This is how you treat your best friend and buddy, yeah Milo loves you he is quite a character, one of the best friends you will ever have in your lifetime.
Thank you for sharing all the lessons that Milo has gotten to show you through his eyes. Patience, determination, sassy, love, forgiveness, friendship, and more. What an amazing experience that you have been given the opportunity to learn. I agree that we humans judge animals too quickly and harshly, when really it all comes down to learning how to have respect for everything because we are all on this earth for a purpose. I think humanity would be better if we could look through the lens of horses!
I have a bit of a tribute to the first horse I ever owned. She was a wild one I named Rosa as I found her in a field of roses. She was a appaloosa, strawberry roan, with the temper of a mustang. She wouldn't let anyone ride but me...all because me being young stupid me, had some sugar cubes in my pocket to calm her, and tried my best to get her to trust me. Around everyone else folks described her as "A demon mare!!!" but I'd go up to her, place my hand on her head, and just say "Hey darling." and she'd work with me. I found her when I was six, she died when I turned 13. I could tell she was out of time. That fire she had was gone but I decided that, for one last time, We'd ride together through the mountain. Before they put my darling to rest my uncle who owned her because I was six at the time and even now struggle to take care of my own horses by myself, and my aunt took the hair from Rosa's tail and mane and made it into a hat bad for me. Rosa was a odd mare....she had a white tail but a brown mane.....but that made her special....I'm 21 now, still struggling to keep good care of my horses but I try, and on a old Kodiak I wear a old brown and white horsehair hat band.....Keep an eye on me my darling....I'll be there eventually.
@@jroppegard2624 Shelby is a wonderful horse trainer; she applies theory to practice and is so patient in communicating with her equines. Yes, I am a lover of horses and a lover of art, so this channel is awesome. Many blessings!
One man's trash, another man's treasure. This was wonderful to watch. He made you a better trainer and a better person for sure. Compassion and patience are so rare these days and so needed. He loves you, we can see. Thank you for the stalker moment with your adorable mom. So funny.
Lol!!!😂😂 I have laughed and laughed! I've never seen such a funny, goofy babe!! Loads of personality for sure! Wow! I love him!❤🐎❤️ Thank you for sharing all these precious moments!!!!Love your training methods and how you handle yourself! Amazing!!👏👏👏👏🙏🙏😘
Steve Young from Wales has a similar philosophy about horses. His channel is on RUclips, and the videos show how he helps horses overcome past trauma. Bravo to you for loving and accepting Milo.
Haha what a funny horse. He's a lickier and a kisser. He loves your smell. Thoroughly loved watching this. Rescue animals appreciate us far more. Thank you
Ohhhh such good kisses, your love and patience is shining through, it shows in the way he is with you. But you 2 are perfect for each other, you were his mentor and he yours. Match made in heavan.
Ah, Shelby, Milo and Shelby’s Mom. Thank you for sharing yourselves with us. I love hearing the uncontrollable laughter of your Mom 5:22 when Milo continues to stalk her at the kitchen window. Every moment here was priceless. Kudos and here’s to many, many more :)
That scene just popped up after I had left my comment on here for Shelby! I heard this uncontrollable laughing & when I looked to see what "Mama" was laughing at - you can see Milo staring at her through the kitchen window from outside! So totally hilarious & I loved it! 🤣
Wow, Milo, WOW ! Such a beautiful horse 🐴🐎💞 and you can tell how much he loves you, you are an amazing person for taking him on, and did such a wonderful job with him. Congrats to you 👌❤️🐎🐴
I have one of these. It's the "difficult" horses who teach you to listen before you speak. They change lives. Not just our lives, but the lives of all the horses we touch along the way. I wish every equestrian were lucky enough to meet their heart horse.
