I have been riding for 51 years now. I have done it all, from show jumping, to Dressage, to Alta Escuela, Polo, eventing, circus tricks, liberty, volting, driving, starting colts and feral horses. And I am still learning! It never ends. You are doing great, just keep the faith and the love for your horses. Sending you much love and light, greetings from Guatemala.
Without sounding condescending.. I am really proud of you! Sticking with it, standing your ground with the "haters" and embracing the fear of rejection are all great attributes of a wonderful gypsy equestrian :) ((hugs))
Since riding is one of the smaller fragments of horseownership, its very safe to say that you are still an amazing horseperson! The way you care about your horses especially in self management is very exemplary. As for Zara, I know that you might have a deadline for your trip, but do not worry if your progress is not as fast as the mean progress. With animals in general and horses in perticular, time is usually your friend. As long as you have time and patience, things will work out and the horses will thank it to you. Every horse is different and especially with the wild horses you do not have their history. If you havent already, maybe also recheck her mineralisation. I am unsure how your ground situation in the states are, but here in germany zinc and selene are a rarity and especially zinc deficiency can cause horses to see worse and therefore get spooked more easily. We had a case like that at our stables. 😊
The world forgets that everyone has to start somewhere with any skill. I think we need to start appreciating the effort as much as the end result. The animals that take a little more time to gain the trust of always turn out to be the most loyal in the end (in my experience). I think Zara will eventually be a fantastic horse. Keep going!! Any and all progress is impressive to me!
I hate the riding standards of "equestrians" the pressure they put on people. I used to get so anxious about not riding my horse enough or not showing. Marina, you do you! You have a beautiful heart and the equestrian world needs more of you!
Please don't ever agree with the hate comments that you are a bad rider. That is so sad to hear you say that. You are not a bad rider and you can't judge bad riding off a trail ride clip anyways. I enjoy your adventures, hang in there. Slow progress is still progress! Try for a little better than yesterday and you win
this is why you're my favorite horsey youtuber. you're not a super advanced rider or have the opportunity to ride every day like most famous equestrian youtubers do, you just make yt videos because it's fun. you deserve a million subs
i respect you so much- i want you to know every time you get in the ring with your wild horses and teach them and have them teach you, you get better at being a horse person. you got this
Ok. I haven’t watch the whole video yet. But having ridden with you, in the dark, galloping through the woods, jumping logs bareback, you are a killer rider! You maybe don’t have the year under you belt. But I can tell you, I was/am always impressed by you!!! You set inspiring goals and pushed me to be a better horsewoman.
This video turned out to be really encouraging for me! My horse who I’ve had for about three years has had extreme overreach injuries on both his front his front fetlocks. We found out over a month ago and have had about three vet visits for him I’m really scared to get back in the saddle but this was comforting! I make videos!
Thank you for always being so real to us! This is helping me see that it’s not all butterflies and rainbows, and that their are always obstacles. I really look up to you!
You may not be as good of a rider as some, but you are an amazing Equestrian. Every other quality needed is top notch, you aren’t in it for the money and just love spending time around horses and riding them- you take such good care of them and never give up when training. I hope you keep up that attitude and continue to work with Zara and Zinfandel (Not sure how to spell it-).
U go at your own pace, u don’t need to meet up to others standards just yours we watch your youtube channel to see what you do, and see you do what you love, it’s your life, we are just a part of it. Nobody is perfect at it and it isn’t just you it is Zara too. Love ur channel and love watching ur journey! God Bless and have a great 2022!
Don't be so hard on yourself. You're not a bad rider. It's actually really refreshing to see a regular person with horses on youtube. I didn't start following you to see an olympian show their skills. I love how honest you are with us. God bless you
Sweetie, I really think that what you’re doing with the mustangs IS a learning process that will make you a better horsewoman. That in itself will help tremendously hen you climb in the saddle. You’re doing great and I’m very proud of you! Horsemanship is a never ending learning experience, even with decades under my belt, I am still learning. I’ve even been back on! A wise man always says slow is fast (thank you Mr Misner) so please don’t feel like you’re failing. Every horse is trial and error as each is different and have different paces they process and set backs are absolutely normal more so with mustangs in the gentling process than any other. I adore your determination and honesty. Keep doing what you’re doing! ❤️❤️❤️
Don't worry about being "slow." Training a mustang is the masterclass when it comes to horses and even very experienced trainers struggle with it sometimes.
I totally relate with the riding skills situation. I've had horses my whole life, but I've never taken a lesson and never done any serious riding, just pleasure. Sometimes I have to set my pride aside and admit, I AM NOT A GREAT RIDER. Just because I have horses doesn't mean I'm amazing and perfect on a professional level.
I don’t think you are a failure! You have truly inspired me to train horses in the future! You’ve shown the good times and the bad and that’s what I love about your channel! You show that life isn’t always perfect but is still amazing! Also your super funny and that’s something amazing to have! Thanks!
Nobody expects you to be a top rider. You are not a bad rider considering much you have ridden, especially since you didn’t start when you were super young like most equestrians. Do not listen to those kinds of people because over half of them aren’t that good themselves (if they even ride). Marina you are amazing, and the work you’ve accomplished with Zara and Zinfandel and even Zurreal is astounding. It is difficult to even imagine the amount of patience you need when training wild mustangs and you appear to have endless amounts of it (even if you don’t you still have more than most people). Don’t give up!
Please know that you don't have to have a ton of progress to show off in your videos! I genuinely love to watch you how you put all the footage together and just listen to you talk about it. I missed the regular videos after Zurreal left and it's been such a treat to have them back with Zara and Zinfindel. Thank you for bringing us along with you on your journey.
Girl you got this! I struggle with the feeling of failure too when I put myself against others but trust the process, trust yourself, and trust the pace that Zara is setting. It's going to be so worth it when you look back on this and see how far you have come together ❤️
You are courageous for living your life in front of an audience! Don’t let the haters get to you. Thank you for giving mustangs a home! Love all your content!!!
Hey girl, relax! Don't listen to the internet trainers and bullies. So don't worry! You don't need to explain yourself to us! I just enjoy watching you learn as I learn myself. Thank you for always showing us your progress! It'll help me learn when I do the same thing in the future!
It doesn’t matter if you are an Olympian rider or not, i love your channel and your videos always brighten up my day. So take as long as you need with Zara, because we’ll all be here to support you when things get harder
Please don’t be stressed about how much and what you are posting. We all know that you try your hardest and we all appreciate it vary much. Horses are all different in their own ways. Zara may have a conversation that is unaware because she can’t get checked out. Again, PLEASE don’t stress about how much progress it takes at it time for the horses. We all know that she has her own special personality. We love you lots! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
WOW, you successfully dewormed her! It might sound weird, but that must have been a bit of a relief to see that she was shedding the bot fly larva.... to know that there was something that was likely bothering her and that you fixed it! Keep going Marina! It's hard when you are learning something new, especially with horses-- you get to a point where you have learned enough to feel like you are pretty good and competent....then you learn even more and you feel like you don't know anything! We have all been there. Thanks again for sharing your journey. Anyone judging you should try it themselves--- we all know it's harder than it looks.
