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I was very lucky. Went to a sale with no intention of buying (hadn't owned a horse since I was a teenager). Ended up purchasing a 2 year old filly with 60 days of training (mind you all the horses in the sale were this). I knew the owner/breeder of the horses in the sale and bought the one that had good cow lines and went under a certain price. I think she ended up being the buy of the sale and I have owned her ever since...she is now 11 and worth her weight in gold.

Wait I wanted to see the horses that you bought at the sale!! Lol

Excellent video!! Thank you!! I have purchased 2 horses from auctions and am very happy with them both. Spent a little more than planned...but they are both worth their weight in gold!! I did have the opportunity to see them and work with them a little before the auctions. Also was able to do pre-purchase exams before the auctions. Highly recommend this if you can. I have had horses for 56 years and raised babies and you get the "feel" of the ones that will be the good ones! It's hard to explain to people sometimes. And you pray alot too! 😉 Very much enjoy your videos! So nice to see a horse trainer with common sense!!

@finngamesknudson1457

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like auctions are great if one truly knows horses, but not so good for Newbs like us.

As a farrier, a friend/client asked me to look over some older, been there-done that kind of horses for her at a sale ...just to make sure there weren't any glaringly obvious hoof or leg problems. I pointed out 3 that were decent prospects, but couldn't stay for the whole sale. The next day I asked if she had gotten one of those horses. No, she had gotten a younger, unbroke horse! Needless to say, she never wound up with that "just get on and ride" horse she originally wanted.

@TheOldandslow

Жыл бұрын

I bet she regrets that.

@abbykoop5363

Жыл бұрын

@@TheOldandslow She kinda did, and she wound up selling her some years later.

@Bearwithme560

Жыл бұрын

@@abbykoop5363 Bleak future, then. 😞

@Bearwithme560

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. It's the sort of thing that a rash ADHD type would do. In fact it just dawned on me that the heady, exciting atmosphere at auctions is purposely designed to encourage impulse buying. Fine with antiques or collectibles... not so much for animals :(

There's auctions and then there are auctions. In our area there are many "last stop before Mexico/Quebec" auctions. Horses go for the meat price and are often poorly handled, sick and/or lame. They are flagged into a pen like cattle or goats. This auction looks like a much better place to buy a horse. Too bad you couldn't film for real. Looking forward to seeing your new horses!

Looking forward to seeing the horses you bought and why you decided on the ones you did.

A good teacher is always learning and growing..

@ryanrosehorsemanship

5 ай бұрын

💯

I would have liked to see the extended version of this video- such an interesting topic!

Just an FYI: the nationwide TAA (Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance) probably holds auctions, as well. Factoid... a percentage of every Claiming race purse now goes to the TAA. The industry is finally passionate about putting the abattoirs out of business, and giving these noble friends (most are still quite young) an alternate pathway in life. Thanks for doing this episode, Ryan.🤠

@TheOldandslow

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's great! I have an OTTB and he is a good guy.

Would love to have seen you in the process of you purchasing your horses!

Well that was a teaser!! What did you buy and why did you choose them?

Well, here's my story. Never, ever had I bought a horse at an auction: then in a moment of weakness, I bought a young, bright bay mare with Peppy San Badger and Doc Bar on her actual papers. (She had several other point earners/Hall of Famers: cannot recall at this second). Anyhow, rode her for 3 weeks with a helmet on (cause this mare could turn around in a phone booth). She was gentle and light. (No problems). Week 3: saddled her. Took my helmet off 3 times...finally decided to leave it on (my 3 youngns were observing my horsemanship. Lol). As I mounted her, this mare LEAPED straight up like a cat before I could get my foot in the stirrup. Of course, I flew up and then down with a crash on ground that hadn't seen rain for 5 weeks. Long story short: some time later had a Baron Red filly delivered from ND and shared this experience with the haulers. Their response was this: 'Peppy San Badger/Doc Bar was a lethal combination that created a super athlete that was plumb crazy!' That is why I never, ever bought another horse at an auction. That was many years ago. Took me 3 months to recover. And I had to replace the helmet: it was cracked.

@TheOldandslow

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you made the right decision. Those were pro am horses for sure, but ended up like the Adolar babies in the 80s. So pretty, he threw black with chrome, and so much fire people were getting launched left and right. You could just tell these horses were pro rides but not pro quality.

I went to the auction and bought a palomino quarter horse. Came home with a dunalino Missouri fox trotter. I didn't mind though because she is perfect for us! :)

That was a good video. Always to keep in mind of what kind of horse you are looking for and keep in mind your budget. But you can also give a horse that is neglected, malnourished or whatever a second chance. It takes some time and/or money but a lot of horses rescued by Horse Plus Humane Society in Tennessee get a second chance of a forever loving home.

