When you are describing the Tennessee Walking Horse, you are showing The Big Lick. This is the most abusive practice off these beautiful horses! We are trying to stop this barbaric practice here in Tennessee. The BIG LICK is cruel and involves soring the horses pasterns, using chains and nailing stacks (heavy weights) on their front hooves. Please edit this out of this video. Do your research. This is not ethical and is destroying this beautiful Tennessee Walking Horse.
And, it's stupid !!! Walkers have a natural ability for beautiful gaiting and smooth as silk seat. Humans can be so ridiculous... arrogantly believing their improvement of natural things is for the better and/or it is acceptable to do such modifications. Walkers are also far more beautiful, regal, & sturdy without having their confirmation ruined w unatural movement...able to provide a comfortable ride on a fence line for many hours.
My two dream horses are Fresian and arabian . I was lucky to own a pure beed Arabin horse, his name Jahyl. I am now 84 yrs old and cannot ride anymore, but i still dream of freasian horses. I just love them all.
That "sport" really cruel abuse like you said needs to be banned. And hobbling and that other "sport" of short banding the legs and the horses race with a person riding in a sort of carriage. I don't remember the name of the event, but they too are cruel.
@NanaRozz0505 That's not a Big Lick. That's just a natural running gait, and it's really fast. I used to train natural 3 gaited Walkers for trail, as they are extremely strong horses with great hearts. They gait naturally, don't need chains or foot soringl to achieve it. That guy is letting his gait break, so he's pushing him too hard and probably isn't a very good rider
You really need to do your due diligence, the Tn Walking horse has been exploited and cruelly abused to exaggerate the high step with inhumane actions by owners that have all but ruined the breed's proformance and rightly so
A lot of the comments remind me of something that a horse owner knows but others may not: there is something unique about the mutual love and respect that some owners and horses achieve. I’ve owned different kinds of animals, common and uncommon. The bond that can occur between a horse and its owner is different, it’s an amazing experience. It is a mix of pure love and joy with trust, where the horse seems to think “you want me to…. - OK, we can do that.” Or “OK, I’ll do anything for you.” I baby-sat for my mare, every day from my foal’s Day2 on, until we could safely halter him. The sweetest grass was outside the fenced area. Everyday I would bring my mare’s lead into the fenced area, fasten it to her halter and lead her to the gate. She looked back, saw me with her little guy, and she’d go right through, starting right be the fence/gate till the foal was comfortable. He was used to me that very day, and mama just watched. Some of my best memories were the bond we 3 shared. Horse life is a great way to grow up!
I will share this but tears will fall; I had WY Racing Tbs for a few years; I never raced nor trained in the USA due to the abuses in the industry in this country. My horses went to Serbia under a trainer/vet; eventually we black typed out in Ireland and then we lost a $25000 baby due to genetics I was told. Long story short...I was kicked out of the place where my horses stood; behind my back this person got rid of $2.2 million worth of horses with a sure Triple Crown coming up. All done behind my back...I cry every so often for them..I have no way to find them and now 8 years later would be too late...racing here is cruel..it does not have to be that way and should not...
Left out that Tennessee walkers are tortured to make them lift their feet super high, their feet are weighed down (you can see the horse with weights on its feet in this video) or there feet are spiked to create mass pain so they will pick up their feet higher.
Only to you is torture. If that is the case, then all liberals should be arrested on turture charges to the public. It is just the easiest way for them to get them to raise their legs without whips, electric shock or real tortures you have never heard of. As a matter of fact, the Amish use more torture on their horses. They are tools to them.
@@mitchellculberson9336 Thanks for the balancing act you just magically put into place! Brilliant to hear from someone who is a bit of an expert and has experience and not just a drama queen.
I had a Standardbred Horse named Jacko, I had him from a colt and he died at 29 years. We had a terrific relationship and rapport, and I would ride him bare-back and in a halter, and if he was feeling good when we went on the beach, he would jump all fours off the ground and squeal, and when I looked like I might fall off, "I would say cut it out Jacko" Ok, then he would just go into a calm walk! We would play hide and seek in the sandhills, he would never run away! He was Mr Ed! leave the key in the padlock of the stable door, and he would open the door. We did a little bit of dressage, but we were not very good, if I stopped talking to him, he would stop dead in the ring! I miss him terribly - great friend.
Interesting video. Horses are amazing. I’m just wondering why the editor bleeped out the two mentions of WW1/WW2? Are we not to speak of these wars anymore?
Amen .. great idea mentioned here and other comments! Educate people so we can hopefully eradicate that abusive behavior by sick minded sad humans that can’t see their harmful ways are not the way to treat lovely, dependent on man, horses!!
The spot about the Tennessee walker made me sick to my stomach. This is the most abused horse ever. The shows should be banned and anyone involved with them should be thrown in jail. That's just my opinion.
Agree. My father explained the Walkers’ training. He wasn’t a “horse man” but he said that whenever an animal moves in an unnatural way, it is due to training - the more unnatural, the harsher the training. He also said his best friend, who was a horse breeder wouldn’t train walkers because it was hard on the horse n he felt the gait harmed their legs. I have NO idea if that was correct, but the more extreme examples sure didn’t look like they had a normal looking let, and they seem to be wearing some odd “boot” or wrapping on their front hooves. I’d love to know more about that, maybe from a Vet who treats horses!
I agree. I used to show American Saddle Breds and Tennessee Walkers naturally. It is growing, but people like you and me make it happen! We never put weighted shoes or broke tails on our horses. No chains or acid. They are truly beautiful in a natural gait.
Agreed. The practice of "soring" is nothing short of barbaric. Mixtures of caustic chemicals are constantly put on their pasterns. This causes so much pain that the animal reacts by lifting its legs high as if they had just been scalded on a hot stove. Soring is also accompanied by affixing artificial boots to their hooves called "stacks." Stacks are unnatural, and time on them damages their legs. In order to get the high tail, a muscle at the base of their spine is severed. All in all, these horses live nightmarish lives and are then sold into the slaughter pipeline when all of these torturous practices finally take their toll on these defenseless creatures. It is nothong short of sanctioned animal abuse for the purporse of cruel exploitation and should be outlawed nationally with crippling penalties for violation.
SHAME on you for showing Tenn. Walkers doing the Big Lick. The horses shown in the BL endure enormous cruelty to create flashy gaits. Almost all of the BL Tenn. Walkers end up with terrible joint and back problems not to mention emotional stress from the soring, heavy shoes and stacks on their feet. Many animal rescue groups have been working for years to stop the Blick Lick shows. You should not be promoting this form of animal abuse.
YOU USED BIG LICK HORSES FOR THIS?!?? BIG LICK IS DISGUSTING, & DISTURBING!! THE TB WALKERS & OTHERS ARE HORRIBLY ABUSED!! THEY’RE SORED ON THEIR FRONT LEGS AND PEOPLE USE GINGER TO SORE HORSES, AS WELL!! STOP BIG LICK!!!!!!!!!
@@dianapippin6658 He doesn't know what he is talking about, quartering horses were called that because they were considered ideal for quartering a herd of cattle.
Thank you for your comment. I came to say exactly the same thing. So many Walkers are dumped into the export pipeline that sees horses going to Mexico for the meat maret. They hit the pipelines in extremely poor condition after their bodies have been abused by the hideous people who compete in the big lick.
I own a Friesian he's now 20yrs old I've never had a better horse, such a character and gentle horse, paid £3500 for him age 2yrs .he rides and drives. Not any more I've retired him.😊
12 min 36 sec, the STANDARDBRED ARE GREAT PETS! SOME ARE BOMB PROOF! I saw a Standardbred waiting to race, hooked up to the buggy. Standing still!!!! I worked with them over 10 years! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Big lick with Tennessee walking horses is extreme abuse of the horses. They are literally tortured to walk with that abnormal gait. Big lick shows should be banned and the practice made illegal. It’s horrible what happens to these beautiful and kind animals. People who do big lick are monsters.
I have rescued three Tennessee Walking horses. Saved one from being shown. They all became pasture puppies who lived out their lives in horse paradise. Their smooth natural gait is amazing. Pushing them to hit the big lick is pure abuse. Period. My current horse is a Paso Fino and walking horse gelding who will be thirty this year. I caught him the day he was born. He is my silly, smart, gorgeous baby. 🐴
I am in love with the Andalusian, Friesian, and the Gypsy Vanner. Of the large, gorgeous, breeds -- these are my three favourites. I was gifted a ½ Morgan / ½ Quarter for my 14th birthday. She was a trained Barrel Racer and I rode her in our Santa Fe Junior Rodeo Association Gymkana's. I trained her to become accustomed to English voice commands as well as the gaits... adding the commands of Lope, and her favourite -- Break Gait. I even trained her to jump (over small jumps). She was extremely intelligent and easy to work with. ❤😍
I’m surprised that the Ahkal-Teke horse wasn’t mentioned. It’s one of the oldest horses out there and the basis for Thoroughbred horses. They are stunning animals.
I have never heard of the Ahkal-Teke horse, but have not been following the horse world. When I was young, the Thoroughbred was supposedly a mixture of Arabian, Berber, and another breed. Thank you for increasing my knowledge of such a beautiful animal.
