What's been happening on the farm? WE have a baby donkey and an update on the Belgian Draft horses
Үй жануарлары мен аңдар
Episode 87
What a busy few weeks it has been on the farm! So many things have happened and we want to share everything going on with all the rescued Belgian Draft Horses and other animals on the farm!
First, Blue the donkey that was rescued at the end of last year, she had her baby on April 6th! A beautiful baby girl who we named Violet! Both mom and foal are doing well with no complications.
Our latest three Belgian Draft horses rescued from slaughter have been doing so well! Will has been walking better after getting his stifle joint injected along with his OsPhos injection. We have not introduced him to the herd yet because he needs to gain some more weight and strength. In the afternoons we take him for walks in the pasture. Grace has been receiving her EPM treatments and has started to walk a little better. Once the treatment is completed we will have Dr. Waggoner reassess her to see if she will need a second round of treatment. Grace is doing amazing and enjoying every bit of retirement! Maisie, the 3rd horse we rescued is doing well too! She has been turned out with the rest of the horses and is finding her place in the herd. She is learning to make friends!
Korbin...has left the back yard finally! We moved him into the barn to start getting adjusted to the herd. Geldings will be geldings and there have been a few scuffles but we are working through the issues!
We have also been busy with visitors coming to the farm. Training our new intern, Tarin and starting to plan our therapy program. Most of you know, all the horses on the farm are here for retirement. Our plan was to start a therapy program for people with disabilities. We have started working on our business model for the program and can't wait to share what the plan will look like when completed.
We hope you enjoy this video! Make sure you like, comments and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything happening around here! Because it's never a dull moment!
If you would like to visit the farm, send us an email with the dates you will be in Amarillo, Texas and we will work to set up a time to visit.
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As a growing horse rescue group, we rely on monetary donations to keep the organization moving forward. The Big Hoof Foundation will always be transparent with how your donations are used. 100% of the money we raise goes directly to the rescued horses' bail fees, transport, feed, hay, medical bills, medications, alternative medical treatments, supplements, surgeries, etc. Every dollar raised is for the horses!
Our ability to help these horses is only because of the generous donations from our subscribers and followers! Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Big Hoof Foundation to help us save more of these precious lives from shipping to slaughter and provide them with the care they deserve. Thank you everyone for your continued support in saving these gentle giants! We could not be saving these lives without you!
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If you would like to support us, the one item WE always need is FEED! If you would like to send a gift/donation of feed (Alfa Pro) you can send that through our local feed store, HF & C Amarillo. When you call, tell them you are sending a gift to Fletcher Farms Amarillo/Big Hoof Foundation and they will add the gifts to our account.
Alfa-Pro is a complete pelleted alfalfa mixed with vitamins and minerals all the horses need on a daily basis. Alfa-Pro is $17.45 per bag. They do offer a discount if you purchase by the pallet (40 - 50 pound bags) $16.95 per bag if purchased by the pallet. WE go through 6 pallets per month to feed all 22 horses (440 pounds per day)!
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So many horses in the afternoon of their lifes. And in the middle of them all a little baby donkey is born! Isn't life wonderful? Thks for sharing, dear Julie❣️
It's wonderful how good Grace feels. It's just great that you are able to rescue and retire these great old animals. Your new baby is adorable.
@mj.merdian3497
2 ай бұрын
Violet! Welcome!
Korben is magnificent! I am glad he is meeting the herd. 😊❤. Maisie is wonderful! She wants to be friends with everyone, even after all she has been through! ❤❤. Love Fletcher Farms and The Big Hoof Foundation!! 😊❤
It's SO wonderful to see Will Grace & Massie doing so well!!! Having the time of their lives & enjoying their much deserved retirement. God bless all who donate to help continue the rescues & other things involved. Biggest thanks to Julie, Corey & staff. May God reward you greatly!
