your daughter's face when she first got on little Miss....priceless 🦄

@apollotheshire

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Right??!! Little Miss was ready to go before Ireland had settled in. They are the cutest together! Thanks for watching 😊

how beautiful 😍 i bet Apollo never dreamed his life could be so wonderful & he would feel so good, be loved 🥰 ❤. i’m so happy for him that you found him & kept him even though he wasn’t what you were signing up for. he is worth everything you invested in him & he will only improve as time/trust continue to grow ❤❤❤

@apollotheshire

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I hope so too! Thanks for watching 😊

@resQfurppl

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@@apollotheshire i love following you & Apollo ❤️❤️ ur family & other horses too, but especially Apollo because that’s the type of animals i take, the ones in the worst shape, abused, maybe not as pretty (although Apollo is gorgeous now!). i have a little Jack Russell that as a 5lb puppy was being kicked by a man with steel toe boots!! 😡😡🤬🤬 what a POS! she had so many fleas it looked like her spots were crawling & she had worms longer than her - no exaggeration!!! i didn’t want a terrier but i sure as hell wasn’t sending her back there!!! she was starving, shaking, in horrible shape & 5m old, 5 lbs. 😭💔 i took her to the vet the next morning & 24 hours later she looked like a new dog!!! no fleas, no worms, i free fed her & she basically velcro’d herself to me within hours. she’s turned out to be the best dog i’ve had; as far as listening, good with cats, babies, everyone. she goes everywhere with me. she’s 13.5 now & still thriving. she had bladder stones at 9 where her bladder almost ruptured but i rushed her to an emergency vet at 3am & saved her life - $5k later, but she’s worth it ❤️❤️😍 she is on rx food but hasn’t had any issues & her blood work & xray show perfect health!! i have NO regrets. i would have never thought of getting a Jack Russell, but she’s the runt & so grateful - which is the reward with abused animals. they return the love & gratitude in a way people never do… or quickly forget. i felt like Apollo was thinking “oh no! what is he going to do? leave me alone out here??” but you kept showing love & encouraging him; Little Miss was a great comfort & i’m sure the family being together reassured him that he would be okay. ❤️❤️ i’m still betting he was happy to get back into the trailer lol 😂 but next time he will look forward to it & enjoy it more. i hate what’s people do to animals; thank God for people like us that rescue them & bring them to their full glory 😁🤗❤️

@lindamclean8809

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He looks really good now.......how long has it taken for him to get to the shape he’s in now?🥰🥰🥰

I could just listen to him walking on that road and drift away to my happy place 💜 Me wonders if there won't be a painting if that gorgeous sky and the whole scene 😍

@apollotheshire

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That clopping sound is the best! Thanks for watching 😊

Thank you for taking us along on this relaxing and beautiful trail ride!❤❤❤

@apollotheshire

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊

Yay!! The good news is you get to go on more trail rides to build his confidence! He seemed to get more relaxed late in the ride. I am so impressed that you can mount him with no stepstool...bravo!

@apollotheshire

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It’s tricky for sure and doesn’t look pretty! Thanks for watching 😊

This is what life should be like for everyone every day. Gorgeous trail, beautiful horses, stunning sunset, fantastic family. Couldn't help but chuckle that all the girls are redheads and all the boys have dark hair.

@apollotheshire

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👩🏻‍🦰 🐴 👨🏻🖤 good observation! Thanks for watching 😊

I adore Little Miss 💞 and Apollo...wow...what an amazing horse ...my dad and I used to trail ride like you and Ireland...that was 50 years ago and my dad is long gone, but it is a memory I will never forget. Enjoy 💕

@apollotheshire

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I hope to instill these special memories for my kids too! Thanks for watching 😊

Beautiful horses beautiful scenery❤😊

I’m glad you told us who was filming. I was starting to feel bad for whoever it was that was walking with you as it’s plain they are on foot. At least we know now that she is choosing to do it for training. And I love Apollo. I can just picture him all decked out in armor waiting for his knight to charge forth into battle against the dragons of old. 🐉

@apollotheshire

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My wife is a good sport! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊

I am so glad to see you back here again. And glad to see the addition of Little Miss. You have all been missed. Thank you just for being the most important part of my video family.

@apollotheshire

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You are so welcome! What a nice compliment! Thanks for watching 😊

Funny how the signs are freaking him out. I once was on a group ride riding a friend's horse named Rocky. We were out in the country, on streets and dirt roads. We came up to a stop sign,and the word STOP was painted on the road. My horse Rocky saw it as we came to it and did a flat out stop, with legs kind of splayed. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I swear he could read !!! That was decades ago and I still laugh at that one.

