That so-called trainer should be prosecuted for animal cruelty. It's unforgiveable what he did, and he's a sexist pig too! Ugh! So glad Pete has you and your gentle, patient wisdom to help him heal as much as he can.

@TheCleverCowgirl

2 ай бұрын

If I had a nickel for every ignorant cowboy who tried to sway me from getting an "outlaw" horse I'd be rich!

@annepettit3855

2 ай бұрын

There does seem to be a trainer “type” out there, doesn’t there? Misogynistic as hell plus cruel on top of it 🤬

@NM-ub6ml

2 ай бұрын

@@annepettit3855 Yes. It is very there in the dog world. I don't see it much in the horse world more around dogs now but online not in real life(UK)

@spiderlily4386

2 ай бұрын

I hope the cruel "trainer" sees this video. ​@@TheCleverCowgirl

@trishbluedorn1806

2 ай бұрын

AGREED!!

Pete was lucky you found him. The so called trainer should not be allowed around horses.

@annjohnson8437

2 ай бұрын

You got that right!

@caciliawhy5195

2 ай бұрын

Does anyone know who the trainer is from the video? He should be outed. People should be warned! The internal community is going after animal abusers at the top sports in the US, Canada, and Europe. Why not the cowboys, who I have never thought of as animal lovers after living several years in South Dakota? Yes, yes, not every cowboy is bad, but to them, animals are a job and their money. I have seen horses with broken legs going in a truck to slaughter. I would have liked to have found the people who wanted the money more than letting the horse go peacefully. I have no problem outing them.

@diane9247

2 ай бұрын

There are a lot of men like that training dogs, too. Despicable people.

@kristafloral

2 ай бұрын

Does he have some sort of license to train horses and/or other animals? He should have his license removed and banned from ever being around animals! So many precious horses and other animals suffer needlessly at the hands of people like that. We need much stricter laws regarding animal abuse.

@dawnaustin4556

Ай бұрын

​@@kristafloralmost don't.

"Two weeks in the wrong hands, took you two years" Same as traumatized people. Thank you for you very patient slow approach and understanding his strained nervous system. Great job!

@RG-iw7py

5 күн бұрын

Getting over relationship with a narcissist takes as long as relationship was for. Confirmed by the lady married to such person for 25 years.

@Knucklehead123

Күн бұрын

Yes - Just like traumatized people - it stunts their growth - physically, emotionally, spiritually - you name it.

"Past training" no, that's not training, that was abuse. I am so thankful that Pete found you.

"This horse is only for cowboys" tells you everything you need to know about that trainer. Ugh, how infuriating. Shame on both the prior owner(s) and the previous trainer. Makes me sad that people like that still have businesses working with animals.

@TheCleverCowgirl

2 ай бұрын

The previous owner really had no idea how poorly he was treated at the training barn until I went to look at him. Most horse people don't have the experience or fortitude to stand up to a trainer like that and tell them they are wrong.

@AlliWalker

2 ай бұрын

@@TheCleverCowgirl That's sad to hear. That trainer took a really nice-looking horse and ruined him. I'm not even a stock horse person but I like how Pete is built. I know it's scary standing up to someone who is in a place of authority, but you are paying them for a service and you should understand what the respected general practices of horsemanship are before investing in your own horse (especially a youngster).

@Hiznogood

2 ай бұрын

@@TheCleverCowgirlI have always been baffled by the English words “breaking in a horse”! I’m no horse person, but have had such people in my family and there where no talks about breaking the horse will or using any kind of violence or force. It was all about trust and not dominating the animal. I’ve seen my late older sister’s horses visually relax when hearing her car miles away coming their way. That wasn’t a reaction of fear, but of trust and love.

@angelkotilainen

2 ай бұрын

@@Hiznogood I live in England and we say "gentling a horse" to make him tame and used to riding. "Breaking in" is very old fashioned now.

@Pro3110

2 ай бұрын

@@Hiznogood I was raised ,and live, in the U.S., and I try to train horses. I don't "break" them. That said, the majority of people I know use the term, "breaking in" in the place of, "training". I've even caught myself using it when I'm with a group of people who use it, and I can't stand it. To me, a broken horse is broken, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Kind of like the little rescue horse I picked up about a month ago. He's started coming up to me in the last two or three days, which is pretty monumental for him. It'll take time (10 to 15 years of bad treatment leaves a bunch of scars), but I've got patience for days with horses. It's the only thing I do have patience for, as a matter of fact!

