This message is for Tawnee, i just got an e mail from the USDA that a bill has been passed that it is illegal to sore Tennessee walkers anymore congrats lady and keep up the good work, next on the list is to shut down the slaughter warehouses.
Looks like the passage of the PAST Act ends the practice of "soring" includes ban on use of chains, blocks, caustic chemicals, placement of screws in their hooves as that's a part of the "practice " of soring.😢🤬 💔 Bummed that it does not take effect until Jan 2025 but still so GRATEFUL that it ends SOON! Way to go Tawnee ... your hard work, tenacity and love for equines is starting to benefit equines in this country! Now to get the SAVE act passed ... stopping equines from being shipped from the US to Mexico and Canada for SLAUGHTER! PLEASE contact your representatives in Congress and your Senator(s). We have to keep the pressure up to get this across the finish line too!
Kimberly is such an all around horse person, she draws blood for coggins, gives microchip, gives medication,!helps with wound support,! Helps with x-rays gets the horses for the farrier, what doesn’t she do????? Kimberly rocks😊
Raspy quacks are males. Looks like an upper respiratory infection from the look of the eyes. Give the duckle some grass too. He looks so cute. I have had ducks for years now. If I were closer I would adopt Him.
It broke my heart when I saw that little Jenny with the broken leg and the down mares, thank you for doing a fast last act of kindness instead of letting them suffer like the previous owners did.
Heartbreaking indeed. These poor animals that are left to suffer by humans with no conscience... I will never ever understand. I am so very thankful that through the buy-out program, those in need of immediate treatment or the last act of kindness receive the care that they need ASAP and are not shipped off to yet another auction and forced to continue suffering. Thank God for HPHS, their very successful buy-out program, and their wonderful staff so dedicated to the difficult work that they do!! God bless you everyone! 💗
I'm a 78 year old woman who adores Dr. Lydia. She's gorgeous, very smart and kind and compassionate- I could go on and on. Horse Plus is so lucky to have her. We all are. Thank you Dr. Lydia for all your expertise and your devotion to all the animals.
Your X-ray equipment provider should be ashamed! They’re always very available when selling the product, but then ghosting and deflecting when the equipment doesn’t work.
@@everythinghamster7270yes it sucks but 😢hey run a business and when you buy something used they don’t have to honor the warranty . I know you live in fluffy unicorn land where everything is happy and wonderful but this is the real world where people and company’s have to make a profit to survive
Love the way Dr Lydia speaks to the horses, almost like she's talking to babies/children ... you can almost see the horses relax when she talks to them and massages them. Sweet!
That is better than going to an auction. Maybe this is better? None of those horses had to experience the hell of the auction barns. And, this is going to have a major impact on the auction people. A win win for all.
I think this is really important. It's skipping the auction and the feedlots, it's getting the worst of the worst as well which is emotionally draining but it's necessary.
It breaks my heart every time I see the condition of these suffering horses ... broken legs?! Really?! What the h*ll is wrong with their owners? Thank God HP is there to care for them the way they should have been cared for by their owners, but weren;t.
And a lot of times, abused and neglected horses come from the Amish because they don’t believe in taking them to the vet because it’s a worldly thing. Amish horses are highly abused and the government can’t / won’t Address it
@@MeadowsMiniFarm I'm utterly sickened by the Amish. Something needs to be done about their cultural abuses. They shouldn't be able to hide their abuses behind their religious status, but there aren't enough trained officers available to enforce cruelty and neglect laws in most rural counties. I think countless thousands of horses and mules suffer mostly from lack of funding in the counties the Amish live in. It's not just them, of course, but obviously when you have one population that consistantly pumps out thousands of broken animals every year, it's an identifiable problem that should be targeted, but is being ignored by elected officials.
I had a 3 1/2 month old filly that was playing and did a quick turn and her hind foot had gotten stuck in deep sand which kept her foot from turning. She broke her femur and I had to make the decision to give her the Last Act of Kindness. It broke my family's heart and it took a long time for me to get over it. When I saw the number of equines that came in with fractured legs, especially the sweet donkey, it broke my heart and I knew I did the right thing for my filly. She only suffered a short time and those animals suffered for months. I love you guys. You're the best thing for those suffering animals. I wish I could donate, but I am retired and living month to month. Gob Bless all of you.
I know how you feel I have had to do it for my dogs and cat. Nothing as bad as the choice you had to make on such a young animal. They had been elderly and in pain, except the cat was only 6 she was riddled with cancer. Vet opened her up, no chance. It is still heart breaking even if they are old. 3 of them I'd had had since they were puppies all rescue dogs. 1 dog was one month off 18 years, I'd hope he would make it to his birthday. The cat since 6 weeks old.
@@normahutton1560 It always hurts. I had to have my first Border Collie put to sleep just before her 12th birthday. My second Border Collie died of a broken heart after my mother died. I’m a rancher and I raise goats, horses and chickens and they’re family, it hurts a lot, but the love they give while they are with you makes it all worth it.
Hearing that the little mare had been walking on a leg broken in three places for months, not days, and knowing that Dr. Lydia cried says it all. Thank you for letting these suffering souls go.
Humans never cease to amaze me with their level of cruelty that little Jenny shouldn't have suffered days let alone weeks or months so glad she came to you for help at ending her suffering 😢
Dear Dr. Lydia, a comforting *hug* from me to you for having to witness what you do. A firm handshake of gratitude and thanks to make the calls you don't want to have to make, but thank the Lord you do to stop the suffering. May you and your family be Blessed, Always.
