Giant Rescue Horse Who Worked For 20 Years Finally Retires | The Dodo
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This giant rescue horse worked for 20 straight years. Now, he finally can relax with a vet prescribed beer every day! And...he LOVES it 🍻
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MY MAN! Not only is that one of the most majestic animal I have ever seen, but he drinks strong beer. What a guy.
@Creamstp
Жыл бұрын
@卐-LAKEHUNTIST-卐 [Z] 🇷🇺 You're a comedian and not even good at that.
@THX-vp9fz
Жыл бұрын
how do you know that his beer is strong?
@myopinion1773
Жыл бұрын
Why those 2 mad ppl under your post?🖕🖕
@leilal8053
Жыл бұрын
@@THX-vp9fz the color for one....
@jatsi96
Жыл бұрын
It's not so much the color of the beer, really, but if you look closer at the can ( 1:38 ), it says "7 % ALC/VOL" on the side. That's a strong beer. The average lager is about 4,0 - 4,5 %. 🙂 Cheers!! 😉🍺
Horses are so soulful...you can see them through their eyes. I am SO glad you rescued him....now he can relax and enjoy life....as it should be. The Amish should be ashamed to work a horse that long and then take him to slaughter.
@denisekenney6436
Жыл бұрын
That’s every day occurrence for the Amish… most work their children and their animals. It’s disturbing trust me. They need to be watched more than they are which is rarely since they keep it within their communities. Their animals and children aren’t even close to what most people think. Most should be arrested for pedophilia, brothers and other family members raping their sisters, nieces etc. Not to mention the treatment of animals and children period.
@saraswathimenon3516
Жыл бұрын
True
@ljohnson8143
Жыл бұрын
Exactly !!
@The6thelement9413
Жыл бұрын
The Amish aren’t the nicest people. That German background. Hard nosed.
@43mackmobile
Жыл бұрын
They know no other way and their religion dictates what power they use to farm with and if they switched to the internal combustion engine someone would be bitching about that so live and let live and enjoy the fact this animal was spared from slaughter and it give you some reason to spout your piousness for all who follow you.
I live in Amish country in PA, and the Amish are notorious for not taking care of their horses and mistreating them. So glad you rescued this gentle giant. ❤
@labrennawalker2219
22 күн бұрын
Shame on the Amish community for their abuse against animals
@karenneill9109
20 күн бұрын
@@labrennawalker2219They run a lot of puppy mills, too. In their religion, animals have no soul, therefore no thoughts, no feelings, no autonomy, no needs, no love. Animals are possessions, nothing more.
@philiprice7875
15 күн бұрын
want to bet that they have some obscure and weird inturpitation of the Bible to "justify" actions?
After 20+ years hard work and no telling what conditions, this big guy deserves a beer or 3! GOD bless his rescuers.
@sphinox7774
Ай бұрын
his rescuers work solely with the amish for money.
What a majestic fellow, glad he's been retired and given a cozy life of love and beer!
@SweetColo
Жыл бұрын
That’s what we all work for, retirement with beer What a beautiful story
@seekersudarshan2078
Жыл бұрын
@@SweetColo beer ruins the liver so nah
@Ventura574
Жыл бұрын
@@seekersudarshan2078 only of you drink too much. A single beer a day isn't going to kill anyone.
@seekersudarshan2078
Жыл бұрын
@@Ventura574 it will affect in the long run
@THX-vp9fz
Жыл бұрын
@@seekersudarshan2078 especially beer not, rather the harder alcoholic drinks like whiskey vodka rum gin whatever. Beer is rather healthier but too much of it can impact too
That first lay down/roll probably felt like heaven to him 😢❤
@5DNRG
Жыл бұрын
I felt it too....total relaxation mentally and emotionally.
@brookesun77
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking that too. Yes. He looks like he is having a blast. U go boy. We love u.💋❤️❤️❤️✨✨🤍🤍🤍❤️🔥❤️🔥 Awesome horse
@bluebird3042
Жыл бұрын
Yes. It made me want to cry too 😢
The big draft breeds are incredible horses. The gentle giants of the horse world. So glad you rescued Big John. He deserved a good retirement .
