MY RIDING STORY: HOW I BECAME A HORSE TRAINER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2020
- The culmination of 15+ years worth of experiences with horses. This is no where near all of the horses that I’ve had in my life but these are (most of) the horses that helped build me.
It’s not been an easy journey - I’ve learned just about everything the hard way. I learned heartbreak at an early age and how to keep going even when everything sucked.
Although some of these horses gave me a run for my money, I’m so thankful for each and every one of them and the lessons that they had to teach me.
I hope you guys enjoy this video and learning about my experiences with horses. As you’ll see, I had a rather unconventional upbringing with horses and I didn’t have anyone to set me on the right path for a good portion of my life. Some of it is kind of embarrassing because of the way I learned but this is my story and I somehow made it work.
Thank you guys so much for being so patient for this video - It wasn’t an easy one to film. Enjoy!
-Stephanie
follow me on instagram: @stephanieprinceee
I feel so bad for you Stephanie. Big G seemed like the one in a million. He may not have been perfect but you two seemed happy together. I’m glad you have what you have now because you more than deserve it.
I’m definitely hoping to get a horse something like Big G one day .
who else has been waiting for this?
Me!?
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I meant meee!!!!!
OMG TYSM for the likes! :)
YES, YES, YES!!!! I clicked so fast 😂
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Dude, when you started tearing up, I just wanted to hug you. Like no one should have to see their animal pass away and it’s something that stays with you forever. I love you and your videos and I can see you still struggle with this and I feel for you. I struggle with mental illness, and I hit my lowest point when my first service dog passed away. We care about our horses and animals and it’s not easy to let them go. Love from NY❤️
i think she actually started tearing over her trainer leaving her too
This is literally so inspirational. I am lucky enough to ride at a very privileged show barn. However, riding at these places comes with some other down falls. Of course I’m lucky enough to have professional hunter and jumper riders teaching me but my family will never buy or lease a horse for me. I begged for over 5 years now and I have never gotten one. It’s hard because you see younger kids and other people living the dream you wish to have. It makes me feel very discouraged and I have sometimes felt like I’m not worthy or wanted there. It’s hard. I let jealousy get to me sometimes. However over the years I had one trainer come into my life and he changed the game. He taught me all the things I needed to move forward this year. He taught me framing, deep course work, and how to actually ride. The things is he may seem like every other trainer but he believed in me so much. He always told me he loved to teach me and said I would be the next show rider at my barn. Those little things made me feel so brave and confident. He always told me he was just like me as a kid. Didn’t own a horse once in is career and he is training young horses undersaddle and everything. You just need that one person in your life to change the game and he was the one. Luckily I also had the pony that changed my life too. To anyone who actually read this comment and you are in the same place I am. Don’t give up. Just wait. It’s going to get better and your dream will come true. You will have the one horse and trainer that changes the game. Don’t worry. You are worthy even though you don’t spend thousands of dollars a month. Keep going! The best riders are the ones who don’t get it handed to them. You get more joy from the work you put into it. Just don’t give up, If I believe in you, you should too 😊
I’m the same, well not exactly. I’ve been riding since I was 9. I’m 11 now. But, seeing my friends all get horses. Makes me feel a little bit hurtful inside. Like there living the life I feel ill never get. It really hits you hard. Ever since I started riding, I did research 24/7. Horses, are my passion, literally my whole life. Sometimes I dream of the day I get one. Still dreaming on 🙍🏼♀️
Same! I’m pretty similar. I live in San Francisco...so land here is already very expensive (I mean out house is like 2M...and it’s a normal sized family house (not trying to brag just showing how expensive everything is here). The barn I go to is 125 for a hour long GROUP lesson...so I can only do 1 lesson and week and have been told I will never lease or own (as long as it’s my parents paying for it). I see so many people get horses and it makes me feel like I will NEVER get those thing. Luckily this Saturday I’m trying a new barn where I will get to ride twice a week...but still. I started riding when I was 8, I’m 13 now (but really only been doing weekly lessons for a year)(my first 4 years but bareback at a sleepaway camp, but I still learned ALOT from that). Anyways, I’m very glad I can ride but I totally get you!
