A TRIP TO THE HORSE AUCTION…
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Hey Horse Lovers! Let's go to the Horse Auction in Shipshewana, IN. They are having their ANNUAL Good Friday Horse Sale. Walk around with me while I check out all of the horses. Listen for tips and advice when it comes to looking and purchasing auction horses. I will also show horses in the sale ring and the prices they went for. This experience was emotional and very interesting. As always ENJOY THE RIDE!
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I am so happy that someone saved that mini with the overgrown hooves!!! Thank you Dawn!!! By the way Shae I wanted to introduce myself when I saw you in the seating area but would have been a challenge during the auction.
Same here! At the time I didn’t even know she was there (Dawn). So when I heard the news I was ecstatic! And oh man! Wish we could have met ❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Ikr?! Like why do people do that crap?! Like take care of your animals! Burns me! 😡
❤ So glad no one bought the draft horse. Wish you and Kyle had brought the trailer lol . I often wondered about the bump and really hate the curved spine . Also Really dislike seeing a big man ride a little horse!!! So cruel!!
😂❤ Precious little dogs.
As to the sad part of auctions. The first auction I ever went to was with a friend who was going to sell her horse and I literally had nightmares for weeks after. It can be VERY hard when you know there's nothing you can do to help. I really like your auction videos because I always learn something. (:
Wow. Not sure I could go and not come home with a trailer load. I’ve been to a few auctions in NY and it’s always hard. I feel you! ❤️❤️❤️
I know. Partly why I didn’t bring the trailer. Because it’s so hard, but you have to be responsible. It’s so hard. 😭
I’m surprised the auction house allowed people to stand inside the arena! Safety issue much?
Lets all pray Shae gets wealthy so she can save some more rehab horses! ❤
Been watching your videos on and off lately because of playing The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion that was released recently along with watching HorsePlus, PonyTales, and I think the other channel is Farm/HorseHomestead. I have a major soft spot for the drafts; Gypsy Vanners, Clydesdale and Belgians are my favorites .
Oh the black and white draft ❤❤❤ just beautiful, I’d love to ride him!! It was really educational watching this video especially for people who attend the auctions. If only we could save them all, it’s a tragedy that these beauties are not treated as they should be. Stay well and happy. Xx
Yes he was absolutely stunning! I wish we could save them. Many of these horses were from traders just trying to flip horses. I definitely plan on trying to buy 1-2 from auction this spring to get them out of the cycle!
I was wanting to cry so much when I saw Mimi walk out… lucky dawn saved her! Thank you so much dawn you are a rockstar!! 😭😭😄😄
I know!!!! So sad, but she’s good now! ❤️
Ohhh those poor horses! I don’t know how you weren’t balling your eyes out that whole time-I was and I was only watching! But I’m glad your farrier bought that mini!
Trust me I cried. It’s so hard. I’m so glad she did!!!! That absolutely killed me seeing that sweet baby. But she’s in wonderful hands now!
It breaks my heart to see the rehab horses! I was a vet tech out of Michigan State back in 1979! I can’t even look at the poor abused dogs and cats now. I just cry my eyes out! I do enjoy the healthy horses. The auctions are fun! I grew up in Goodrich but live in Pensacola now.
I cant hardly watch it I just set and cry and pray those poor babies go to someone that will love them
I know it’s tough.
hey Shae, i am Kayla and i am from Hawaii on the island of Oahu and i do horsemanship and i love what you are doing for the horses and giving them a second chance at life to all kinds of horses, you are Amazing at what you do in your videos and i also love Disney and i love that you give the horses you get Disney names .
That poor baby pony😢😢 God bless your farrier❤️
So many sad horses, it's heartbreaking. I loved the black and white draft horse too and so loving. As you said you can't save them all but I hope you do get rich so can save many. I really appreciate the information on rescuing at an auction. The world needs to know how these poor horses can end up in the slaughter pipe line. Thank you!
Was hoping since you didn't bring the trailer that you got a puppy 😂 they were super cute
That draft was stunning and thank the Lord for Dawn saving that poor mini with those terrible hooves
Thanks for bringing us along to see the highs and lows of these auctions
I know, the puppies were adorable! I’m so glad she saved her, what a miracle!!!! Thanks for watching.
