Yes, I love how you don't sugarcoat anything; if it's something you want and if you're determined; you will find a way to make your dreams come true. I like the fact that you stated you didn't come from an affluent family but yet you and Kyle made your dreams come true; we love your channel/west side of Motown checking in!!!

Boarding is a nightmare so many people stop paying or if the are partial care people dont show up to clean and feed

FABULOUS. I had a small training business for about 7-8 years, this was about 8 yrs ago. I got alittle burnt out, hubby had a sudden health issue, medical bills swamped us so I closed my business. We were renting an old, run down farm anyway, now we have our own place, wasnt set up for horses at all. We have 26 acres, built a nice 12x 24 shed row, a pasture, and I'm seriously considering going back into training. 9-5 job punching a clock isn't for me, and my passion is being wasted. I will be 50 this year, and have been so incredibly discouraged, but finding your video here gives me hope! I had alot of repeat clients, people still ask me to train their horses, I miss it so much! I need guidance as to how to go about finding the right agricultural or equine mortgage company to finance my start up, or my RE-START, lol....I have to have an indoor arena, we are in northern MN, weather is unpredictable. I had no such facilities at the old place, just a portable round pen. I gotta have proper facilities this time around, lol..... any tips/direction is greatly appreciated! ❤

Would you please make a video going into more detail on running a successful trail riding and lesson barn, and what it takes to break even and then make a living? I don’t have a clear sense of how the expenses stack up against the income.

Thank you for being so real about all the costs and time investments of starting an equestrian business! As someone who dreams of owning and running a lesson barn, this was so enlightening and helpful!

I can tell you love your work. Your passion is one reason I enjoy watching your content.

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s a huge compliment. I appreciate that. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for sharing your experince. I want to start my own business but I had no idea where to start. You have really helped give me the keys to sit down and begin planning what I want for my equine buisness. Keep it up and thank you for your inspiration.

I really LOVE your passion ❤️ I can Completely hear it. It's VERY MOTIVATING. THANK YOU SO MUCH

I just stumbled across your videos 😇😍 I just love your positive vibes but still truthful. I am a woman almost 60 from Sweden. I started a daycare when I was 28 and my first child needed a place, took him with me ❤️ What you talk about here can be applied I think in almost any businesses. You talk about passion 🥰 I think few people truely knows what that means. I loved my job, it was 24/7 but then it didnt matter. I was raised on a ”cowfarm” so have that aspekt as well. I believe being able to feel passion and have that ”drive” is a gift 🎁🔮💖 Not sure but think I read some place in Michigan? 40 years ago I was an exchangestudent in Carson City ❤️ I wish you the best! 🥰

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

Wow you’re so sweet! Thank you for sharing. It means so much. ❤️

thanks so much for the video! my dream is to run a horse training and lesson stable where i can train horses to sell but also teach people about these beautiful animals! i’ve loved horses my whole life and from the second i could talk i was asking for one 😂 i may only be 13 but i’ve already got some big dreams that’s for sure! ❤

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Find good mentors, get experience, work hard, and never give up. I can already tell you have passion and drive. You will be successful. ❤️🐎

What an amazing testimony you have and you are such a motivator. I can see that you are going to do very well at this. I wish I could have had someone like you to motivate and educate me when I was younger as I would have loved having my own equine business. I can’t wait to see you bloom in your business. 💜

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

That is SO nice of you to say! Thank you! I’ve been busting my butt for years 🤣🐴❤️.

@frankieroberson3398

Жыл бұрын

It's never too late!!!

I always thought I couldn’t afford a farm but now you’ve really inspired me that if u work hard enough you can do anything so thank you :) Is there anything to do as a teenager that could help in the long run?