There's a special place in hell for those who are cruel to horses. Thank you so much for taking him on, doing such a good job and keeping him. He is so lucky you found him and I'm so happy that he's happy.

@Knucklehead123

Күн бұрын

Yes - about that "special place" - Don't know where I heard this - but there is indigenous lore (not sure which country - which peoples) that you pass by all the animals you have known in your lifetime on your way after this life - Going either up or down - and the animals let you know what they think about you. You cannot stop them from letting you know. I like that notion a lot.

You’re an angel to Pete. You saw something in him that everyone else would never see. You literally saved his life.

I'm glad you told the breeder that Pete's okay, and didn't end up at a slaughterhouse. Thank you for being so patient with him. He's beautiful.

@Meals-sh9fs

Ай бұрын

She should have also told the breeder about that trainer too

@user-yb5bg8im5g

Ай бұрын

pass the word and don't be shy...@@Meals-sh9fs

Seeing Pete’s terror and knowing he was at a professional trainer who caused his suffering, it makes me want to cry for the other horses who have gone through that kind of abuse at his hands. So happy he has a home with you.

@nancyk3615

2 ай бұрын

There's nothing professional about that thug for sure ..❤

@alycewich4472

Ай бұрын

@@nancyk3615 You are right, but in Colorado there are no requirements for horse trainers, so if someone doesn't know any better, they'll go ahead and let them have their unbroke horse to train. And as we can see, the results can be deadly for the horse.

"It is wild to think that two weeks in the wrong hands took me two years to undo." That's how trauma works. Rewiring of the brain and regaining trust both take time. Well done! 👏

I can totally relate, I am the two legged version of Pete. He will repay your compassion, care and kindness Lady CC. Childhood Abuse has lifetime lasting consequences.

@nancy6160

2 ай бұрын

I understand too well.

@1MrMoor

2 ай бұрын

Sends a caring embrace to you Nancy. Thank you for understanding, as I understand your understanding too 😉❤️

@jessstone7486

2 ай бұрын

Spot on. Mal-treatment to a person, or an animal, has grim consequences...often taking years to correct. However, old hurts, wounds and bruises - not just in the physical - *are* healable!!! I speak from experience - God is *still* in the healing business!

@jaanstephenswhite572

2 ай бұрын

Indeed it does 🥰🙏🏻💕

@l-bird

2 ай бұрын

Yes, so true. From experience too, it can truly define your life.

I can't believe these people who want horses, then treat them mean and cruel, and blame the horse! Thank you for taking care of Pete and having the patience for him to overcome his past. He is a gorgeous horse. ❤

They wanted $1,500 but they got $200! I can’t help but think that’s what happens when you underestimate a beautiful, young horse.

@jennifercockrill6356

2 ай бұрын

They also underestimated a skilled horse trainer!

@annjohnson8437

2 ай бұрын

They couldn't have been too bright if they chose that horribly abusive trainer.

@348Tobico

2 ай бұрын

The owner that sent Pete got way less than $200.00. The auction charged between 5 and 10% fee and that asshat "trainer" charged shipping to the auction. I would be surprised if that "more money than brains" owner got $150 from the deal. Serves a fool right to loose so much money. I bet it was a daddy of an idiot daughter or a "sugar daddy" with a young wife who bought the daughter or wife a toy to train for a fast and flashy barrel racer. I hope they never bought other horses because they had not one scintilla of sense on wow to train or how to pick a trainer.

@falcolf

2 ай бұрын

@@annjohnson8437unfortunately a lot of abusers are good at hiding their assholery from the general public

@sandraneale128

2 ай бұрын

This is called ‘error punishing error’! Or ‘sod’s law’!

There are apparently trainers in this world that have no business getting within 5 miles of a horse. It’s just heartbreaking. Thank you so much for being so patient, kind and loving with these poor babies. ❤

@MaxNafeHorsemanship

Ай бұрын

There are a lot more of them than you know. Anyone can call themselves a trainer. The ones that actually care about the horse are hard to find and get no credibility because they don't dress like a cowboy all the time.

That this horse is still willing to trust after such abuse is astonishing and a testament to your kindness, understanding, and knowledge. So scared he collapsed. That so-called "man" should be very proud of himself.😡. What a hero.

