Your story needs to be shared throughout the horse world. Additionally, advocacy in Zurreal name to stop the sale of Auctions, slaughter pipelines and the way horse are trained. I honor you and admire your decision and brave stance that using positive reinforcement is the best choice of training all horses. God Bless you and prayers for your broken heart. Haters gonna hate. Stay on your journey and path. 💔🐴🙏Your doing the right thing.
@@chuckthebrindlepittie6820 What? If you’re responding to the comment above 👆 I believe you completely misunderstood the point of his/her comment. Mustangs are shipped DAILY for slaughter. That comment did in no way compare the ending of Surreals suffering from shipping from auction to slaughter.
Watching this video was both heartbreaking and educational. It reminded me to cherish the time we have with these magnificent creatures and honor their legacy through what we learn. Thank you for sharing this with care and compassion.
It is so sad. Zurreal was loved by millions, most of whom never met her. We purchase horses without ever knowing what they have gone through. When I got my kids' pony, I vowed I would never sell her. When the kids got too big, I retrained her to drive. Thus giving her a job. She died last year with me and her 2 last riders loving over her. To those who berate you, know that your horses will have a better start and understanding to what is expected of them. Fly high Zurreal 😢😢😢
This was heartbreaking to watch..so sorry that you and Zurreal had to go through all of this. This was also very educational and I hope it helps people understand horse anatomy and this story. She found her way back to you for a reason..you listened and helped her not be in constant pain anymore..not without trying everything first. Thank you for sharing what happened. Your love for each other is forever 💖
I can only imagine how hard it must have been for you to make this video and I am so sorry for your loss! When you read your vet’s note I was in tears. Thank you for making the video to advocate for horses. We need to do better by them and to always keep their well-being at the forefront of all of what we do. Looking back many years ago at the beginning stages of the horse training I did - I definitely would do almost everything different, too. It is a learning process of course. Yet we can learn from each other so that more horses can have a fair and loving training environment.
Oh my. Many of us horse lovers are bawling right now. Including me. How could you not ? I applaud you for putting Zurreals pain over your own. That’s a true equestrian!!! ❤️💯🐴
I love your training methods. I started watching you when you first started the positive reinforcement trying with Zareal and I had a bad feeling when she got auctioned off, but I know you loved her and your further training has brought you good milestones. Can't wait to see Zinny and your other girl learn and grow with you. So sorry about Zareal, but glad she was able to say goodbye with you
Thank you for sharing your hard but so important story. It's given me comfort having just said goodbye to an old dog of ours, and inspiration for the future when I hopefully am able to get horses again. Much love to you.
I’m am so inspired🥹 I have a mustang of my own, his name is timber. I sometimes feel he is a very sensitive but hardy horse I love him to death and would never do anything to hurt him. I did not start him out of the wild, I got him 20 rides under saddle and have continued to work with him and be the calm, gentle, and young girl he needs by his side. I am 15 years old and am a student with a veterinarian and I can confirm not all people have the amazing heart like you to euthanize a horse that’s quality of life was low. Some people out of love cannot bare to let their horse go. And I totally get it but, as a horse owner we have to look at quality of life and what’s better for the horse. At the end of the day we’re their voices! And it’s our job to take the best care of them to our ability.❤️ I LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH AND YOU TRULY MADE THE RIGHT DECISION. I know she will be dearly missed, but she is at peace now😇❤️
I am so very sorry . Thank you for sharing your story of beautiful Zurreal with us . Your videos comfort many of us who have known sorrow 😔🐴 and I thank you 🥹 ❤️🩹 🙏🏻 ✨🐴✨
Thank you for sharing you experiences. I am an adult beginner, and your videos have really helped me see that there are other ways to enjoy horses. You did right by Zurreal, especially since you were her first human. I've always loved the mustang makeovers, but I see now how hard they can be for the trainers and horses. It was nice to see Mustang Champions go with a year long format. I know you need time to heal. If you are able to make a video in the future about your thoughts on mustang makeovers, and mustang adoptions, I'd love to watch it. Keep on being an advocate, a crazy horse lady, cookie monster, ect. Show us all that there are better ways. 🧡
I love everything you shared at the end about committing to education and making better choices as we learn. Thank you for sharing this part of your story with us, it’s heartbreaking, but beautiful and will help a lot of people.
