Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue is a 501 c3 Tax Deductible Non-Profit Rescue. We are located in Mount Airy, Maryland. We are committed to saving draft horses from slaughter, and adopting them into new homes as trail and schooling horses

[@craignocantsorry9277]

Do people also rescue cows? when I was 12 years old I raised a steer from a baby. It showed love, it played with me, it demonstrated emotion(could tell when he was angry or happy or) would lay down with me and was lonely when I was away- I remember when I would get off the bus after school- he was always so happy to see me. He was smart and demonstrated a thinking process not incompletely unlike any other animal.... When he was almost 2 years old- I had to let it go, and he was sold for beef slaughter. I was heartbroken.. all the way to this day. I hope there are people who rescue cows too

[@bigredc222]

Every animal responds to love. It leaves a hole in your heart, sorry you lost him.

[@heromudd3406]

I am sorry for your loss. I had a pet cow too.

[@tvd9015]

People rescue cows by going on a plant based diet. Everything else is futile

[@j.elizabeth4621]

There are absolutely rescues who rescue cows. I’m so sorry about your friend.

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

Yes, They do...Find them!!! Do an online search...Heal ur heart, Friend!!!

[@charlespapineau5428]

Bless your hearts! Tears are streaming down my face. My wife and I have provided a home for ten former racing greyhounds. We completely agree that the animals know they are rescued. I grew up around horses. Magnificent creatures!

[@gj9736]

Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you are doing. I have loved horses my entire life, I am 74 and miss so much to be around them. I long to hear their nickers, smell them and to be touching their velvety soft noses. Watching this video and what you are doing, gives me some hope again in humanity because I know of the blight that all horses are facing on a daily bases in this country and elsewhere. It breaks my heart what these majestic creatures have to endure, caused by our government and privately. Bless each and everyone of you that is involved with this rescue group, knowing that there are still people out there that are willing and able to safe these beautiful creatures from sure death, it just makes my day! 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@jasoncrane2415]

There's a special place in heaven for all of you for doing what you do. God bless you all.

[@aliviamiller5481]

Thank you for saving them.

[@lindakunz83]

I used to drive a carriage downtown Galveston and the horses were well taken care of by both companies and I've ridden these horses I've ridden a Belgian I read in the Clydesdale and a shire and let me tell you the best riding horses I ever have they don't spook easy they're easy going a comfortable ride and my goal is to adopt a gentle giant needing a home eventually but thank God for these people God bless you ever get a chance to come out there I'd love to come out and spend time with you all on the horses but the gentle Giants are this sweet and kind horses and like you said they deserve to be loved and have a happy life

[@heatherdobson7151]

Thank you angels❤️❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇😇😇🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 God bless you all and for making a difference in these beautiful horses lives❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Christian_Girl120]

These horses are absolutely beautiful. They are the biggest teddy bears on the planet. I hate animal abuse and neglect. These animals do NOT deserve to be a meal for anybody. They deserve to be loved and cared for. Once they know they are safe they will come out of their shell. They're so much fun!

[@bubblegumloading__________7817]

The sweetest horse I’ve ever known was a beautiful chestnut draft horse who we got from an auction after he aged and couldn’t plow anymore. Was very gentle guy as a girl felt like riding an elephant, now I know how we probably saved him from becoming meat ; bless these badass ladies

[@wigglypaw]

I take in old drafts. Right now we have a 22 year old flea bitten white Percheron who I named Shorty. This is their forever home when they come here. His pal is Micky, a 22 year old Dressage and former Hunt grand champion, who has cysts in his back joints. There’s always room for more. Our farm is in western Michigan by Grand Rapids. I am also on the board for Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue, and we always have a few Mastiffs galumping around. Most of them were abandoned by their families when the dog might have eaten the couch, or took a potty in their house. Mastiffs absolutely cannot exist by themselves . Their entire being is to have the family together and the more the happier they are. 🐴

[@webbsway]

Bless you, bless you, bless you!

[@leorichardson123]

Thank you for saving all those horses. Every horse deserves love.