When you said poor Pete collapsed when you tried to get on him from the ground up just broke my heart. It’s hard to imagine that a person who trains horses could be so abusive to a horse. It makes no sense why he even works with horses, right?

@brianm744

Ай бұрын

Remember the movie "Tombstone" when Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) first gets off the train? When the station handler was beating Earp's horse, and HE took the whip from him and started beating HIM with it? Earp says "Hurt's don't it? Now, let go of that stud. Go on about your business..." Kurt in that moment gave him the perfect stare like "How DARE you beat a magnificent animal like that?" I can tell you the reasoning (IF you can call it that) why the previous trainer abused Pete. That trainer was focusing on what he knew. He knew how to get paid quickly was to get through the training process quickly. I daresay he wasn't a patient or even kind man. It takes more courage to be strong and yet, be kind. Strength is easy to demonstrate. Kindness takes more inner strength. Strength of character and integrity.

@ambersemona9676

Ай бұрын

@@brianm744 money of all evil

@brianm744

Ай бұрын

@@ambersemona9676 it is the LOVE rr uncontrolled desire for money that is the root of all evil. It's not really even that, it's the uncontrolled desire for POWER over others, in this case over Pete, that is the root of all evil. It's what the previous trainer was taught. That trainer would say "It worked for me with other horses, so it was good enough for Pete."

That trainer did no favors for the prior owners. First, he traumatizes Pete, and then he runs down the sale price on the horse he damaged. 🤬 Pete is beautiful, and his mom has the same coloring and head as my mom's favorite mare (TB though, not QH). 🧡 As always 💞 Tiny! 🐈

@d.h.fremont3027

2 ай бұрын

Any psychopath can call themselves a horse trainer.

@FreeSpiritinLove

2 ай бұрын

@@d.h.fremont3027 My favorite comment. Unfortunately, so true.

@user-ri3rb5mf1d

2 ай бұрын

Thank God for you?

@RosemaryFehlner

2 ай бұрын

@@user-ri3rb5mf1d ??? Who are you responding to?

@sassykat2000

2 ай бұрын

I'm SOOOO confused the original owners put him in the care of a "trainer" being so abusive in that video! I wouldn't walk up to ANY horse and smack them in the front of their face and then yank their halter when they UNDERSTANDABLY pull back alarmed! What. The. Hell. Because of the way horses eyes are set they have a blind spot about a foot in front of their face so smacking them the way that guy was doing is just extremely terrifying to any horse!

One mistake can ruin a smart horse. Glad you have him.

@TheCleverCowgirl

2 ай бұрын

I saw this all the time! The smartest horses end up at these sales!

@someone3187

2 ай бұрын

@@TheCleverCowgirl OMG horrifying

@Narangarath

Ай бұрын

Honestly it feels like the smarter the animal the smaller of a mistake can ruin everything, and it applies to pretty much all animals.

@someone3187

Ай бұрын

@@Narangarath yes animals as well as humans get ruined by abuse

@karenneill9109

2 күн бұрын

@@NarangarathYup. The smarter ones can be more fragile. Whether being more sensitive to the world, or they get more in their head, those very active brains are easier to break.

Years ago, I bought a "cowboy" started two year old gelding from Texas. I started working with him and he was eager and smart. He was always spooky about being saddled, although he had no problem with sacking him out with blankets, tarps, jackets, etc. He ended up being a great trail horse where nothing spooked him, but he never got over his nervousness being saddled. He learned to stand still as a post for mounting, but always bucked once or twice on first moving off. These were two things I could live with so I accepted his two quirks. I always gave him plenty of time to relax during saddling, and walked him a little before mounting. I rode him for two decades and he was an honest partner who always gave me his best. I figured his only two lifetime negative responses were the results of "cowboy" training methods.

You needed him to prove there is hope. He needed you to prove there is love. You are a wonderful woman.

You're an Angel for rescuing these poor animals, it makes me so cross how ignorant so called experts are, well done keep going, we're all watching!

A person without compassion should never be a trainer. Thank you so much for your heart of mercy.

Your patience, love, and gentle handling of this beautiful traumatised animal is so heartwarming. It is most likely that Pete will never fully get over the horrible things done to him but I hope he has a long and beautiful life with you.