4:04 I love how your mother(?) told you to talk to him and reassure him. Growing up, I was told to hit horses for refusing. It always angered me because these were the same people telling me that horses would throw you if they really didn’t want to jump and that the horses absolutely loved jumping. Like, anyone else getting some mixed messages here? Punish a horse for not doing something, but then tell people that the horse will show you when they don’t want to do it. A few years back I saw a video where a young girl was riding a horse around an outdoor jumping area. Her horse looked absolutely exhausted and stumbled a few times, but when the horse refused a jump, the instructor told the young girl to-and I quote-“Put her in front of it (the jump) and spank her.” The horse refused a few more times (again, she was so tired that she was stumbling and at times nearly fell after jumping) but the girl was still told to spank the horse. I hate seeing young, impressionable riders being taught such methods. How do people like that instructor expect horses to show their riders when they’re not ready to do something or are too tired to do something when every time they do they’re punished for it? It doesn’t make sense. But anyway, I just want to applaud you for being so compassionate with Milo when he refuses. It will make jumping a lot less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Will it jump they say when you see a 20 year old horse for sale to a good home , makes me angry , will it jump will it jump is just sad for too many horses We have one couldn’t jump if he tried but idiots still ask , will he jump , I say yes he will but he won’t ever have to with me
Milo looks exactly like my registered quarter horse I renamed "Larkspur". I bought Larkspur back in 1975 when I was 15yo for $350.00 with the money I earned changing sprinkler handlines and graveyard shift at Taggarres potato processing plant. It was one heck of a bargain price as his bloodlines were from grand and reserve champions'. Larkspur was 2yo and green broke. Not once did he ever put me in harms way and we had such a bond of trust and love. I was able to ride him free rein although somewhat nervous at 1st... riding bareback was my favorite! I was just thinking about Larkspur today and telling him I remember everything about him and I love him. Then, I watched this video today and said, 'Oh, my gosh! He looks just like Larkspur!" Thank you Universe for leading me to this particular, yet intentional video... and thank you to this lovely young lady for her rescue, respect, gentle and playful nature towards her beautiful and very intelligent, playful and handsome Milo. It was a grand pleasure and heartwarming to watch them flow in harmony together... such a splendor of beauty of two Souls entwined with love...💜
What a remarkable transformation ! You are a wise young woman who has all the right instincts, patience, skill and determination to achieve what you did with Milo . Your gifts as a trainer will inspire anyone who shares a life with horses . Thank you for making this remarkable video .
Too many people have horses they treat as machines. A very lucky few will realize that they are dealing with a sensitive soul and make them a partner instead of a platform. I've been watching your journey with Milo for a while now, and you definitely have a partner. I love the thoughtful, compassionate and empathetic way you approach training.
It made my heart SO happy to see you ride Milo with no bridle, and to hear you use this technique with other horses. You can see the love and care you and Milo have developed for each other, and it's really heartwarming.
I love him so much!! Can’t believe I’ve been following your journey since I was in middle school, you’ve been my biggest riding and horse care inspiration and teacher. Here’s to many more years with this funky orange boy!
Milo is such a character!! He’s like a puppy instead of a horse.. I love his personality.. and that horse loves his mommy, LOL!! What’s with the lip?? Adorable!
I think Milo really has a thing for those chickens 😂 Apart from that, he’s a beautiful horse with amazing training!!! It’s incredible how much they can change and teach us
The horse I'm sitting on I bought in the mid 80s, 300lds underweight, bleached out in not great shape. First year in I discovered she'd been abused. Took 5 years to turn her around and retrained carefully. 1991 4 time state champion, 5 time honor roll horse. She also threw great babies. Best 15 years of my life, still miss her daily.
There is a new horse in my life that is super sensitive. He came to the barn I work at as a mostly unhandled 2yr old. For 30 days he did NOT want to be touched. Once he started initiating touch, it was ONE whisker. I thought that was a fluke, but he does it all the time. So, i go slow with him. Every day, we get a tiny bit further. There are times he flat isn’t interested. I like the sensitivity. Shows promise.
I'm not sure why this video came up on my youtube suggestions. I've never been around horses much but I love all animals and I fell a little bit in love with Milo through this video. Thank you for giving him such a wonderful life and allowing him to express his quirky character. He really shines both physically and through his personality!
That was really beautiful, thank you for sharing. Milo still presents with stallion qualities, the relationship you have with him - is exceptional. Bless ❤️
Milo says get it? "It's the Milo way or the highway!" Love it, who's training who? 😆 We all watching this video are sending horse hugs and kisses to Milo ❤💋. He's so beautiful! So glad you adopted him and used great understanding and love for him.
