Starved Belgian Draft Horse rescued from slaughter 1 year later. Update on Anna living her best life

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • How has it been a year already that Anna was rescued from Last Chance Direct Ship Horses? It seems like just yesterday we picked up a very weak, starved and neglected sweet horse from the Kaufman kill pen. We found Anna days before she was scheduled to ship to slaughter. We are grateful to have found her and we are glad we were there to help her. If you haven’t seen Anna’s original videos I will put a link in the description below to where you can view them.
    If you are new to our channel, Anna is an 18 year old, sorrel Belgian Draft horse standing 17ish hands tall (maybe taller). Anna was in horrible condition when we found her. She as starved, neglected, injured, weak and defeated. Anna was in serious need of a retirement home and groceries. When I showed Cory her post we agreed that we needed to rescue her. She deserved better! No animal deserves to be abused, starved or neglected. Cory drove to Kemp, TX to pick her up a few days later. We started her on the path to recovery filled with love, kindness, food and medical attention. Anna was the first horse we rescued that I was truly concerned about and didn’t think she was going to survive her first night with us.
    WOW, was I ever wrong! Anna is a true fighter! With love and proper nutrition Anna is living her best life now and enjoying every minute of retirement! Anna had a long road to recovery with a few medical concerns and about 500 pounds to gain. She overcame all the obstacles in her way and fought to get healthy. This video is a look back at Anna’s life on our farm along with how she is doing one year after being rescued and saved from shipping to slaughter. As Paul McCartney once said…All you need is love! I truly believe that statement!
    “When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine…you know you are loved.” ~John Lyons
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    The one item WE always need is FEED! If you would like to send a gift/donation of feed (Alfa Pro, hay, etc) you can send that through our local feed store, HF & C Amarillo. HF&C Amarillo has offered to help us with anyone wanting to send a gift/donation of Alfa-Pro to the horses. When you call, tell them you are sending a gift to Fletcher Farms Amarillo/Big Hoof Foundation and they will add the gifts to our account.
    Alfa-Pro is a complete pelleted alfalfa mixed with vitamins and minerals all the horses need on a daily basis. Alfa-Pro is $17.45 per bag. They do offer a discount if you purchase by the pallet (40 - 50 pound bags) $16.95 per bag if purchased by the pallet. WE go through about 5-1/2 bags per day to feed all 15 horses (270 pounds per day). We also purchase square bales of coastal hay from HF&C. We use 4 bales per day to feed all the horses. Square bales of hay are $16.75 each.
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    Thank you to HF&C Amarillo for your continued support in helping all of our animals! AND a HUGE Thank you to all of our subscribers and followers for your support, kindness and generosity! We are grateful for everything and don't know what we would do without you!

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  • @veronicanappen7523
    @veronicanappen7523 11 місяців тому +96

    I just don't undesrtand how people can be so so awful to animals. I am so glad you got her. I feel for all the others that suffer and and no one cares about.

  • @Garethstruelove
    @Garethstruelove 11 місяців тому +24

    Unconditional love. It’s there, you just have to open your eyes. So glad that this lovely horse was saved.

  • @rosestar8293
    @rosestar8293 11 місяців тому +21

    It's sad that somebody got her pregnant let her have a baby being old and starved and then took her baby away from her of course. The sadness and grief and abuses animals experience at the hands of some disreputable irresponsible cruel humans is really disgusting and sad and pathetic and I'm so grateful for kind people who are totally selfless and in the service of these animals it's just so amazing. Thank you so much.

  • @dorothybrown8859
    @dorothybrown8859 11 місяців тому +66

    She was starved when you rescued her so I can understand why she didn't want to share food. Gosh, wish I could be there to groom her.❤

    • @lynn7086
      @lynn7086 2 місяці тому +4

      I love Anna. Dorothy I am sure you would be wonderful. I was thinking the same thing. This girl has suffered too much. She deserves to be pampered everyday. I would treat her to a nice soothing bathe everyday. She needs more one on one attention.

    • @maryannewhite3620
      @maryannewhite3620 26 днів тому +1

      Me too!

    • @carolynbarrett6542
      @carolynbarrett6542 14 днів тому

      You have done Anna right ❤she looks happy and well! 🙏

  • @stevischermi6409
    @stevischermi6409 Рік тому +910

    Hello... I'm 84 and live in my van with my service 🐕‍🦺 on scant social security for five years now...I watch from Titusville Florida...great work..can not donate...wish i could.... Lexi is my girl... we're together four years... inherited her and sibling four years ago. Bg died of heart attack last summer at 9 years old.. Lexi is ten... I'm a former horse trainer..stunt rider.. horse partner...miss it every day..have a good day😊

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +114

      Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate your support. Just watching our videos helps support the farm.

    • @marypugliese5424
      @marypugliese5424 Рік тому +74

      May God bless you for all you have done over the years. I'm unable to send funds also but take silace in knowing I help by watching and smashing the like button. We all do what we can.