You’re doing amazing! It’s so hard to crack the mystery of why the get so nervous, but you’re well in your way. Hopefully it’s ok to give a mini brainstorm: anything to support gut health and hormones is amazing. Forgive me if the supplements you chose cover these bases, I didn’t have the chance to google them. I appreciate you sharing your journey. I’m not an expert, but I love how thoughtful you are with all your critters. Also, you own a Mali so you’re a professional in my book! 👌🏻❤️
She is so humble and it is so sad that people are bashing her.Nobody is perfect and she is trying. So YOU GO GIRL! I even use the method that you use on Zara on my fully trained horse and now we are closer than ever she feels less mandated to do it. So thank you, for bringing this method to my attention.
I'd say Zara's training is going well, don't be ashamed! I think the riding you do is okay, you don't need to be "the best rider" to adopt a mustang if your horsemanship is already great! Good job! :) Also I'm gonna point out that weeks ago you couldn't even brush her, now she's getting closer! It progress, I promise.
Ignore the mean comments because you are amazing! You are only starting out especially with the mustangs and some horses take different training methods in different ways. It really isn’t your fault that you haven’t been able to ride and you are still a equestrian without a rideable horse. You still love and care about your horses and the fact that you are talking with the creator of the program is absolutely amazing! This just shows how devoted you are to your horses and their training! Thank you so much for putting out videos for us because it really does make our days!
I want to say that I think you are on the right path, only optimistic about the time it will take. You will get where you’re going, let it take all the time you and your horses need and you all will be happy campers in the end. Wishing you a fabulous journey! 💚
Hey! I’m so glad you felt comfortable opening up to us about this! Any progress is great! I know it’s disappointing when it doesn’t come as fast as what’s ideal but you’re doing great! Keep heart, you can do this! 💛
Huge props for this video. You don't need to be perfect, you don't need to make incredible progress, you don't need to be above average just because you decide to share your journey. In fact, it can be comforting to see people struggle because - let's be honest - most of us do. I've been working with my share horse for years now and have "achieved" little in that time compared to what folks accomplish in the mustang makeovers. Do I still enjoy my time at the stable? Yes, of course. And that's what it is really about. You were very clear from the get go that you are sharing a process not a tutorial. And real life processes are messy. Watching only professional equestrians succeed on their first try can be disheartening when one (as an amateur) tries and doesn't manage to compete. So you do you, those of us who enjoy watching your progress will continue to do so and those who are only here to be a nuisance can continue wasting everybody's time if that's what they really want (my condolences, your lives must be sad). :)
I know many professional riders with long years of experience that are complete assholes to their horses and then I know people that have never been around horses and yet they they develop such a wonderful bond… You got this, you have the heart ♥️
I love how original and down to earth you are, and you are amazing .👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Your channel is exactly what I look for in a channel that I eventually subscribe to. Honesty and sweetness. Keep it up. Ignore the trolls. Love seeing your journey - as well as all the laughter you bring :-)
I think you have made such amazing progress both with yourself and with Zara! I do think you're being really hard on yourself. You clearly love working with these horses and have the massive amount of calm patience to do well with it (and it is really inspiring to be able to watch you grow and learn in the process!). And you are NOT a bad rider. An inexperienced one, sure, but there is nothing wrong with that. You love riding, you are always putting your horses first, and you aren't pushing yourself or your horses beyond your limits. Personally, I feel like THAT'S what makes a good rider. I think you are doing great and I'm excited to keep watching you work with Zara, even if there isn't any progress in a video, it's really inspiring to see you being patient with her and learning the solutions you come up with. Please keep being you and doing the things you love!!!
You’re one of the few people that will do a video about horses that are difficult and I really appreciate it because I learn a lot from you I think you’re an amazing Horse trainer you just don’t know it I think Jesus put you there for a reason and you have to celebrate that you are a really special person and I just try to make you feel good but I just love watching you you make me smile
You are doing so good with Zara and you are amazing with all of your horses! Zara and Zynny have come so far and you are an amazing horse person and trainer! You don’t have to be professional to be good. Keep doing what your doing and never give up! 💕
Just wanted to say, as a non rider (I have ridden and kept horses), I really enjoy your channel, especially your learning and learning to train your mustangs. Also operant conditioning is not that easy, its so easy to miss cues or too cue a different behaviour than you're after. Keep going, keep checking, you will get there....and remember to enjoy the process. :D
I love your attitude. You can only explain what you are/aren't to people so many times, and its on them if they want to listen. Harder done than said, I know, but please pay as little attention to their bs as possible. I genuinely look up to you when it comes to training my own horse, your approach and patience to everything is really inspiring and please please keep up the great work
I admire your perseverance with Zara sometimes training takes an more time then we want. just remember that sometime with animals training my have set backs and don’t you worry about the that training book you are taking all the time she needs. Same with riding we have set backs and your horse going lame is one of them and if and when you are able to get back into the saddle we will all be here to watch your journey and it will be a good refresher for some people including me!! Thank you so much and keep up the great work!
I’m sorry that people have been writing hurtful comments. You’re doing everything you can to do what’s right by you and your horses. Although your perspective is valid, my heart is sad about your negative self talk.😔 You are amazing! You are inspiring! Trust your heart. Sometimes we question our decisions but it all happens for a reason and is a part of this big journey. Everyone’s path looks different and I’d say yours is pretty epic. One day you’ll look back and think “Wow!” Your horses are lucky to have you. I’m proud of you and will be continuing to cheer you on!