I wish all horse story’s had this ending and life. What a beautiful farm and area you have . So lucky to have your mother involved and a lover of horses
It's amazing how we love our ❤️ horses cute lil quirks when others think it's misbehaving etc. it's what makes em so special to us. I'm blessed to have had my ❤️ horse for 18.5 years of his 19 year life and he's just outside with his cream draft blind gf and getting used to my newly adopted EMM mustang mare. Milo is such a special boy, I love seeing him in your videos.
He is an amazing character! I love horses that have a lot of character. He's full of himself, smart funny very capable. He's seriously gorgeous as well. Really filled out so.beautifully. My sister had a stallion for 33 years and he was the best boy. He had funny little quirks, especially with me. I miss him. He showed me that having a stallion isn't always a big dangerous thing like so many people think. He was very even tempered and had a sweetness.
Such an inspiring journey! I hope to achieve a similar connection with my mare some day. She may not be a rescue, but rather a well-bred showjumping warmblood with amazing bloodlines, who I DEFINITELY couldn't have afforded if it wasn't for her sensitive nature - in a sense similar to Milo a think. Her previous owners sold her to me for fairly cheap as even after 20 or so sessions, she was still very afraid of the rider (or any movement on her back - not surprising as they told my trainer they whipped her on her first ride because she didn't listen; also she had her back scanned and is healthy before anyone comes at me haha), hard to catch in the field and therefore her training required time they simply didn't have. She was the first horse I viewed, and I instantly fell in love and knew I couldn't leave without her - even though I knew I was in for a lot of work and wouldn't be riding for a few months. When she came home, she was extremely ear shy, wouldn't let me pick up her feet and was so scared and tense I thought her eyes were going to fall out of their sockets. I spent nearly three months only lunging, doing ground work, cuddling and sitting in the field with her. Now she'll lift her feet for me with just a tap on the leg while loose in the field; she lets me pet her ears and even put on a fly mask without panic! The only thing she's struggling with is accepting the bridle, as it is more difficult to pull over the ears without contact (she'll reach for the bit on her own but hates everything else - lifts her head up and as I'm short, makes it more difficult for me to reach her ears and pull on the crown piece). Funny thing - my trainer got her gelding from the same people 6 years back, and he had the EXACT same problem. Took her over three years to fix it. I sat on her for the first time three weeks ago, and we finally trotted a bit on our 4th ride yesterday. She's completely relaxed at walk now, on a loose rein with her neck nice and stretched - before I got her, I was warned she had to be kept on a tight rein or she'd gallop off in panic. I definitely think using positive reinforcement only and being kept outside with friends 24/7 helped a ton, and she is a completely different horse now! Comes towards me whenever I come to see her/take her in to work, no running away. There's still a long road ahead of us, but every day I am more and more sure it's all worth it. Thank you for showing me, and everyone else that difficult horses are worth it, and that there is no need to rush. Slow, but steady training can do so much for a horse. :)
You've done SO many amazing things with Milo and also allowed him to be himself. Beautiful life lesson for you too. Keep up the incredible work in the Equestrian realm.
I so enjoyed your story with MILO . He is amazing. He has such a wonderful personality. So fun to watch him interact. Good job on your training. You choose to do better for the horse which is so nice to see . Love that. Enjoy him. You don't get too many Milo's. I Lost my horse after 23 yrs who I raised from a year old. She was my soul horse which I lost about 2 yrs ago. Loved her & still miss her. Always be open to listen & connect with them. It is important to them that they are heard.
Shelby, what an excellent horse trainer you are! Milo was stress bucking like an ADHD child (my 9-year-old child) but now is "bucking for fun." This is wonderful. He is so loving to you.
4:04 "Talk to him... tell him it's alright..." I love this so much. Speaking to an animal, consoling them does so much more good than freaking out or getting upset at it. This is the way to do it 👏🏼👏🏼
What a cracking horse! Well done on recuseing him I recused on from bad treatment and going too meat man ! He trusted know one but my late husband and I worked on him . He ended up as a Show Champion. He was my best friend and after my husband passed away he kept me going until he had Colic . Our how I miss them both so much
This is probably the most adorable thing I've ever seen! I'm a horse person and this is one of my dreams. Being able to take a horse that no one wanted and earning its trust and seeing it reach its full potential. I hope someday that I'll get the chance.
