What a beautiful animal! Thank you for making his journey available for all of us to see, and thank you for doing right by him and not giving up on him when things were difficult. He looks happy and healthy at 23.
I have enjoyed all his videos, he is a beautiful boy and looking so well. William is a credit to his owner and has given so much pleasure to all who love watching him.
It's great to see William again! He looks fantastic and still has that effortless elegance of movement. You have given him a wonderful life and he reflects that.
Oh You and William do my Heart Good.my McGee was 33 when he passed and he was out flitting around with our rescue Thouroughbred Magic.thnx.Much LOVE.Katherine Poletto.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video of William. I’ve missed seeing your videos of this delightful character of a horse. I’m so pleased to see him going well.
Wat fijn om weer eens wat te zien van jullie. Trouwe kijker vanaf het begin en vroeg me laatst toevallig af waarom het zo stil was. William ziet er super uit!
Finally! I have been worried about him since not seeing a post in some time! He looks great (if not a little chunky) and still has his beautiful, level "hackney" stride goin' on. I have missed seeing news of him. Thank you for the update. And- ( Please do not let the knackers take him away one day, he is too smart not know what he is there for once he arrives..... and because we all love him.)
Wat leuk om William weer te zien! Ik vond het jammer dat ik de manage moest verlaten waar hij laatst stond. Vond hem echt een super lief paard met karakter >3
How does William manage to become younger and younger every year? He looks better than ever. For a Hackney (I take it he's purebred?) he doesn't seem to show much of the typical age related back issues. How are his hind legs? No arthritic symptoms at all? Im a vet out here in the real world so I can't help but to instinctively notice his fine hind leg mobility and unlabored pace.
He is in every aspect still like a 5 years old, and yes, he is a purebred hackney. In many cases a lot of damage is done in their youth by starting way too young (3 years and younger) and letting them do way too much (including showing). I know nothing of his past, but my guess is, that he did not do much work in his younger years. I give him extra (2 pounds) senior food these days and 24/7 in his wonderful meadows helps a lot too.
+hackneysaregreat -If only more people would follow the old ways...like never starting a horse for riding until they are at least 3 years old, and only light riding on grass at that. Lovely boy, your William!
Where I live its illegal to try and take a horse into work before they're 3 years old and for slow growing breeds (we have some Northern Tundra breeds) until they're 5. It doesn't matter if they're used for riding or racing or driving. No work until they're fully grown.
If I find that a horse is worked too hard or young, I will command X-rays and if they prove that the horse isn't fully grown or is recently fully grown but have been working for a while, I will give owners the choice to pull the horse out of use until its grown and its bone density and joint strength is as it should be. if they don't or I suspect they dont I report it to the police and have them put a restrain on the owner and forbid them to work the horse until I can clear them by X-rays. There is no way of of saving a horse that has been broken down from it was almost a foal, so preventive measures needs to be aggressive I feel.
Extra food targeted for the individual horse and full-time in the field, is every horse's dream and the very best quality of life and natural use of a senior horse body. William has been lucky. Or perhaps he was neglected before you rescued him. He does show the typical "symbiosis seeking behavior" many horses have if they've been neglected or abandoned too early on. He's bonded and trust you a lot and have a bit of possessive feelings about you when other horses are around and he reacts quickly if left standing alone for a moment and shows anxiety if suddenly can't see you. And if William was just left on a mud field until you got him, that could be the reason he hasn't been worked too early. I have a 33 year old pony and a 28 year old former racehorse. Same recipe - my own specially mixed senior feed and lots of it and then all-around field time. With the amazing care William gets, he could easily live a very long time still. He seems very happy.
@Marsha: He was neglegted by his last owner, and has a deep trauma of farriers. There are much video's you can watch and so you can see William's story.
William doesn't like that bit. He is chewing the whole time. He was chewing in your video 3 years ago and he's chewing in this video. But he doesn't chew in the videos when he's loose in the meadow. He looks good enough to go without a bit. I would try just a hackamore and see how he does. Also, Her stirrups are too long. Her toes should never point down. Love ❤ William. He's so beautiful and has such fluid movement. xoxo
scratchgolfer12 No...a passive bit in the mouth is just there. I doubt they love it, but it doesn't cause pain unless it doesn't fit correctly, the rider is poor (at which case the bit is no longer passive in the mouth), or there is something wrong with the animal's mouth itself. That being said, bitless bridles can also harm horses. Let's focus on using the correct tool(s) needed for each animal and not use blanket statements.
Im not really a great rider jo, this video wasnt ment to show a perfect rider and a perfect horse. Just to show that that really scared horse from years ago is also a sweet recreational riding horse. Not that is matters anymore, i had to let him go past november.
Sydney Patmore i havent ridden in months this was both my and williams first time again. Had an ankle injury that is still not fully healed, cant have to much weight on it. But thank you for calling me bad as fuck, i wish you a happy day to.
