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Lily you are doing so well 🌞👍 when you longe the horse, in the beginning when the horse is getting used to your voice and commands, try to say walk the same second the horse start walking (they will think it's their own idea) same with other commandos - let the horse believes that its their idea, they eventually connect it with your voice and words 🌞 good luck and congratulations once again ❤❤
The horse is already trained voice command. The horse is picking up on Lily's nervousness. She just has to feel comfortable and lunge the horse as often as possible.
She is gonna be just fine. She is gutsy and she totally managed his little feistiness. Lily is being raised with boys. She sure as heck can handle a horse.
My daughter was raised with all boys, she is quite a woman today! 💗
I love Lily putting you in your place Justin. She is trying to concentrate and you are disrupting her. You are there to keep her safe but she is the boss 🙂 Well done Lily you are not showing any fear. Peaches did great and so did you. Wow peaches and Stud, going to be interesting.
Way to go Lily! 😊keeping control over Peaches as you work with him. I'm sure Proud of your perseverance and attitude ❤
Nicely done Lily! Ask Mama to buy you a riding crop, not for whipping, but When lunging Peaches, hold your lead in one hand and point your crop at his hip. Horses are rear motivated so pointing it at his hip and giving a command: walk, and when he walks say “ good walk”, and lower the crop slightly, then say “ trot”, when you’re ready, and lift the crop and point it at his hip as you say “trot” voice slightly raised with confidence, lower the crop slightly when he trots say “good trot”, when your ready say, “ canter”and again point the crop at his hip, say it in a slightly raised voice with conviction . Peaches will begin to recognize the voice change as well as look for the cue with the crop. It takes practice to coordinate, but Lily, you’ve got this! I feel like a proud grandma when I watch you! Remember practice, plus More practice, plus more practice makes more perfect 👍🏼🥰❤️ ps when you lower the crop don’t lower it all the way to the ground just ever so slightly point toward his hock, but continue pointing in the direction you want him to go. As you practice you will begin to notice what is happening with your own body movements and how that affects Peaches it is such a wonderful learning/teaching tool ❤ Congratulations 🎉Lily! Oh and as for birthday, and other gift days I’m sure you will wish for tack and other needed items for Peaches🍑’s 😂
Love that you support Lily in what she wants to do! It is one of the best forms of love, to go beyond our own wants and desires, to allow kids to pursue their own interests.
Lily you are such a natural! Look
At you. Wonderful rider and trainer, sweet and gentle. You and peaches are going to be the best of friends for years to come. So proud and happy for you Lily ❤🐎
Lily will do just fine as an adult woman, "Ahh, can you stop talking and get out of the way, please." Love this kid!
Justin, God love ya, but she needs to concentrate, not listen to Daddy talk. ❤
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Great job Lily!!!! So proud of you!! ♥️🐎
She’s doing great! The adventure for Lily and Peaches is just beginning. It takes six to twelve months to bond with a new horse, go steady and focus on safety and FUN. You have awesome coaches and trainers. Consider helmet on for lunging and check out USPC for kids. I was Lily, with non-horsey, but loving supportive parents. I am currently writing this from my self-purchased horse farm and ride at FEI level…. 30 yrs later. Go, Lily and Peaches! 😊
That Lilly! She makes me giggle😊 love her persistence with her horse. She definitely knows how to step up around all the boys so she will do just fine.
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About time Justin gave Lily some special affection and attention. She has had to live 8n the shadow of her two older brothers far too long. Go Lily!
Its nice Lily was able to trailer the horse to the trainers for more support :) You both are such supportive parents! Lily will remember buying Peaches with you forever
Lily might do well to have a western saddle just for riding around your farm. More utilitarian for carrying things, herding animals and relaxed riding. She can still show in English.