@apollotheshire

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Too funny! Thanks for sharing and watching 😊

@suzannedamato9351

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😂😂❤❤

Haven't been on a trail ride in 6/7 years. Thanks for taking us along. I have two Quarter Horses 37 & 34 years old. Have been their guardian for close to 30 years now. Miss the trail rides and the cow penning we did when they were younger. Miss the calm, mind clearing trail rides. Thanks again!

@apollotheshire

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That is awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂

@suzannedamato9351

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Wow! You have taken good care with your horses. I have a Shire Paint cross that’s 25.

@apollotheshire

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Amazing!

What wonderful memories you are making for your daughter. Have you ever read the book, 80 Dollar Campion? It is the story of Snowman, who went from being on a kill truck to an Olympic champion and the man who believed in him. Your stories are so similar.

@apollotheshire

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I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for watching 😊

Apollo and Little Miss are God and Nature's own creatures, let Heaven and Nature sing. I am so very glad you are so calm with them. I think my favourite ever life experience is riding my horse at a walk along country roads, so very long time ago now. My big black horse long gone now 😢, the graciousness in my life.

I miss those days, riding the trails and enjoying nature. Miss my trail buddy too. So glad you took videos of your rides, beautiful horse and family

My Absolute Favorite horse. Ever. 🖤 Your wife's hair is Gorgeous.

@apollotheshire

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He’s my favorite too! Second only to my wife 😉 Thanks for watching 😊

What an amazing trip for you, your wife and daughter, Little Miss is beautiful Santiago, she looks so sweet natured, breathtaking scenery and gorgeous sunset, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

@apollotheshire

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Thank you so much! 🙂

Apollo just so gorgeous. Easy to love.

@apollotheshire

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Very easy! Thanks for watching, please subscribe 🙂

Your wife's hair is GORGEOUS. Beautiful family you have ❤

Apollo looks majestic. I observed that he actually follow Little Miss. Little Miss was so calm and well-behave. Very lovely family. God bless and more power.

@apollotheshire

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You are very observant and so kind! Please share and subscribe! 🙏

What a beautiful family outing. So wonderful to have a new video from you.

@apollotheshire

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Thank you so much! 😊

Apollo is so majestic!

Apollo is an incredibly lucky horse and sure he will reward you for all your love and investment. That horse must wake up each time to wonder if he is in horse paradise. He gets groomed, well fed, hoof care and so much attention. Unreal transformation.

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for watching! Greetings from both of us- Santiago and Apollo 🧔🏻‍♂️🐴

@ardeladimwit

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@@apollotheshire keep thinking about hard it must be to retrain a horse/ animal that has obviously suffered so much abuse or neglect. If abused when riding outside, Apollo can't tell you what trauma he's experienced and it takes a lot of time to overcome those memories and rebuild confidence in a horse or a child. He is very beautiful horse .

@apollotheshire

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Yes it takes lots of love with animals and human!

The sky was just amazing on your trail ride. Nature is just wonderful.

@apollotheshire

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Yes it was! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂

I used to go horse back with my sisters. Our Dad would take us every Sunday and it was so awesome. To hear the clomps of the horse's was very relaxing. To run gallop with the horse was the best part. So hearing your horse brought back great memories. Thanks 😊

@apollotheshire

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That is awesome! Thanks for watching 😊

Lovely to see your daughter is a carbon copy of you. You're both patient, loving and confident in the only way horse lovers must be. My only wish is to be able to ride one more time. Meanwhile, I can ride along with y'all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤

@apollotheshire

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You’re welcome Tracy! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you get to ride too. Please share, Apollo earned it! 🐴

Apollp got lucky with you. Thrust into new situations, the shire horse always struck me as the " I can do that! " horse. It's also more energitic than most large draft breed.

Beautiful. Thank you.

Apollo looks amazing!!

@apollotheshire

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I think so too 😍 Thanks for watching 🙏

I so love seeing Apollo progress on his journey of healing. He is beautiful.

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for following our journey!

So happy to see a new video. Beautiful family adventure. Apollo keeps gettting more magnificent with time!

@apollotheshire

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More to come! Thanks for watching 😊

Wow, yea soon as he saw Little Miss, he felt braver and moved! So cool to see their interactions. 🎉

@apollotheshire

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She is small but mighty and helped him take courage! Please share and subscribe! 🙏

What a BEAUTIFUL horse!

