I Rescued a Slaughter Horse - The DARK TRUTH behind the horse racing industry

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Follow my rescue horse Romeo as he transforms from a thin Off the track thoroughbred to a healthy, promising showjumping prospect and eventer. You won’t believe his transformation in this horse before and after video! Rescuing a healthy young OTTB from slaughter has been a very rewarding and steep learning experience. I do my best, so I hope you can overlook my mistakes during his training.
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  • @KR_All.Around.Equestrian
    @KR_All.Around.Equestrian3 ай бұрын

    He’s absolutely amazing!!! His coat went from almost a buckskin to a seal brown!!! You’ve done amazing work with him and I’m sure you can get some good money out of him he’s like a dream horse so me!

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    I know he completely changed color!! and personality. He is SO sweet

  • @user-tg5vs1xz5x
    @user-tg5vs1xz5x2 ай бұрын

    I bought a horse from the meat man (UK terminology ) was a 3yr old in a dreadful way feet like clogs, malniurished, ring worm, got bloods done luckily he was only anemic got that sorted along with his deworming, feet took a lot longer. Spent a lot of time out in the field with my others, he is now 8yrs old and we are about to start our 1st season at 3 star level in eventing. Please keep us all updated with your progress, and journey through life together 👍🇬🇧🏇🏇🏇

  • @nicem8746
    @nicem87467 күн бұрын

    Sugary grass can cause founder, if introduced too fast or too much. He’s lovely, thanks for helping and hanging in there with him.

  • @suzycue9278
    @suzycue92783 ай бұрын

    Thank you for rescuing this gorgeous boy Romeo. The world needs more people like you. ❤️

  • @ange1mom438
    @ange1mom43818 күн бұрын

    Poor love suffered and with love and attention you have a beautiful horse. He will do amazing things given half a chance. Well done and thank you for giving a life back.❤️

  • @Star.s_editz
    @Star.s_editz3 ай бұрын

    I loved this! It's amazing to see you and him over come the problems you had along he way and how he seems like a completely different horse!

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊❤

  • @Cfanning048

    @Cfanning048

    Ай бұрын

    Just give me a notice if no one sold him I need a jumping horse I do feel racing and I want to try it Jumping

  • @archie-sturniolosversion
    @archie-sturniolosversion3 ай бұрын

    No way thats the same horse! Poor boy! He's gorge!

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, yes he is amazing

  • @Elin_SaddleSeat_Eq
    @Elin_SaddleSeat_Eq2 ай бұрын

    My trainer bought a horse from her friend who had just rescued him from the slaughter house. She started putting my sister on him because she didn’t really have a horse that she got along with super well. They instantly clicked, and her and my trainer have been working with him, and he is now a thriving saddle seat horse (with a few problems ofc, but he is working on it)!! This was very inspiring, thank you!!!

  • @Sandra72728
    @Sandra727283 ай бұрын

    Sadly the racing industry is brutal, i grew up with my parents being big fans of this sport and them having friends that had a horse racing stable in Germany.These people started training the horses at 1,5 years old, and the horses started going to competitions at just 2 years, sometimes older (the competitions are pure stress for them, some even get their tongue tied to their lower jaw so that they are better to control 😢).They were in their stables 23 hours and had 1 hour of intensive training every day (definitely very depressing). All of this is sadly very normal in every racing stable. Mostly the horses have to stop their career at 4 or younger because of injuries like tendon ruptures and they are getting sold for very low prices or even brought to the slaughterhouse. When they come to the new owner, they are often very traumatized and hard to work and ride with. So they are getting sold and sold and sold, because no owner is able to handle them. At the end they are most likely to end up at the slaughter house.I feel so incredibly sad for these horses and i am so happy that you saved him!

  • @toriwolf5978

    @toriwolf5978

    3 ай бұрын

    Aww that’s so sad poor horses don’t have much of a life at the track..😢 it’s so nice when someone saves one from the slaughter house give them a second chance at a great life❤

  • @paulawinstead5660

    @paulawinstead5660

    3 ай бұрын

    "some even get their tongue tied to their lower jaw so that they are better to control". FALSE. Tongue tying is not for "control".🙄 One doesn't control a horse by tying its tongue to the lower jaw. "Tongue ties are designed to keep the horse’s airway open by preventing the soft palate from displacing. By holding the tongue in place, they ensure that the airway remains unobstructed, allowing the horse to breathe freely".