@donnachase632

8 күн бұрын

Any animal has flashbacks of horrible abuse. I have a Dachshund that was a rescue and he had one a few weeks ago after 10 years. It's be years since he's had one but this one came out of left field. His eyes told me what was going on and my heart broke. I've never hit him, tied him, made him afraid or done anything to hurt him. He was about a week from being dead when I got him. Broken ribs, no color in his eyes, mouth, or hair. 3 bad diseases, kidneys very damaged and only a third of what he should have weighed. Now he is a beautiful mahogany red with blond overlay, soft around eyes, nose and mouth. His kidneys have made it necessary to watch his output closely and he can't go more than 2 to 3 hours with out peeing. He's very good about not going to potty inside. Little did I know that horrible condition he was in would turn into a gorgeous, sweet, intelligent long haired boy. It took 3 years for us to really bond, but he finally became my pal and protector. I still like to have 5 minutes alone with the beast that hurt him. He was going to take him to be put down the day after Christmas because he was a bad dog. NO, he was sick, hurt, afraid and trying to survive. I thankvGod I have him!

I know you can't help all of them, but you've made a world of difference for this amazing horse. Personally, I think the former trainer needs a piece of his own medicine. To treat any animal like that is disgusting.

Two weeks in the wrong hands took two years to undo. What a statement about the sensitivity of animals and the hideousness of human cluelessness and cruelty! Clever Cowgirl is amazing: extraordinary patience, intuition/instinct, and compassion. I shudder to think what would have happened to Pete if she hadn't decided to save him. I have the utmost respect for CC.

Pete had an unfair start in life, no doubt. He's a beautiful horse and I'm glad he's getting the love and respect he deserves. Also, Tiny is an absolute treasure. Every troubled creature needs an emotional support cat imo. ❤

People really suck! Someone that did "BAD" training did damage to this poor soal of a horse! Good on you for saving this critter!

That is one very traumatized horse and thank goodness he has you ! Blessings !

When you raise your hand in a weird way and see that extreme startle response, you know that a horse or dog has been abused and will often never like a human again. That bent bar in the fence made by Pete trying to jump over it and escape is heartbreaking. Tying ropes around his hooves is what the cowboys do in Latin America, sheer torture, not training.

Poor man but he couldn’t have ended up in better hands. Thank you for your patience and care. He’s a beautiful horse.

@donaldhudson9610

Ай бұрын

These horses were meant for you.. karma.💯🙏🐎❤️‍🩹🐎👍

@peggycarey5057

Ай бұрын

This is so moving!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us!!

This video is truthful and valuable. Too many horses are trauma victims and l applaud you for your investment and example with this horse. May you be blessed many times over as surely Pete has been. Thank you Clever Cowgirl for showing what can come from true care for a horse.

That was so nice of you to contact the previous owner, they were obviously glad to hear from you. If you get a chance, you should check out Ryan Rose. He has training methods that can teach a horse to relax himself when he starts to panic. Poor guy.. you were his best last chance..

Thank you so much CC for rescuing this beautiful horse. Thank you for all your love and patience. It made me cry to see how much he’d been abused 😢

@ShaulaHollis

2 ай бұрын

I cried too

The more I watch your channel, the more I'm loving your content. You are full of compassion for horses, I wish more people would be like this, NOT just with animals, but ALL aspects of life. We ALL need compassion and empathy, at some point. Your truly a beautiful clever cowgirl! Thank you for saving this beautiful horse and giving him a chance of life.💕🐎

@kathy888

Ай бұрын

I know nothing about horses! But as far as people, she is stellar! What a loving, kind soul.

We really enjoy the backstory on all of your horses, and hearing about how you work with them. This story is sad, but because of you, it turned into a good story. Thanks for sharing it!

A sad story with a happy ending. I wish the best for this beautiful horse, he deserves it.

It’s baffling. There is no logic in using cruel tactics; it’s counterproductive. That’s me trying to look at it objectively, when I, like everyone here, am really an emotional and a reasonable person. Thanking the Gods for what you do; and for your style. The way you love on them; allowing them to go at their individual pace versus meeting unreasonable expectations. Your patience, your endurance, your skill. Winner!!