God bless you for saving these beautiful animals I was a horse-woman from the age of 2 to 12 I showed professionally n grateful to become a 5 state champion from the American quarter horse Association and my papa sold my horse for stud in 1979 and I was Beyond devastated it literally calused me severe health issues I was so attached to Rojo it's been 44 years since I've had my horse and it still breaks my heart and I'm so very grateful for places like this ❤ thank you so much for all you do if I could ever get my hands on some money I will be donating God bless yall truly ❤😔💜
I've said it before, but after this especially hard buy out, I want to say it again. Thank you so much to each and every one of ya'll for having the strength and dedication to carry on. After watching those poor, broken horses tonight, it reminds me about the true mission Tawnee has been on since that very first horse. ❤
That little jenny broke my heart! Thank you for loving her before you helped her cross! I don’t know how y’all do it…. But it warms me that those who need to cross are given such kindness and peace before they go. Love all the babies!!! ❤. So glad you got the semi!!! God bless all of you for being so wonderful!❤😊❤
I am simply amazed at how much you guys have changed just since I began watching! The amount of animals that you guys are able to save is mind-blowing and I'm so happy that you're out there. I noticed that you guys were ordering food online from Walmart I don't know if you're aware of this or not but where I'm at in Ohio our local Walmart supports the slaughter pipeline by buying ground meat from Mexico and selling it in the store I would just be real careful about that store smh. I don't understand how anyone can put these beautiful creatures through what they are put through. You guys are complete angels!
It's like a little slice of life with each buyout. We have to accept that not every animal can be saved. But at least the vets and staff can give provide a safe, painless and comfortable end for those who need it. In a way I'm am more grateful for the end-of-life care than I am for the meds and support for those who need a little care and will be fine. Having worked in non-profit for years, I know that everyone wants to support the wonderful, happy programs, but no one wants to pay for the toilet paper or cleaning supplies. They are both equally important.
It must be so much better getting horses through the buyout program. Not only do they come directly to your shelter, but you do not have to travel 2 hours away, wait for auction to begin, pay for hotels, gas, pay commission to the auction house, and hope you have enough trailers or hire more trailers for transport if you buy more than expected at the auction house. This is only some of the benefits. I'm not even going to include the fatigue on the members of the team that are involved. Your vets have all the equipment they need right on site. No more packing. Most of all you guys are saving a lot more lives by eliminating the costs involved going to the auctions by doing it this way instead. I love that the auction semis are starting to go to your shelter instead of going to the auction itself. Saves the drivers cost and wait time as well. Great job!
That mare with her splayed out ears was the most shocking case of malnourishment I've seen in awhile. All of you are so strong for helping animals like her every day. ❤️
A lot of the cases on here get to me, but seeing that poor girl really broke my heart. No living creature should be left suffering like this. Shame on those who allowed this to happen 💔
Hearing Dr. Lydia say that the young Jenny had had her leg injury for months.... Thank you for dropping everything when you saw her to give her the Last Act of Kindness.
There's no way to say this enough: Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do for these animals, big and small and all inbetween. Thank you for your compassion and your knowledge and your willingness to tough through the hard days, the crazy days, the understaffed and under-equipped days, and those uncooperative entities who don't help to make things easier. Also thanks to all of the followers who do give a little or a lot--what they are able, to help HPHS's cause. Even if you have not a dime to donate, liking, commenting, sharing, calling your representatives' offices and helping to get HPHS's name and mission out there via whatever socials you may have is worth its weight in gold, too. It takes a village, and HPHS's village in all its facets is awesome.
I am SO proud to support Horse Plus!! I learn so much and try to share HP videos with friends, family when and where ever I can 💛much love from Michigan!💛
I'm so glad there are people like Horses Plus that are willing to do the job you all are doing. I struggle not to cry with every intake of the broken babies just watching the videos.
Bless you all for the love and compassion it takes to decide to move forward with the last act of kindness. These beautiful animals in many cases have suffered enough and the greatest gift is to be free of their suffering. I see all to often rescues where animals are put thru years of lengthy painful surgeries and rehabilitation when the outcome is a couple of years of discomfort at best. Bless you and the precious horses in your care. ❤
I've been watching you for 4 years. I haven't been able to give very much financially, but you always are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. It's been so encouraging to see you grow and see you encourage, support others doing the same work. Your trips to Washington and lobbying for more humane treatment of the animals in our care. God bless you as community of caring people.
I, too, have come to see the weekly episode as a highlight. I also subscribed on facebook so get reports on adoptions and other things. Then, Horse Plus Vets is fascinating.
The situation with that little Jenny Donkey was disgusting, having to suffer in pain for months because someone couldn't be bothered to do anything. That little chestnut baby being a good boy for his injections was so cute. Quackers is adorable! She was so happy swimming around in that little pool 💜
Thank you for what you do for all the animals. I rescued a sweet mare that was set to be euthanized. I saved het and is busy getting het healthy and happy. She is such a sweet lady. God bless you all
I love that your buyout program is working and horses are being bought to you instead of off to the auction. It's heartbreaking to see the condition on some of them, but its good to know that you get the chance to save and help some of them.
That poor Jenny BROKE my heart. RE: EPM, Homestead Horsemanship saved their horse Oliver and got him through that, might be worth it to reach out? Anyway, you guys are amazing and I donated today!!