  • @Luandpenny

    @Luandpenny

    2 ай бұрын

    Horses deserve better than to be races. My mare is an OTTB and she hates bits so much. She also get really nervous and I got her when she was 15. Her owner worked really hard with her but then she got really hurt. 6 months later k pretty much have this horse with no muscle in the middle of winter being ridden every so often. Now (8 months after purchase) she is getting over her nerves, jumping 60cm consistently being ridden about once a week (or whenever my mom comes out) and we are making so much progress

  • @HollyJordan15
    @HollyJordan152 ай бұрын

    He’s stunning. Thank you for looking after him. I can’t bear racing or people who starve & abuse animals.

  • @StonyRC
    @StonyRC21 күн бұрын

    DAMN good job. Excellent turnaround in this horses life.

  • @lindanorris2455
    @lindanorris245519 күн бұрын

    ROMEO SAYS: WOW! I AM AT THE BEACH! WOW! OUT OF SLAUGHTER AND AT THE BEACH, ALIVE! GOOD FOR ROMEO!

  • @emilysworld1575
    @emilysworld15753 ай бұрын

    thank you so much for saving him,poor boy,you and him deserve the world ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @matthewalexander2436
    @matthewalexander24363 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful boy.. God bless you both. ❤💔❤

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @user-rr8lz7rs1v
    @user-rr8lz7rs1v3 ай бұрын

    He is a beautiful horse he is lucky to have you❤

  • @talithaf1804
    @talithaf18043 ай бұрын

    Loved the content, I'm glad there are people like you around to give him a second chance.

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching ❤❤

  • @nickygentle9246
    @nickygentle9246Ай бұрын

    I love your approach. Hes incredible 😍

  • @Indi_eq
    @Indi_eq3 ай бұрын

    Romeo is my dream horse

  • @kao9379
    @kao93793 ай бұрын

    He’s so beautiful. Thank you for saving him!❤❤

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, yes he is very special ❤

  • @plsstop7242
    @plsstop72423 ай бұрын

    That's a lot in 6 months! Amazing work.

  • @Luandpenny
    @Luandpenny2 ай бұрын

    That’s incredible transformation

  • @Dart_on_paws
    @Dart_on_paws2 ай бұрын

    Is this a same horse!? You have done a really good job!

  • @Livxbonnyx
    @Livxbonnyx2 ай бұрын

    You’ve done such a great job with him so far, keep it up! I aspire to be an Equestrain like you one day ❤

  • @user-sk2hy2uk5x
    @user-sk2hy2uk5x2 ай бұрын

    WELL DONE! 👍

  • @natalie_panciera
    @natalie_panciera3 ай бұрын

    i love him so much! he is adorable ❤️ i love thoroughbreds so much! i wish i had one of my own. i love to see these transformations and this is truly amazing!

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you❤ he is very special

  • @tinadano3089
    @tinadano30893 ай бұрын

    He is a gorgeous boy, best of luck

  • @EmeraldHH
    @EmeraldHH3 ай бұрын

    That’s so sad! This is amazing of you to do this for just some bad shape thoroughbred. ❤❤

  • @NDM413
    @NDM4132 ай бұрын

    Amazing work! Love your inspirational journey and great way to start finding his safe next home via posting his journey. This will attract a wonderful buyer.💛.

  • @helenehoward6294
    @helenehoward62942 ай бұрын

    He has a lovely movement

  • @petrariesmeijer8443
    @petrariesmeijer84432 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @natalie_panciera
    @natalie_panciera3 ай бұрын

    i keep watching this vid over and over just because i love how you did such an amazing job❤️ i almost rescued a ex race as well but than my barn didn’t want to take care of him😔 and i had no where else to keep him.

  • @rufuswimberly7196
    @rufuswimberly71962 ай бұрын

    I like him, nice-looking horse 🐎

  • @MaesynSnyderOffical
    @MaesynSnyderOffical3 ай бұрын

    He was probably retired from racing because he didn’t win enough money!

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah probably!

  • @rexietielrex2121
    @rexietielrex21213 ай бұрын

    Love this! ❤

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Yay thank you!! I will try to do an update soon ❤

  • @rexietielrex2121

    @rexietielrex2121

    3 ай бұрын

    @@stable-talk can’t wait to see it! ❤

  • @vickipratt1204
    @vickipratt12042 ай бұрын

    Loved this 😊😊 he's sore in his left hind - if you look at his canter he leaves it behind a lot. Could explain his trouble centering right as they strike off opposite hind. A good body worker should help him 😊

  • @janethowe4716
    @janethowe47163 ай бұрын

    Great job!