Poor horse. Taken from the wild and broken by human hand. 😢 Whoever hurt her deserves a punishment. I wish wild horses in USA could remain wild and not rounded by humans. Sorry for your loss. 💔
Nothing wrong with adopting them out to good homes if they can stop the kill buying and make sure the homes are properly inspected and comfirmed,ed not to be abusive. But they should also use more birth control to manage the herds so they don’t need as many roundups
Such a beautiful story I went through a similar situation with my soul dog. I know a horse and dog aren’t the same but euthanasia is one of the hardest but kindest thing you can do to end an animal suffering.
At every step of the way you tried your best to do right by her. Your methods and your approach evolved as your knowledge grew. She was lucky to have you!! Thank you for sharing your evolution and the difficult and heart breaking parts with us!
Awh man this made me tear up. This is such a wonderfully honest video, and you are brave to acknowledge your past errors and better yet, educate us on better training methods. RIP Zurreal. I've been seeing more and more equestrians sharing their more gentle and positive reinforcement training methods a lot lately which gives me hope it will one day become more standardised across the world. Love from South Africa!
I checked your channel for the first time in months to find this heartbreaking news. the last time I had checked is when you had found her on facebook, this poor baby. you did the right thing
Anyone who buys a mustang at auction should be required to keep track of who they sell to and report those records to either the bureau of Land Management or another agency. So if anything happens to those animals between where they went and where they wound up then the people who are responsible for injury and or neglect can be held criminally liable.
I heard that there’s a problem with people keeping them long enough to get the adoption incentive money and then selling them to kill buyers. That needs to stop
Oh my goodness.... I started watching you when you got Zurreal as I was watching all the mustang makeover videos I could find. I've seen so much of your journey that you have shared on RUclips. This Video had me crying.... I am so sorry for your loss, and I love the heart of gold you have. Zurreal was truly blessed to have you. I LOVED being part of your R+ part one training and I love where and how you have shifted in your training practices... Thank you for what you are offering to the equine world. It is so important. Hugs
Thank you for sharing your story. I appreciate the explanation about her issues. I, too, have changed my training methods over the years. I apprenticed for 3 years under a trainer who used harsh and quick training methods. Once I branched out on my own, I met John Lyons and he exposed me to a totally different approach. Since then I began to use clicker training and I now use positive reinforcement 100%. I also get flack from folks who don't agree or understand my methods. I am so glad she is no longer in pain. Keep up the awesome work that you do. God bless you for all that you do.
😢 This is so sad. I am so sorry for you. Your heart must be broken. Thank you for sharing and spreading awareness on ethical and compassionate euthanasia for horses. 🙏
I love you being so open about not just the good parts but also the mistakes, and how you learnt from them. Positive reinforcement is hands down the best training method, and those people calling you a snowflake are either not animal lovers or still on their journey to get there. It's sad what Zurreal had gone through but she's running on clouds now, without pain. Thanks for sharing her story so openly. Your horses are lucky to have you
Your a good person, and brave too this was an incredibly hard choice for you to make but it was the right one and I admire you so much for it. She’s happier now.
Thank you for doing the right thing. She is at peace now and no longer in pain. I’m so sorry you had to make that hard decision. You are such an inspiration 🤍🕊️
I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad you did the right thing. I wish people would extend this kind of grace to humans. If a human is in constant, unfixable pain, and they talk about wishing they could die to finally be out of pain, people gasp and say don't think like that you have to be positive, and maybe even rush the person to the psych ward. No one deserves to be in constant pain. Not an animal or human. We should all have the right to opt out.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers since you posted that you lost Zurreal- This breaks my heart but I admire that you ended her suffering by being willing to take on your own. Blessings!