I agree with you about selling your horse at auction. I am originally from Michigan (grew up north of Grand Rapids, graduated from MSU). I know this area/auction well. I also know that horses from Amish farms can be dumped at auction after they are worn out from the hard work they perform their entire life. These places are not places for the kind hearted! Auctions are where you can find horses whose owners would rather send their ill/injured/older horse through an auction to make a last few bucks after they are no longer useful to them. Often this is instead of doing the humane thing and putting the horse down. And here their horse is at a high risk of it being sold & loaded on a kill buyer’s truck to be sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico.
I live in Georgia now and have volunteered at a nearby horse rescue for 6-1/2 years and I also now own 3 myself. But the last one I purposefully purchased at auction (9/2019) with the goal of saving a thin horse who would likely be out on that kill buyers truck that was parked outside.
After months of good mash and gentle care my boy, Spartan (after my MSU Spartans) turned out to be a beautiful dark bay who’s DNA determined him to be a Tennessee Walker. But I totally understand what you mean when you say how you want to save every one of them. That is exactly the way I would be if I went to auctions regularly. So sad…
This was so well said! Thank you! Your boy sounds amazing. Thank you for giving him such good care. That’s so cool you’re from Michigan. I wish we could save them ALL. ❤️
"Auctions are where you can find horses whose owners would rather send their ill/injured/older horse through an auction to make a last few bucks after they are no longer useful to them. Often this is instead of doing the humane thing and putting the horse down. And here their horse is at a high risk of it being sold & loaded on a kill buyer’s truck to be sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico."
I guess I don't understand the logic in this, so instead of putting them down they end up on the killers trailer? First of all, what is the real difference if they kill it or the "killers" kill it?. Second, it costs a lot of money to put a horse down and have the carcass taken care of afterwards (speaking form experience more than once!) and maybe some people just can't afford it. There are many people for whatever reason can no longer keep their horse,
and have not had any luck selling it on their own, so last resort is the auction. Not every auction seller is as heartless as you make them sound. Many are heart broken.
@@mirage790 have you ever seen/heard how horses are treated/transported after purchased by a kill buyer? It is deplorable! Anyone who has loved a horse owes it to that horse to find a way, whether a quick bullet to the head, to end the horse’s life rather than subject them to the horror of kill buyer purchasing or slaughter itself.
Dealing with end of life expenses are part of expenses a horse owner assumes when deciding to own a horse. If the cost of humanely ending their beloved horse’s life then perhaps they should never decide to get that horse in the first place.
You happen to be replying to me the day after I had to put down that sweet horse I bought at auction 3 years ago. He was my heart horse, and still looked so healthy and beautiful but he had suffered with lameness for too long as we tried different ways to cure him to no avail. Sending him to auction would have provided money back to me because of how he looked and how much the kill buyer could get at slaughter. But I loved this boy and I have always known if there came a time when there was no longer hope for him to enjoy his life that I would NEVER take him back to the auction. That time came yesterday and it was one of the hardest days of my life, but I have peace knowing he went quickly at the hands of someone who provided him with dignity, tenderness, and love.
I am so sorry you had to euthanize your wonderful horse! I know it was heartbreaking! I grew up in Goodrich MI and went to MSU as a vet tech in 1979! I had a beautiful quarter horse growing up and sure miss him even now! I love horses and dogs and cats etc.
I've never seen horses 🐎 with such a connection with their owner. You have something special 🥰💖💞
Wow what a compliment! Thank you ❤️
omg lol I had sold my horse there and I noticed I was in the background of ur video!! we sold a paint and 2 halfliners there lol. I was the one riding the paint mare with the pink camo coat on. we also were the ones who sold the 2 halfliners in which the filly got kind of scared,
You go, Dawn, for saving the little mini with the terrible hooves.
Some sweet looking horse at realistic $$$ Yeah some good deals CHEERS from SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Hello! And yes, they were lower, but a lot of horses at these type of auctions usually need a lot of training or there are underlying issues.
I just found your channel today! It was you getting Jafar Bc Fresians are one of my favorites as well!! He is very sweet! You are lucky to be able to do this w your life!! Idk how you handle going to auction, I am a huge rescue advocate and I’m glad you get horses from auction and understand you can’t same them all! I too wish I could be so rich that I could just save as many as possible. I don’t own any horses, but I ride and volunteer at a local stable & that has to be enough for now! But, my goal is one day to rescue some horses and give them a good life and love them forever. I’m glad you can do that and I enjoy watching you and others who do. My heart is w all the horses at this auction I hope they are all saved!!! And just a note, that girl who was flipping over that poor horse…wtf???? Seriously 🤬
Well hello and welcome to the channel! Yes, going to some auctions can be difficult for sure. I cry sometimes :(. But I also know I am making a difference even if it’s just one horse at a time. Thank you for tuning in! I have no idea who she was but it was ridiculous….
