Meet the new Rescued Belgians saved from slaughter and experience an exciting horse integration
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2024
- Episode 77
Last week we picked up the last two of the 5 Belgian Draft Horses saved from shipping to slaughter. Along with the sweetest donkey! Meet the new horses to arrive at the farm and find out their names! Over the past month, with the help of our subscribers and followers we have rescued 6 Belgian Draft Horse and a donkey from shipping to slaughter!
Elias and Amelia were part of the 5 rescued horses and have been here for a few weeks now. It was time to get them integrated into the herd so they could enjoy retirement grazing in the pasture. Most of our integrations have gone smooth however Elias has been a bit of a challenge and wants to be in charge. If you’ve ever watched an unfamiliar horse try to gain entry into an established herd, you will probably never forget it. Imagine how it feels for a horse to be uprooted from a place of security, to be dropped somewhere completely unknown to him. Following the introduction of a new herd member, the other horses have to redefine their hierarchy to make a place for the stranger. This momentary uncertainty in the social rankings may be the perfect moment for an horse to challenge the system, to protect their long-held social rank. Not only does the risk of injury skyrocket, but the turmoil, in general, can be quite stressful. Find out all the details of what happened in this episode!
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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 the horses (270 pounds per day).
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Watching rescued horses being able to live in a herd again is refreshing and heartwarming.
The way Elias postures and presents with that immense neck suggests he was mature and bred before he was gelded, he is a handsome soul and not overly aggressive. Maybe his hormone levels could be checked.
Why would anyone kill those beautiful horses. People are shameful. Gorgeous and majestic animals.
Thank you Julie for giving these horses a second chance.
I rescued a percheron 2 yrs ago with a broken ankle. Last December I rescued a belgium with cancer in her eye, now removed. And this week I got my first donkey from slaughterhouse and also a lowline angus. All of them are super sweet!!! I love the drafts!!!!! I wish I could save them all
God bless you :)
You are so kind we all wish to beable to help out and save more of God's creatures ❤
Elias carries himself with the grandur of a Trojan horse. His mane and neck posture are spectacular
My first impression was TROJAN HORSE, war horse......I agree completely. Beautiful arrogant dominant, spirited. I will be watching Elias express himself as his days go by. He already inserted himself like a Hollywood star with Julie at the end of this video. What a guy!❤
Julie, I love watching your videos because I learn so much from you! Thank you for explaining what the horses were doing and what their behavior meant. Herd dynamics are very interesting to learn about since I have never had a horse or been around anyone’s horses. Thank you so much for letting us see first hand what goes on with new horses being introduced to the herd. All of you there at Fletcher farms are doing such wonderful work with these horses, making their retirement a truly enjoyable one. Probably for the first time in their lives they know true love, comfort and caring . Thank you for all that you do for all of your beautiful animals!❤😊👏
Elias is an ALPHA GUY. HE THINKS. BUT CHARLIE IS ALPHA STALLION. HATES ALL THE BOYS
Yeah, that NECK, right?? Gorgeous!
I was wondering if he needed a chiropractor!😂
My heart just cries for what is happening to these horses. And watch all the horses that is left behind like that beautiful dapple horse you walked by. Thank you for what you do.
They want to finally be horses, and they are now! Not being worked to death, not trapped on a slaughter truck to hell. This is how life should be for all animals. The greed and inhumanity towards animals is out of control on this planet 😖😖
Elias, Amelia & Blue have no idea how lucky they are...
Indeed!
The donkey looked pregnant to me.
These guys! Walking into Heaven on Earth!
Still bothers me that people who claim to love and appreciate horses create this need. Thank you.
Elias seems like he is the fittest and most athletic of the herd and I bet he will work his way up to a high position in the herd hierarchy. He is a stunningly beautiful horse and looks like a real powerhouse when he moves.
You are absolutely right. They are so beautiful to watch running together. Calms to soul to see horses, period.😂
Me too. Horses speak to my soul.
