Buying a Horse from the Amish
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While growing our team of standardbred/percherons, we've returned to Ohio to buy a second horse from our Amish friend we met at the last auction. We use these horses to log in order to produce our wood-fired, organic, pure Vermont maple syrup.
This video is a lot of voice over and B-roll. While I asked Andy's permission to film, I did not want to stick a camera in his face or record every moment of our interactions together. Instead I've recounted the tale of our experiences over videos of us collecting the horse, Hugo, that I ultimately purchased.
This video also includes a section demonstrating our friend Andy haltering this 2 year old for the first time and breaking him to lead. He puts on an impressive display of Amish horsemanship!
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Backstory
02:03 - First Look at Our Gelding
02:53 - Sorting Them Out
06:00 - Halter Breaking
13:44 - Loading Him Up
15:40 - Welcome to Rugged Ridge!
17:25 - Shameless Self Promotion of our Wood-Fired, Organic, Pure Vermont Maple Syrup
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josh
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His horsemanship is true & so rare these days. Everyone has their own style but I don't think he pushed him too hard, the colt learned quickly and without injury or trauma !
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
It was amazing to behold
@peterdorscheid5652
2 жыл бұрын
I've bought a few horses, and had 2 teams trained by "Old Order" Mennonite people, who live basically the same way as the Amish, and I've always been happy with what I got. They aren't as fat as some of my others horses, but thats on account that they work them, not due to lack of food.. and I've never noticed any abuse in the animals..
@chuckingle9351
2 жыл бұрын
ㅕ
@TheMinnoz
Жыл бұрын
A bit rough in handling.. but.. smart horse..
@byleradam7878
Жыл бұрын
@TheMinnoz I think it's not rough people r just soft n baby there horses we perty much r like ur ancestors were
Gorgeous horsemanship, this horse wasn’t scared of him, he was just confused as to what the guy was asking. Beautiful willingness to learn on that gelding
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Amen
I love how the guy tried and showed you around to other places even tho his horses where not your pick. all of these horses are so beautiful. And the baby running around was so precious 🥺
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Hes a really good dude
I’ve seen a lot of Amish work horses that ended up in the meat pen in horrible condition. But these horses are very clearly cared for and absolutely gorgeous. Great video.
@thatonedog819
Жыл бұрын
Basically it's so my understanding that just like everywhere else, there's good and bad owners. However the Amish aren't exactly out there doing PR so the only things that commonly make it out into the English world about their animals is the bad stuff. It's the abuse that makes the news, not any of the good stuff.
@miked7083
Жыл бұрын
Same thing went on in Missouri near where my parents lived.
@Stargazer69
Жыл бұрын
Trust me, looks can be deceiving.
@rachelmcguire5995
Жыл бұрын
@@Stargazer69 I know right cause what a lot of people don't see is the abuse the horses go through cause they don't want no one to see it
@lisasmith9311
Жыл бұрын
They are always in killpens
Never worn a halter, never been separated from the herd....ALSO, never saw/smelled an Englishman before. That's a good foundation right there. Beautiful horse !❤😊🇨🇦
grew up in west jersey and my family would visit lancaster often for the food (which is amazing), but every time i met with horses in amish country they'd have scarring all over their bodies. im glad to know some amish horse owners have decency.
@galehess6676
Жыл бұрын
lotta ex race horses... i've never seen a horse beat and lived here for life, never heard of it either. horses do bite eachother, too.. Have seen a few very muddy, grassless pastures, not good on hoofs
@lisabek72
Жыл бұрын
Some do
His horses looks greats in shape and mind because he lets them grow up like horses should, inside the herd, horses are social animals, they learn with the others, especially their mom, separating a horse too soon is a mistake, it will be insecure, this guy let the horses grow up inside the herd for a few years, it's great for their mind
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
amen
@MrTheclevercat
2 жыл бұрын
The guy has a feral herd of horses. It isn't a grand plan to keep their horse families together for their feels.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrTheclevercat not there whole lives, but its alot like raising children in safe and healthy homes during their formative years before sending them into the world for their adult lives and professional careers.
@MrTheclevercat
2 жыл бұрын
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 Yeah, that sounds like a cool strategy but as you can see, if you haven't even handled the horse in its first 2 years of life then it is a feral horse and he doesn't keep the horse families together for their psychology. Its a convenient theory but the reality is that he has a feral horse herd that he sells horses from. Its whatever but its not what they were saying.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrTheclevercat ok
I’m glad to see them well cared for, I have seen many abused horses from the Amish in Minnesota. They don’t care for them and over use and abuse them frequently.
