The Reality of Rescue | Michael's Story
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Michael, known in the Pennsylvania harness race world as Mr. Cornbread, was a registered Standardbred we intercepted from auction through our Buy-Out Program in March. Our hearts broke as he stepped off the trailer, using three of his legs rather than all four. He had endured the pain of a broken fetlock for an unknown amount of months and had been forced through an auction before coming to us in his condition. He also had indication of active founder in his right foot, due to him bearing most of his weight on that one side. Sadly, there was nothing we could do to fix the damage to his leg. His joint was fused together, making him unable to walk properly or without pain. So, Michael received the Last Act of Kindness to relieve his pain and suffering. This is the reality of rescue work and why we think it is important for you to see both sides to our rescue work.
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Michael is now running in the fields of Valhalla. No more pain, no more abuse, he can just be Michael. To his former owners, you should have done the right thing for this beautiful boy. But you chose to let his suffering go on, what for a little money ??? You should be charged in court by the law for animal abuse and neglect. You will be judged by the Lord in due time. Thank you Horse Plus Humane Society for doing the right thing.
Thank you for writing what I was feeling but could not express.
I can't imagine ANYONE allowing this to go on so long . Has anyone any idea how long he had been this way ? It looks like a LONG time by the length of his hoof. He was in good condition so the owners probably thought they could recoup more of their money from the kill buyers. NO thought of the pain and suffering and horrendous end that he would have to endure..... ... I can't imagine a punishment to fit such a crime .....
@@jillp37616:38 Tawnee talked about x-rays after they humanely euthanized Michael.They took those X-rays Dr Lydia evaluated those X-rays and 6 to 9 months that Michael has been injured, whether it was track injury or pasture injury they can't tell. JMHO it should have been take care immediately rather then to allow such great suffering and neglect.
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@@jillp3761 : appropriate retribution would be that the owners "work/volunteer" at HorsePlus for one year so they could see upfront the horses that come off the trailers. One year should do it; if not, then two!
Breaks my heart everytime I see an animal so abused and forced to endure it. Thank you for rescuing Michael and giving him the last act of kindness.😢
Thank you for saving Michael from further suffering. And a horrible death in slaughter. He was a gorgeous horse that anyone would have been proud to have. Farewell for now, Beautiful Michael! Run like the wind with your herd in Horse Heaven! 🥰💖💓💖💓💖
Michael was such a beauty! Even in severe pain he was a gentleman...thank you to horseplus and the donors. To his former owner, you should be ashamed of how you treated him! I know there's a special place for all abusers...
The first time you showed this horse, I was in love. He had such a sweet personality and I hate that there was nothing that could be done to save him. He was beautiful and I can't imagine the pain he must have been in for so long.
My heart is broken for this sweet boy that didn’t deserve any of this 💔💔💔
That was so tragic. That poor horse was living in severe pain for so long. He was a super brave horse, I'm sure he was grateful for the love he received before he was put out of pain. Praise the Lord for your compassion and cate.
No matter what- when Doc Liddy showed up, we knew he would have the best, gentlest, humane touch…. ❤️❤️
Michael was a beautiful horse , so sad how people can get away with abusing a beauttiful animal like this. AT least he isnt suffering anymore , thank you Tawnee and Dr Lydia , sleep well Michael ❤😢
Rest 💔 💔 in peace beautiful angels 😇 all animals life's matter angels 😇 ❤️ ♥️ God bless you 🙏 all
We love you Michael, thank you Horse Plus
Its the true reality that needs to be seen. Like it or not its happening, heartbreaking yes. Keep up the exposure Tawney and team its needed. Shame the trainer/owner of that young gorgeous horse didnt do the right thing by him. Just like all the others.