You did the right thing for her. She will never forget you and will always be grateful for the love you gave her. Without you it’s very possible she never would have made it. Thank you so much for giving her such a good life. Fly high Zurry! Because of you I’ve started R+ and made much better bonds with all my horses. We don’t miss the old you, but we appreciate this change so much more than you know. Just relies there are thousands and thousands of people who love you, look up to you, and never stop supporting you! I was going to put that quote at the end but the vet beat me to it.
Hello Maraina! I am so sorry to hear what happened. It breaks my heart to hear that you lost Zurreal and Zina within a couple months. I will pray for you and I hope you know that Zurreal is in a better place. She is galloping in the greenest pastures, and keeping a reassuring eye on you. I can tell she loved you and you and your horses were her everything. I know how much it hurts to loose a horse. Let 2024 be a reminder that, in order to grow and continue with your life, you must let some of the parts of your life go. I hope you are doing okay and have a great year. God bless!
I’m so very sorry for your loss and I commend you for being Zurreal’s voice in doing what was best for her even though it was super difficult for you! Bless you and keep going… you’re making a difference every day ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. You made the right choice. She peaceful and free of pain in heaven. The Vet was right. You are a true inspiration. No matter what people call you, keep doing what makes you happy and comfortable when dealing with horses. Positive reinforcement is an amazing way to not only train horses but to earn their trust instead of forcing it. Always remember God is with you and He will protect you. 🩵 Fly high Zurreal 🕊️🕊️
So sad. That had to be the hardest decision that a lot of people wouldn't understand by "looking" at her. So sorry. I also think it's great that you grew in your method of training and embrace what you feel is right for your babies regardless of what others think/say. There are so many ways and so many factors that have a part and no one right way. People never seem to comprehend that in every facet of life or it takes a lot of time to finally realize. You do what works for you and your beliefs, and the way you've grown is beautiful. (I don't Train like you, but I can absolutely respect it and see it works. If it works and no one gets hurt, its correct! You were zurreals angel!
This is absolutely heart breaking. It makes sense why you have become the trainer you are today. I don't believe in harsh training methods either. Thanks for your insights. I would hate to have that decision to make 💔 these horses are communicating pain. I would love to learn more from you and your journey. I did positive reinforcement this summer with a trainer, and it didn't end up working..... that horse I rehomed with someone else who thought they had what it takes and they weren't a harsh trainer by any means. I spent so much time training that horse, never to make a break through. Maybe it was something medical. Maybe I don't understand positive reinforcement. It's hard to pick up a new training method and learn all over again, as I'm sure you are well aware. Would love to learn more from you and your methods! Grateful you had this experience and were humble enough to learn from it, instead of blaming the horse. You are an inspiration, and I am deeply sorry for your loss 💔
She was a strong lady, even if you didnt fully understand her in 2021, you learnt so much! She taught you what she needed and left this earth happily knowing you will be okay and many other horses will be thankful for her and you! ❤ rest in peace zurreal!🌸🤍
Greatest love is where you place them before you. It because of people like you, that I have also change my training ways. I also no longer do harsh training and I honestly have a true bond with my girls. Thank you
My horse died and when I watch videos of people telling them how the horse died I break in tears. I’m so sorry for you. I know it feels you’re a great trainer
😢😢😢 Bless you for your courage, commitment, and love. You are an inspiration to keeping an open mind and heart for growth and change in a world of glorious animals ❤️
Zurreal was beyond fortunate that you searched for her and brought her home and did all you could…making the ultimate selfless decision for Zurreal 💜💜💜
Everybody should train horses the way you do. You did everything you could for her, and I'm completely sure those last months with you were her happiest months in a long time (or maybe even her whole life). You inspire all of us to be better for our horses Marina. Never stop being yourself. I know it's hard right now, but know that there are people who support you
It is very honest of you to post this video of your struggles and pains throughout your training experiences. Sharing this information may be hard, but benefits your watchers by educating them on very important information, and situations that we might have all experienced if we had not seen this video....thank you so much for being strong and caring for your viewers!
