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Canada's largest slaughter feedlot lot has been permanently closed. We will stop the slaughter pipeline. We will save these abused and neglected beautiful beings. ❤❤❤❤
Criminal charges need to be filed on people who bring horses with detrimental injuries to auction. It's just awful when good horses are ruined by bad people.
The problem with criminal charges is that if there were charges filed then some people would not bring the horses and they would suffer in agony for- how many years- until they just died in the fields 😥
AMEN. Kept apologizing to the horses that were in so much pain. I'm so sorry some humans are mean and nasty. Run pain free to the horses who were given the last act of king. Beautiful babies every one. Deserving of dignity....
I had a terrible person send my rescues to auction even though I paid n bought all the feed. Greedy some of these could be mine. It's sick. What she did for a dollar. I'll never know.😢
Dr. Lydia, you are a great vet. Thank you so much for helping those horses and letting them move on to greener pastures because their owners couldn’t do that but you can give them the respect and dignity. They need for their last few minutes with love and kindness.
The owners could do it but wouldnt. "No i cant do that. I love him. Put your feelings aside and grow up. Let them go and be with them tillen the end!. DO NOT sell them or let the insurancecompany collect them. Take your responsebility!!!!
The Very First Standardbred with the hurt leg came from Sugarcreek Stock Yards, I watched the auction live and told my mother if I was there I would of brought her home and put her to rest. She did not deserve to go through the auction with that leg...... THANK YOU FOR SAVING HER/HIS LIFE
@@brotchenmonster Tennessee protects kill buyers. One auction house has gone as far as to ban HPHS from attending and buying equines at their auctions. Actual slaughter of horses is banned All 50 states but selling them and shipping them out of country to other countries for slaughter is allowed. Some states prohibit the sale (at auctions) of horses / equines for the purpose of slaughter but laws are rarely enforced unless someone says something. All 50 states are lacking in protection of equines against torture and abuse. The only answer I can come up with, is there is A LOT of money to be made buying, trading and shipping equines for slaughter or people wouldn’t be doing it. The video of this buyout was $10,000 for HPHS to acquire these equines. These poor horses were so broken down, the horse traders who had them probably guessed they wouldn’t make it through another auction or couldn’t travel anymore without dying. Tawnee and Jason have been making trips to DC to try and encourage law makers to create laws that protect equines from abuse , and to stop allowing the shipping of American horses for the purpose of selling them to slaughter; but so far, no action by Congress has been made or completed to prevent the abuse of equines. There is no good reason for this to continue. This should be a simple bipartisan act for Congress yet they keep dragging their feet.
I've been horseless now for 20 years this year. It just tears my heart out to see how mistreated so many of these poor broken horses are, when if someone like me had owned them, they'd have been seen by a vet when they were injured, or given relief from their pain so they wouldn't have to suffer for months and years, and they could have passed peacefully in a place they knew, with their person at their side. This has been a really tough episode to watch. Thank you Horse Plus for saving these horses from a brutal end in the slaughter pipeline.
Absolutely, lovely blend of technical detail whilst making it accessible to those of us who haven't been to vet school, and not shy about doing her best for the horses no messing
Just donated $150. Wish it was more, but will keep donating as much as I can, as often as possible! PLEASE PLEASE donate ANY AMOUNT that you can. It adds up.
The bay with the long broken leg brought tears to my eyes. Just the thought that he'd been left to suffer from that for over a year and a half breaks my heart and fills me with such disgust at whoever did that to him.
As heartbreaking as it is to get trailers full of horses that several have to be given the last act of kindness, it is a blessing that these sweet horses do not have to endure the long, torturous trip to the slaughterhouse. Big Hugs to everyone who is helping in any way that they can.
But they do have to endure the long, torturous trip back to the "rescue" They should not be transported in this condition all so they can make a drama out of it.
@@htb123 The problem with your statement is.... They are already in the slaughter pipeline when the rescue is able to get them. IF people were responsible for their animals and had any morality, they would have them humanely euthanized themselves, without transporting them. Sadly, many people lack that humanity and they just dump their old, sick horses. It isn't the rescues fault, it is the horse owners fault.
@@asrotties And the problem with your statement is that you are trying and failing to justify transporting a horse on 3 legs with no hope for hours increasing his pain, fear and suffering when the kind thing would be for him to of been euthanised after the sale. I agree that the owners are horrendous for putting the poor horse in that situation BUT the last owners were the rescue who saw fit to travel a horse who was not fit to travel! They need a better way of sorting the critical, end of life horses who are not fit to travel and ending their suffering before putting them through more pain and suffering, this is not the first time this has happened and the only reason I can see they do this is to create drama clickbait. They need to do better.
@htb123 the rescue doesn't transport them. They are dripped off from whoever is surrendering them and utilizing the buyout program. They know they won't get anything at auction for a broken horse so they bring them here for the buyout money. The rescue doesn't know what state these horses are coming in. They ask people not overload. And I have seen several episode where they try to hide injuries with rugs,wraps etc. It's really quite ignorant to blame the rescue. When it's obvious you don't understand how this program works
@@amandapeterson3449 Yeah I do. They still transported that poor horse for hours. Edited to say I think they do amazing work but they need to change how they handle end of life horses, that horse should never have been transported after they got him.