    • @suestanley7352
      @suestanley7352 Рік тому +52

      I'm so grateful for all you do for these beautiful animals! ❤

    • @edwardmaul4762
      @edwardmaul4762 Рік тому +24

      😊

    • @sharonkeetch596
      @sharonkeetch596 Рік тому +66

      I’m 😢 Florida has no respect for the elderly in Florida to house you properly. I hope you get rescued like this dear horse.

  • @ringstinga
    @ringstinga 7 місяців тому +56

    It actually sickens me to the bone how cruel humans are to animal’s . Thank you for every single thing you do to help these beautiful loving animals.

  • @muffassa6739
    @muffassa6739 Рік тому +250

    It's so horrible that so many horses are getting slaughtered. Here she is so sad skinny and hopefully wishing you would love her. Bless you all for saving them 🙏 🙌 ❤❤❤❤

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +7

      Thank you! We appreciate your support.

    • @cherylhudson325
      @cherylhudson325 Рік тому +13

      I reiterate that the Amish are the main ones that do this to their wrk horses as a basic practice…. After all that are the main group that still use horse power to run their farms and yes other individuals that use horse power for farm work do it too but not on the scale they do it. Buy the way they are notorious for they puppy mills also as they do this on a commercial level. Many rescues try to help these animals out if they have been abandoned but sadly many pups are killed if not up to their standards for resale.

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +10

      @@cherylhudson325 I don't disagree with you about how the Amish treat their animals but its not just the Amish that abuse and mistreat animals. I worked for a rescue group in Las Vegas, NV and I saw first hand what people can do to animals and it makes me sick! Animal abuse on all levels no matter who they are needs to be addressed. Animals do not deserve to be treated the way they are sometimes.

    • @cherylhudson325
      @cherylhudson325 Рік тому +8

      @@FletcherFarmsAmarillo I agree with what you said whole hardily that other groups and individuals are cruel but my point is most folks know very little about Amish and assume being a religious org that they would be nice and follow bible standards . Bourse racing and the Big Lick are right up with them in the cruelty to sending horses to the slaughter pipe line.

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +5

      @@cherylhudson325 Agreed! Something needs to be done about all animal abuse and the slaughter pipeline.

  • @dorothybrown8859
    @dorothybrown8859 11 місяців тому +17

    I am not even half way through this video, have never owned horses, ( but at 74, now 78) volunteered at the local Parks Equestrian Center because I love these majestic beings. Anyway, my heart is warmed by watching the loving care you are giving to Anna (my mother's name.) Thank you so much. God bless❤

  • @moccasinlanding
    @moccasinlanding Рік тому +400

    My daddy had a Belgian for a plow horse back in 1937-39 when I was a toddler, and he was my only playmate. I sat beneath him and played.....he was so careful where he put his feet, and I loved him. He was named SHORTY, can you imagine!!!! I've loved horses ever since, especially the Belgians.

    • @MarciRaney-tt8ev
      @MarciRaney-tt8ev Рік тому +36

      Beautiful comment.

    • @lauralake7430
      @lauralake7430 Рік тому +29

      That's a wonderful memory

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +34

      Such a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing it with us.

    • @karenlovely9011
      @karenlovely9011 Рік тому +26

      Anna is beautiful it's very rewarding to see the healthy change. Thank you for all you have done for Anna

    • @mandymartin5166
      @mandymartin5166 10 місяців тому +6

      That’s so lovely xx💕

  • @jessstone7486
    @jessstone7486 11 місяців тому +17

    Seeing how she's still pretty thin after a whole year of your ministrations makes it clear how starved she was. It is appalling the condition a horse owner allows a horse to decline to!!! Beyond shameful.
    Thank you for your kind care and love - its lovely to see :)

  • @Mary.Mercedes
    @Mary.Mercedes Рік тому +131

    Such a beautiful transformation of love. Shame on the heinous, ugly humans who starve and abuse these gentle giants then dump them for slaughter. It is almost too hard to watch her in the beginning. It takes a special dedication and spirit to do your work. God Bless.

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +10

      Thank you so much for the kind words and support. When Cory sent me the video of her when he arrived to pick her up I just started crying. I cried all night because I didn't think she would survive the first night here. She is a fighter who knows love and kindness now and will never be abused again!

    • @JennyClarke-e8e
      @JennyClarke-e8e 8 місяців тому

      Horrible stuff the abused and used tough horrible people🙏💖👍

  • @velvetbees
    @velvetbees 8 місяців тому +41

    Anna looks happy and couldn't have landed in a better home. Thank you for sharing her story.

  • @jolynnhill8502
    @jolynnhill8502 Рік тому +409

    You are doing God's work rescuing as many horses as you can from slaughter. Thank you❣

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +14

      Thank you for watching! We appreciate your support!

    • @MsDormy
      @MsDormy Рік тому +23

      I honestly think that recreating a little of the paradise that God made for people and animals, here on the flawed earth, really is God's work. Huge thanks to you kind people.

    • @northernlights6459
      @northernlights6459 Рік тому +9

      @@MsDormy, God’s work indeed.

    • @ginakelley749
      @ginakelley749 Рік тому +4

      Amarillo is so flat, you can see a man walk for 3 days!😂

    • @andgate2000
      @andgate2000 Рік тому +1

      Then what?