You saving prince charming and bagherra says alot about you how much your life is horses good and bad. God bless you ❤
I love these auction videos so much, it's fun seeing the variety of horses and I love how educational you make them. I wish for many more auction videos in the future, thank you for doing what you do
Yes it can be very difficult.
❤ I love the auction videos. But like you. Some break my heart!😢
I'm appy.lover I had a rangerbred.stud for 15 years. It's hard to find a good sound horse that not crippled or shot up especially at a horse auction. Glad you spot them them which is good or a bad one.we need more people like you.thanks
Totally agree! Glad there is another Appy lover!!!! They really are amazing. Thanks for the compliment too. ❤️
Thank you for the insight and allowing us to go see some horses with you. I am curious: why would an owner take their horse to an auction instead of selling them through horse websites? I would be nervous selling my horse to someone I haven’t met.
Of course! A few reasons. Firstly, many of the horses being sold here are just horse traders who picked up several horses the day before trying to sell at auction to make a quick buck. Another reason is some people don’t want to deal with people wasting their time when it comes to private sale. I personally wouldn’t sell at an auction (obviously) but to each their own. Many people don’t care about a good home, they just want money.
@@freespiritequestrianI agree with you about selling your horse at auction. I am originally from Michigan (grew up north of Grand Rapids, graduated from MSU with a nursing degree). I know this area/auction well. I also know that horses from Amish farms can be dumped at auction after they are worn out from the hard work they perform their entire life. These places are not places for the kind hearted! Auctions are where you can find horses whose owners would rather send their ill/injured/older horse through an auction to make a last few bucks after they are no longer useful to them. Often this is instead of doing the humane thing and putting the horse down. And here their horse is at a high risk of it being sold & loaded on a kill buyer’s truck to be sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico.
I live in Georgia now and have volunteered at a nearby horse rescue for 6-1/2 years and I also now own 3 myself. But the last one I purposefully purchased at auction (9/2019) with the goal of saving a thin horse who would likely be out on that kill buyers truck that was parked outside.
After months of good mash and gentle care my boy, Spartan (after my MSU Spartans) turned out to be a beautiful dark bay who’s DNA determined him to be a Tennessee Walker. But I totally understand what you mean when you say how you want to save every one of them. That is exactly the way I would be if I went to auctions regularly. So sad…
In tears. That poor poor mini! How can humans be so cruel to such majestic and beautiful souls!
It’s so awful!
That is the first black and white draft I have seen, as you would say he is gorgeous. I love drafts.
Yes! He’s a Spotted Draft, that’s the breed ❤️
Thank goodness your farrier saved that pony
Right?! Poor sweet baby.
Interesting and emotional video. Thank you for taking us with you. Do auction horses have current health certificates or just a coggins?
Thank you. They just need coggins to be sold at the auction.
It breaks my heart to see all these mistreated beautiful souls?.
How do you recognize Amish horses? Is there something special with them?
Thank you so much, fot taking us to auctions and sharing your knowledge❤
Agreed. Usually they are specific breeds or the are driving horses. Sometimes the auctioneer or description will say so as well. My pleasure ❤️
If I ever went to an auction I could not go to the loose pen. Most of the time I will see poorly treated animals and it makes me want to cry.
That poooor little mini smh. So happy he went to your vet! For every one of those horses I pray they find loving owners...especially the poor sickly and thin and abused and neglected ones. They deserve that. Horses connect with us differently than any other animal; it is a spiritual connection. I wish I could save as many as possible!
Okay. This was tough on me, too. If I had been there I would have walked out and collapsed in tears in the parking lot. I agree with you that every horse deserves a chance. It was too much.
I cried there, it’s so hard sometimes.
I agree ☝🏻 their souls don’t deserve that life.. but they could get a sweet caregiver like you and that’s the silver lining
No they absolutely don’t. Wish I could save them all.
I agree with you. Some sold for higher than I thought they would. I wish they would take the saddle off to show the horse all over.
Yep I agree.
Guarantee this is a babysitter, it will not run away! What is wrong with people. I’m so glad your friend saved that sweet mini.