That bay with the wasted leg! So heartbreaking!!! He has such a kind eye. I'm sure they couldn't trim either hoof because of it. People suck. His eyes will haunt me for a long time. 😢
With all of these emaciated, broken and abused horses...is anyone ever held accountable? It's absolutely heart breaking to see what these poor animals have been through and to think that no one will ever be made to face the music is infuriating.
I can't believe how bad some Amish treat their horses. Whoever let this horse live like this for so long is beyond words. What a beautiful kind horse to have people treat him like that. You are all the only hope for these horses. I can't make a large donation, but I think a little help is better than no help. Wonderful way to end this video.
Unfortunately horses get mistreated by people from all different beliefs. It's not just the Amish. It's everywhere, all over the world. Some treat their horses the way they do through tradition, some ignorance and some are just plain neglectful and abusive. Until we stop treating all animals like they're somehow less than humans, the problems will continue.
We don't know that this horse was with the Amish. It was only mentioned as a possibility. We may never know when or how that horrendous injury occurred. We only know he suffered needlessly for far too long. I am Grateful that he came to HPHS where his suffering was finally relieved.
I hope your laws change really soon - can’t believe America allows very obviously injured horses to be passed through auctions?! So sad to see. Please continue your campaign to push this law through guys xxx❤
I hope whoever saw and ignored that first horse's clear severe injury should be prosecuted. Especially any vet who gave him a health certificate, should lose their license to practice. As soon as I saw that front leg I said to the screen "someone give him some pain med." Thanks to your vet! What a shame. This shouldn't happen at all, but especially not in our country.
and it happens in America, that is what I don’t understand, why is it not a criminal offence, I always thought USA had good welfare laws but have found out they have none, god help all animals especially in US where the citizens should all know better, no excuse. But thank you good people for what you do. God bless you all xx
As someone who suffers from polyarthritis I fully understand what pain these horses are in. Thank you for ending their suffering. It’s heartbreaking and maddening how we are supposed to be a civilized society yet there are humans out there who let innocent animals suffer because the owners don’t give a shit. Shame on them and shame on the supposed humane societies (not you folks) who advertise for money daily on tv and they don’t care about these poor babies. 😢
Dr Lydia is so knowledgeable & capable in clearly communicating what is happening to these poor horses. She is an awesome educator & invaluable asset for all other staff members. These Amina;s are so fortunate to have arrived at horse Plus.
I just love Dr. Lydia ! She’s knowledgeable, yet down to earth and you can tell she really loves the horses. I literally cried at work for that beautiful young horse with the very bad leg. For being in that much pain and being sweet is unreal. Mannnn I wish somehow I could’ve helped him before it was to late. 😞but so THANKFUL that HP ends the suffering !!!!!
The team did an outstanding job in providing these beautiful horses love and mercy. They always have, yet this video had an amazing impact on how difficult yet necessary to help these sad horses.
When my 82 yr old dad passed away in 2022 I promised him to care of his horses (pasture pets) from auctions or horses no one else wanted. I felt like crap when the estate attorney told me we had to get rid of the horses. Please dont think all of the horses in terrible situations are there because of uncaring owners. I bought food, got farrier care & loved on them every day until i was told to stay off the property. We sometimes get our hands tied. I could afford their care but not the legal fees to keep them.
Big hoof farm in Tex Fletcher farms rescues Draft horses . They give them a retirement home . They don't adopt them out . If HP would get in touch with them , I am sure they would take draft horses. They have video's on here . Last time i watched a video of there 's they had 22 draft horses . It's amazing to see how many in one place and how well taken care of they are . Please check them out.
OMG that first horse literally broke my heart. I've done rescues before but never in my life have I seen something that bad. Being a standard bread with a mark you should be able to trace back to where it last was. Those people should be held for cruelty the animals. I do not give a hoot if they're Amish Mennonite or whatever. There is no godly reason why you should leave a horse in that condition.
As a horse owner, I don’t understand how ppl let an animal get to those conditions. Their sweet spirits never deserve such ignorance. Bless you and your team……wow, just no words at the hard stuff you do. Keep fighting the good fight.
First horse off the trailer was horrific!! And he’d been like that for almost a year going through the auctions and being passed by vets!!!!! Auctions are there for the kill buyers and the slaughter pipeline and they don’t give a damm about the suffering horses!!!😢The horse who fell off the trailer broke my heart too and all the other horses who came in with injuries they had been suffering from for so long with no medical attention and no treatment. It’s all so criminal!!!!! It has to stop!!! Thank you Horse Plus for all you do for these horses and in Washington to change the laws. You are legends!!!❤❤❤
That poor horse. That is abuse at the worse. I could barely watch. Thank you for being strong enough to do what should have been done a long time ago. ❤
Thank god you are all there for these poor horses.Thank you to everyone that donates.Thank you to the staff.I know it's tough and you show up for the helpless every day.
i found this channel this year iv been riding and been around horses for 11 years and am about to turn sixteen this year in april i will be donating my birthday money to you all im am very passionte about horses and animals in genreral i love what you guys do its truly amazing i will be more than happy to donate
I know this is a heartbreaking job and Dr. Lydia finds it so very hard but without you all these horses would suffer more and these interventions are terribly important. You are all doing such good work.
Tiz a comfort to think your buyouts attract the worst of the worst. You are saving so many from the truck ride to Mexico and Canada ! Thank you for your compassion !