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as a kid who has never had the most expensive stuff or the best knowledge around the barn who has never jumped the highest had the best eq or horses for what i’m doing thank you for sharing your story i have realized i can achieve things like everyone else that i’m around who has been doing this for ages who are 12 and jump 3’ at shows which their made horses i realized that i can achieve that with my back yard bred pony thank you for showing me
this makes me feel a lot better about my current (and first) horse being green lol
This was so inspirational because the way you felt when your trainer abandoned you was how I felt when my mom said I couldn’t ride anymore. I’m trying to change her mind but I don’t know if it’s gonna help 🥺
Good luck changing her mind. I mean it, I'm not being rude. I'm very blessed and lucky to have a mom who loves horses. I'm sorry about your mom not letting you ride anymore. I hope she let's you ride again!☺️
Love riding stories!! They make me feel like I can make it in riding ❤️
You can make it in riding!!! Good Luck ✨
Mel Thank you! I just got out of a rough spot and am working up to 2’6” again
same!!
Me too
Best riding story!! I'm so impressed at how well you did learning all by yourself with just books & no trainer. Now that is talent.
I totally felt the having no body at shows to teach you, I got my first horse at 9 and basically had to figure stuff out myself. Now I’ve owned horses for 7 years and looking back on my old riding makes me cringe so bad 😂
I have been waittingggggggggg how’s Riley doing????
Omg! The Saddle Club 😍 that’s started my riding story!
I have a similar riding story to you and it gives me hope that I can possibly make it in the horse world. I just graduated high school, but I started riding around nine and did all of the western stuff. My parents bought me a little 15yo quarter horse mare that I produced myself and got to jump. Then they got me an ottb I definitely was not ready for but taught me tons. I never had a steady trainer, but had one that taught me an insane amount and I wished I was still training with her. My goal is to become a trainer and ride as many horses as I can, and I really resonated with your story. You are an idol I’ve really looked up to for a while, and I’m really thankful you made this video! I’m over in Iowa, but I really wished I was closer, let me know if you’re looking for a live in working student 😅!
This was so inspirational, your seriously so resilient. I started tearing up when you talked about your first trainer, I have had a very similar experience and I too still wonder where they are now, if they are doing ok. Thank you for sharing this, I feel like so many of us can relate to trying to learn things on our own and figure it out as we go.
You have come so far Stephanie!! The horses in your life today, are a direct reflection of the dedicated and amazing rider you are. Make sure to give your self some love for the many hours of hard work you have put in over the years, it is definitely showing in your vlogs! Also, thank you for sharing your journey with us, you never know whose little girl may be watching you and is stronger because of you!💙
OMG FINALLY!! i love you Stephanie!!
Am so happy you post!!! I love your video!
As someone who has been on the verge of giving up on riding the past few months, this gave me a lot of hope :') I've had a very similar riding "journey" (lmao my first "horse" was a 2-month-old foal... talk about learning everything the hard way 😶) and most of the time I feel so lost and inadequate compared to people I've riden with because I've never had the finacial backing or consistent instruction to pursue anything more than what I've done. The past few months have been particullarly hard, and most days I don't even want to keep riding. Seeing someone who's not only had to learn every thing the hard way, but also remained so resilent after so much tragedy just.. really makes my heart full and fills me with a little more hope. Thanks for making this video Stephanie, you've given me a few more reasons to not throw in the towel just yet ❤
Can’t wait to see more!
im so wxcited!!❤️
Thank you for sharing your story - it’s truly inspiring ❤️
Thank you for this. I needed to hear someones story.
Early yay can’t wait to watch!!!!!!
love ur channel!❤️ ur one of my favorite you tubers!
finallyyyyy 👏🏻 what a rollercoaster of a story!
this video is so inspiring stephanie!
Love your vids, your my fav channel. You are such an inspiring person
Such a great video, and not anything I think anyone would have expected!
aww some of the things you've had to go through must've been so hard 😥 you're incredible and such an amazing rider especially considering how much you've had to teach yourself!! 💗
I live you so much! You seem like such an amazing trainer and you are just so inspiring! You are so amazing!😊❤️♥️
I’m so happy she posted this I love her so much
My brother recommended your channel and I love it I am subscribing you are so good you deserve more subscribers.