My heart aches for the left over horses that finally come to the end of the line.

@sherillryan7919

Жыл бұрын

I've got 4 kill pen horses right now.

@calamityj5359

Жыл бұрын

I have adopted a couple kill pen horses 🥰🙏

@badnelly7819

Жыл бұрын

Mine too... heartbreaking

@christinesibona6553

Жыл бұрын

Too much breeding going on that keeps the industry going.

@ThirstyBacon

Жыл бұрын

Sent to Canada or Mexico. Mexico being really a bad place to hit the end of the line.

The “caliber” of sale you go to makes a huge difference as well. At a more high end sale like the one y’all went to is going to be much safer than some of the lower dollar, more seedy ones. Our local auction is very low-end and almost exclusively horse traders. It’s the kind of auction people think of where you’re likely to find horses in very poor shape and very unlikely to find something well trained, sound, and reliable. I will say though, going to those types of sales (or any kind really) as a spectator will teach you a lot about evaluating horses quickly and how certain issues are likely to present.

Purchased a pony 13h2", in 2004, am a DVM and was with another DVM so we examined the mare, talked to the seller about he training, she was ride and drive. It was an annual two day pony sale. The bidding was high and I came in with two bids at the last. She needed more driving training to prepare her for Combined Driving Eventing and that was done by a professional while I took lessons plus attended a college class for a semester. We did lots of ground work and she passed the level two Parelli. A left brain extrovert (but not extreme) she is great fun. Have been pleased with her every since. She has a forever home.

I highly recommend the Virginia trail horse sale in Lexington in April. Been going on 20+ years now. Beautiful indoor facility. Horses come in on Thursday, you can see them, talk to trainers, watch obstacles and cow type competitions on Friday only sale horses allowed. Then bid on Saturday. Online bidding too I think. All horses sold have a 72 hour soundness/health guarantee. Plenty of time for vet exam

Ha! This is fun, can’t wait to see the newbies. Sox was sold at an auction as a kid broke, gentle GENTLE horse 😅😮‍💨

Mom always looked for a kind eye.

Great advice! I know someone who took two horses to sell at a horse auction. When the sale was over, he got to his truck and someone had tied two other horses to his trailer. So much for "inventory reduction."

What did you buy??? And how were the prices? Good tips, and would love to see what you bought and why.

Well dang, I wanted to see some buying! Glad you found some of what you were looking for :). All good points in your video. I'm newish here but subscribed.

@GSDC1965

Жыл бұрын

Me too 🇨🇦🐎😊

@GSDC1965

Жыл бұрын

Seems like a good guy ?

@GSDC1965

Жыл бұрын

Seems like the horses 🐎 he work's with .... ......LIKE ... him 🐎🌏🐎 THEY DONT LIE ......

@ryanrosehorsemanship

Жыл бұрын

Welcome 😊

Great video and information. Im in Colorado and bought two horses at an auction in December. Definitely lost and misled on one as she was a lot older than she was said to be. Didn't do as bad with the gelding I got. Definitely learned from the mistakes I made.

Thanks for the video!

@ryanrosehorsemanship

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Super informative, thanks so much Ryan!

@ryanrosehorsemanship

Жыл бұрын

👌👍

Awesome video! Thanks

@ryanrosehorsemanship

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

That was really informative thank you

so easy in USA

I have been going to horse auctions for over 30 years and some times just to meet up with old friends and have a coffee I love the atmosphere and the only guarantee with live stock is dead stock .

Thank you! Very helpful.

@ryanrosehorsemanship

Жыл бұрын

😃👍

Very informative I like it

@ryanrosehorsemanship

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Although, do to injuries, (unrelated to horses) I can no longer ride or drive horses, I really enjoy watching your videos.

I bought a QH at Ravenna auction in Mi. Paid $200. Registered sorrel colt built like a brick house. I trained him and he was a great horse. Also picked up one for a friend. Gaited paint that ended up being her Go to horse for trails

Love Ryans Hat

Lucky hosses to be going home to you & Emily 😊

amazing video

@ryanrosehorsemanship

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The one thing people shouldn't do is buy unseen

i wanna see the new horses please

C O O L video.

Any more horse auctions go soooo high, with all the online bidding. Used to be a place to possibly get a “good deal”

YES!!

Are the horses tested for drugs? In the European auctions, the vets look at the horses and you can still have a problem, but in general, every horse at the auction is sound and healthy.