This organization is so dedicated to the humane treatment of all these horses (and every other animal rescued) I can see it in their eyes and hear it in their voices when they have to give the last act of kindness. And the joy when they know that one can be saved. I am happy to donate. Thank you!!🐎✨🥲
I wouldnt doubt that the auction is behind the trailer loads of the horse that are coming to you through the buy out. Its sad because your organization needs the money from adoptions to continue to keep you going. How is it that there are soooo many horses on the trailers that cannot be saved. Its just this sick feeling in my stomach that I believe the people from the auction are behind this. I love what you all are doing to help these poor helpless animals. And I pray that you can continue to do this wonderful work with your hearts. God bless you all..
I had the same thought, reflected in my posted comment. That people are sending Horse Plus horses they know need the Last Act of Kindness so they don't need to incur the cost themselves.
There should be some way to use the brand to track the owner and hold them accountable for the obvious neglect and abuse these animals have faced. We do it with everything else in law and justice why cant we do it with the brands?
Just donated $50...lets see that Semi..!! Way to go Tawnee..my heart is breaking 💔 😢for those horses who have had the last act of kindness..right decision but it has made me soooo angry that the horse with the broken leg has been like that forvat least 9months.....looking at those hooves l think its longer..more evidence for your next DC visit !!
As rough as it is, I always appreciate seeing Horse Plus being so proactive in choosing to put down the horses who need it. It's a weird thing to say, but there are some people and rescues out there who would be willing to let an animal (not just horses) suffer because the animal "might" get better or because they're not currently in failure even if they're on that path. Horse Plus doesn't want the horses to be in pain for any longer than necessary and they put any personal feelings aside to do right by the horses. I had to make the call for my old gelding who coliced last year. If I let myself be selfish I could have spent hours saying bye to him. I took about 5 minutes instead and then went with the vets to be with him when they put him down. Again, if I was selfish I would have said my goodbyes and not seen it to the end, but I knew he needed me there to talk him through it. All those horse put down in the video (and the many, MANY in prior videos) should have had the same experience my gelding did with their owners. It's a shame they weren't able to, but so great that Horse Plus was able to be there for them in the end
100% agree, there are enough horses that there is no argument for letting any suffer, the sooner they are let go the kinder, might does not come into it, they have no quality of life
Seeing the bay happily speed off into the distance was just what I needed to see after seeing all those all those poor sweet horses who needed the last act of kindness 💜
Oh dear I’m sorry I just can’t watch these beautiful animals which have been so abused. I love all animals especially horses. Shame on the previous owners 😢praying for the best for them all 😢🙏😢
That is so heartbroken that theses precious lives go through so much pain and abuse. Thank you for saving these precious. Lives even though it ends up doing the last act of kindness. To end their suffering. Their former owners needed to do the right thing. Keep up the great work you all do. Your their voice.
Omg it breaks my heart when a horse needs the last act of kindness and seeing its eyes look so thankful for kindness. As it took a drink of water you witness how that poor horse has had to adjust to pain to do simple things like drink ... how can an owner not care to do the last act of kindness and allow an animal to suffer like that !!
I've learned so many things by watching these intakes! Thank you so very much. Dr. Lydia's explanations are easy to understand. You aren't just changing the lives of the horses you see but I wonder how many lives you've saved by people just learning from watching your rescues. Keep educating the law makers up in Washington! Well done all!!!!!
I just was gifted a pipeline horse. I don’t own him. The barn I volunteer at is a soft place to fall for many horses. “Red” has so many scars. Most seem to be from a single event, maybe a fall in a trailer, or a battle with another horse. He is enormous, has a huge appetite. And has spent the last two months eating and snoring in a pasture. He is so incredibly calm. Wants nothing more than quiet scratches. I brushed his winter coat out this week. And there is a shine coming through. He stood for an hour letting me just brush. We may just be friends, or he may be put into the training category. He won’t compete in any sports. I think he has the head for most anything. But there is no reason to put that sort of pressure on him. He is still underweight, has put on more than 50lbs in the last few months. Still working on his parasites. He doesn’t seem to have any pain associated with his scars. He may not be rideable. He does love attention. And for his size, he is just a calm sweet boy. Someone has taught this boy manners and kindness in his history.
My heart goes out to these horses makes me wanna cry that they’re in this condition and all my prayers are with the people that care for these horses. Wow.
Thank you Dr. Lydia for your diagnosis 's. It is a tough job. Am glad these horses do not go yo to slaughter, where they are first stabbed in the neck until a vital nerve is hit and they collapse, still alive, to face the final blow. Such sadness. Thank you, Dr. Lydia for giving these horses a pain free, dignified death. Only those people who have suffered from chronic pain can have the greatest empathy for the horses which are beyond being brought back to health. Thank you HPHS for your humane intervention.😢🙏👍♥️
It's very heartbreaking to see these innocent horses, one of God's most beautiful creations, treated so cruely. Thank you for your merciful treatment of them. They all go to heaven ❤😢❤
Bless you 🙏 Don't forget to mention that the long transport to the slaughterhouse is horrible and painful for the horses that already are in agony. As I guess and hope that more politicians are watching now after you visit Washington.