Horsemanship always seems to be one step forward three steps back. All you can do is hang in there and keep practicing and learning. Everyone starts somewhere. I really don’t know why people are so mean. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Okay I hope you see this because I'm about to get real ;) I watch and thoroughly enjoy your videos. I've never heard of (or attempted) the new training methods you are using on your mustangs and I enjoy watching the theory behind it unfold. I am a 37F who started with quarter horses, training them for cattle work and then working on a stud farm from age 12 in Montana. I now live in the UK with my own horse and currently working with other people's horses to back or bring back into work (one horse I have on hospice- keeping him comfy and active until he's ready to cross the bridge). LIke you, I also started working with children (mine had special needs) and then went back into horses after several years of that. Just a little background so you can understan where I'm coming from. As you know, horses have MANY disciplines. Most people who love horses understand that and appreciate that we only know what we know and that our best skills are going to be in specific areas; some are great at grounwork, others at eventing/show jumping, others can stick to the saddle despite riding a rodeo bronc and others pull wagons or do dressage. Decent people who know what we know, will praise any attempt you make to reach into another discipline- for example, I do join up, backing, hacking (trail rides in the UK) and cattle horses- ask me to clear a round show jumping and I'll show you how many times a person can look ridiculous on a horse ;) The only exception to this rule of acceptance and general comradery are Barn Witches, and I'm sorry to tell you they live on both continents ;) A barn witch can be recognised by their ability to tell everyone else that they are doing things wrong, but they can't show you how to do it right because they don't ride, or don't know how to do what you're doing. Anyone poking holes in your ability is telling you loud and clear that they have no idea what they're talking about :) And they are on every yard from farm barns to eventing, racing and retirement livery yards ;) You can't escape them, you can't prove them wrong (because you'll never see them doing the things you apparently are so bad at) and you can't shut them up.... so learn to filter what you listen to
Oh that is so sad that people commented mean things I really enjoy your videos and your honesty about your horse journey. If is hard to watch perfect people all the time and is encouraging to see someone with the same difficulties as you.
You are doing great. Some horses just need more time. You’ll figure it out with her and she’ll be able to get her teeth and a vet check done. You are doing a great job because you love her. You and Britta inspired me to start my own mustang journey. We adopted 2 mares in the previous IA and we get to pick them up next month. I’ve always wanted my own horse since I was a little girl and I finally get to live my dream. You are funny, smart, beautiful, and talented. Keep up the great work!!
This video was just what I needed. Been a horrible past couple of weeks and pretty much lost it today when i was attempting to trot. My poor pony has to deal with a tired and fed up rider (not necessarily with him) and a sack of potatoes in the saddle. We did go on a nice walk afterwards, which calmed us both down.
Marina, I have to tell you some things... you are the most determined, hard working, and beautiful person. I love that you don't give up or let the mean people get to you. You are such an inspiration.❤You may not be the most experienced rider but that's okay!! you have the biggest heart and are doing the best for you and your horses. I love you and your channel and all your beautiful horses!!💞Keep dreaming and never give up!!
Keep going Marina. I get what you mean when you say you are fed up with people saying you aren't a good rider, I get the same thing with people asking me why I look after horses but don't ride. Something that helped me and my rescue pony a lot with the deworming was putting apple juice into the empty worming syringes, I could feed him the juice and he got a reward for standing nicely. It still took a long time but it definitely helped.
Don't listen to anyone who says stuff like that. Riding comes with time and it isn't the easiest. If you work hard and stay determined you will be able to do anything on a horse! Also Zara is doing great some horses don't make as much progress as fast as others. She's made so much progress since last time and I can't wait to see what you teach her next!!!
You're very brave for taking on a mustang and for showing your methods and progress to the whole internet! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to save a precious life. One thing I found very helpful for my miniatures who are little stinkers for dewormer, there is a pour-on version which is made for cattle. If you can brush your horse, you can pour on this stuff. It works well (Ivermectin). The brand is AVL, it comes in a 5litre jug (just over a gallon, I think about 1.25 gal) and a mini only takes 15mls or one Tbsp. An average horse dose is 50-70 mls or 2-3 oz.
Couldn’t wait for a zara update! You’ll get there, we’re all rooting for you because we believe you and zara will go far! (Don’t forget your turning into a professional mustang trainer!) I laughed when you said the,”why didn’t I get a horse i could ride?” Because I totally get that! When I bought my tb I thought I could be riding 24/7, but nope 😂 year later and still doing ground work 🙄
I'm glad that you are able to use your channel to learn different techniques and tricks to use on new horses and to make it in the view of you learning to ride. Horses are not made in days but made in months or years I love watching you learn and it gives me ideas
I completely understand how you feel in this video. I never got to do anything with my horse dream when I was younger, until I was in college and realized I was an adult that could do whatever I wanted. So I studied horses for 10 years, and when I was 29 I bought my first horse. I'm only 30 now if that tells you anything. But when I first started out I worked at a rescue with horses that were not healthy enough to be rideable, so while I'm definitely very advanced with groundwork and Liberty work I'm just not as good of a rider as people think I should be due to the major lack of practice. Unfortunately my horse now is green, which we are making huge progress on, but it's going slowly. So I ride solid trained horses as often as possible, but the lack of ability when riding can get really frustrating. Hang in there. We'll all get where we want to be eventually, and for now we'll just have to focus on enjoying the journey ❤️
Early!! I love this channel! Cozi, Zara, and Zinnifindel are sooo adorable!! You are a very good rider, don’t always believe people! Congratulations on over 50K subscribers! I wish I had that many! Lol 😝
You are so inspiring to me as someone who has spent some time around horses here and there but not consistently I dream of one day being able to have a horse but know that at 22 with severe anxiety, I am years away from that possibility. And I had to move to a rural area where there aren’t even any lesson barns around… so watching your journey is helping me to get my satisfaction of watching horses lol.
You’re doing a great job.👏👏👏 Training horses is always difficult. All horses respond differently. Take the amount of time your horse needs. Oftentimes, it a case of two steps forward and one step back. Just be patient. I’ve found that when working with horses you have to work on “horse time” not “human time”.
I think what you are doing is amazing. It says soo much about a person's character when they are working with a horse like Zara. It requires unbelievable patience. Well done 👏. I also admire your bravery in putting it onto RUclips. Don't let those rude fools bother you. Much love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤ 🐴
I can’t believe that someone would say that you are not a good rider. You had started riding not too long ago, and you have not ridden in a long time as well. I feel out of practice when I don’t ride for a week. 😂 You are doing great with Zara, I love how you are using positive reinforcement! I have a mustang too, and I know how silly they can be, one day they make huge progress , and the next your back to square one. You got this! 😀
Every equestrian is learning even the best/most talented equestrians struggle and are consistently learning and evolving in there riding, I love watching your videos and watching your progress with Zara and zinnie! Don’t let them get to you people don’t like to watch people succeed, learn and do well.
Doing so well don’t put yourself down there you are a amazing person and for some reason this path has been chosen and in the end it will be totally worth it♥️
I am finishing my binge and about caught up. I have enjoyed your videos. It started with your funnies, but has grown as you have taken on the challenge of training your mustangs. Thank you for the updates and sharing your learning progress. Everyone has to learn according to their own abilities, from humans to horses. Ignore any flack you receive from those who were born perfect do not realize it takes time for the rest of us mortals to learn. I look forward to more of your learning path to come.