First time viewer absolutely love yours and Milo’s story. You told it with such love and caring it it demonstrates what a well rounded horse Milo is but what a well rounded equestrian you are. I look forward to more of your journey. 🤩🤩🇦🇺🇦🇺
What a fine horse you have! I had one like him. She was my dad’s cow horse and my show horse barrel, poles, western pleasure, reining horse. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for me if I asked, other than cut cattle. She was daddy’s cow horse and not mine. Everyone needs one good horse in their lifetime and you certainly found yours!
I loved watching this video. You speak of Milo as I always have about my first horse, Patches, that I got in 1979. I was just 8 years old. You are an amazing rider and kicking butt as a young trainer. I look forward to seeing your and Milo's journey. Keep that faith; in yourself and your horses. And please remember to cut yourself some slack. Stay safe. 🐎🐎💞💞🏇🏇🥰🥰🙏🙏🙌🙌👏👏✌️✌️
Those tough horses are always the best imo, you learn as much from them as they do from you, and the progress you make is so rewarding it's worth all the moments of banging your head against the wall in frustration. What an adorable character Milo is, you're gonna have a wonderfully chaotic 20+ more years with him 😂
Watching him bucking you and you handling it like a pro is just so cool. You are a true cowgirl. The bareback riding is great too. My favorite moment was 07:05. Thanks for doing what you do, and for sharing! 🤠
That clip where he refused a fence and instead of punishing him you reassured and comforted him has me in tears. I feel so much regret for the years of punishment that I heaped on my own “difficult” horse. And I wondered why she never fully trusted me. 😢 Shelby, please don’t ever stop speaking out on the right way to train horses! Your advocacy is making a difference!
Omg. I have a Milo too and they are identical in personality!!! He's very emotional and reactive but an insanely quick thinker. I had to completely shift my ways of dealing with him and he too had been a really phenomenal teacher. Love this so much.
Milo: "Feelin' cute, might make mom eat dirt later, idk"
This is how you treat your best friend and buddy, yeah Milo loves you he is quite a character, one of the best friends you will ever have in your lifetime.
He's such a quirky, fascinating character. (Destroyer of chickens!) 😆
You should take Milo swimming in the ocean I think it would really like it and it would make for a really cool video.
I love how he acted like a fog running chicken back where it belongs which is not in his pens. It is so cute.
Milo is quite the comedian. He relishes every moment with his human. He's inquisitive and affectionate, he's a sweet guy.
They say things happen for a reason. You were given Milo ( and he you ) so you could both learn from each other. It's a perfect match.
Thank you for sharing all the lessons that Milo has gotten to show you through his eyes. Patience, determination, sassy, love, forgiveness, friendship, and more. What an amazing experience that you have been given the opportunity to learn. I agree that we humans judge animals too quickly and harshly, when really it all comes down to learning how to have respect for everything because we are all on this earth for a purpose. I think humanity would be better if we could look through the lens of horses!
Beautiful. The horse , the property, the freedom.
I have a bit of a tribute to the first horse I ever owned. She was a wild one I named Rosa as I found her in a field of roses. She was a appaloosa, strawberry roan, with the temper of a mustang. She wouldn't let anyone ride but me...all because me being young stupid me, had some sugar cubes in my pocket to calm her, and tried my best to get her to trust me. Around everyone else folks described her as "A demon mare!!!" but I'd go up to her, place my hand on her head, and just say "Hey darling." and she'd work with me. I found her when I was six, she died when I turned 13. I could tell she was out of time. That fire she had was gone but I decided that, for one last time, We'd ride together through the mountain. Before they put my darling to rest my uncle who owned her because I was six at the time and even now struggle to take care of my own horses by myself, and my aunt took the hair from Rosa's tail and mane and made it into a hat bad for me. Rosa was a odd mare....she had a white tail but a brown mane.....but that made her special....I'm 21 now, still struggling to keep good care of my horses but I try, and on a old Kodiak I wear a old brown and white horsehair hat band.....Keep an eye on me my darling....I'll be there eventually.