Thank you for sharing this. All the pain will go away soon. This has changed the way I’ve looked at training. I went to horse Trina to take lessons and she didn’t not use positive we enforcement so sad. and my dad is currently at a horse show so a horse auction and we are looking for the perfect right now and I will always use positively enforcement. This has made me change how I looked at the subject thing. Thank you and I know.Zu will be galloping in heaven and she’s out of her pain now I hope you pain heal soon. I’ll be praying for you.❤😭
You made the impossible decision, and it was the right one. I’ve had to make this decision more than once, so I pray from a personal place of experience for you💛
Whatching this makes me sad and remembering what my grandmother had to do with our to geldings patchie and buck. And yes I still remember them till this very day 😢.but I know my grandmother did the right thing by doing it .she was heartbroken but my family helped her through it all ❤ God did the most help her gave her the strength to do it.
I’m so sorry for your loss! I am amazed and touched by your love for her and awareness of what she was going through. You took such good care of her and made a decision out of love that was devastating for you but ultimately best for her. Thank you for sharing your story. It is important for people to understand this concept when caring for animals. ❤
Oh Zurreal. Fly high love ❤ Marina, you are such a huge inspiration to me and I love watching your videos. I am re training one of my dads older horses that is scared of people and I’m using positive reinforcement and he is doing so much better already. Thank you and I hope you find comfort❤
Omg 😦 I am so sorry for what happened to you, I know what it feels like as I had to do the same thing to my cat who has been with me for my whole life.He was on a lot of pain of age and bladder infections we decided to as well put him to sleep and end his suffering. I truly am sorry for what happens to your horse as I absolutely love them and would know how hard it is to put such an elegant and majestic creature to sleep. Wishing you all the best of luck and a new start to 2025. Fly high Zurreal xx ❤❤❤
I am so so sorry about zurreal, The end of 2022 my second horse and the horse that made me who I am today sadly passed away, so I know how I feels. P.s I love your videos, I have been watching your videos for years, my favorite is when you went camping with kazi.
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Brave woman for acknowledging the error of your previous training.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Your story needs to be shared throughout the horse world. Additionally, advocacy in Zurreal name to stop the sale of Auctions, slaughter pipelines and the way horse are trained. I honor you and admire your decision and brave stance that using positive reinforcement is the best choice of training all horses. God Bless you and prayers for your broken heart. Haters gonna hate. Stay on your journey and path. 💔🐴🙏Your doing the right thing.
Slaughtering or death after prolonged suffering. How different are those.
@@chuckthebrindlepittie6820 What? If you’re responding to the comment above 👆 I believe you completely misunderstood the point of his/her comment. Mustangs are shipped DAILY for slaughter. That comment did in no way compare the ending of Surreals suffering from shipping from auction to slaughter.
@@chuckthebrindlepittie6820they’re the same. Either way they suffer
You made the right choice. This broke me, especially the part where you are laying with her, head on her side. Fly high Zurreal!
Not even joking the letter part made me shed some tears
Same..
Watching this video was both heartbreaking and educational. It reminded me to cherish the time we have with these magnificent creatures and honor their legacy through what we learn. Thank you for sharing this with care and compassion.
Gosh you’re so right. These wild horses shouldn’t be auctioned to random homes. So awful but thank you for spreading awareness!
It is so sad. Zurreal was loved by millions, most of whom never met her.
We purchase horses without ever knowing what they have gone through. When I got my kids' pony, I vowed I would never sell her. When the kids got too big, I retrained her to drive. Thus giving her a job. She died last year with me and her 2 last riders loving over her.
To those who berate you, know that your horses will have a better start and understanding to what is expected of them.
Fly high Zurreal 😢😢😢
This actually made me cry 😭😭😭. U did the right thing
This makes me so upset to hear! I met you and Zurreal in 2021 at the mustang makeover, and she truly was one of the greatest horses.💗
This was heartbreaking to watch..so sorry that you and Zurreal had to go through all of this. This was also very educational and I hope it helps people understand horse anatomy and this story. She found her way back to you for a reason..you listened and helped her not be in constant pain anymore..not without trying everything first. Thank you for sharing what happened. Your love for each other is forever 💖
I can only imagine how hard it must have been for you to make this video and I am so sorry for your loss! When you read your vet’s note I was in tears. Thank you for making the video to advocate for horses. We need to do better by them and to always keep their well-being at the forefront of all of what we do. Looking back many years ago at the beginning stages of the horse training I did - I definitely would do almost everything different, too. It is a learning process of course. Yet we can learn from each other so that more horses can have a fair and loving training environment.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Zurreal was great and a wonderful horse. It’s so sad that you couldn’t help it’s hard to decide what you want to do.