Imagine without you Guys this Beautiful baby Donkey would never seen the daylight but probably slaughtered with her Mother…😮 Look as these giant Ears…❤❤❤So lovely seeing these Oldies having so much fun….❤❤❤
It’s beyond my comprehension how these Amish treat their Horses. There is a special place in Hell for anyone who abuses These Gentle Giants. God Bless you All At Fletcher Farm🙏
@IzzaMeanCat
3 ай бұрын
They don't treat their people any better. Alot of unreported crimes.
@mariacrum3428
3 ай бұрын
Especially since the horses provide so much for them.😢
@NoChance797
2 ай бұрын
@@IzzaMeanCat Not all Amish are the same. There are 40+ different sects, all with different rules. One sect can be drastically different than another.
@IzzaMeanCat
2 ай бұрын
@Right2Carry1911 I know all too much about the Amish. You won't change my mind nor will I believe anything you say.
@NoChance797
2 ай бұрын
@@IzzaMeanCat "I'm a bigot and I won't change". Congratulations! 🙄
Julie, thanks for the update! It seems to be a really happy spring on the farm. So many things to smile about and everyone is healthy at the same time. We know you're so, so busy with the herd. Somehow you found the time for us and that is very much appreciated.
I love your updates and that baby donkey is so sweet. Thank you again for saving all of them❤
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Fletcher Farms is such a blessing to these beautiful horses! Thank you for all you do. ❤
Amazing that an approved stallion ends up at a slaughter house. People on one hand are horrible, and then their are people like you. Thank you for saving them.
WOW JULIE.....Korbin is a Huge, Magnificent horse. No wonder he was used for breeding. Sure glad he's at your farm. Will is a good looking horse and little Grace are both seem to know they are HOME and don't have to worry anymore. I'm curious to see how Grace is doing a year from now. She looks happy & not in pain & hopefully the EPM treatment should help a bit!! I remember when you started with only Jack the donkey and the original six Belgian's.....since then your sanctuary/retirement & horse resort has really expanded. God bless everyone involved with your organizations.❤❤
@cyndi.K9090
27 күн бұрын
Try holding the treat in the palm of your hand, instead of trying to use your fingers to give it to them.
I adore these majestic horses , you and Corey should be proud of what you have achieved. ❤️❤️🇬🇧
It's really wonderful to see the 3 new Belgians doing so well especially Grace, the meds have really worked well for her and long may this improvement continue and baby donkeys.....oh my goodness they are just the cutest🐴🐎🐴
Congratulations Blue on your very very beautiful baby Violet. You are one lucky donkey to have been rescued. You are a very caring mama. I am guessing you have had foals before Blue but you and Violet will be able to stay together this time. Love all the horses, Korban is very beautiful. Glad he is getting to meet the herd. Blessings to all 🙏🌠💖🇨🇦
Omg!! Sooooo adorable that they are in the best place possible to be happy and healthy. The only thing you and your husband don't do is let them all come inside the house to visit you😂❤ I just love you guys. You both have the biggest hearts
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Absolutely adore your videos, Julie. Thank you. Violet is too precious for words. What a clever mama Blue is. So good to watch the interaction and the usual horse behaviour with Korbin and the herd. Dying to see Liam's story. He is my fav x
Violet, what a lovely name you have chosen for the baby ❤
Blue is very protective. Good job mama.😊
Maisie seems like a peacemaker. And Violet is too cute!
Another wonderful update video! A tip for the visitor so you don't drop the treat and protect your fingers, just hold your hand out flat with the treat resting in the palm of your hand. The horse will be able to grab it and your fingers will be safe.