  • @maryball4715
    @maryball4715 5 днів тому +1

    I'm so glad yal reschedule this beautiful sweet girl. God bless you for everything you do. Thank you so much... ❤❤

  • @medelle7003
    @medelle7003 Рік тому +199

    Her change in expression makes me cry. She was so broken when you got her including emotionally, and it was obvious on her face. Now she has a look of quiet, gentle happiness and peace. OMG. Happy tears.

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +20

      I'm right there with you! I shed a few tears while putting this video together. I hadn't looked back at her original picture in a while and her transformation is amazing. Dr Waggoner was here the other day and she was happy with the progress Anna made in a short time. We are so glad we were able to help her.

    • @elizabethhannah4704
      @elizabethhannah4704 Рік тому +11

      It's beautiful to see these wonderful horses transform under the loving care of Julie and everyone at Fletcher Farms. Are the previous abusers charged???? They should be. Take Care you wonderful people.

    • @joannemurdock7899
      @joannemurdock7899 Рік тому +4

      ​@@FletcherFarmsAmarilloThank you very much for everything you have done for this deserving Gourgous grateful beautiful horse 🙏🙏🙏💕💙💜🥰fr.Australia

    • @flenzy
      @flenzy Рік тому +8

      I wonder how recently her foal had been taken away from her when you saved her. That may account for some of the sadness, along with massive changes. Thanks for all you do for these beautiful souls.

    • @colleencarroll4190
      @colleencarroll4190 Рік тому +1

      @@flenzy I DOUBT THEY WILL MAKE IT TO HEAVEN -TO INFLICT THIS EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL PAIN ON AN INNOCENT EQUINE MOM AND OTHER HORSES! PROBABLY THEY GO HOME AND KICK THEIR DOGS! SOB'S!!!

  • @vickyburton2434
    @vickyburton2434 11 місяців тому +9

    I can not understand how anyone can mistreat these beautiful babies. They are so gentle and willing to do everything you ask of them. How can we support you?

  • @terryt.1643
    @terryt.1643 Рік тому +407

    Just so sad what people do to animals, but Shana, you and Cory and your viewers give me faith in humanity. Thanks. 🥰🐴💕❤️👍👍

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +28

      There are so many horses that need help! I wish I could save them all!

    • @terryt.1643
      @terryt.1643 Рік тому +27

      @@FletcherFarmsAmarillo We do what we can. I gave a home to a little abused dog and she will know love and shelter, food and medical security for the rest of her life. I am a senior on a fixed income and with my volunteer work, sharing my garden produce and prayers, that’s my contribution to the world. It’s what I can do. Teach by example. You reach a lot of people and by doing so raise awareness plus you give those beautiful animals a chance to know love and care. Blessings on you all!

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +20

      @@terryt.1643 absolutely! Teach by example and do what you can to help others. We feel the same way! We appreciate you watching, we do make money from UA-cam so just watching our videos helps out.

    • @MarciRaney-tt8ev
      @MarciRaney-tt8ev Рік тому +8

      Ot just breaks my heart seeing that poor girl. Thank you guys for rescuing her.I just can't believe how skinny and sucked up she was.

    • @DelphinaMartinez-zm9uc
      @DelphinaMartinez-zm9uc Рік тому +4

      That bad❤❤❤❤❤ she needs love

  • @heather-cz8yk
    @heather-cz8yk 11 місяців тому +7

    Thank you for rescuing beautiful Anna. She is so happy now and has filled out so much. Love from Canada. Subscribed.

  • @mmcjrc2000
    @mmcjrc2000 Рік тому +164

    She is such a majestic horse….full of grace and love. Thank you soooooo much for all you do. I love horses so much and your videos make my soul so happy!!

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +6

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy our videos. We truly appreciate your support and kind comment! 🥰

    • @maryalfiler9834
      @maryalfiler9834 8 місяців тому

      I like your voice and story. Very soothing to hear you talk about the horses. Thank you for showing love.

  • @sylviabarda262
    @sylviabarda262 6 місяців тому +27

    I am a nurse and you are so kind to anna.Bless you and continue the good work.Sylvia

  • @RedHybiscus
    @RedHybiscus Рік тому +193

    I always love how these precious horses go from being so under nourished and neglected to so full of life, their coat looking so fluffy and inviting to be brushed and petted...😁

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +18

      So true! They love the attention and being brushed is their favorite. I have to keep them separated these days to brush they because they follow me around to be brushed and cause little scuffles with the other horses. LOL

    • @prinses999tube
      @prinses999tube Рік тому +3

      that is so cute :-) I looove what you do girl!!@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

  • @lilgeorge34
    @lilgeorge34 11 місяців тому +40

    People that help animals will have a special place in heaven.❤

  • @janetwann5578
    @janetwann5578 Рік тому +142

    You've done an amazing job with her...God bless you and Cory

  • @vinnyone1585
    @vinnyone1585 11 місяців тому +8

    May you be blessed for the work you do she looks very healthy and happy and it looks like she really appreciate you

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 Рік тому +69

    You and your husband are Angels. The horses are truly blessed and look amazing. Thank you for all you do.