There's a Clydesdale on a TH-cam channel Homestead Horsemanship that had EPM and made a full recovery. I really hope you guys decide to treat the big guy before you put him down. Love the work you do!
Even if they make that decision, they will have to make sure this horse gets adopted out to someone that can afford that every month and it’s hard to make sure someone sticks to their word when it comes to animal medical care.
I'm a woman from Sweden and have been following since the 3rd season. And I love to follow you. I've worked in stables many years ago when I was 18 years old until I was 25. If I remember correctly. You are doing a fantastic job. A lot of love from Sweden. wish I could come to you and help.... a dream I have. love you all .
Dr. Gina you are absolutely adorable 😁. So many horse's, all those babies ❤. I hope you get you x-ray machine back soon. So sad to see the terrible condition on some of those horse's 😢. Quacker's was sure loving her pool. Thank you horse plus for All your hard work 🤠
The vet is awesome! Everyone is so awesome! I love horses so much. they're so majestic. I can't believe people are so disgusting. It makes me sick! I've been crying watching these videos...
that donkey made me sob... thank you for your good help and big lovng hearts. this one really hurt my heart...again, thank you for helping them cross the bridge to Home with all who preceded. and Quackers made me smile with tears!
Hi Krista, there is treatment but it depends on how bad the case is. If this is EPM, it’s a very severe case to have affected this poor boy’s facial muscles. When EPM spreads to the face like that, it can rarely be reversed, not to mention the horse can’t eat because it can’t pick up its food, swallow or chew properly. This would result in a very slow death, which would be horrendous. If you’re talking about Oliver who had EPM, it was caught very early and only affected his back legs. He was extremely lucky to receive treatment when he did and even luckier to make a full recovery. I pray this boy can be treated but, with a heavy heart, I doubt it. It’s heartbreaking that these beautiful animals don’t get the correct treatment from their owners as soon as it manifests. The owner probably saw the start of the disease, dumped him into an auction and he’s been bouncing around sales or feed lots ever since. It’s just awful and unforgivable.
Are you referring to Oliver, the Clydesdale? If so, they caught it early in him---AND, there were also thousands of people praying for his healing too.
@@stardust949 Yes, this lady was explaining to me once it gets this far it's usually not treatable! 💔😪 I had a horse forever and never heard that term. But, I am quite a bit older than these sweet girls.
Thank you for giving so many a second chance and humanely adressing those that need to cross over. I wish we could outllaw shipping to mexico. Ive heard they are very cruel.
May the Lord just bless and be with and comfort the staff and the vets that have to Deal with. I just commend these individuals working at this facility they have such huge hearts and it can't be easy to deal with the sadness yes there's good times but when you love animals to the extent that obviously each person at this organization does and that I do it's not easy to deal with this and being on the front lines of animal rescue where these animals are such innocent beautiful animals being treated in such horrific ways by some very cruel and evil people I just command and thank each person that donates and that supports this organization and all the staff that work in incredibly incredibly difficult but rewarding job thank you❤
Heartbreaking is right… God be with you all as you do His work helping these (and all) magnificent creatures. I’m so thankful that y’all are able to do as much as you do! Prayers for those amendments to Tennessee’s lame laws. ♥️👩🌾🐴👩🌾♥️
I recently read that there is a medication for EPDM that is one shot I think for one month. In another vet location I know it was expensive but it did appear to work on the horse.
Wow the condition of some of these horses/donkeys had me in tears how people can let them be in such pain for so long just blows my mind. My heart goes out to HPHS staff it must be so hard seeing such terrible abuse and having to make those hard decisions that the previous owners should have done. No animal should suffer needlessly.
Wow! Well, well done with another emotional intake. Highs and very lows but you are all such stars and so strong. Those poppets will not hurt any more and you gave them that peace. Here is to another semi-truck! We will make this happen x
I hope that those people who complain about videos not being up, watch this and understand where the priority lies. Short staffed combined with such complex and catastrophic cases aswell as no imaging equipment means that posting the video out really comes last. I'm sorry that hphs also has to deal with over entitled viewers too.
Thankyou for saving the lives of these people horses , ponies , donkies and mules. And all the other critters big and small that you rescue. The amount of the rescues that you save witb serious health and bone breaks and other issues like joinr fluid leaks Makes me want to cry. Anx it also angers me so much. 10 days minimum that the beautiful little baby jenny had her leg like that makes me sick And the fact the owners / caretakers said to you oh well its been like that for 10 days. And they haven't called a Vet to give that poor sweet animal the last act of kindness makes me fuming angry. And the downed horses. Poor mare with the liver issues. Heart rate of 92. She must be wondering why shes feeling so bad. And why someone didnt already help her over the other side. The 30 yr old with the bad feet and sawhorse moving. I cant imagine how hard it is for him to even take a single step without being in agony. Hes such a old man. They should have done something to end his suffering a long time ago. Cause that issue dosent start overnight. Breaks my heart that people still try go make a few last dollars out of a horse so hurt and having so many serious issues. Yeah I know its pure greed. I have just loat my 32 yr old Mule , Lady Jacq.... Jackie for short. She was a rescue from a farm where owners overworked her and barely fed her. And rarely had her hooves done. I rescued her when she was 19. I loved and cherished every day with her that i had. We went camping. We went on long walks with her. After we had her issues delt with ... We found out she was naturally a sweer kind Girl. She loved hugs and kisses my sons gave her. And the hugs my wife and i gave her. She loved banans , cocnut and apples. Hated Carrots. Lived for the summer when we took her to swim at the beachs. First one to greet you in the morning. Last one to make sure you heard her say goodnight. She passed in her sleep in a deep bedded stall. She had deep bed for the past 5 yrs. And it had taken us 3 yrs to get her to sleep inside the barn. She hadnt ever had somewhere warm and comfortable to sleep in before. And even then you had to leave her loosebox door open cause she would get scared. So we closed the barn doors and at night she had run of rhe barn. And she would check each of the other horses before they went out in the morning. My horses loved her. They shared their food with her. Slept in the pasture around her. And Toro my old gelding would make sure she was ok everyday. And rhey were best friends.