Run free and without pain beautiful girl much love
Oh my. Many of us horse lovers are bawling right now. Including me. How could you not ?
I applaud you for putting Zurreals pain over your own. That’s a true equestrian!!! ❤️💯🐴
So beautiful. I’m sorry for your loss. What a hard decision but the right one. You are very kind.
I love your training methods. I started watching you when you first started the positive reinforcement trying with Zareal and I had a bad feeling when she got auctioned off, but I know you loved her and your further training has brought you good milestones. Can't wait to see Zinny and your other girl learn and grow with you. So sorry about Zareal, but glad she was able to say goodbye with you
Thank you for sharing your hard but so important story. It's given me comfort having just said goodbye to an old dog of ours, and inspiration for the future when I hopefully am able to get horses again. Much love to you.
I’m am so inspired🥹 I have a mustang of my own, his name is timber. I sometimes feel he is a very sensitive but hardy horse I love him to death and would never do anything to hurt him. I did not start him out of the wild, I got him 20 rides under saddle and have continued to work with him and be the calm, gentle, and young girl he needs by his side. I am 15 years old and am a student with a veterinarian and I can confirm not all people have the amazing heart like you to euthanize a horse that’s quality of life was low. Some people out of love cannot bare to let their horse go. And I totally get it but, as a horse owner we have to look at quality of life and what’s better for the horse. At the end of the day we’re their voices! And it’s our job to take the best care of them to our ability.❤️ I LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH AND YOU TRULY MADE THE RIGHT DECISION. I know she will be dearly missed, but she is at peace now😇❤️
This is so sad. I'm glad you got her back where she was loved and treated with the respect she deserved.
I am so very sorry . Thank you for sharing your story of beautiful Zurreal with us . Your videos comfort many of us who have known sorrow 😔🐴 and I thank you 🥹 ❤️🩹 🙏🏻 ✨🐴✨
I'm genuinely sorry for your loss. Zurreal was such a special horse and it was awesome to watch you work together and grow and bond over the years.
Thank you for sharing you experiences. I am an adult beginner, and your videos have really helped me see that there are other ways to enjoy horses. You did right by Zurreal, especially since you were her first human.
I've always loved the mustang makeovers, but I see now how hard they can be for the trainers and horses. It was nice to see Mustang Champions go with a year long format. I know you need time to heal. If you are able to make a video in the future about your thoughts on mustang makeovers, and mustang adoptions, I'd love to watch it.
Keep on being an advocate, a crazy horse lady, cookie monster, ect. Show us all that there are better ways. 🧡
I'm so sorry for your loss. So sorry for her pain.
I love everything you shared at the end about committing to education and making better choices as we learn. Thank you for sharing this part of your story with us, it’s heartbreaking, but beautiful and will help a lot of people.
Poor horse. Taken from the wild and broken by human hand. 😢 Whoever hurt her deserves a punishment.
I wish wild horses in USA could remain wild and not rounded by humans.
Sorry for your loss. 💔
Nothing wrong with adopting them out to good homes if they can stop the kill buying and make sure the homes are properly inspected and comfirmed,ed not to be abusive. But they should also use more birth control to manage the herds so they don’t need as many roundups
@@BlueBraviaryGirl I would just work on protecting the wild lands. No need to expand farm lands. Just introduce predators and leave them to be wild.
She was beautiful😢
Such a beautiful story I went through a similar situation with my soul dog. I know a horse and dog aren’t the same but euthanasia is one of the hardest but kindest thing you can do to end an animal suffering.
