At least they weren't purchased by kill buyers. It's so sad that a horse can spend it's entire life working and then getting dumped so kill buyers can buy them and send them to slaughter. I'm glad they were adopted into a good home where they will be taken care of and loved.

@frankdoherty5706

2 жыл бұрын

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@wooliebear9897

Жыл бұрын

If you think this is sad, the things they do to the rest of their "property" (wives and children) would really make you cry. They're also one of the biggest producers of puppy mill puppies in the USA... The Amish cult is a really dark pit of cruelty and despair for those involved, and it is insane folks don't know more about all the pedophillia and animal abuse hidden behind their crosses.

@PaganPunk

Жыл бұрын

It's Inhuman.....They are Beautiful handsome Horses....Thank you for caring ❤️ xx

@Onelightoftheworld

Жыл бұрын

@@wooliebear9897 I didn’t know that, and puppy mills need to be shut down. There’s so much cruelty in this world.

An animal that has worked hard for humans all its life does not deserve to be simply discarded. It has the same right to grow old as any other living being. Thanks for the rescue. 💚🐾

@deletedddddddddd

Жыл бұрын

its a waste of money to keep alive and paying for upkeep of health and stuff. if theyre not working day and niht, theyre not worth keeping. theyre work horses for a reason, to work, when they cant anymore, they can sell them for meat. simple. theres no point feeding a machine that doesnt work for you anymore.

For a supposedly Christian sect , the way the Amish treat God's fellow creatures is remarkably Godless. Bless you for these rescues

They make fantastic trail horses! We currently have 2 Belgian mares, both former Amish work horses. Our first Amish Belgian mare passed in her mid 30's. She turned us into Draft lovers! We also have a Percheron cross gelding. Love love love the big guys. Bless you for taking them all home!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They told us these guys weren't broke to ride? I think there could be 3 that would try to ride but haven't ridden in years!

@Poetessa2

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you lost your first mare, that's extraordinary that she lived to her mid-30s after the life of an Amish horse, they are so hard on their horses. Clearly she was loved and well-taken care with you!! I absolutely LOVE both Belgians and Percherons!! Being a life long equestrian, I've often wondered about riding them but they aren't common in the dressage ring! My last horse, my soulmate was a huge 17'.2.5 hh Warmblood who was as big as a draft, even had feathers and dinner plates for hooves! lol But I'm just in love with draft horses, I LOVE that top line, massive round bodies and such sweet loveable faces and personalities. I've wondered how they would be under saddle, they are so calm and seem very safe and level headed, which would be a welcomed change after some of my maniacs!! lol Do they take to be ridden easily? How are their gaits? I would love to rescue a couple of big 'ol retired Belgians or Percherons just as safe pleasure horses or giant companions to spoil rotten and love, my days of competing and nearly killing myself are over but I miss the loving bond. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

@lisaleilich8236

2 жыл бұрын

La Poetessa they adjust very easily to taking a rider. Biggest thing is making sure you find a saddle to accommodate their width. Also, they don't know leg pressure. But pick up very quickly when you use voice commands which they are use to. Riding is very comfortable! One of our current mares is very flashy and has beautiful movement and is a cute little jumper. The other mare is very "ploddy" but a perfect fit for my husband! They are also very gentle with our grandchildren. Can't say enough good things about these gentle giants.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

@@lisaleilich8236 my husband and I stumbled across a video from an Amish gentleman and he was explaining the commands they used for the horses and we tried them! Finally we can get them to go forward on a halter! What type of saddle would you recommend for these big guys?

@lisaleilich8236

2 жыл бұрын

@@FletcherFarmsAmarilloWe ride western. Western saddles come in draft sizes. They can be pricey. If you can't find a draft saddle, treeless saddles can work also. My daughter uses a soft saddle that has stirrups. Stateline Tack is where she got it from. I had to order bridles and bits on line. Couldn't find them anywhere in our area. Nothing like riding a draft.