@maryjoschlechty7590
11 ай бұрын
One of God's greatest gifts to us all no matter who owned him before his last year's is the ones he will remember, bless his lovely gigantic soul
Imagine being prescribed beer. Beautiful animal deserves every sip 🍻
Thank you for rescuing this Gentle Giant and making his retirement full of love and joy. You are being repaid in kind. ❤️
@lucy2014
Жыл бұрын
I love people who love animals and am so glad you rescued this beautiful boy! God bless you always 🙏 ❤️
@dalehoward5416
Жыл бұрын
I sooo wish they would stop the slaughter of horses. Of any animal actually. Abattoirs are hideous places.
@lucy2014
Жыл бұрын
@@dalehoward5416 You and me both! It breaks my heart. I'm glad there are some people who are able to rescue them. I'm an avid animal lover who has a rescue dog, but I wish I had the money to buy enough land to make a place where animals of all kinds could live and be loved no matter their age or condition.
@alanagavin466
Жыл бұрын
@@dalehoward5416 I so agree with you! Thanks for caring
@alanagavin466
Жыл бұрын
@卐-LAKEHUNTIST-卐 [Z] 🇷🇺 Get off this page. You don't care about the safety and health of animals or anyone else.
He’s got a girlfriend and a son now. (Both rescues too, a draft mare and a young draft colt, both also rescued from the slaughter pipeline.) Living the bestest life.
@KENTUCKYUSA1
Жыл бұрын
So Big John now has a Little John. Sounds like a character in Robin Hood, which is not a bad analogy for this rescue.
@katgerrard2708
Жыл бұрын
@@KENTUCKYUSA1 haha yup and that’s exactly what he’s called and he’s the spitting image of big John
@katgerrard2708
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I came here to say this must have been filmed a while ago but only just aired as so much has changed for him now love watching the girls live and donate while I can
@dingo1666
Жыл бұрын
How can a mother horse and her son be on death row? Humans disgust me.
@edithputhy4948
Жыл бұрын
@@dingo1666 upkeep is expensive
He's so blessed to have had you in his life at the worst time Of his life..thanks for giving him his happiness and freedom by healing and taking care of him.
He’s such a gentle giant with a big heart! So glad that he can finally relax and get to play now!
So glad you rescued him.
@milounspokenrizz4947
Жыл бұрын
Mrbeast is better
@deidrequeen3288
Жыл бұрын
She said they bought him at auction. How is that a rescue?????
@ann-margretcochran399
Жыл бұрын
@@deidrequeen3288 a lot of horses at auction go to slaughter houses.
@tonychorley4936
Жыл бұрын
@@deidrequeen3288 I don’t think the Amish hand over horses to rescue when they can no longer work, they tend to send them to auction. Some rescue groups go to auctions and buy horses to take home to their rescue centre, thus, the horse is rescued from a possible risk of being sent to a slaughter house or being bought by someone who might still try to work them.
A new home and a fresh cold beer everyday. The good life.
Send his picture and story to Hollywood. The world needs to know about this beautiful horse.
@patirvin-bz9pg
Ай бұрын
Great idea. It may do a lot of good on several levels, including exposing the brutal treatment of animals by the Amish.
Thank you for rescuing him. I feel so sorry for the horses I see (usually, they’re not very big) hauling entire families of Amish in my area in all kinds of weather.
@brententhornton8951
9 күн бұрын
Why? What do you think your great great great grandparents did?
@ImBatman63637
3 күн бұрын
@@brententhornton8951 I think their point was that it’s too much weight for a single horse, or a horse of its size to pull. I’m fine with working horses, but you still need to treat them right, don’t overuse them, and retire them before it starts breaking down their body.
I’ve followed this entire journey since they first rescued Big John, and he now has a horse wife named Stardust and they just adopted a younger horse as their baby named Little John. He got to retire and have a horse family and it’s so cute 😭🖤🖤
@lindaanderson6780
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! This wonderful story just keeps getting better & better! Thanks for sharing! I luv, luv, luv hearing that! Big John's rescue story is already so beautifully up-lifting & heart-warming! But that he has now got a little family of his own as well? That is just so lovely it brings tears of happiness to my eyes & a big smile to my face! Just thinking about the amazing new life Big John has been given & is clearly soaking up & revelling in each day now, is a truly gorgeous thing!! 👏👏👍🍻💙👌🙏🌞🤞💙👊🥂🍾👏👏
@Dragon-Slay3r
Жыл бұрын
That's horse was big
@SeattleRaindrop206
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gooooodness! I want to see the rest of the story, where can I find it?!!! Plzzz pretty plz 🍒🔝🙏
@loriethomas169
26 күн бұрын
Would love to see them❤❤
He's got so much life in him still! He's gonna live that retirement up omg
@ariannarodriguez9400
Жыл бұрын
@卐-LAKEHUNTIST-卐 [Z] 🇷🇺 lolllll nice joke, oh wait you’re the only one laughing at it
You can see the permanent dip in the top of his neck from the collar. Poor guy! He's living the good life now thanks to you all!