Thanks for the update, Julie🙏 What a joy to see these wonderful and happy animals in horse paradise! You and Cory are angels on earth, thanks for your amazing work day by day🙏 Much love from Germany 👋❤😊
@lianeschwarzwalder7289
3 ай бұрын
Hallo Ute geht es dir gut an der See? Grüße aus dem Schwarzwald ❤️ Liane 🇩🇪
@u_maru4797
3 ай бұрын
@@lianeschwarzwalder7289 Moin Liane! Ja, danke der Nachfrage😊...langsam wird es auch hier oben im Norden warm und sonnig, ich habe jetzt 2 Wochen Urlaub, die ich direkt am Strand in Pelzerhaken (ganz kleiner Ostseeort) verbringen werde, ist nicht so überlaufen wie Timmendorf usw und wunderschön zum Runterkommen. Ich liebe es, stundenlang über die Weite des Meeres zu schauen, das erdet die Seele( hahaha, bin nicht esotherisch angehaucht oder so) ich liebe eben das Meer, das Rauschen der Wellen, die salzige Luft, das Kreischen der Möwen und noch viel mehr😊 bin halt ein Nordlicht...und das ist das Beeindruckende an Deutschland , die unterschiedlichsten, traumhaft schönen Landschaften von Nord bis Süd, und die unglaubliche Historie, die unser Land aufzuweisen hat (ausgenommen 33-45) ich liebe Deutschland, unsere Freiheit, die Demokratie und unsere Errungenschaften, ich kann es nicht verstehen, dass viele Menschen in unserem Land, dieses so schlecht reden😢....und ich wünsche mir endlich Frieden auf der Welt🌏🕊☮🌏 oh, sorry für die lange Antwort...ich sende dir ganz herzliche Ostseegrüsse❤ ⚓⛵🌊☀️ und wünsche dir einen schönen Sonntag🤗😘 Ute
@lianeschwarzwalder7289
3 ай бұрын
@@u_maru4797 Dann wünsche ich dir einen schönen Urlaub - momentan haben wir noch schönes Wetter, aber nächste Woche ist nochmal Schnee angesagt 😭. Und wir haben wenigstens Tierschutzgesetze was man von den Staaten ja nicht behaupten kann. Liebe Grüße ❤️ Liane
@u_maru4797
3 ай бұрын
@@lianeschwarzwalder7289 vielen Dank, liebe Liane🙏❤ Schnee ? Oh nein, bitte nicht, aber es ist April... Du hast völlig Recht, in Sachen Tierschutz muss sich in den Staaten etwas tun, diese grauenvollen Auktionen gehören verboten, sowie Big Lick und Pferderennen und und und...von dem Umgang der Amish mit ihren Tieren, ganz zu schweigen🙈 wie großartig, dass es Menschen wie Julie und Cory gibt! Freue mich auf's nächste "Treffen" mit dir, habe eine schöne Woche☀️🌷🌹 alles Liebe, Ute😘
It is so interesting seeing Korben meeting and greeting the other horses! I think he's probably never been allowed to interact with other horses much because he was used for breeding only, and when that's the case, that is all the stud horses want to do. So it will be exciting to see him learn for the first time in his life, just how to get along with a herd of horses! Thank you for keeping us updated, and including us in your wonderful life!
They all so so good beautiful ❤️❤️ !! Would love to hear the story about marty. The baby donkey is adorable ❤ thankyou for saving these precious lives.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Once Korbin gets acclimated to the herd and time increases after his gelding, the stallion behavior should lessen a bit. Being gelded at a later time in life will not totally erase the learned behaviors he acquired over his life. He should be a fine horse and could end up herd leader? We shall see. Thank you for what you do!!!!
Adorable how the other donkeys and horses were so interested in the baby.
I have been watching since you only had 3 horses. I do love Drafts! I wish my Social Security would stretch far enough to donate but, I love your videos and I look forward to your updates.
I have to admit something....I have a crush on Korbin!!❤
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
Everyone does!
Lovely to see what is happening with your beautiful horses, and congratulations on your adorable baby donkey! I live in Sweden and watch each and every one of your videos. I so admire what you do, your love and compassion towards these wonderful creatures! Please tell your friend to feed the horses snacks the correct way, by keeping her hand flat. This makes it much easier for them to take the snack without dropping it, and is also much safer for your friend!