Marina, you are doing amazing! Progress is progress, no matter how long it takes. You can do this! I know you can. Ignore all those comments from people who JUST DON'T GET IT. They aren't in the experience. You are. You are amazing!! Great job on your progress with Zara, Zinny, and every other mustang. Thank you so much for all of your amazing content.
What?!?! Some people are so mean. So what if you’re not the best rider out there. You’re kind to your horses and want to learn. Especially since you’re always honest about your experience. I love seeing your journey and I hope you continue to post ;)
Keep the faith! Seeing slow progress has to be hard, but celebrate even the babiest of steps! And we are all in a journey of learning - you are not alone! ❤️❤️❤️
Old lady 60+ yrs with horses here. You do you. Took 2 yrs to get a goofy horse I bought to figure stuff out, they're all different. Horses don't read, follow our training timeliness or follow facebook and youtube.. You're not a bad rider, you're a novice rider. Takes time, years and years and years. Be nice to yourself, your content is entertaining and funny. Your willingness to learn and patience are your most important horse attributes. Stay safe and thank you.
Good for you. Zara is fortunate to have you train her. You are king, resourceful and patient. I think you will find some answers when you can finally vet check her.
I think you are a great rider! Don’t be hard on your self! ❤️ I mean it’s not your fault Kazi went lame, I understand that you are not a horse trainer, and I think that you are doing your best and you are AMAZING! I follow your journey because you are awesome and I love that you keep adopting wild mustangs! No body is perfect and I don’t expect you to be perfect! I love you so much! And don’t listen to all of those mean comments. They are all lies and those people who are being rude are probably annoyed about something else. I’m praying for you and your whole Family! Love you! ❤️❤️❤️
I am so amazed by your vulnerability and humility when it comes to this channel. Why anyone would criticize or belittle you is beyond ugly. I always told my girls- “ hurting people hurt people” . It has been a delight to watch you and I will be fun to see what you are up to next! Keep doing YOU. The world needs authentic people on you tube and on social medial and in general.
The horse community can be so divided. You can find some of the most supportive friends who encourage you and help you, and then there are people who tell you that you suck no matter how hard you work or how much you improve. Forget those people. You are in the for the love of those horses and that's what matters!
Well... your a way better rider then I am! I can only sit on a horse bareback at a walk being led. You and Zara are improving all the time! I don't know much about horses but you sure are being patient with that crazy girl. Great work don't give up!!! God Bless
I am I guess relatively new to following your channel and had no idea this was your story. It's honestly so inspiring, especially for people like myself who've not had the opportunity to ride but want to learn. I think trying to train a mustang comes from the idea that you want to learn and start from the beginning. The fact that you have educated yourself & taught yourself so much is not only inspiring but it shows others that it's a very realistic dream and attainable. The caveat is maintaining realistic expectations in growth. You're amazing! Thank you for openly sharing with us. Is there a video link to how you started learning about horses, and what it takes to home, feed, and care for them?
Every time you talk about not having enough progress for a certain amount of time, I just hug you - and say TIME DOES NOT MATTER! The whole concept of a challenge done in a specific amount of days seems so odd to me. There will always be ups and downs, big and small setbacks we can't control. You never know how long things will take, and you do such an amazing job of trying your very best and putting the horse first. I think that is SO much more important than being able to do specific things within a set timeframe. Especially with a wild horse, where we have no idea what they have been through or the physical issues they can have. Riding skills, horse training skills and all that can be learned, but you already have the most important skills needed - Your compassion, love, and willingness to learn!
Your doing AMAZING!!! don’t listen to the rude comments, they are just hatters, and if you know Miranda sings “HATERS BACK OFF” remember that training a horse is hard work and your doing amazing for your 2nd time, just think of how well you did with zin, and don’t only focus on the bad :) keep up the good work!
You are doing awesome! Any progress at all is steps in the right direction. I have a mustang pony that I got in 2020 who was halter trained when I got him, and I've (with help and advice) worked with him towards turning him into a model saddle horse. Almost 2 years and he's only been cantered under saddle twice and not by me, so I definitely relate to feeling lacking or like a failure. I am not a strong rider or professional trainer and sometimes I feel like I should just give him up to someone who really knows what they're doing and could help him reach his full potential quicker, but, we get along great and have fun together and that's what matters. You are doing great with Zara and Zinny and I look forward to seeing what you guys do together!
Hi thank you so much for your honesty! Your video was great as always. Honestly, you not being the perfecty perfect pro is the reason I like watching your videos. I really like how you love your horses and learn so much still. I am not the best rider myself and I feel much pressure comparing to other riders, who want to be "the best at everything they do". I love that you are so down to earth and dealing with your horses in a great way, while not being a professional. That gives me hope to learn an lot, too while I am not "the bestiebest" myself. You do great, love your vids. Those "pros" mourning about you are just boring. ;)
First off everyone was a beginner at some point. Also, you are doing it the right way! It’s more than okay to be a beginner, and to have a coach/trainer/mentor is the right way to do it. You’re learning, you’ll make mistakes and that’s okay! I’ve been doing horses my whole life and wouldn’t have the guts to do a wild mustang so good for you!
I so enjoy you sharing your journey here with us! It's been a huge inspiration to me, while I was waiting to finally get my own horse :D It's tough sometimes only seeing the pros, or championship riders, sharing their journeys, and you're someone I can relate to a lot (at least through the internet! haha) And, not having an entire childhood of riding lesson experience does not make someone a bad rider... I've been an instructor on and off for over 5 years now (on and off because I had a baby), had up to 50 students per week my busiest summer, and you're not a bad rider at all! Champion olympian dressage rider? Lol no, at least not yet, but that's what makes your channel so enjoyable and relatable - we don't have to be "the worlds best" to share our experiences :D We can just be here because we love it, and want to grow our skills in it, and it's fun! I'm so glad to be here watching, and thanks for sharing your horsey life with us!
I have been riding for 51 years now. I have done it all, from show jumping, to Dressage, to Alta Escuela, Polo, eventing, circus tricks, liberty, volting, driving, starting colts and feral horses. And I am still learning! It never ends. You are doing great, just keep the faith and the love for your horses. Sending you much love and light, greetings from Guatemala.