That is just so wonderful, they are just such beautiful gentle giants, thank you so much for saving all 6

Oh I love them! I am so happy you took all six. Thank you for giving these gorgeous horses a nice retirement.

Thank you both for saving these gentle giants. God bless 🙏💖 . ❤️👩🐕🐾

Just sobbing tears of relief that you've rescued them all...THANK YOU!!!! And sobbing tears of sadness and frustration that the Amish do this all the time, total disregard. These stunning gentle giants deserve so much better than being thrown out with the trash in their senior years after a lifetime of faithful back-breaking service. And tragically far too many end up in the slaughter pipeline which is criminal. But these guys are so lucky you saved them all!! I can't wait to see how they fill out and enjoy their much deserved retirement with you!! You are living my dream!! Bless you!!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

If you are ever in the Amarillo, TX area...let me know! You are more then welcome to come meet them all!

@k.s.k.7721

2 жыл бұрын

The Amish also run puppy mills, and the animals are in the same situation. Not liking these folks at all.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

@@k.s.k.7721 It's so sad what people do to animals! I worked animal rescue in Las Vegas and its horrible! But these guys will only know love from here forward!

@milatduek9101

Жыл бұрын

I feel so angry too! it's a shame for the Amish 😠

Poor things, worked half to death. Thank you for rescuing them and giving them the life they deserve. And thank you even more for taking all of them and keeping their family together 🙏❤️

May God bless you always for the kindness you show these draft horses that DESERVE a peaceful retirement at pasture instead of being terrorized in kill pens and then butchered brutally in a Mexican meat market.

The Amish are not kind to animals, they look at them as a commodity and nothing more. God bless you for rescuing all of those precious souls that worked in the fields, only to be discarded afterwards.😢

Bless you for respecting their history together and providing a much better home for them than they had. They do know when their future is in question. Don't doubt it.

@Poetessa2

2 жыл бұрын

Very true, you can see the fear in their eyes when they are dumped off at auction, just terrifying. But at least this time is a happy ending, unlike so many the Amish work to the bone and discard like trash. So unfair

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Poetessa2 I completely agree! No animal should be treated that way.

@Poetessa2

2 жыл бұрын

@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo Thank you for saving them all!!

I can barely express how I wish I had lived my life like this as a young girl

This video both warm and breaks my heart, i'm a big softie for drafts they're always the most gentle horses

She is wonderful. So beautiful. I hope she gets better. I’m so impressed they are beautiful. How could anyone want to destroy any of these magnificent horses.❤

Thank you for rescuing these beautiful horses.They deserve some love and kindness in their lives.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love and kindness is all they will know from here forward.

Thank you for rescuing these beautiful horses may you be blessed with many good years with them.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Best wishes to you. I thought the Amish were a sacred sect until I became involved with animal rescue years ago. They treat their animals like throw-away trash, yet escape prosecution for their disgusting puppy mills and cruelty to farm animals. More of a scourge than sacred. Blessed be to you for taking in these sweet giants.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

My husband was telling me about a conversation he had with one of his co workers who follows the channel. He said there was an Amish family in Pennselvania that was just brought up on animal cruelty charges. The judge basically said their religion didn't matter...I need to find that news article. I worked animal rescue in Las Vegas for a few years...its absolutely horrific what happens to some animals. Thank you for following along with our story!

@gailguild7635

2 жыл бұрын

I am active in animal rescue and the Amish around Lancaster are the absolute worse!!!!!

Wow, what an amazing start to your draft horse rescue. Farrier and vet visits for these gentle giants to get them on the mend and feeling good. They deserve comfort and rest and it sure looks like you can provide them a safe and happy retirement on your farm. ❤️

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes! The farrier came to Bowie while they were there along with the vet. Im going to be doing an update on them soon. Its been a crazy venture so far but they are certainly enjoying retirement.

I'm really disappointed that the after the Amish are done with a horse they are scarred and used up...these noble animals deserve better. You are doing God's work, for sure. 🌹

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not all Amish treat their horses this way, these guys got the short end of the stick.