Fingers crossed for the draft mare. The best thing I've seen in days: At the end of the video, the horse being released into a large, grassy pasture, and watching him run. He had to have known he was in a great place. HPHS - -> wonderful people doing great work.
Just to say, I miss being able to see all the horses. There was a pony last buy out that I caught a couple looks at but that's it. I can't adopt anyone, anymore but it was nice to see each one.
God bless you all for educating everyone and helping these poor babies! May we all pull together and get these horses saved and relieved of pain! May The Lord provide for all of Horse Plus Humane Society, in Jesus Holy and precious Name, Amen!🙏
People need to do time for sum of these untreated traumatic injuries. Watching the body scores and the way they unloaded made me absolutely cringe. Thank you for standing in the gap for these poor sentient beings, my heart absolutely breaks for them!!
Thank you for the uplifting scene at the end - it makes me feel hope after all the horrific injuries and the necessary last acts of kindness for horses horses who deserved so much better prior to being accepted by HPHS. You truly are doing God's work. I am making a small donation; I wish it could be more. Folks, even $5.00 matters!
What a terrific episode. I really enjoyed it although my heart hurts for all the horricly injured and sick horses that you had to give the last act of kindness to. But thank God they all made it to Horse Plus. Godbless you all and the horses.
The sad part is, my friend's horse had that same injury as that bay Standardbred and she took great care of him, They placed a PVC cast on injured leg to help ,stall rest, numerous B12 treatments, Magna wave, massage...ect. she got him back to rideable within 14 months, it was pretty amazing! He is now 100% retired due to shivers!
Literally/Actually crying my eyes out. So sorry to the horses who were treated so badly by humans and So sorry to the rescuers who have to experience such a heart breaking/sad day. Like that's a really bad freaking day. Because you just feel how much those animals suffered for so long and now all you can do is put them down. It sucks!!!
People need to be aware how horrible most amish are towards their animals. The ladida homemade chease and lovely cakes is what they show, but this is what they DO!!
I've had to say goodbye to many over my lifetime. Most of the rescues I've brought in needed me to make that choice. Thank you for being strong enough to give them the reprieve that they need. It's absolutely not fair to leave them to suffer. I've rehabbed breaks before, but I whole heartedly agree with the vet. Unfortunately some things are just not fixable. Heartbreaking but the best thing for them is to let them go.
May the wind blow for freedom, For a peaceful dreams, Green pastures, blue sky's No pain, no sadness. Sprites Galloping free, Across heavenly pastures. Now at peace. Debbie Shaw in the UK
I cried and cried. These poor babies, atrocious abuse and neglect, my heart broke. Thank you so much for all that you do, for caring and giving so much. I'm stunned.
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Canada's largest slaughter feedlot lot has been permanently closed. We will stop the slaughter pipeline. We will save these abused and neglected beautiful beings. ❤❤❤❤
This is good news. Thank you.
Good news? I'd go one better (sorry) and say that it is great news. 👍👌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@@donettamckenzie194 agreed!
Hooray!
I’m so happy!
Criminal charges need to be filed on people who bring horses with detrimental injuries to auction. It's just awful when good horses are ruined by bad people.
I'm pretty sure there's rules only horses fit for transport are allowed to go through auctions. The problem is that nobody gives a crap about that.
The problem with criminal charges is that if there were charges filed then some people would not bring the horses and they would suffer in agony for- how many years- until they just died in the fields 😥
Oh my.......First horse, broken leg, how can anyone not CRY for its pain.......omg, and God bless you all......
I too, started crying.... thank God he isn't suffering anymore. GM
I couldn't stop crying
I did cry
First horse looks VERY YOUNG!!! Will surgery save her? (him)
Breaks my heart.
The first horse off the trailer brought tears to my eyes and I am closer to 80 than 70. How sad! Someone needs to go to jail.,
AMEN. Kept apologizing to the horses that were in so much pain. I'm so sorry some humans are mean and nasty. Run pain free to the horses who were given the last act of king. Beautiful babies every one. Deserving of dignity....
I had a terrible person send my rescues to auction even though I paid n bought all the feed. Greedy some of these could be mine. It's sick. What she did for a dollar. I'll never know.😢
Dr. Lydia, you are a great vet. Thank you so much for helping those horses and letting them move on to greener pastures because their owners couldn’t do that but you can give them the respect and dignity. They need for their last few minutes with love and kindness.
I second that praise for the vets
The owners could do it but wouldnt. "No i cant do that. I love him. Put your feelings aside and grow up. Let them go and be with them tillen the end!. DO NOT sell them or let the insurancecompany collect them. Take your responsebility!!!!
So sad it breaks my heart .. why wud U not be with your animals until the end
She is a beautiful woman inside and out.
The Very First Standardbred with the hurt leg came from Sugarcreek Stock Yards, I watched the auction live and told my mother if I was there I would of brought her home and put her to rest. She did not deserve to go through the auction with that leg...... THANK YOU FOR SAVING HER/HIS LIFE
Edit this video and send a copy to representatives in DC.
Let them see what they are allowing by not passing bills to protect equines.
Good idea 👌
Thats what i thought too.......
That’s a good idea! I’m not familiar with the laws in Tennessee - is there no law to protect horses (animals in general) from abuse like that?
@@brotchenmonster Tennessee protects kill buyers.
One auction house has gone as far as to ban HPHS from attending and buying equines at their auctions.