Without sounding condescending.. I am really proud of you! Sticking with it, standing your ground with the "haters" and embracing the fear of rejection are all great attributes of a wonderful gypsy equestrian :) ((hugs))
Since riding is one of the smaller fragments of horseownership, its very safe to say that you are still an amazing horseperson! The way you care about your horses especially in self management is very exemplary. As for Zara, I know that you might have a deadline for your trip, but do not worry if your progress is not as fast as the mean progress. With animals in general and horses in perticular, time is usually your friend. As long as you have time and patience, things will work out and the horses will thank it to you. Every horse is different and especially with the wild horses you do not have their history. If you havent already, maybe also recheck her mineralisation. I am unsure how your ground situation in the states are, but here in germany zinc and selene are a rarity and especially zinc deficiency can cause horses to see worse and therefore get spooked more easily. We had a case like that at our stables. 😊
Cool ich bin auch aus Deutschland :)
I'm so glad we're getting a Zara update! What you do is amazing, thanks for showing us everything you do
The world forgets that everyone has to start somewhere with any skill. I think we need to start appreciating the effort as much as the end result. The animals that take a little more time to gain the trust of always turn out to be the most loyal in the end (in my experience). I think Zara will eventually be a fantastic horse. Keep going!! Any and all progress is impressive to me!
I hate the riding standards of "equestrians" the pressure they put on people. I used to get so anxious about not riding my horse enough or not showing. Marina, you do you! You have a beautiful heart and the equestrian world needs more of you!
SOOOOO I'm switching "bad" to "inexperienced"!!! YOU'RE DOING GREAT and I love watching you have a kinda similar journey to mine
Please don't ever agree with the hate comments that you are a bad rider. That is so sad to hear you say that. You are not a bad rider and you can't judge bad riding off a trail ride clip anyways.
I enjoy your adventures, hang in there. Slow progress is still progress! Try for a little better than yesterday and you win
this is why you're my favorite horsey youtuber. you're not a super advanced rider or have the opportunity to ride every day like most famous equestrian youtubers do, you just make yt videos because it's fun. you deserve a million subs
i respect you so much- i want you to know every time you get in the ring with your wild horses and teach them and have them teach you, you get better at being a horse person. you got this
Ok. I haven’t watch the whole video yet. But having ridden with you, in the dark, galloping through the woods, jumping logs bareback, you are a killer rider! You maybe don’t have the year under you belt. But I can tell you, I was/am always impressed by you!!! You set inspiring goals and pushed me to be a better horsewoman.
Awww ISLA! Thank you girlie
This video turned out to be really encouraging for me! My horse who I’ve had for about three years has had extreme overreach injuries on both his front his front fetlocks. We found out over a month ago and have had about three vet visits for him I’m really scared to get back in the saddle but this was comforting!
I make videos!
Thank you for always being so real to us! This is helping me see that it’s not all butterflies and rainbows, and that their are always obstacles. I really look up to you!
You may not be as good of a rider as some, but you are an amazing Equestrian. Every other quality needed is top notch, you aren’t in it for the money and just love spending time around horses and riding them- you take such good care of them and never give up when training. I hope you keep up that attitude and continue to work with Zara and Zinfandel (Not sure how to spell it-).
U go at your own pace, u don’t need to meet up to others standards just yours we watch your youtube channel to see what you do, and see you do what you love, it’s your life, we are just a part of it. Nobody is perfect at it and it isn’t just you it is Zara too. Love ur channel and love watching ur journey! God Bless and have a great 2022!
Don't be so hard on yourself. You're not a bad rider. It's actually really refreshing to see a regular person with horses on youtube. I didn't start following you to see an olympian show their skills. I love how honest you are with us. God bless you
Sweetie, I really think that what you’re doing with the mustangs IS a learning process that will make you a better horsewoman. That in itself will help tremendously hen you climb in the saddle. You’re doing great and I’m very proud of you! Horsemanship is a never ending learning experience, even with decades under my belt, I am still learning. I’ve even been back on! A wise man always says slow is fast (thank you Mr Misner) so please don’t feel like you’re failing. Every horse is trial and error as each is different and have different paces they process and set backs are absolutely normal more so with mustangs in the gentling process than any other. I adore your determination and honesty. Keep doing what you’re doing! ❤️❤️❤️
Don't worry about being "slow." Training a mustang is the masterclass when it comes to horses and even very experienced trainers struggle with it sometimes.
I totally relate with the riding skills situation. I've had horses my whole life, but I've never taken a lesson and never done any serious riding, just pleasure. Sometimes I have to set my pride aside and admit, I AM NOT A GREAT RIDER. Just because I have horses doesn't mean I'm amazing and perfect on a professional level.
I don’t think you are a failure! You have truly inspired me to train horses in the future! You’ve shown the good times and the bad and that’s what I love about your channel! You show that life isn’t always perfect but is still amazing! Also your super funny and that’s something amazing to have! Thanks!
Nobody expects you to be a top rider. You are not a bad rider considering much you have ridden, especially since you didn’t start when you were super young like most equestrians. Do not listen to those kinds of people because over half of them aren’t that good themselves (if they even ride). Marina you are amazing, and the work you’ve accomplished with Zara and Zinfandel and even Zurreal is astounding. It is difficult to even imagine the amount of patience you need when training wild mustangs and you appear to have endless amounts of it (even if you don’t you still have more than most people). Don’t give up!
Please know that you don't have to have a ton of progress to show off in your videos! I genuinely love to watch you how you put all the footage together and just listen to you talk about it. I missed the regular videos after Zurreal left and it's been such a treat to have them back with Zara and Zinfindel. Thank you for bringing us along with you on your journey.
Girl you got this! I struggle with the feeling of failure too when I put myself against others but trust the process, trust yourself, and trust the pace that Zara is setting. It's going to be so worth it when you look back on this and see how far you have come together ❤️
You are courageous for living your life in front of an audience! Don’t let the haters get to you. Thank you for giving mustangs a home! Love all your content!!!
Hey girl, relax! Don't listen to the internet trainers and bullies. So don't worry! You don't need to explain yourself to us! I just enjoy watching you learn as I learn myself.
Thank you for always showing us your progress! It'll help me learn when I do the same thing in the future!
It doesn’t matter if you are an Olympian rider or not, i love your channel and your videos always brighten up my day. So take as long as you need with Zara, because we’ll all be here to support you when things get harder
Please don’t be stressed about how much and what you are posting. We all know that you try your hardest and we all appreciate it vary much. Horses are all different in their own ways. Zara may have a conversation that is unaware because she can’t get checked out. Again, PLEASE don’t stress about how much progress it takes at it time for the horses. We all know that she has her own special personality. We love you lots! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
WOW, you successfully dewormed her! It might sound weird, but that must have been a bit of a relief to see that she was shedding the bot fly larva.... to know that there was something that was likely bothering her and that you fixed it! Keep going Marina! It's hard when you are learning something new, especially with horses-- you get to a point where you have learned enough to feel like you are pretty good and competent....then you learn even more and you feel like you don't know anything! We have all been there. Thanks again for sharing your journey. Anyone judging you should try it themselves--- we all know it's harder than it looks.