Morgan, Appaloosa, Clydesdale, Arabian, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Andalusian, and Hanoverian are a few of the breeds I have had the privilege to ride in my life. I am partial to my love of Appaloosa but I love them all!
@@miapdx503 I will admit, riding a Clydesdale was the most mind blowing experience. It was like sitting in a boat on the ocean. the gentle rolling gates was so smooth and amazing. If you ever get the chance, give it a try and you will understand.
@@MichelleShaw-u1i I so love them all. I have so much respect for them. My favorite was my horse Diamond, she was half Morgan half Appaloosa. she was so smart, with a great cow sense, and could jump just about anything you pointed her at. She even played fetch. That was my favorite prank to play on people.
I love all horses, and I’ve ridden many different types, but a few have stood out for me in the breeds, Arabian, Morgan, Lipizzaner and of course Clydesdale, Friesian, and Gypsy Vanner, I once rode a purebred Arabian, which was unique and very intelligent, but was a bit difficult to ride because its rump was higher in back than its chest, which was lower. Another was an Arab/Morgan cross, named Tony, my favorite of all, and which was one of the best horses I ever rode, and we had that connection. Tony had a natural rocking-chair lope and could cover long distances with it, until too many riders were on him and ruined it and all his training. He was a riding club horse, and the only concern was money and riders, but not the rest of it towards the horse’s wellbeing. The owner was willing to sell him to me, because he was fighting other riders, but Tony never fought me, we had that special relationship between horse and rider. He would respond well when I asked him to do something and I learned to be a better rider because of Tony’s performance and the variance of leg pressures I used. I just wish I could have bought this horse, but I didn’t have a place to keep it near me. Many riders ruined his mouth by pulling on the reins and whipping him even though he never needed any of this. All this abuse ruined his mouth, natural abilities and previous training abilities. Tony died one winter in the mountains because of loneliness (Tony needed to be shown love and treated with kindness, this he never got), plus he refused to go back to the barn with the other horses. I actually cried over losing him. Tony only needed to have someone to love him for himself and be good to him, this he never got. I still miss him to this day. My other favorite was Dixie, a mare and just a regular workhorse (unknown lineage) on a ranch where I would go to with my parents, but she was very exceptional, and gave her all when I rode her (we connected). Others who rode her were forcing her to do things she shouldn’t have done otherwise, she was in foal and riders were kicking her so hard in the stomach area, and whipping her, showing off for that matter, showing off how much they could make her work. With that scenario, I became afraid for her and her foal. Afterwards when I got back on her, 😢she was limping, went lame because of NO shoes and riding hard over stones on the gravel road which hurt and bruised her hooves. I was too young at the time to understand this, I was only 8 or 10 years old, but through the years and being more around horses, it made me realize how more special Dixie meant to me and how important it was to watch out for hoofs and legs, and behavior changes due to unseen or unexpected circumstances or consequences of riding blindly without caring about them. That same year, I was told Dixie and her foal were sold and it broke my heart. I cried for her, because the last time I rode her that day, she was running the length of the fence, stopped at the gate and looked at us leaving until she couldn’t see me anymore, all this before turning back towards the other horses. I still miss her also. My two favorite horses, Dixie and Tony. Another I rode was Tilly, an old thoroughbred racehorse and possibly a standard bred mix, she loved to run, but also was 22 years old and not allowed to do so because of her legs and lungs being compromised, but still a very good horse and she felt my riding desires. I had to hold her back some from running. Tony, the first horse mentioned, and Tilly were both together and riding club horses, no love here for them, only the concern was money and riders, including many who really didn’t know anything about horses, and treated them as machines, riding them hard on gravel roads, and pavements, unmercifully and unmindful to their horses needs and safety. Many came back hard breathing and sweating so much it ruined their lives, legs and health. Tony came back many times lame from running over hard surfaces and pavements, others had difficulty breathing or walking again. These riders only concerned themselves going somewhere fast, but NOT about the care of the horses they were riding, nor for it’s health or safety reasons. All this changed my life with the attitudes and ignorance with uncaring riders and towards the proper treatment, training and care for horses and their health, with this in mind, I learned a lot over the years about horses in general. May God bless all those who treat their animals with the dignity and respect they deserve, showing them love, kindness and compassion and an understanding and caring heart with those they take care of. Life is sacred and precious and should always be given the dignity and respect it deserves. All are equal in God’s eyes, and there is only one God and creator of all the universe. Humanity has lost its way. ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I would think the Arabian to need a special saddle, then, or his back and rump muscles would be in trouble. There was a man I knew who stabled horses and with one, we got along particularly well. Muscles' mouth had literally turned to leather from people abusing the reins, not knowing how to ride 😪 something I can never forget - He knew he was powerful and muscular but he was the sweetest horse and would walk by my side wherever I walked around the property, sometimes rubbing me like - I'm here! I can never forget his beautiful soft mouth, the sides, leather. The sides of his mouth couldn't feel anything, reins were useless. The only good thing was that inexperienced riders couldn't ride him.
Had an Arabian X Morgan who made my life so full. I sure do miss having horses in my life. I'll be introducing my granddaughter to horses soon ❤️ hopefully pass on the unique love of horses
Shame there was no mention of the Australian Waler. This loyal and brave horse was originally bred in New South Wales and carried our mounted soldiers in the first World War. They are still found in Australia today.
Yes, I just read a book called ‘Bill the Bastard’, a difficult, but brave horse that served in WW1 in a number of theatres of war. The BBC also did a great documentary on the ‘War Horse’.
Yes gotta love the Aussies!! Of course I'm a horse fiend. I thought I was a horse as a child and ran away from school being a horse several times my first year!! 😂😂😂. Good times!! I would love to see the Waler. I'll have some research to do!! 😁💜✌🏼💞🐎🌟
I really despise these channels who steal videos of other content providers and then randomly put them together to talk about horse breeds that they actually know nothing about. For one thing, the premise is all wrong. Why list them in the order of the most expensive horse breeds when he knows nothing about them? There are so many errors in this, and I'm only half way through the video. A Fresian horse does not cost less than an Appaloosa, for example. They are much more rare. Also, why are Mustangs even included in this list of horses? They are the least expensive horse ever. A mustang can be adopted for as low as $25. Regarding Standardbreds, he can't even pronounce their name correctly. He says they're used under harness, but he fails to show one in a harness pulling a sulky that they are best known for. Plus he shows random pictures of horses that are not even pure Standardbreds on Amish farms and in colors that they are not known for. Also, he showed a clip of a Tennessee Walking Horse in the midst of one of the warmblood breeds, and then said that an Oldenburg is a short breed with short legs! What?! The largest horse I ever sat on was an Oldenburg that was over 18 hands tall. This is just a short list of the errors in this video.
@@joannesmartens9442 Exactly! That was just horrible to see. It still boggles the mind that those people who show these horses even think that this looks good for a horse to walk that way, much less the horrible abuse that those horses suffer. It is absolutely horrendous!
No mention of the Ahkal Teke. This horse is probably one of the foundation desert breeds used in the thoroughbred, and definitely one of the rarest breeds. I have an Ahkal Teke-Appaloosa cross. The Nez Prez started using this cross to bring their horses back to the historic endurance base they were originally known for.
My favorite Is impossible I just live horses but gupsy Varner is a kind of pic and tennessee walkers never should be put there that sick abuse Fir a 'man' to sit his a$$on the beautiful horse with uts feet sore shows the Gut Sickening perverse natimure if abuse at its finest towards a noble best .sickening!🤢🤮🤢🤮🤯
UTube needs to get a grip on reality. They are always playing the sensor card and demonstrating channels over the use of words they don’t like or the advertisers might be offended by. Geez, grown up and act adult, UTube!
The Tennessee Walkers are amazing breed. To show these fine animals with blocks of wood glued and screwed to their feet to show off the BIG LICK is nothing short of animal abuse. It needs to be banned. Anyone interested in doing research on how these animals are treated, research Big Lick and abuse. These horses feet are sored and have various weights attached so they will lift their feet as high as possible in a most unnatural way. Compare the horses without the big blocks on their feet with the horses that are not abused and left natural
@@Tayloranne53 I was around the touching, and tail setting back in texas in the 80s and all for show at these magnificent animals expense. The bible says we have dominion over the animals but I don't think this treatment is what that scripture had in mind.. time for an eye for and eye and and let's let this abuse for the sake of a twisted human requirement in competition lest the riders also get their feet touched with hot mustard and prance around the ring. All for drama and a pride that torments these beautiful and naturally gaited horses. Shame on any walking horse owner who embraces these techniques..