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy! You absolutely can. I would try to work at a barn, take as many lessons as you can afford, and start getting a long term plan/goal in the works. ❤️

@summerking3856

2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian Thanks so much for replying!! I never believed I would save enough money but now I know I can! When I get old enough I’m going to the USA at find your farm and see it in real life! Your TikTok’s r literally my favourite part of the day :)

Thank you Shae,. Your videos are a huge inspiration to keep my love for horses alive. The segment on insurance especially interesting. I'm in central Florida and insurance has become unstable here for homeowners. Companies are dropping policies or forcing homeowners to replace roofs and other components just because they are a certain age. We had bad storms in central Florida in 2004, 2016 and 2017. Insurance companies took a beating. I'm in central Florida near the coast. Your segment on boarding is extremely interesting because I'm looking at a lifestyle change by buying a small farm; boarding facility and living on site. As it is us business owners work 7 days a week to grow and maintain our business and help is difficult to get since the pandemic. I have a rental house. I had the opportunity to visit my local Tractor Supply store this week 😀😀😀😀. Wow, brought back memories. It's been some 40 years since I shopped for feed. What do you think about feed for different stages of a horses life especially senior horses? What do you think about alphalfa pellets? What kind of hay do you use?

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

That’s insane! I responded to your comment on a reply below :)

This was extremely inspiring and helpful! Thank you!

Thanks Shae! Wonderful info and video! And congratulations! Take care of yourself🐴❤🎉

It's not as much that I want an equine company, but I want horses and... The truth is... I can't afford everything horse related. My dream is the "city girl who loves horses" dream. Though I did experience part of the reality of horses by working with a family member on a ranch. Cleaning stalls, waking up early, get the horses out, bale deliveries, etc. I've experienced it and I loved it. Even pulling an inch of broken straw out of my arm (I swear straw could be a murder weapon).

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Country life is the best life hahaha 😝 ❤️🐎

Excellent advice. I am so happy for your success. Your place is awesome! Do you have any "old" lady students? Lol If I wasn't in Florida, I would love to be a student! Take care 🐎🐎

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love my farm, and I love that we can continue updating it and making it better each year! Of course!!! I take on all ages. Wish you were closer too ❤️

Thank you. Great info!

Thank you so much for this video! Me and my mom have dreams of having a giant barn on the coast of California where all the “higher end people” will come in ride at our stables! I have had a passion for horses since I was 9 years old and lately i have been so stressed out trying to find a way to make a good amount of money and live my dreams. You are such an inspiration for me and I love your videos. Thank you for this! ❤

I very much enjoyed this. It gives great insight on how to make moneynwhile being in the horse industry. Over my years, I have seen people get started and got their lesson program going on poaching other students from another instructor they ran their business at. I have a vidoe idea-how to become a saddle fitter. I have been studying up on that, but can't find any information or classes on it.

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was worthwhile! Yes, it’s a very interesting field (saddle fitting). I plan to do a series in saddle fitting this winter and also talking about how you can become one. I’m excited to put that series together!

This is awesome and realistic advice. I appreciate you talking about the “not so fun” parts of having a business like taxes😂

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, there can be many “boring” parts when it comes to business 😂😂😂.

@paulinerai5078

Жыл бұрын

This has been interesting and gives me an insight into all the things l am gonna need …, thanks again from Scotland

Good information for anyone starting a business.

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you!

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

Great video thank you

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! :)

I wanted to run my plan by you to get your opinion. I want to breed and sell horses, and also do light horse-riding tours. I plan on buying about 40 acres in a remote location where there is just a dirt road a couple miles from a busy highway. The property might not even have utilities (which I have to figure something out about those). This kind of property I could get for about $500 an acre, and it would be primitive. I'm looking at undeveloped land that I can grow on. But, my niche market is going to be selling very affordable horses. Not show or racing horses. Probably Appaloosa pony breeds. My marketing would be set up so that you could buy a good basic horse from me for about the same price as an ATV. I would include a basic saddle so that the customer could ride their new horse off the property if they wanted to. For the tours, I would set up a standard schedule for those, and market them in different creative ways. So, I have to worry about structures, water, and food. I plan on growing hay and straw right on the property, and using the horses themselves in helping to harvest that hay and straw. I could use any advice, though. I thank you for anything that you could provide.