My mom has had a lot of horses throughout her life but one is VERY special: Our 32 year old mustang pony.
At 9:03 when she started talking about doing sporting and hanging out with friends, made me feel weird because we're in quarintine and not supposed to see anyone, but I just remembered. Hehe.
You really touched my heart Stephanie, I am so sorry and happy for you.
I was binging your old videos and I'm so glad I did! It's so great to see that in not the only trainer who didn't have the "normal" horse begining!
Am so happy you post!!!! Your my favorite equestrian you tuber
Wow, you have been through so much already. I'm so sorry for everyone's losses... May Each Of Them Rest In Peace... :( You are such a kind hearted person Stephanie and have come so far and I hope you have success for many years to come!
I just want to say I really appreciate this video. I can see how hard it was for you. You put yourself into a vulnerable position. I hope your in a better position with your mental health now. I still suffer with my mental health but I find comfort that I'm not the only one. I'll be looking forward to the next video.
thank you for sharing your story❤️ so sorry for the tough experiences you’ve gone through but it’s shaped you into the amazing person & trainer you are today!❤️ i just want to give you the biggest hug ! i absolutely adore all your horses, i’d do anything to lessen with you if states didn’t separate us!🙏🏼 your horses are amazing and look amazing to ride
and all this time ive dreamed of being just like you but i still wanna be like you cause you inspire me to jump and do better and never give up on my horse life no matter how bad i get nervous
Hiii. My name is Sky. I just subscribed, because im not really into subscribing, but i have been watching your channel for two years. I love you so much and you dont know how much you have inspired me and how much you have saved me. If my mental health is bad, i watch your videos and they make me feel a bit better. I have used techniques in training with my horses that i have learned from you and they worked very well. I know you probably won’t see this, but if you do, you saved my life and i love you 🥺💕
Great story and early photos.You are a real pro.
I started riding in the 3rd grade too I’ve been riding for 3 years now & it’s been a adventure I love it!!
The best riding story on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing the real and the raw. 🥰🙏
It was so amazing to hear your story. I never knew that you have trained almost all of your horses. When you had to put Big G down, I really felt that. I am dreading the day that I would have to put a horse down. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come!!
I can completely understand how difficult putting down your best friend is. I tried out a horse this month, and fell in love. He was super sweet nothing spooked him. He became my next best friend. The day we were going to buy him, we got the vets out for the vetting. He turned out to have a significant heart murmur. He had to be put down.
I am still super upset about it, and I didn't even fully own him. My thoughts and prayers go with you.
Just want to say thank you for this video. My whole riding experience has been hard work and guess work. When I was 15 I was bought two wonderful horses but my mum was alcoholic and there was just no way of keeping them. Your video has really helped me believe that with more hard work, maybe a little guess work but loads of commitment I can still get to where I want to be.
Yay Im first!!! I love ur channel so much and u have great videos! ♥️
this makes me wish I rode when I was younger and know how to ride...I adore horses and I wish I could work with them everyday...you’re very inspiring
I’m crying with you omg 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 many prayers!!!!!! omg i’m bawling my eyes out 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Hi Stephanie I’m new to the Chanel . My parents can’t afford a horse for me right now but we’re looking
You’re such a inspiration 🥳🥳
I loved the video!!
Seeing you cry made me cry! I feel really bad! I hope your doing well!
Yeah The Saddle Club! Grew up watching that! Literally symbolises my childhood!
Can you please at some point do a video on how each horse that you have now come into your life and how and your plans with them thank you this was a very interesting video and thank you for opening up and telling us the good and bad parts
I loved the video!!😊😁
Yesss I love videos like this!
I love when you make videos BC they keep me entertained
This video inspires me so much. Ive always wanted to train horses but ive never beilived in myself. I do lessons right now and ive been wanting my own horse but i live in an apartment and boarding is to expensive for my mom and dad. I wont give up on my dream. I found a horse that would be perfect but again we dont have a place to put him so i cant get him. Thank you for this video it helped me a lot. I love you💜
Aww I hope one day you will be able to get a horse!