Actual slaughter of horses is banned All 50 states but selling them and shipping them out of country to other countries for slaughter is allowed.
Some states prohibit the sale (at auctions) of horses / equines for the purpose of slaughter but laws are rarely enforced unless someone says something.
All 50 states are lacking in protection of equines against torture and abuse.
The only answer I can come up with, is there is A LOT of money to be made buying, trading and shipping equines for slaughter or people wouldn’t be doing it.
The video of this buyout was $10,000 for HPHS to acquire these equines.
These poor horses were so broken down, the horse traders who had them probably guessed they wouldn’t make it through another auction or couldn’t travel anymore without dying.
Tawnee and Jason have been making trips to DC to try and encourage law makers to create laws that protect equines from abuse , and to stop allowing the shipping of American horses for the purpose of selling them to slaughter; but so far, no action by Congress has been made or completed to prevent the abuse of equines.
There is no good reason for this to continue. This should be a simple bipartisan act for Congress yet they keep dragging their feet.
I've been horseless now for 20 years this year. It just tears my heart out to see how mistreated so many of these poor broken horses are, when if someone like me had owned them, they'd have been seen by a vet when they were injured, or given relief from their pain so they wouldn't have to suffer for months and years, and they could have passed peacefully in a place they knew, with their person at their side. This has been a really tough episode to watch.
Thank you Horse Plus for saving these horses from a brutal end in the slaughter pipeline.
Agreed. I think this load was one of the worst I've seen. Most are starved. 🥲😭😭
It has....😢
Could listen to Dr. Lydia all day. Such a great teacher.
Absolutely, lovely blend of technical detail whilst making it accessible to those of us who haven't been to vet school, and not shy about doing her best for the horses no messing
Just donated $150. Wish it was more, but will keep donating as much as I can, as often as possible! PLEASE PLEASE donate ANY AMOUNT that you can. It adds up.
The bay with the long broken leg brought tears to my eyes. Just the thought that he'd been left to suffer from that for over a year and a half breaks my heart and fills me with such disgust at whoever did that to him.
IMO, his eyes were intelligent. He responded so positive to being loved. Bay is my favorite coloring.
As heartbreaking as it is to get trailers full of horses that several have to be given the last act of kindness, it is a blessing that these sweet horses do not have to endure the long, torturous trip to the slaughterhouse. Big Hugs to everyone who is helping in any way that they can.
But they do have to endure the long, torturous trip back to the "rescue" They should not be transported in this condition all so they can make a drama out of it.
@@htb123 The problem with your statement is.... They are already in the slaughter pipeline when the rescue is able to get them. IF people were responsible for their animals and had any morality, they would have them humanely euthanized themselves, without transporting them. Sadly, many people lack that humanity and they just dump their old, sick horses. It isn't the rescues fault, it is the horse owners fault.
@@asrotties And the problem with your statement is that you are trying and failing to justify transporting a horse on 3 legs with no hope for hours increasing his pain, fear and suffering when the kind thing would be for him to of been euthanised after the sale. I agree that the owners are horrendous for putting the poor horse in that situation BUT the last owners were the rescue who saw fit to travel a horse who was not fit to travel! They need a better way of sorting the critical, end of life horses who are not fit to travel and ending their suffering before putting them through more pain and suffering, this is not the first time this has happened and the only reason I can see they do this is to create drama clickbait. They need to do better.
@htb123 the rescue doesn't transport them. They are dripped off from whoever is surrendering them and utilizing the buyout program. They know they won't get anything at auction for a broken horse so they bring them here for the buyout money. The rescue doesn't know what state these horses are coming in. They ask people not overload. And I have seen several episode where they try to hide injuries with rugs,wraps etc. It's really quite ignorant to blame the rescue. When it's obvious you don't understand how this program works
@@amandapeterson3449 Yeah I do. They still transported that poor horse for hours. Edited to say I think they do amazing work but they need to change how they handle end of life horses, that horse should never have been transported after they got him.
Oh my goodness, that Standardbred's condition is absolutely heartbreaking. Shame on the vet(s) who cleared him through previous auctions.
That bay with the wasted leg! So heartbreaking!!! He has such a kind eye. I'm sure they couldn't trim either hoof because of it. People suck. His eyes will haunt me for a long time. 😢
With all of these emaciated, broken and abused horses...is anyone ever held accountable? It's absolutely heart breaking to see what these poor animals have been through and to think that no one will ever be made to face the music is infuriating.
Hate to think of that poor horse with the broken leg facing days on a trailer in pain on the way to a terrifying death.
Dr. Lydia is absolutely amazing.....
I can't believe how bad some Amish treat their horses. Whoever let this horse live like this for so long is beyond words. What a beautiful kind horse to have people treat him like that. You are all the only hope for these horses. I can't make a large donation, but I think a little help is better than no help. Wonderful way to end this video.
Unfortunately horses get mistreated by people from all different beliefs. It's not just the Amish. It's everywhere, all over the world. Some treat their horses the way they do through tradition, some ignorance and some are just plain neglectful and abusive. Until we stop treating all animals like they're somehow less than humans, the problems will continue.
You should believe it. When you view humans as rulers and animals as "under dominion" of humans, this is the natural consequence.