Its good to know that there is still good people in this world
Needed to hear that today, thank you!
@@virtualselfie6899 You’re over here too? Hi 🖤
@@jroppegard2624 Shelby is a wonderful horse trainer; she applies theory to practice and is so patient in communicating with her equines. Yes, I am a lover of horses and a lover of art, so this channel is awesome. Many blessings!
Absolutely amazing and utterly impossible without mutual relationship.
Loved all of this...but your mom losing her shit at the stalker at the kitchen window was SOOO GOOD!!
I lost it too!
Just a testimonial of what pure love can achieve. Magical to watch.
One man's trash, another man's treasure. This was wonderful to watch. He made you a better trainer and a better person for sure. Compassion and patience are so rare these days and so needed. He loves you, we can see. Thank you for the stalker moment with your adorable mom. So funny.
After a stressful day this is exactly what I needed to watch. Such a special relationship you have.
he is an incredible horse, your patience and flexibility really shows
He’s one of my favourite horses on RUclips. You absolutely have him the best chance of being his best self! He is stunning! And that blaze!
Lol!!!😂😂 I have laughed and laughed! I've never seen such a funny, goofy babe!! Loads of personality for sure! Wow! I love him!❤🐎❤️ Thank you for sharing all these precious moments!!!!Love your training methods and how you handle yourself! Amazing!!👏👏👏👏🙏🙏😘
Steve Young from Wales has a similar philosophy about horses. His channel is on RUclips, and the videos show how he helps horses overcome past trauma. Bravo to you for loving and accepting Milo.
Haha what a funny horse. He's a lickier and a kisser. He loves your smell. Thoroughly loved watching this. Rescue animals appreciate us far more. Thank you
Ohhhh such good kisses, your love and patience is shining through, it shows in the way he is with you. But you 2 are perfect for each other, you were his mentor and he yours. Match made in heavan.
Ah, Shelby, Milo and Shelby’s Mom. Thank you for sharing yourselves with us. I love hearing the uncontrollable laughter of your Mom 5:22 when Milo continues to stalk her at the kitchen window. Every moment here was priceless. Kudos and here’s to many, many more :)
That scene just popped up after I had left my comment on here for Shelby! I heard this uncontrollable laughing & when I looked to see what "Mama" was laughing at - you can see Milo staring at her through the kitchen window from outside! So totally hilarious & I loved it! 🤣
DOORKNOB you make life worth living. Thank you for the laughs, tears and gasps. Of course a thank you is being sent to Shelby and your Mom. ❤️
"You're such a buttbole" 😅👌🏻 my fav Shelby quote.
Milo being a chicken racist is just the most iconic thing and I never get sick of it 🤣❤
Wow, Milo, WOW ! Such a beautiful horse 🐴🐎💞 and you can tell how much he loves you, you are an amazing person for taking him on, and did such a wonderful job with him. Congrats to you 👌❤️🐎🐴
I have one of these. It's the "difficult" horses who teach you to listen before you speak. They change lives. Not just our lives, but the lives of all the horses we touch along the way. I wish every equestrian were lucky enough to meet their heart horse.
4:04 I love how your mother(?) told you to talk to him and reassure him.
Growing up, I was told to hit horses for refusing. It always angered me because these were the same people telling me that horses would throw you if they really didn’t want to jump and that the horses absolutely loved jumping. Like, anyone else getting some mixed messages here? Punish a horse for not doing something, but then tell people that the horse will show you when they don’t want to do it.
A few years back I saw a video where a young girl was riding a horse around an outdoor jumping area. Her horse looked absolutely exhausted and stumbled a few times, but when the horse refused a jump, the instructor told the young girl to-and I quote-“Put her in front of it (the jump) and spank her.” The horse refused a few more times (again, she was so tired that she was stumbling and at times nearly fell after jumping) but the girl was still told to spank the horse. I hate seeing young, impressionable riders being taught such methods. How do people like that instructor expect horses to show their riders when they’re not ready to do something or are too tired to do something when every time they do they’re punished for it? It doesn’t make sense.