Awww Quackers looks like Wrinkle’s long lost cousin! (Hope there are some Wrinkle fans reading this!) What an amazingly heartbreaking bunch of older horses in the buyout. You’ve put the story together so well though, it’s neat to see it after seeing the rough footage initially.
Dr Lydia wasn’t the only person who cried upon seeing that wee donkey. I sense there was and still are collective tears across this global community that there are people who don’t have what we all have…empathy. No more pain now little one.
I love the warm fuzzies this group gives to each other and the animals. Good job on spreading the wealth on having Walmart deliver. That driver I am sure loved to see the Rescue and the delivery fee they received. ❤❤
Busy enough! Remarkable that HPHS gets and staff truly look at each horse individually whether you are intaking 2 or 52. Cheers from Southern California.
There needs to be a law for these horses and donkeys. How can someone just leave a donkey with a broken leg for months its shocking. Its heartbreaking 😢
you guys are amazing I am learning so much about horses health and sorry that many of these horses are suffering from abuse and preventive injury and disease.
I saw the initial video that Jason did, so l put my hand in front of the screen when that poor sweet jenny with the broken leg came out as l couldn't watch that again..but l still cried.. then when Dr. Lydia got upset with that poor downed mare..30 yrs old and just left to rot, then sell her to get a last few dollars..and the poor horse that was dragged off the trailier which had been down a long time with end stage liver disease..the horse with the broken hip..FFS PEOPLE..SHAME ON THE OWNERS of these horses..they should have had thr last act of kindness months or even a yr ago..and they STILL sold them to slaughter ..because they knew nobody else would buy them..I'm disgusted by these people and oh god please make sure they get their comeuppance for what they have done to these beautiful animals..as for Mathias..if he has epm there is a drug which helps..l watch another chanel..Homestead Horsemanship and they rescued a Clydsdale with epm..he had l think 3 months of treatment and has made a full recovery..l know its expensive but surely worth a try ?..Thank you all for your hard work..when the staff get upset..you know they are truly disgusted and upset at the cruelty and neglect these horses/donkeys have suffered..it must be so hard to see it on a regular basis..and still keep going in the face of human cruelty..Thank you..🇬🇧💕🙏✝️👍👏😢😢🐎🐎🫏🫏🫏🐎🐎🦢🇺🇸
This message is for Tawnee, i just got an e mail from the USDA that a bill has been passed that it is illegal to sore Tennessee walkers anymore congrats lady and keep up the good work, next on the list is to shut down the slaughter warehouses.
so great!!!!
Step in right direction. Now a law needs to be passed to stop the chains, weights and blocks
Looks like the passage of the PAST Act ends the practice of "soring" includes ban on use of chains, blocks, caustic chemicals, placement of screws in their hooves as that's a part of the "practice " of soring.😢🤬 💔
Bummed that it does not take effect until Jan 2025 but still so GRATEFUL that it ends SOON!
Way to go Tawnee ... your hard work, tenacity and love for equines is starting to benefit equines in this country!
Now to get the SAVE act passed ... stopping equines from being shipped from the US to Mexico and Canada for SLAUGHTER! PLEASE contact your representatives in Congress and your Senator(s).
We have to keep the pressure up to get this across the finish line too!
This episode really hurt me. It’s so wrong to treat any animal like this. The eyes on these horses is like looking into their soul.
That is great news
Kimberly is such an all around horse person, she draws blood for coggins, gives microchip, gives medication,!helps with wound support,! Helps with x-rays gets the horses for the farrier, what doesn’t she do????? Kimberly rocks😊
She really is a bad ass and has been doing this for awhile for Horse Plus. A real MVP!
She the best and she definitely deserve all praise she gets. She’s one of the hardest workers at the shelter.👍❤️😊
Raspy quacks are males. Looks like an upper respiratory infection from the look of the eyes. Give the duckle some grass too. He looks so cute. I have had ducks for years now. If I were closer I would adopt Him.
It broke my heart when I saw that little Jenny with the broken leg and the down mares, thank you for doing a fast last act of kindness instead of letting them suffer like the previous owners did.
Heartbreaking indeed. These poor animals that are left to suffer by humans with no conscience... I will never ever understand. I am so very thankful that through the buy-out program, those in need of immediate treatment or the last act of kindness receive the care that they need ASAP and are not shipped off to yet another auction and forced to continue suffering. Thank God for HPHS, their very successful buy-out program, and their wonderful staff so dedicated to the difficult work that they do!! God bless you everyone! 💗
I'm a 78 year old woman who adores Dr. Lydia. She's gorgeous, very smart and kind and compassionate- I could go on and on. Horse Plus is so lucky to have her. We all are. Thank you Dr. Lydia for all your expertise and your devotion to all the animals.