  • @kingsleyhendriksz4530
    @kingsleyhendriksz4530 9 місяців тому +40

    I'm from South Africa and we have numerous unused and unwanted horses especially race horses which are not bringing in the money and are abandoned, slaughtered, used for pulling overloaded carts to scrap yards and those sold for street races. So pleased pleased with what you are doing.❤

    • @KatheyScarborough
      @KatheyScarborough 6 місяців тому +6

      We do have the Pony Cart organisation which ensures that the ponies are well fed and cared for. The carts are not allowed out in bad weather either very hot or very wet and stormy and there are mandatory rest periods as well. Pony cart drivers are issued relief ponies while their ponies are resting. This is the procedure in Cape Town - not sure about other areas in the country.

    • @johnryman-f3c
      @johnryman-f3c 5 місяців тому

      SF IS A SCARY PLACE

    • @beckmc8939
      @beckmc8939 Місяць тому

      South Africa Sucks for Humans too!

  • @loz6795
    @loz6795 Рік тому +46

    It doesn’t feel like it’s been a year since the beautiful Anna came to the farm. She was so sad when she arrived. She’s come such a long way 🥰

  • @Emperor.Penguin.
    @Emperor.Penguin. Рік тому +32

    Belgian Drafts have such a silent yet strong air of nobility about them. Thank you helping her and so many other animals.

  • @elizabethwezelman8547
    @elizabethwezelman8547 Рік тому +42

    Anna is a beautiful horse, and I am so glad you were able to rescue her. She is a testement to what the power of unconditional love can do, especially in the life of an animal who has almost given up. Thank you Julie and Cory for all your loving care for these beautiful animals.

  • @Bunchquitter
    @Bunchquitter 11 днів тому +1

    Beautiful horses! Beautiful people caring for them!

  • @13juju
    @13juju Рік тому +46

    Sweet Anna, she looking good and mostly she is safe and well taking care of, big thank you, big thank you!!!

  • @jessicamacfarlane2761
    @jessicamacfarlane2761 10 місяців тому +19

    That photo showed that poor horse suffering and so sad. Thank you for saving her. It astounds me the number of working horses who are so ill treated in America but guess it is probably the same here in New Zealand. Her heart looks broken. I have seen many Amish horses ill treated too which surprises and horrifies me. I hope you have a happy life ahead with Anna. ❤️

    • @lynn7086
      @lynn7086 2 місяці тому

      Yes heart broken. She obviously had a foal. God knows what happen to it. Humans can be mean spirited.

  • @brendasas8440
    @brendasas8440 Рік тому +160

    ❤ Thank you Julie and Corey and everyone involved in this incredible rescue organization ❗❗ Anna is truly beautiful ❤️

  • @terrikopke3496
    @terrikopke3496 Рік тому +22

    I do not understand how any person could starve and mistreat any animal. An eye for an eye people. We all go for a life review in heaven. Those of you who have abused animals will get to enjoy that same pain. I do find a bit of pleasure knowing that fact. Anna is a beautiful horse. I hope she is happy on your farm. Thank you and your husband for rescuing these beautiful horses and taking such good care of them.

  • @anneterry3660
    @anneterry3660 Рік тому +47

    Beautiful halter! Does Anna justice for her great looks. Restoring trust is a long road, Fletcher Farms takes the step-by-step effort to bring that trust back to the abused, neglected, abandoned horses.The public at large is unaware of the fate of horses in the United States. Fletcher Farms makes my day better, we all have a voice, we all can do something, the small gifts add up. We are the shepherds of this earth.

    • @elizabethhannah4704
      @elizabethhannah4704 Рік тому +3

      We most certainly are the shepherds of this Earth. We have been given an amazing planet, with a complete and beautiful "garden". We are responsible for the welfare of ALL LIFE UPON GAIA and for Gaia herself. God Bless Everyone.

    • @bessmulholland5805
      @bessmulholland5805 Рік тому +1

      👍 Halter cause I where I ,got it for him😅😊

    • @bessmulholland5805
      @bessmulholland5805 Рік тому +1

      ❤❤❤😊

    • @bessmulholland5805
      @bessmulholland5805 Рік тому +1

      Doing good 👍 thanks 🙏 😊

    • @bessmulholland5805
      @bessmulholland5805 Рік тому +1

      Just a little bit of help gos a long way weather is for human or animals in need❤😊

  • @toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246
    @toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246 Рік тому +18

    Well done. I love these heavy horses. Best wishes from germany

  • @jenniferlehman326
    @jenniferlehman326 Рік тому +128

    Thank you for all you do for these big, gentle giants that you take in. I'm glad they have a safe place to go to. From a Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖🇨🇦🇺🇲

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +10

      Our pleasure! Thank you for watching! We appreciate your support! I wish I could save them all!

    • @margaretjohnson8117
      @margaretjohnson8117 Рік тому +4

      ditto from Oregon coast. so enjoy these videos

    • @edemontfort9482
      @edemontfort9482 Рік тому +4

      Do you know owned her? They should be charged with animal cruelty. Poor Anna, she received a reprieve when you saved her.❤

  • @lauramullen4702
    @lauramullen4702 Рік тому +19

    Aw! What a happily-ever-after story! She looks so much better and is enjoying her horse life on your sweet ranch!