Good Mornin', I'm not an animal expert in Any way; but seeing Peaches give a little kick at your Stud, reminded me of watching at a large animal rescue ranch and the owner showing how he has to let new dogs that come in set space and standards around themselves. Like "don't mess with me" and from there on out everything is pretty much just fine. Looking forward to seeing their next encounter.. Love to you all : )
I'm a dog trainer and breeder. We have supplied Yale University with their last two mascots, worked with Make-A-Wish foundation and with the Burts Bees family and your comment is 100%. It's good in most cases to allow the animals to set their own boundaries. What people see as bad sometimes is actual good. Sometimes as humans we can step in and make matters worse when just a little kick, growl or scuffle animal to animal to show dominance is a one and done and will never need to be addressed again.
I'm a dog trainer and breeder. We have supplied Yale University with their last two mascots, worked with Make-A-Wish foundation and with the Burts Bees family and your comment is 100%. It's good in most cases to allow the animals to set their own boundaries. What people see as bad sometimes is actual good. Sometimes as humans we can step in and make matters worse when just a little kick, growl or scuffle animal to animal to show dominance is a one and done and will never need to be addressed again.
I noticed Peaches just kinda "tapped" Stud. She could have let him have a full-on, hard, both hooves kick.
@Jane_Snow_ that's right! Horses have a very accurate kick and are very good at controlling how hard they want to kick you. This pop was a warning, let's hope he's a quick learner!
She is a very reliable and responsible little girl, she's got this Dad and she deserves this horse ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That is one smart horse you can tell by the way he holds his head up and perks his ears. When stud muffin came up to Peaches and Peaches backed his ears I thought Oh, he don't like the bull in his space. When he turned a kicked at him it was warning to leave me along. He wasn't mean about he just walked away. The more Lilly works with him the more confident she will become.
Lily, you're awesome! I love that you don't want to let Peaches get away with anything, but you still show him love and respect 💖
I'm enjoying watching lily's experiences with her first horse. She is doing so well.
Lily's "walk" sounds like "whoa" to me. 😊
dbw825- leave Lily alone,
@@Jane_Snow_ There's nothing wrong with saying that it sounded like Lily was saying "Whoa" when she was really saying "walk". I heard the same thing and I certainly had no mean intent. Some people's ears interpret things differently, that's all.
@@Jane_Snow_ some people do need to leave the family alone but she was not being mean and she wasn't wrong. That's why Justin was questioning it. I thought she said the same. That horse is wonderfully trained and Lily only needs to be comfortable and consistent. Her walk did sound like whoa and she may have said whoa because she's nervous. She was clearer later. Either way, even if it was not possible for someone to say a word correctly, a horse will get used to it once it knows the owners commands. They are going to be fine and inseparable very soon.
I do want to say that "whoa" is her single most important command as it can save her and/or her horses life. Walk would probably be second. Check with her trainer but perhaps a quick "walk" and a drawn out "whoa" would be better for her since it sounds similar. Even if they sound the same, the horse will tell the different tone. I was once on a trail ride and they had a bison there for a commercial that was walking free. It came out of the woods and startled the group. The first one bucked and the rider fell and broke her tail bone, the once behind turned around and ran the other direction. My husband's horse ran and ran and the leaders had to turn around and chase him down. It was his first and last time on a horse (even though he was a motocross rider). My horse was smart and darted through the trees. Which was actually more serious than the one that darted down the trail as I had to duck several times. Since I've ridden before, I only had to say a strong "whoa" and pull back on the reins. It stopped. Then I calmed it by petting it on the neck and turned it around once it was calm and the chaos stopped. That same horse was so used to being on that same trail that earlier I couldn't get it to cut in line so I could get up to my husband. It wouldn't canter either though it clearly knew the command but it moved it's head like "no, I have to stay in line" lol. I was pretty impressed that it listened to me once there was disruption in its normal routine. I loved seeing her ride bareback the other day. That's how I learned and it's most comfortable for me and probably more comfortable for the horse. We could ride my aunt's horse without a bridle because it was so well trained. We just put pressure on her neck to steer. When my aunt moved out of state (the horse was at my grandmothers), the horse became a little ornery and tried taking us off her back with the trees (who knew that was practice for a dangerous situation).