The two new Belgians are just gorgeous. Thank you for saving them!❤❤❤
I've been a subscriber for a while now and enjoy your videos. You are doing great work and are a savior to these beautiful horses. I don't normally comment and don't want to overstep but I was thinking that if you added the words "rescue" or let people know in your channel name that you offer sanctuary to retired draft horses abandoned to slaughter that your channel would attract more of the multiple millions of people who follow animal rescue channels, which would allow you to raise additional money to fund and fulfill your mission from many more viewers clicking on, interacting, and watching ads.
Some past videos explain they are -not- a rescue. They are the Big Hoof Foundation. Foundation rules and purpose are not the same as a rescue, although both can be non-profit. I love that FFA & Big Hoof Foundation are not part of the donate, donate, donate crowd. This family is pure love, runs by the rules, and is genuine to the core.
@@littlewiseowl4405 - I see. Thank you.
bless your heart for taking care of so many lives. and especially saving them from slaughter.
Thank you! We are up to 18 Belgians! I never thought when we bought this place that it would turn into all of this!
Always love seeing the new horses, and donkeys, and how they adjust to interacting with the herd. Thank you for your care of them all.
When your world has consisted of being harnessed to wagons/plows/buggys or being confined to pens or small paddocks it must feel pretty good to RUN - if your joints will allow it! It is lovely to see them do so. Korbin will surely enjoy doing so too! Any plans for his procedure yet? This was another great vlog Julie, I'd be interested in seeing just how much time & work it is on the average day to prepare, feed, clean up,muck out all of the horses, donkeys, goats, dogs, & cats. I'm tired just thinking about it! Thanks for a great start to my day😊
Probably an all day job
Xoxo
Just wondering is there a Reason why most of them appear to have their tails cut?
@@eilemoo3272 it's usually so the tail doesn't get caught in equipment that the horse is pulling
And when these nasty Humans have used these poor horses up it's off to the Slaughter House to be rid of you. This is how we treat Animals who have been abused by Humans , Humans always let me down because they let themselves down, very few of us are taught to show love and compassion towards Animals, My grand child is 22 months and we fill her day with reading different things and reading about Animals, she knows all the names and sounds Animals make, I have no doubt she will grow up loving Animals, you have to start early in their life to introduce them to Animals!
It’s very distressing to think that Elias in all his glory and magnificence- along with all the other beautiful horses would have been slaughtered by now if Julia and Corey had not followed their dream - these horses are so full of life.🐴💕❤️
Enjoyed watching the herd dynamics.
I’m an introvert so I feel Amelia’s pain😅
It’s just beautiful to know someone saved these gorgeous animals from being slaughtered, after giving so much of their life to working so hard each day, they have a safe and loving place to call home. Thank You for all you do for these animals.
Thank you!
It always makes me nervous turning a new horse out with the herd. I hope all these new beautiful rescues settle in well! They all deserve a restful, happy retirement. Thanks for all you do! ❤
To think that a pregnant Mama should have been slaughtered makes me sick . How can people „throw away“ a pregnant animal?! 😢
Thank god that you rescued her and her baby ❤❤
Love and greetings from Germany
How can you tell them apart????
@@ellendelima3579
Do you mean how a owner knows if his donkey is pregnant?
I think if someone is a responsible owner he should know or see it.
Yes, thank God!
I’m rather disappointed in the Amish, their horses work hard for them for upwards of 15/20 years and then they just send them for slaughter. They have a responsibility to those gentle giants to give them a retirement after a constantly working hard for them. I find that quite Callous, thank you for your compassion and love. ❤️
You stated that with beautiful eloquence. However, my disappointment for those Amish abusers borders on a very strong disdain.
14:23 Yes, I agree. They are supposed to be religious peoples. There different types of Amish, but the majority don't believe in electric farm equipment. They rather work these poor animal to death or near death. Some do believe in electricity. I feel that the same animal welfare laws in this country should also apply to Amish. I have zero respect for a anyone never less an religious group that does respect all God creatures. I look up Amish on you tube. There was one huge gorgeous draft horses being taken out to work by an Amish woman. I became disgusted thinking about how hard that horse would have to work on the field. Key in draft horse being taken out to work by Amish we oman. You'll see how absolutely gorgeous these animals are before the Amish work them near death.