Cold hearted humans .. unbelievable. In my country , people had horses( and other animals) for work. They appreciated them and treated them like family members with kindness and respect.
@jgjg3848
5 ай бұрын
You have zero information on how this horse was treated. All work horses have scars, just like all cattle and livestock guardian dogs have them too.
@mathiasbartl903
3 ай бұрын
@@jgjg3848The Amish had him, that gives you a pretty good idea. They are notorious for how they threat their horses.
@Wisepati
23 күн бұрын
@@jgjg3848 no a lot of us are very much aware of the cruelty of the Amish
He is absolutely beautiful! And huge!!!! Thank you for the rescue! ♥️
@tomferguson9250
Жыл бұрын
Even the minor, subtle changes in his look/demeanor from start to finish was amazing, it's like watching a completely different animal
A roll in the grass. A freshly cracked open beer everyday. Big John is living the dream. 🌄🍺🐎
OMG i almost cried when he started to gallop. Thank you for rescuing him and all the other draft horses you've saved. You are truly earth angels for these guys,
@rennynewborn2247
4 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your kind heart, for the Lord creatures.
What a beautiful boy and he’s such a sweet, large fella.
Big John is just a big Love bug! So glad he was rescued and is now enjoying his retirement.
I just love that he gets to enjoy a beer a day in retirement. That is so funny! 😀
What a big, beautiful horse. As someone who has felt the pains of physical work late in life, I am so glad to see Big John get the nurturing and care he has earned. Good work. 👍
Wow! that's a great story and definitely a huge big boy. Thank you for the care you obviously take with all your horses - blankets, fly masks, beer! and cake! and so much love. Massive applause for what you do.
@mikerobert7622
Жыл бұрын
What a great and amazing love... Really wanna get to know you more if you don't mind
Thank you for providing love in his final years of life.
@gemm4793
Жыл бұрын
Isn't that what we'd all want in our final years
I'm loving this horse that drinks beer every day.
This is absolutely beautiful! To see him canter was a joyful sight.
Retirement is good. What a magnificent creature.
It's absolutely obvious to see the difference in Big John's personality ever since his transformation while living at the sanctuary (Colby’s Crew Rescue). Big John transformed from a life of hardship & despair to now living a fulfilling & joyful life, including the indulgence of a daily can of beer! Big John paid his dues to society by being a hard working horse for over 20 yrs. It's now society's turn to let Big John live the best retirement life he truly deserves! Colby’s Crew Rescue deserves all the thanks & gratitude for helping Big John find true happiness.❤❤❤
@KandiAnne84
Жыл бұрын
And you gotta mention his wife and kid too. 🥰🥰
@Gemstar_70
Жыл бұрын
@@KandiAnne84 Thank you for your response. Although my comment may have only referenced Big John, because he's the primary focus in Dodo's video, plus I was concerned my comment may become too long, I assure you that my heart is always open & extends to every and all animals & rescuers. I'm a huge animal lover & I truly appreciate the hard work & efforts the animal rescuers' commitment to saving innocent/loving animals! Therefore, I welcome you (@Kandi Ann Brewer) to share your comment(s) about Big John's family members & Colby's Crew Rescue, as an extension to my comment.😊
@notsureiL
Жыл бұрын
My heart melted when he laid down and rolled around :) This is what heaven look like moment.
@joanmacdonald7177
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more! Such a magnificent boy, he deserves only the best! Clearly he is getting that now. ❤️ to the rescue!
@mikerobert7622
Жыл бұрын
@@KandiAnne84 Absolutely
You could tell he was suffering from arthritis when he was struggling to lay down. So happy you have treated all his health issues.
Every work horse deserves a happy retirement. Thank you for rescuing Big John. He’s magnificent and I can tell he’s really appreciative that you took him in.
What a big love bug. I'm so happy for him. Another beautiful gentle giant. Thank you. Who knew that beer is good for horses!!!!
Big John seems like such a sweet horse. Thank you for rescuing him and giving him the best life. ❤
@mikerobert7622
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely true. I totally agree with you on that...