Thank you for the upload, Julie. Wonderful news about mamaBlue and baby.✨️💖✨️💕✨️
What a positive vortex your farm is. My heart is all warmed up watching your update before getting out of bed this morning . I’m ready to start my day. Big love to all of you at FF!
Love to watch the updates on everyone 🎉❤ Blue & Violet are to adorable 🥰 Glad to hear that everyone is doing well. Thank you for doing what you do & saving these Beautiful horses to give them their best rest of their life!! Belgian Draught horses are one of my favorite draft breeds. Again Thank you!!!
Grace is looking SO much better since her first EPM treatment!! That baby donkey is sassy! 🙌🏻♥️
Rescuing all these horses from slaughter is amazing. You give them love and affection and the opportunity to lhave a peaceful and happy retirement. I enjoy so much watching your videos. Congrats on the birth of the baby donkey. She is absolutely adorable. Good luck to you Julie. Wish you all the best.❤
I just love the verbal interaction between Korbin and the other boys. Julie - what you both have created is just wonderful. I wish you every continuing success with all the horses. xx
Good to see everybody are doing well. Blue is a good mamma 💙 little Violet is very pretty. Long legs. She might be taller then her mom when she gets growing up! ❤ I love your orange cat following you around every where you go. 😊 such a sweet supervisor❤
@blessedfire365xgf
3 ай бұрын
I have a tuxedo cat 😺
Hi Terrin, welcome to our world!! I think you will love working with everyone and the big babies especially Freya ❤. To know you are doing God's work here on earth, you will have emence blessings, my dear.😇🙏👍
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! We enjoy having Tarin here and she’s such a big help with taking care of the horses.
I miss seeing videos of the horses. I hope I get to see a new one soon. Miss seeing Charlie, Korbin, Liam and Anna!!
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
Ай бұрын
Just uploaded a new video explaining why we have been away for a minute.
Hi, Julie. If you were to put a little mobile home on your property and rent it out as an Air B&B and allow people to come spend a few days or a week helping care for the horses... you would have so many takers. I would come in a heartbeat.
@kerylcooper2314
22 күн бұрын
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Congrats on beautiful baby donkey and Grace is amazing. And glad other horses are doing well ❤
What a dream to love on these gentle giants all the time. I can understand taking my vacation there.❤
Congratulations on the new baby❤❤❤ So sweet!!! Thanks for sharing, they are All so sweet! Good job guys!!!
Why does the young helper not flatten her right hand out and put the treat in the palm of her hand. That way the horse can easily get the treat without all the dropping treats.
Welcome baby Violet! So precious 🥹 To watch Corbin meet the herd is so special! And he did really good. To see him with Amelia was so, so sweet! To see the whole herd makes my heart sing. I have been on the journey with you and watching the videos for so long, it just makes me so happy to see all of the horses! You are really doing such an amazing job with them and they are incredibly lucky to have found your way to you! „Good lip action“ had me in fits 😂😂😂
Thank you, Julie, everything looks great. Welcome, little Violet, and a proud and protective Blue, over her. Violet is soooo sweet. I'm glad both momma and baby are healthy. Thank you for showing or telling us everyone's name. What's the Golden Tabby's name. Horses ARE special and grateful for your passion for these beautiful horses, so deserving of retirement, love, and sanctuary. Thank you again on the update.
Heavens, Grace gives a whole new meaning to the term "swaybacked". Will this create future medical needs? I have only just found your channel and am loving everything you do, it is definitely time someone fought for these gentle giants, who all to often are literally worked to death for us humans and their reward is that horrendous journey to Mexico with no food or water. I have seen horses loaded up in appalling conditions including obvious broken bones especially legs. The transporters are overcrowded and when a horse goes down they don't care. The hauliers prefer the big draft horses as they are paid by weight. May god bless you and your very special herd.