At every step of the way you tried your best to do right by her. Your methods and your approach evolved as your knowledge grew. She was lucky to have you!! Thank you for sharing your evolution and the difficult and heart breaking parts with us!
Awh man this made me tear up. This is such a wonderfully honest video, and you are brave to acknowledge your past errors and better yet, educate us on better training methods. RIP Zurreal. I've been seeing more and more equestrians sharing their more gentle and positive reinforcement training methods a lot lately which gives me hope it will one day become more standardised across the world. Love from South Africa!
So sorry for your loss ❤❤❤
You gave her the best life you could
Im so sorry. You are strong and will get through this.
I checked your channel for the first time in months to find this heartbreaking news. the last time I had checked is when you had found her on facebook, this poor baby. you did the right thing
Anyone who buys a mustang at auction should be required to keep track of who they sell to and report those records to either the bureau of Land Management or another agency. So if anything happens to those animals between where they went and where they wound up then the people who are responsible for injury and or neglect can be held criminally liable.
I heard that there’s a problem with people keeping them long enough to get the adoption incentive money and then selling them to kill buyers. That needs to stop
I'm sorry for your loss, you made the right choice
Oh my goodness.... I started watching you when you got Zurreal as I was watching all the mustang makeover videos I could find. I've seen so much of your journey that you have shared on RUclips. This Video had me crying.... I am so sorry for your loss, and I love the heart of gold you have. Zurreal was truly blessed to have you. I LOVED being part of your R+ part one training and I love where and how you have shifted in your training practices... Thank you for what you are offering to the equine world. It is so important. Hugs
5:52 nooo stop i,m literaly cryinggg❤
I’m so sorry for your loss 😢
May Zurreal rest in peace! 💔
Thank you for your honesty! I think you are awesome! ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. I appreciate the explanation about her issues. I, too, have changed my training methods over the years. I apprenticed for 3 years under a trainer who used harsh and quick training methods. Once I branched out on my own, I met John Lyons and he exposed me to a totally different approach. Since then I began to use clicker training and I now use positive reinforcement 100%. I also get flack from folks who don't agree or understand my methods. I am so glad she is no longer in pain. Keep up the awesome work that you do. God bless you for all that you do.
😢 This is so sad. I am so sorry for you. Your heart must be broken. Thank you for sharing and spreading awareness on ethical and compassionate euthanasia for horses. 🙏
Fly high Zurreal 😇 😢
You are so right. I am so sorry but thank you for being there for her. You are the best I wish more horse people were like us.
You had my crying😭😭😭😭
So sorry - we loved watching you with her and your journey with that sweet mare - thanks for sharing her journey with us
Annnd now im crying ❤
I love you being so open about not just the good parts but also the mistakes, and how you learnt from them.
Positive reinforcement is hands down the best training method, and those people calling you a snowflake are either not animal lovers or still on their journey to get there.
It's sad what Zurreal had gone through but she's running on clouds now, without pain.
Thanks for sharing her story so openly. Your horses are lucky to have you
I'm so sorry for your loss. She will always be with you.
Fly high Zurreal 🕊️You gave her a great life.
I am so sorry for you loss and thank you for explaining the ligament
Your a good person, and brave too this was an incredibly hard choice for you to make but it was the right one and I admire you so much for it. She’s happier now.
You made an good choice, she’s now running free up in heaven above with all the other horses, someday you two will reunite ❤
it is so hard to see as i have watched her sense 2021 when you got her i am crying right now i am so sorry you made the right decision
Thank you for doing the right thing. She is at peace now and no longer in pain. I’m so sorry you had to make that hard decision. You are such an inspiration 🤍🕊️
I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad you did the right thing. I wish people would extend this kind of grace to humans. If a human is in constant, unfixable pain, and they talk about wishing they could die to finally be out of pain, people gasp and say don't think like that you have to be positive, and maybe even rush the person to the psych ward. No one deserves to be in constant pain. Not an animal or human. We should all have the right to opt out.
I really agree with this. I wish that was an easier option for terminally ill patients. Sometimes more time isn't worth it.