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching!❤❤

  • @Lstnmbnzegrl
    @Lstnmbnzegrl2 ай бұрын

    Go bridleless ❤

  • @linnyw1072
    @linnyw10723 ай бұрын

    This is so amazing

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Yay thank you, happy you enjoyed the video ❤

  • @linnyw1072

    @linnyw1072

    3 ай бұрын

    @@stable-talk I f I had a place for him ,I would love him.

  • @laurengilson4698
    @laurengilson46983 ай бұрын

    I’d love to buy him off you xx

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Email me nadine@prohorse.com.au if you’re actually interested 😊

  • @falcolf
    @falcolf3 ай бұрын

    Romeo is wonderful, such a handsome guy❤❤❤

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤ and he has the sweetest personality

  • @kimcain5895
    @kimcain58953 ай бұрын

    Good job

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤❤

  • @alisav8394
    @alisav83942 ай бұрын

    Great video! Just one suggestion for next time: a lot of trainers believe that if a horse is strong, the rider should work more on groundwork and training in general instead of just switching to a stronger bit.

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    Ай бұрын

    its a weaker/softer bit

  • @debrabish1494
    @debrabish14943 ай бұрын

    You are an angel-just of course get the kindest home-that is the most important-you are amazing!!!!!!Love him--I have 2 rescues at my home forever. They are like twins Bay with whire-on is draft and TB and Half Dutch-given to me with malnutrition and I could not touch her-even now if she feels not full she gets edgy-she is an easy keeper-The other was a baby mustang -Morgan DNA starved -without meaning to at a rescue with dusty horrible donated hay They are both blooming and loved now.

  • @elipiazzon544
    @elipiazzon5442 ай бұрын

    Wow

  • @donnie9455
    @donnie94553 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @kalieciccarelli5910
    @kalieciccarelli59103 ай бұрын

    I have a question how long did it take you to do all this I have a resource that I got from an option and I’m wondering because I can’t write her yet

  • @Dubstequtie
    @Dubstequtie3 ай бұрын

    0:24 Why do you use the random spin wheel site sound effect for your intro? LOL

  • @floweringplumb4678
    @floweringplumb46783 ай бұрын

    A wonderful job at this rescue horse rehabilitation for good health and training. So sad to see horses that have such potential are not given proper care and sent to slaughter because they may not have shown a profit on the race track. I hope that the next owner will give him all that he needs for a good life free of abuse and starvation.

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤ I try my best :)

  • @Cfanning048
    @Cfanning048Ай бұрын

    So I have a barrel horse but I want to try jumping so just give me a notice if you didn’t sell it or if you sold them because I really am looking into one I’ll have to ask my parents but I think you’ll be good

  • @annabellesvlogs3602
    @annabellesvlogs36023 ай бұрын

    I might be able to buy him mattering on how much your asking. Can he do western or just show jumping?

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes I ride western on trails now ❤ Im gonna keep him throughout this year though.

  • @annabellesvlogs3602

    @annabellesvlogs3602

    3 ай бұрын

    @@stable-talk I was considering buying him in like 1 to 2 years

  • @annabellesvlogs3602

    @annabellesvlogs3602

    3 ай бұрын

    That is if your selling him

  • @HorsePower11
    @HorsePower113 ай бұрын

    This is not hate but when did she use or start to you spurs Also well done ❤

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, yes I dont use spurs on him ❤

  • @Kingdomall
    @Kingdomall3 ай бұрын

    I'm only asking because I'm curious, but why did you leave twice for relatively long periods during his training? (iirc once for a full month and second time for 3 weeks) I don't really get that.

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    I like giving my young horses breaks in their training ☺️ to play in turnouts with other horses. they come back calmer and happier. I want them to think training is fun so don’t want to overdo it.

  • @mchjsosde

    @mchjsosde

    2 ай бұрын

    Very different from the stereotypical "horse training" most people (me included!) see in movies and tv. I'm glad it's not always like how it's depicted :)​@@stable-talk

  • @kittygaming3878Therian
    @kittygaming3878Therian3 ай бұрын

    How did his coat change?

  • @Lonuw

    @Lonuw

    3 ай бұрын

    season change, I have a buckskin and she changes from almost white to dark beige. Horses coat change with seasons amount of hair, sun, feed

  • @kittygaming3878Therian

    @kittygaming3878Therian

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Lonuw k

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    I think from lack of nutrients his coat faded, and he came from summer in Texas which probably sunbleached his coat too

  • @Ozunicorn1

    @Ozunicorn1

    3 ай бұрын

    Very big coat colour change. I've never seen anything like that.