You should be very proud of Lily! She has so much confidence and she has listened very well and understands exactly what she needs to do. She is going to be a great horse owner! ❤
Keep it up Lilly.Youre doing great. And Peaches is holding his own with the cows/bull
You are Awesome !!! Lilly: Pop, stop talking and you might wanna get out of the way.🤣
Hey Mr. Rhodes. Having raised 3 daughters and one son, when I heard Ms. Lily say "just stop talking" I shut up real fast. I then realized she wasn't talking to me. I agree with you let the kids lead the way. A good Dad knows when to not get angry when their children say "just stop talking." We know, sometimes, we just have to grin and bear it. God bless your family.
I saw a very confident little lady today❤
Always having horses. 50yrs...a bit of wisdom: they wake up looking for a place to get hurt and for something to tear up. 😊
You are a great Dad Justin! Your little girl will always respect you and have the most wonderful relationship with you because of this extra special time in her life! This was a very good decision and while she may have been a little intimidated by actually getting what she asked for (something we’ve all learned in life becareful what you wish for because you just might get it) she’s been resilient and committed in her dedication to this sport! Way to go Lily! You will show in many horse shows and win a whole heap of ribbons I believe! Congratulations on your first time! 🥰❤️🙏🏻🇨🇦🍁
I have seen a horse get gored by a bull. Don't break that little girl's heart. Peaches needs his own pen.
Yes dad stop talking! Lily wants to focus not answer questions. Lolol
My Dad was a quite man for which, now after watching some of his videos I am so thankful.
Great job Lily and parents and trainers! Just because you put English or western tack on a horse doesn't dictate he is only useful for 1 sport. Learn about all the disciplines. Just a word of warning here... horse show people can be blood and death snobs in the quest for their blue ribbon. Take this from a trainer who took horses all the way to the World Championships. You guys raise your children with such AMAZING love and guidance that Lily could be blindsided-not ever seeing people behave like that. You don't have to be better than someone else... just a little better version of you and your horse each day. May God bless and protect you all.
Peaches didn' t let stud to come close, good for him! Lily is doing good! I like it that you are letting her experience what she likes! I wasnot given that, and I guess I have to forgive that 50 years later... Why do we hold on to things we are not suppose to?
Blessings!
Be careful putting Peaches in the same pasture with the cows. I know a person that put a horse in with goats that had horns & the goat stabbed the horse in the eye. It was over feed, but the horse lost his eye. Your cows are much bigger than a goat with bigger horns, they could hurt Peaches. So happy to see Lily living her dream. Peaches is beautiful.
It's not safe to leave a horse with a halter on unsupervised. I don't know if you're doing that, so just FYI. A horse can get the halter caught on fencing and pull the fencing down and get entangled in it. With electric fence the result would be even more catastrophic. Horsey stuff is a steep learning curve - I can see you're learning fast.
Webbed halter needs a leather break-a-way strap over the poll or the horse could literally die getting caught on something. That webbed halter will never break.
Are we watching a future Olympian?!? Keep up the great work, young lady!
Peaches is a good horse for a first timer, very calm considering how skittish a horse can be
I have had horses all my life, trained and shown for more years than I want to admit lol. I am also a veterinarian technician that has specialized in equine veterinary care.
First Peaches is awesome what a lucky little girl ♥️. We all start somewhere! My first horse was a 3 year old race horse off the track loll trainers thought my parents were NUTT’s 😂 but he was a great horse.
I wanted to send a word of caution about turning him out with the cows that have horns. Horses have a distinct ability to find the smallest thing and find a way to put a gash somewhere. One nudge too hard from the horn Nd really bad things could happen and Lilly would be heartbroken. Just be careful. I love watching the journey .
Yes my thoughts exactly regarding the bull 🫣. Horses are so accident prone, don’t need to add any additional factors. In last part of video appears Peaches got slashed by horn. Don’t need additional hiccups when getting acquainted with owning a horse. Better play safe than sorry.