YOU'RE SO INSPIRING
Losing horses is so hard. I had to put down my heart horse Jack when I was 10. He got spooked at the boarding facility late at night and broke through the fencing and got hit by a car. We tried everything to save him, I was there when they had to put him down. Although I have moved on and have other horses I have yet to find a horse as amazing as him. He was only 8 would’ve been still here today.
Love this video!
Lovely video! As many others have said, it’s beginning to churn up my dreams of training horses and teaching lessons. I love how you discussed the ups and downs. If you don’t mind me asking, how big is yours outdoor arena?
Great video! Your such an inspiration 🥰 Also I was surprised to see how grey Frankie used to be XD
My heart breaks for you. You lost your horse and your trainer. I am so sorry. I know as a kid, losing a horse is a devastating, heart wrenching process that is not fair. I lost my first horse when I was 8 and since she was a lesson horse, I found out when I showed up for my lesson. I wasn't sure I would ride again after that. I cried, I prayed, I asked for her back.
I have dealt with two more horses after that one who had to be euthanized and one who won't stop colicking for one reason or another. I am taking another break because it is so emotionally draining and hurtful when this happens. I feel hopeless. Stephanie, I am so sorry and my heart goes out to you. You have started so many horses and I'm sure your rough period after Big G, is something that would happen to a lot of us if we experienced that during such a milestone time in our lives. I'm glad you stuck with it. You participate in this sport and genuinely care for the animals which is why I do it too. I hope you have come to peace with this situation; you seem emotionally detached from it which is a good thing. I am glad to know that you are teaching littles to be like you.
You looked so sad when you stared talking about putting big G down and I felt so bad I know you are really sad it is the worst to talk about. You are a great to be able to talk about it
It has been a journey. Some things have went right and we have learned a lot.
Omg the best video ever by the best youtuber 🙂
Great way to make your comeback on YT 😅. It was a very well put together video even if you got your age mixed up!!!! I also did a lot of stupid things as a young girl when I started with horses... like sit on a horse that never had anyone on her back, tackless, in her stall WITH another child. I wonder how we didn’t die that day!!!!
I’ve only been riding for three years with improper trainers so I don’t have a very good experience and I regret buying a 5 year old ottb mare with poor experience but now I’m doing better and got a correct trainer so now she’s injured she cut herself and now I’m waiting to ride again soon! I LOVE THIS VIDEO
Love your channel sooooooooo much I really want to take lessons but it's the issue called they are expensive and I cant personally afford them I am working hard to find as many babysitting jobs as possible and I might actually be able to after how much I've babysat I'm hoping to find someone around where I live but there aren't many people around where I live in Michigan and then also covid kinda screwed everything up. Please stay safe hope you have an amazing weekend.
Him in love with this 😊
Wow, I wish my parents would buy me a horse! 😂 I know that your parents buying you an inexperienced horse at such a young age worked out for you in the grand scheme of things, and it could’ve gone horribly, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to train a horse!
I just went through losing a lesson horse that I rode, and that I was very close to. Luckily my trainer doesn’t sugarcoat things, and told me exactly what happened, why, and what’s going to happen next. Slowly I’ve come to understand that sometimes these things happen, especially when the animal has an underlying issue, which this horse had. He was an OTTB and his digestive tract aged too fast, and wasn’t strong enough to pull through a bad case of colic. I’m sorry that you had to see that, luckily, I didn’t have the choice to be there.
This video, all of your others, and you yourself have inspired me so much, I didn’t know how to do things, and move up the ranks until you made everything make sense. I literally want to become something very close to what you’ve become. You’re amazing! 😍❤️🤩💕
Also, this might not be a very popular video, but could you make a video on what to wear to different types of shows? Human, tack, and horse. I am a hunter, but I don’t show. I might soon though, and I kinda want to know from someone other than my trainer (who never gives a straight answer) what the difference is between hunter and jumper, and is a flat class different than an over-fences class? I’m just overall confused about shows, and I think that some other people are too. I’m also on the West Coast of the USA, so it will probably be a bit different from where you are, but I’ll be fine with FINALLY getting an answer. You don’t have you do it, of course not. Whatever makes you happy!
Love from the West Coast!!!! Hope you’re doing well ❤️❤️❤️
I love this
30:07 I love how his boots are in backwards 😂
they’re not on backwards.. his left leg is the one leading so they’re on correctly. it’s an optical illusion. i had to look at the photo better when i was editing but his left leg is definitely leading because you can see his chestnut on the inside of his leg.