Your X-ray equipment provider should be ashamed! They’re always very available when selling the product, but then ghosting and deflecting when the equipment doesn’t work.
I left a comment on the website of the manufacturer
It was donated used.
@@aliceantonelli6087that really doesn’t matter! They’re willing to pay to have it fixed! It’s animals lives!
@@aliceantonelli6087 that really shouldn’t matter
@@everythinghamster7270yes it sucks but 😢hey run a business and when you buy something used they don’t have to honor the warranty . I know you live in fluffy unicorn land where everything is happy and wonderful but this is the real world where people and company’s have to make a profit to survive
Love the way Dr Lydia speaks to the horses, almost like she's talking to babies/children ... you can almost see the horses relax when she talks to them and massages them. Sweet!
That is better than going to an auction. Maybe this is better? None of those horses had to experience the hell of the auction barns. And, this is going to have a major impact on the auction people. A win win for all.
I think this is really important. It's skipping the auction and the feedlots, it's getting the worst of the worst as well which is emotionally draining but it's necessary.
It breaks my heart every time I see the condition of these suffering horses ... broken legs?! Really?! What the h*ll is wrong with their owners? Thank God HP is there to care for them the way they should have been cared for by their owners, but weren;t.
And a lot of times, abused and neglected horses come from the Amish because they don’t believe in taking them to the vet because it’s a worldly thing. Amish horses are highly abused and the government can’t / won’t
Address it
@@MeadowsMiniFarm I'm utterly sickened by the Amish. Something needs to be done about their cultural abuses. They shouldn't be able to hide their abuses behind their religious status, but there aren't enough trained officers available to enforce cruelty and neglect laws in most rural counties. I think countless thousands of horses and mules suffer mostly from lack of funding in the counties the Amish live in. It's not just them, of course, but obviously when you have one population that consistantly pumps out thousands of broken animals every year, it's an identifiable problem that should be targeted, but is being ignored by elected officials.
It's really heartbreaking to see what these poor babies have been through in their past thank God for horse plus ❤
I had a 3 1/2 month old filly that was playing and did a quick turn and her hind foot had gotten stuck in deep sand which kept her foot from turning. She broke her femur and I had to make the decision to give her the Last Act of Kindness. It broke my family's heart and it took a long time for me to get over it.
When I saw the number of equines that came in with fractured legs, especially the sweet donkey, it broke my heart and I knew I did the right thing for my filly. She only suffered a short time and those animals suffered for months.
I love you guys. You're the best thing for those suffering animals. I wish I could donate, but I am retired and living month to month.
Gob Bless all of you.
I know how you feel I have had to do it for my dogs and cat. Nothing as bad as the choice you had to make on such a young animal.
They had been elderly and in pain, except the cat was only 6 she was riddled with cancer. Vet opened her up, no chance. It is still heart breaking even if they are old. 3 of them I'd had had since they were puppies all rescue dogs. 1 dog was one month off 18 years, I'd hope he would make it to his birthday. The cat since 6 weeks old.
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It always hurts. I had to have my first Border Collie put to sleep just before her 12th birthday. My second Border Collie died of a broken heart after my mother died. I’m a rancher and I raise goats, horses and chickens and they’re family, it hurts a lot, but the love they give while they are with you makes it all worth it.
I bet Jesus is riding her
Hearing that the little mare had been walking on a leg broken in three places for months, not days, and knowing that Dr. Lydia cried says it all. Thank you for letting these suffering souls go.
Pray for Horse Plus humane staff. Hard work and heavy emotion involved in rescue.
Humans never cease to amaze me with their level of cruelty that little Jenny shouldn't have suffered days let alone weeks or months so glad she came to you for help at ending her suffering 😢
Dear Dr. Lydia, a comforting *hug* from me to you for having to witness what you do. A firm handshake of gratitude and thanks to make the calls you don't want to have to make, but thank the Lord you do to stop the suffering. May you and your family be Blessed, Always.
I totally agree!
God bless you for saving these beautiful animals
I was a horse-woman from the age of 2 to 12
I showed professionally n grateful to become a 5 state champion from the American quarter horse Association and my papa sold my horse for stud in 1979 and I was Beyond devastated it literally calused me severe health issues I was so attached to Rojo it's been 44 years since I've had my horse and it still breaks my heart and I'm so very grateful for places like this ❤ thank you so much for all you do if I could ever get my hands on some money I will be donating God bless yall truly
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That was a terrible ending to Rojo’s and your 😢story. I’m so very very sorry that happened to that young girl you were.
I've said it before, but after this especially hard buy out, I want to say it again. Thank you so much to each and every one of ya'll for having the strength and dedication to carry on. After watching those poor, broken horses tonight, it reminds me about the true mission Tawnee has been on since that very first horse. ❤
That little jenny broke my heart! Thank you for loving her before you helped her cross! I don’t know how y’all do it…. But it warms me that those who need to cross are given such kindness and peace before they go. Love all the babies!!! ❤. So glad you got the semi!!! God bless all of you for being so wonderful!❤😊❤
I am simply amazed at how much you guys have changed just since I began watching! The amount of animals that you guys are able to save is mind-blowing and I'm so happy that you're out there. I noticed that you guys were ordering food online from Walmart I don't know if you're aware of this or not but where I'm at in Ohio our local Walmart supports the slaughter pipeline by buying ground meat from Mexico and selling it in the store I would just be real careful about that store smh. I don't understand how anyone can put these beautiful creatures through what they are put through. You guys are complete angels!