Lily is doing fantastic.
Peaches would make a great western horse for anyone else on the farm he has a perfect gate to him for it ,you could definitely have both sets of tack . He would be fantastic at Barrel racing and reining . Only thing different is words and pace / smoothness.
Count your blessings that you have a daughter who is every bit as hard a worker as any of your boys-and cooks on top of it. She deserves that horse and should be encouraged in her dreams. Is it only OK if she desires, wants, gets something that YOU liked, like your boys get/got. Is it really necessary for you to constantly tell her (or your RUclips audience) how you didn’t choose the horse? If she gets hurt in the process, will you be as patient and loving as you were with Jonah? I hope so. She is the only princess the Lord chose to bless you with. Positively encourage her. The Bible says, “If God is for you, who (of any significance) could be against you?” I believe the same holds true in a loving, supportive relationship between a father and his daughter-and THEY need to hear it regularly.
I have said it before but I will say it again…you are great parents and your children reflect that! My daughter is 28 and given me two beautiful grandchildren. She told me a couple days ago that she was so lucky because I have always been such a good dad when we were reflecting on some of the things we did together when she was growing up. There is no feeling like that and my heart could barely contain the emotion! Your day is coming when you have grandchildren that adore you and your children tell you how much they appreciate all that you have done for them! Keep up the great work! 🙏❤️
I love it when the kids walk up to offer help to papa...sure looks like Lily is taking charge with Peaches...way cool girl...!!!
Looking Good Lily 🤩😘 You guys have done a beautiful job parenting😘🙏🏼♥️♥️♥️✌️🦋
Lily is doing a great job taking care of her horse. 😊
Lilly!!! Doing something scary and figuring it out! Inspirational!
Looks like Lily is taking after her maternal grandmother!! She is doing great!
Well done Lily and Peaches! I know nothing about horses, but suspect Peaches reaction to your bull was letting the bull know his place.
Incidently, we watches 'Working horses with Jim'; he is in up-state New York, and trains draft horses. All his commands are spoken, including backing them, and sometimes when looging, he is not on their reigns.
Lilly is so focused. That is a gift.
My Mom rode western on trails. I went with her for hours, with my collie's tongue dragging the ground, trailing after us. I had I had a pony, and two horses growing up, but ditched them for a trailbike in my mid teens. Some of my best memories of my family, was trailriding, my younger Brother, my Mom and Dad, all riding the trails.
So happy for Lily to have Peaches who seems like a wonderful horse. :) All the best to you from California!
I love how you said you didn't choose this, you choose lilly❤, my equestrian heart has been praying for lily's horse bank for years( like recognizing like) but my mommas heart understands your hesitant. Please, please, please look into Clinton Anderson downunder horsemanship. We have girls lily's age and younger using this method to train wild mustangs for the mustang challenge ( that's taking a wild mustang from untouched to a willing partner in 100 days) it really teaches her body language and safety. She can watch videos for free even without a membership. Don't worry lily, you might not get anymore Christmas gifts but everything else falls under the heading of "required" tack or dress😅😂😂😂😂😂😂 thank you Justin and Rebecca for making her dreams come true, I feel like I've been waiting ,and cheering, as long as lily❤❤❤❤❤#lilyandpeaches
Clinton is amazing!
For Lilly sha has grown so much in the past year she is a treasure as are your boys! She's a diamond in the rough great job mom and dad!😊
Stud was all I’m the boss. Peaches said not yet !! Awesome learning lessons to be had by all !!
Lily you are doing so well applying all you have learned in class. Have to say you are so strong, so determined, so caring, so focused. Reach for the stars
Justin and Rebecca there are vlogs under the name Tara that are superb models of training and looking after horses. She is a highly skilled, highly respected English lady. Putting this on the viewing list would be beneficial I am sure even just the training sessions.