You’re doing amazing! It’s so hard to crack the mystery of why the get so nervous, but you’re well in your way. Hopefully it’s ok to give a mini brainstorm: anything to support gut health and hormones is amazing. Forgive me if the supplements you chose cover these bases, I didn’t have the chance to google them.
I appreciate you sharing your journey. I’m not an expert, but I love how thoughtful you are with all your critters. Also, you own a Mali so you’re a professional in my book! 👌🏻❤️
She is so humble and it is so sad that people are bashing her.Nobody is perfect and she is trying. So YOU GO GIRL! I even use the method that you use on Zara on my fully trained horse and now we are closer than ever she feels less mandated to do it. So thank you, for bringing this method to my attention.
This is awesome on how much progress she and you have made and I say to you to keep on goin because you got this
I'd say Zara's training is going well, don't be ashamed! I think the riding you do is okay, you don't need to be "the best rider" to adopt a mustang if your horsemanship is already great! Good job! :) Also I'm gonna point out that weeks ago you couldn't even brush her, now she's getting closer! It progress, I promise.
Ignore the mean comments because you are amazing! You are only starting out especially with the mustangs and some horses take different training methods in different ways. It really isn’t your fault that you haven’t been able to ride and you are still a equestrian without a rideable horse. You still love and care about your horses and the fact that you are talking with the creator of the program is absolutely amazing! This just shows how devoted you are to your horses and their training! Thank you so much for putting out videos for us because it really does make our days!
I want to say that I think you are on the right path, only optimistic about the time it will take. You will get where you’re going, let it take all the time you and your horses need and you all will be happy campers in the end. Wishing you a fabulous journey! 💚
Hey! I’m so glad you felt comfortable opening up to us about this! Any progress is great! I know it’s disappointing when it doesn’t come as fast as what’s ideal but you’re doing great! Keep heart, you can do this! 💛
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this! I mean the video of course!
Don’t let people get you down I love your videos
There is always ups and downs with horses. Keep going, your amazing! Xx
Time is not important : You are building something amazing !
Huge props for this video. You don't need to be perfect, you don't need to make incredible progress, you don't need to be above average just because you decide to share your journey. In fact, it can be comforting to see people struggle because - let's be honest - most of us do. I've been working with my share horse for years now and have "achieved" little in that time compared to what folks accomplish in the mustang makeovers. Do I still enjoy my time at the stable? Yes, of course. And that's what it is really about.
You were very clear from the get go that you are sharing a process not a tutorial. And real life processes are messy. Watching only professional equestrians succeed on their first try can be disheartening when one (as an amateur) tries and doesn't manage to compete. So you do you, those of us who enjoy watching your progress will continue to do so and those who are only here to be a nuisance can continue wasting everybody's time if that's what they really want (my condolences, your lives must be sad). :)
I know many professional riders with long years of experience that are complete assholes to their horses and then I know people that have never been around horses and yet they they develop such a wonderful bond… You got this, you have the heart ♥️
I love how original and down to earth you are, and you are amazing .👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Your channel is exactly what I look for in a channel that I eventually subscribe to. Honesty and sweetness. Keep it up. Ignore the trolls. Love seeing your journey - as well as all the laughter you bring :-)
I think you have made such amazing progress both with yourself and with Zara! I do think you're being really hard on yourself. You clearly love working with these horses and have the massive amount of calm patience to do well with it (and it is really inspiring to be able to watch you grow and learn in the process!). And you are NOT a bad rider. An inexperienced one, sure, but there is nothing wrong with that. You love riding, you are always putting your horses first, and you aren't pushing yourself or your horses beyond your limits. Personally, I feel like THAT'S what makes a good rider. I think you are doing great and I'm excited to keep watching you work with Zara, even if there isn't any progress in a video, it's really inspiring to see you being patient with her and learning the solutions you come up with. Please keep being you and doing the things you love!!!
You’re one of the few people that will do a video about horses that are difficult and I really appreciate it because I learn a lot from you I think you’re an amazing Horse trainer you just don’t know it I think Jesus put you there for a reason and you have to celebrate that you are a really special person and I just try to make you feel good but I just love watching you you make me smile
You are doing so good with Zara and you are amazing with all of your horses! Zara and Zynny have come so far and you are an amazing horse person and trainer! You don’t have to be professional to be good. Keep doing what your doing and never give up! 💕
Just wanted to say, as a non rider (I have ridden and kept horses), I really enjoy your channel, especially your learning and learning to train your mustangs. Also operant conditioning is not that easy, its so easy to miss cues or too cue a different behaviour than you're after. Keep going, keep checking, you will get there....and remember to enjoy the process. :D
I love your attitude. You can only explain what you are/aren't to people so many times, and its on them if they want to listen. Harder done than said, I know, but please pay as little attention to their bs as possible. I genuinely look up to you when it comes to training my own horse, your approach and patience to everything is really inspiring and please please keep up the great work
I admire your perseverance with Zara sometimes training takes an more time then we want. just remember that sometime with animals training my have set backs and don’t you worry about the that training book you are taking all the time she needs. Same with riding we have set backs and your horse going lame is one of them and if and when you are able to get back into the saddle we will all be here to watch your journey and it will be a good refresher for some people including me!! Thank you so much and keep up the great work!
I’m sorry that people have been writing hurtful comments. You’re doing everything you can to do what’s right by you and your horses.
Although your perspective is valid, my heart is sad about your negative self talk.😔 You are amazing! You are inspiring!
Trust your heart. Sometimes we question our decisions but it all happens for a reason and is a part of this big journey. Everyone’s path looks different and I’d say yours is pretty epic. One day you’ll look back and think “Wow!”
Your horses are lucky to have you. I’m proud of you and will be continuing to cheer you on!
Horsemanship always seems to be one step forward three steps back. All you can do is hang in there and keep practicing and learning. Everyone starts somewhere. I really don’t know why people are so mean. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Okay I hope you see this because I'm about to get real ;) I watch and thoroughly enjoy your videos. I've never heard of (or attempted) the new training methods you are using on your mustangs and I enjoy watching the theory behind it unfold. I am a 37F who started with quarter horses, training them for cattle work and then working on a stud farm from age 12 in Montana. I now live in the UK with my own horse and currently working with other people's horses to back or bring back into work (one horse I have on hospice- keeping him comfy and active until he's ready to cross the bridge). LIke you, I also started working with children (mine had special needs) and then went back into horses after several years of that. Just a little background so you can understan where I'm coming from.