Dr. Lydia I always appreciate you explaining your thought processes when making critical decisions
YES YES YES I agree.
It's like a little slice of life with each buyout. We have to accept that not every animal can be saved. But at least the vets and staff can give provide a safe, painless and comfortable end for those who need it. In a way I'm am more grateful for the end-of-life care than I am for the meds and support for those who need a little care and will be fine. Having worked in non-profit for years, I know that everyone wants to support the wonderful, happy programs, but no one wants to pay for the toilet paper or cleaning supplies. They are both equally important.
It must be so much better getting horses through the buyout program. Not only do they come directly to your shelter, but you do not have to travel 2 hours away, wait for auction to begin, pay for hotels, gas, pay commission to the auction house, and hope you have enough trailers or hire more trailers for transport if you buy more than expected at the auction house. This is only some of the benefits. I'm not even going to include the fatigue on the members of the team that are involved. Your vets have all the equipment they need right on site. No more packing. Most of all you guys are saving a lot more lives by eliminating the costs involved going to the auctions by doing it this way instead. I love that the auction semis are starting to go to your shelter instead of going to the auction itself. Saves the drivers cost and wait time as well. Great job!
That mare with her splayed out ears was the most shocking case of malnourishment I've seen in awhile. All of you are so strong for helping animals like her every day. ❤️
A lot of the cases on here get to me, but seeing that poor girl really broke my heart. No living creature should be left suffering like this. Shame on those who allowed this to happen 💔
I love that Dr. Lydia is able to turn every case into a teaching opportunity. Everyone there is simply amazing!
Hearing Dr. Lydia say that the young Jenny had had her leg injury for months.... Thank you for dropping everything when you saw her to give her the Last Act of Kindness.
You people are all Angels! Thank you for what you do!
My heart goes out to you❤
Thank you for getting to the little donkey taken care of😢
Thank you,God bless you for taking care of one of Gods most beautiful creatures.
There's no way to say this enough: Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do for these animals, big and small and all inbetween. Thank you for your compassion and your knowledge and your willingness to tough through the hard days, the crazy days, the understaffed and under-equipped days, and those uncooperative entities who don't help to make things easier.
Also thanks to all of the followers who do give a little or a lot--what they are able, to help HPHS's cause. Even if you have not a dime to donate, liking, commenting, sharing, calling your representatives' offices and helping to get HPHS's name and mission out there via whatever socials you may have is worth its weight in gold, too. It takes a village, and HPHS's village in all its facets is awesome.
I liked the happy duck. What hard work you all do---thank you for helping so many in need. God Bless.
I am SO proud to support Horse Plus!! I learn so much and try to share HP videos with friends, family when and where ever I can 💛much love from Michigan!💛
Hugs and Tissues. . . Too true.
I'm so glad there are people like Horses Plus that are willing to do the job you all are doing. I struggle not to cry with every intake of the broken babies just watching the videos.
Bless you all for the love and compassion it takes to decide to move forward with the last act of kindness. These beautiful animals in many cases have suffered enough and the greatest gift is to be free of their suffering.
I see all to often rescues where animals are put thru years of lengthy painful surgeries and rehabilitation when the outcome is a couple of years of discomfort at best.
Bless you and the precious horses in your care. ❤
I've been watching you for 4 years. I haven't been able to give very much financially, but you always are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. It's been so encouraging to see you grow and see you encourage, support others doing the same work. Your trips to Washington and lobbying for more humane treatment of the animals in our care. God bless you as community of caring people.
Thank you for being their voice.
Your Vets are Saints so stress full !! Thank you for doing what you do !!!
Yes! Both welling to teach and the patience to go to the next step with each animal.
Both very willing to learn from each other and discuss.
Over $10,000.00 raised!! Yes!!!
I’m always looking forward to your videos, it’s a highlight to my week! Thank you all for your dedication and hard work for the animals.
I, too, have come to see the weekly episode as a highlight. I also subscribed on facebook so get reports on adoptions and other things. Then, Horse Plus Vets is fascinating.
Whole carnal corn,lettuce, or dandelion greens are great for ducks.
Poor babies you all will take good care of hem no matter what you end up doing
Being a duck owner and having rescued a few ducks, THAnK YOU so much. ❤️🦆🤗😊👍
Thank you for touching & loving on them. That is so compassionate when included with the last act of kindness. Bless all your works.
I donate monthly but I donated another $20 all I could do but thank you for saving all the beautiful souls
This week's buyout was a hard one too watch! I'm so thankful that you guys are there to help those poor babies! ❤
Kimberly and Dr. Lydia are angels sent from heaven for these beautiful horses. Bless you both.
I am so glad you got to save so many young horses, they're going to have long and happy lives because of you
Thank you. You are all truly wonderful people. ❤
You R all amazing X. Thanks for helping some pass the rainbow bridge,stopping there suffering ❤
I hope your xray machine gets repaired soon!
The situation with that little Jenny Donkey was disgusting, having to suffer in pain for months because someone couldn't be bothered to do anything.
That little chestnut baby being a good boy for his injections was so cute.
Quackers is adorable! She was so happy swimming around in that little pool 💜
❤❤video showing the wonderful, compassionate team of HP❤❤ thank you for helping all those that so badly need your help❤❤
Thank you for what you do for all the animals. I rescued a sweet mare that was set to be euthanized. I saved het and is busy getting het healthy and happy. She is such a sweet lady. God bless you all
I love that your buyout program is working and horses are being bought to you instead of off to the auction. It's heartbreaking to see the condition on some of them, but its good to know that you get the chance to save and help some of them.