Love you🥺❤️
LoL your story when you are 9 is very familiar. My cousin and I rode my brother in law's sister's unhandled horse. She bought him unbroken and sent him to a trainer for 30 days. When she got this horse back he was missing front teeth, so the trainer wasn't nice to him. She rode him but not a lot. He would give her trouble. We rode him barebacked with only his halter.
i feel like you became the instructor you needed as a kid
When you have a mom you is a advanced rider there is no way you can get her to buy you a horse when you just started riding or even when you move up to ride the advanced horses at your barn
Sameeee
Huh?
Trueeee
I may or may not have had a stroke reading this-
SORRY I TYPED FAST LET ME FIX IT
That is exactly how I learnt to ride I ride her pony and she gives me “private lessons” we are both 13 and every weekend I would go and ride except I went to pony club for one day and her Shetland was being sassy so I fell off and the instructor yelled at me so I have never been back 😐but now I have a Welsh pony and a thoroughbred and hoping to get another one for Christmas “ I’m begging my parents” I love hearing peoples stories 🙂
I rode my friends pony
That is a fun/scary way to learn how to ride...
AH I AM SO EARLY I CANT WAIT TO EATCH!!
Your so early that your so excited that you can’t even spell 😔🤚
Samshi oh sorry ya I was kinda excited. I hope you didn’t mean that in a rude way
Cowgirl Ivy nah your all good 😎 I was just playin around 🤚🤚
Samshi ok haha
On my first lesson I was riding a pony named gypsy too!
I used to watch the saddle club
Whoever disliked are the people that are jealous love you Stephanie .I think your the best you tuber ever you should watch Justine Palmer she’s a horse youtuber just like you I also ride horses I ride a school horse named Kali she’s a flea bitten grey mare my last lesson she was bucking but I managed to stay on. My older sister rides our family horse named brigs he is 16, 2 grey And Is a gelding and sometimes I ride brigs I can jump 2,6 and my sister can jump 1,30
Hi. I watch your videos so much & love them. I want to lease a horse soon, I ride next week. I also want to become an equine surgeon when I grow up & want to incorporate horses in my life a lot. Thank u for your spirit & letting me thing your horses were mine.
P.S. I am begging mom mom to lease a horse. She understands why but it is lot of money plus I still need lessons so even more money.
Also. Sorry I am so late
Tyler Halperin Hi
Tyler Halperin She is so good
Stephanie if u could like it would mean the world. I want to show my twin brother. We both love horses. We kinda are obsessed
Thank u so much Stephanie. I don’t know where u r but have a good night or good morning
Early! Omg ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh she hearted
I am sorry. At my barn we just lost a horse from that happening. The story goes that he was out in the field and got his foot stuck in the railing. The feeders saw him got him out and got him in. He was bleeding like crazy and the cut was so bad you could see his bone. So they got him on the trailer and took him to the vet. The vet said that he was in a lot of pain and will not be able to ride again. So she made the hardest Decision of her life. She put him down. It was the hardest thing to learn that. I learned it in the worst way possible. I really miss him. R.i.p tony a off the track thoroughbred.
OMG love your videos so much I am such a big fan and please reply ause you are so beautiful ❤️ ❤️ ️
I’m 11 and I just got a 6 year old ottb. I know, sounds bad, but, he’s really sweet so I hope he doesn’t bolt off with me 🤞.
Finily early love u videos how old is cores I might be interested and how much would he be
She isnt sell cores. I think so at least because the girls ride him. Maybe dm her on Instagram instead.
I’m in the same scenario at the beginning because I got my horse that’s five and got a year training and I’m 11 but I’ve been riding for three years so I sort of know a lot I don’t know
Just saying getting a 5 year old that has a year of training at 11 years can be very dangerous especially when you’ve only been riding for three years
It’s not for her and my trainer would let me buy her
Omg your story is like so much like mine.
Omg such a rough time
Who else started crying, just me? Okay😂❤
Video idea:
Give Riley your camera and see what she does
Wow
RIP big G
I never knew Frankie started as a dark grey