To think that that poor young horse has been suffering from that horrific injury for 6-9 months without any treatment or care while he got shipped around through the slaughter pipeline and the auctions being ‘passed’ by ‘vets’ at these disgusting places all because the owner was too cheap and callous and heartless to call a vet and have him euthanised to end his agony. The mongrel preferred to try to get some easy money for him by sending him to slaughter without a second thought!!! I have no words to describe how I feel about this person and all the other owners who continue to do the exact same thing. The slaughter pipeline has to be shut down permanently!!!!!!!😪🙏RIP Michael. 😪😪😪❤️❤️❤️🙌🏻🙏❤️❤️❤️
I saw the footage from the auction buyout at least three times and every time I’m crying… how can humans be so cruel I don’t understand. I always wanted a horse,just to have one to have fun with and giving my love to and then I see this. And the fact that he’s only 7 years old 😢 thank u horse plus for ending his suffering and letting him feel to be loved one last time
That is what people need to see. People in the legislature. People at horse events. People everywhere. Information is power.
I agree!!❤
This is so sad, for this to happen to any horse is so incredibly cruel, poor thing I’m glad he isn’t suffering any longer. And I hope his abusers get all the bad karma they deserve.
As hard as it is to watch, I made the decision that I cannot look away. Michael/Mr Cornbread deserves to be remembered and recognized.
I watched the race, worried that I would see the moment he injured himself. I saw several different times that it could have happened, given that he doesn't have a racing history after this one time. I hope that Michael didn't live in pain for nearly 3 years before coming to HPHS and being given the last act of kindness.
I'm so sorry this had to be your fate in this life, Michael. I hope you're running pain-free now 🌹
Shame on the previous owner who allowed him to suffer 😡 Thank you guys for doing what you do for all of the animals. ❤
To see him running and giving his all during the race - only to be thrown away after 💔 There are no words.
Thank you for helping him move on to greener pastures 🧡
I’m sorry, but when I saw Michael step out of the trailer I burst into tears 😢.. I don’t understand how anyone can be so cruel to another living being..Thank you for your hearts of Gold to save the horses 💛
In Ohio we have a different form of abuse. It is nursing mares for Thoroughbreds. The ordinary mare (nursing mare) is bred the same time as the Thoroughbred. They both give birth around the same time, but the foal from the nursing mare is taken off its mother and the Thoroughbred foal put on her. The Thoroughbred is then rebred so that she will foal again. The foal from the other mare is left to starve. There are organizations who try to save these babies.
Yes thats nothing but cruelty also. Little babies left to die. All money driven cruelty its so bad
That's awful 😢
The United States of America is a third world country when it comes to horse protection laws. Horrible.
I have never heard of this before, but that's horrible 🤬😣The US really lacks many things in horse protection laws. I hope it will change at some point
There are no words .😢
There's nothing I love more than a Standardbred. They are such wonderful horses, with great brains and honest hearts. Unfortunately the riding world will turn their noses up to this versatile breed. Thankfully rescues are giving them a second career. Thank you HPHS for doing right by Michael.❤
RIP Michael and all the horses who like you have been rescued from fates worse than 'the last act of kindness'! 😢❤
Rest 💔 💔 in peace angels God bless you all angels ❤️ 🙏 😇 ♥️ what a beautiful horse 🐎 ❤️
😢 so difficult to give the last act of kindness. My ❤ breaks every single time.
Hard to watch and very infuriating to realize the cruelty and heartless people involved in the livestock auction business. Thank God for rescuers like your organization that provide a peaceful end to their suffering.❤
what a shame... A lovely and pretty horse who would have make the happiness of someone, I'm sure. Thank you for ending his suffering, he went away as painfree as possible, feeling the gentle touch of caring people
This has had me in tears he was such a beautiful horse. It is disgusting how people can treat animals as though they mean nothing, he should have had something done for him when it first happened. Thank you for helping him. RIP Michael
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This is exactly why, when I can afford it, I support horse plus. When I can’t afford to donate, I share these videos to raise awareness and hopefully attract more donors.