But anyway, I just want to applaud you for being so compassionate with Milo when he refuses. It will make jumping a lot less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Will it jump they say when you see a 20 year old horse for sale to a good home , makes me angry , will it jump will it jump is just sad for too many horses We have one couldn’t jump if he tried but idiots still ask , will he jump , I say yes he will but he won’t ever have to with me
He is So...Perfect.
Very much enjoyed watching Milos video.
Thanks for sharing.
Milo looks exactly like my registered quarter horse I renamed "Larkspur". I bought Larkspur back in 1975 when I was 15yo for $350.00 with the money I earned changing sprinkler handlines and graveyard shift at Taggarres potato processing plant. It was one heck of a bargain price as his bloodlines were from grand and reserve champions'. Larkspur was 2yo and green broke. Not once did he ever put me in harms way and we had such a bond of trust and love. I was able to ride him free rein although somewhat nervous at 1st... riding bareback was my favorite! I was just thinking about Larkspur today and telling him I remember everything about him and I love him. Then, I watched this video today and said, 'Oh, my gosh! He looks just like Larkspur!" Thank you Universe for leading me to this particular, yet intentional video... and thank you to this lovely young lady for her rescue, respect, gentle and playful nature towards her beautiful and very intelligent, playful and handsome Milo. It was a grand pleasure and heartwarming to watch them flow in harmony together... such a splendor of beauty of two Souls entwined with love...💜
He may never be predictable,but he will always be fun
Wow. He’s absolutely gorgeous.
What a beautiful and funny video! 😍
What a remarkable transformation ! You are a wise young woman who has all the right instincts, patience, skill and determination to achieve what you did with Milo . Your gifts as a trainer will inspire anyone who shares a life with horses . Thank you for making this remarkable video .
Very sweet to watch you both grow together. He's certainly your heart horse. ❤️
Too many people have horses they treat as machines. A very lucky few will realize that they are dealing with a sensitive soul and make them a partner instead of a platform. I've been watching your journey with Milo for a while now, and you definitely have a partner. I love the thoughtful, compassionate and empathetic way you approach training.
He may not have been what you wanted but he was what you needed.
What a character 😂🤣😂🤣❤❤❤
It made my heart SO happy to see you ride Milo with no bridle, and to hear you use this technique with other horses. You can see the love and care you and Milo have developed for each other, and it's really heartwarming.
I love him so much!! Can’t believe I’ve been following your journey since I was in middle school, you’ve been my biggest riding and horse care inspiration and teacher. Here’s to many more years with this funky orange boy!
Milo is such a character!! He’s like a puppy instead of a horse.. I love his personality.. and that horse loves his mommy, LOL!! What’s with the lip?? Adorable!
I saw the puppy in him too. Love how he is with chickens.
your mom is absolutely adoreable
Milo is expressive. Animated.
Calm and cool around him is a great thing. Softness Is Strength. FACT.
I think Milo really has a thing for those chickens 😂
Apart from that, he’s a beautiful horse with amazing training!!! It’s incredible how much they can change and teach us
The horse I'm sitting on I bought in the mid 80s, 300lds underweight, bleached out in not great shape. First year in I discovered she'd been abused. Took 5 years to turn her around and retrained carefully. 1991 4 time state champion, 5 time honor roll horse. She also threw great babies. Best 15 years of my life, still miss her daily.
So enjoyed you 2, 🥰 perfection.
There is a new horse in my life that is super sensitive. He came to the barn I work at as a mostly unhandled 2yr old. For 30 days he did NOT want to be touched. Once he started initiating touch, it was ONE whisker. I thought that was a fluke, but he does it all the time. So, i go slow with him. Every day, we get a tiny bit further. There are times he flat isn’t interested.
I like the sensitivity. Shows promise.
You've done good job, girl. I'm 82 and have decades of horse experience. I like Milo. He's pretty cool 😎
Спасибо вам огромное люблю лошадей
I'm not sure why this video came up on my youtube suggestions. I've never been around horses much but I love all animals and I fell a little bit in love with Milo through this video. Thank you for giving him such a wonderful life and allowing him to express his quirky character. He really shines both physically and through his personality!
Milo is so generous and patient with his human.
Thank you for a lovely video. He’s a lucky horse and you’re a lucky girl, and let’s not forget your lovely supportive mum🤗.