His horses looked so healthy...well fed and shiny. Andy seemed like a real horseman! You chose a lovely horse, he moved great!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Hes got a good head on his shoulders
@millvalleymary
2 жыл бұрын
Well fed? If you have /had any experience with horses, you'd realize that ALL of these horses were very undetweight
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
@@millvalleymary these are 90% 2 year old horses
@kylie3460
2 жыл бұрын
@@millvalleymary I am an experienced equestrian, and I went back and re-watched the video specifically so that I could respond to your comment. All of these horses are at a very healthy weight. They look fantastic. If you think that those horses are very underweight because of the barely showing rib cage, I can assure you that that is perfectly normal amongst well-managed horses. I don’t know if you have only been around overweight equines and have not seen an in-shape well taken care of horse, but I can assure you that these horses are NOT emaciated in the least. They are simply a wild herd and are much more lean than your average lesson horse.
@Eat-Z-Bugs
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylie3460 Yes. No spoiled horses eating the "Western" diet of over-eating. People are also supposed to be fairly lean, thats why so many of us die of heart disease and cancers. Did you see any obese Amish people in this video? I didnt notice any I'll go back and pay attention.
My mind is blown. We used to have Apploosas and mustangs, and they were always difficult to get the harness the first few times. I can't believe this horse was so calm
Love the mind of this young horse, being separated from his herd. Very Calm !
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt have bought him if he wasnt perfect... And he was! Im a green horse trainer but i started with a great gelding. He already ground drives like a seasoned surrey horse.
@marilynblevins5371
2 жыл бұрын
Great video also learning. As a horse lover it's not about what we want the horse to but what the horse wants from, emotionally, trust, kindness and patience. God bless take care of horses.
These horses look happy and calm, i love seeing the peaceful look in their eyes when they are well cared for.
Mixture of a sweet easy going horse and good respectful horsemanship, like someone else commented I have heard stories of the Amish being abusive to their horses and seen pictures of their animals covered in scars and sending them straight off to slaughter rather than giving them treatment for problems so it’s nice to see someone taking care of theirs and they all look healthy and well. Keep us updated on this gelding he’s lovely xx
Wow I really appreciate the care he shows twords his animals. Not always the case in the community.
@mindysr
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not always the case. Many dump horses that, for example, can’t plow anymore, at auction, to be transported by meat buyers to Mexico and Canada. Look up the SAFE act, also featured on the ASPCA website.
@byleradam7878
Жыл бұрын
@@mindysr what they supposed to do
@byleradam7878
Жыл бұрын
Lot of diff community's
@koi---
3 ай бұрын
@@byleradam7878 Show some respect to the animal that spent their whole life living beside, and working with them? 🤷 Slaughter pipeline is no place to be :(
@koi---
3 ай бұрын
Hopefully outlawed soon! People are fighting for it in DC
That young gelding had a wonderful temperament. Was not scared and willing to learn and learned fast.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
Thank ya kindlu
Absolutely love it. The fact that he started pulling the horse from the side shows years of experience. He's clearly been working with horses most if not all of his life.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
10 ай бұрын
that he has!
Hugo has a nice conformation and a good head. On top of that, he's a stunning roan. I love that you can see him thinking.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hit the lotto with him
Great display of horsemanship here. Good breeding on the horse, has a nice temperament to start. Andy is not being rough at all, he's treating that horse with great respect. That horse could stomp him if the horse wanted, but he doesn't, he's trying to figure Andy out. And succeeding. Well done. Tell Andy well done.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Will do
Very nice demonstration. Not abusive, not angry, just persistent and patient. Lovely horse.
My pony Harry used to pull carts for the Amish in Ohio. He is now almost 6 years old. Real sweet horse and smart.