@miapdx503

Жыл бұрын

@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo Good to know, and grateful that you're there for them.

Thank goodness for people like you. All six horses are so lucky. 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

How exciting. So happy for you as you live out your dream. Interestingly enough- through your ability to care for these horses - they are able to live out their dream of green pastures forever. Just awesome....😁🥳🐎💨

It hurts my heart to think any of them could have been left behind. Thank God you took them all. They will have the best life with you.

Thank you so much for rescuing these beauties. They are so lucky. Unrelated but along the same line, I once saw a video of two Budweiser Clydesdales for sale in a slaughter pen in Louisiana. They were emaciated beyond belief but the person who rescued them paid only $200 apiece and returned them to their former glory. You people are to be commended.

Thank you for rescuing all 6 of them so they can stay together.

We have always worked in cooperation with our animals. That's how it works! When people willfully violate that sacred trust, it brings us all down.

Thank you and God bless you for taking all six together it will make their retirement life so much better being with tier friends and such gracious owners. You have my respect.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Oh my gosh, this made me cry, to see such magnificent animals worked down to the bone and then discarded like rubbish. ALL animals deserve to be respected and cared for the whole of their lives. I so love these giants, gentle and just so beautiful. Thank you for caring and for giving them a wonderful home. 💗

Hope to see you rescue more draft horses in the future thank you for rescuing all six

I loved this video of rescued draft horses. The work you do is so important these poor animals give their whole lives in service only to be killed later on. Bless you and your family.

Bless you folks for taking them all. You are extrodinary people.

@juliancox4263

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenhenry4227 great

@juliancox4263

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenhenry4227 yep that is me

I teared up hearing that you were going for all of them. Such beautiful gentle horses. 💘 🐎 🇺🇸 Oh, by the way I just joined your channel. Be watching for updates on these horses. We need to know what their names are please.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! Working on updates! I did a video on the mares. More to come and thanks you for following our journey.

God bless you for saving those horses!!!!!

You have a Belgian-sized heart! Have subscribed; love love love these rescue stories. These babies certainly deserve the good life from here on out, even if all they do is mow your lawn...

@piggylover4808

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenhenry4227 warming up but not soon enough!

Thank you so very much for changing their world.....God bless you and watch over them....they are SAFE~

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That is the very best and heart warming story. To take all 6 and give them the care and love that they deserve. It's just so wonderful. Perth Australia.

I guess the Amish put their old and tired out for auction huh? Wish people would start thanking their working animals by giving them a nice pasture to retire. Beautiful majestic animals that have given their all to put food on ignorant tables. God bless you for giving them your home 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

What a lucky, blessed horse you are! Those cruel bastards are filthy bastards! Thank you for taking care of her. The Amish are cruel.

Thank God there are decent and loving people like you, who are willing to clean up after the evil behaviour of others. Thank you so much for what you do. Bless you and your family and your endeavour 😊

Congratulations on the new draft horses they are absolutely beautiful and I hope they’re adjusting to the new home good.❤

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes they are all doing well.

It is sickening what the Amish do to these magnificent creatures. Thank you for saving them.

Thank You Guys they need a break . Keep us updated

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Im working on update videos as we speak...if the weather will cooperate!

Thank you for giving them a good home.

Love Belgium Draft horses!

Congratulations, and good luck. A very compassionate decision to take all of them.

I'm so glad you got them now. They deserve a much better life. They are beautiful! I hope they realizes that they are safe now and will have a great life for what time they have left. Beautiful animals they are.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

7 ай бұрын

There is an update video on them too…they have been here for over a year.

Very awesome that you can do this for these horses!