You kind of went back and forth, but thank you for (somewhat) calling this one by its proper name. It officially is called "Lippizan" by the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. In Germany, they were called Lippizzaner during WWII, but since Germany and Russia tried to kill them off, I prefer Lippizan. The Russian soldiers wanted to eat them, and Germany wanted them because, well, Hitler was crazy and wanted to kill practically everything. Two American generals, Reed and Patton, helped to evacuate the horses to different farms until the end of the war. The first horse my sister owned was a registered Tennessee Walker named Tradewind. She was 16, and found this horse somehow for 700.00. This was 1957, so that was a small fortune. He "had fallen and scarred his ankles so bad, that he could not be shown any more." Right. Someone had screwed up his soring and scarred him up. Anyway, my parents ended trading a piece of property in Houston for him. He was magnificent. He was gaited, and was about 17 hands, so to mount him, she could tap the backs of his knees, and he would stretch out so she could reach. Jenni wasn't an accomplished rider, and he knew it. He was always so gentle with her, but I was 4years old, and when I was on him, the first few times, Jenni would lead him, but quickly found out it wasn't necessary. I remember being so proud, me riding Tradewind! He walked extra slowly, and no matter how hard I would kick, it didn't faze him. He would calmly make the round of our driveway and stop when we reached Jenni. He was a big sorrel gelding. I fully believe , that short of slaughter, soring is the most horrible thing possible that a horse endures. It eventually caused his death. My dad was off from work that day, mom was at work, Jenni and I were at school. Daddy was doing yard work, so he staked Tradewind out in a part of the yard he hadn't cut yet, so he coul have some fresh grass. After a little while he heard stomping, snorting, noises. Right when he turned, he saw Tradewind pull the stake out ring and take off, with the chain rattling behind him. Before Dad could get to him, he took off up the driveway. WWE lived at the back of a country subdivision on 3 1/2 acres. At the front of the subdivision, there were SP railroad tracks. Right beyond that was Hyw 59. Dad tore in the house for hid keys, got in the car, and started praying. He got as far as the mile to the tracks, and there was a train stopped. It was only about 6 cars, and at the 2nd car from the caboose, a group of men was looking at something. Dad went to them, and there lay Tradewind, with his head bent backwards over his spine. It was obvious that he was dead. The man in the caboose was shaking, and was saying he'd never seen anything like it. "The horse never even slowed. He hit that car, full speed, head first. Dad explained what happened, and went home to get a bed sheet to temporarily cover him. Jenni's bus went right by where his body was, and it was too late to call anyone to have it removed. As soon as she got home, Mom and Dad were sitting at the table, waiting. Jenni immediately said, "It's Tradewind, isn't it?" And started to cry. She said she could just feel it, and when she saw the sheet, and just knew. In the meantime, Dad had gone back to the tracks, and was looking for snakebites, lumps, lesions, anything that could have caused the sheer panic Tradewind was in. Our neighbor went with him, and he was the first to notice the redness and swelling in his ankles. "What's this?" pointing at the horse's ankles. Without looking, Dad was telling him about the soring. "Does it always look like this?" Dad looked down, and saw the horrible redness and swelling, and was horrified. It seems that Tradewind had stepped in a patch of nettles, and the pain was so intense in the scarring, we think it brought back memories of the soring. Rather than endure that again, he had to get away. The vet confirmed that it was nettles, and agreed about the soring memories. RIP, Tradewind. You were a great horse. And when Jenni passed away 3 years ago, I know you were waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge.
In Heaven, where Tradewind is, he is strong and pain free and has Devine peace and no fear. Your Jenny is with her beloved Tradewind and they now have eternal joy together. God bless you and your family for caring for His precious creature. You will all be rewarded!
@@donnalewis7877 thank you for that. Both of my parents were animal lovers, but I think I got my intense love of them from my dad. He swore we would never own a small dog. A female dog. I think it was out of spite that my oldest sister brought home a female, Toy Manchester puppy named Sissy. Daddy was furious. He thought Sissy was a stupid name for stupid little dog. A week later, my sister married a sailor and moved to California, leaving Sissy with us. About a week after that, my mom was washing dishes and looking out of the window smiling. She pulled up a chair and told me to look. Outside, patting his knees, was Daddy, with Sissy dancing on hind legs, in front of him. No one said anything when they came in, and Daddy sat in his armchair. Sissy sat in front of him on the floor, just looking at him. He told her she better come up before someone stepped on her. She hopped up and snuggled in beside his leg and that was her spot. He refused to call her Sissy. He called her Chister.
What a sad story. Thank You for sharing that with us. I'm sure Tradewind was waiting for Jenni as she crossed. People can be very cruel to animals. It's very sad to hear the stories. As terrible as people can be to innocent people and animals, remember that Love never dies! Blessings to you.
@@lesleyrobinson4747 unfortunately, it is true. That's how far reaching the effects of soring are. Thr REALLY sad part is that Tennessee Walkers have natural gaits and don't need to be sored to lift their legs that high. There are alternative means. Example: putting a heavy shoe or weighted boot on about a week before the event, to be removed immediately before. The horse will over compensate and step higher with no pain or scarring.
Shame on you for showing TWH in big lick mode. There have been years of attempts to outlaw this barbaric and painful practice. These are some of the most loving, loyal and kind horses. At least a disclaimer about the Big lick shows would have enlightened others.
I am very surprised that one of the oldest, most beautiful and most versatile breeds in Europe has not been mentioned: The Lusitano, a purebred Lusitano from Portugal. A saddle horse that dates back 5000 years! The Lusitano is an example of national export: Northern Europe, Latin America and Asia absorb 80% of the purebred Lusitano herd. The other 20% stays in Portugal. The price of a horse varies from 15 thousand to one million euros. To avoid confusion, Portugal is a Sovereign State of the Iberian Peninsula, not a Spanish province!
As much as you appear to care for horses, I was shocked to see the footage of the Big Lick horses in the Tennessee Walker footage. It is so very cruel.
I owned, raised and bred Peruvian Paso horses for years. They are the most spectacular breed. The gate is all natural, nothing artificial is ever used. They are full of fire and brio and yet so gentle. The smoothest riding horse of all time. Stunning! Looks and magnificent confirmation.
The Appaloosa was created and bred by the Nez Perce Indians of Idaho. I've had two of them. Both were Appy/Thoroughbred mixes. Fast and as close to a dog as a horse can be. Lol. I loved them dearly. Oh,and some of the white horses in the Andalusian segment were actually Lipazans. And they are the ones,of the Spanish Riding Academy,who started Dressage. With their most famous of their moves Cabriolet. It's Standardbred. Not Standardbreed. ** that show horse,the Tennessee Walker,has been forced into the walk you are showing here. Look at the boots it has to wear to get it to do that walk. It's extremely painful for the animal and highly unnatural as well! Also,to get their tail to hang up there like a flag their tails have been docked. Which is when it has been broken in the middle and they are trained to hold what's left of it high.
lol, yes as close to a dog as a horse can be! I used to tell people that about my Leopard spotted gelding. He had a cat as a friend for crying outloud 😂 He was very playful and so darn smart. I loved that boy! In his paper's, it said he had Man o' War back in his bloodlines.
Thank you for pointing those things out. I was going to comment as to where the heck they got some of these video's which show horses not of the breed they are talking about. This video would give a lot of misinformation to someone who knows nothing about horses. And the Tennessee Walkers, yes. Horrible animal abuse to make them walk like that. Burned with acid under the pastern. Heavy weights on the front feet to make them pick them up. You can't say you care for your horse when you do that to it. Someday it will end.
The head Vet and “The Incredible Dr. Pol” TV show namesake, Dr. Jan Pol, has Friesian Horses. He brought two of them over to the U.S. from the Netherlands, where he came from. And his wife, Diane Pol, bought a pregnant Freisian from a local auction. She had a beautiful colt, then later had a filly. I love those horses as well as all the horses shown in this video 🥰‼️ I had an Arabian Quarter-horse that was beautiful 🥰‼️. He was that reddish brown color (forgot the name of the color), had a beautiful black mane and tail and four perfect white stockings and a full white blaze on the front of his face. His name was Monroe and I loved that horse. Only one I ever owned.
I’ve had the same concerns as the the writer about the Tennessee Walker. I have had Tennessee Walkers, who had a smooth gate without having had the abuse to create their comfortable ride. However they did not have the high-step action of the arena horses. Mine were used for trail rides and field trials with our English Pointers and worked very well in these circumstances. The abuse of the arena Walkers should be monitored and animal abuse laws enforced.
Such a marvelous summation of so many magnificent creatures. Lippizaners and Arabians have the most beautiful profiles! I loved the biographies of each breed you selected. Hurray for Budweiser and their breeding programs.
I grew up around horses and when people say they broke a horse that makes me so MAD 😡 YOU DON'T BREAK A HORSE YOU EARN IT'S TRUST when you "break a horse you break it's spirit, it's soul , it's heart and your not going to have the same relationship as you do when you earn it's trust, you don't need to HIT IT OR OR RIP IT'S MOUTH OFF I DON'T EVEN BELIEVE IN SADDLES OR BRIDLES OR ANYTHING I JUST WANT IT TO BE ME AND MY HORSE BECAUSE IF YOU HAVE A TRUE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING BECAUSE IT IS GOING TO RESPOND TO YOUR VOICE AND YOUR LEG'S
I have two Tennessee Walkers. They have never been in a contest. That being said, they have that natural gate. Comfortable horse to ride. They make a good stable riding horse.