Thanks for the info*

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

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Love your hair

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks!

Your videos always make me smile!

@lynnesaro7772

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you Shae. You covered 5 years in a short time. Video packed with knowledge. I'm in Florida too, wish Free Spirit was closer. I recently had the opportunity to visit a central Florida Tractor Supply store. Huge changes from my tack and feed stores some 40 years ago. So many different feeds to choose from. What do you think about alphalfa pellets and the different feeds for different horses specifically senior horses? You have been a huge inspiration to me in rekindling my love for horses. It actually inspired me to look for a property to purchase and offer boarding and maybe sales. It would require a total 180 degree lifestyle change. Interesting view on boarding. I work 7 days a week in my own business interests so I'm thinking now that a boarding facility is more work than I thought. Here in Florida; insurance has gotten extremely pricey just on property insurance and could be a deal breaker. I don't want a huge facility; boarding should make a profit immediately. Alot to research. Also; I remember Jaffar saw a coyote. What do you do to keep your horses safe. We have coyotes here in an increasing number because there is a tremendous amount of land development in central Florida and probably all over the state.

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

That makes me smile in return!! 😊

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m so glad I could give you a little sparkle to rekindle your passion! Thank you. Yeah, personally the boarding was not beneficial at all. It’s not worth it unless you can charge a ton or they are doing lessons/training etc. it’s becoming a huge problem in the horse industry with all the inflation (people wanting cheap board and boarding barns not charging enough for board to cover their costs and make some income). Something will have to change or I fear boarding barns will no longer be able to operate. As far as feed goes, I shop at tractor supply and my local feed store. I plan to make a video going over equine nutrition and what I need my horses. It’s changed greatly over the past few years with new products on the market and also so many changes in feed etc. but I finally found a system that works (for now)! That would be awesome if you could find a property, that would be amazing. What is your career now? I didn’t even think about insurance factors when it comes to Florida etc, that is a bummer, but if you were making enough in the horse industry maybe it would cover the costs? You’ll have to keep me updated on what you decide to do! ❤️

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

And as far as coyotes go, they aren’t an issue at all. That’s the only time I ever saw one around here and they are harmless to my horses. I hear them howling at night but they have never hurt anything.

Hi I love your videos and I have horses and pony’s and quarter horse and Percherions

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Thank ya

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

❤️

This video was very helpful and encouraging, I’m currently in the middle of trying to get my training business started and it is DAUNTING I live it but I’m kinda stuck😂 how do you go about the liability real ease stuff? Like can I just get a form off google or do I HAVE to go to an attorney to get one written up?

I wanna open up a boarding business for horses what one is best to look at to protect me?

Dang. I'm 47. My husband and I make over 300k. Zero debt. We fully own our home we bought in 2005. We have a net value of several million. We are still 3 years away from affording 7 figure figure property which will be 5 acres and an outdoor, maybe 3 stalls. I'm super curious how a 10 acre farm was bought at 26 years old. Do you have retirement savings?

Well, heres my other questions answered. Thanks so much, again awesome video

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Did you acquire your riding and horse training skills prior to owning the Farm?

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

Yes, through time, experience, research, and mentors ❤️.

I have a legit question. When you are ready to sell your horses, what is platform/website or how do you sell them?

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

It differs each time honestly.

i have a question i want to have people work for my horse farm

@Murz9ka

9 ай бұрын

Hello, my husband and I are looking for a job with horses

How did you afford your property?

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

I worked for the government for 6 years. My husband works too and we both saved enough for a deposit to put down on a small farm. We both had decent jobs out of college which put us in a a good position. We also had to do a lot of work to the farm when we first arrived it was by no means perfect etc. I continued to work for a bit so we could afford everything then I was able to quit and run my equine business solely.

Step 1. Marry a rich man

@freespiritequestrian

Ай бұрын

My man isn’t rich, people are so ignorant.