So sad that these poor creatures have been worked soooo hard for tooooo long! Most have pain issues and arthritis, also underweight. It’s cruel, nothing else. I hope they have a lovely gentle life with you and get the ongoing pain management they deserve. I look forward to seeing their progress. 😊🇦🇺

I was surprised to learn that the Amish don't treat their horses very well. I know someone who took his horses to an Amish area to work them and they didn't give their horses any breaks or water during the day. He told them he didn't treat his animals that way. God Bless you!!

@elizabethhannah4704

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing surprises me about the ways humans use and abuse animals. They treat their fellow humans equally appallingly!!!! Hell awaits such abusers who will receive like treatment!!!! Enjoy!!!!

@jarmac7420

2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethhannah4704 Agreed!!!!

@lrajek3389

2 жыл бұрын

The Amish treat their animals like trash. They are known among dog rescuer agencies as keeping the worst puppy pounds with lame and inbred pups that they happily pass onto you through pet stores for top prices. Seems like very little can be done to legislate better care. Having met some of the Amish businessmen (who do not like to discuss the treatment of their animals), I lost my respect for them as a whole. People praise them for their thriftiness, and I can assure you they are all about money. Their cattle practices would make you sick.

@jarmac7420

2 жыл бұрын

@@lrajek3389 very sad indeed!

You guys just made my day……..I believe in karma and a whole lot of that will be coming your way! Thank you for saving these beautiful horses from a horrible end. They deserve better that that and they’ve got that with you! Love you!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate your support!

Good for them for taking all 6 home💕

Wow they are amazing,,, bless you sweetheart for given them all a good home....❤️... so excited to see update... ❤️

I'm SO glad you decided to help the bigguns. They get left behind a LOT and it's a shame. They have such a natural gentle disposition.

Bless you, their eyes are so looking for some love🌬💕

Love from Germany. Working horses are so underestimated in their calm intelligent chracter, usability and possible riding horses

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They really are gentle giants. Glad we can give them a place to retire.

@annihaberle4342

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenhenry4227 Hello Steven, really beautiful. The Sun shines a lot and everyone is happy about spring :)

Thank you so much for rescuing these gorgeous horses. ❤

Oh these wonderful, beautiful babies. Thank you for taking them all together, and giving them a nice, soft place to land.💜🥰

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

We are so glad we decided to get all of them! They are all loving, gentle giants.

My goodness, they're going to be blessed and well taken care of at their new home; with lots of TLC❣️🐴💕There absolutely divine 💖 ✨️ ❤️ 💕

Even people get tired of working and get to retire. The older ones need to enjoy the rest of their life

God bless you all. Thank you for rescuing those beautiful giants.

BLESS YOU for helping these precious souls!!!! ❤❤❤

Oh, Corey! You're so silly! Don't you know that when it comes to horses, girls always win! 🧡🧡😂😂

My first visit to your site, and you WON ME OVER by purchasing ALL 6 of these Belgian Draft Horses! That's what I would have done since there was no way to choose one over the other,. GOOD LUCK with your new farm!!

I’m so glad you took them all and kept them together❤️

Oh god,how can people be so cruel he is so thin.Glad you found him.

Beautiful horses. You guys are hero's.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind

My heart goes out to you in gratitude for rescuing all 6 of those beautiful souls. I image they will soak up every bit of your love and care and give back two-fold. ❤️👍

I found your site and liked the videos. Now I am looking at the first videos. You adopted all six at ONCE! mind blown.... totally blown. I will be one of your smaller supporters: not much money, but will do what I can since I can't have horses. Love ya.

I had a Belgian for TrailRiding as I'm a big guy. Best horse ever.

@geriawright1292

Жыл бұрын

They're not Christian.

Woooohoooooo!!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌😄❤️I love you guys! Thank you thank you! All 6 BAM!

@markquadrozzi3384

2 жыл бұрын

That’s how you do it! I’m so happy rite now. Thank you guys very much for sharing this and saving them.

I had no idea the Amish treated their animals with such cruel disregard. I’m appalled. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for saving these precious senior horses. I hope they know joy and love in their remaining years. God bless you. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺.