Ugh, watched till the end, hoping to see what you bought😞

Were you able to purchase the ones that you said you had your eye on?

Adopt a horse. Usually they have a good understanding of the horses history and it probably will be cheaper.

Those are the luckiest horses ever!

Stay away from Eugene Horse Action. They say soundness guarantee but it’s all on the seller. No vet involved. Very misleading. No preview, hard time finding owners to talk to. A lot of the horses are drugged to go through the sale relaxed. Over all a very disappointing experience.

It'd be nice to see if you rescued one too

11k for the quarter horse is ridiculous to me, even if a 5yo and well trained.

I've bought 3 from various auctions. Once on the phone to Canada to get the Best Pony Ever. So... be careful but you may find your gold.

We have an aution near us. The horse traders really took over and they do all sorts of bad things.

@GSDC1965

Жыл бұрын

Of course . They do 🌏🐎

@GSDC1965

Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna . Go 🌏

@GSDC1965

Жыл бұрын

🌧 rainey days and rainey nights 🌙 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🌏

Nate's hat is very cool.

I know a lot of LOVELY HORSES 🐎 bought at auction .......... 🌏🇨🇦

Feel their hooves. No hot feet and no lines on hoof

I’m in Colorado Springs and would love to know where this sale was in Denver I’m looking to sell in the near future and would love to know how to find a sale. O

@kellyriley7918

Жыл бұрын

Centennial auction is one of the better ones as well as the one held at Douglas county 2x a year. Got my super versatile boy from centennial, green broke and now we are winning at versatility shows, English , and even qualified for the aqha versatility show twice!

Can you ride them before you buy?

Who wanted to know the price?😅

I seen more lame than sound.. is the sale block guarantee them sound if not next ..

What’s up with the right-sided driving? Am I seeing this wrong?

@mommom3172

Жыл бұрын

When the video was rendered the image was flipped.

@tylerdunbar4248

Жыл бұрын

The front camera on phones flips the perspective

@muffindog3113

Жыл бұрын

@@mommom3172 yes, I think so too. I’m planning a road trip in England and it just stood right out to me.

@bethanndavis115

Жыл бұрын

My camera on selfie mode swaps it like that too where it looks opposite of reality. One time, I thought another teen friend was driving our teenage daughter's vehicle bc her selfie camera did the same thing.

It ❤️🐎🌏🐎❤️ don't LIE 💘

1:43 Right hand drive truck or flipped video and why?

Notice none horse he bought are shown moving least he smart

How come his truck has a right side steering wheel? Cowboys don’t drive that way.

@tylerdunbar4248

Жыл бұрын

The front camera on phones flips the perspective

I like your channel. I'm a horse lover and owned 2 in the past. However, I don't like auctions, the horses that are not bought go to the Slaughter Pipeline. So knowing that I can't look at those horses, I'm too sensitive for that. Colorado is known for it's auctions and they are treated horribly. That said, I'm glad you found some.

@IcicleFerret

Жыл бұрын

It depends on the auction and what's on sale. It makes no sense to put so much time and effort into training a horse just to sell it for meat. Auctions for meat generally sell the broke down horses. Auctions like the one Ryan showed are generally for quality horses hoping to find their best fit jobs.

@chivasmom2024

2 ай бұрын

This is true. Older horses, trail riding horses used for the season and then sent to auction. Outgrown ponies too. Many, many good horses are sent to auction, and once they go that route, they never seem to get out of the cycle. Plus all the diseases the horses pick up, they all get sick and need quarantine. That being said, I did finally go to an auction and buy a horse, because so many people listing horses were lying to me. Step one, I went to the auction several times to understand the process. I learnt who were the flippers that would jack up the bidding, who were the ones likely to drug the horses, and what was "popular" in the area pulling higher prices than they should. I came home with a 3 yr old, because most of the horses in the age range I was looking for had all sorts of issues. Only very knowledgeable horse people should ever consider buying at the auction. My young mare did get sick, and was possibly drugged as she is a whole lot more spooky now. But she is coming along well in her retaining, and follows me everywhere. Her legs, feet and body are good and she moves well. Personally I think I bought the best horse there and she will be with me forever. No more auctions for her ever.

@Mary56

2 ай бұрын

@@chivasmom2024 Thank you for your real nice reply! 😄

Nope auctions here are garbage and very screwed up

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Only an unfit, lazy horse owner uses an abusive auction to move a horse...Unsold at 5p and horse goes to slaughter truck...Humane Society and ASPCA working to make Horse Auctions illegal......You didn't film the slaughter meat trucks in the parking lot of that auction....