The most expensive horse i remember was a Pasifino . O saw a stallion at T.Ed Garrison arena. This horse had so much spirit they had him on four lead ropes. He came out with his head hogh and look like he was doing a shuffle with hos feet. They said he was worth 4.1 million dollars. They had mare horses of the same breed there also and would put a glass of wine on the riders head and it would take off and not spill a drop at the other end of the arena the rider would kill the glass of wine. The stallion was solid bkack with a white star right between his eyes. When the light would hit him he looked blue ill tell you it was one of the most beautiful horses i have ever laid eyes on. I hope i spelled the breed correctly Paso-fina i think not sure.
The Paso Fino horse was bred from two types of Spanish horses: The Andalusian and the Jennet ( North African Barb, or Berber horse + Andalusian), and with the Portuguese Lusitano. The Spanish Jennet, known for its smooth gaits, was crossed with the Andalusians and Lusitanos to form the Paso Fino breed. They forgot the Lusitano breed😒
Jessi from Australia: I am appalled by what was being done to those Tennessee Walkers! What the hell is that about? It looks abusive and painful. Horses don't walk like that! If I could have another horse it would be a Shire or Percheron; I love the Heavy Horses and would , if I had the money, be overjoyed to maintain their breeds. All in all, no horse should ever be mistreated or sent to be killed at an abattoir or treated like those poor TWs. Repulsive human cruelty.
Those Tennessee walkers they put weights with spikes on their feet to make them walk like that for shows or something of the like apparently is messes up their feet over time (gee I wonder why). They are really smooth to ride like sitting on a moving couch and the one I rode he wanted to do that walk/run pace the whole time he is also the biggest treat monster ever (licks and nibbles). The one shire in the yard she is the biggest most lovey one out of them all can brush her all day and night and she always wants more sometimes snoozing on my head and chasing all the others away from me if I quit paying attention to her. Percherons I have always found interesting but I have yet to meet one maybe someday (got swindled into buying a redhead quarterhorse for a few years or so whom I also spoil the crap out of wayyy to much because she is just too sweet)
FOR GOD's sake do not show the cruel Big Lick as an attribute, Abuser's apply weights to the horse's front feet to throw them off step so they " throw" their feet exaggeratedly high. They also wound " SORE" the hoof area, which cause them to lift their feet in an exaggerated manner.
Sure would be nice if the horses you talked about were ACTUALLY on screen. Seeing all these beautiful equines is great but your education factor is a minus 2.
I agree I was waiting to see it at first 10, considering one was discovered in a band of Alberta Wildies. She was transferred to the Ahkal teke breeding ranch across the USA border.
All gorgeous horses but there is something about the Friesian that makes me love them so much. Honorable mention to the Camargue horse, from a region in the south of France. Small white horses used for ranching cattle.
My favorite is the freishan and all draft horses. My dad and i had a few before he died. We also had a percheron belgian mix and this horse was huge. Any draft horse is intimidating to stand beside. But i love all horses. We had a tennessee walker an appilousa afew quarter horses and a mustang. They all were beautiful animals,i forgot to mention we also had a few mules. I like a mule for trail riding they seem to be very surefooted. But l9ve them all.❤
Tennessee Walking horses need to be protected from the cruel practice of soring. It is so extreme that the stress shortens the horses lives. There is no excuse for the torture these poor animals are subjected to.
Okay, I rode for over a decade, I had to stop because riding is an expensive hobby. I never owned a horse, but I would be happy to buy a 'mutt' horse because, like rescues everywhere, there is over breeding of horses. Because cats are less expensive to keep, I chose to rescue them and I've been known to fix random cats that walked across my yard one too many times... really. My favorite horse, okay, pony, to ride was a mix breed mare who obviously had quite a bit of quarter horse in her. She was 13.3 hands, a buckskin with a bald face. She was bred once on purpose and once by accident. Both of her fillies were palominos with bald faces. Just a couple of things... why did you bleep the word "war"? Also, they aren't "Standardbreed" they are "Standardbred." I just wanted to reach through the screen and slap you!
I'm surprised the American Saddlebred was not mentioned (though they did show up at 15:45 mislabeled as a Holsteiner). In addition to the Showring, they are used as pleasure horses, trail horses, jumping and dressage, as well as driving horses. I love my Saddlebred mare who has the attitude of "I am pretty and I know it!"
@@Vivaldilover I know they mentioned the Standardbred, I was talking about the American SADDLEBRED. Different breed entirely. If you ever get a chance to watch them in action you'll understand the difference.
The Spanish horse riding school uses Analucian horses, the Vienna (Austria) horse riding school uses Lipizzaner. Lipizzaner originate from Lipica, Croatia❤
1:18 that is not a Friesian. Not all black horses are Friesians. And why not mention, as you do with other breeds, where the Friesian horse comes from: Friesland, a province in the Netherlands.
Owned & rode Tennessee Walkers since my folks bought me my 1st for my 13th birthday some fifty years ago. Holy crap didn't realize it was that long ago! Anyhow, best horses ever. You cannot get that smooth ride anywhere else.
It is now illegal to show a TWH that has been sored. How effective these laws are depends on enforcment. It is also illegal to ship them across state lines if sored. Once again, enforcement is key. I hope these practices will die off. These are wonderful horses especially if left in their natural state. I have fantastic memories of riding them as a kid. Ours were completely natural. Some didn't even have shoes as they never went on pavement and weren't ridden except on weekends.
Clydesdales are not the only breed used as drum horses by the British army, currently they have Shires; Apollo and Atlas are both Shires. Many kinds of horse were used in WW1, including Shires but the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery use Irish Draught horses to pull their guns - which date from 1914.
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The manes on those Gypsy Vanners are spectacular!
Friesian is my favorite....such kind personalities. I road one in the snow on my 50th birthday.
When you are describing the Tennessee Walking Horse, you are showing The Big Lick. This is the most abusive practice off these beautiful horses! We are trying to stop this barbaric practice here in Tennessee. The BIG LICK is cruel and involves soring the horses pasterns, using chains and nailing stacks (heavy weights) on their front hooves. Please edit this out of this video. Do your research. This is not ethical and is destroying this beautiful Tennessee Walking Horse.
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Wow. Didn't know that. It's terrible.
And, it's stupid !!!
Walkers have a natural ability for beautiful gaiting and smooth as silk seat.
Humans can be so ridiculous... arrogantly believing their improvement of natural things is for the better and/or it is acceptable to do such modifications.
Walkers are also far more beautiful, regal, & sturdy without having their confirmation ruined w unatural movement...able to provide a comfortable ride on a fence line for many hours.
Absolutely cruel, I agree . ❤️🇺🇸🙏🐕🙏🇺🇸❤️
Thanks for mentioning this. Most of the Tennessee Walkers in this video are clearly in pain.
There is no typical horse.. they are all amazing unique and beautiful!
Pretty sure the Akhal-Teke from Turkey is the most expensive breed currently.
My two dream horses are Fresian and arabian . I was lucky to own a pure beed Arabin horse, his name Jahyl. I am now 84 yrs old and cannot ride anymore, but i still dream of freasian horses. I just love them all.
Look on RUclips: friesian horses 👍💖 ask: love on first sight from friesian horses
Horses are beautiful regardless of breed
The big lick is a cruel and abusive for the Tennessee Walker.
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That "sport" really cruel abuse like you said needs to be banned. And hobbling and that other "sport" of short banding the legs and the horses race with a person riding in a sort of carriage. I don't remember the name of the event, but they too are cruel.
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That's not a Big Lick. That's just a natural running gait, and it's really fast. I used to train natural 3 gaited Walkers for trail, as they are extremely strong horses with great hearts. They gait naturally, don't need chains or foot soringl to achieve it.
That guy is letting his gait break, so he's pushing him too hard and probably isn't a very good rider
Morgan: photo of Arabian
@@infamousElle that absolutely IS big lick. you can clearly see it on multiple clips.
You really need to do your due diligence, the Tn Walking horse has been exploited and cruelly abused to exaggerate the high step with inhumane actions by owners that have all but ruined the breed's proformance and rightly so
Absolutely! What they have done to the Tennessee Walkers is criminal.
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Say NO to BIG LICK. Say NO to BIG LICK. Say NO to BIG LICK. Say NO to BIG LICK. Say NO to BIG LICK. Say NO to BIG LICK. Say NO to BIG LICK.
Torture
profornance? oh.. you mean performance! jeez .learn to spell dude!
A lot of the comments remind me of something that a horse owner knows but others may not: there is something unique about the mutual love and respect that some owners and horses achieve. I’ve owned different kinds of animals, common and uncommon. The bond that can occur between a horse and its owner is different, it’s an amazing experience. It is a mix of pure love and joy with trust, where the horse seems to think “you want me to…. - OK, we can do that.” Or “OK, I’ll do anything for you.” I baby-sat for my mare, every day from my foal’s Day2 on, until we could safely halter him. The sweetest grass was outside the fenced area. Everyday I would bring my mare’s lead into the fenced area, fasten it to her halter and lead her to the gate. She looked back, saw me with her little guy, and she’d go right through, starting right be the fence/gate till the foal was comfortable. He was used to me that very day, and mama just watched. Some of my best memories were the bond we 3 shared. Horse life is a great way to grow up!
