting better now xx

They suit each other very well! Go for it!

He really took care of Sofia lol for a minuet I thought the video was in slow motion from how slow he was walking but I could tell Sofia would get scared when he threw his head and backed up but that’s because of her death grip lol I think she just has to get use to a horse who doesn’t need bit contact. He honestly would probably do really fantastic with a bitless if Sofia doesn’t learn to ride on a loose rein.

Sophie needs to not get worried when riding a horse but that horse is perfect for the girls

You can do it Sophia !!! I’m always scared since I fell of my draft horse but I have been rideing him every week if I can do it so can you 😁🤠

I’m rewatching this and omg! The farm looks incredible now compared to when you bought it 😍

Sophia looks so good and so Sam and the rest of us are just amazing

I think he is perfect for Sophie! Not everyday will be a good day! I think one thing that will help is loosening the reins a bit! He/she seems to be a horse that likes having his head! So maybe that will help, but otherwise I think with working him more often he will be better. And the way Sophie is begging for him is amazing! Usually same and Laura make the decision, but trust me.. if this kid is begging, let her decide! I think this is the horse 😆

Sophie only got a little upset after the pony spooked. So I'm not sure why people are saying he spooked because she was afraid. And she still overcame her fear and got right up and trotted him!

Well done 👍 Sophia for getting on the pony hope you enjoy his company

i couldn’t tell if there was one or not but, you need a half pad on that horse. i didn’t see one but i’m probably just blind but if there wasn’t one then DEFINITELY put one on since that horse hasn’t been ridden in a while so their back isn’t used to the pressure of a rider so extra support from a half pad or withrr pad is superrrr important

Oh my gosh I came back and watched this video and WOW! Finn has changed so so much. He sure did find a great home!

I think that a lot of people have troubles with new horses. I think it’s just the horse trying to adjust to the new environment and the new person riding him or her. It just takes time and it’ll help her learn.

I’m going to my first riding lesson in a week and I’ve been wanting to ride for four years and I’m finally going to learn

You are the first person, outside of my brother, that remembers "the cat came back" song lol! That made my day, lol 😊

I know that Sophie is very nervous at the moment however all horses spook!! Even the quietest of horses will spook from time to time and part of riding is being able to handle that and I hope Sophie will learn that soon!! That pony is amazing and will teach her loads and once she gets the confidence in her riding it will be a lot better!

Laura and soph yous two have gave me more confidence to get on another horse bc Laura u broke ur pelvis and u still got back on and soph u were able to get over ur fear and the next time I try a pony I’m just gonna think of yous two and I’m just gonna get up and push through the fear thank u

U can’t blame the horse for spooking since they have their own mind and no ones perfect

I think he’s great for Sophie! Because he will make her a good rider and she will learn his little tricks to not do things! 💕

When you finish everything at the barn you should do a Before and After of the barn

Here’s a good tip just try to not be nervous or sad or mad bc he can feel it and he will play up and when your nerves or sad or upset he will stop for no reasons and that’s bc of the confidence so just try not be nervous

I mean my trainer haha🤣if I fell of she would say GET BACK ON NOW 🤣

Loosen up on the rains and if your child is crying don’t you think maybe she is scared to get on him all you do is put her on a horse and tell her it’s ok great parents 😂😂😂

He's beautiful! He's just the right size for Sophie, & she looked so good on him.

i love how you all ways start the vlog so happy plus i have been watching your channel for three years and i love all the vlogs you make me so happy