May God bless you and the horses. Thank you for sharing these videos.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching! We really appreciate your support!

I hope we get to see more of them and how they are doing!!!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Im working on doing update videos as we speak!

Oh thank you for keeping them together ❤ Horses intimidate me because I don't know their body signals etc. These gentle giants need a caring owner for their retirement.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Other breeds of horses intimidate me too...but these guys are so sweet and gentle. They will only know love from here forward.

Hi. Just ran across your videos, going to watch all of them. Best of Luck with your endeavors. Love those horses, they are Beautiful. I was station in Amarillo, Air Force in 1964, Brings back memories. Take Care. Bob from Michigan.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for your service!

Fabulous rescuing Belgians! So beautiful.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Blessings to you for what you do…❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

What an amazing thing you are doing saving the lives of these horses! I look forward to watching the journey you are taking. Wishing you all the best and sending love and prayers from Virginia ✨

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your prayers and support!

Hi all I'm growing up in farm all my life. I was happy children 😌 with my brother and my sister. My father had this kind of horses for work in the farm we look after them and till die at home they never my dad sold out one his horses went the was old they was retire their stay with as forever. This breaking 💔 😢 😪

So thankful to took all of them , bless you , bless you .

Hello there, Great presentation… and very sad too thank you, very well done you for all your loving hard work. Warm regards, Dave 👋🇬🇧

Yeaaahh and Yeaaahh and blessings to you all ❤️❤️❤️😊👍🏻👍🏻🎉🎉

I Iive in UK when I saw these horses I thought they are going to end up going to meat thank god you saved them from that fate .x

I love it because you’ve taken such good care of these draft horses. I watch you usually every other night or every night. I enjoy your videos. I’m a Texas gal at heart and I love your draft horses and you keep taking care of them whines even the colicky one it’s a scary thing I’m sure they keep up the great work❤

Gorgeous horses need a lot tender loving care

Bless you. They are such beautiful animals that deserve all the love and care they can get

The horse who is blind in his left eye his back leg looked quite swollen hopefully 🙏 he will have a good retirement 🙏🙏🙏 I love what you are doing. For horses without a voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

There is a video on Grandpa. He was update 1.

They are gorgeous

Thank you for rescuing them all! I couldn’t hit subscribe and the All notifications bell quick enough!

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

You are great people with great hearts ♥️💕ifI had money, I would support you!

WOW, we were watching waiting to see which horse you chose, they all had something appealing then you dropped the hammer and took them all. WOW again. Waiting to see more video's on them.

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Its been a journey and can't wait to share more with you!

I'm so glad you rescued these belgians. Not everyone can provide a place for them. I would love to have one myself but I cannot at this time. I follow Bowie too and it breaks my heart these are throw away from the Amish community. Love all your videos!! ❤️

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

It is sad what they do to these horses but these guys will only know love and kindness for the rest of their lives. Thank you for checking out our channel and following our journey!

They are all so precious!

I shivered when she said " you could use her for a brood mare"

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. These horses are all in their senior years and just need retirement. That's why we rescued them.

God Bless You-Incredible rescue! I'm thrilled for all of these Beautiful horses!!!! 💜🙏💜

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

OMG, it's so great you gave them a forever home.

@sabine701

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenhenry4227 hey Steven , weather is quite good for April, a little rain , a little sun, 14 degrees Celsius.

My first love in life will always be horses! These horse rescue videos bring me so much joy to watch, though I can't help the tears to think of any creatures living less than their best lives. These big beauties worked so hard for so long that they deserve to take it easy, eat and sleep and roll in the grass. When I think of everything that humans have been able to accomplish during our short time on this planet, we really do owe a hell of a lot to the Honorable Horse.

That’s awesome. Thank you for keeping this group together.

So Great!!!!!!! Our horses are all rescues too. The best

@FletcherFarmsAmarillo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Way to go! What a great dream to have and accomplish. Beautiful, thank you! Wish I could help you.