Aw, this was so heartbreaking to hear. I just want to give you a hug...❤
I want to give that mare a hug. Too late, though.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers since you posted that you lost Zurreal- This breaks my heart but I admire that you ended her suffering by being willing to take on your own. Blessings!
You did the right thing for her. She will never forget you and will always be grateful for the love you gave her. Without you it’s very possible she never would have made it. Thank you so much for giving her such a good life. Fly high Zurry! Because of you I’ve started R+ and made much better bonds with all my horses. We don’t miss the old you, but we appreciate this change so much more than you know. Just relies there are thousands and thousands of people who love you, look up to you, and never stop supporting you! I was going to put that quote at the end but the vet beat me to it.
Hello Maraina! I am so sorry to hear what happened. It breaks my heart to hear that you lost Zurreal and Zina within a couple months. I will pray for you and I hope you know that Zurreal is in a better place. She is galloping in the greenest pastures, and keeping a reassuring eye on you. I can tell she loved you and you and your horses were her everything. I know how much it hurts to loose a horse. Let 2024 be a reminder that, in order to grow and continue with your life, you must let some of the parts of your life go. I hope you are doing okay and have a great year. God bless!
I’m so very sorry for your loss and I commend you for being Zurreal’s voice in doing what was best for her even though it was super difficult for you! Bless you and keep going… you’re making a difference every day ❤️
she find good grass, swift-running, and shelter when you sleep we love you Zurreal ♥
I'm so sorry. We will all miss her very dearly. Hope you feel better soon. ❤️🩹
I cried so hard watching this video. I'm so sorry all this happened to you. Fly high Zurreal, you are loved. 🕊
I am so sorry for your loss. You made the right choice. She peaceful and free of pain in heaven. The Vet was right. You are a true inspiration. No matter what people call you, keep doing what makes you happy and comfortable when dealing with horses. Positive reinforcement is an amazing way to not only train horses but to earn their trust instead of forcing it. Always remember God is with you and He will protect you. 🩵
Fly high Zurreal 🕊️🕊️
I'm so sorry for your loss, but yes, you did do good by her. Prayers for your broken heart 😢
I am so sorry about her 😔💔 it’s also sad that she was in pain from the wrongdoings of others, and not your fault. Fly high Zurreal 🕊️
So sad. That had to be the hardest decision that a lot of people wouldn't understand by "looking" at her. So sorry.
I also think it's great that you grew in your method of training and embrace what you feel is right for your babies regardless of what others think/say. There are so many ways and so many factors that have a part and no one right way. People never seem to comprehend that in every facet of life or it takes a lot of time to finally realize. You do what works for you and your beliefs, and the way you've grown is beautiful. (I don't Train like you, but I can absolutely respect it and see it works. If it works and no one gets hurt, its correct!
You were zurreals angel!
i have been watching since the start. i remember when u got her. im so sorry that ur going through this. ❤ fly high zurreal 🕊️
Fly high zurreal ❤🕊️she will be missed
This is absolutely heart breaking. It makes sense why you have become the trainer you are today. I don't believe in harsh training methods either. Thanks for your insights. I would hate to have that decision to make 💔 these horses are communicating pain. I would love to learn more from you and your journey. I did positive reinforcement this summer with a trainer, and it didn't end up working..... that horse I rehomed with someone else who thought they had what it takes and they weren't a harsh trainer by any means. I spent so much time training that horse, never to make a break through. Maybe it was something medical. Maybe I don't understand positive reinforcement. It's hard to pick up a new training method and learn all over again, as I'm sure you are well aware. Would love to learn more from you and your methods! Grateful you had this experience and were humble enough to learn from it, instead of blaming the horse. You are an inspiration, and I am deeply sorry for your loss 💔
fly high, Zurreal. you were loved by lots.