@truthseeker-mk4rt

Ай бұрын

All forms of Abuse are Narcissistic Abuse. And unfortunately there are Narcissists who Abuse animals. Dr Ramani explains it so well and she's just launched her new book called "Its Not You". Thankfully there are wonderful people like Clever Cowgirl who help abused horses recover 🐴❤🤗

The inhumanity is uncomprehensible, poor little guy. I’m so glad he ended up with you, he just needed love and patience. And even though I really like your horses, I think Tiny may be my favorite animal of yours! She’s so cute with the horses

This was the best outcome ever !!! I wish that trainer who was so cruelly incompetent could be re-educated himself. Pete is such a dear. I am so glad y saved him.

There are no bad horses....only horses damaged by bad people. Grateful you got him.

Damn the ''trainer''! Horse saved by a true horsewoman. Assisted by a horse-loving cat. Thank you.

I think that it’s great that you contact previous owners/breeders! Any info that you get on the horses can be beneficial & I know that you have put some peoples minds at rest! Thank you so very much for what you do for any animals that you take in💐 Your kindness & compassion is so inspiring❣️

@TheCleverCowgirl

2 ай бұрын

I have formed some great friendships this way! This breeder is top notch and really cares for her horses. I've even been able to get more horses out of the auction machine and into great homes with contacts I have made through her! Its a win~win!

@maryanngross7225

2 ай бұрын

@@TheCleverCowgirl that is so awesome🌟

@singingstars5006

Ай бұрын

One can never go wrong being friendly and making contacts. ❤

Unfortunately there are a lot of “trainers” that literally “break” horses. They have no business calling themselves trainers. Pete’s a beautiful animal.

Your heart. It’s as beautiful as this traumatized horse. You’re an angel. Thank you for your work.

Infuriating. Rage is all I can see at the treatment of this precious critter. Somebiody should be UNDER the jail for what they have done to him. 🔥🔥

@annjohnson8437

2 ай бұрын

Agree!!!

@leanneadams2549

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!! He almost ruined that beautiful horse. I say an eye for an eye !

@leahnichol6665

2 ай бұрын

I do hope that the trainer set the seal on his reputation by running down the horse at the sale. He definitely suffered the consequences of his own behaviour. I wonder what the trainer’s childhood was like? Issues are a symptom of a cause with humans as well as horses. I would say that trainer was successful in ruining Pete. He was only unsuccessful in hiding the evidence of his actions with Pete’s death. I am so glad you took a chance on Pete and he has a forever home. I am certain he is an excellent reference on you resume! ❤

@gemm4793

2 ай бұрын

He will answer to God!@@leanneadams2549

@falcolf

2 ай бұрын

Agreed!!!

May God richly bless you for rescuing Pete and all the other horses you take care of.

Thank you for rescuing Pete. Both Pete and you are beautiful souls. I spent my life rescuing cats and dogs.

Your level of understanding is shored up with your compassion. Please keep Pete. You are his home.

@TheCleverCowgirl

Ай бұрын

I doubt my husband will ever allow Pete to go anywhere. He is his favorite!

@carolinegray7510

Ай бұрын

​@@TheCleverCowgirl😁🥰 Well,bless him, too! 😊 ❤

Made me cry. "For cowboys", how arrogant. You show how love and patience can bring the best out of a traumatized creature. Thanks for another great video. Now we know about, Pete. Was just thinking, this horse was for a clever cowgirl who knows what she's doing. You.🥰

@TheCleverCowgirl

2 ай бұрын

It annoys me to no end! A "cowboys horse" is a pretty common term used to describe a hard to handle horse. Even more annoying, most of the handiest trainers I know are women!

@feuerling

2 ай бұрын

​@@TheCleverCowgirl wouldn't an actual cowboy want an easy to handle horse, since they'd have to spend a fair part of the day riding it while driving cattle or maintaining the ranch, sometimes going up against predatory animals or livestock thieves? The term seems like it should mean the opposite of what it's used for.

@issnake1109

2 ай бұрын

@@feuerling yes. Yes they should, actually. People like this think “cowboy” means “will abuse the horse into submission” when in reality true cowboys need the most steady of horse. Also most cowboys are excellent at training horses like this because they know how to train from level zero. They could take a wild horse and train it. So what does that tell you about “trainers” like these? It means they’re literally admitting to the world that they made this horse the equivalent of a wild horse

@AndyTheCornbread

Ай бұрын

@@TheCleverCowgirlI don't start my own horses, I use a tiny, little, lady trainer who I trust completely. She is definitely the handiest trainer I have ever known and she has started thousands of horses now in her career. She might weigh a buck five soaking wet. The fall they turn 2.5 years old they go for their first 30 days, then they come home and go back into the pasture with their buddies for the rest of fall and winter and the spring of their 3rd year they go back for another 30 - 60 days and get re-started from the ground up. Growing up we always called horses done this way "double broke". Seems to work really well for everyone I know who does it. After all the horrible things I have seen done to horses by other trainers I need my trainer to live until I'm too old to ride because I will probably never trust anyone else but her to start my horses.