We don't know that this horse was with the Amish. It was only mentioned as a possibility. We may never know when or how that horrendous injury occurred. We only know he suffered needlessly for far too long. I am Grateful that he came to HPHS where his suffering was finally relieved.
Not all Amish folks treat their horses like this poor suffering Standardbred but sadly, some do. 😢
I totally agree. Ppl of GOD that treat animals like that. I cant comprehend that.....
1st horse, my heart is broken....RIP Beautiful one😭💔
It's heartbreaking. I get so pissed at the people who treat living being like this! Thank you for your great work. Kudos from Germany.
Mr. Cornbread was the standardbred horses name with the brokenleg. Poor guy! Thank y'all for saving him and letting him go peacefully ❤
I hope your laws change really soon - can’t believe America allows very obviously injured horses to be passed through auctions?! So sad to see. Please continue your campaign to push this law through guys xxx❤
Ppl can call our DC switchboard everyday..but they just WONT!!
I hope whoever saw and ignored that first horse's clear severe injury should be prosecuted. Especially any vet who gave him a health certificate, should lose their license to practice. As soon as I saw that front leg I said to the screen "someone give him some pain med." Thanks to your vet! What a shame. This shouldn't happen at all, but especially not in our country.
“Monsters” That poor 1st horse has been suffering for way, way too long.
You can rest easy now Boy, the right people got to love you in the end.
and it happens in America, that is what I don’t understand, why is it not a criminal offence, I always thought USA had good welfare laws but have found out they have none, god help all animals especially in US where the citizens should all know better, no excuse. But thank you good people for what you do. God bless you all xx
It all depends on the state unfortunately.
so many wounded souls, i dont understand how some people can be so cruel.
As someone who suffers from polyarthritis I fully understand what pain these horses are in. Thank you for ending their suffering. It’s heartbreaking and maddening how we are supposed to be a civilized society yet there are humans out there who let innocent animals suffer because the owners don’t give a shit. Shame on them and shame on the supposed humane societies (not you folks) who advertise for money daily on tv and they don’t care about these poor babies. 😢
I sure hope that beautiful draft with the bad leg will be alright, she’s a beauty!
Dr Lydia is so knowledgeable & capable in clearly communicating what is happening to these poor horses. She is an awesome educator & invaluable asset for all other staff members. These Amina;s are so fortunate to have arrived at horse Plus.
I just love Dr. Lydia ! She’s knowledgeable, yet down to earth and you can tell she really loves the horses.
I literally cried at work for that beautiful young horse with the very bad leg. For being in that much pain and being sweet is unreal. Mannnn I wish somehow I could’ve helped him before it was to late. 😞but so THANKFUL that HP ends the suffering !!!!!
The team did an outstanding job in providing these beautiful horses love and mercy. They always have, yet this video had an amazing impact on how difficult yet necessary to help these sad horses.
When my 82 yr old dad passed away in 2022 I promised him to care of his horses (pasture pets) from auctions or horses no one else wanted. I felt like crap when the estate attorney told me we had to get rid of the horses. Please dont think all of the horses in terrible situations are there because of uncaring owners. I bought food, got farrier care & loved on them every day until i was told to stay off the property. We sometimes get our hands tied. I could afford their care but not the legal fees to keep them.
I'm so sorry this happened to you.
How does that even happen if they are your legal property from your father? That sounds sketchy that that happened.
Exactly @@Hellzangel115
❤ Dr Lydia. So kind and empathetic. Fabulous vet!
All the horses are so gentle and loveable. Love them all and not likeing many diagnosis.
Big hoof farm in Tex Fletcher farms rescues Draft horses . They give them a retirement home . They don't adopt them out . If HP would get in touch with them , I am sure they would take draft horses. They have video's on here . Last time i watched a video of there 's they had 22 draft horses . It's amazing to see how many in one place and how well taken care of they are . Please check them out.
I cry everytime i watch your videos. 😢
Tawni, he is so happy to have someone to care for him. He loves you loving on him.
Thank for doing the last act of kindness for these beautiful beings
OMG that first horse literally broke my heart. I've done rescues before but never in my life have I seen something that bad. Being a standard bread with a mark you should be able to trace back to where it last was. Those people should be held for cruelty the animals. I do not give a hoot if they're Amish Mennonite or whatever. There is no godly reason why you should leave a horse in that condition.
It must be so heartbreaking when you have to give these beautiful creatures the last act of kindness, i would be bawling my eyes out.
As a horse owner, I don’t understand how ppl let an animal get to those conditions. Their sweet spirits never deserve such ignorance. Bless you and your team……wow, just no words at the hard stuff you do. Keep fighting the good fight.
First horse off the trailer was horrific!! And he’d been like that for almost a year going through the auctions and being passed by vets!!!!! Auctions are there for the kill buyers and the slaughter pipeline and they don’t give a damm about the suffering horses!!!😢The horse who fell off the trailer broke my heart too and all the other horses who came in with injuries they had been suffering from for so long with no medical attention and no treatment. It’s all so criminal!!!!! It has to stop!!! Thank you Horse Plus for all you do for these horses and in Washington to change the laws. You are legends!!!❤❤❤
Please please get a ramp or platform of elevated dirt for those poor horses unloading off trailer....thank you HP for all u do!