  • @debbieking2139
    @debbieking2139 Рік тому +78

    Amazing transformation!
    God bless you for saving this precious angel! 😇
    Anna finally knows what kindness and unconditional love is all about! ❤

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому

      Thank you so much 🙂 She is a sweet girl and we are so happy that we were able to save her!

  • @tacywest8842
    @tacywest8842 8 місяців тому +11

    Poorly used sweet animal. Thank u 4 giving this horse soul a life she desevers

  • @trevg1275
    @trevg1275 Рік тому +86

    What an incredible transformation, she looks amazing. I am in awe of the amazing work you guys do to give these beautiful animals the life they deserve 🥰

  • @didibolter9362
    @didibolter9362 Рік тому +19

    Thank you for rescuing Anna! I can't stand people that abuse horses/animals!

  • @sharihazlett3774
    @sharihazlett3774 Рік тому +47

    So great to see her recovery

  • @Waterplanening
    @Waterplanening 10 місяців тому +3

    What a beautiful girl! Thank you for rescuing this wonderful horse! Your total love is hearwarming!

  • @staceyhunt5342
    @staceyhunt5342 Рік тому +62

    I'm so happy that you are letting Anna's mane and tail grow out. I think it makes her look more like a mare not like a stallion who is all neck. It's amazing that it has taken a year for her to get to look as good as she is right now.
    ❤ Thank you for doing everything that you do and all the courage that it takes to be out in the weather where it is so hot or so cold to feed and care for them

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +5

      Thank you so much! We appreciate your support! All the horses that come in with short manes and tails we will always allow them to grow and never cut them back again.

    • @staceyhunt5342
      @staceyhunt5342 Рік тому +3

      Why do the workhorses always have to have their tails docked so short? It would seem like they have so much sweat from working that they would want them to be able to have their tail and their mane to be able to swat or shake their mane to get rid of flies, horse flies or yellow jackets.

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +4

      @@staceyhunt5342 the Amish cut their tails if they are pulling equipment so their tails don’t get caught up in it.

  • @marymac789
    @marymac789 11 місяців тому +19

    I REMEMBER ANNA from the kill pens!!! What an absolute JOY to see her here with you!!!

  • @cherylmcnutt9905
    @cherylmcnutt9905 Рік тому +59

    Thank you for helping these beautiful creatures!

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому

      Our pleasure! Thank you for watching and following our story! We appreciate your support!

  • @BlindSquirrel425
    @BlindSquirrel425 Місяць тому +1

    You are an angel. I took care of stable horses for many years and love them. It’s great to see these animals rescued and loved. Wish I could do more for them.❤️🙏

  • @CC-xk6cp
    @CC-xk6cp Рік тому +73

    Hi again JULIE
    What an awesome recovery with Anna! You've done a terrific job rehabing her with your special TLC. It's unimaginable to see how anyone would let the gentle giants of the horse world deteriorate like that. It's hundreds of pounds of lost weight and ignored injuries and other trauma.
    Heartfelt thank yous for all you do.
    Thx so much for the update. Looking forward to seeing you again next time.

  • @cinemaipswich4636
    @cinemaipswich4636 10 місяців тому +5

    There is a wonderful movie called "Ladyhawke", with a teenage Mathew Broderick and Rutger Hauer. A magnificent black Belgian Draft Horse canters down the aisle of a Cathedral towards the King. It is a sight to behold. Not something you would forget. Then I see this channel, and I wish for the day when all blessing are given to this proud companion.

  • @sidilicious11
    @sidilicious11 Рік тому +68

    Your devotion to her is wonderful to watch. Thank you for all you do for those you rescue. 🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴

  • @carolecarlson1645
    @carolecarlson1645 Рік тому +79

    Heartless AMISH that use up a horse and discard it like it was nothing to them. These beautiful horse dedicate their hard work lives for them people and THIS is the thanks they get. Unreal and HEARTBREAKING. Thank you for rescuing this beautiful soul. ❤❤❤

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +20

      Thank you for watching. Unfortunately it isn’t just eh Amish that abuse horses. Finn for example was owned by someone after working on an Amish farm and those people did not take care of him. They left him in a pasture and then dumped him at the kill lot. It’s so sad what happens to these beautiful animals.

    • @VSFilly
      @VSFilly 6 місяців тому +5

      It is not fair nor accurate to state 'Amish'.
      This is called a 'generalization' and simply not accurate. I'm involved in cattle/horses and trust me, ALL cultures are capable of neglect.
      I staunchly object to labeling 'Amish' as abusers. Identify the abuser by name or omit that information.

    • @Sparrow.in.the.treetop
      @Sparrow.in.the.treetop 5 місяців тому +7

      Boycott all Amish products that will send a message to the Amish very quickly we won’t tolerate cruelty to Animals buy a tractor and stop the Animal abuse!!

    • @Sparrow.in.the.treetop
      @Sparrow.in.the.treetop 5 місяців тому +3

      Anna has such a darling cute face

    • @VSFilly
      @VSFilly 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Sparrow.in.the.treetop you are pointing out a certain people group/culture and accusing them unjustly; ALL people are capable of neglect and you are incorrect to name only a certain group.