Thank you for giving this boy a home and kindness

I commend you for taking your time with Pete and giving him what he needs, a home and love, space to be a horse, and in the business of horses for all the right reasons.

Two years ago we rescued our Friesian Sporthorse gelding from a kill buyer. He was also “untrainable”. Now my young kiddo rides him bareback. Horses don’t start out afraid of humans, people make them that way. Thank you for giving this beautiful horse your heart and thank you Outlaw for reminding everyone how brave and forgiving horses are.

Wow . Took a woman with a kind heart and great patience to do what tough , strong willed men couldn't.

@madchad2

2 ай бұрын

I take exception to your feminist comment. I've seen women whip horses and men like Mark Rashid teach the kindest, gentlest mastery on horsemanship I've ever seen.

@deborahmartin843

2 ай бұрын

@@madchad2 Talking more about attitude and gentleness without ego. Women ate more nurturing bc they are women . Just the way it is.

@madchad2

2 ай бұрын

@@deborahmartin843No, it's not just the way it is. I'm 70 years old, been around a lot of men and women across the four corners in all types of societies. I've seen nurturing men and brutal women and vice versa, so playing the gender card is pointless. By your words, you live in a reality bubble with very little experience of worldly human kind. The real world out here is very different than you seem to see it.

@kiminalaska9363

2 ай бұрын

@@madchad2I would really like to think her comment meant a woman who was kind and patient accomplished what a man who had neither quality couldn’t. Neither gender has a monopoly on good or bad qualities

@janforaker3127

2 ай бұрын

Trainer is a mean bully

When I was a kid (I'm 74 now), we had a horse also named Pete. My dad said he was retired from the calvary. I didn't know what that meant but only knew we could trust him. He let us climb on him, while making the usual noise kids do and he.would stand still. We were even able to scoot under his belly! God, we were so dumb...or fearless or both. We all were safe with Pete. What a special horse!

He is such a gorgeous horse! Most definitely NOT dog food!!! Thank you so much for not giving up on him and literally saving his life!

I love your sensitivity and kindness toward this poor horse. It's horrendous what trauma these sensitive creatures often endure. They're sentient beings, not objects to be treated as less than that.

There’s a heart of gold in this horse-and you have a heart of gold to recognize that. Thank you for saving him. ❤ from Canada

How people can treat there animals so badly is beyond me. Keep up the great work flower.

You are amazing. I wish every ‘Pete’ out there could end up being rescued by someone like you.

There are SPECIAL PLACES IN HEAVEN for kind hearted people who help needy people and needy animals. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

You are the epitome of a powerful woman! Well done for rescuing this horse despite the past mismanagement he suffered.

Omg that was so awesome. I hope that trainer that made Pete so frightened finds out how well he is doing now. I am so proud of you

@TheCleverCowgirl

2 ай бұрын

It'll be extra fun when I start hauling him to actually compete!

Your Pete reminds me of mine, actually my first dog, a black lab Heinz-57 mix. He’d been hit by a car in LA, picked up by AC and surrendered to the shelter, then pulled by a rescue from whom I adopted him. We bonded immediately, but he had been through a lot and was nervous. In the first couple weeks, it was even suggested that I return him, but that was unthinkable to me! No matter what, he was my responsibility. He had adjustment issues, but I was the one who needed training. After awhile, we both settled down, but Pete taught me what I needed to know, most importantly about commitment. And because of him, I adopted three more and fostered many others. If we’re willing to listen and learn, animals open us to empathy and understanding. Thank you for saving your Pete, taking him away from that terrible abuser, and giving him a new life.💕🐎🐕‍🦺

I’m not sure if there’s anything more rewarding than making a child or animal feel loved and safe after some sort of trauma. The world needs a billion more of you.

These abusers of any animal needs to be prosecuted! Thank you❤

You are amazing. The love and care that you have shown Pete is wonderful. This story touched my heart. Thank you for rescuing him.