fly high Zurreal❤
We're here for you, Marina. ❤
Fly high, Zurreal. You are so loved. 🕊❤
She was a strong lady, even if you didnt fully understand her in 2021, you learnt so much! She taught you what she needed and left this earth happily knowing you will be okay and many other horses will be thankful for her and you! ❤ rest in peace zurreal!🌸🤍
You made the hardest but best decision. Thank you so much for sharing her story. You’re amazing ❤️
You did the right thing . People don’t want to put ponies down because they are selfish but you did an amazing thing for her
Greatest love is where you place them before you. It because of people like you, that I have also change my training ways. I also no longer do harsh training and I honestly have a true bond with my girls. Thank you
I didn’t expect to cry. 😞
😢 I knew I was going to💔
Zurreal was lucky to have crossed your path twice. You are a very good horse owner. I’m heartbroken for you
My horse died and when I watch videos of people telling them how the horse died I break in tears. I’m so sorry for you. I know it feels you’re a great trainer
😢😢😢 Bless you for your courage, commitment, and love. You are an inspiration to keeping an open mind and heart for growth and change in a world of glorious animals ❤️
It’s never easy no matter what!! She’s now pain free.
Zurreal was beyond fortunate that you searched for her and brought her home and did all you could…making the ultimate selfless decision for Zurreal 💜💜💜
Everybody should train horses the way you do. You did everything you could for her, and I'm completely sure those last months with you were her happiest months in a long time (or maybe even her whole life). You inspire all of us to be better for our horses Marina. Never stop being yourself. I know it's hard right now, but know that there are people who support you
It is very honest of you to post this video of your struggles and pains throughout your training experiences. Sharing this information may be hard, but benefits your watchers by educating them on very important information, and situations that we might have all experienced if we had not seen this video....thank you so much for being strong and caring for your viewers!
Thank you for sharing this. All the pain will go away soon. This has changed the way I’ve looked at training. I went to horse Trina to take lessons and she didn’t not use positive we enforcement so sad. and my dad is currently at a horse show so a horse auction and we are looking for the perfect right now and I will always use positively enforcement. This has made me change how I looked at the subject thing. Thank you and I know.Zu will be galloping in heaven and she’s out of her pain now I hope you pain heal soon. I’ll be praying for you.❤😭
What a heart breaking story. 💔 But I'm so proud of the decisions you've faced and made. ❤ You really inspire me to be a better trainer!
You made the impossible decision, and it was the right one. I’ve had to make this decision more than once, so I pray from a personal place of experience for you💛
Whatching this makes me sad and remembering what my grandmother had to do with our to geldings patchie and buck. And yes I still remember them till this very day 😢.but I know my grandmother did the right thing by doing it .she was heartbroken but my family helped her through it all ❤ God did the most help her gave her the strength to do it.
I’m so sorry for your loss! I am amazed and touched by your love for her and awareness of what she was going through. You took such good care of her and made a decision out of love that was devastating for you but ultimately best for her. Thank you for sharing your story. It is important for people to understand this concept when caring for animals. ❤
I’m so sorry losing a friend like that must’ve been hard.
Wow…..what a difficult but very important message. ❤❤❤❤
Oh Zurreal. Fly high love ❤
Marina, you are such a huge inspiration to me and I love watching your videos. I am re training one of my dads older horses that is scared of people and I’m using positive reinforcement and he is doing so much better already. Thank you and I hope you find comfort❤
are im sorry. I lost my rescue shetland who was terrified of people back in may I hope ur doing ok. sending my love to u and the herd from England xx
This story is sad it evern made me cry and your the best person in this world I’ll evern seen
Omg 😦 I am so sorry for what happened to you, I know what it feels like as I had to do the same thing to my cat who has been with me for my whole life.He was on a lot of pain of age and bladder infections we decided to as well put him to sleep and end his suffering. I truly am sorry for what happens to your horse as I absolutely love them and would know how hard it is to put such an elegant and majestic creature to sleep. Wishing you all the best of luck and a new start to 2025. Fly high Zurreal xx ❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing awareness and I am so sorry you had to go through this 💔
I am so so sorry about zurreal, The end of 2022 my second horse and the horse that made me who I am today sadly passed away, so I know how I feels. P.s I love your videos, I have been watching your videos for years, my favorite is when you went camping with kazi.
I am sending you so much love. Thank you for sharing your story together.
I'm so sorry for your loss
Thank you 🙏🏾