That poor Jenny BROKE my heart. RE: EPM, Homestead Horsemanship saved their horse Oliver and got him through that, might be worth it to reach out? Anyway, you guys are amazing and I donated today!!
Another SUPER job Team under some pretty emotionally tough conditions!!!
There's a Clydesdale on a TH-cam channel Homestead Horsemanship that had EPM and made a full recovery. I really hope you guys decide to treat the big guy before you put him down. Love the work you do!
Even if they make that decision, they will have to make sure this horse gets adopted out to someone that can afford that every month and it’s hard to make sure someone sticks to their word when it comes to animal medical care.
Oliver was a baby and didn't have the really bad leg and long term malnutrition, this guy does not have so much hope I don't think
@@MeadowsMiniFarm I don't think they would adopt him out until he is fully healed.
@@nargilblue Oliver also had malnutrition. I just hope they try.
I'm a woman from Sweden and have been following since the 3rd season. And I love to follow you. I've worked in stables many years ago when I was 18 years old until I was 25. If I remember correctly. You are doing a fantastic job. A lot of love from Sweden. wish I could come to you and help.... a dream I have. love you all .
You got to keep the duck as a mascot.😂❤
Dr. Gina you are absolutely adorable 😁. So many horse's, all those babies ❤. I hope you get you x-ray machine back soon. So sad to see the terrible condition on some of those horse's 😢. Quacker's was sure loving her pool. Thank you horse plus for All your hard work 🤠
The vet is awesome! Everyone is so awesome! I love horses so much. they're so majestic. I can't believe people are so disgusting. It makes me sick! I've been crying watching these videos...
I love you all. I wish I could come live with and work with you guys every day. Such special people.
that donkey made me sob... thank you for your good help and big lovng hearts. this one really hurt my heart...again, thank you for helping them cross the bridge to Home with all who preceded. and Quackers made me smile with tears!
I'm so glad all these horses are safe! ❤
Dear Dr L & Dr G & Tawnee all if the crew ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Your guys are ANGELS 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
Thank you to all of you for dealing with these hard times❤
There is treatment for epm! Last yr, a babe, 2 yrs old, was treated w a full recovery. It was also from possum feces.💔🐎🙏🙏😪
Hi Krista, there is treatment but it depends on how bad the case is. If this is EPM, it’s a very severe case to have affected this poor boy’s facial muscles. When EPM spreads to the face like that, it can rarely be reversed, not to mention the horse can’t eat because it can’t pick up its food, swallow or chew properly. This would result in a very slow death, which would be horrendous.
If you’re talking about Oliver who had EPM, it was caught very early and only affected his back legs. He was extremely lucky to receive treatment when he did and even luckier to make a full recovery.
I pray this boy can be treated but, with a heavy heart, I doubt it. It’s heartbreaking that these beautiful animals don’t get the correct treatment from their owners as soon as it manifests. The owner probably saw the start of the disease, dumped him into an auction and he’s been bouncing around sales or feed lots ever since. It’s just awful and unforgivable.
Are you referring to Oliver, the Clydesdale? If so, they caught it early in him---AND, there were also thousands of people praying for his healing too.
@@dreamcatcher3861 Thk you! Yes, I was talking about our boy!!❤️🐎❤️
@@stardust949 Yes, this lady was explaining to me once it gets this far it's usually not treatable! 💔😪 I had a horse forever and never heard that term. But, I am quite a bit older than these sweet girls.
Yes, she was explaining to me when it gets that far it's usually not treatable! Heartbreaking 💔
Whow! what a day! Great job everyone ❤
Thank you for giving so many a second chance and humanely adressing those that need to cross over. I wish we could outllaw shipping to mexico. Ive heard they are very cruel.
You guys are such a great job resting those horses thank you so much for doing that. At least they’re with you guys and they’re all free respect❤
May the Lord just bless and be with and comfort the staff and the vets that have to Deal with. I just commend these individuals working at this facility they have such huge hearts and it can't be easy to deal with the sadness yes there's good times but when you love animals to the extent that obviously each person at this organization does and that I do it's not easy to deal with this and being on the front lines of animal rescue where these animals are such innocent beautiful animals being treated in such horrific ways by some very cruel and evil people I just command and thank each person that donates and that supports this organization and all the staff that work in incredibly incredibly difficult but rewarding job thank you❤
Heartbreaking is right… God be with you all as you do His work helping these (and all) magnificent creatures. I’m so thankful that y’all are able to do as much as you do! Prayers for those amendments to Tennessee’s lame laws. ♥️👩🌾🐴👩🌾♥️
I recently read that there is a medication for EPDM that is one shot I think for one month. In another vet location I know it was expensive but it did appear to work on the horse.
Oh my goodness, heart breaking. God bless you all.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for helping these poor horses, doing what other people didn’t.
Wow the condition of some of these horses/donkeys had me in tears how people can let them be in such pain for so long just blows my mind. My heart goes out to HPHS staff it must be so hard seeing such terrible abuse and having to make those hard decisions that the previous owners should have done. No animal should suffer needlessly.
I wish I lived closer I would help so much cleaning to house keeping
Wow! Well, well done with another emotional intake. Highs and very lows but you are all such stars and so strong. Those poppets will not hurt any more and you gave them that peace. Here is to another semi-truck! We will make this happen x
Thank you for helping these horses.
