🐴 RESCUE HORSE ~ BLIND IN ONE EYE and PAINFUL BACK gets CHIRO ADJUSTMENT | Animal Cracker

Zurah is a 12 year old Belgian (breed) Draft Horse. She is blind in the left eye. She was rescued from slaughter and bought to Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue. She had lameness issues, bad hooves, and other issues from an abused and neglected life. After amazing care at the Rescue Farm, many of her issues are getting better or resolved. Her "feet" are much better, her lameness is much improved, but she still has tenderness in the pelvis. Dr. Doug, the Animal Cracker, gives Zurah a great chiropractic animal adjustment from head to hoof!
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Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue was formed to facilitate the rescue of Draft and Draft Cross horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect.
The Primary Function of the Rescue
GGDHR promotes the benefits and uses of Draft horses of all breeds as trail mounts, schooling mounts, and competition mounts. We educate the public through the use of brochures, pamphlets, and public presentations on the topics of: horse slaughter and cruelty, the responsibilities of horse ownership, the over-population and over-breeding of horses, and how over-breeding contributes to the horse slaughter industry. Learn more about our educational outreach here.
Slaughter is a highly profitable market and most of the public is unaware that the buyers for the slaughterhouses frequent public auctions to purchase their horses. We attend the same public auctions, choose the Draft horses we feel are the most viable candidates for rescue, and then outbid the meat buyer.
We transport the horses to our facility, where the horses are quarantined for a minimum of 21 days for illness. During that time, we begin to evaluate each individual horse and learn its personality and training level on the ground and under saddle. We ride the horses under many different circumstances, and evaluate for what level of rider the horse would best be suited. During this time, the horse also receives any necessary veterinary care, farrier care, dental care, and training.
When the horses have completed their quarantine, they are available to be placed into adoptive homes under a strict contract. The horses are advertised on our website and on the internet to help find suitable adoptive homes. Each horse is evaluated with its prospective adopter, and if we feel the horse and rider are a suitable match for one another, then the adopter may apply to adopt that horse. At that time, GGDHR would perform a background and reference check, and may at times also conduct home visits, if deemed necessary.
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[@CalvinTheBostonTerrierist]

Lots of work needed on Zurah! Great hair on that horse, Doc, and great adjustments on the left superior atlas 3:52, C3 at 5:13, 6:13, and 7:09, as Ilium 8:29, sacral base posterior 9:40, sacral base/IT/pelvis areas at 11:28, 11:36, 11:42 and 11:59. 👍🏽

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks for the time stamps Calvin! Wow. Thank you !

[@CalvinTheBostonTerrierist]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen Zurah gave me a ton of material to work with, Doc! This was the equivalent of a kid in a candy store for time-stamping 😉

[@sharonstanley5054]

I love the stories of these rescued horses and other animals. Thanks to all the caring humans. Love Dr. Doug.

[@catherinebrady2640]

She is a beautiful animal.

[@Doootjeee]

I used to be a massage therapist for horses before I got chronically ill so finding your videos really give me that feeling of the work again and it makes me really happy. Thanks for making them and thanks for doing this amazing work. I hope you keep helping lots of animals ❤️

[@59Alaskan]

I am so sorry, dear...I pray you have relief...🌸

[@melanisticmandalorian]

Chronically ill club !!! We won't raise our hands in the air, but can I get a what what ?

[@danadevito3361]

She is a stunning beauty

[@meganhigley8838]

I love Zurah's beautiful blond mane! She was so well-behaved. I'm so glad you were able to help her Doc after she's had so many years of being mistreated.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I know, It's amazing how sweet and calm these big horses are. I can't even let my mind think of the abuse. It's so upsetting.

[@ninnik]

These videos are so fascinating. Also, love the pig sleeping in the background, just enjoying the sunlight without a care in the world :D

[@mageprometheus]

She has lovely colouring. It's a good job you kept talking so she knew where you were.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Yes, the talking in this case helped. I don't always get praised for talking!

[@heatherarcher8624]

Gorgeous horse!! So happy you could help her

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Heather, Thank you so much! She is definitely doing well.

[@Viktorijasummer]

I bet your arms hurst from such a work, i hope you get treatments yourself to prolong this amazing career 🙏 i wish you all best health to keep helping others 💐💐💐

[@haarshabalraj]

Let's hope she gets her canter back to normal again. Thanks Doc. Great work. 👍

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I hope so too, not sure if she will change much at this age.

