Buying a Horse at an Amish Auction

This video was great and filled with valuable unbiased info. The horses looked good, well-fed and healthy. Thanks for the tips on choosing the right horse, not just to go by looks. I'll be looking for more vids!

"a little bit spookyyyy, a little bit daaaangerous" lmao i love the way horse people describe horses

Im honestly not sure how or why this was recommended to me, but im so happy it was. I follow the channel "think like a horse" and i really love horses. Never had any, i dont think im qualified enough to give one a good life, but I love informative videos as well as seeing such beautiful wonderful animals. The amish are awesome btw.

I know the Amish use Morgans a lot. If you really want the worlds BEST riding breed, I cant say enough about them. Each one Ive met has has the exact same outgoing and honest character, and never a single illness.

Man, the Amish has relaxed their inhibitions. The TN Amish I know would never allow cameras or women riding a horse. Nice video.

I think the white Percheron was an example of an old draft house that was never put “in rein” he was used as a part of a 4 or double 4 horse team. Common practice is put reins on the 2 horses in the center and the horses on the outside are just pulling and are not actually reined up. Putting this horse by himself made him feel vulnerable and uncertain

I love horses, but the real reason I watched this is that my son and his wife lived in Worcester, VT for two years! Beautiful country there. They recently moved back to the Big City (chuckle) of Barre.

Got dumped off of my pony mule last week… lovely horse you got though. Really smart to figure out that temperament/build/movement/manners are more important than some arbitrary list of “must haves” so many of us fall in with the wrong horse (or mule lol) due to wanting an idea of an animal rather than seeing what animal might actually be the best fit for us. Knew an old Morgan breeder that said “pretty is as pretty does” I’ll take a plain brown horse with a big heart and good manners any day… okay, now off to go visit Mule Pancake… great vid!!

Great video. Everyone should remember that there is no perfect horse out here or ever been. From world champions to just pasture pets. I am an amazed that you are not using a Lippitt Morgan for doing the farm work and logging. Especially since Morgans are your state animal and they are all known for doing logging and all sorts of farm work and still have enough energy to be fancy enough to go to town or still have enough energy to do trotting races?

Hilde is beautiful!!! I am super excited to see you drive/log with her in an open bridle (no blinders). I trained my horse to drive using the same bridle as I rode him in, and he took to it so well. He was young when I started him in harness at 4 years old, and I think that maybe he was comforted by being able to look back easily and see me there instead of only able to hear. I’m so proud of him!! He learned to drive in just a couple of days. I’m just happy to see you’re also using an open bridle! It’s not all that common. Best of luck to you and Hilde, she’s really gorgeous and looks very smart and pleased to work with you.

Good video highlighting how the Ohio Amish care for their animals. Since I am a Fritz, it warmed my heart to see a fellow Fritz from Ohio.

I mean these horses look pretty good? I don't doubt that some Amish people may mistreat their horses but that's like everything. There's bad people everywhere, it's not because they're Amish that they somehow automatically mistreat their horses.

People think the Amish abuse their horses because by and large the culture still follows the old "breaking" philosophies which can be very abusive. The horses at auction look great because you can't make money on a broken horse. Really glad your friend sets a better example. Hopefully the culture is changing.

nice video with valuable information! I challenge you to post more videos and grow this channel! you are a good teacher, you explain calmly and you managed to capture my attention! I wish you all the best!

Loved this story - Amish horse fairs are totally outside my experience. Loved the insights, the narrator and the footage - very enjoyable- Thanks

I can't helped, but Finnishorse sounds just like the one that full fills those live up. it is the fastest cold blood in the world and strongest against the size. Very humble horse also.

So helpful! Thinking of heading there in a few weeks to check out the Fall sale for a ride/drive DraftX or Haflinger to replace our wonderful Haflinger than passed. This would be our first time at an auction, and we're from New England as well... .Thanks so much for the preview!

A Facebook friend posted saying she'd seen some Amish man pay up to $500,000 for a horse one Amish man needed. They certainly will not allow such an animal to be neglected or hurt if it costs them that much! It just wouldn't make any sense to waste that money.

Everyone choosing first horse or pony should take note of this guys experience,,,99%of folks failing with their horse is getting the wrong one in the first place ,,,such a shame ,and gives horses an undeserved bad rep,, I've lived worked and loved horse for 63 years,I wish you all the best with your channel and your farm.you give me the feeling that the future is actually in good hands ,,so thankyou ❤😄

I love horse auctions. It was great to see you and hear your commentary.