  • @KyraPlayZroblox
    @KyraPlayZrobloxАй бұрын

    ROMEO NO WAY MY HORSE IS CALLED ROMEO HE IS A SEAL BROWN NEW FOREST PONY

  • @Ozunicorn1
    @Ozunicorn13 ай бұрын

    Why has his colour completely changed?

  • @kxtulapsi

    @kxtulapsi

    3 ай бұрын

    The coat colour can depend on the season and the individual's overall health, along with age of course :)

  • @carolweideman1905
    @carolweideman19053 ай бұрын

    The person who starved him sounds like someone who should not be allowed to own any animals.

  • @pamprendergast3176
    @pamprendergast31762 ай бұрын

    Get your money out of him and more . He’s worth it and so are you .

  • @DAC_eq
    @DAC_eq3 ай бұрын

    Where was he in placement in yhe race?

  • @MissJools11

    @MissJools11

    3 ай бұрын

    ^Where did he place in the race?

  • @DAC_eq

    @DAC_eq

    3 ай бұрын

    @@MissJools11 I had autocorrect on and was typing with one finger. I assure you that my English is refined and I do not need need any corrections to make myself so esoterically clear.

  • @margodphd

    @margodphd

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@DAC_eqEsoteric, meaning " intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest". The opposite of "clear".

  • @DAC_eq

    @DAC_eq

    3 ай бұрын

    @@margodphd one) wow, you had to search up the word and blather back the Google definition. Two) esoteric does mean that only some people would know what you mean, but I'm saying that I don't need any corrections because people will know what I'm taking about. Esoterically clear in this case means clear for a certain group. Therefore, one can describe this as being that I need no corrections due to the fact that only a certain group of people won't know what I mean. Like, damn you didn't have to create so much dissonance and be so onerous.

  • @mckenzygay
    @mckenzygay2 ай бұрын

    6 months? Holy cow! Amazing work! Hope for the best! 😊

  • @user-vq1ys6rc7v
    @user-vq1ys6rc7v2 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂🤭🔥

  • @jackhopkins4679
    @jackhopkins46796 күн бұрын

    I hate to see horses or any animal starved

  • @lindanorris2455
    @lindanorris245519 күн бұрын

    FREAKIN SUE THE PREVIOUS OWNERS TYE AE DISGUSTING!

  • @kawaiikoala905
    @kawaiikoala9053 ай бұрын

    Don’t buy horses that were supposed to be slaughtered tho 😭😊

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    He was rescued before making it to the slaughterhouse ❤

  • @margodphd

    @margodphd

    3 ай бұрын

    Why not? All around the world many horses who never had a chance are sent off to slaughter...

  • @ChristineR02
    @ChristineR022 ай бұрын

    🤮🤮🤮

  • @FnafxCeren_wq5

    @FnafxCeren_wq5

    2 ай бұрын

    shut up kiddo

  • @Wackyponies

    @Wackyponies

    Ай бұрын

    Huh

  • @MissJools11
    @MissJools113 ай бұрын

    Instead of saying doing good, currect english is to say doing well. #Wellwellwell!!! #Learncorrectenglish!!! Also, I see you use draw/running reins. They should be banned!!!

  • @stable-talk

    @stable-talk

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry, I will try to improve my English ❤. Its my second language

  • @DAC_eq

    @DAC_eq

    3 ай бұрын

    ^correct. Also saying I'm doing good is grammatically correct. It's informal English, but not slang or extremely informal. ^that you use

  • @Rosalie733

    @Rosalie733

    3 ай бұрын

    @MissJools11 How about YOU learn another language before you complain about someone who mastered a second language commendably. Plus, you even misspelled your own comment 😂 It’s “correct”, not “currect”. And drawreins are not abusive. If used correctly they are extremely beneficial in teaching the horse to activate it’s back muscles.

  • @paulawinstead5660

    @paulawinstead5660

    3 ай бұрын

    Missjools11: Another "keyboard horse trainer" who has never owned, ridden or trained a horse spouting off nonsense. If using draw reins is considered abusive take your anger and direct it towards the "Big Lick" TWH's.. There is the REAL abuse. I dare ya to pull up videos of these "big lick" TWH's and their "training" and it doesn't involve draw reins.

  • @DAC_eq

    @DAC_eq

    3 ай бұрын

    @@paulawinstead5660 exactly. It's not even constructive. Just saying 'oh that's not right and your abusive'. Not asking questions or seeing if it's above level etc. Also dressage horses don't always have draw reins and rolkur is massively abusive.

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