@apollotheshire

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I think so too! Thanks for watching 😊

This video was so serene 😊

@apollotheshire

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Aww thank you! It was serene on the trail ride too! Thanks for watching, please subscribe 🙂

What a beautiful ride. Thank you. Apollo is beautiful as ever and Little Miss is adorable! Beautiful family.

@apollotheshire

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You are so kind! I appreciate you watching, please subscribe! 🙂

@isabeldamasoandrade

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@@apollotheshire I have and also shared.🙂

@apollotheshire

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Thanks Isabel!

The scenery alone!

Felt like I was there too!

@apollotheshire

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Oh I’m so glad! That’s what I was hoping for! Thanks for watching 😊

@deboradesaint-d4611

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Same❤

@suzannedamato9351

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Me too❤

I love the Land with Shire Horseback. Kindest Horse i knew

What a Dream Trail. Appolo and Little Miss are so beautiful . Your family is so dear and match your horses so serenley.

@apollotheshire

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You are so kind! We sure love each other 💞 Thanks for the watching and commenting!

Little Miss brought snacks!

@apollotheshire

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So funny right??!! Thanks for watching, please subscribe 🙂

@karincartwright8752

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@@apollotheshire I already subscribed?

@apollotheshire

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Thanks Karin! 🙏

Lovely horses, lovely family! What a way to make beautiful memories with your daughter. I find the music very annoying though…..would be totally happy with just the sound of the hooves, and your conversation.

I missed Apollo 💗

@apollotheshire

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More to come! Thanks for watching 😊

It looked like a lovely ride. Just one little niggle though, this is not a criticism - however, it would have been better for the pony, for your daughter to stand in the stirrups when the pony was doing a number one. That way, the pony would not have any weight on its back thereby, releasing any tension on the bladder. 😁

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for that suggestion! Never thought of that. Thanks for watching! 🙂

Thank you for taking us along on such a gorgeous trail ride, the scenery was just spectacular. I must comment on how lovely Apollo's gait was while walking along the trail. He looked so majestic and seemed to almost prance with pride. You have such a tremendous horse in him, great job of rehab and training. Your daughter looked so happy and seemed to love having an outing with her new pony and both her parents. Great memories for the whole family that's for certain. 😊

@apollotheshire

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

Little Miss looks especially small when next to Apollo…I miss the beauty of Az. I lived in Apache Junction at the base of the Superstition Mountains.

Are you sure you didn't paint those mountain into the background? Amazing, almost unbelievable. Thanks for letting us enjoy this with you.

What a beautiful trail ride. I am so happy for Apollo. He is so lucky to have you.

@apollotheshire

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I feel like the lucky one!

That’s a big step up to get in his saddle 😅 lovely ride, thanks for taking us along! ❤

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for watching!

Bonjour Santiago,quel moment de bonheur, balade pleine de sérénité. Vous êtes vraiment de belles personnes, Appolo à eu beaucoup de chance de vous rencontrer 🙏🥰🖤. Merci pour ce magnifique moment en famille 👨‍👩‍👧🐴🌿

@apollotheshire

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Thank you! Such a nice compliment! 😊

He looks great!

I was curious how you were going to mount without a block. I admire your flexibility. Apollo looked to be tuned in to the stream and all the new scents. Little Miss is adorable and seems to have so sweet a nature. It's wonderful that you can enjoy this experience as a family. The hubs & I enjoy hiking through our woods and going to other trails. Snowshoeing through our woods this time of year. Best to you all and thanks for sharing the ride.

@IceAintNice

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My thoughts exactly about the mount. Super impressive strength and flexibility Santiago! 💪

@apollotheshire

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It wasn’t pretty but it worked 🤪 Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂

I been following Apollo's journey from sad and miserable horse to absolutely strong, loved and respect companion.. who we can thank ? He's friend mr.santiaco and he's family 🙏. Apollo raise from ash like Fenix now living and have a most valuable life and purpose whit the best friend mr.santiaco who he can trust 💯 rest of the life . very amotinal to watch ... love from Finland

@apollotheshire

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Thank you Marja! You are very kind. 🙏

Brings back fond memories...thank you!

@apollotheshire

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You bet! Thanks for watching 😊

Gorgeous, Apollo is a star. Watching this a year later, and by now the daughter wouldn't be able to ride Little Miss anymore, even in this vid you can see she's outgrown the pony. I had a friend who kept bringing her stirrups shorter and shorter in denial, eventually had to admit (as her knees nearly hit her chin), she needed a new larger ride. Part of growing up, but so sad.