Way to slap down that parental unit, Lily! 😆
You both are amazing! You both are real people ! You have your ups and downs but one thing I see your children are your pride and Joy! Keep close to Our Lord! He is your Best Friend and your Big Daddy! God bless always!
Horses kick to show boundaries. Peaches had to kick that bull. He knows what he's doing! Animals are tough, That bull didn't even flinch!! He's a fantastic horse and perfect for Lily. Don't worry!
Usually horses are dominant over cattle...including bulls. If Stud Muffin keeps pushing it. he may get his clock cleaned with a pair of hooves big time. People get killed by a kick from a horse often.
@@bitbybitfarmseast3085 Oh yeah horses can kick hard! That was a warning half kick to the face.
I like the cow skeleton head on the front of Selma! Honey over ate! That's Flossie's head! Good shot! Oh boy, SI joint flaring up. I got my SI joint put back in by a Osteopath. Are you sure it's in all the way? It would be sore if it was slightly out of place. Medical doctors miss these problems all the time. Oops, cut the metal roof panels too short! I so hope Lily keeps working hard with Peaches. I'm impressed! I'm so glad to hear that Peaches did good. Wow, Peaches let Stud Muffin have it! Thanks for this video Rhodes family!
Your children are so good and happy helping around the farm
I almost cried when Justin said about being a good companion for his daughter ....
Same, it put a lump in my throat also ❤
Me too
I WAS that little girl... And I got a full sized horse!! TELL her she can. TELL her she is strong and smart, snd that she can do it if she is willing to give it the work!! ❤❤❤. Develop the trust and leadership with the horse. If she acts like the boss, he will believe her!!
❤❤❤❤ sooo happy for lily!!! Finally got her horse 🐎 🙌 😍 🎉
Justin, I’ve been where you are with our daughter and her horse. Same age, same horse. All I can say is good luck!
Love you dear people. So appreciate that you all see your children as individuals.
Check with your trainer about haltering. Its a good idea to take the halter off when the horse is in a stall and in the paddock. Excellent work Lily
Never knew I loved Lily this much. Ms. Assertive
We have gone through this on our ranch in mexico. When you said you have a two day moment of what did we do ! That's how I felt it felt good to know I'm not alone in homestead journey
You're doing great Lily! Teach Peaches to lower his head for you with treats. He'll get it in no time and it will be much easier for you to tack him up.. YOUR a BEAUTIFUL team
Use the 3-4-5 method to determine squareness. If you measure and mark 3 feet on one side of a right triangle and 4 feet on the other side, the hypotenuse will be 5 feet when you have it all squared. Works with any increment, even if not measured in freedom units.
So beautiful.. you choose Lily so whatever she chooses, you both support her .🎄💕
So my SI joint is an issue as well. And I found Dr. Ryan Peebles Core Balance Training online. Not only does his program work, his educational content is excellent. And he empowers you to do the right things to heal. Wishing you healing with that specific issue.
How long have you had that horse one week come on Jason it takes longer than calm down give it a chance love your channel❤
😂 ' would you mind stop talking'& ' get out of the way' Lilly isnt messing around, she takes her horse training very seriously. WTG Lilly!
Lily's, "mmkkk" at the end!! hahaha. Love her. Blessed kids, blessed parents. Blessed family. Can't wait to see what all she accomplishes with Peaches.
My Granny said I was born on a horse, lol. Peaches looks to be a great choice for Lily...I barrel raced...into my 20's..
Peaches showing Stud his Place :D What a cool horse!!
Lilly needs a different longe line . That flat line is to floppy. I suggest you check into a Parelli 22 ft. Line.She will have more control and can communicate better with her horse. Worth the money.
I have had a Parelli 12 ft and a 22 ft for years. They are the best, hands down, for communicating and durability. Beginners usually start with the 10 ft as it is more manageable. They also sell a Kid Carrot Stick.