You might want to consider using some panels to make individual small feeding pens. Straight stalls. This will prevent fights over food and insure all horses get a full ration. It will also train the horses to use a chute to protect the vet when they have to examine the horses. You might want to make some fruit slushies in the mixer and, as part of the grooming process, give them like oral worming meds. This will get them used accepting oral meds and can be used to disguise the taste. Watermelon and apple are favorites. Ask the vet. Grocery stores are nice about selling their over ripe produce as livestock feed.
That is a gorgeous pair and . They are full of life. No magnificent animal such as these should ever be at risk of slaughter.
They are such majestic, powerful animals! Thanks for giving them a good home.
Our pleasure! Thank you for watching!
Omg that closeup of Elias at the end - he is GORGEOUS!!!
I will never ever, ever understsnd how anyone could take a beautiful animal like that and discard him like used trash at a kill lot. There should be laws against that. There aren't enough 'Julie's" to save them all, but Julie certainly does make a difference with each new soul she saves.
I contacted on of the breeders when their horse was there , a prize winning TB race horse named Ponita who won a lot of money. They did not even reply. I think some people in the industry are monsters.
First time here love how these beautiful creatures walk in the truck as a lot number and walk out with a name identity and wonderful future! People like you are a blessing thank you so much for your passion and kindness!!
Hello to fellow F.F.A. followers, I love to see how all the horses and donkey's are doing ...they are so loved and well taken care of in their retirement ❤❤❤ Best wishes from England UK 🇬🇧
And best wishes from Wales too! 🏴
I'm watching with you from Tucson, AZ.
Are you sure Elias has been "completely" gelded? He sure doesn't act like it, he acts more like he's rounding up the mares and separating them from the geldings. 😊
He might be proud cut! Which means he still has part of the hormones, that still gives him a bit of a attitude with the other horses out in a herd situation. My Gelding was proud cut even though he didn't try to breed my mare he still was a ladies man. He watched over them & protected them. After all the introduction he should settle down. He sure wasn't shy about meeting everybody! Lol!
I was wondering the same thing.
I agree, there’s some leftover testosterone in him somewhere. He bows his back just like a stallion. He’s acting like a bully. A handsome on but a bully.
It doesn't help that Arabella and Miley looked like they were in heat! Definitely some testosterone still!
Interesting that horse people can see these behaviors. Ty you all for sharing!
Elias is quite the studley guy. He's impressive and amusing to watch.
Thank you for saving these beautiful animals.
Good morning. Are you able to explain and tell us a little more about Bowie Livestock? Horse Plus Humane Society just put out a video about Kill Pens and mentioned Bowie as one of the Kill pens that has questionable practices and that rescue organizations should not be getting horses from these type of facilities. We will continue to support your efforts (under my daughter's account with you), but HPHS video is concerning with regards to what Bowie, along with other horse trader facilities, actually does with the funds sent to them when horses are purchased. Please reply if you are able to do so without damaging the relationship you have with Bowie.
Kind Regards and gratitude for all you do!
When Elias runs around "his" heard with his head low, that's called "snaking" it's how stallions move their herds or rounds them up whichever they are wanting to accomplish.
Charlie has his herd.
It's going to scramble things when you add more geldings and then that stallion who's probably been used as a stallion all his life.
I think you need more mares so there's enough keep the boys happy. Lol
Some of these horses are still pretty spry for their ages!
They are having a blast!❤❤❤
Watch some wild horses videos and you will see how herds behave. Usually, there's a boss mare that the herd follows & when the stallion wants to move them, he does that "snaking". Horses are so interesting. They have their chums and not so chummy and stay in family groups. The immature stallions have their own group. You might see your passive geldings do this as you have a couple who have been stallion. Stallions can often have a big cresty neck like Elias and more muscular.
That's why I'm race horses it's rare for a mare to race with the stallions. The stallions are so much stronger and territorial. They want to show who's the biggest & baddest! Lol
I don't approve of horse racing though. The horses are far too young & it's all about money and the horses suffer for it.
Sorry this is too long!😚
I think horses love to race! ITS IN THEIR DNA...But too much too soon can be bad.
@@lynetteheitman5118 They are competitive. Some more some less. They all have alphas to betas like dogs.