I’m not digging in this guy or anything, he seems super nice and good with horses. But rather than call this talent, I would mostly say that that is a very gentle bred horse who has an exceptional demeanor and a high tolerance to stressful situations. He’s obviously a really great little gelding to accept that. Just wanted to give credit where it’s due. A lot of people think it’s the trainer and they forget to notice how compliant the horse is being.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%, but it certainly takes two! But youre right. His level head is the only reason i felt confident buying him. And Andy's expert handling, and the greater communities excellent breeding program allowed him to be the excellent boy he is
@susantunbridge4612
8 ай бұрын
standardbreds are highly under-rated, mixed with Percherons they'd be amazing. And yes, horses try very hard to please. It's heartbreaking to see how much they will go through for mankind, always trying to please. I have to say that although not all Amish abuse their horses -- I don't like the way horses are used like machines on the highways by the Amish. It's time to stop using horses instead of automobiles just because of a religion. It's unfair to the animals and can only result in wrecked bodies. Brings back old terms like shoulder-shot, too much pounding use on hard surfaces results in ruined joints, founder - it shouldn't be legal. Constant use on highways is just cruel. What it does to their feet I can't imagine. The Amish also use a lot of used-up American Saddlebreds, willing creatures, who are often ground into the earth practically before they're taken to a truck bound for Canada. There is a rescue in Penn that specializes in American Saddlebreds, many bought from the Amish who have a kinder outlook than some for their "done" horses, have finished using them, so they go for meat price. I hate to see how stiff the poor things are, and how hard they try to please.
Andy seems like a great guy! Good horsemanship and healthy looking horses. Beautiful gelding you got yourself!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
Side note but I’m so happy that one mare had her baby right next to her, desperation can be such a dangerous thing. Your horse are beautiful and what a lovely experience it must’ve been to have met up with an Amish person and get your questions answered, I have so Much respect for them and their kind hearted nature it’s so lovely. I hope you enjoyed the beautiful colt he’s amazing!
@mindysr
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, live near Sugarcreek, Ohio and watch how the Amish dump their horses at auction when they can’t squeeze anymore work out of them, perfectly good horses that perch can’t plow or pull a carriage anymore. They’re bought by the “meat men” and transported to Mexico and Canada to be slaughtered. The Amish record in animal abuse is horrible. Look up the SAFE act on the ASPCA website.
@harrypalmer3465
2 жыл бұрын
@@mindysr I have talked to kill pen rescue people and you are exactly correct. they bought by meat buyers most of the time. To most they are but a tool, like a tractor to us.
@Eat-Z-Bugs
2 жыл бұрын
@@harrypalmer3465 That's how it has been throughout history and the world since the beginning and only until now in the western part of the world has it changed because we have it too easy. Now we have way too much time on our hands and nothing better to do than to think about and complain about what we don't like in this world. Not defending animal abuse. look at our children. We cant get them to respect us. If we somehow do they will be taken away from the parents and maybe sue the parents at a later date. There is a fine line between abuse and discipline and different judges see it differently. When everyone agrees then it is obvious. I am not specifically referring to the Amish I don't know anything about it. I'm just ranting in the comments. 😁
@byleradam7878
Жыл бұрын
@@Eat-Z-Bugs I'm from the Amish n alot of stuff they call abuse it's just Discipline but there's still some that do but what r we supposed to do cause most r in diff community's
I wish my grandmother (1900-1979) was still alive to watch this. She started training horses at age 10 on her father’s farm in Bristol, NY. Her goal, impossible in those days, was to be an 5:29 exercise rider at the racetrack in nearby Canandaigua. Seeing a horse treated roughly was the one thing in life that she could not endure. It was the only time I saw her emotionally lose it. Andy’s horsemanship in this video was like watching her description of training her horses. She required absolute quiet and no “help” from her father and brother. She had already spent a year fostering a close relationship with each horse before applying any tack. She would have loved to have met Andy and no doubt wanted to talk his ear off about horses and training….
@ruggedridgeforest7775
5 ай бұрын
Thats a lovely memory, thanks for sharing it
Very nice place it's nice to see I guess I'm a bit unsure of some Amish with the amount of Standardbred they send to auction and end up with kill buyers Andy is a very refreshing person to watch period very natural his herd is beautiful
I've nothing but wonderful experiences with my Amish horse trainer and farrier. Both have great horsemanship skills and are so chill. My horses did so well in training.
Im just so impreesed by the youngsters innate calm nature. All the young horses i saw normally get all fussy, hectic and are a bundle of nerves - in any of the situations that the guy encounterde for the first time. I would have never entered the trailer out of fear, that the horse might panic and kick me (if it was me and some other horse), but this one was really exemplary!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Hes proven to be amazing
@laurahammer6440
2 жыл бұрын
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 thats great to hear
wow, really interesting bit about the Amish. I was always under the impression they worked their horses to the bone, but this shows a different side of how they are handled.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
There is a range within all groups. Andy (as many amish are) is a heckuva horseman. Some are not
@cosplayforever
2 жыл бұрын
It all depends on the family, my personal experience with hiring an amish family to teach my riding horse to pull a cart ended up badly and i should have known better by just looking at the condition of their own horses. My horse came back able to pull a cart but was super skinny, head shy, and lame for about a month in his two front feet.