Little Miss strutting around with that grass in her mouth... I love it so much! What a personality!

@sophiahparkk

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omg and your daughter posting!! so stinking cute!! your wife is so beautiful! what a beautiful family.

@apollotheshire

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So funny right?! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂

@apollotheshire

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You are very kind! 💓🙏

What a lovely family outing. Thank you for sharing. 🙏💜

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for watching and always commenting! 😊

Daddy horse's boy! The eyes, his eyes say it all.

@apollotheshire

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Don’t they?! Thanks for watching, please subscribe! 🐴

Спасибо за чудесную прогулку.❤

@apollotheshire

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Thank you for watching! 🙏

...what a wonderful vid, thanks for sharing. please show us more. greetings from Frankfurt Germany 😊

I bet Apollo was hearing critters drink from the stream beside the trail. He's such a handsome horse and your daughter matches her horses hair color. Those two were meant to be! God Bless!

☺ Love it, you two are awesome, adorable little pony. 🥰

@apollotheshire

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Thank you 🤗

You & your family are very blessed rith each other and your beautiful horses. I hope you thank the Lord because everything is from Him. Hugs

@apollotheshire

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Very blessed! Thanks for watching 😊

Charming father - daughter video.

@apollotheshire

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Thank you!

Thanks for the lovely trail ride!

@apollotheshire

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊

Good to see our shire horses over the pond..there are not many left so every one counts...😀

@apollotheshire

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Absolutely! Thanks for watching! 🇬🇧

Everything about this is just beautiful, thank you!

@apollotheshire

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Glad you like it! Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll subscribe. 🙂

I love that Ireland got an Irish pony.

Nice time with your whole family. 🙏❤️

@apollotheshire

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The best! Thanks for watching 😊

Wow, what a lovely video. Beautiful horses and scenery. Thanks for sharing.

@apollotheshire

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, please subscribe 🙂

@mk6945

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@@apollotheshire Have been subscribed for quite awhile. You have a great channel. Really enjoyed/enjoying your videos of your trip and the Shire show 😃

@apollotheshire

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Thank you so much! We really appreciate all our subscribers! Santiago and Apollo

That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing 💙✌️

@apollotheshire

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You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe 🙂

I’d like to see some of your horse paintings. 🥰🥰🥰

Apollo is magnificent!! Love seeing him in videos.

@apollotheshire

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He’s so fun! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂

That was just lovely 😍😍😍 Thank you for sharing 💓💓💓 Love from the UK x

...I like how Apollo is looking at everything...nice outing...❤

@apollotheshire

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It was very nice! Thanks for watching! I hope you’ll subscribe! 😊

I’ve never been able to have a horse, though I have always loved horses. Thanks for letting me ride along.

@apollotheshire

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You are so welcome! Greetings from both of us- Santiago and Apollo 🧔🏻‍♂️🐴

Big spoiled boy! Looks like a blast.

@apollotheshire

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It was great fun! Thanks for watching 🙂

Little Miss is so adorable

@apollotheshire

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Thank you for your nice comment! I hope you’ll subscribe. Greetings from me and Apollo. 🙂

Such a beautiful horse , he’s so lucky you rescued him

I've always found it more pleasant to ride abreast.

They did so well! Amazing job and I'm sure relaxing!

@apollotheshire

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Very relaxing (except for my wife). Thanks for watching 😊

@seanmueller556

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@@apollotheshire are you kidding? A nice uphill trail run with a knight on a horse as her escort?!

@seanmueller556

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A knight and a page!

He is so beautiful. Love the pony too.

@apollotheshire

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Thanks! We had such a nice time with both of them! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂

What a great job you are doing with apollo love family like yours God bless wish you all the best health in the world

I loved as you walked him down the trail. That fence spooked him but he had the look on his face after he went through that was bravado🤣 I wasn't scared. That was not scary at all. I don't have any idea what you are talking about.😆 Fun day. Love the enormous smile on your daughter's face the entire time. Lovely family outing. Fun to watch.

@apollotheshire

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Glad you enjoyed it! We had a great time! Thanks for watching and please subscribe! 🙂

Oh what a beautiful way to start my day! I am two hours outside Cape Town in similar country - beautiful mountains and glorious sunsets. I gasp at the rotation of your hip when mounting Apollo. Three cheers for Ireland on Little Miss, with a stunning mane to match your wife’s lovely hair. The scene might have been captured a century ago by an English artist, Stanhope Forbes, whose depiction of working horses led to water at day’s end captures the tranquility of the occasion. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your ride.