I love seeing the growth of both of you!
That was really beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Milo still presents with stallion qualities, the relationship you have with him - is exceptional.
Bless ❤️
beautiful story
Simply beautiful. Thank you and may God bless you 🙏
It's pretty obvious that Milo really adores his human. That's a very special bond. :)
Thank you for sharing, that was a great story.
Ehat a beautiful horse story. I had a difficult horse a while back & I still miss him. It’s a special bond.
Milo says get it? "It's the Milo way or the highway!" Love it, who's training who? 😆 We all watching this video are sending horse hugs and kisses to Milo ❤💋. He's so beautiful! So glad you adopted him and used great understanding and love for him.
He is absolutely perfect I just love him what a funny boy ❤❤😂😂
I wish all horse story’s had this ending and life. What a beautiful farm and area you have . So lucky to have your mother involved and a lover of horses
It's amazing how we love our ❤️ horses cute lil quirks when others think it's misbehaving etc. it's what makes em so special to us. I'm blessed to have had my ❤️ horse for 18.5 years of his 19 year life and he's just outside with his cream draft blind gf and getting used to my newly adopted EMM mustang mare. Milo is such a special boy, I love seeing him in your videos.
Great story and lesson for us all. Kudos.
He is an amazing character! I love horses that have a lot of character. He's full of himself, smart funny very capable. He's seriously gorgeous as well. Really filled out so.beautifully.
My sister had a stallion for 33 years and he was the best boy. He had funny little quirks, especially with me. I miss him. He showed me that having a stallion isn't always a big dangerous thing like so many people think. He was very even tempered and had a sweetness.
Such an inspiring journey!
I hope to achieve a similar connection with my mare some day. She may not be a rescue, but rather a well-bred showjumping warmblood with amazing bloodlines, who I DEFINITELY couldn't have afforded if it wasn't for her sensitive nature - in a sense similar to Milo a think. Her previous owners sold her to me for fairly cheap as even after 20 or so sessions, she was still very afraid of the rider (or any movement on her back - not surprising as they told my trainer they whipped her on her first ride because she didn't listen; also she had her back scanned and is healthy before anyone comes at me haha), hard to catch in the field and therefore her training required time they simply didn't have. She was the first horse I viewed, and I instantly fell in love and knew I couldn't leave without her - even though I knew I was in for a lot of work and wouldn't be riding for a few months. When she came home, she was extremely ear shy, wouldn't let me pick up her feet and was so scared and tense I thought her eyes were going to fall out of their sockets. I spent nearly three months only lunging, doing ground work, cuddling and sitting in the field with her. Now she'll lift her feet for me with just a tap on the leg while loose in the field; she lets me pet her ears and even put on a fly mask without panic! The only thing she's struggling with is accepting the bridle, as it is more difficult to pull over the ears without contact (she'll reach for the bit on her own but hates everything else - lifts her head up and as I'm short, makes it more difficult for me to reach her ears and pull on the crown piece). Funny thing - my trainer got her gelding from the same people 6 years back, and he had the EXACT same problem. Took her over three years to fix it.
I sat on her for the first time three weeks ago, and we finally trotted a bit on our 4th ride yesterday. She's completely relaxed at walk now, on a loose rein with her neck nice and stretched - before I got her, I was warned she had to be kept on a tight rein or she'd gallop off in panic. I definitely think using positive reinforcement only and being kept outside with friends 24/7 helped a ton, and she is a completely different horse now! Comes towards me whenever I come to see her/take her in to work, no running away. There's still a long road ahead of us, but every day I am more and more sure it's all worth it. Thank you for showing me, and everyone else that difficult horses are worth it, and that there is no need to rush. Slow, but steady training can do so much for a horse. :)
It's nice to rewatch this, really well put together
I laughed tears 😅😅😅 Milo is definitely a special horse with a big heart 🐎💖
Wonderful wonderful wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this video. X
What a happy beautiful horse. Great job!!!
He has a beautiful trot and canter and gallop. He looked incredible galloping on the straight you have. He has a beautiful softness in his eyes.
What a wonderful addition to your life!
Milo is such a character! You are lucky to have great partner over the years!
Good horses keep them forever
what a beauty he became!