@Layla-in3fm
2 жыл бұрын
They do.
@wheeliegirl1630
2 жыл бұрын
Checkout some of the rescues who regularly save starved, injured work horses from kill buyers at auctions. Okaytacos and GentleGiants on their instagram accounts. See how halters and harnesses rub and cause permanent scaring, unkempt hooves and untreated illnesses. Some older horses work for decades only to be discarded for a few hundred dollars. It’s sad and shameful.
@muggas1530
2 жыл бұрын
@@wheeliegirl1630 so true. I don't like the apparent over breeding that's going on by the Amish including puppy mills.
I don't think there are very few people left that know horses in everyday life as much as the Amish do, had a community of them near where I grew up, luckily one of the few "advanced" sects that were more modern. Got to know quite a few of the kids my age. Anyway they really do know horses. Part of the reason I started riding in the first place.
@Eat-Z-Bugs
2 жыл бұрын
Yay are they're kids modern? ie.. addicted to feminism, video games and porn/don't know how to do anything or think for themselves at all? Like the rest of the "modern" sheeple. Sorry, been feeling like a debbie downer lately.
What an incredible look into their culture and horsemanship! Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful demonstration how humans can connect on a level with each other. True trust and kindness. Hopefully humans will be like this to each other all around the world!🙏 One day!!!
Those horses looks very healthy and happy! Very good horsemanship as well! Though, some of the horses could probably gain just a tiny bit of weight, they seem very well cares for though! :)
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
the horses certainly werent spoiled, but they came out okay : )
I grew up around amish and I had Amish babysitters, I usually never see videos that are good abt Amish people, the only videos I see are people talking abt abused horses from the Amish. Great video!
great work, I love such methods. reminds me of the amazing Monty Roberts who demonstrated getting a horse to accept a saddle and rider in 30 minutes that had never been broke
The way Andy handle that horse was beautiful.
I love the way he worked with that horse , true horsemanship right there , that animal is 3 times his size and could easily hurt him , so respect and dominance is a first contact order that needs to be established after that you can work with him beautiful horse
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
Andy is pretty darn good if i don't say so myself!
This is a testament to his horsemanship and his breeding program!
These horses are not abused and are well fed, nice smooth coat and no nervous switching or behavior
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
He has a minimalist approach to the 2 year olds and yearlings, but makes sure their needs are met!
your friend Andy truly is one of a kind. very impressive
I'm glad these horses look so healthy... I know a lot of rescue horses who came from Amish communities where they were abused and worked almost to death
@mindysr
2 жыл бұрын
It’s scandalous in Ohio. They’re are auctions,?for example, in Sugarcreek, Ohio (one of many), where they dump perfectly good horses that perhaps can’t plow anymore. The horses are bought by “meat men” and transported to Mexico and Canada for slaughter. Look up the SAFE act on the ASPCA website. I am involved in several rescue groups that outbid the meat buyers at these auctions.
Thank you so much for sharing this.. both the balanced info. about the Amish, the fascinating footage with Andy, and his new home. I hope all is going well!!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
thank you kindly
I’m glad you are giving this horse a better life! His condition didn’t look the greatest. But that’s guys amazing for being able to get a halter on him that fast!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Horse was a lil lean, but its important to remember he was growing like a weed!
@StargazerTheFurry
2 жыл бұрын
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 exactly, he looked pretty ok for a 2 year old, I've seen skinnier ones before.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
@@StargazerTheFurry only got plumper since
@ellafields9424
Жыл бұрын
The colts lean condition was mostly his Age - hes growing. Just @ a gangly youngster stage. The colt gas a great disposition & wants to learn what the guy is asking of him. I think he has a great new owner also. Best to both for great future partnership.
Andy is just so calm with the horse.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Hes a horseman, thats for sure
I normally don’t like Amish people because they abuse there horses. But this guy takes care of his horses and it makes me so happy.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
"I normally don't like x people"... why is it okay for so many people to think and feel this way about the amish but not other religions/races/cultures of people?
@itachianddrakenswife5418
2 жыл бұрын
Well you see, I do hunter jumper and dressage ( you can look it up if you want) at the hunter jumper farm there is a pony named Silver, Amish people would abuse him. That’s why I didn’t like Amish people, until now I have realized that they can be very nice.
@itachianddrakenswife5418
2 жыл бұрын
@@lindymorgan1107 thank you for telling me. I feel so horribly sad for the poor horse.