@apollotheshire

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I LOVE Forbes work and as an artist that is an especially nice compliment. Thanks for watching 🙏

@elizabethannegrey6285

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@@apollotheshire Good morning from Robertson, SA. Since you know the work of Stanhope Forbes, you will surely be familiar with that of (Sir) Alfred Munnings, renowned for his equine art, and also clouds (I call him my cloud man). What you may not be so familiar with is the history attached to one of his most famous portraits, “Merrylegs”. Munnings was a somewhat raffish character, even by the standards of the Newlyn group at Lamorna, Cornwall. A rather genteel young lady, Florence Carter-Wood, went to Lamorna and entered the enchanted circle. A beautiful portrait of her was executed by the husband of Laura Knight (later Dame), a somewhat retiring man who worked from his studio while Laura clambered around the coves of Lamorna. Munnings, always first at the starter’s pistol, insinuated himself into Florence’s life. “Merrylegs” (which refers to the horse, not Florence) is a deeply significant picture, currently owned by family of Major Gilbert Evans, an important figure in the lives of both Florence and Munnings. There is a most excellent book, “Summer in February” by Jonathan Smith, who renders the story with great skill and sensitivity. It is fiction based four square on facts, and captures superbly the Englishness of the era, the countryside and the collision of convention and art. Merrylegs, with Florence mounted side saddle, features on the dust jacket of my treasured copy. Happy reading. 👏🐎📚👏

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for all that info!

Nice hike and nice handling of the horses, relaxed and calm, BUT your saddle pads are squeezing the withers, especially on the Connemara. Please lift the front end of the pad well off the withers when saddling, otherwise it is very uncomfortable for the horse.

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for watching! Please subscribe 🙂

Sweet 😍

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for watching 😊

Great place to ride ❤

@apollotheshire

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It really is! Thanks for watching 🙏

So thankful for the opportunity to ride with you!

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for coming along with us! 🐴

You are so lucky! I miss riding so much!

@apollotheshire

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😊 Thanks for watching and commenting! 🐴

I just realized I have seen portions of this video before ... I recognized the turquoise shoes off to the side at the end of the previous ride! But I still loved seeing all of you again........

@apollotheshire

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Thanks for watching 😊

I'm from England I have never really been around horses but would love to start. I love the shires and also the redheads. What a beautiful hoarse

Such a great video. Was Apollo's trepidation because he wasn't familiar with his surroundings? Can you tell when he's enjoying himself? I look at that path and I remember how you allowed his feet to heal. Thank you for this video. : )

@apollotheshire

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Yes, horses are herd or prey animals. In a wilderness setting millions of years of evolution kicks in and they can become a little more… tentative. You never know what might be lurking. As a “herd leader” it’s my job to make them feel safe and let them know “nothing is going to hurt you we can move forward”. At times that means giving him a second to calm himself other it might me a little nudge with my legs to let him know, it’s time to be a big boy and move forward. Any horse needs to build this trust and desensitization. It’s what people refer to as a “bomb proof horse,” one that’s been around the block and isn’t scared of what might be hiding behind the rock. Just happily gets to work and trust it’s human companion.

What a size difference between the two!!!

@apollotheshire

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It’s pretty funny how extreme! Thanks for watching! 🙂

Maybe he's a little afraid because it reminds him of the wilderness when he fended for himself? He's trying to be so brave. And succeeding!!

@apollotheshire

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Could be. Lots of horses are weary of situations like this because there are so many unknowns. Please subscribe! Thanks for watching 🙂

Glad you are doing well.

@apollotheshire

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Thank you! I hope you are too! Thanks for watching 🙏

5:48 I was wondering how you were going to do that. Wow! No stepladder required!!! lol

@apollotheshire

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🤪 it didn’t look pretty but it worked. Thanks for watching 😊

He’s so cool

@apollotheshire

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I agree! Thanks for watching and commenting. 🐴

Congratulations

@apollotheshire

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Thank you! 😊

0:19 , im laughing my tail off, its one of those things you should really know an animal could do and its like super obvious they can but seeing it for the first time is so weird and unexpected , like "youve seen dogs roll in the grass BUT have you seen this!"

@apollotheshire

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Glad you got a good laugh! Thanks for watching 🙂

Lil Miss was afraid there might not be grass where you all were going. She was carrying her snack. Everybody needs snacks. She made sure she didn't miss it.

@apollotheshire

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Ahahahaha. 🤣😂 thinking ahead in these troubled times. She’s a smart one. She held on to it for what seemed like forever. She’s adorable.