Thanks for what you do
I hope that those people who complain about videos not being up, watch this and understand where the priority lies. Short staffed combined with such complex and catastrophic cases aswell as no imaging equipment means that posting the video out really comes last. I'm sorry that hphs also has to deal with over entitled viewers too.
Thankyou for saving the lives of these people horses , ponies , donkies and mules. And all the other critters big and small that you rescue.
The amount of the rescues that you save witb serious health and bone breaks and other issues like joinr fluid leaks
Makes me want to cry.
Anx it also angers me so much.
10 days minimum that the beautiful little baby jenny had her leg like that makes me sick
And the fact the owners / caretakers said to you oh well its been like that for 10 days. And they haven't called a Vet to give that poor sweet animal the last act of kindness makes me fuming angry.
And the downed horses.
Poor mare with the liver issues.
Heart rate of 92.
She must be wondering why shes feeling so bad. And why someone didnt already help her over the other side.
The 30 yr old with the bad feet and sawhorse moving. I cant imagine how hard it is for him to even take a single step without being in agony.
Hes such a old man. They should have done something to end his suffering a long time ago.
Cause that issue dosent start overnight.
Breaks my heart that people still try go make a few last dollars out of a horse so hurt and having so many serious issues.
Yeah I know its pure greed.
I have just loat my 32 yr old Mule , Lady Jacq.... Jackie for short.
She was a rescue from a farm where owners overworked her and barely fed her. And rarely had her hooves done.
I rescued her when she was 19.
I loved and cherished every day with her that i had.
We went camping. We went on long walks with her. After we had her issues delt with ... We found out she was naturally a sweer kind Girl.
She loved hugs and kisses my sons gave her. And the hugs my wife and i gave her.
She loved banans , cocnut and apples.
Hated Carrots.
Lived for the summer when we took her to swim at the beachs.
First one to greet you in the morning.
Last one to make sure you heard her say goodnight.
She passed in her sleep in a deep bedded stall. She had deep bed for the past 5 yrs. And it had taken us 3 yrs to get her to sleep inside the barn.
She hadnt ever had somewhere warm and comfortable to sleep in before.
And even then you had to leave her loosebox door open cause she would get scared. So we closed the barn doors and at night she had run of rhe barn.
And she would check each of the other horses before they went out in the morning.
My horses loved her. They shared their food with her. Slept in the pasture around her. And Toro my old gelding would make sure she was ok everyday. And rhey were best friends.
Awww Quackers looks like Wrinkle’s long lost cousin! (Hope there are some Wrinkle fans reading this!) What an amazingly heartbreaking bunch of older horses in the buyout. You’ve put the story together so well though, it’s neat to see it after seeing the rough footage initially.
Dr Lydia wasn’t the only person who cried upon seeing that wee donkey. I sense there was and still are collective tears across this global community that there are people who don’t have what we all have…empathy. No more pain now little one.
Thank you from Canada
I love the warm fuzzies this group gives to each other and the animals. Good job on spreading the wealth on having Walmart deliver. That driver I am sure loved to see the Rescue and the delivery fee they received. ❤❤
Would love to have a young stallion❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh my god. It takes a lot to make me cry but this buyout was horrific. Just when i thought it cant get worse.
Please can u make a ramp for offloading the horse's????? It looks soo painful for some of them having to step down so far .
Great video guys
You guys are doing an amazing job, you are relentless!!! Thank you!
I love you so much for what you’re doing. . .
Aren’t enough words.
So heartbreaking poor babies
Well, those babies are clean now 😂
Busy enough! Remarkable that HPHS gets and staff truly look at each horse individually whether you are intaking 2 or 52. Cheers from Southern California.
There needs to be a law for these horses and donkeys. How can someone just leave a donkey with a broken leg for months its shocking. Its heartbreaking 😢
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you guys are amazing I am learning so much about horses health and sorry that many of these horses are suffering from abuse and preventive injury and disease.
I saw the initial video that Jason did, so l put my hand in front of the screen when that poor sweet jenny with the broken leg came out as l couldn't watch that again..but l still cried.. then when Dr. Lydia got upset with that poor downed mare..30 yrs old and just left to rot, then sell her to get a last few dollars..and the poor horse that was dragged off the trailier which had been down a long time with end stage liver disease..the horse with the broken hip..FFS PEOPLE..SHAME ON THE OWNERS of these horses..they should have had thr last act of kindness months or even a yr ago..and they STILL sold them to slaughter ..because they knew nobody else would buy them..I'm disgusted by these people and oh god please make sure they get their comeuppance for what they have done to these beautiful animals..as for Mathias..if he has epm there is a drug which helps..l watch another chanel..Homestead Horsemanship and they rescued a Clydsdale with epm..he had l think 3 months of treatment and has made a full recovery..l know its expensive but surely worth a try ?..Thank you all for your hard work..when the staff get upset..you know they are truly disgusted and upset at the cruelty and neglect these horses/donkeys have suffered..it must be so hard to see it on a regular basis..and still keep going in the face of human cruelty..Thank you..🇬🇧💕🙏✝️👍👏😢😢🐎🐎🫏🫏🫏🐎🐎🦢🇺🇸
This is a sad one!😢
Had to start it over since I missed it the first time. Poor baby Jenny. That's heart-rending.
Okay, I had to watch the duck in the pool part a gazillion times because of how happy quackers was.
He is a happy little duck!