[@sunshinehebert6545]

Y'all are awesome. I wish I lived within your adoption area!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Draft horses are awesome. We have a Shire mare that I brought home when she was 4 months old. Former owners didn't want her because she only had 3 white socks and the 4th was black. When first visiting her, she bonded with me instantly. When I left to go bring back my horse trailer, she carried-on a bit as I was leaving, and she became excited when I returned. We soon got a 4-month-old Morgan filly because she didn't get along too well with her barn mates. She and the Shire mare are best buddies today.

[@TheWorkingAussie]

I would so get a draft if I had money. I don't need to ride a horse, I just want a horse to love!!

[@aureski79]

I do that

[@TheWorkingAussie]

Nahodakk I stopped caring about humans a long time ago. So please have a seat.

[@aureski79]

+Nahodakk you should care about horses they get abuse and all you care about are stupid hungry people I don't care about them I care about horses and I'm saying I don't care about you cause you are stupid to not care about horses that get hurt so care about them and not people horses are amazing not you and not some homeless person understand care more about horses now!!!

[@aureski79]

+Hoping For The Day you know you can love people and humans but you can love horses even more then people right you can you don't have to I'm just saying but I'm not going to be in the way

[@mokko759]

Last time I checked, you can love animals and people. It's not a one or the other kind of situation.

[@danaventura5998]

Thank you for being there for these gentle giants.

[@mauravdvelde5788]

You guys are my hero's and idols, and i can only dream of doing what you're doing later!

I agree. I love the, so much, and I donated. I often see them at the horse expo in Harrisburg, PA.

[@halefamily7553]

JustMe LivingLife I am so happy that people do this horses are my favorite animal and I would love to work there

[@aliviamiller5481]

I agree.😊

[@Piecemaker1623]

I agree. I was born with a strong live of horses and never was able to use it. How I would Love to do this work, even at age 55

[@ashleywilson9205]

Yeah my dream job

[@LisaPelletier]

I rescued an OTTB that surely would have gone into the slaughter pipe line. I have also owned a draft as well. I've had some spectacular horses in my life. It saddens me the over breeding that takes place around the world. But you know even 1 life saved is a win for that horse.

[@trueheartfarm8831]

I have been a long time fan of gentle giants draft horse rescue on f.b ...but with the new algeritham , I don't get to keep up with your posts now...thank you all for helping these magnificent beings

[@Pink15181]

Can't wait to rescue Nick this weekend !!

[@Miss65boo]

This is an awesome organization! Keep up saving these magnificent horses!

[@jameslong2094]

You guys are awesome. Thank you for taking care of these precious horses. We owe them SO much (especially the drafts!) and yet this is how they get treated???? But if they end up in your hands.......phew! They can finish their life as they should. Thank you,

[@elorac321]

Well done ladies. I hope you’re still managing to do this incredible work throughout this crisis. Big love to you all ❤️

[@sandypeachey5084]

Just beautiful thank you for being beautiful people to to these amazing animals Love from Darwin Northern Territory Australia🦋

[@zezeandjr4110]

I wish I had the land to own one, I'll do it in a heart beat, feed them, take care of them and just watch them run, what a lovely animal.

[@asmatariq9067]

OMG THIS IS SO CLOSE TO WHERE I LIVE. I. AM. GOING. TO. VISIT. THEM. I SWEAR IT.

[@Marybethgeidel]

I'm in tears....wonderful thing you're doing for these Beautiful Horses ❤❤❤

[@amycrouse5024]

I have a throughbread she was badly abused and I fell in love with him frome the moment I saw him .I hope you guys give theses horses the best care

[@lorettaguyett8267]

Thank you for saving these beautiful, gentle giants.

[@baileywiseman5914]

I rescued Oreo,he was getting abused and about to get shot but I rescued him:)

[@Wildkat-1]

Thanks so much for caring...God Bless you all ....!

[@isabelleburdge4308]

I love this place! I volunteered here.

[@Christian_Girl120]

I wish there was a draft horse rescue around me. I would be good at giving TLC and love, letting them know they are safe. Drafts are beautiful animals, and their personalities are so different and so sweet and loving. They love attention and deserve to live out the rest of their lives with love, other horse friends and great food and lots of play time! LOL! It's awesome to see how wonderful these horses are doing. What you see is what you get with them.

[@XXforeverblue]

Proud draft horse owner

[@LihuaJIncLi]

Thank goodness you guys are here to help those poor animals!

[@rautaranka]

Drafts are my favourite type of horse, and seeing these amazing people care for them really warms my heart.

