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

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9 ай бұрын

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.
Thank you to everyone that has sent us gifts of Alfa Pro! The horses love Alfa Pro and we truly appreciate the bags/pallets you have sent to us!
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@stevischermi6409 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@marypugliese5424 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@edwardmaul4762 7 ай бұрын

😊

@sharonkeetch596 6 ай бұрын

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

@moccasinlanding 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful comment.

@lauralake7430 7 ай бұрын

That's a wonderful memory

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 7 ай бұрын

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

@karenlovely9011 7 ай бұрын

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

@mandymartin5166 2 ай бұрын

That’s so lovely xx💕

@muffassa6739 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate your support.

@cherylhudson325 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

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

@mmcjrc2000 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@terryt.1643 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@terryt.1643 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

@@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 KZfaq so just watching our videos helps out.

@MarciRaney-tt8ev 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

That bad❤❤❤❤❤ she needs love

@medelle7003 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@flenzy 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

@@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!!!

@Mary-Mercedes 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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!

@user-xn8mj5qm6q 15 күн бұрын

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

@beckyumphrey2626 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support!

@jolynnhill8502 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! We appreciate your support!

@MsDormy 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@MsDormy, God’s work indeed.

@ginakelley749 7 ай бұрын

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

@sherrylowe8819 7 ай бұрын

All horse are beautiful

@debbieking2139 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@brendasas8440 9 ай бұрын

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

@username201097 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@aharvy4962 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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!

@CC-xk6cp 9 ай бұрын

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.

@deannawiederhold3326 2 ай бұрын

How about getting Anna a baby donkey 🫏

@trevg1275 9 ай бұрын

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 🥰

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your support!

@sidilicious11 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and kind words!

@janetwann5578 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! WE appreciate your kind words and support!

@jacquelinebarnett3439 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@13juju 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@staceyhunt5342 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@loz6795 9 ай бұрын

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 🥰

@sharihazlett3774 9 ай бұрын

So great to see her recovery

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

It’s a big transformation!

@melaniemonti8115 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@elizabethhannah4704 9 ай бұрын

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

@jojong1308 9 ай бұрын

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. ❤

@christinegothard2776 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! WE appreciate your support!

@cherylmcnutt9905 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping these beautiful creatures!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246 7 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Thecorgially 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support.

@jenniferlehman326 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@margaretjohnson8117 8 ай бұрын

ditto from Oregon coast. so enjoy these videos

@edemontfort9482 8 ай бұрын

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

@karenshaffer1265 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@131maymay131 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@GSInterestedParty1001 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! WE appreciate your support!

@elizabethwezelman8547 9 ай бұрын

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.

@anneterry3660 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@bessmulholland5805 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤😊

@bessmulholland5805 9 ай бұрын

Doing good 👍 thanks 🙏 😊

@bessmulholland5805 9 ай бұрын

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

@joemurphy710 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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!

@marycoker99 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@NLNL00 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

I know!! Time definately flies by! So much happening!

@ositagordita8550 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@susanhill9166 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@catladynj 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic results!!!!!!!!❤😊

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@susannekucher620 9 ай бұрын

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...

@RC-vb1hz 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful sight ❤

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@lilianmcguigan9240 9 ай бұрын

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.

@lauramullen4702 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support.

@clarepaynick789 9 ай бұрын

God Bless your hard work of bringing her life around💋💋💋🙏👏☮️❣️

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support! We truly appreciate it!

@ginamaria2579 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@ginamaria2579 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@Emperor.Penguin. 9 ай бұрын

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

@ruthbickerstaffe1915 9 ай бұрын

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 🙏🙏🌠💗

@lianeschwarzwalder7289 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@Mostly_Sunny007 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@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 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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!!

@terrikopke3496 9 ай бұрын

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.

@DonnaMcFadden 9 ай бұрын

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!!❤❤❤❤

@MrSpinnerbug 9 ай бұрын

Great job with Anna-She looks great!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@shelfuller724 9 ай бұрын

❤❤ Lovely updated video Julie. Anna looks so much happier now , and the mane and tail growing in to swish the flies away. ❤

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 She looks so different from that first day! We are so glad we were able to help her!