With the Amish it’s what the.horse can do for them. If they can not be used instead of giving the last act of kindness. They try to make a buck
I have asked for donations to You as a gift for my 60th birthday coming up late April.
That poor horse. That is abuse at the worse. I could barely watch. Thank you for being strong enough to do what should have been done a long time ago. ❤
Thank god you are all there for these poor horses.Thank you to everyone that donates.Thank you to the staff.I know it's tough and you show up for the helpless every day.
i found this channel this year iv been riding and been around horses for 11 years and am about to turn sixteen this year in april i will be donating my birthday money to you all im am very passionte about horses and animals in genreral i love what you guys do its truly amazing i will be more than happy to donate
Bless you!
Rhis brought tears to my eyes😢😭
I know this is a heartbreaking job and Dr. Lydia finds it so very hard but without you all these horses would suffer more and these interventions are terribly important. You are all doing such good work.
Tiz a comfort to think your buyouts attract the worst of the worst. You are saving so many from the truck ride to Mexico and Canada ! Thank you for your compassion !
Man, sometimes I just can't watch. This is brutal and heartbreaking. Watching them limp, hobble and fall off the trailer is horrifying😢😢😢
I know,it's so hard. Makes me cry everytime I see the abuse and neglect these beautiful animals have gone through.
So many sweet, friendly horses in this video. So sad that they can't be helped to a happy life.
He looks thanks horse plus got him.
I just don't understand why people do this, so sad and heartbreaking no animal deserves this
This organization is so dedicated to the humane treatment of all these horses (and every other animal rescued) I can see it in their eyes and hear it in their voices when they have to give the last act of kindness. And the joy when they know that one can be saved. I am happy to donate. Thank you!!🐎✨🥲
PS I do enjoy watching the rehabilitative work you do with horses.
I wouldnt doubt that the auction is behind the trailer loads of the horse that are coming to you through the buy out. Its sad because your organization needs the money from adoptions to continue to keep you going. How is it that there are soooo many horses on the trailers that cannot be saved. Its just this sick feeling in my stomach that I believe the people from the auction are behind this. I love what you all are doing to help these poor helpless animals. And I pray that you can continue to do this wonderful work with your hearts. God bless you all..
I had the same thought, reflected in my posted comment. That people are sending Horse Plus horses they know need the Last Act of Kindness so they don't need to incur the cost themselves.
Fletcher Farms in Amarillo, TX rescues Belgian draft horses. If she needs retirement, you might call them.
There should be some way to use the brand to track the owner and hold them accountable for the obvious neglect and abuse these animals have faced. We do it with everything else in law and justice why cant we do it with the brands?
Just donated $50...lets see that Semi..!! Way to go Tawnee..my heart is breaking 💔 😢for those horses who have had the last act of kindness..right decision but it has made me soooo angry that the horse with the broken leg has been like that forvat least 9months.....looking at those hooves l think its longer..more evidence for your next DC visit !!
Cried most of the way through this episode
As rough as it is, I always appreciate seeing Horse Plus being so proactive in choosing to put down the horses who need it. It's a weird thing to say, but there are some people and rescues out there who would be willing to let an animal (not just horses) suffer because the animal "might" get better or because they're not currently in failure even if they're on that path. Horse Plus doesn't want the horses to be in pain for any longer than necessary and they put any personal feelings aside to do right by the horses.
I had to make the call for my old gelding who coliced last year. If I let myself be selfish I could have spent hours saying bye to him. I took about 5 minutes instead and then went with the vets to be with him when they put him down. Again, if I was selfish I would have said my goodbyes and not seen it to the end, but I knew he needed me there to talk him through it.
All those horse put down in the video (and the many, MANY in prior videos) should have had the same experience my gelding did with their owners. It's a shame they weren't able to, but so great that Horse Plus was able to be there for them in the end
100% agree, there are enough horses that there is no argument for letting any suffer, the sooner they are let go the kinder, might does not come into it, they have no quality of life
Seeing the bay happily speed off into the distance was just what I needed to see after seeing all those all those poor sweet horses who needed the last act of kindness 💜
Oh dear I’m sorry I just can’t watch these beautiful animals which have been so abused. I love all animals especially horses. Shame on the previous owners 😢praying for the best for them all 😢🙏😢
That is so heartbroken that theses precious lives go through so much pain and abuse. Thank you for saving these precious. Lives even though it ends up doing the last act of kindness. To end their suffering. Their former owners needed to do the right thing. Keep up the great work you all do. Your their voice.
Omg it breaks my heart when a horse needs the last act of kindness and seeing its eyes look so thankful for kindness. As it took a drink of water you witness how that poor horse has had to adjust to pain to do simple things like drink ... how can an owner not care to do the last act of kindness and allow an animal to suffer like that !!
I've learned so many things by watching these intakes! Thank you so very much. Dr. Lydia's explanations are easy to understand. You aren't just changing the lives of the horses you see but I wonder how many lives you've saved by people just learning from watching your rescues. Keep educating the law makers up in Washington! Well done all!!!!!
I just was gifted a pipeline horse. I don’t own him. The barn I volunteer at is a soft place to fall for many horses. “Red” has so many scars. Most seem to be from a single event, maybe a fall in a trailer, or a battle with another horse. He is enormous, has a huge appetite. And has spent the last two months eating and snoring in a pasture.