Nice looking groups of horses. I learned something today. Thanks.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the kind words
I had a Belgian that we adopted and he had lived with the amish most of his life until he could no longer pull weight, he was the best riding horse and easiest to transition from harness to riding under saddle .
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
Belgians are like golden retrievers... Great horses : )
Now that's impressive. I knew horsemanship methods before, but in case of loading into the trailer I've seen more of pushing from behind than pulling on the head. Learned something new, thank you! The logic of teaching is so simple but smart at the same time. Nice video, nice guys and helpful comments on the training part.
I've heard a lot of negative things about the Amish and the way they treat their horses, but the way this young man handles this green horse is impressive. He has his own technique but it is intuitive, not much different than some of the trainers I've seen who do those "mustang challenges."
That young gelding is very calm and easy going. He will be a dream to tame and train and bond with!!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
So far so good
So breathtaking and beautiful to watch. Andy truly understands the mind of this gelding and works at his comfort level, while asking him to trust....
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
He certainly knew what he was doing
Simply amazing. My uncle used to breed Belgians for the Amish
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
awesome : )
I love how he got the halter on but I would say just to be more gentle with yanking and also some of those hits because it hurts them more than we would feel. I would also release pressure more because thats how they learn. Overall think you guys were good. :) also to not be too forceful I love what you guys did to get him out of the trailer (doing a circle) He was i guess an ok weight when he was there but I’m happy you guys focused on his nutrition first :)
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
we did the best we could and it all worked out : ) you should check out some of our other hugo videos and see what you think : )
@russianhorsegirlandahorse1865
2 жыл бұрын
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 will do :) not everything can be perfect with a new horse that hasn’t even been haltered :)
@sherrihawkins1864
2 жыл бұрын
If it was a small horse I would say he may have been pulling to hard but this isn't a shetland pony or under a year old
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
@@sherrihawkins1864 it seemed firm but proportional to the horse. It also got the horse entirely halterbroke in the coarse of the video with only some mild polishing since
@sherrihawkins1864
2 жыл бұрын
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 that's what I was meaning some where saying he was jerking the lead I only saw I sometimes pull my dogs lead hard but the dog was a hard puller and I had to get control he was also 80lb and i was just over 100 and he would easily pull me off my feet to chase a squirrel or something until I learned his body language but I also ride horses I was just meaning if it was a foal or something then people's complaints on here might be more reasonable but the horse isn't acting uncomfortable at least anymore than I would expect from one being introduced to new situations and I have more experience with dogs but the body language is similar
Mister, watch a horse's ears. You'll be able to tell if he's scared or mad or curious. Andy is a VERY good man. His horses do not fear him.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
Amen
My wife's cousin in Virginia bought a 9 year old Percheron horse from the Amish and it's a beautiful well mannered horse.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
I bet : ) They put out some beautiful percherons
So glad you took this youngster and he will have a good life with you and his buddies! The horse you already have is beautiful.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
thank ya kindly!
This was amazing! Thank you for sharing this. What a fantastic experience!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Thank ya kindly
absolutely love Andy’s horsemanship !!!! what a genuine guy and you can tell he really loves his animals
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Andy is a good dude, through and through : )
Gorgeous. Slow and steady wins the race. I loce the Amish mam's gentle, quiet ways with his horses. Awesome!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
totally
It was a pleasure to watch this man so patient and kind thats what works best with horses
I have bought all three of my horses from an Amish friend who also has a passion for horses. After buying my gelding and mare, I took the plunge and bought my first yearling filly from him. I wasn't sure if I could do it but I jumped right in and I'm training her. Being calm, gentle but firm has worked while using pressure/release to train my young horse has really worked. I'm so excited to watch Hugo blossom! He's a handsome gelding!!!
I can't wait to see this team at work! in a future video I would like you to show us how you train the young horse! all the best!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Thank ya kindly, more to come!
Thanks letting the w🌎rld know a part of your life. 😊👍🇺🇲
im so glad to see a good armish homes for horses
it's also good to know when to retire our horse and never dump them at the auction so tired they cannot get up=be good to yourself and kind to the horses !!!!!!!!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
absolutely. Our horses have a home for life and we work them lightly enough that they oughta be good for youngsters to ride lightly long into their golden years
Colt is phenomenal what a temperament
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, hes only gotten better!
Hugo & your other equine are beautiful. I love his colors! God bless you and your farm.🐎
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
Thank ya kindly!
Awe sweet young horse
Usually Halters are applied for short periods in a Stable, with their Mothers ,when they are Colts. Easier and safer than trying it later.