[@cynthiacarter514]

Another beautiful majestic horse! Thank you for helping these animals.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

You’re welcome Cynthia

[@erlindarisch2219]

Another job well done. She is a beautiful horse. What a privilege it is to help animals. They bring such joy and enrich our lives. ❤

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Erlinda, Couldn't agree more!

[@juliap7242]

Very pretty coloring on her. The brown almost dappling to cream toward her belly. Really happy I found this channel, what you do for these animals and their people is so sweet and I really enjoy watching and knowing they feel better after your visits!

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

So glad for your support, glad you like the channel, thank you so much for subscribing Julia.

[@annemcphillips2494]

Zurah is so beautiful and she really trusts you! Great job.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Anne, she is so beautiful, I agree! :)

[@cynthiaflandorffer9067]

She’s precious Doug

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Oh yes! Thanks.

[@PernillaArtistic]

What a STUNNING horse!! She is beautiful!! Thanks for helping her and sharing the process with us all.

[@vagabond5493]

With the Dosey doe, the TWSS and horse anatomy, tonight was educational as well as engrossing. The care of magical creatures.

[@JeffreyLemos]

Vaga...🤭😂

[@vagabond5493]

@@kennethsteelhammer Thank you Kenneth it was. And snow that didn’t settle. Hope it shines on you too, & maybe see you tonight, live, if the Doc does later.

[@vagabond5493]

@@kennethsteelhammer Thought about pretending that’s very cheeky from the CEO, but thinking Kenneth getting to know me😂

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hahaha, I'm blushing.

[@annsowers4591]

What a beauty.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Ann, thanks for watching this one!

[@nicklepore2939]

You’re the best Doug!!! 🐴

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Nick! Thank you so much for connecting. You Rock! Great to have you stop in tonight! Doc

[@DasSpaceAce]

What a sweet face...she's so adorable with her sleepy eyes. She's a patient girl too.

[@chestermarie8124]

Bless that’s lady’s heart for rescuing Zurah! And the Animal Cracker worked his magic today! Awesome job! Is she still doing the bunny hop?

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Yes, I didn't fix the bunny hop. :(

[@rosegold973]

I love watching you adjust these beautiful animals! You are awesome!! ❤️

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Rose, Thank you so much!

[@paulwhite9848]

Beautiful horse a mane like a rockstar

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Paul, sooo true. What a great mane of hair! Like a surfer dude!

[@beretta1111]

That felt good Dr Doug..

[@tammiecharlstonallen8153]

Beautiful horse

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Gorgeous!

[@cordywitt6400]

I love watching your videos, your doing a great job, Doc. It is so nice to see, how, even during the treatment, the horses look much more relaxed and reliefed from pain. ♡ Greetings from Switzerland!

[@Bazinga406]

What a beautiful horse! She was well behaved and I hope it makes her feel better. Great job and Love these animal videos 🐎💜

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thank you Jenny, I'm so happy you are enjoying the videos!

[@marvinadarby8212]

🙂🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 such loving care for a precious girl

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Awww thanks Marvina, glad you like this video!

[@lolanelson9634]

Chiropractic is a process, not a procedure. I know that firsthand. It takes time if you ,or your pet, have been misaligned for a long time , but the process is soooooo worth it 👍!

[@biancaboot6455]

Zurahfelt better after, but she was done with it. She is still quite playful and happy she is there. She would love an energy wash I think and if they can find a gold reiki master there, that would be good thing for her. She is work in progress doc. If she is stuck again next time, let them watch the way she places her back feet. Maybe the knee? Or she could need a orthopedic horseshoe.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Bianca!

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

Horses for human consumption is horrible, but I feel we shouldn't be eating any animals. So grateful Zurah is safe!! Great adjustment, thank you!

[@vickierosebrough2652]

You are awesome ,

[@lenae5614]

Oh i just love draft horses 🥰 and i love how you work with them, they are just really gentle giants. She looks a lot like the horse i take care of ... if we would live in your area i would love to have you to check on her, but sadly we live in germany. Really good job Doc❤

[@bettysmith5892]

What rewarding work! Good job Doc🤜🏻

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Hi Betty, Thank you! Thrilled that you like the videos!

[@sendittomerachel]

you’re my hero

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks Marni! So glad you go to see this one.

[@dida079]

What a sweet girl. I was so hoping to see her bunny hop around. Can you use the massage tools that vibrate on them for sore muscles or it would just be to scary for them?

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I'm sure people use them, but I like to use my hands, and not introduce anything mechanical.