Perfectly said no greater bond than with your horse that trust you. .They speak to you
a way no human ever can🐴❤
I will share this but tears will fall; I had WY Racing Tbs for a few years; I never raced nor trained in the USA due to the abuses in the industry in this country. My horses went to Serbia under a trainer/vet; eventually we black typed out in Ireland and then we lost a $25000 baby due to genetics I was told. Long story short...I was kicked out of the place where my horses stood; behind my back this person got rid of $2.2 million worth of horses with a sure Triple Crown coming up. All done behind my back...I cry every so often for them..I have no way to find them and now 8 years later would be too late...racing here is cruel..it does not have to be that way and should not...
not only that but horses are snugly, you can hug those big necks and they will also cuddle your neck on your shoulder.
Left out that Tennessee walkers are tortured to make them lift their feet super high, their feet are weighed down (you can see the horse with weights on its feet in this video) or there feet are spiked to create mass pain so they will pick up their feet higher.
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Only to you is torture. If that is the case, then all liberals should be arrested on turture charges to the public. It is just the easiest way for them to get them to raise their legs without whips, electric shock or real tortures you have never heard of. As a matter of fact, the Amish use more torture on their horses. They are tools to them.
Soring is cruel and inhumane.
@@mitchellculberson9336 Thanks for the balancing act you just magically put into place! Brilliant to hear from someone who is a bit of an expert and has experience and not just a drama queen.
I had a Standardbred Horse named Jacko, I had him from a colt and he died at 29 years. We had a terrific relationship and rapport, and I would ride him bare-back and in a halter, and if he was feeling good when we went on the beach, he would jump all fours off the ground and squeal, and when I looked like I might fall off, "I would say cut it out Jacko" Ok, then he would just go into a calm walk! We would play hide and seek in the sandhills, he would never run away! He was Mr Ed! leave the key in the padlock of the stable door, and he would open the door. We did a little bit of dressage, but we were not very good, if I stopped talking to him, he would stop dead in the ring! I miss him terribly - great friend.
I really envy you and Jacko. . . . . .
If i had more land I would have had a horse. I Love them. Them and Dogs.
Friesian horses for me , I think they are the most beautiful !
I'm very partial to Morgans they have a special place in my heart as to how tough, versatile and smart they are.
Interesting video. Horses are amazing. I’m just wondering why the editor bleeped out the two mentions of WW1/WW2? Are we not to speak of these wars anymore?
I dont think you should show big lick without talking about how abusive it is
Amen .. great idea mentioned here and other comments! Educate people so we can hopefully eradicate that abusive behavior by sick minded sad humans that can’t see their harmful ways are not the way to treat lovely, dependent on man, horses!!
I love the Clydesdale strong and gentle in a graceful way.
The spot about the Tennessee walker made me sick to my stomach. This is the most abused horse ever. The shows should be banned and anyone involved with them should be thrown in jail. That's just my opinion.
Agreed I saw that too I’m surprised no one else noticed it
Agree. My father explained the Walkers’ training. He wasn’t a “horse man” but he said that whenever an animal moves in an unnatural way, it is due to training - the more unnatural, the harsher the training. He also said his best friend, who was a horse breeder wouldn’t train walkers because it was hard on the horse n he felt the gait harmed their legs. I have NO idea if that was correct, but the more extreme examples sure didn’t look like they had a normal looking let, and they seem to be wearing some odd “boot” or wrapping on their front hooves. I’d love to know more about that, maybe from a Vet who treats horses!
I agree. I used to show American Saddle Breds and Tennessee Walkers naturally. It is growing, but people like you and me make it happen! We never put weighted shoes or broke tails on our horses. No chains or acid. They are truly beautiful in a natural gait.
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Agreed. The practice of "soring" is nothing short of barbaric. Mixtures of caustic chemicals are constantly put on their pasterns. This causes so much pain that the animal reacts by lifting its legs high as if they had just been scalded on a hot stove. Soring is also accompanied by affixing artificial boots to their hooves called "stacks." Stacks are unnatural, and time on them damages their legs. In order to get the high tail, a muscle at the base of their spine is severed. All in all, these horses live nightmarish lives and are then sold into the slaughter pipeline when all of these torturous practices finally take their toll on these defenseless creatures. It is nothong short of sanctioned animal abuse for the purporse of cruel exploitation and should be outlawed nationally with crippling penalties for violation.
SHAME on you for showing Tenn. Walkers doing the Big Lick. The horses shown in the BL endure enormous cruelty to create flashy gaits. Almost all of the BL Tenn. Walkers end up with terrible joint and back problems not to mention emotional stress from the soring, heavy shoes and stacks on their feet. Many animal rescue groups have been working for years to stop the Blick Lick shows. You should not be promoting this form of animal abuse.
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I 100% agree!
YOU USED BIG LICK HORSES FOR THIS?!?? BIG LICK IS DISGUSTING, & DISTURBING!! THE TB WALKERS & OTHERS ARE HORRIBLY ABUSED!! THEY’RE SORED ON THEIR FRONT LEGS AND PEOPLE USE GINGER TO SORE HORSES, AS WELL!!
STOP BIG LICK!!!!!!!!!
@@dianapippin6658 He doesn't know what he is talking about, quartering horses were called that because they were considered ideal for quartering a herd of cattle.
Thank you for your comment. I came to say exactly the same thing. So many Walkers are dumped into the export pipeline that sees horses going to Mexico for the meat maret. They hit the pipelines in extremely poor condition after their bodies have been abused by the hideous people who compete in the big lick.
I own a Friesian he's now 20yrs old I've never had a better horse, such a character and gentle horse, paid £3500 for him age 2yrs .he rides and drives. Not any more I've retired him.😊
12 min 36 sec, the STANDARDBRED ARE GREAT PETS! SOME ARE BOMB PROOF! I saw a Standardbred waiting to race, hooked up to the buggy. Standing still!!!! I worked with them over 10 years! BEAUTIFUL!!!
There is nothing more beautiful than a horse.
All beautiful, magnificent animals! I prefer the heavy Draft horses, but love any breed. Just magnificent animals.❤️❤️❤️
Big lick with Tennessee walking horses is extreme abuse of the horses. They are literally tortured to walk with that abnormal gait. Big lick shows should be banned and the practice made illegal. It’s horrible what happens to these beautiful and kind animals. People who do big lick are monsters.
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The TN Walker are shown with BIG LICK!!! DISGUSTING!!!!!! BAN ALLLL HORSE COMPETITIONS!!!!!!
People in authority need to really wake up and stop the horrible practice of that unnatural and really really UGLY gait!!!!!
Amen!
I have rescued three Tennessee Walking horses. Saved one from being shown. They all became pasture puppies who lived out their lives in horse paradise. Their smooth natural gait is amazing. Pushing them to hit the big lick is pure abuse. Period. My current horse is a Paso Fino and walking horse gelding who will be thirty this year. I caught him the day he was born. He is my silly, smart, gorgeous baby. 🐴
I am in love with the Andalusian, Friesian, and the Gypsy Vanner.
Of the large, gorgeous, breeds -- these are my three favourites.
I was gifted a ½ Morgan / ½ Quarter for my 14th birthday. She was
a trained Barrel Racer and I rode her in our Santa Fe Junior Rodeo
Association Gymkana's. I trained her to become accustomed to
English voice commands as well as the gaits... adding the commands
of Lope, and her favourite -- Break Gait. I even trained her to jump (over
small jumps). She was extremely intelligent and easy to work with. ❤😍
I’m surprised that the Ahkal-Teke horse wasn’t mentioned. It’s one of the oldest horses out there and the basis for Thoroughbred horses. They are stunning animals.
I was disappointed at the exclusion of Ahkal Teke too.
I was just gonna make the exact same comment!
Yes, beutiful horses on painful legs.... Stop it....
Ahkal-Teke is an iconic horse breed, just as the Przewalski horse is an ancient subspecies worth mentioning as well.
I have never heard of the Ahkal-Teke horse, but have not been following the horse world. When I was young, the Thoroughbred was supposedly a mixture of Arabian, Berber, and another breed. Thank you for increasing my knowledge of such a beautiful animal.
Morgan, Appaloosa, Clydesdale, Arabian, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Andalusian, and Hanoverian are a few of the breeds I have had the privilege to ride in my life. I am partial to my love of Appaloosa but I love them all!
When it comes to riding the Arabian is my favorite, especially when jumping. 🌹
You are a true Horse Lover!! 💞🌹🌟🐎🌟💖
@@miapdx503 I will admit, riding a Clydesdale was the most mind blowing experience. It was like sitting in a boat on the ocean. the gentle rolling gates was so smooth and amazing. If you ever get the chance, give it a try and you will understand.
@@MichelleShaw-u1i I so love them all. I have so much respect for them. My favorite was my horse Diamond, she was half Morgan half Appaloosa. she was so smart, with a great cow sense, and could jump just about anything you pointed her at. She even played fetch. That was my favorite prank to play on people.
I love my Appy!