You've done SO many amazing things with Milo and also allowed him to be himself. Beautiful life lesson for you too. Keep up the incredible work in the Equestrian realm.
I so enjoyed your story with MILO . He is amazing. He has such a wonderful personality. So fun to watch him interact. Good job on your training. You choose to do better for the horse which is so nice to see . Love that. Enjoy him. You don't get too many Milo's. I Lost my horse after 23 yrs who I raised from a year old. She was my soul horse which I lost about 2 yrs ago. Loved her & still miss her. Always be open to listen & connect with them. It is important to them that they are heard.
Shelby, what an excellent horse trainer you are! Milo was stress bucking like an ADHD child (my 9-year-old child) but now is "bucking for fun." This is wonderful. He is so loving to you.
Wishing you the best. You and Milohave learned so much together, good luck.
This is really great. Gotta say your mom is the best part about this video.
Wow what a transformation beautiful stories of these horses journey from fear to confidence ❤❤❤❤❤love milo funny faces 😂
4:04 "Talk to him... tell him it's alright..."
I love this so much. Speaking to an animal, consoling them does so much more good than freaking out or getting upset at it. This is the way to do it 👏🏼👏🏼
What a cracking horse!
Well done on recuseing him
I recused on from bad treatment and going too meat man ! He trusted know one but my late husband and I worked on him . He ended up as a Show Champion. He was my best friend and after my husband passed away he kept me going until he had Colic . Our how I miss them both so much
that horse is lucky to have a dam good rider.
This is probably the most adorable thing I've ever seen! I'm a horse person and this is one of my dreams. Being able to take a horse that no one wanted and earning its trust and seeing it reach its full potential. I hope someday that I'll get the chance.
Milo is so pretty!
What a hugh personality!!
First time viewer absolutely love yours and Milo’s story. You told it with such love and caring it it demonstrates what a well rounded horse Milo is but what a well rounded equestrian you are. I look forward to more of your journey. 🤩🤩🇦🇺🇦🇺
I love his strides !
Fantastic horse
What a fine horse you have! I had one like him. She was my dad’s cow horse and my show horse barrel, poles, western pleasure, reining horse. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for me if I asked, other than cut cattle. She was daddy’s cow horse and not mine. Everyone needs one good horse in their lifetime and you certainly found yours!
Why I'm watching this when I have zero knowledge about horses?
It really nice video... Keep doing it...
I loved watching this video. You speak of Milo as I always have about my first horse, Patches, that I got in 1979. I was just 8 years old. You are an amazing rider and kicking butt as a young trainer. I look forward to seeing your and Milo's journey. Keep that faith; in yourself and your horses. And please remember to cut yourself some slack. Stay safe. 🐎🐎💞💞🏇🏇🥰🥰🙏🙏🙌🙌👏👏✌️✌️
Those tough horses are always the best imo, you learn as much from them as they do from you, and the progress you make is so rewarding it's worth all the moments of banging your head against the wall in frustration. What an adorable character Milo is, you're gonna have a wonderfully chaotic 20+ more years with him 😂
Watching him bucking you and you handling it like a pro is just so cool. You are a true cowgirl. The bareback riding is great too. My favorite moment was 07:05. Thanks for doing what you do, and for sharing! 🤠
You have done a excellent job with milo, he is a real character. Thank you for sharing your beautiful rescue pony. God bless.🐎🐴🙏
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I laughed, smiled, and loved your video. Milo is a beautiful horse. Good luck in your business.
That clip where he refused a fence and instead of punishing him you reassured and comforted him has me in tears. I feel so much regret for the years of punishment that I heaped on my own “difficult” horse. And I wondered why she never fully trusted me. 😢
Shelby, please don’t ever stop speaking out on the right way to train horses! Your advocacy is making a difference!
Omg. I have a Milo too and they are identical in personality!!! He's very emotional and reactive but an insanely quick thinker. I had to completely shift my ways of dealing with him and he too had been a really phenomenal teacher. Love this so much.
He has a so thankful and smart head just when you look at him.. Melts my heart
What a beautiful video, thank you for sharing your journey with Milo
What a beautiful amazing horse and funny too.
Love this video !!!n Milo touched my heart 💜 ❤️