I know that everyone cannot take everyone, but for the horse with the long hoofs, I would have rescued that baby pony, cleaned her or him up, done some work on her, and then sold her of course much later. So sad. I know you can not do that with your program, but I would have done it anyway. - I am a new subscriber.
So when you are really shopping you don’t see anything. But if you don’t even have trailer there are gorgeous horses.
So sad to see the appys. My best buddy ever was a appy iboughtjust before they sold him to slaughter. He had been so messed up he wasn't even safe to ride, but hours and months of work made him my buddy. He was still onery, hated the arena but on trails I trusted him with my life. On the ground he's was great. He would go anywhere I pointed him. Bridges, mud, load in any trailer. Helped many horses over scarey bridges and into trailers. We covered literally thousands of miles of trails. Got him when he was 6 and lost him to cancer at 27. Also have a mini I rescued when he was 1 and he is now 31 and going strong. Moved both of them with me from Georgia to ok.
I’m so sorry! That’s very Intense. ❤️
Beautiful horses, sorry to see some of the big drafts go so low. Hoping they weren't purchased by the knackers.
Those were “loose pen” drafts that were ran through the sale ring. That’s why the went low. So sad.
@@freespiritequestrian what does loose pen mean?
The draft horse was so pretty
love it
Thanks!
Hey Dawn! I'm new to your channel so maybe you've already covered this, BUT because you are buying horses at auction, would you please go over what Founder looks like in the hooves - easy indicator. A common issue in some areas of the country and worth knowing about. Thanks!
My name is Shae :). I talk about founder in another auction video, it’s the pony one, check it out :).
Shipshewana is great!!!
You should work with Horse+'humane
They are great but I don’t want to mix ownership with other people. These are all of my personal horses.
Wow! That big draft horse was the cutest thing I’ve seen in awhile!!!
I feel really bad for some of these horses :< imagine being a horse and most your life is running in a feild and your owners don’t trim your hooves and you can run
But aside from that, do you have tips for sitting the canter in English saddles cause I’m in a group lesson and CANT sit the canter because most the horses are really bouncy!!
I totally agree. I have videos talking about canter. Cantering with confidence is one of the titles.
Question! In scandinavia we dont have auctions like these for horses or livestock.. so, to the question. The people IN the ring (not riding or holding horse), what are they doing in there with the horses they are trying to sell?
Also, how in the holy lands.. can you hear what the babbler is yelling out/ pricing?
Lol. They are just people wanting to buy. I personally don’t understand standing in the ring but whatever. It takes time to figure out the auctioneer. ❤️
How could you let the draft go and the little one with the overgrown hooves killed me
Do you realize how much time, effort, and money goes into each horse? Especially one that’s not in the best condition. Knowing what I know and doing this type of work on a regular basis, I absolutely can “let them go” when I’m not in a position to help.
I just wanted to say that that draft horse, my friend bought him so I get to see him when I get to spend time with him we named him Dakota she's so sweet.
She?
I go to the Shipshewana auction all the time! I've been to every place you went to the the video! Loved it!
Awesome!!! It’s fun to see it when you know about it already too! ❤️❤️❤️
Why do they allow so many people in the ring? Seems dangerous for the people and also adds stress for the horses in an already stressful situation.
The last horse that you showed that went through the auction is the one I brought and I actually was able to name it
Awesome 😎
I can't tell you how many times I have left auctions and cried (in private) for the poor souls whose life ended shortly after being there.
That big paint horse begged you to take him home. At least they wanted a lot of money for him, so he was safe.
Yes it’s so hard emotionally sometimes. 🥺
They need to get the people out of the ring for more room
Agreed!
Sorry this is off topic, i haven’t watched yet but im happy you were in indiana, i live there right next to kentukey, i hate that theres alot of abused horses there though :(
Yes it’s really tough to see sometimes.
She also mentors and shows people how to raise money and all that stuff so if you're interested in that you should contact her find her and sign up to win a mentorship
Awesome thank you! ❤️
❤How is Hunter's bump formed!?
So sad auctions... none deserve to be there ... those under 800 dollars often go for meat
Wish I could save them all ... saved an off the track thoroughbred - the most clever wonderful
horse I ever owned ❤️
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Great video! I was going to go to this one, but had a horse show on Saturday. You’ve got some iron control, girl friend!!