  • @jacquelinebarnett3439
    @jacquelinebarnett3439 Рік тому +47

    Anna is adorable Julie, they are all adorable. You have done so well in the care and transformation with Anna. I love the way you talk to all the horses. I can tell that they are all so loved. ❤

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! We truly appreciate the kind words and support! Thank you for watching!

  • @bonniekarpiak6025
    @bonniekarpiak6025 11 місяців тому +3

    That's just terrible. So cruel. So glad you rescued her. What a difference in her a year later! Wonderful and thank you for your kindness and compassion for a defenseless animal.💔/💖

  • @joemurphy710
    @joemurphy710 Рік тому +53

    Thank you for giving these horses so much love ❤️ She has a twinkle in her eye now! PS- I’m wearing Grandpa’s face on my shirt…

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for watching! We truly appreciate your support! It brought a smile to my face to hear that you are wearing Grandpa! Thank you for participating in our fundraiser!

  • @ginafaust2724
    @ginafaust2724 8 місяців тому +7

    God bless you & crew for adopting these magnificent horses, loving them, nursing their health & giving them a fantastic retirement & home sweet home! AirHugs❤

  • @karenshaffer1265
    @karenshaffer1265 Рік тому +44

    You guys are doing a great job.blessing to u and the horses.

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +1

      You are so kind! Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate your support!

  • @philiprice7875
    @philiprice7875 8 місяців тому +16

    the worse thing you can do to any animal is not to abuse/neglect but it is to BREAK their hearts and trust.
    your souls are so pure and full of love, i thank you for rescuing these creatures and for restoring their faith in humanity

  • @melaniemonti8115
    @melaniemonti8115 Рік тому +67

    Julie, y'all do such a beautiful job loving and rehabbing these horses! Thank you! I don't understand how others can be so mean to all animals...

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +6

      Thank you so much! I don't understand either how people can be mean to horses.

    • @elizabethhannah4704
      @elizabethhannah4704 Рік тому +5

      People can be mean, cruel and nasty to other people, all animals and life because they are disconnected from their heart and Soul.

  • @gretchen1706
    @gretchen1706 7 місяців тому +4

    You are an angel for a Starved Belgian Draft Horse. God bless.

  • @lianeschwarzwalder7289
    @lianeschwarzwalder7289 Рік тому +73

    Hello Julie i'm so glad to see this wonderful Lady. I remember the first video about her and your tears when you said : only skin and bones. It's so great to see people like you and Corey helping this poor horses. The most sadness - we can see this torture and awful treatment all over the world. I wish you the best don't stop the compassion best regards from Black Forest ❤ Germany

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +6

      Thank you so much for the kind words. We appreciate your support. I wish I could save them all!

    • @Mostly_Sunny007
      @Mostly_Sunny007 Рік тому +7

      Anna’s face is so feminine. Belgians have really beautiful heads with big soft,expressive, eyes. How anyone could use and abuse these animals into early graves, literally, is beyond me. All the draft breeds are gentle giants indeed. Please kiss her velvet-soft muzzle for 😘 from ❤an old lady whose first horse looked as bad as Anna. Sending love ❤from Washington in the beautiful PacNW. 🏖️ 🏔️ 🌲🌲 🌅 ❄️ 🌊🌵

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +5

      @@Mostly_Sunny007 I wonder the same thing everyday! I have no idea how people can abuse animals. I will definitely giver her a kiss for you! Thank you for watching! WE appreciate you!

    • @andreastukeycolella7484
      @andreastukeycolella7484 Рік тому +2

      We are a Therapeutic Horsemanship Facility. We have a few donated horses who needed rehab in one way or another. We have found that time & patience are the best healers. Bless you all for your important work!!

    • @andreastukeycolella7484
      @andreastukeycolella7484 Рік тому +2

      I also worked with a Belgian mare @ a different Therapeutic facility. Most of the volunteers there didn't want to handle her because she could be stubborn. I liked her even though she had a mind of her own. We became very close. I'll never forget her!!

  • @dianekeilman
    @dianekeilman 11 місяців тому +12

    I can't believe how Anna improved over a short time. She is a gorgeous gorgeous horse. Now she looks so happy and not defeated. God bless you for saving her and save her the horrors of slaughter! ❤✝️

  • @131maymay131
    @131maymay131 Рік тому +49

    So good to see the recovery. Thank you for all you do!

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +1

      You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and for your kind words. We appreciate your support.

  • @florawillis1384
    @florawillis1384 5 місяців тому +2

    Enjoyed the video. God bless you for rescuing anna, she is beautiful it is awful how some people do not take care of their animals but God will punish them for it because he told us to take care of the animals and the people that do not treat animals right have to answer to him. God bless you and your family as you rescue horses and help all animals

  • @ruthbickerstaffe1915
    @ruthbickerstaffe1915 Рік тому +25

    Anna looks like a completely different horse. She is very beautiful and doing so well. I just wish you had been able to get her foal too. You and your Husband are Angels with the work you do. Anna looks so good, happy and enjoying life. Just watching her get a wee bit cross with the donkey at feeding time, perhaps she had to fight to get any food from where she was. These people that are so very cruel to these gentle giants are evil. Blessings to all at Fletcher Farms in Amarillo 🙏🙏🌠💗

  • @Christian_Girl120
    @Christian_Girl120 Рік тому +5

    People can be rotten. I can't understand people who neglect and abuse these beautiful animals! Anna's adorable! What a sweetheart! I'm so glad she's ok.