Lara de wit it was meant to say bad not baf. The f and the d are next to each other. For not riding for months you both did great. It's the same with everyone. If your stirrups are to long, it causes your leg to swing
i would be doing a lot of stretch work at this stage he has not developed the right muscles to carry himself in what we call an ( outline ) he needs top accept the bit then you wont get the ristanatance showing in this video . soft hannds non of this sea soring on the mouth it is no good only teches him to go behind the vertical
At the moment you mentioned this, William was no longer with us. He got almost to the age of 26. Before this video, William lost an extreme amount of weight. The vet said it could be his age or his guts not working like they used to. In this video however, he gained weight again and if i remember correctly, this was the first or one of the first times on his back again in a long time. I havent ridden him much after that, but i am glad there i have this video memory of us.
How about you take the bridles off your horses if your not riding them ...they are not meant to be on them all the time especially when they are just running in the pastors!!
Funny, considering you don't know the difference between a bridle and a halter maybe you should refrain from commenting -- all it does is reveal the depth of your ignorance!
I don’t understand why you use a bit when you could ride him without a bit. All bits are painful in horses mouths and unnecessary. He is s beautiful horse.
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It is wonderful to see William in such good health ❤️ I have missed your videos. Thank you 🤗
What a beautiful animal! Thank you for making his journey available for all of us to see, and thank you for doing right by him and not giving up on him when things were difficult. He looks happy and healthy at 23.
I have enjoyed all his videos, he is a beautiful boy and looking so well. William is a credit to his owner and has given so much pleasure to all who love watching him.
William looks handsome as ever, lovely to see him looking so well! :)
Wow!!! He still looks amazing I've been watching his videos for yrs
William is absolutely beautiful to watch!!
It's great to see William again! He looks fantastic and still has that effortless elegance of movement. You have given him a wonderful life and he reflects that.
Oh You and William do my Heart Good.my McGee was 33 when he passed and he was out flitting around with our rescue Thouroughbred Magic.thnx.Much LOVE.Katherine Poletto.
Thank you for the update on beautiful William!
So wonderful to see William looking so fit. I have Missed your videos.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video of William. I’ve missed seeing your videos of this delightful character of a horse. I’m so pleased to see him going well.
Thank you for posting. William looks great!
Fantastic! Good to see that the dog has been right there by your side through it all!
Oh, William! You’ve still got it, buddy!! Looking great❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So nice to have an update. Williams looks and moves beautifully still
So glad for an update, he looks so good, far cry from the frightened horse you bought.
Always a charmer, hope he’s doing well.
Such a beautiful place!
He is absolutely stunning! I see you also have every available color! Lol
Wat fijn om weer eens wat te zien van jullie. Trouwe kijker vanaf het begin en vroeg me laatst toevallig af waarom het zo stil was. William ziet er super uit!
Finally! I have been worried about him since not seeing a post in some time! He looks great (if not a little chunky) and still has his beautiful, level "hackney" stride goin' on. I have missed seeing news of him. Thank you for the update. And- ( Please do not let the knackers take him away one day, he is too smart not know what he is there for once he arrives..... and because we all love him.)
such a nice person you are - God bless -
A very sweet video.
Just now seeing your vids of William (from when he was terrified of the farrier). He seems to me to be the herd boss sort of fellow. He is delightful.
Wat leuk om William weer te zien! Ik vond het jammer dat ik de manage moest verlaten waar hij laatst stond. Vond hem echt een super lief paard met karakter >3
Wie ben jij dan? Groetjes Lara
i love your videos
hard to believe he is 23,,,,,,,,,,acts like a young horse........he looks great
He is stunning.
Still as elegant as ever
How does William manage to become younger and younger every year? He looks better than ever. For a Hackney (I take it he's purebred?) he doesn't seem to show much of the typical age related back issues. How are his hind legs? No arthritic symptoms at all? Im a vet out here in the real world so I can't help but to instinctively notice his fine hind leg mobility and unlabored pace.
He is in every aspect still like a 5 years old, and yes, he is a purebred hackney.
In many cases a lot of damage is done in their youth by starting way too young (3 years and younger) and letting them do way too much (including showing).
I know nothing of his past, but my guess is, that he did not do much work in his younger years.
I give him extra (2 pounds) senior food these days and 24/7 in his wonderful meadows helps a lot too.
+hackneysaregreat -If only more people would follow the old ways...like never starting a horse for riding until they are at least 3 years old, and only light riding on grass at that. Lovely boy, your William!
Where I live its illegal to try and take a horse into work before they're 3 years old and for slow growing breeds (we have some Northern Tundra breeds) until they're 5. It doesn't matter if they're used for riding or racing or driving. No work until they're fully grown.
If I find that a horse is worked too hard or young, I will command X-rays and if they prove that the horse isn't fully grown or is recently fully grown but have been working for a while, I will give owners the choice to pull the horse out of use until its grown and its bone density and joint strength is as it should be. if they don't or I suspect they dont I report it to the police and have them put a restrain on the owner and forbid them to work the horse until I can clear them by X-rays. There is no way of of saving a horse that has been broken down from it was almost a foal, so preventive measures needs to be aggressive I feel.