These horses are my fav's because of the dressage they do, with their gorgeous black hair etc.❤
I love all horses, and I’ve ridden many different types, but a few have stood out for me in the breeds, Arabian, Morgan, Lipizzaner and of course Clydesdale, Friesian, and Gypsy Vanner, I once rode a purebred Arabian, which was unique and very intelligent, but was a bit difficult to ride because its rump was higher in back than its chest, which was lower. Another was an Arab/Morgan cross, named Tony, my favorite of all, and which was one of the best horses I ever rode, and we had that connection. Tony had a natural rocking-chair lope and could cover long distances with it, until too many riders were on him and ruined it and all his training. He was a riding club horse, and the only concern was money and riders, but not the rest of it towards the horse’s wellbeing. The owner was willing to sell him to me, because he was fighting other riders, but Tony never fought me, we had that special relationship between horse and rider. He would respond well when I asked him to do something and I learned to be a better rider because of Tony’s performance and the variance of leg pressures I used. I just wish I could have bought this horse, but I didn’t have a place to keep it near me. Many riders ruined his mouth by pulling on the reins and whipping him even though he never needed any of this. All this abuse ruined his mouth, natural abilities and previous training abilities. Tony died one winter in the mountains because of loneliness (Tony needed to be shown love and treated with kindness, this he never got), plus he refused to go back to the barn with the other horses. I actually cried over losing him. Tony only needed to have someone to love him for himself and be good to him, this he never got. I still miss him to this day.
My other favorite was Dixie, a mare and just a regular workhorse (unknown lineage) on a ranch where I would go to with my parents, but she was very exceptional, and gave her all when I rode her (we connected). Others who rode her were forcing her to do things she shouldn’t have done otherwise, she was in foal and riders were kicking her so hard in the stomach area, and whipping her, showing off for that matter, showing off how much they could make her work. With that scenario, I became afraid for her and her foal. Afterwards when I got back on her, 😢she was limping, went lame because of NO shoes and riding hard over stones on the gravel road which hurt and bruised her hooves. I was too young at the time to understand this, I was only 8 or 10 years old, but through the years and being more around horses, it made me realize how more special Dixie meant to me and how important it was to watch out for hoofs and legs, and behavior changes due to unseen or unexpected circumstances or consequences of riding blindly without caring about them. That same year, I was told Dixie and her foal were sold and it broke my heart. I cried for her, because the last time I rode her that day, she was running the length of the fence, stopped at the gate and looked at us leaving until she couldn’t see me anymore, all this before turning back towards the other horses. I still miss her also. My two favorite horses, Dixie and Tony.
Another I rode was Tilly, an old thoroughbred racehorse and possibly a standard bred mix, she loved to run, but also was 22 years old and not allowed to do so because of her legs and lungs being compromised, but still a very good horse and she felt my riding desires. I had to hold her back some from running. Tony, the first horse mentioned, and Tilly were both together and riding club horses, no love here for them, only the concern was money and riders, including many who really didn’t know anything about horses, and treated them as machines, riding them hard on gravel roads, and pavements, unmercifully and unmindful to their horses needs and safety. Many came back hard breathing and sweating so much it ruined their lives, legs and health. Tony came back many times lame from running over hard surfaces and pavements, others had difficulty breathing or walking again. These riders only concerned themselves going somewhere fast, but NOT about the care of the horses they were riding, nor for it’s health or safety reasons. All this changed my life with the attitudes and ignorance with uncaring riders and towards the proper treatment, training and care for horses and their health, with this in mind, I learned a lot over the years about horses in general.
May God bless all those who treat their animals with the dignity and respect they deserve, showing them love, kindness and compassion and an understanding and caring heart with those they take care of. Life is sacred and precious and should always be given the dignity and respect it deserves. All are equal in God’s eyes, and there is only one God and creator of all the universe. Humanity has lost its way. ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I would think the Arabian to need a special saddle, then, or his back and rump muscles would be in trouble.
There was a man I knew who stabled horses and with one, we got along particularly well. Muscles' mouth had literally turned to leather from people abusing the reins, not knowing how to ride 😪 something I can never forget - He knew he was powerful and muscular but he was the sweetest horse and would walk by my side wherever I walked around the property, sometimes rubbing me like - I'm here! I can never forget his beautiful soft mouth, the sides, leather. The sides of his mouth couldn't feel anything, reins were useless. The only good thing was that inexperienced riders couldn't ride him.
Had an Arabian X Morgan who made my life so full. I sure do miss having horses in my life. I'll be introducing my granddaughter to horses soon ❤️ hopefully pass on the unique love of horses
You are a beautiful heart! All the horses you've encountered have been lucky to know you! ❤🙏 💙 💛 👑 💛💙 🙏 ❤
Shame there was no mention of the Australian Waler. This loyal and brave horse was originally bred in New South Wales and carried our mounted soldiers in the first World War. They are still found in Australia today.
Yes, I just read a book called ‘Bill the Bastard’, a difficult, but brave horse that served in WW1 in a number of theatres of war. The BBC also did a great documentary on the ‘War Horse’.
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Yes gotta love the Aussies!! Of course I'm a horse fiend. I thought I was a horse as a child and ran away from school being a horse several times my first year!! 😂😂😂. Good times!! I would love to see the Waler. I'll have some research to do!! 😁💜✌🏼💞🐎🌟
I really despise these channels who steal videos of other content providers and then randomly put them together to talk about horse breeds that they actually know nothing about. For one thing, the premise is all wrong. Why list them in the order of the most expensive horse breeds when he knows nothing about them?
There are so many errors in this, and I'm only half way through the video. A Fresian horse does not cost less than an Appaloosa, for example. They are much more rare. Also, why are Mustangs even included in this list of horses? They are the least expensive horse ever. A mustang can be adopted for as low as $25.
Regarding Standardbreds, he can't even pronounce their name correctly. He says they're used under harness, but he fails to show one in a harness pulling a sulky that they are best known for. Plus he shows random pictures of horses that are not even pure Standardbreds on Amish farms and in colors that they are not known for.
Also, he showed a clip of a Tennessee Walking Horse in the midst of one of the warmblood breeds, and then said that an Oldenburg is a short breed with short legs! What?! The largest horse I ever sat on was an Oldenburg that was over 18 hands tall. This is just a short list of the errors in this video.
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@@joannesmartens9442 Exactly! That was just horrible to see. It still boggles the mind that those people who show these horses even think that this looks good for a horse to walk that way, much less the horrible abuse that those horses suffer. It is absolutely horrendous!
Exactly my thoughts.
No mention of the Ahkal Teke. This horse is probably one of the foundation desert breeds used in the thoroughbred, and definitely one of the rarest breeds.
I have an Ahkal Teke-Appaloosa cross. The Nez Prez started using this cross to bring their horses back to the historic endurance base they were originally known for.
Gorgeous breed.
Awesome horse you have….❤️🙏🏼
They are truly stunning horses.
Nez PERCE.
My favorite Is impossible I just live horses but gupsy Varner is a kind of pic and tennessee walkers never should be put there that sick abuse Fir a 'man' to sit his a$$on the beautiful horse with uts feet sore shows the Gut Sickening perverse natimure if abuse at its finest towards a noble best .sickening!🤢🤮🤢🤮🤯
ok confused by the bleeps , have we been banned from saying world war ? so weird . it happened all this sensoring words is stupid . Beautiful horses .
UTube needs to get a grip on reality. They are always playing the sensor card and demonstrating channels over the use of words they don’t like or the advertisers might be offended by. Geez, grown up and act adult, UTube!
I noticed this too! So stupid!
The Tennessee Walkers are amazing breed. To show these fine animals with blocks of wood glued and screwed to their feet to show off the BIG LICK is nothing short of animal abuse. It needs to be banned. Anyone interested in doing research on how these animals are treated, research Big Lick and abuse. These horses feet are sored and have various weights attached so they will lift their feet as high as possible in a most unnatural way. Compare the horses without the big blocks on their feet with the horses that are not abused and left natural
@@Tayloranne53 I was around the touching, and tail setting back in texas in the 80s and all for show at these magnificent animals expense. The bible says we have dominion over the animals but I don't think this treatment is what that scripture had in mind.. time for an eye for and eye and and let's let this abuse for the sake of a twisted human requirement in competition lest the riders also get their feet touched with hot mustard and prance around the ring. All for drama and a pride that torments these beautiful and naturally gaited horses. Shame on any walking horse owner who embraces these techniques..
yes, it is incredibly stupid
Another beautiful specimen saw a golden beauty this morning
You kind of went back and forth, but thank you for (somewhat) calling this one by its proper name. It officially is called "Lippizan" by the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. In Germany, they were called Lippizzaner during WWII, but since Germany and Russia tried to kill them off, I prefer Lippizan. The Russian soldiers wanted to eat them, and Germany wanted them because, well, Hitler was crazy and wanted to kill practically everything.
Two American generals, Reed and Patton, helped to evacuate the horses to different farms until the end of the war.
The first horse my sister owned was a registered Tennessee Walker named Tradewind. She was 16, and found this horse somehow for 700.00. This was 1957, so that was a small fortune. He "had fallen and scarred his ankles so bad, that he could not be shown any more." Right. Someone had screwed up his soring and scarred him up.
Anyway, my parents ended trading a piece of property in Houston for him.