@lynnwall7046 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

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

@glennmcgee1729 9 ай бұрын

It was nice to get an update on Anna, she's looking great. I hope you do this kind of segment for your other success stories. You have so many now it can be hard to keep track.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am working on update for everyone. I really should have done a Freya update next because we got her before Anna 🤦‍♀️ But those are coming! Stay tuned!

@staceyhunt5342 9 ай бұрын

I had no idea that their hay and grain cost so much...the alfalfa pellets and the amount that you go through on a daily basis is incredible! Now I know why you stress that when I was thinking I would like to send you money for the vet but it's incredible how much their feed for a horse cost everyday and especially in winter time when they're not out in the paddocks eating fresh GR grass.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support! That is why we started the non profit. Cory works a full time job and I take care of the farm. We knew we needed support to help with the cost of rescuing more horses. Everyone has been so generous and we can't thank you all enough for your support!

@didibolter9362 8 ай бұрын

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

@suethompson1740 9 ай бұрын

After that injection she is walking better and the swelling is down in her leg. Good job.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Yes! We were so glad that she recovered from that situation.

@rachealsmith5138 9 ай бұрын

Da da Da…. As the Horse World Turns…. Will Finn stay with Anna? Will Fraya win his heart?? Who is the new guy?? What will happen next?? 😂😂 I love your channel! ❤ ❤ Your horses are so beautiful and lucky to have you!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

🤣 Cory thinks I need to put a spin the channel and have All My Mares. It's so funny to watch them with other horses every other day. Thank you for watching and following our story. We appreciate you!

@rachealsmith5138 9 ай бұрын

@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo maybe a couple of crossover channels! All My Mares, and As The Horses Turn….😂😂💕

@rt3box6tx74 9 ай бұрын

I'm thinkin there's a couple of country western songs out there in the pasture.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

@@rachealsmith5138 Oh thats too funny! Might be something for future episodes! 🤣

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

@@rt3box6tx74 you are absolutely right! 🤣

@Aussie-JaniceQld 9 ай бұрын

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 😊😊

@sharonkaczorowski8690 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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.

@betty-janececile5214 9 ай бұрын

Humans can be so cruel thanks to fletcher farms shes loved and cared for

@DG-wu7ke 9 ай бұрын

Of all the possibilities she chose Finn for her pasture buddy. How funny but it helped save Finn. A rescue horse rescuer horse.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

I never thought that Anna would choose Finn! But I am so glad that she did! They were together again in the pasture yesterday. They are too cute together.

@DG-wu7ke 9 ай бұрын

@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo - I wonder why? Maybe she recognized his plight as a memory and instinctively decided to mother (sooth) him. Moms know stuff!

@julierutkowski7654 9 ай бұрын

I hope someday an animal communicator (aka pet psychic) donates services to you guys. I would love to know what those beautiful animals "think" and have to say! XOXOXO

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

That would be so fun to hear what they have to say!

@ninakaiser2930 9 ай бұрын

That would be amazing!

@elizabethhannah4704 9 ай бұрын

Yes. All abuse and neglect and exploitation of these magnificent creatures stems from lack of Love. No love in the heart for self, animals and life. IMO.

@healinglifecreative6158 9 ай бұрын

Yes!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

@@elizabethhannah4704 Agreed!

@cherylmcnutt9905 9 ай бұрын

Another way to help the sanctuary is to watch the ads on this channel all the way through to the end. Don’t hit the “Skip ad” button, just watch the ad the end and the sanctuary will get paid for us watching the ad.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate your support!

@hansgustaf540 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information! I did not know this! 😮 Of course, I will NOW watch all adds to the end! 👍

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

@@hansgustaf540 thank you!!!

@hansgustaf540 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this update on Anna. She was really skin and bones when she arrived. It still causes pain in my heart to watch her how she was one year ago. I remember well your walks with her. And is this really episode 70 we are watching??? So glad I found you when your great project started... And, of course, curious who "the guy" is you mentioned. Bless you and your family with fur and feathers! 👋

@lilgeorge34 3 ай бұрын

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

@dorothybrown8859 2 ай бұрын

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.❤

@wakingohiomama9110 9 ай бұрын

Hey Julie! Love y'alls updates! Dear God I'm so sorry this baby came from my state smh. I pray for you guys to have the chance to find her baby too poor poor sad mama. Thank you for what y'all do!! I'm so happy she didn't have a serious problem with those legs❤🐎❤🐎. Draft horses.......when they feel sadness it is truly palpable.💔

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and support. The way the kill trucks pick up there was no way to find her baby. There was a chance that the baby didn't make it and thats why she was sent to slaughter.