Thank you for rescuing Michael from the slaughter pipeline and giving him the dignified end he needed. I will forever stand by you and with you in the fight to stop this cruel trade. Horses are majestic empathic beings who deserve respect and pain free lives. They are not there for our dominion, they are our partners and we’re blessed if a horse loves us. All we need do in return, is love and respect them back and that means doing the right thing by them, not throwing them away for a few extra dollars in our pockets.
Thank you horse plus, for you. 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️ ❤
Hi..I have wanted to write to you guys for some time but haven't been able to.. I am an Australian, I live in Western Australia I'm 69yrs. I am a country girl( bought up on a,sheep station in the north west) my dad was also a racehorse trainer, I have ridden since I was 5yrs, all sorts of riding but my passion is dressage. I have watched most of you your seasons but there are some I have been unable to like the story of Michael 😓 I have never seen so much animal abuse!!!! ever. I really am shocked, but what you people do is truly remarkable, you are angels, you are so kind and loving ❤️ every single one of you THANKYOU❤
The world is better for you being in it.
I am so glad that Michael came to you. His owner is horribly wrong for letting this fine horse suffer! They probably call themselves horsemen, but they truly are NOT!
This is the exact reason why everyone should be supporting when you guys do. Thank you so much for saving Michael. ❤❤❤❤ You guys are amazing 😻😻🤩😻🤩😻🤩 thank you for rescuing all types of animals. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This one really got to me. I have a fused ankle. It was shattered in an accident when I was young and 30 years later it finally collapsed. The difference is that my ankle was deliberately fixed into place with surgery and encouraged to fuse-even so IT TOOK 3 MONTHS of bed rest for my bones to fuse together. Michael was left like this for A VERY LONG TIME!!!!!
I truly hope you were able to find the owners and that charges were filed in this case.
I'm so glad you gave him a name ❤
I've watched lots and lots of your videos (I live in the UK and this animal abuse would never be allowed to happen here) . Michael is a horse that will always remind me that this cruelty needs to stop! The lawmakers ought to be ashamed. They're as bad, if not worse than the low lives who couldn't give a damn about these beautiful creatures apart from making a couple of dollars out of them no matter what. 😢 Thank you Horse Plus that at least he was able to depart from this world in a painless and dignified way.
RIP Michael. ❤
I waited a bit ti watch this because it absolutely breaks my heart that no one who saw him didn’t shout from the rooftops to help him. Thank you soo much for being there for him. ❤🐴
I can't write of the true anger of what I'm thinking and feeling.
I'm so sorry humans let you down Michael. You didn't lead a full healthy happy life you deserved. I'm glad you met kindness at the end. RIP beautiful boy.
Im tearing up because seeing him in peace has just hit me with a wave of emotions, may Micheal rest in peace❤
I appreciate these documentaries. Hopefully with the documentaries of these beautiful equine souls, it will put forth a clear picture to CHANGE the existing laws and help STOP this neglect and abuse. Thank you Horse Plus Team for giving each one so much love and care ❤❤🩹❤
Dear Michael-- there are no words of comfort that are enough. You didn't deserve any of this. I watched this video with all the horses that came in with you.
But today I rewatch this part, in sobbing tears again. If l hurt l know HPHS are all feeling hurt.
You should have had sooooo much more than just 7 short years, especially as they were probably miserable years.
Now as you run free & healthy again under the rainbow, l hope you know not every human is cruel, and you will remember the last hands that stroked your beautiful head were kind, loving, gentle...please take that one memory with you. You were finally loved.
Rest ln Peace beautiful angel Michael.🌹😔🌹♥️🐎♥️🦄
Thank ♥️ You HPHS. 🤗♥️🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
Michael you are now free run wild. I am so glad that you made it to horse plus. No more pain.