As you know, horses have MANY disciplines. Most people who love horses understand that and appreciate that we only know what we know and that our best skills are going to be in specific areas; some are great at grounwork, others at eventing/show jumping, others can stick to the saddle despite riding a rodeo bronc and others pull wagons or do dressage. Decent people who know what we know, will praise any attempt you make to reach into another discipline- for example, I do join up, backing, hacking (trail rides in the UK) and cattle horses- ask me to clear a round show jumping and I'll show you how many times a person can look ridiculous on a horse ;)
The only exception to this rule of acceptance and general comradery are Barn Witches, and I'm sorry to tell you they live on both continents ;) A barn witch can be recognised by their ability to tell everyone else that they are doing things wrong, but they can't show you how to do it right because they don't ride, or don't know how to do what you're doing. Anyone poking holes in your ability is telling you loud and clear that they have no idea what they're talking about :) And they are on every yard from farm barns to eventing, racing and retirement livery yards ;) You can't escape them, you can't prove them wrong (because you'll never see them doing the things you apparently are so bad at) and you can't shut them up.... so learn to filter what you listen to
Oh that is so sad that people commented mean things I really enjoy your videos and your honesty about your horse journey. If is hard to watch perfect people all the time and is encouraging to see someone with the same difficulties as you.
You are doing great. Some horses just need more time. You’ll figure it out with her and she’ll be able to get her teeth and a vet check done. You are doing a great job because you love her. You and Britta inspired me to start my own mustang journey. We adopted 2 mares in the previous IA and we get to pick them up next month. I’ve always wanted my own horse since I was a little girl and I finally get to live my dream. You are funny, smart, beautiful, and talented. Keep up the great work!!
This video was just what I needed. Been a horrible past couple of weeks and pretty much lost it today when i was attempting to trot. My poor pony has to deal with a tired and fed up rider (not necessarily with him) and a sack of potatoes in the saddle. We did go on a nice walk afterwards, which calmed us both down.
Marina, I have to tell you some things... you are the most determined, hard working, and beautiful person. I love that you don't give up or let the mean people get to you. You are such an inspiration.❤You may not be the most experienced rider but that's okay!! you have the biggest heart and are doing the best for you and your horses. I love you and your channel and all your beautiful horses!!💞Keep dreaming and never give up!!
Keep going Marina. I get what you mean when you say you are fed up with people saying you aren't a good rider, I get the same thing with people asking me why I look after horses but don't ride. Something that helped me and my rescue pony a lot with the deworming was putting apple juice into the empty worming syringes, I could feed him the juice and he got a reward for standing nicely. It still took a long time but it definitely helped.
Don't listen to anyone who says stuff like that. Riding comes with time and it isn't the easiest. If you work hard and stay determined you will be able to do anything on a horse! Also Zara is doing great some horses don't make as much progress as fast as others. She's made so much progress since last time and I can't wait to see what you teach her next!!!
You're very brave for taking on a mustang and for showing your methods and progress to the whole internet! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to save a precious life. One thing I found very helpful for my miniatures who are little stinkers for dewormer, there is a pour-on version which is made for cattle. If you can brush your horse, you can pour on this stuff. It works well (Ivermectin). The brand is AVL, it comes in a 5litre jug (just over a gallon, I think about 1.25 gal) and a mini only takes 15mls or one Tbsp. An average horse dose is 50-70 mls or 2-3 oz.
Couldn’t wait for a zara update!
You’ll get there, we’re all rooting for you because we believe you and zara will go far!
(Don’t forget your turning into a professional mustang trainer!)
I laughed when you said the,”why didn’t I get a horse i could ride?”
Because I totally get that!
When I bought my tb I thought I could be riding 24/7, but nope 😂 year later and still doing ground work 🙄
I'm glad that you are able to use your channel to learn different techniques and tricks to use on new horses and to make it in the view of you learning to ride. Horses are not made in days but made in months or years I love watching you learn and it gives me ideas
I have been riding for 5 years and I am still learning more about horses every day.
Congrats🥳 You have gotten so far with Zara. I love watching your Wild horse videos. Sorry about Cozy can’t even imagine
I completely understand how you feel in this video. I never got to do anything with my horse dream when I was younger, until I was in college and realized I was an adult that could do whatever I wanted. So I studied horses for 10 years, and when I was 29 I bought my first horse. I'm only 30 now if that tells you anything. But when I first started out I worked at a rescue with horses that were not healthy enough to be rideable, so while I'm definitely very advanced with groundwork and Liberty work I'm just not as good of a rider as people think I should be due to the major lack of practice. Unfortunately my horse now is green, which we are making huge progress on, but it's going slowly. So I ride solid trained horses as often as possible, but the lack of ability when riding can get really frustrating. Hang in there. We'll all get where we want to be eventually, and for now we'll just have to focus on enjoying the journey ❤️
It’s so amazing how knowledgeable you are, you really do your research! ❤️😊
Early!! I love this channel! Cozi, Zara, and Zinnifindel are sooo adorable!! You are a very good rider, don’t always believe people! Congratulations on over 50K subscribers! I wish I had that many! Lol 😝
You are so inspiring to me as someone who has spent some time around horses here and there but not consistently I dream of one day being able to have a horse but know that at 22 with severe anxiety, I am years away from that possibility. And I had to move to a rural area where there aren’t even any lesson barns around… so watching your journey is helping me to get my satisfaction of watching horses lol.
You look so beautiful girl!!
Can’t wait for the next comedy!
You handle your criticism so well, I admire your perseverance! Best of luck to ya 💕
You’re doing a great job.👏👏👏 Training horses is always difficult. All horses respond differently. Take the amount of time your horse needs. Oftentimes, it a case of two steps forward and one step back. Just be patient. I’ve found that when working with horses you have to work on “horse time” not “human time”.
I think what you are doing is amazing. It says soo much about a person's character when they are working with a horse like Zara. It requires unbelievable patience. Well done 👏. I also admire your bravery in putting it onto RUclips. Don't let those rude fools bother you. Much love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤ 🐴
I can’t believe that someone would say that you are not a good rider. You had started riding not too long ago, and you have not ridden in a long time as well. I feel out of practice when I don’t ride for a week. 😂 You are doing great with Zara, I love how you are using positive reinforcement! I have a mustang too, and I know how silly they can be, one day they make huge progress , and the next your back to square one. You got this! 😀
That’s heaps of progress! 😁 it doesn’t matter how long it takes, you are doing an amazing job and keep up the great work 🥰
Every equestrian is learning even the best/most talented equestrians struggle and are consistently learning and evolving in there riding, I love watching your videos and watching your progress with Zara and zinnie! Don’t let them get to you people don’t like to watch people succeed, learn and do well.
Doing so well don’t put yourself down there you are a amazing person and for some reason this path has been chosen and in the end it will be totally worth it♥️
I am finishing my binge and about caught up. I have enjoyed your videos. It started with your funnies, but has grown as you have taken on the challenge of training your mustangs. Thank you for the updates and sharing your learning progress. Everyone has to learn according to their own abilities, from humans to horses. Ignore any flack you receive from those who were born perfect do not realize it takes time for the rest of us mortals to learn. I look forward to more of your learning path to come.