Very protective of her baby. You can look but don’t touch . 😂
Miss you much, hope to hear from you guys soon
Mama blue look at those ears WOW 👌 baby violet is so cute bless them and you❤❤❤❤
Try a couple of bags of stall wood pellets around water trough. Works great. Never gravel, gives them stone bruises.
In case you haven’t seen her. Bowie has a direct ship Belgian mare in real trouble. Appreciate what you do and that you can’t save them all. Thank you for sharing your journey. Lot 2692 - 5/25
New baby donkey is absolutely adorable mama blue it looks great that baby doggy does not know we could do what you said is so cute to see. Congratulations❤
What a wonderful picture? Horses, birds and the other donkeys all looking in on the new born. Like an old fashioned Disney film lol. 😊
Who gives them baths that would be very interesting and an all day experience!
@daledykstra8898
2 ай бұрын
Do they get shaven from there winter coat?
I don’t know how you do it all. Just amazing. Thank you for saving all of these beautiful horses. And donkeys. And dogs. And cats. And everything.💕
Thank you, Julie, for the update. Grace's sway back could also be due to a lot of foals along with the other two things you mentioned. I've seen it happen with other horses who were just used as brood mares every year. Never having a year off between foals. It can cause a sway back as well. Your friend, who delivers foals every year between December and January, and have been doing so for 30+ years, and I've been in the horse industry in one form or another for over 50 years, from Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
@ruthbickerstaffe1915
3 ай бұрын
Jennifer nice to see you on this channel too. 💖🌠🍀🇨🇦
@jenniferlehman326
3 ай бұрын
@@ruthbickerstaffe1915 Nice to see you!! I hope you had a nice Easter!! Jenn 💖
@lianeschwarzwalder7289
3 ай бұрын
Hi Jenn unfortunately YT don't send my answer to you - your friend from Germany ❤️ Liane 🇩🇪
@ruthbickerstaffe1915
3 ай бұрын
@@jenniferlehman326 I had a nice but very quiet Easter. Weather was not great, looking forward to longer days and some sunshine !!!!💖
@jenniferlehman326
3 ай бұрын
@ruthbickerstaffe1915 We had great weather here, but we're also looking forward to the longer days and sunshine as well!! Longer daylight hours means I can work the 3 horses I have in for training easier.
Have not had any udates for awhile…praying all is well at the farm…
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
Ай бұрын
Just uploaded a new video explaining why we have been away for a minute.
@WhyLie706
Ай бұрын
I live here in Amarillo..I could go by and check on them if needed
Korbin is stunningly gorgeous. I am so glad to see him getting introduced. I am sure he will find his place and friends among your group. I am also glad to see you are getting help around the barn, too. There is always something to be done. Hopefully, new grasses are starting to pop up in the grazing field for the horses. Thank you for the updates!
Watching Corbin introduce himself to the others is fascinating. How does he establish his position in the hierarchy? Is it as simple as the horse that doesn’t yield to him is the one above him, and all thoughts who yield are beneath him?
I enjoy watching how the horses, donkeys, goats even the cats are looking for you. The all love to be near! Hercules and Maysi where nose booping like to little shy ones, to cute! And Violet, what a pretty name, I found her little lip spreading very adorable! I was looking for that update, thank you ✌🏻
Thank you for the update! 🎉 Congrats on the newest addition Violet 💕 🥰
Violet is all ears and legs. Adorable!💖💖
Violet is just the cutest addition. Glad you rescued Blue in time. Liam, Liam ... can't wait. I want to come work for you! Long commute from Missouri, though.
❤really enjoy these updates. Thank you
Great work. I live in Vermont and get to drive by a farm that as around a dozen Belgian Draft Horses. In the summer they show them pulling a fancy cart. A couple of years ago they had three foals born on the farm which was amazing to see them grow up.
Love hearing about all the goings on. Thank you for all you do for these lovely beasts.
