WHEN TO SELL A HORSE

Summary

In this video, the creator discusses the sensitive topic of selling horses, prompted by a video from another equestrian YouTuber named Maya. The creator empathizes with Maya's emotional decision to sell her horse Luna due to college expenses and time constraints. They express their views on the responsibility of horse ownership, arguing against buying and selling horses for short-term gains or convenience. The video also criticizes the practice of buying horses for children without long-term commitment. The creator shares their perspective on when selling a horse is justified, such as for project horses or when no other options are available. They conclude by recommending a new YouTube channel, Dreamcatcher Horsemanship, for viewers who enjoy equestrian content.

Takeaways

• 🎥 The speaker has been absent from uploading videos due to working on new ideas.
• 🐎 A requested video about feeding horses was considered too short since the speaker doesn't use special grain or supplements.
• 🌾 The video is the speaker's opinion on selling horses, inspired by another equestrian YouTuber named Maya.
• 😢 Maya's video about selling her horse Luna was emotional, indicating she had no intention of selling but had to due to college expenses and time constraints.
• 🤔 The speaker disagrees with Maya's claim that horses need to be ridden all the time and questions the necessity of constant riding.
• 🐴 The speaker believes horses should be able to socialize in a herd and doesn't understand why some think their horses can't 'sit' for a week.
• 🚫 The speaker is against buying and selling horses for short-term purposes or to progress in riding skills, viewing it as irresponsible.
• 👶 The speaker criticizes parents for buying ponies for children without considering the long-term commitment to the animal.
• 🔄 The speaker finds it irritating when people frequently change horses, causing unnecessary stress and movement for the animals.
• 👍 It's acceptable to sell horses for the right reasons, such as training projects where the intention is to prepare the horse for a forever home.
• 👎 Selling old horses when they can no longer perform or benefit the owner is seen as arrogant and inconsiderate by the speaker.

Q & A

Why has the video creator not been uploading as much lately?

The video creator has been working on new video ideas and considering a request to make a video detailing what they feed their horses.

What is the video creator's stance on feeding horses special grain or supplements?

The video creator does not feed their horses any special grain or supplements, which they have mentioned in previous videos.

Who is Maya and what controversy is she involved in?

Maya is a larger equestrian YouTuber who recently made a video about selling her horse, Luna, which led to some backlash from her audience.

What is the video creator's opinion on selling horses?

The video creator believes that selling horses should be a last resort and not done lightly or for short-term gains, emphasizing the importance of commitment and care for the animal.

Why did Maya decide to sell her horse Luna?

Maya decided to sell Luna because she was entering her second year of college and could no longer afford the costs and time commitment required for horse ownership.

What does the video creator disagree with regarding Maya's video?

The video creator disagrees with Maya's statement that her horse needs to be ridden all the time and cannot just sit or be ridden once or twice a week.

What is the video creator's view on the frequency of riding a horse?

The video creator believes that it is not necessary to ride a horse every day and that their own horse can sit for two weeks at a time due to their busy schedule.

What does the video creator think about buying and selling horses for short-term purposes?

The video creator is against buying and selling horses for short-term purposes, such as to progress in riding skills or to try new opportunities, as it lacks commitment and can be stressful for the horses.

What is the video creator's advice for those considering buying a horse for their children?

The video creator advises against buying ponies for children unless there is a long-term commitment to care for the animal, suggesting lessons as an alternative to prevent the horse from being sold and moved around frequently.

What is the video creator's opinion on selling old horses?

The video creator strongly disapproves of selling old horses once they can no longer perform at the same level, viewing it as arrogant and a lack of loyalty to the animal.

What is the video creator's view on selling horses for project purposes?

The video creator supports selling horses for project purposes, such as rescuing and training abused horses to give them a better future, as long as the intention is to find them a forever home.

What advice does the video creator give to potential horse buyers?

The video creator advises potential horse buyers to plan ahead, especially considering the costs and responsibilities of horse ownership, and to ensure they can provide long-term care for the animal.

Who is Dreamcatcher Horsemanship and why does the video creator recommend her channel?

Dreamcatcher Horsemanship is a new YouTuber who creates similar vlogs to the video creator and is also a horse trainer with her own business. The video creator recommends her channel to their audience for similar content and to support her growing channel.