Extra food targeted for the individual horse and full-time in the field, is every horse's dream and the very best quality of life and natural use of a senior horse body. William has been lucky. Or perhaps he was neglected before you rescued him. He does show the typical "symbiosis seeking behavior" many horses have if they've been neglected or abandoned too early on. He's bonded and trust you a lot and have a bit of possessive feelings about you when other horses are around and he reacts quickly if left standing alone for a moment and shows anxiety if suddenly can't see you. And if William was just left on a mud field until you got him, that could be the reason he hasn't been worked too early. I have a 33 year old pony and a 28 year old former racehorse. Same recipe - my own specially mixed senior feed and lots of it and then all-around field time. With the amazing care William gets, he could easily live a very long time still. He seems very happy.
What is the story behind William,he’s absolutely Gawjs,and well done to his new owners? As I’d love to know more about him ,TY xx
@Marsha: He was neglegted by his last owner, and has a deep trauma of farriers. There are much video's you can watch and so you can see William's story.
He is so elegant and unique.. sad he has no offspring (
William doesn't like that bit. He is chewing the whole time. He was chewing in your video 3 years ago and he's chewing in this video. But he doesn't chew in the videos when he's loose in the meadow. He looks good enough to go without a bit. I would try just a hackamore and see how he does. Also, Her stirrups are too long. Her toes should never point down. Love ❤ William. He's so beautiful and has such fluid movement. xoxo
Suzi Saint James so you’re the expert then huh
Chewing on the bit is actually a really good sing it means he accepts it
Kareem’s: I don’t know of a single horse that enjoys or likes a bit. All bits are painful in a horse’s mouth and not needed.
Dumb fuck you dont know the horse fuck off
scratchgolfer12 No...a passive bit in the mouth is just there. I doubt they love it, but it doesn't cause pain unless it doesn't fit correctly, the rider is poor (at which case the bit is no longer passive in the mouth), or there is something wrong with the animal's mouth itself. That being said, bitless bridles can also harm horses. Let's focus on using the correct tool(s) needed for each animal and not use blanket statements.
Horrible rain weather haha don't blame me for complaining. We always get rain here in England
Lovely horse he looks great :) but what is that rider doing with her hands dear god ! 🙈
Im not really a great rider jo, this video wasnt ment to show a perfect rider and a perfect horse.
Just to show that that really scared horse from years ago is also a sweet recreational riding horse.
Not that is matters anymore, i had to let him go past november.
Where had his high step gone?
nice movements, but why not put up the stirrups when lunging?
How is William?
No shed to escape the rain?
I have my own building not on video and good blankets.
William however is no longer with us.
glad hes well...i dont think he likes the rollkur , lotta bit chomping..he looks better with this beautiful head up anyway :)
Wtf are you saying with rollkur.
I rode william once every two months or so at that time and im not a perfect rider. But rollkur lmao.
I imagine William is no longer with us in 2024.....
Lovely to see William going so nicely, but have to say, her stirrups are way too long
MsVanorak yes but when trotting, her position is really baf
Sydney Patmore i havent ridden in months this was both my and williams first time again. Had an ankle injury that is still not fully healed, cant have to much weight on it.
But thank you for calling me bad as fuck, i wish you a happy day to.
Lara de wit it was meant to say bad not baf. The f and the d are next to each other. For not riding for months you both did great.
It's the same with everyone. If your stirrups are to long, it causes your leg to swing
So Sydney, where's the video so we can critique your equitation and style?
gazehoundgal Good for you! I thought she and William looked and went great! What a blessing to see this! 💕
i would be doing a lot of stretch work at this stage he has not developed the right muscles to carry himself in what we call an ( outline ) he needs top accept the bit then you wont get the ristanatance showing in this video . soft hannds non of this sea soring on the mouth it is no good only teches him to go behind the vertical
At the moment you mentioned this, William was no longer with us. He got almost to the age of 26.
Before this video, William lost an extreme amount of weight. The vet said it could be his age or his guts not working like they used to.
In this video however, he gained weight again and if i remember correctly, this was the first or one of the first times on his back again in a long time.
I havent ridden him much after that, but i am glad there i have this video memory of us.
How about you take the bridles off your horses if your not riding them ...they are not meant to be on them all the time especially when they are just running in the pastors!!
jewelsluv67 you mean halters
bridles? Yeah.... I'm not sure you should giving advice..
Pastures not pastors
Funny, considering you don't know the difference between a bridle and a halter maybe you should refrain from commenting -- all it does is reveal the depth of your ignorance!
I don’t understand why you use a bit when you could ride him without a bit. All bits are painful in horses mouths and unnecessary. He is s beautiful horse.
scratchgolfer12 No, bits do not cause pain.