Heartless trainer and previous owner! They clearly had absolutely no patience, compassion, or skill. Glad you were there for Pete and proved those losers wrong.

Poor Pete! How do people treat animals so badly? I’m so glad you gave him love and patience. He’s a beautiful horse and he’ll have the best life with you.❤❤❤

Videos like this should come out and show people, that inappropriate actions can damage the horse mentally beyond rideable. Foals come into the world as a clean slate with some inherited character tendencies and what they become depends on their handlers entirely.

Poor Pete was obviously mistreated and traumatized! Thanks for saving him. You're making the world a better place, one horse at the time!

Perhaps misunderstood. To many so called horse people are ignorant about horses. Or to lazy to work with it. I've brought abused horses. With patience, understanding, love, & care, there are very few horses that can't be saved, trust is the game. This person is to be admired. She understands horses. Thank you.

Poor baby, I'm so glad you found Pete and saved him. My grandpa was a horse trainer and he only ever had one slip up, he went too far when a horse put my aunt's life in danger when she was a kid and he worked very hard to regain that horse's trust. he reacted poorly to the situation but he turned it around and made sure that horse had a good life with him. he even saved his neighbor's horse when she was giving birth. I think if he was still alive he would have beaten that "trainer" within an inch of his life for what he did to Pete.

How horrific to send a horse to auction rather than swallow his pride? Sadly there are too many bogus animal trainers making claims about their abilities (both horse and dog). Thank you for rescuing Pete from the auction, and your years of dedication. I'm so pleased he has a happy life with you.

All I can say,Mrs Cowgirl, is thank God that you have him. Phew!! 😎😎

This is the best way to insult the trashy last "trainer". Good grief, this horse reacts like he has lingering PTSD due to such a bad past experience with that last idiot. Horses really don't forget. Horses are already so naturally flight-based, that even in a safe home, his reactivity sensitivity is strongly primed. It's no big deal to me. I think I've had a number of Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods that just have a natural spookiness, and of those I've had, none were ever really mishandled like Pete endured. Clever Cowgirl could handle them perfectly fine. I must share this video. It's too good. He is gorgeous!!!!

That guy wasn’t a trainer but a macho horse abuser!! I wouldn’t let trust him with a rock let alone an animal. 😡 You’ve done wonders with him. I’ve had rescue dogs with similar issues. Love, kindness and time is what they need and deserve. 🎉🎉

That breaks my heart that no matter how rough handled he was, he still managed to trust you. I'm glad you took him in and understand his special needs. ❤

How heartwarming. Its sad they did that to him. He has his moments but deep inside he knows you love him and hes safe.

So glad Pete’s with you now. Bless your heart.💙👍

I'm not a horse person but the kindness this women offers is incredible.

I love that you have Pete and made contact with previoys owner / breeder . 👍🏼❤️

Cruelty is unforgivable ...that disgusting man is not a trainer he is a bully and may karma catch up with him. Your kindness patience and understanding has given this beautiful horse a second chance at life ❤

I'm So Happy That You Kindhearted Compassionate Lady Rescued Pete The Horse 🐎🐴 From That Awful Cruel Man! Abuse Is Very Real And Can Have Lifetime Consequences Whether It's Done To A Human Or An Animal!!! Shalom And Amen!✝️✝️🛐🛐😇🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇮🇱♾️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽🦅‼️

And as with everything, there are NEVER bad horses but there sure are a LOT of BAD People :( , that poor boy, so glad he had a soft landing with you and youre helping him heal.

We had a horse like Pete for many years until he passed at 26. You just always had to be looking ahead for anything that could make him come unglued. You are absolutely right - they have a young mind and do not seem to adjust or come out of whatever it was that they went through. So grateful that Pete has you to count on and that you understand his issues that others would send him down the road over...

Years ago, I bought a horse with a story similar to Pete's. The woman I bought him from had sent him to a trainer, but she was very unhappy with the way the horse was reacting and brought him home after a month. I bought him a year later, and I could still see how reactive he was to certain things. He turned out to be too much for me, so I gave him to a younger friend who started showing him in dressage. He's now 19 and has done some impressive winning in the dressage arena, but he still has some buttons you just can't press.