Here´s to Lily and dreams coming true!💖👏
#JustinRhodes, this was great, I love your explanation of your theory on raising children, following what they love whether you like it or not. Lily has become a stron girl, knowing what she likes to do & learning all she can, from rabbits, which didn't work, to cooking & now a horse, both of which she loves doing. I still think she will end up doing both English & Western & teaching Peaches how to pull loads of stuff on the farm. I just listened to a video that showed a horse who has been shown & the farmer said, he is also a work horse. Yeah, it takes some training, so, if Lily decides to put Peaches to work, she will be able to do both with him.
I love how she set a boundary with you dad. I think she just wanted to focus on the horse and communicate and figure things out. you’re talking was disruptive for her process. She seems to be a real introvert like my daughter. My daughter goes to public school and when she comes home, she goes to her room and says “don’t talk to me for one hour, I’m introverting”. 🤣 I also cracked up at her reaction when you told her you were not into the Horse, but you chose her. Her response, also reminded me of my daughter, who is now 15 years old. Sometimes she just has this look on her face like, “OK, whatever that means”. 🤣🤣🤣
I love that peaches showed that Bull who was BOSS😂
(RE When helping the chitlins with tasks... from many video moments.) By the time I was an older teen, I started walking away when Mom would take over a task. It was disheartening when I needed to ask a question and the answer was (by action) "step aside". Neither of us made the best choices in our dealings with this; but we didn't make the worst ones either. (I recognize it in their faces) Blessings
Lily, you are doing so good training Peaches to your voice. God bless you and the rest of your family!🥰❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🐕🐈⬛🐎🐮🐷🐐🐣🚜🎄your friend GaGa in Harriman Tennessee
I'm sure some one pointed this out but just in case they haven't, here goes. Use a different tone of voice for praise than you use for commands. It helps them recognize the difference.
Keep at it Lily. You're doing well. Thanks for sharing.
Kansas City chooses You too Lily ‼️👏🙌🎄
Lily is very smart and capable, she should do well. Just dont let her ride unattended/unsupervised without another person around in case something happens. I probably would have started her off on a donkey a while ago and you didn’t get her the right kind of rabbits years ago so that didn’t work, but she should learn quickly to be proficient with her horse 🐴
They had a donkey last year right? And she was doing riding lessons on a pony somewhere else
Great job Guys🤩👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️✌️🦋
Hi horse and family Happy Holidays 😊😊😊😊😊!
Great way to put the longe line on the horse
Perfect
Lily is handling responsibility fine. Keep it up Lily love your parenting skills.
And you were doing so well doing math in public! I feel your pain. 🤦♀️
He is a good horse. Lily is improving daily.
Im pretty sure Peaches gave Stud a warning kick. He is accurate if he had wanted to do damage he would. Peaches just setting his boundaries.
lol! Stud looked like he just didn’t know what to do after that little kick to the head.
Great job Lily! Show him who's boss. You are learning each other and get better everyday.
Stop talking Dad😂
You've got awsome kids.
If it were me, I would put a blanket on little Peaches. You can tell if he’s cold if the tips of his ears are cold. I was so sad in the last video when you said he was shivering.
😂 mistakes happen remember the old saying… “measure twice, cut once”.❤️😊
I’m a bit worried about putting the horse in with the cows and bull with their horns. I’ve heard some horror stories about horses getting gored. Does anyone else feel this way?
I've always kept my horses in with my cattle Texas Longhorns without any incident. I'm sure there could be issues during breeding season with bulls but other than that they kept to their own..
@@albrightfs I've got a couple of Shorthorns in with my horse herd and we've never had issues either. The horses rule the roost.
I’m definitely worried about it. It’s an accident begging to happen.
A horse can kick, but a bull can easily kill a horse. Ask me how I know. Just because Stud didn't do anything this time, doesn't mean he won't, Notice that Stud did NOT back away or run off. He is waiting.....
I'm worried about the plastic on the stable. Deadly to horses.
Those 2 make a great team!!!! Love these video's. Peaches is a good boy. They will be just fine you didn't make any mistakes
Makes it so okay 😊 appreciate y'all
Well done lily you're looking good on the horse