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +1

      I completely agree, I don’t understand why people do the things they do to animals.

  • @GSInterestedParty1001
    @GSInterestedParty1001 Рік тому +48

    You guys are all incredible doing a wonderful job with all these beautiful horses. Thank you for the update.

  • @OldesouthFarm
    @OldesouthFarm Рік тому +1

    My pastures of beautiful grass in Alabama would have really helped this elderly horse. Glad to see people caring for these special draft horses.

  • @Pink-Budgielover
    @Pink-Budgielover Рік тому +55

    You are a real Angel!! I love your great work so much, saving, caring and loving this poor horses! Drafts are so sweet and gentle. Love you from the Netherlands. ❤

  • @Nancy-n4w4j
    @Nancy-n4w4j 11 місяців тому +1

    So glad you are rescuing these beautiful hoses. I always wanted to live on a farm with a couple horses.

  • @Thecorgially
    @Thecorgially Рік тому +56

    So glad Anna came through and she is looking so super. You have a great setup for these wonderful Belgian horses

  • @suzanne9622
    @suzanne9622 Рік тому +5

    Anna has been my favorite Belgian rescue. She is sweet, beautiful and kind. I was so happy to read of her progress. Anna is so beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful work you do saving these horses from slaughter. You are a saint!

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words and support! We truly appreciate you following our journey!

  • @lilianmcguigan9240
    @lilianmcguigan9240 Рік тому +53

    No wonder poor Anna was so down. Besides her health, she was also mourning the loss of her foal. She is certainly in greener pastures now, thanks to your efforts.

  • @connierogers-murray2130
    @connierogers-murray2130 6 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU, each and every one of you for the care and love that you give these marvelous and beautiful animals. You have a Devine Gift.

  • @ositagordita8550
    @ositagordita8550 Рік тому +26

    This was food for the horse soul. I'm glad Anna loves her "horse cereal (Alfa Pro)" 😁 Thank you for sharing and brightening my life with these stories. 💞🐎🙏✌️🌻🇺🇲

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +4

      Glad you enjoyed it! Our pleasure. Thank you for watching and following our journey!

  • @suzanne9622
    @suzanne9622 Рік тому +10

    You are an angel who brought Anna to heaven on earth. Thank you also so much to Last Chance Direct Ship horses for their important part in saving Anna from slaughter so you could find each other. The difference in Anna is incredible. She had no expression except sadness when you first got her. She is now such a happy mare and living such a great life with her friends. I dare say this is the best home she has ever had in her entire life. It was so thoughtful of your husband to put up her heater when she was so thin. The extent to which you went for Anna's
    health and comfort are beyond words of kindness and love. Thank you for all you do for these animals that need care so desperately. They are the lucky ones. I wish we could save them all. The work you do is a step forward toward that. Thank you so much!!

  • @ginamaria2579
    @ginamaria2579 Рік тому +123

    She’s such a sweet baby. ☺️. 💕 Wonder what happen to her foal ? Being used as a brood mare ? You guys at Fletcher Farms are absolute Angels 🙏💕☺️

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +14

      Thank you! We have no idea what happened to the foal. There wasn't a way to find the foal either. The kill pen trucks pick up from all over. It said she came from Ohio but you never know if that is true.

    • @carriebishop8838
      @carriebishop8838 Рік тому +7

      She was probably used as a premarin mare. Then tossed when she started swelling after delivery.

    • @ginamaria2579
      @ginamaria2579 Рік тому +18

      @@carriebishop8838 that’s extremely sad and she probably couldn’t even be with her baby . 😣 Im sorry but these Amish people are no better than the people who traffic in abuse .

    • @j.sahulka9024
      @j.sahulka9024 Рік тому +9

      Her baby is in for the same life she had.😢

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +12

      @@carriebishop8838 That is a possibility...and its sad that animals are treated this way.

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 Рік тому +8

    How someone could starve an animal is beyond me. There are rescues this person could have contacted. I’d go without food myself before I let that happen my dogs. She’s a beautiful color.

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +1

      Agreed! It's so sad what some animals go through. But she is save now and will only know love and kindness for the rest of her life.

  • @susanhill9166
    @susanhill9166 Рік тому +25

    Such a beautiful face , why starve, I do not understand how people can be so cruel.
    Keep up the good work X X X

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +3

      I ask myself those same questions everyday! I pray for change for all the abused animals. They deserve better.

  • @Tinkerbells6755
    @Tinkerbells6755 11 місяців тому +1

    She is getting so much better with your help thank you saving a beautiful mare who deserves to be there with you I know that she appreciates everything you have done for her. I'm super excited that she's going to have a wonderful beautiful life for now on . Thank you and all whom tries their best to save our beautiful horses from being killed or made to suffer from ppl who have no reasons to have any type of animals U know sometimes I wish that the court system would punish the people whom did horrible things too any animals . If they starved them then the people got to be starved , any sort of abusement that person should have done to them . If anyone hurts an Animal and what ever there crime was they should be done the same. Animals doesn't deserve us .