@barbarabuffington6110
Жыл бұрын
gee, I WOULD JUST LIKE TO PAT THAT BIG HORSE. I know he has scars from his hard life, but I'd like to give him some love.❣️🐺🦋
Wow, he is a big horse!!! Big John is also absolutely beautiful. He seems very happy now in his new home. God bless you for saving him.
He deserve this what a beautiful soul breathtaking beautiful
❤ Thank you for giving him a beautiful life now. He deserves the love you’ve shown him.
I adore all horses, but I have always had a huge soft spot for the big ones. They are gentle giants and big goofballs And like every other rescued animal, they are so grateful ❤️🤗
@MamaLauren523
8 ай бұрын
@@NelsonAnthony-sl6ri Warm, muggy and foggy with rain on the way. I hope your weather is a bit better🌞
My grandmaw cracked a beer everyday and lived to 98. I hope this magnificent horse the same longevity.
Thank you so much for rescuing these horses, to save them from slaughter! Humans can be so ignorant of our beautiful animals. They deserve life shown with love and kindness.
It's just amazing. At 7 years old, I fell off. The horse turned around and said, "What's your problem. A true friend.
Big John is one big beautiful boy. I'm so happy he's living his retirement in style with a mouthfuls of beer everyday
Aww your Boy Big John 🐎 horse is finally enjoying his retirement after work hard for 20 yaers . As soon as he got on the grass and ber roll over on his back he was finally free. And he loves yah .Big John. 🐎🐎. ..
He is magnificent. How could anybody send him away!?
Dear sweet soul, he is gorgeous. ❤️
Thank you so MUCH for rescuing the baby!! Horses are regal animals. God bless you. He just needs LOVE.
Thank you so much for your care. This big guy is going to need someone who loves him and you are his blessing. God bless and keep you.
@mikerobert7622
Жыл бұрын
A big Amen for that, such a great love... I will really love to know more about you if you don't mind
Bless you for saving this beautiful creature. I hope he enjoys his retirement. He differently deserves it. ❤️🐴
Colby’s Crew Rescue does so much amazing rescue’s every month…Ally and her team work so hard for those poor neglected and abused horses and donkeys!
@phoebe2234
22 күн бұрын
I follow lee asher and as well as rescuing dogs he has started to rescue horses from the amish, its heart breaking
Beautiful, majestic darling ❤️🧡💛 Bless you all for loving, rescuing, and nurturing him to life and health ❤️♥️💙
I use to ride horses on a daily basis. Nothing compares to galloping on a horse on a trail. This horse is huge, but with that comes a huge heart. I hate to think this horse could have missed out on a better life, free from working. Bless you for saving him. ❤️❤️
@briannadickson2884
Жыл бұрын
That's what they're for. Just not to be abused and uncared for when they are. Dogs work. It just depends
@DieselTreleaver99
Жыл бұрын
Horse must have purpose in its life
@leilal8053
Жыл бұрын
@@DieselTreleaver99 Their "purpose" can be to give joy and companionship to someone.....nor necessarily 2b worked till they drop then discarded.....
I absolutely love this story and can't thank you enough for rescuing this Gentle Giant and the rest.🥰🤗🐎🐴
@louislogan6418
Жыл бұрын
Hello how are you
Horse after my own heart!!! Showed this to my wife to prove a beer a day keeps the doctor away!!! 😁👍🍺
What a wonderful thing you did for this big boy‼️ Now he can relax and live his best life thanks to you.. Bless you for all you do for these precious animals‼️♥️🐴♥️🐴♥️🐴
So great that you gave Big John a chance. His life was all about work and now he gets the TLC he deserves. He looks ten years younger since you saved him!
@elizabethhannah4704
Жыл бұрын
HIS HEART AND SOUL ARE LOVED AND HAPPY AND HAVE COME OUT TO PLAY.
@michelleshaw1211
Жыл бұрын
He really looks like a completely different horse.😁
So glad you adopted Big John and have given a new life in retirement.
I’m in tears, HOW CAN PEOPLE BE SO INHUMANE . Such a beautiful baby, makes me sick. Sometimes I’m sleepless knowing this is happening nationwide. I pray I win the lottery for the animals.🙏
@tiktok11150
8 ай бұрын
Did you know BLM and citizens are allowed to sell horses to Mexico, and Canada slaughter houses for human consumption?
@andicantu6490
8 ай бұрын
I pray you do too.
He is beautiful. Thank you for rescuing this massive and stunning hardworking creature.