[@music_wolfsoul129]

I'm starting to think of doing volunteering here just to be with the horses and take care of them I loved horses all my life and even my aunt has a horse or two I love to hang with so just for the sake of these horses I will volunteer at this farm with them. SAVE AND PROTECT ALL HORSES!! ;)

[@glynisk1]

You do a grand job! like you we have an issue with over breeding of horses, owners who are irresponsible, but gentle giants are much loved! I learnt to ride on my uncles shire, so keep on doing what you do!

[@jillianknopp1530]

you guys are amazing!!! Your right they don't have a voice and us, the horse lovers/ riders have to be there voice to give them a good life!

[@beachbunny7256]

Kudos for helping the amazing animals!! I'm in tears!! How can I help?

[@jordynjackson5134]

These horses are so beautiful, its amazing thats your guys' job!

[@ItsJustMeEmeline]

This is an amazing video/organization. God bless

[@Vinniegret]

This is the BESt RESCUE EVER. The work you do is so inspirational. I am retied and I don't have a lot f money, but I will ALWAYS give whatever I can afford to save these magnificent creatures. God bless the work you do.

[@erdal07side-life]

I love to have such jop because I love so much animal horses I take here one near my house every day bring hem food fruits thanks for help take care them angel rescue team we love u all ❤👍👍

[@ThePathoftheWhiteRose]

Good people doing good things in our world. Sometimes we need to see these stories and be reminded of that.

[@pattihanson7921]

Can’t believe (well unfortunately I can but wish I didn’t) that a Norwegian Fjord horse was there. For someone to go to the effort to track down such a rare breed and then neglect them is astonishing.

[@judylee3589]

What an amazing group of volunteers! Thank you!

[@adelezierler1547]

Very touching video. I am so glad to see how you care!

[@Christian_Girl120]

These horses are awesome, awesome animals. They are sweet and have personalities on them that won't quit. Many are very playful and just love to be around people. It's disgusting that these other people mistreat and kill them for profit. They deserve to have a wonderful life and be treated with Love, treats, and other good things. Thank God for those of you who take care of these guys.

[@ladyyuna2000]

You’re the true heroes in my heart and god bless you for saving these beautiful horses.

[@deniserippee6741]

Great job Christine and thanks goodness for kind hearted people like you and your volunteers to save these magnificent horses.

[@jencaisse7392]

Hobby to passion to obsession. Perfect!

[@cjpowers9330]

There is nothing wrong with being a plow horse. And all working draft horses are not neglected or ill treated.

[@dragonryderslair]

Amen. I have 1 of them. Fat, slick and dappled. Has a job EVERY DAY.

[@jennifermacarthur9369]

Thank you for saving these beautiful souls ❤️

[@owlowl1884]

I wish I had known about this rescue when I lived in that area. I adopted an old Belgian and he was a great friend.

[@Shomanchik]

Different countries, different cultures. There are some places on earth where horses are bred for meat. But your job is awesome. Doing great things for those animals who are in need.

[@lex.cordis]

@Smileyrie James Same goes for ANY animal. They all suffer the same. Culture does not make something moral over here, but not okay over there. It's never okay.

[@miah5200]

I'm crying because of this I love horse my self and I wish horse slaughter didn't exist and every 1 was nice to there horses the most beautiful thing Ive ever seen

[@yvonnepagan9912]

Wonderful job you all do, ladies! Keep doing wot you do. Life is not all about making money. Making things better makes more sense!

[@CHEVYedsf]

You have such a wonderful vision and to be honest, this brought me to tears. Please, please keep up your work!!! I know it can be hard, but your cause is so amazing and if I wasn't all the way across the country, I'd be right there with you volunteering :')

[@jodifloria6647]

Draft horses are special. Good job u do and know ur appreciated for saving such wonderful animal.. I love drafties best . Always did . Even as a small child going to royal winter fair in Toronto.. I was drawn to big drafties.so small and I had no fear to go in the stall and pet them ..

[@kaymcguire7685]

I always think of my grandpa he loved them so very much.So glad you can do this.take care.