Marina, you are doing amazing! Progress is progress, no matter how long it takes. You can do this! I know you can. Ignore all those comments from people who JUST DON'T GET IT. They aren't in the experience. You are. You are amazing!! Great job on your progress with Zara, Zinny, and every other mustang. Thank you so much for all of your amazing content.
a pox on those critical trolls! I'm grateful for your honest content.
What?!?! Some people are so mean. So what if you’re not the best rider out there. You’re kind to your horses and want to learn. Especially since you’re always honest about your experience. I love seeing your journey and I hope you continue to post ;)
People criticize what they hate in themselves. Your channel is a delight, and we love the content.
Keep the faith! Seeing slow progress has to be hard, but celebrate even the babiest of steps! And we are all in a journey of learning - you are not alone! ❤️❤️❤️
Old lady 60+ yrs with horses here. You do you. Took 2 yrs to get a goofy horse I bought to figure stuff out, they're all different. Horses don't read, follow our training timeliness or follow facebook and youtube.. You're not a bad rider, you're a novice rider. Takes time, years and years and years. Be nice to yourself, your content is entertaining and funny. Your willingness to learn and patience are your most important horse attributes. Stay safe and thank you.
Good for you. Zara is fortunate to have you train her. You are king, resourceful and patient. I think you will find some answers when you can finally vet check her.
That deworming training/trick is amazing! More people need to do this with their horses.
I think you are a great rider! Don’t be hard on your self! ❤️ I mean it’s not your fault Kazi went lame, I understand that you are not a horse trainer, and I think that you are doing your best and you are AMAZING! I follow your journey because you are awesome and I love that you keep adopting wild mustangs! No body is perfect and I don’t expect you to be perfect! I love you so much! And don’t listen to all of those mean comments. They are all lies and those people who are being rude are probably annoyed about something else. I’m praying for you and your whole Family! Love you! ❤️❤️❤️
I am so amazed by your vulnerability and humility when it comes to this channel. Why anyone would criticize or belittle you is beyond ugly. I always told my girls- “ hurting people hurt people” .
It has been a delight to watch you and I will be fun to see what you are up to next! Keep doing YOU. The world needs authentic people on you tube and on social medial and in general.
The horse community can be so divided. You can find some of the most supportive friends who encourage you and help you, and then there are people who tell you that you suck no matter how hard you work or how much you improve. Forget those people. You are in the for the love of those horses and that's what matters!
Well... your a way better rider then I am! I can only sit on a horse bareback at a walk being led. You and Zara are improving all the time! I don't know much about horses but you sure are being patient with that crazy girl. Great work don't give up!!! God Bless
I am I guess relatively new to following your channel and had no idea this was your story. It's honestly so inspiring, especially for people like myself who've not had the opportunity to ride but want to learn. I think trying to train a mustang comes from the idea that you want to learn and start from the beginning. The fact that you have educated yourself & taught yourself so much is not only inspiring but it shows others that it's a very realistic dream and attainable. The caveat is maintaining realistic expectations in growth. You're amazing! Thank you for openly sharing with us.
Is there a video link to how you started learning about horses, and what it takes to home, feed, and care for them?
Praying for you and Zara! You are doing awesome, Zara must really appreciate you, I'd sure love an owner like you! 👍
Marina, your videos really inspire and educate me! I look forward to every upload!
Every time you talk about not having enough progress for a certain amount of time, I just hug you - and say TIME DOES NOT MATTER! The whole concept of a challenge done in a specific amount of days seems so odd to me. There will always be ups and downs, big and small setbacks we can't control. You never know how long things will take, and you do such an amazing job of trying your very best and putting the horse first. I think that is SO much more important than being able to do specific things within a set timeframe.
Especially with a wild horse, where we have no idea what they have been through or the physical issues they can have. Riding skills, horse training skills and all that can be learned, but you already have the most important skills needed - Your compassion, love, and willingness to learn!
Your doing AMAZING!!! don’t listen to the rude comments, they are just hatters, and if you know Miranda sings “HATERS BACK OFF” remember that training a horse is hard work and your doing amazing for your 2nd time, just think of how well you did with zin, and don’t only focus on the bad :) keep up the good work!
You’re doing great! Why? Cause you’re honest with yourself, always ready to learn and optimize your ways. Who knows where your journey will lead you?
You are doing awesome! Any progress at all is steps in the right direction. I have a mustang pony that I got in 2020 who was halter trained when I got him, and I've (with help and advice) worked with him towards turning him into a model saddle horse. Almost 2 years and he's only been cantered under saddle twice and not by me, so I definitely relate to feeling lacking or like a failure. I am not a strong rider or professional trainer and sometimes I feel like I should just give him up to someone who really knows what they're doing and could help him reach his full potential quicker, but, we get along great and have fun together and that's what matters. You are doing great with Zara and Zinny and I look forward to seeing what you guys do together!
Hi thank you so much for your honesty! Your video was great as always. Honestly, you not being the perfecty perfect pro is the reason I like watching your videos. I really like how you love your horses and learn so much still. I am not the best rider myself and I feel much pressure comparing to other riders, who want to be "the best at everything they do". I love that you are so down to earth and dealing with your horses in a great way, while not being a professional. That gives me hope to learn an lot, too while I am not "the bestiebest" myself.
You do great, love your vids.
Those "pros" mourning about you are just boring. ;)
You're doing great!! Don't let the hate comments get you down. They only hate because they wish they were as good as you.
We will be here to support you, no matter what!!!❤️❤️❤️
First off everyone was a beginner at some point. Also, you are doing it the right way! It’s more than okay to be a beginner, and to have a coach/trainer/mentor is the right way to do it. You’re learning, you’ll make mistakes and that’s okay! I’ve been doing horses my whole life and wouldn’t have the guts to do a wild mustang so good for you!
I so enjoy you sharing your journey here with us!
It's been a huge inspiration to me, while I was waiting to finally get my own horse :D It's tough sometimes only seeing the pros, or championship riders, sharing their journeys, and you're someone I can relate to a lot (at least through the internet! haha)
And, not having an entire childhood of riding lesson experience does not make someone a bad rider... I've been an instructor on and off for over 5 years now (on and off because I had a baby), had up to 50 students per week my busiest summer, and you're not a bad rider at all! Champion olympian dressage rider? Lol no, at least not yet, but that's what makes your channel so enjoyable and relatable - we don't have to be "the worlds best" to share our experiences :D We can just be here because we love it, and want to grow our skills in it, and it's fun!
I'm so glad to be here watching, and thanks for sharing your horsey life with us!