Was very sad to see this horse come off the trailer in this condition but I'm glad to see he was laid to rest without pain anymore can't imagine how much this horse suffered
What a beautiful horse, Michael was
😢I can't deal with the cruelty these poor majestic beautiful animals have to endure,thankyou so so much for being th
What a knowledgeable vet
Thank you so much for loving him❤
Watched a few of your videos but this was the hardest one to watch….you do an incredible job for these poor horses! ❤️
Poor Baby Boy Michael It Breaks My Heart To See This Happening 💔😥
So ,I cried through this the third time. To find out that he is from where I live is terrible. I see these horses being practiced and trained at our fairground. I can't stand it! The Meadows Race track is about 60 miles from my house. I have never been there and never will go there. 😢
My frustration is more that when horses get hurt, their owners just toss them aside. If said animal gets hurt trying to please you, You have to do right by them. Even if you just have them put to sleep because you don't want to deal, that's far kinder then tossing them in the pipeline of torture to Mexico. It's not just racing that fails at this either unfortunately.
I am so glad you're u guys are there for horses like Mike that are mass treated by owners and he no longer in pain ty god pray wat h those people
Beautiful boy, run free and strong!!
My heart is hurting as I saw this beautiful horse trying to walk around on three legs.. Why oh why do people who own these beautiful creatures not take care of them even when they are injured and at their end.. So sorry Michael, you are loved way more than you will ever know..
Thank you HPHS for doing what Michaels owners should have done way before this day..
John, I love the information boxes that pop up now. Thank you. Good job.
So even in his passing, Michael is still giving in the way of allowing others to learn from him....😢
My first job was working with Standardbreds in the racing industry. While they are actively racing they look thin. With a good stable, while they are racing and even during conditioning and training, they will eat anywhere from double to four times the amount of the average horse. That is to keep them able to sustain muscle and weight. Michael/Mr. Cornbread was still looking good for his body. For 13 races he would be 2-3 year old during those races, one year if he was raced back to back. Since he didn't do well racing, he'd be retrained for riding as well as cart work. In Pennsylvania, horses like him are usually sold to Amish for carting or riding. In Florida he might have lucked out to be bought as a riding horse (trail, show if he did well under English saddle, or companion horse). Broken fetlock like that, I would lean towards an Amish owner, as they tend to sell their injured horses to the kill auctions, no matter the condition, instead of trying to fix the injury.
This is just my opinion for that last bit. Most injured Standards are usually from bad racing stables, but the condition wouldn't have been as good as Michael showed and he'd still be listed under his racing name. I have seen through other rescues, injured Standardbreds in the auctions they are rescued from, tend to be from Amish owners. Amish horses will most times have biblical names, if they are named by last owner. He might not have been in bad condition, over worked or treated like an object, because his last owner cared enough to keep him fed and cared for. Long hooves like he had on his other feet also had me leaning towards last owner was Amish.
Agreed. The shape of his feet tell me he had road shoes. My Standie's feet were like that when I got him. The Amish will unload a horse that can't work when the injury is severe rather than have a vet try to fix it.
Prayers 😇.. for being able help Michael ..
I'm sorry, but I just can't watch him for a third time. I didn't even make it thru the second time! I'm still grateful that he made it to you all, tho. It was a mercy.
thank you
I cried my heart broke hes a lovely boy the suffering and pain bless him now he runs free from pain and suffering ❤ uou sweeyt boy ❤ thankyou
Michael, I am so sorry that humans abandoned you in your time of need. Bless you, and gallop free on the other side of the rainbow.
I love you all so much just could not watch the video of the magnificent horse who's foot was so messed up. Sorry. And now again this baby. 😢😢😢
He was only 7 yrs old. Wow, that's so sad. It makes me sad to know that ppl saw him like that and let him suffer.
Does HorsePlus contact the former owners? Can the former owners be held accountable for the horse's suffering? Infinite Gratitude to HorsePlus for helping Michael and thousand like him who are forced into a form of slavery, injuried/neglected, and then disguarded.
Michael may well now be a "horse-angel" watching down on HorsePlus and all of the animals there. At least he received touches (?) of affection before passing over.
Such terrible neglect....!!! Thank you for doing the best by Michael. How was the injury caused?