@wakingohiomama9110 9 ай бұрын

@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo so so disgusting and heartbreaking. These are beautiful eloquent creatures. That's why "man" feels the need to rule and decide their fate. It's awful.

@JimTimber 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful ! ...bless that dear creature !!

@carolecarlson1645 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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.

@dianekeilman 3 ай бұрын

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! ❤✝️

@percheronlove888 9 ай бұрын

Awwww thank you for all your rescuing. I do some myself and it's heartbreaking. However, once they start to recover its worth it. Your wonderful people ❤️ ❤❤

@suzanne9622 9 ай бұрын

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!!

@Saved-Christian.Catholic_120 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@veronicanappen7523 2 ай бұрын

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.

@sharonlloyd6617 9 ай бұрын

you do such a fantastic job with these horses why are they always starved like that when they go to these places breaks my heart to see them like that

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

It breaks my heart too! These animals deserve better!

@gloriaanna-ku4fe 9 ай бұрын

Anna looks sopretty with her mane grown out, I stillsee such a serious look inherent eyes, I hope that she is happy,,you at fletcher are wonderful..

@danielcrocenzi 9 ай бұрын

Muchísimas gracias x lo que hicieron x Anna Dios los bendiga soy de Argentina.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and following our story! WE appreciate your support!

@jeannevera8672 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@59Alaskan 9 ай бұрын

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

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

@@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.

@albertoe.martinez7763 9 ай бұрын

It is so beautiful to save and provide for a happy and comfortable life for these gentle horses of God, I enjoy watching your videos.

@leanneadams2549 9 ай бұрын

Not wasting time saying how much I despise what these people did to this gorgeous mare !!! I’d like to know how I can support this majestic horse and to a huge shout out to this channel and what they’ve done. Truly HEROS !! ❤️🐴❤️

@dorothybrown8859 2 ай бұрын

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 do much. God bless❤

@carilariviere505 9 ай бұрын

Great update, love what you do. I"ve been separated from horses for so many years now, that the very best part of this video for me was the actual SOUND of Anna mowin' and munchin' on that grass. I could hear the roots rip....marvelous. She looks so much healthier thanks for saving her and giving her a happy retirement.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and support! I love listening to horse graze. I could sit with them all day.

@brianswinscoe5412 9 ай бұрын

You are amazing thank goodness for lovely people like you. Eileen and Brian From the U. K

@debaniol9321 9 ай бұрын

So very happy for Anna and all the horses!!

@kastah 7 ай бұрын

You do a beutiful job for those suffering horses/animals. That is so so so nice to watch. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

@geoffreylee5199 Ай бұрын

Great story. Horses costs were not designed, but evolved to what they have.

@leanneadams2549 9 ай бұрын

PS - I just can’t say enough about these owners !!! I love love love the way they do their 100 percent very best for these horses !!!

@florencechristman1428 9 ай бұрын

She looks relaxed and very happy ❤❤❤

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

She really is!

@vickyburton2434 3 ай бұрын

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?

@larkspin 2 ай бұрын

I don't understand how anyone could let ANY animal get as bad as Anna was, but THANK YOU for what you've done!! I've always loved horses. Never had one, but I enjoy watching horse videos!

@mejonesop 9 ай бұрын

She looks so happy!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! She is a sweetheart

@snowwilliams1 9 ай бұрын

i literally started crying when i saw Anna yearly update…her facial muscles where so relaxed…she finally realized she wasn’t somewhere where she’d be worked to death… God bless you both

@trishlangford5773 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for rescuing these beautiful horses. You are angels. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤

@Garethstruelove 2 ай бұрын

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

@normeadow969 9 ай бұрын

Your amazing 4 what you do 4 your horse 🐎

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for watching!

@nancysimpson4246 9 ай бұрын

She was literally starving to death and you guys are awesome people to take her and care for her. You’re absolutely wonderful people. God bless you.😊

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words. We appreciate your support.

@philiprice7875 2 күн бұрын

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

@bonniekarpiak6025 3 ай бұрын

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.💔/💖