He was magnificent. He was gaited, and was about 17 hands, so to mount him, she could tap the backs of his knees, and he would stretch out so she could reach. Jenni wasn't an accomplished rider, and he knew it. He was always so gentle with her, but I was 4years old, and when I was on him, the first few times, Jenni would lead him, but quickly found out it wasn't necessary. I remember being so proud, me riding Tradewind! He walked extra slowly, and no matter how hard I would kick, it didn't faze him. He would calmly make the round of our driveway and stop when we reached Jenni. He was a big sorrel gelding.
I fully believe , that short of slaughter, soring is the most horrible thing possible that a horse endures. It eventually caused his death.
My dad was off from work that day, mom was at work, Jenni and I were at school. Daddy was doing yard work, so he staked Tradewind out in a part of the yard he hadn't cut yet, so he coul have some fresh grass. After a little while he heard stomping, snorting, noises. Right when he turned, he saw Tradewind pull the stake out ring and take off, with the chain rattling behind him. Before Dad could get to him, he took off up the driveway.
WWE lived at the back of a country subdivision on 3 1/2 acres. At the front of the subdivision, there were SP railroad tracks. Right beyond that was Hyw 59.
Dad tore in the house for hid keys, got in the car, and started praying. He got as far as the mile to the tracks, and there was a train stopped. It was only about 6 cars, and at the 2nd car from the caboose, a group of men was looking at something. Dad went to them, and there lay Tradewind, with his head bent backwards over his spine. It was obvious that he was dead. The man in the caboose was shaking, and was saying he'd never seen anything like it. "The horse never even slowed. He hit that car, full speed, head first.
Dad explained what happened, and went home to get a bed sheet to temporarily cover him. Jenni's bus went right by where his body was, and it was too late to call anyone to have it removed.
As soon as she got home, Mom and Dad were sitting at the table, waiting.
Jenni immediately said, "It's Tradewind, isn't it?" And started to cry.
She said she could just feel it, and when she saw the sheet, and just knew.
In the meantime, Dad had gone back to the tracks, and was looking for snakebites, lumps, lesions, anything that could have caused the sheer panic Tradewind was in.
Our neighbor went with him, and he was the first to notice the redness and swelling in his ankles.
"What's this?" pointing at the horse's ankles. Without looking, Dad was telling him about the soring.
"Does it always look like this?"
Dad looked down, and saw the horrible redness and swelling, and was horrified.
It seems that Tradewind had stepped in a patch of nettles, and the pain was so intense in the scarring, we think it brought back memories of the soring. Rather than endure that again, he had to get away.
The vet confirmed that it was nettles, and agreed about the soring memories.
RIP, Tradewind. You were a great horse. And when Jenni passed away 3 years ago, I know you were waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge.
In Heaven, where Tradewind is, he is strong and pain free and has Devine peace and no fear. Your Jenny is with her beloved Tradewind and they now have eternal joy together. God bless you and your family for caring for His precious creature. You will all be rewarded!
@@donnalewis7877 thank you for that. Both of my parents were animal lovers, but I think I got my intense love of them from my dad.
He swore we would never own a small dog. A female dog.
I think it was out of spite that my oldest sister brought home a female, Toy Manchester puppy named Sissy. Daddy was furious. He thought Sissy was a stupid name for stupid little dog.
A week later, my sister married a sailor and moved to California, leaving Sissy with us.
About a week after that, my mom was washing dishes and looking out of the window smiling. She pulled up a chair and told me to look. Outside, patting his knees, was Daddy, with Sissy dancing on hind legs, in front of him. No one said anything when they came in, and Daddy sat in his armchair. Sissy sat in front of him on the floor, just looking at him. He told her she better come up before someone stepped on her. She hopped up and snuggled in beside his leg and that was her spot. He refused to call her Sissy. He called her Chister.
What a sad story. Thank You for sharing that with us. I'm sure Tradewind was waiting for Jenni as she crossed. People can be very cruel to animals. It's very sad to hear the stories. As terrible as people can be to innocent people and animals, remember that Love never dies! Blessings to you.
Dear god, what a terrible story.
@@lesleyrobinson4747 unfortunately, it is true. That's how far reaching the effects of soring are. Thr REALLY sad part is that Tennessee Walkers have natural gaits and don't need to be sored to lift their legs that high. There are alternative means. Example: putting a heavy shoe or weighted boot on about a week before the event, to be removed immediately before. The horse will over compensate and step higher with no pain or scarring.
Gypsy is absolutely beautiful
Shame on you for showing TWH in big lick mode. There have been years of attempts to outlaw this barbaric
and painful practice. These are some of the most loving, loyal and kind horses. At least a disclaimer about
the Big lick shows would have enlightened others.
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I am very surprised that one of the oldest, most beautiful and most versatile breeds in Europe has not been mentioned: The Lusitano, a purebred Lusitano from Portugal. A saddle horse that dates back 5000 years! The Lusitano is an example of national export: Northern Europe, Latin America and Asia absorb 80% of the purebred Lusitano herd. The other 20% stays in Portugal. The price of a horse varies from 15 thousand to one million euros. To avoid confusion, Portugal is a Sovereign State of the Iberian Peninsula, not a Spanish province!
I LOVE them too. Gorgeous beauties like models!! So strong and smart I think they are a very top breed also!! Spanish Horses are incredible.
I was amused when they had the Shire up, and were also showing the Brabant, etc as well
Wow such beautiful horses ❤
As much as you appear to care for horses, I was shocked to see the footage of the Big Lick horses in the Tennessee Walker footage. It is so very cruel.
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Check out my comment regarding that horrific abuse: I was shocked to even see it in this video! 🤬
"This Amazing Horse Looks Like Typical Horse Until He Turns His Head" Then doesn't show the horse with its head turned.
I owned, raised and bred Peruvian Paso horses for years. They are the most spectacular breed. The gate is all natural, nothing artificial is ever used. They are full of fire and brio and yet so gentle. The smoothest riding horse of all time. Stunning! Looks and magnificent confirmation.
Big Lick should be outlawed.
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I thought it had been long ago. Sad that it has not.
rigth on! these awful ANIMAL ABUSE videos have to be reported to the dolts @ the helm of RUclips!
The Appaloosa was created and bred by the Nez Perce Indians of Idaho. I've had two of them. Both were Appy/Thoroughbred mixes.
Fast and as close to a dog as a horse can be. Lol. I loved them dearly.
Oh,and some of the white horses in the Andalusian segment were actually Lipazans. And they are the ones,of the Spanish Riding Academy,who started Dressage. With their most famous of their moves Cabriolet.
It's Standardbred. Not Standardbreed.
** that show horse,the Tennessee Walker,has been forced into the walk you are showing here. Look at the boots it has to wear to get it to do that walk. It's extremely painful for the animal and highly unnatural as well! Also,to get their tail to hang up there like a flag their tails have been docked. Which is when it has been broken in the middle and they are trained to hold what's left of it high.
lol, yes as close to a dog as a horse can be! I used to tell people that about my Leopard spotted gelding. He had a cat as a friend for crying outloud 😂 He was very playful and so darn smart. I loved that boy!
In his paper's, it said he had Man o' War back in his bloodlines.
Thank you for pointing those things out. I was going to comment as to where the heck they got some of these video's which show horses not of the breed they are talking about. This video would give a lot of misinformation to someone who knows nothing about horses. And the Tennessee Walkers, yes. Horrible animal abuse to make them walk like that. Burned with acid under the pastern. Heavy weights on the front feet to make them pick them up. You can't say you care for your horse when you do that to it. Someday it will end.
The big lick is animal cruelty. It needs to be banned. Tennessee Walking horses have a beautiful natural gait. No need for abuse to these horses.
Nez Perce
@@maryh1421 I agree with you 100%.
The head Vet and “The Incredible Dr. Pol” TV show namesake, Dr. Jan Pol, has Friesian Horses. He brought two of them over to the U.S. from the Netherlands, where he came from. And his wife, Diane Pol, bought a pregnant Freisian from a local auction. She had a beautiful colt, then later had a filly. I love those horses as well as all the horses shown in this video 🥰‼️ I had an Arabian Quarter-horse that was beautiful 🥰‼️. He was that reddish brown color (forgot the name of the color), had a beautiful black mane and tail and four perfect white stockings and a full white blaze on the front of his face. His name was Monroe and I loved that horse. Only one I ever owned.
I’ve had the same concerns as the the writer about the Tennessee Walker. I have had Tennessee Walkers, who had a smooth gate without having had the abuse to create their comfortable ride. However they did not have the high-step action of the arena horses. Mine were used for trail rides and field trials with our English Pointers and worked very well in these circumstances. The abuse of the arena Walkers should be monitored and animal abuse laws enforced.
I agree, it needs to be stopped. Watch horse plus videos, the are protesting the big lick.
I'm 85 years old, l just have memories
Miss those years with my horse
@@benniebaker289 Good Memories my Lady💖🐎😘
Frisian are one of my favorites, I love the big horses with furry feet. I'm a big guy so I'd need a big horse.
they were ridden by knights going to war. WAR HORSES.
Just another great creation from THE MASTER.....THEY ARE SO ELEGANT...