The gelding has such a good mind. If he as sound as he looks, you got a great deal.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
I hope so. The hernia repair set him back to fair market value, but hes a great horse
what a handsome well natured boy!
Amazing horsemanship, and what a good, snart horse!
Both the horses are so beautiful I just love to work with young horses and make them understand our world too. It is so funny.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
Жыл бұрын
Tis a huge pleasure!
idk what it was about watching an Amish-dressed guy casually walking around with a Mountain Dew can at 14:00, but it really blew my mind for a sec before I internalized what you had said about different sects of Amish and how people still carry on the general idealogy of Amish living with some tweaks here and there. I really enjoy this, and I'm hoping to learn more
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Were all just people doing people things. Alotta folks are intimidated by meeting folks who are different, but you quickly come to realize how much you have in common.
@galehess6676
Жыл бұрын
forgot about dew being the soda of the amish, but yeah, i've seen a few drinking that, more so than others... worked with some in college
Great video, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to see more!
That was amazing. Simply put. I'm blown away.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
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Beautiful! What an art & at such a young age. Such a lovely farm as well.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
The amish lifestyle is 100% voluntary according to Andy, and I can see why so many volunteer for the lifestyle : )
A great video. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Respect to you all.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
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This is so lovely to watch. Love the culture and really love the horses!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
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Wow. Loved the video. Such horsemanship. Peace
@ruggedridgeforest7775
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Beautiful herd of three you have. I love the mule's white stockings!
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Fritz is a good boy : ) we since sold him on to a family with more appropriately sized riders... But he made a horseman outta me for sure!
i always kinda wished i was raised amish 😂 lots of awesome stuff they get to learn
Thank you for the content. I enjoy them.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
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The Amish know horses. This man is an amazing horseman. Love this video !!
Very interesting. Have long wanted to learn more about the amish relationship to their horses. They just have to be good horse people.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
5 ай бұрын
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This made me smile! So mane georgeos horses they had!
Great job on this video, too! Thanks for sharing!!
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Currently watching this from Hong Kong. No idea how I got to this video but it was very calming and informative. Those horses are beautiful. I used to ride back in the day but the horsemanship shown by Andy is clearly something that's just in his bones.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Many horses in hong kong?
@user-pi9sd4wp6d
2 жыл бұрын
@@ruggedridgeforest7775 only rich people own them and they're mainly used for horse racing,
Really interesting am looking forward to more many thanks all.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
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Southern Ohio. English here and have to advise our Amish neighbors cause they are often sold navicular affected horses at their own sales. It is sad, but true. One thing I've learned: all Amish across the USA are diversed. Our Amish neighbors are our best friends.
Beautiful work
@ruggedridgeforest7775
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What a beautiful red roan you got yourself! Beautiful guy with such calm eyes, reminds me of the horse I had but mine was a chestnut/bay. Got him as a untouched stud when he was 2, broke him myself and won a few ribbons in some fun obstacle challenges, red roans are one of my favorite colors on a horse
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Hope i am as luckh
@juliehare3403
2 жыл бұрын
He is a blue roan...red roan is more on the bay color with white
@xsunshine3343
2 жыл бұрын
@@juliehare3403 mm but I see the red undertones? One of us is colorblind 😂🥴💖
@lisawells1064
2 жыл бұрын
Red roan
@jackiecampbell8018
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This bay roan had a great disposition. Yes a bay roan, not red or blue.
Outstanding video. Tks for sharing.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
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Beautiful interaction
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I loved this so much! Thank you for sharing! I have to say I enjoyed your voice you should continue to do these videos or voiceover. I’d love to see more videos about Amish horsemanship.
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
Thank ya kindly : ) a little self conscious about the voice, but i figure the narrations allow me to give ya some eye candy while tellin a lil story. Glad you enjoyed it : )
@flofedup982
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I never knew! Love horses!!
Another great addition to the farm. What a show of horseman ship. Take care, Al
@ruggedridgeforest7775
2 жыл бұрын
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Thank you for sharing.
Wow! He has a way about him. Amazing
I love that they really care and love their horses. That's their why of life and ways of getting around. If they didn't have horses they'd be Walking. Amish are great horse trainers because they have to have many horses for different things. Fields, Carriages, wagons for pulling supplies, etc. Plus they do sporting which gives the horses a sense of all around teachings. An I love that they still allow females to ride in the Amish. And not making it all sexist.
Super video. Thank you.
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Hi neighbor!! Hes a pretty horse! And a good boy!!! Thankyou for sharing.
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