  • @NLNL00
    @NLNL00 Рік тому +43

    Thank you for her update! Episode 70!!! Already! 😱 How fast time flies! 🎉💕🐴

  • @jeannevera8672
    @jeannevera8672 Рік тому +4

    God bless you Julie, you and your husband have worked miracles with these poor neglected animals. Hats off to a beautiful business

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!

    • @59Alaskan
      @59Alaskan Рік тому

      ​@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo thought I'd ask here, how do those number tags stay/stick..thnx

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому

      @@59Alaskan they use glue. Sometimes I can get them off with linseed oil…the last few though I have had to cut off their manes or tails.

  • @catladynj
    @catladynj Рік тому +29

    Fantastic results!!!!!!!!❤😊

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! 😊 She is doing fantastic and we couldn't be happier for her!

  • @marypennington7688
    @marypennington7688 11 місяців тому +1

    May God truly bless you for all that you do honey.
    You are truly this sweet girls angel and I praise God for that.

  • @christinegothard2776
    @christinegothard2776 Рік тому +50

    Hi Julie, I have such admiration for everything you and Corey do in caring for these beautiful horses. ❤🇬🇧

  • @marieholt9547
    @marieholt9547 9 місяців тому +3

    So glad Anna came to you.I enjoyed watching her eyes change from lost to relaxed and content.

  • @MrSpinnerbug
    @MrSpinnerbug Рік тому +25

    Great job with Anna-She looks great!

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader949 Місяць тому +1

    Hello, pretty Anna! We’re all pulling for you! You guys are the best! So much respect and love your way.❤️
    Be a sweet girl!

  • @marycoker99
    @marycoker99 Рік тому +31

    Hi 👋 Julie and Corey! Anna has made such progress in 1 year. Thank you for resharing her story. She looks beautiful with her long mane and tail ! ❤❤❤

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! She really had made an amazing transformation. She's such a sweet girl!

  • @JimTimber
    @JimTimber Рік тому +7

    Wonderful ! ...bless that dear creature !!

  • @aharvy4962
    @aharvy4962 Рік тому +42

    I love this thank God for people like you all saving poor babies that have been neglected. Love Anna she is just beautiful! Keep the videos coming❤

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому +3

      Thank you for the kind words and support! WE appreciate it! Lots more coming! I need to do an update on Freya too! She has been here a year too!

    • @Robert-lb8jt
      @Robert-lb8jt 7 місяців тому

      Your (so called ) gawed let this lovely horse get into this condition.
      The folks on this ranch saved her life.

  • @Aussie-JaniceQld
    @Aussie-JaniceQld Рік тому +15

    What a difference genuine love, ❤❤, care, concern and patience makes. It’s truly heartwarming to see how these neglected and abused animals can improve so very much with someone who gives a damm. You are doin a wonderful job with your rescued darlings. 🐴🐴🐎🐎🏇🏇🫏🐎🐎As do so many of the rescues out there. And having such a supportive husband/partner certainly helps😊😊😊Warmest thoughts from a big Australian fan🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😊😊 Look forward to your updates 😊😊

  • @RC-vb1hz
    @RC-vb1hz Рік тому +28

    What a beautiful sight ❤

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому

      Thank you! We are so glad we were able to help save her and give her the life she deserves.

  • @kcharles9153
    @kcharles9153 6 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely disgusting how we treat animals everywhere!! 🤬
    Thank you to anyone everywhere that steps up to right an abhorrent wrong!! 🙏🏼

  • @JANE_DOE-f6l
    @JANE_DOE-f6l Рік тому +68

    Thanks for helping Anna, Finn and all the others... incredible how Anna was looking at the beginning and how she looks today! 👍🏽❤️ I am sorry for the foal...

  • @victoriasayers4472
    @victoriasayers4472 Рік тому +1

    Thank you thank you for helping Anna. The Lord will help you for your kindness. 😍😘

  • @lynnwall7046
    @lynnwall7046 Рік тому +18

    Such a beautiful girl. Thank you so much for taking great care of her. God bless you!!!

    • @FletcherFarmsAmarillo
      @FletcherFarmsAmarillo  Рік тому

      You are so kind! Thank you for watching and supporting what we are doing. We truly appreciate it!

  • @kathyrobertson3454
    @kathyrobertson3454 6 місяців тому +8

    Thank you for bringing her life back to her. So lovely.

  • @DonnaMcFadden
    @DonnaMcFadden Рік тому +21

    You do such a wonderful job of caring for your rescues! Lovely to see Anna's transformation. You are a wonderful giver and making such a difference!!❤❤❤❤

  • @katieciccoianni4415
    @katieciccoianni4415 Місяць тому +3

    It breaks my heart to see these wonderful animals so mistreated. Thank you for rescuing these beautiful horses. They deserve so much better....I'm glad she's going to finally get some loving care 😢