13:59 gossiping around the "water cooler" about the "new hires"😂.
Oh my goodness Elias is gorgeous💞...what a stunning horse...he's beautiful!!!
I think now he lives a true horse life for the first time...amazing...
All horses are looking great and happy...they are in paradise...thanks for your love for these precious horses🙏...and "Blue" has a sweet baby on bord for sure😉
God bless you❤❤❤
I’d encourage y’all to watch Steve Young Horsemanship videos. He’s got some great videos on bringing a new horse around to respecting the humans in charge of their care. Very calm and non confrontational. I admire the way he gains their respect and thereby makes them less dangerous.
He an incredible horse trainer for sure. His timing is impeccable. He uses the least amount to pressure to still be effective that I’ve ever seen. I’ve learned a ton watching his videos.
I thought the same thing Steve Young is awesome in his horse psychology.
I watched your videos before you rescued any Belgians. Now you are the Champions of Belgians! Amazing what you are doing!🧡🧡
Wow, thank you! We appreciate your support!
After watching the horrible video of Katie weaning her foal this one has been a breath of fresh air. Thank you for this great video on how to introduce horses and form a new. You have such a beautifull farm. Greetings from the Netherlands
Your barn looks gorgeous. Thank you for taking these glorious animals from hell to heaven!
My mare came from Bowie Livestock and she was in a kill pen on the way to slaughter. She was starved and abused there .
Oh Diane, I am sorry, I hope she is doing fine now with your love and care..Di England 🇬🇧
Bless you❤
It was fun watching the herd dynamics. Elias strutting around, a rabble rouser, probably thrilled he has all these mares to choose from, probably thought he’d died and gone to heaven. And there he was at the end getting a kiss from you at the end like a sweet heart.
❤😊
Happy animals make people happy. God bless you all!
I really love all the work you put into these bighooved horses! Greetings from Sweden
Love ELIAS HES JUST A BIG STUD MUFFIN,HE DOESNT KNOW HES FIXED! WHAT PERSONALITY!!!
❤AHorse to my people are very important to us.
Thank goodness for people like yourselves. Too much breeding of horses throughout the world causes this extensive problem of excess and abandoned horses.
I agree. Some breeders see only financial gain 😞😢
this is truly lovely...you have created a haven for these majestic creatures
Thank you for caring and sharing ❤
Been watching Steve for a good few years, he is great :)
All the beautiful horses you get to kiss and hug ❤
❤ THANK YOU JULIE AND COREY FOR TAKING IN THESE AMAZING VULNERABLE BEAUTIFUL HORSES 🐴 AND LOVING AND CARING FOR THEM..❤
Elias reminds me of a Trojan horse, a war horse. Powerful, arrogant, dominant. Lots of power and spirit. How old is he?
Praise God your able to save them from Slotter. Thank Jesus and you. Beautiful Animals
These two big boys said I’m gonna take a chance with this Rescue I’ve heard real good things, great food, no more hard work, do what we like, can you believe it??, I can’t!! I have to see this.. Andy looked around and said Co-ol Hank followed with a Horse hi five. I can tell who Charlie is right away!!
Blue is so pretty with her dappled coat.
Both of the Belgians have sad little tails from their previous working life. I hope they grow out for the horses. Love the comparison to an aggressive work out trainer!
I believe the farmers docked their tails, amputated much of the tail bone, so their tails won’t ever fully grow out. Am I right?
Sadly yes, you’re right
Sadly yes, you’re right
Elias could be proud cut given the way he's behaving around the other horses?
Anyway, its good to see them enjoying their freedom to just be horses❤❤
The little donkey is precious!❤❤❤
Thank God you are saving these beautiful babies ❤
😅 charlie refused to be dethroned.
I am tearing up wayching this beauty. So glad (understatement) that you are able to care for them so well. They are exquisite. Blessings to you. Give them each a smooch and a 'hug' from me.
When I see these beautiful horses getting rescued my heart breaks for the others watching them leave not knowing their upcoming fate! It’s like when Michela from Save A Fox goes to fur farms to rescue the foxes “not good enough” to kill for their furs! She wants to take them all and so heartbreaking to leave any!! Thank you for all the great people who dedicate their lives to helping them all. There’s a special place in heaven someday for these angels on Earth!