It’s taken years to develop ha! If you truly want to help horses you have to take purchasing very seriously and know your limits physically, mentally, financially, and emotionally. I am not ready yet, but will be soon :).
My problem would be not seeing confirmation under the saddles.
That’s why you go around and look beforehand :) lol 😂
I wish humane groups could do for horses what has been done for dogs in kill shelters by moving them to other parts of the country that value them more. I don't even know where that place would be. It is so sad to see the terrible conditions some of those beautiful horses are in. Thanks for showing us even tho it breaks our hearts. 🥺
I agree 🥺
At this point I'm in the middle in the vid and She NEEDS THAT HORSE THE HUGHE DRAFT ONE
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Oh, jeez, I wish I could buy them all, too.
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Thank you for the trip) What is a Hunters Bump??? Love your program, videos and the like) Such wonderful information, so educational. Thank you again) 🤩🤩🤩
I wish I could have horses and thank you so much btw you are so sweet
Awww thank you 😊
Question: why do all those people stand inside the sales ring? Seems like they are crowding the horses instead of giving them room to move easily.
Who knows, it’s ridiculous lol.
In my experience going to auctions the people in the ring are often kill pen buyer. It makes me sooo sad seeing fat horses, especially draft breeds going for less than $1000, you can’t almost guarantee they were bought by the pound.
@@melissaspake7727 sometimes but it’s usually because they think they are cool or special and stand in there lol.
@@freespiritequestrian some even had their backs to the horse just gabbing away.
Fan here from Otisville Michigan! 😊 I have never understood why people feel the need to stand inside the auction ring 😂 I mean the horse can barely move! I've been to many auctions in Tuscola County Michigan. It's the same thing there!
Why would the auctioneer even make a comment about the pony with horrible hoofs saying it was a babysitter because it couldn’t run away? Hearing that I would have left the auction. Not funny!
My sister had a 5'7" horse. Can't remember if that was 17 or 18hands. But, I am 5'7" and the top of my head was at the top of his withers. He was a thoroughbred off the track
Do you worry that those puppies are coming from puppy farms? None of the puppies came with their moms.... or parents at all. Loved seeing all the horses though and i love your channel!
Of course I do! Why do you think I didn’t buy one? I don’t support that at all. They are also cute, and it’s not the puppy’s fault. Are you saying you wouldn’t pet a cute puppy because they came from a puppy mill? How about all the dogs at shelters? Where do you think a majority of them come from? Puppy mills. I can’t state every thought I have on every video, there wouldn’t be enough time lol.
@@freespiritequestrian They were very cute. Still feel so bad for the puppies...and yes I probably would pet them. You make a valid point on that haha. BTW I love your videos and your content so much!
Oh that mini with the over grown hooves was so sad!
Horrible! But amazingly my farrier saved her! I didn’t know it at the time, but I’m so happy now. Her hooves are looking much better thanks to her (my farrier).
You know the name escapes me because I watch a lot of their videos and I watch a lot of other videos but in Tennessee there is a lady named Tonnie
Horse plus humane society
Tawny Priesner with Horse Plus
Hey Shay....was just wondering why do some people put two different nylon type halters on some horses......it seems like it looks uncomfortable for them and not sure the purpose....thanks in advance
@freespirtequestrian
cute and sweet
Thank you 🐴❤️
It's great for people who need to learn. But for me I can watch another one. Ty. I feel the way you do I want to save all animals too. I wish I can have 5 millions acres of land.
Hi....
I am very curious about how much the mini were going for???? You remember?
Mmmmm not to much maybe $300? I can’t remember for sure.
Hi question: There is barely enough room for the horse in the ring, why do they let so many men stand there taking up space?
Stirrup leathers will not interrupt a good night equestrian needed sleep:)
I don't know if this is the same as television, but I truly thank you.
I can never watch this again. I have no money to send.
I feel sick what I saw.
It's been a lot this week Roe vs Wade and know understands it. Horses, I've learned a lot in the last few years and hasn't been easy buy I send some money to HWH thanks Branden.
In a thought I almost had horse. Not. No contact my uncle/ godfather was going to buy me a horse. That I would never see and be sold within the year, if not less. He was so beautiful blue eyed , white appaloosa with a mirage of gray spots with Rod Stewart hair. Of coins would name him Rod. I was 16.
Never would I see that horse. Never.
I wish they had been decent people. I was of no confidence and the horse would hated me.
Horrible jock on a young girl just to fuck my mother.