Thank you for saving this beautiful boy and for all that you do 🙏🏼🇬🇧
Goodness! You can see his happiness really shine❤❤❤❤
Thanks for making the world a better place one draft horse at a time!
This is what life is all about. Enjoying every step of the way
@debrahowe313
Жыл бұрын
Too bad the godless Amish don't understand that
Wonderful horse and wonderful people who rescued him. Big John is a good name. Glad that he's finally enjoying life. 🥰💗
Thank you SO MUCH for all the rescue work you do!!! This sweetheart is thriving and you have made him so happy!!!🙌🙌🙌♥️♥️♥️
This boy deserves loving every second of hos remaining days..love, love, love him💚💚
Horses are the most beautiful and loyal animals and rewarded with very miserable lives and overworked by humans.
BIGGEST horse I’ve ever seen… also one of the most beautiful. His eyes, you can see his soul. This one really got me. 🙏👏❤️🤞
CONGRATULATIONS BIG JOHN!!! YOU HAVE GOOD PEOPLE NOW!!! AND OTHER GOOD FRIENDS TO LIVE WITH ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🤍🐶🐱🐴🐎🦌🐮🦙🐐🐑🐏🐖🐹🐰🐿 GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!
Loves that beer. A horse after my own heart.
Wow!! John’s just beautiful!!
Awesome beast.....thank you hope he lives a nice retirement
He is so wonderful! Thx for saving him❤️❤️❤️
So happy he's with someone who has compassion! hope he has many pain-free days ahead!
The best heartwarming feel-good story of the day, and I’m really appreciative to have seen it, thank you. Here’s to Big John and other horses just like him enjoying life after working so hard for humans.
I’m so glad you rescued big John he’s Beautiful ❤
What an incredibly big beautiful beast of a horse. So glad to see him living out his golden years in love & comfort-he earned it
Thank You so much for saving this big and beautiful horse. He worked more years of His life, than not., time for the good life, good treatment, and no more work, ever. He may be big, but He is the same as any other horse. He is just adorable when He runs. I love Him. blessings and prayers for the rest of Your long happy and healthy life.I can see how great of a place You have for Your animals. that is so nice. Thanks again.
Thank you, thank you, for giving him a happy home. I’m touched beyond words to see him enjoy life!
I’d totally drink beer with that horse!
Love how he gets a retirement beer.
Engel gibt es! Sie verbergen ihre Flügel! Dieses wunderschöne Pferd wurde von diesen "Menschenengeln" gerettet! Habt noch viel Spass miteinander! "Big Boy" ist in guten Händen und er soll noch alles genießen, was ihm das Leben bietet! Vielen Dank für euer Engagement!💝
Thank you, thank you. I know rescue is heartbreaking at moments but happy times are part of it as well.
God bless you for saving these big, beautiful work horses. They deserve the best retired life possible. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You did the right thing..blessing rain on you.
I love that Big John gets a beer everyday🎉
That is one MAJESTIC beast!!! He's absolutely STUNNING!!! Cheers!! To the beautiful souls that do this work ALL OVER the world!!! Y'all are heaven sent...
Thank you for saving John and the others. You restore my faith in humanity.
@DieselTreleaver99
Жыл бұрын
Get a grip
Wow hey i'm 76 and i dont have a retirement that good. Fantastic ladies you are doing good😇
❤❤❤❤❤thank you so much for saving this beautiful horse!!!!
My gosh what a heartbreaking and heartwarming story all in one. I'm he is finally living his bedtime life..my gosh gets a brewsky everyday! coupled with lots of love and kisses! He couldn't ask for more 😃💝❤💋
Thank you so much for these horse 🐎 rescues. Such beautiful animals!
The big boy deserves to live his remaining days in peace and harmony, 20 yrs of hard graft and hes still a gentle giant, thanks for giving him what remains of his life back.
This is the life I want - a beer a day, lying around & frolicking in the grass - lovely stuff.
He is bigg....i wish i could have him
Both my great-grandfather and grandfather had plow horses. Their horses were never worked to death and they never had scars. When they started showing their age, they were retired to pasture and treated well, as should be done. I will never understand this type of abuse, or condone it.
That is the dream life of every retired veteran. Drinking beer everyday and get care from nice, beautiful and young lady 😆
He is just an oversized snuggle-bunny 😂 bless you for saving BIG John and other draft horses. My mom told me stories about the 2 draft horses used on her family farm and how she and her uncle Harmon would used kindness to work them since they all knew kindness works better than meanness