I just love to watch the current group of horses greet the new arrivals. Amazing
Elias' side profile looks like a trojan horse. Beautiful
Agreed!
I am not going to condem anyone but praise you guys for your marvelous effort.what a wonderful rewarding life
Thank you!
Gourgous deserving horses, Thank you for Rescuing 🙏🙏💕💙💜
You are so kind, thank you for watching!
Julie just so you are aware of this problem, I tried to order you an electric bucket and 2 mineral blocks from Amazon and when I went to pay it said they are "not deliverable to a wishlist address". 😢
Love what you are doing saving these gentle giants from slaughter.
A labor of love.
Blue looks like a Mamacita. Donkeys are my favorite. It is sad to see how many animals need rescue. You are super to give these animal a good home. 🥰🐴💕❤️👍👍
It was nice of their employees to help her load
Brings a tear!! Happy tear!!
Would it be possible for you get some kind of a plack (maybe like a small license plate) for each horse you have saved from slaughter & lost, in memory of and put in the barn (stall) they occupied? Not expensive, just a memory! Maybe wooden engraved with their name, date bought & date of death. Anything that would last in time.
That’s a great idea! We will look into it.
An amazing lesson on equine behaviour!! You must have your heart in your mouth watching all the horsey shenanigans! Thank you for posting.
I notice a lot of the rescues have patches of hair missing from their noses I'm guessing from ill fitting tack in their working lives.
You and your team are doing a fabulous job caring for all these magnificent animals. 🐴❤️😊🏴
I loved watching this. What magnificent animals!! Thank you so very much for saving them. I cried thinking about what their lives had been and what could have happened to them without the donations and the sacrifices of you and your family.
It'll definitely be interesting to see the 2 new males come in.
They’re all so gorgeous
They are beautiful , thanks for saving them
Away from terror and fear
Lucky horses
Julie,thank you so much for sharing your beautiful hurd.
I will be tunning in for the "Continuing saga of Fletcher Farms." God bless
The horses are beautiful. The donkey is sweet.
Now they are safe 🙏they must feel.. more relaxed🙏🙏
Love that you rescue the Belgians and share it with us.
Thank you for sharing the fascinatingly heard dynamics
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do for these beautiful animals 💞 makes my heart smile ❤❤ But I have to say my heart broke 💔 to watch the other horses left behind just watch as you took your horses home ❤💔
They are both beautiful!
I wish I could have a horse😂😂😂 They are such magnificent animals❤❤❤
Elias rears up: Dutch says, “Chill, Bro!”❤❤❤
So glad to see 5 new Belgians and a donkey out of Bowie. Quite an undertaking. Interesting to see how the ranking takes place.
Bless him he is beautiful and that neck
Elias is quite the looker. All regal standing! The GQ of the group!
What beautiful animals! Thanks for all you do!
Elias likes the camera.. He's a big beautiful guy..All the horses are beautiful..God bless you people for rescuing some of God's most beautiful creations.😅😅😅❤❤❤
I loved watching these beautiful babies ❤
Are we sure Elias is not a rig ( proud cut), as very full of himself. 🐎 Hopefully not, just glad to be with you wonderful people. Oh and of course the lovely ladies ❤❤❤❤❤❤👀💋
Is always very interesting to see their interactions between each other. They look so beautiful when they run in the field.😊
Oh how fantastic you got the other 3 safely home, i get so worried when horses kick out at one another, i know it's natural, but i get upset, i guess it must stress you too Julie, hopefully the resident horses can tell the gorgeous newcomers, they are safe now and are gonna be sooo loved and looked after for the rest of their lives, Thank you once again Julie and Cory for your kindness. Luv Di England 🇬🇧
They seem to being very happy!
He is beautiful. Nothing more gorgeous than prancing Percheron’s. Thank you for the long video.
Elias is so Handsome and I love how he prances! Charlie looked like he wanted to take him down a few notches.
God Bless y,all for rescuing them. ❤❤❤❤❤
I like the way you name the horses! Very special!❤️🥰💜🥰
Thank you ❤❤