Thank you for wisdom. I am only a horse lover.
So sorry that happened. What a shame. The horse industry can be very tough sometimes.
Sad I haven't been back to Ky since I saw one in a large pen with its eye hanging out. No one cared. But have been to mt.hope ohio. Very nice draft horse sale. In spring and fall they have one. Have not been to a regular sale but hear most are in good shape. But sugar creek ohio; sucks. They sell a lot in very poor shape. hurt etc.. kill buyers go regularly. I just want to die. Seeing them. I am glad I found your channel. Can't wait to go back and see more.
Oh gosh that’s horrible! Yes, Mt Hope was really decent. I’ve been to sugar creek and yah, it can be rough. Thanks for watching though!
Why do they let all of the men in the pen when auctioning the horses. There isn’t room in there! Bugs me.
I love these videos thank you for posting!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching ❤️
Are you talking about Horse Plus Heroes James? They save lots of horses from auctions and mentor others in rescue.
Loved this trip to the auction and fell in love with a few horses and puppies LOL
Thanks! Yes, there were some cuties for sure!
You can always rent a trailer for a new buy and there are truckers at auction who will trailer your horse home for a price.
Why are there so many people in the ring? As a buyer you can't even see them going in there
OMG.. I hope my horse never ends up at a auction 😭 I'm 74 and she is 13. Im pretty sure she will out live me. When I can't care for her anymore, a good forever home is a must. This is something that keeps me up at night. Ugh .
Oh no! Some of my friends have made a will for their horse, maybe that would give peace of mind? ❤️
That's good but my problem is WHO. That's my worry. She is a sweet well mannered Moarab beauty. I swear I don't know anyone I would want to leave her with. I got a problem.
That many puppies in cages like that screams puppy mill
Yeah, it was interesting and also why I wouldn’t get one.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing these posts. I'm in California. It is my dream to save every horse that needs it also. For now I just donate to a couple horse rescues that I feel are doing a good job.
God bless you and God bless the horses. 🐎
Oh my pleasure! Thank you 😊
If it was me I would’ve bought that draft as soon as I set my eyes in him! I love drafts and pinto horses are my soft spot
I know, such sweeties!
Not all of us are horse people but horse lovers. So can you tell me what loc is?
I know nothing about horses but I enjoy your videos. If I ever win a large sum of money I'd give you the money to save horses. It's an awesome goal to have.
Wow that’s so nice of you!!! I’m so glad this video found you. Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Prices better than Illinois.
Yeah this was a lower end auction.
Would you ever go to one for someone to get the perfect horse ? I don’t have an place like that around me
Hi, no, way to much risk involved to do that for someone else.
I love your heart! I don't get how some people can treat such incredible creatures so poorly!!! Horses are some of the best things that has ever happened to this world, and I hate that people take them for granted! I just don't understand it.
I know it’s so sad. Thank you for watching, it can be hard but it’s the reality.
I thought for sure you’d end up buying that draft as well!! He is gorgeous 🥰
Gosh he was so amazing! I just don’t have a need for that large of a horse LOL
It annoys me to no end watching people stand up, or wth was that crazy woman doing rolling all over that horse? Showing that even if her goofy butt falls off the horse will stand there? You do not make your horse look better, you just make yourself look like a bigger fool.
Right? So dumb.
I loved that big spoted draft horse that did not sell.
That poor mini look at those feet and hoops oh, I’m so sad
pfff tough to see some of this, why are all those people in the showing area? They don't have these type of auctions here in The Netherlands as far as I know, just very fancy auctions.
I totally agree! Wish they weren’t standing in there.
I am from Kentucky and I truly love all your posts. It was nice to see that there were some horse that were in good shape
Thanks for the education
Thank you so much Lisa!
Does the humane society ever step in? I mean how is it possible that the little pony was walking like that? Is there no standard of care or lack there of that would be illegal? ugh - so hard
They don’t usually do anything even if so.
Slaughter buyers take these poor horses on trucks to meat factories in Mexico. No horse owner should ever be near one of these garbage meat auctions.
These horse don’t go directly to slaughter, they are usually flipped or taken to “kill pen” which then they are basically just sold to someone else who buys them. Yes, some do unfortunately get on that truck to Mexico or Canada but it’s not AS common as you’re thinking. Also, horse owners shouldn’t be near these auctions? Yes they should, so they can buy and save some of these animals if they have the means to.