I'm so glad that Michael's last moments were with the most compassionate people on the planet. He could have "bounced around" in the slaughter pipeline for months if you hadn't intervened. Thank you Tawnee and Dr Lydia for your compassion and professionalism during what must have been a difficult time. Nobody who loves animals wants to see them suffer. Your work to intervene and prevent suffering is incredibly noble. My dearest wish is for this video to get picked up and go viral. People need to see the truth. Bless you all for your dedication
Justice will prevail Michael.😔😢
My god when he first stepped off that trailer. I actually felt like I was going be sick and just bawled this whole video. Poor thing reminds me of one my older horses named sweetheart. Absolutely disgusting and sad 😔
Poor Michael, he looked like he had the best personality and gave his ahole ex home his all. How they live with themselves is beyond me. We dug a 3yo standardbred out of his stall he had lived in since being weaned...EJ ended up being the barn favorite and had his best life with us until he colicked at 23 & sadly couldn't be saved. RIP Michael.
Michael was so beautiful.
So very sad. Such a beautiful young and sweet horse had to go through so much suffering and die so young. That is the reason that i don't breed foals. I could not live with myself if something like this would happen to a horse i put into this world. There are to many horrible people in the horse world
This makes me so angry 😢 what a beautiful boy. I just can't get over the truck loads of horses that come in, its mind blowing. 😮😢so so freaking sad 😢
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The minute he stepped off the truck I thought, please put that baby to rest. I’m a hard nut to crack and all I wanted to and still do is cry for him
Run free,you beautiful boy❤
send my prayers are with all the horses and donkeys and cats and dogs
NONONONO. I CANT WATCH THIS
Awwww💧and it could have been worse for him and others💧 thanking Goodness for Horse Plus💛
Please give us more adoption and thereafter videos to give us more hope.
When I first seen him I thought he is so handsome so sad.
I appreciate everything you do for these horses, truly I do. I know this is to help you in fund raising but it gets to a point where enough is enough. Repeatedly showing the same video of a horse that was heart wrenching the first time we saw it just makes me question you and your motives. You have shown this footage in 3 or 4 videos now and it tears me apart every time I see this horse. Some of these videos are incredibly painful to watch and I know you do it for awareness..... but showing a horse over and over again that we all know has gone to heaven, is kind of cruel IMO.
You responding this way is exactly why they do this. Plus this video included details about his life that wasn't in other videos.
I can’t watch the video. We have to contact our representatives to pass the necessary legislation to stop the cruelty!!
I wonder if Michael came from Hanover shoe Farm in Pa. Rest in peace, beautiful boy. Say hello to my Charlie Brown.
I can't see a racing stable holding onto Michael IF he was injured on the track. His lack of racing from one point to when you saved him was because he was OFF the track and sold privately or thru an auction because of his lack of "potential". My guess this gelding was bought at auction and sold to the Amish for a buggy horse.
From what I was looking at, he stopped racing when he was 3 and he was now 7. So he was probably an Amish buggy horse for 3-4 years so injured during that time
Thats why i support animal charities,because they are innocent,
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RIP Michael... 😢🌈💚🕊
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Hope you are at rest now buddy, wait for all the other animals and guide them.
Three's the Charm. 3rd video with this dramatic and tragic horse.
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Poor baby
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I just cry everytime i watch you guys rescue these poor beautiful animals. Watching michael step off the trailer i just froze, felt his pain...❤❤❤
Poor guy and so young
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If the health cert doesn't discuss the injury, can they be reported for falsifying documents?
Is there a way to identify the person that brought him to auction?
How can anyone allow their animal to suffer a bad break & in pain without getting a vet in to fix him as well as possible.😢😢😢😢
Poor baby. Some humans have no heart or soul. :(
Ugh, poor guy.
I was truly to explain the ‘why’ some of us in the US being so against the ‘slaughter pipeline.’ He is in India trying to convince people that ‘horse meat’ dinner is so delicious…I am like…nope! Almost got sick even considering it.
Who is?
Surely whoever did the health certificate need to be dealt with by the law?