You and Pete have the sweetest story together. It's proof that broken crayons still color. ❤

Pete's story is so sad and happy all at the same time. I cried a little. Just one bad experience with a farrier (who I fired immediately) has impacted my now 4 year old mare. She's nervous when I'm cleaning her left rear hoof. My new farrier is aware of this and she's improving after 2 years. Pete is gorgeous and is such a sweet boy. The cruelty he experienced was all about that non-trainer's ego. You have changed the lives of so many horses with your calm and gentle approach to horsemanship. I'm taking my time with my young mare. She's been with ever since she was 7 months old. She's my pocket horse. I'm also learning so much from you. My 3 horses came from the Amish. The two older ones came with their past abuse. They are completely different now. I love that you seek out the previous owners. Yoy brightened that woman's day knowing that Pete is alive and well.

This is so touching and beautiful! It has taken me two long years to gain the trust and affection of a horse I got named Mary. She has deep scars on her legs, poll , windpipe and face. It took ages for her to look at me without tensing up her jaw angrily. We have made tons of progress but occasionally something triggers her memory and she will overreact, like Pete,. I’m no pro, and it honestly takes a lot more awareness and patience to attempt retraining a horse than I ever realized. Now, I don’t feel so bad about how long it is taking me to make progress with this mare. Most pros online are just showing the fast transformations and I really appreciate this ❤

@fleetskipper1810

2 ай бұрын

Even miss handling that doesn’t rise to the level of “abuse “can’t take cares to undo.

@Gary4T950

2 ай бұрын

I can relate to you & your horse. I adopted a horse that had been flat out starved & seized from the owner. He too had multiple scars. I could tell some were from being bitten by another horse. He had others though that kind of baffled me. Multiple straight lines on different parts of his body - maybe between 3 to 5 inches +/-. The best guess was - my opinion - he had been hit with a metal or wooden rod making contact on him. He was terrified the first time I saddled him. Anyway, you get the idea.

Good Morning!! You did the absolute right thing by buying this lovely horse! My Uncle And I Do The Same Identical Thing!! We Have Took A MANY Chances On Auction Horses!! Some Good, Some Bad!! But, All In All?? The Horses Had Worked Out For The Best!! You Did EXCELLENT!!❤😊!!

@leanneadams2549

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for what you do also !! I bet it’s super rewarding, hard, exhausting, fun and exciting !!! Maybe you could start a channel also ?

@janetmarshall7171

2 ай бұрын

@leanneadams2549 It is, Leanne!! I really appreciate you kind words!! Hope to talk to you again!! You made my day!!

I sold my mare 2 times, and each time they brought her back because they were afraid of her. She just wanted me. She has been with me since.

I've seen so much of this with dogs as well. "Trainers" have one idea, one philosophy, never thinking about the animals' needs. I'd like a few minutes in the ring with that trainer. The "untrainable" animals seem to be the easiest, once they learn to accept love. Two years, tow months, two weeks. It takes what the animal need, not what I want. I've had a dog who have taken weeks to learn "come", "sit", "stay" and them blossom into a courageous and confident lovely pet. What a great friend in Tiny. What a magnificent beast. What a delightful young lady you are.

I think tiny is a little horse whisperer ❤ so adorable. Pete is lucky to be with you and your animals

It's not silly for you to contact previous owners, it shows how much you care about the horse ❤

I don't know anything about horses and haven't even been near one for decades but I love how patient and skilled you are with these beautiful animals.

Your kindness, patience and consistency worked out. It's good that he stays with you. Few nickels, but many blessings !

So sad for this poor guy to get handed to that "trainer"... traumatized him for the rest of his days and ruined his potential. Thank you for taking such good care..

First-off, you are awesome!!! Pete's story is heartbreaking, but thank goodness you were able to purchase him and save his life! It makes me sick to my stomach that some trainers feel they have to be abusive with horses. Horses do not benefit from abusive training methods EVER, and horses NEVER forget the pain and suffering. Thank you for letting Pete learn at his own pace and for giving him unconditional love, care, and a safe place to call home! ❤

Pete reminds me of the horse I got when I was 13. My horse was pure fire. He was energetic and clever. It took me 2 years just to pave out a path we could both live with. In the end a lot of his goofy spooks were a joke on me. We grew up together and were kindred spirits. He passed away nearly 20 years ago and I still miss him terribly. Blitz and Pete are the same color even. Thanks for not giving up on him. ❤ I also live in Montana. 👋

Pete is a beautiful horse. ❤ Thank you for your Kindness ❤😊