[@Espythegreat1]

Dude you are awesome

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thank you! :)

[@joannoeser1861]

You are a amazing man. Thank you for helping the BEAUTIFUL CREATURES of OUR GOD FATHER ALMIGHTY. LET HIM BLESS YOU IN ALL WAYS OF JESUS CHRIST. 🐅😇🐕🛐🐶

[@virginiareid5336]

She is such a beautiful color. I’m sorry she can’t see from her left eye. It really must still be scary every time someone or something comes up that side.

[@jennpiach]

What a sweet horse...have u heard of the beamer? Made in Germany for horses increases microcirculation , they now use on humans. Adjustments must feel like heaven for them. That's why they are so cooperative.

[@theclimbingchef]

You should do a collab with working hordes with Jim!!!! You are both in a *relatively* close area

[@budman6497]

Let’s gooooo

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

Thanks for being first Bud man!!

[@ideoformsun5806]

It seems as though she has a doggy friend who is trying to stay as close as possible to her while she is getting treated.

[@lindafash6252]

Started watching your videos and find them fascinating...although I'm kind of curious as to how come the Chakras are not checked...and also equine Reiki might help...where I live I am not around horses to use it on...but do use it on my cats...as well as for friends and family pets...keep up the good work,and hope you will continue to keep the videos coming...I am learning a lot. So saying hi from Canada...

[@josettekoller718]

Missed the chat but not the video. So glad Zurah was rescued from slaughter. Wow even Christy can feel the difference on her. I heard the pop on the posterior...l am totally amazed at this and at the fact that you stand in front of goats and in back of horses. You are one courageous dude. Drive safe.

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

thanks Josette, I definitely keep my eyes open. I don't want to get hurt. Stay safe, too!

[@valerieshepherd6823]

Doug do you ever get the handlers to trot the horses to check thier gait. I remember having to do a lot of that for the vet when I was a horse wrangler (Groom or Stable hand in The UK)

[@tamiko_8369]

That barn or whatever it is looks gross needs some work. Not doubting the love and care for this horse. I love watching these videos

[@christy76840]

That's exactly what my parents 2 Belgian horses looked like. Natalie and Nell.

[@LindaPoorman]

Would this help with the abused Tennessee Walkers from The Big Lick stuff?

[@PernillaArtistic]

Would have been nice to see her moving before and after

[@salena3068]

You tried to move her but she was not going 🤣🤣🤣

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I don't know if you can see from the video but she is so stout. Heavy, and wide.

[@porkchop8542]

Love her little nibble lips she’s a pretty girl

[@lesliesagara8739]

Have you heard of Matrix Repatterning? My teacher Dr George Roth, who is also a chiropractor, does MR on race horses and Olympic horses.

[@PernillaArtistic]

What’s her name? I want to see the next visit.

[@rg-mi5hh]

👍

[@islandbirdw]

I wonder how a chiro ends up adjusting animals? I say you need a stair step bale?

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

I went for an additional course work, it took me approximately two years. A lot of people have two bales, and create a stair step. I only have one bale.

[@janethobbs6619]

Why does she lick after the adjustment

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

There are a lot of different opinions, but most people think its a "reset" that the animal, has integrated the adjustment. The horse will lick and chew it's mouth. The dog does a whole body shake. See my most recent video with the Dominican Rescue dog, at 6:40 I show the shake. But it's the same thing. A horse licks and chews.

[@pamelapenick6871]

@@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen Different animals process in different ways, especially humans. Anyone who has extensive chiropractic and/or massage therapy work done knows the different ways we process. Other animals are no different. It would be nice to get a follow up video of adjustments that make a visible difference even if the care givers do it and it is short.

[@satanielgaming]

Believable except for how much Doug claims he causes the licking and chewing..

[@MsBizzyGurl]

Just as with human patients, one adjustment won't be enough. The cause of the misalignment must be addressed, adjustment then healing and reassessment will take several courses of treatment. Worth it, but any living being experiences skeletal degradation over time.

[@joanneganon7157]

Wow Doc I thought the others were Big! What a sweetie 🐦 I hope you have access to a Hot tub 💥🙌 JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@NadyaPena-01]

I hate it when they say things like “a vertebrae is out” when referring to muscular knots. If the horse really had a cervical vertebra sticking out, she would not be able to bend her neck, there would be all sorts of pinched nerves, and this horse would not be able to function. Certainly a human would not be able to just pop a vertebra back in place Willy nilly.

[@Melbourne1]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@AnimalCrackerDrDougWillen]

:)

[@rachell4417]

Cutie needs a hair trim. A lot of work!