He is so incredibly calm. Wants nothing more than quiet scratches. I brushed his winter coat out this week. And there is a shine coming through. He stood for an hour letting me just brush. We may just be friends, or he may be put into the training category. He won’t compete in any sports. I think he has the head for most anything. But there is no reason to put that sort of pressure on him. He is still underweight, has put on more than 50lbs in the last few months. Still working on his parasites. He doesn’t seem to have any pain associated with his scars. He may not be rideable. He does love attention. And for his size, he is just a calm sweet boy. Someone has taught this boy manners and kindness in his history.
So many poor babies
My heart goes out to these horses makes me wanna cry that they’re in this condition and all my prayers are with the people that care for these horses. Wow.
Thank you Dr. Lydia for your diagnosis 's. It is a tough job. Am glad these horses do not go yo to slaughter, where they are first stabbed in the neck until a vital nerve is hit and they collapse, still alive, to face the final blow. Such sadness. Thank you, Dr. Lydia for giving these horses a pain free, dignified death.
Only those people who have suffered from chronic pain can have the greatest empathy for the horses which are beyond being brought back to health. Thank you HPHS for your humane intervention.😢🙏👍♥️
It's very heartbreaking to see these innocent horses, one of God's most beautiful creations, treated so cruely. Thank you for your merciful treatment of them. They all go to heaven ❤😢❤
Bless you 🙏
Don't forget to mention that the long transport to the slaughterhouse is horrible and painful for the horses that already are in agony.
As I guess and hope that more politicians are watching now after you visit Washington.
Fingers crossed for the draft mare. The best thing I've seen in days: At the end of the video, the horse being released into a large, grassy pasture, and watching him run. He had to have known he was in a great place. HPHS - -> wonderful people doing great work.
God bless
Just to say, I miss being able to see all the horses. There was a pony last buy out that I caught a couple looks at but that's it.
I can't adopt anyone, anymore but it was nice to see each one.
God bless you all for educating everyone and helping these poor babies! May we all pull together and get these horses saved and relieved of pain! May The Lord provide for all of Horse Plus Humane Society, in Jesus Holy and precious Name, Amen!🙏
That sweet bay with the broken leg is hitting my heart heavily. so sweet.
send my prayers are with the horses and donkeys and cats and dogs and my prayers are with you all make me cry
Hugs to Dr Lydia. You are an angel of mercy and comfort to these poor souls. Thank you for doing the hard work to help good horses rest. ❤❤❤
People need to do time for sum of these untreated traumatic injuries. Watching the body scores and the way they unloaded made me absolutely cringe. Thank you for standing in the gap for these poor sentient beings, my heart absolutely breaks for them!!
Knowing how wonderful Standardbreds are, this guy is beautiful. What is wrong with people! This one wrenches my heart!
Thank you for the uplifting scene at the end - it makes me feel hope after all the horrific injuries and the necessary last acts of kindness for horses horses who deserved so much better prior to being accepted by HPHS. You truly are doing God's work. I am making a small donation; I wish it could be more. Folks, even $5.00 matters!
What a terrific episode. I really enjoyed it although my heart hurts for all the horricly injured and sick horses that you had to give the last act of kindness to. But thank God they all made it to Horse Plus. Godbless you all and the horses.
thank you for the hard work you do
Poor baby it makes me so sad to see how people can be cruel and inhuman to these beautiful horses. 😢😢😢😢
The sad part is, my friend's horse had that same injury as that bay Standardbred and she took great care of him, They placed a PVC cast on injured leg to help ,stall rest, numerous B12 treatments, Magna wave, massage...ect. she got him back to rideable within 14 months, it was pretty amazing! He is now 100% retired due to shivers!
I hope you guys take a nap afterwards
I'm from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 it just breaks my heart horses are my life and passion it makes me so angry why people let horses like this😢
Yes, the whole semi! Thats what I would if I won the lottery. Buy semi after semi full. ❤
So glad you are there to end these poor horses suffering and save those you can.
Literally/Actually crying my eyes out. So sorry to the horses who were treated so badly by humans and So sorry to the rescuers who have to experience such a heart breaking/sad day. Like that's a really bad freaking day. Because you just feel how much those animals suffered for so long and now all you can do is put them down. It sucks!!!
name ideafor the donkey....Sprout as he's a baby and could be huge 🙂. thank you for all you do
God Bless You All!!!!! You are helping more horses now than you were when you were attending auctions. Congratulations!
People need to be aware how horrible most amish are towards their animals. The ladida homemade chease and lovely cakes is what they show, but this is what they DO!!
I've had to say goodbye to many over my lifetime. Most of the rescues I've brought in needed me to make that choice. Thank you for being strong enough to give them the reprieve that they need. It's absolutely not fair to leave them to suffer. I've rehabbed breaks before, but I whole heartedly agree with the vet. Unfortunately some things are just not fixable. Heartbreaking but the best thing for them is to let them go.
May the wind blow for freedom,
For a peaceful dreams,
Green pastures, blue sky's
No pain, no sadness.
Sprites Galloping free,
Across heavenly pastures.
Now at peace.
Debbie Shaw in the UK
I cried and cried. These poor babies, atrocious abuse and neglect, my heart broke. Thank you so much for all that you do, for caring and giving so much. I'm stunned.
Im sitting here bawling like a baby, this is why i prefer animals over people