Miss you guys so much. Good to see a video.
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
It has been busy around here as always!
She is so Adorable and cute and the mama is so cute and sweet ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just found your channel, thankyou for the wonderful work in saving these beautiful animals and taking the time to love and care for them. Some I know have had a terrible existence up until now, it's great the they learn people can care and love them and not all humans are bad. I look forward to many more videos and getting to know everyone well. Watching and following from the UK. Bless you all ❤❤❤
The baby is such a gift in so many ways, thank you for doing this rescue and caring so much about these beautiful horses.
It’s always interesting the “talking” that goes on with them
❤ grats on the new baby! Thank you for all you are doing and thanks for the invite. I would love to visit and talk about everything. See everyone.❤
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely!! Let us know when you would like to visit!
@nicem8746
3 ай бұрын
It’s the cutest, yeah!
Thank you so much for your incredible work for these horses. Greetings from Germany.😊
Great work Julie❣️ always love and rest for all💋💋💋🙏👏✌️❣️
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
That amazing to hear. Congratulations! On the new therapy building. They are adorable horses ❤.
your herd is looking good! Grace is such a trucker! your new baby is adorable! Blessings All-Ways!
Wonderful to see how well all your animals feel. Congratulations 🎉 to the baby donky! 😍 Love ❤ and greetings from Germany
Ahhh she’s so sweet. Congratulations. 💋❤️🫏
Joyus blessings. Lord bless all of and the horses!!
You got a chocolate baby! Adorable! Good job momma!
Thank you so much for all the hard, selfless work you do to help those who can't help themselves.
Beautiful baby❤
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Yay so great to see you back Julie. I suspected you folks have been very busy. Blue’s baby Violet is sooo cute!
Maisy loves sll the geldings 😂
Hi Fletcher Farms! Just dropping in to say hi. Hope you all are okay through this flooding. 🙏💕🙏
Korbin may be a handful having been a sire and being proud cut. If any of the mares go into heat, he may try to mount them.
Handsome new guy, love belgians❤❤❤
Dios los bendiga grandemente por ayudar a los caballitos ❤🙏
just wondering if all is ok on the farm, had no updates. certainly hope you guys are all well
You guys are doing such important work!!! ❤
@FletcherFarmsAmarillo
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
What's happening over there? Are you all right? Hope you are able to let us know soon. We miss you!❤❤❤
Wish you would post way more often
All these horses must think they've died and gone to heaven thank you so much for giving then a wonderful life
Grace looks like she has been left in a far-too-small harness for years, and it has moulded her spine that way, i am so glad you checked she isnt in pain, she is cheeky! 💖💖
Do ever rescue Draft Mules? They are my favorite ... love all your drafts they are lovely. ❤
Hello Julie, I haven't seen any new updates since this video. I hope you all are alright & you haven't had any Tornados. Please, let us know what is going on. Just worried about you.❤
Nice sharing❤❤❤ Full support🥰
Hello from Germany, NEWS from Amarillo ?
Grace may get some improvement in her sway. Scratching her tummy under the sway stimulates her to pull her spine up. Done regularly for a time can give her an improvement.
Sad not permitted to click like button. Happy everything is going well and you have a sweet addition.
Such great progress. I'd love to see you create a GOFUND ME for sun shelters/ water catchment system and storage in your pastures. i know that high altitude summer heat is brutal and you really need those. Rig them to also be water collectors with a catch gutter wrap, and factor that cost into you dollar request. YOU CAN DO IT, PEOPLE WILL HELP! Also, ask for your area compatible pasture seed and reseed those pastures in Fall when rain comes with perennial forage grasses. GO GIRL!!
@jillmarie4155
Ай бұрын
I'd donate for this ..... great ideas
@peacenow4456
Ай бұрын
@@jillmarie4155 "If you build it, they will come." I'm so proud of her for the wonderful work she does. I hope she reads her comments and tries it. Thx for having a big heart too!