Horses are the most amazing, beautiful, wonderful creatures on the planet and I love them with a passion. 🥰
Such magnificent animals how I love them to my very core, thank you!!
Love horses :D
Great list! Sad to see Akhal-Teke didn't make it though!
Beautiful horses 🐎 ❤
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Such a marvelous summation of so many magnificent creatures. Lippizaners and Arabians have the most beautiful profiles! I loved the biographies of each breed you selected. Hurray for Budweiser and their breeding programs.
So much useful history information! How come the war information is being beeped like swear words. . .
I feel so sorry for those Tennessee horses
Gypsy vanner, I love them
Beautiful horse.
I grew up around horses and when people say they broke a horse that makes me so MAD 😡 YOU DON'T BREAK A HORSE YOU EARN IT'S TRUST when you "break a horse you break it's spirit, it's soul , it's heart and your not going to have the same relationship as you do when you earn it's trust, you don't need to HIT IT OR OR RIP IT'S MOUTH OFF I DON'T EVEN BELIEVE IN SADDLES OR BRIDLES OR ANYTHING I JUST WANT IT TO BE ME AND MY HORSE BECAUSE IF YOU HAVE A TRUE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING BECAUSE IT IS GOING TO RESPOND TO YOUR VOICE AND YOUR LEG'S
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Is there a more beautiful creature than a horse! So graceful so majestic! Should never be abused and should be let run wild as they deserve! Px
I love horses.
I have two Tennessee Walkers. They have never been in a contest. That being said, they have that natural gate. Comfortable horse to ride. They make a good stable riding horse.
The most expensive horse i remember was a Pasifino . O saw a stallion at T.Ed Garrison arena. This horse had so much spirit they had him on four lead ropes. He came out with his head hogh and look like he was doing a shuffle with hos feet. They said he was worth 4.1 million dollars. They had mare horses of the same breed there also and would put a glass of wine on the riders head and it would take off and not spill a drop at the other end of the arena the rider would kill the glass of wine. The stallion was solid bkack with a white star right between his eyes. When the light would hit him he looked blue ill tell you it was one of the most beautiful horses i have ever laid eyes on. I hope i spelled the breed correctly Paso-fina i think not sure.
The Paso Fino horse was bred from two types of Spanish horses: The Andalusian and the Jennet ( North African Barb, or Berber horse + Andalusian), and with the Portuguese Lusitano. The Spanish Jennet, known for its smooth gaits, was crossed with the Andalusians and Lusitanos to form the Paso Fino breed. They forgot the Lusitano breed😒
Jessi from Australia: I am appalled by what was being done to those Tennessee Walkers! What the hell is that about?
It looks abusive and painful. Horses don't walk like that! If I could have another horse it would be a Shire or Percheron;
I love the Heavy Horses and would , if I had the money, be overjoyed to maintain their breeds.
All in all, no horse should ever be mistreated or sent to be killed at an abattoir or treated like those poor TWs. Repulsive human cruelty.
Those Tennessee walkers they put weights with spikes on their feet to make them walk like that for shows or something of the like apparently is messes up their feet over time (gee I wonder why). They are really smooth to ride like sitting on a moving couch and the one I rode he wanted to do that walk/run pace the whole time he is also the biggest treat monster ever (licks and nibbles). The one shire in the yard she is the biggest most lovey one out of them all can brush her all day and night and she always wants more sometimes snoozing on my head and chasing all the others away from me if I quit paying attention to her. Percherons I have always found interesting but I have yet to meet one maybe someday (got swindled into buying a redhead quarterhorse for a few years or so whom I also spoil the crap out of wayyy to much because she is just too sweet)
People like that aren't human.😰😭
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Freshens are all gorgeous
Frisians.
The Morgan horse is my favorite. The original name of the first Morgan horse owned by Justin Morgan was Figure. Then he was renamed after his owner.
Horses are so cool😊
I love the beautiful golden horse that I'm sure is rare . You didn't show him , Clydesdale is my next favourite
palomino? i had one. it's a color not a breed though.
FOR GOD's sake do not show the cruel Big Lick as an attribute, Abuser's apply weights to the horse's front feet to throw them off step so they " throw" their feet exaggeratedly high. They also wound " SORE" the hoof area, which cause them to lift their feet in an exaggerated manner.
Sure would be nice if the horses you talked about were ACTUALLY on screen. Seeing all these beautiful equines is great but your education factor is a minus 2.
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I agree I was waiting to see it at first 10, considering one was discovered in a band of Alberta Wildies. She was transferred to the Ahkal teke breeding ranch across the USA border.
So at both 21:00 AND 21:19 you show us the BRABANT and nobody says anything?
A BRABANT is NOT a Shire.
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Someone called it. Good eye,!!
My first horse was a mustang from the Nevada desert. He was also my first love.❤
All gorgeous horses but there is something about the Friesian that makes me love them so much. Honorable mention to the Camargue horse, from a region in the south of France. Small white horses used for ranching cattle.
My favorite is the freishan and all draft horses. My dad and i had a few before he died. We also had a percheron belgian mix and this horse was huge. Any draft horse is intimidating to stand beside. But i love all horses. We had a tennessee walker an appilousa afew quarter horses and a mustang. They all were beautiful animals,i forgot to mention we also had a few mules. I like a mule for trail riding they seem to be very surefooted. But l9ve them all.❤
Love them all 🎉
Tennessee Walking horses need to be protected from the cruel practice of soring. It is so extreme that the stress shortens the horses lives. There is no excuse for the torture these poor animals are subjected to.
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Okay, I rode for over a decade, I had to stop because riding is an expensive hobby. I never owned a horse, but I would be happy to buy a 'mutt' horse because, like rescues everywhere, there is over breeding of horses. Because cats are less expensive to keep, I chose to rescue them and I've been known to fix random cats that walked across my yard one too many times... really. My favorite horse, okay, pony, to ride was a mix breed mare who obviously had quite a bit of quarter horse in her. She was 13.3 hands, a buckskin with a bald face. She was bred once on purpose and once by accident. Both of her fillies were palominos with bald faces.
Just a couple of things... why did you bleep the word "war"? Also, they aren't "Standardbreed" they are "Standardbred." I just wanted to reach through the screen and slap you!
Ils sont splendides majestueux sublimes des merveilles ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm surprised the American Saddlebred was not mentioned (though they did show up at 15:45 mislabeled as a Holsteiner). In addition to the Showring, they are used as pleasure horses, trail horses, jumping and dressage, as well as driving horses. I love my Saddlebred mare who has the attitude of "I am pretty and I know it!"
@@Vivaldilover I know they mentioned the Standardbred, I was talking about the American SADDLEBRED. Different breed entirely. If you ever get a chance to watch them in action you'll understand the difference.
@@briancampbell7807 Thank you. I learn something every day. I appreciate your reply.
The Spanish horse riding school uses Analucian horses, the Vienna (Austria) horse riding school uses Lipizzaner. Lipizzaner originate from Lipica, Croatia❤
Lipica is not in Croatia, but in Slovania.
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And the Mustang is the very best horse for cattle tending. Loved my first one.
you forgot the "Suffolk Punch",strange but true ,the strongest of the draughts but without feathers
Beautiful.
1:18 that is not a Friesian. Not all black horses are Friesians. And why not mention, as you do with other breeds, where the Friesian horse comes from: Friesland, a province in the Netherlands.
I love all horses thank you I really enjoyed this
Loving all the horse stories in the comments. ❤
The Morgan's founding sire was named Figure owned and raised by Justin Morgan, a school teacher. Good gravy, who is doing or not doing your checke
Yep - loads of mistakes!
I like the Paint breed and pinto coloring.
I’ve always have loved draft horses! Big and powerful! ♥️
Arabians are by far my favorite. You can develop a cloer partnership with an; Arabian than with any other breed and they are unbelievably kind.
Why are these horses so expensive when they're a Dying Breed and there's people out there that are willing to help them survive
#14 - my favourite.
Love haflingers. The ideal family horse.
They also didn't mention the Peruvian Dos Pasos. Another horse with only 23 vertebrae.
Wild horses are living for hundreds of years on cumberlin island in Georgia !!
Owned & rode Tennessee Walkers since my folks bought me my 1st for my 13th birthday some fifty years ago. Holy crap didn't realize it was that long ago! Anyhow, best horses ever. You cannot get that smooth ride anywhere else.
Help stop the big lick. Watch horse plus, they are protesting the big lick.
I absolutely agree.
The Tennessee Walker is the worst one because of the way they are trained. They should be arrested for treating them like this. Nauseating!
It is now illegal to show a TWH that has been sored. How effective these laws are depends on enforcment. It is also illegal to ship them across state lines if sored. Once again, enforcement is key. I hope these practices will die off. These are wonderful horses especially if left in their natural state. I have fantastic memories of riding them as a kid. Ours were completely natural. Some didn't even have shoes as they never went on pavement and weren't ridden except on weekends.
Clydesdales are not the only breed used as drum horses by the British army, currently they have Shires; Apollo and Atlas are both Shires. Many kinds of horse were used in WW1, including Shires but the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery use Irish Draught horses to pull their guns - which date from 1914.
I love the Arabian horses, just they look so smart
Such a beautiful video. 😍😘