[@eboneeladynns7689]

it's so nice to see these wonderful horses being given a second chance at life and I hope they find loving new homes such a great job you guys are doing x

[@lyrajade6109]

I'm going to adopt all my horses from there when I get the money to take care of them

[@hosaylover1015]

This is what I want to do with my life and I have been told so many times that is not worth it. It is so inspirational to see someone else doing it.

[@feleciazeedyk6614]

When I move to Georgia I will be looking to adopt a draft horse. I think they are so gorgeous.😍

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

May GOD BLESS all the golden hearted animal rescue people as well as the golden hearted people who try to save cast off children.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Bless you ladies!! I wish you were here in AZ--my wife and I would love to help. My wife volunteers at the Humane Society in Prescott.

[@stevelee4653]

this is wonderful to help those Beautiful Horses!!! wish them the best ever! thanks to the team that helps them in their life!

[@coralackey8997]

I got to ride a Clydesdale, and have loved big horses ever since.

[@sidilicious11]

All of you folks are hero’s. I love what you do. Thank you.

[@isaiahkemp5461]

Great things you guys are doing I would love to come hang out with you guys for a day

[@diamondwhite1]

Bless you guys a second chance is all they need 🍎🥕🍏🤗💝

[@marilynmccormack5905]

Brilliant people. Thank you so much for what you do for these beautiful 🐎 horses X

[@KigerHeartAO]

This is a beautiful video.. Thank you for putting fate into the world.

[@cathievermote7602]

You do an amazing job ! God bless you ! and thank you.

[@ElSueno97]

I would love to work there. Drafts are my favorite

[@dakotahstr]

You all are the horses heroes. God bless you all. I would love to volunteer. Looking for places up here. My dad was a horse whisperer to me. He never believed in whips or forcing horses.

[@izzyleal8693]

I wish slaughter houses never existed and I which all horses could be heathy and happy and have loving homes. Amen to this vid, it made be cry ❤️😔👍

[@jackiebrenick7170]

God Bless all of you wonderful people for helping these beautiful horses!!

[@cliot8847]

I would love to volunteer here I am only 11 but I work Sundays and Saturdays ant my yard I have an amazing Welsh XC racing pony on loan at the moment he is 1 in a billon but I have always wanted to volunteer at a rescue hopefully one day I can x:)

[@Ganpignanus]

nice work. lovely to see this kindness. and practical solution to yet nother human made problem.

[@HereIAm247]

Just remember that it may be some humans who create problems, but there are also humans out there trying to fix them. Just before you antagonise all humans.

[@susanq6398]

Bless your hearts for the good work you do. These beautiful horses deserve our love and respect ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Horses, dogs, and cats are companions - NOT food. It doesn't matter if can ride the horses, what matters is true love and relationship. Same goes for many other animals.

[@andraandrada4695]

Thank you so much! u save souls what need and deserve to leave! I adopted a horse Big Mack he was rescue too! Thank you for all care ! I'm gland to see humans who really understand and love a horse!

[@sagasvll8323]

Beautiful!💖

[@judithdavis7437]

Beautiful company!Thank you ladies!

[@emilybeethoven8986]

i shown my mum this then a couple of weeks later we whent over there and picked a horse for mte they realy are gentel gients

[@carrieashley1954]

it great that people are out there helping horses,keeping them out slaughter and there all ways need for more people you can help by putting older horses down on our land..

[@carlyblake9834]

I wish I was there with u I love the way u all connect with the horses and the way they trust u I just wish more people would do what u do and understand xx

[@JustASleepySloth]

its good to see a horse started without a bit, bareback for a short amount of time is fine and draft horses are stronger than most so I doubt the weight of one person flat on their back like that would hurt them but I imagine a lot of them get very sore in their back after pulling so much

[@TheLena1235]

God loves you all! Keep up your wonderful work. amen

[@heddawessman3173]

Poor horses! Idc i will take them all! They are so cute!

[@AmericanInIreland]

Thank you with all my heart!

[@breyerclassics5579]

I own a halflinger I love her her name is Starlet I would never starve her or neglect her I groom her feed her hay plus grass and plenty of water and a three acre pasture. Guys please stop horse neglect

[@shelbyc.5155]

Thank you so much for everytging you do! I almost started crying!

[@pitbulls4life141]

This is the best rescue video ever!

[@123owlnight]

You guys are great people! You save these horses that need your help!!

[@vickierosebrough2652]

My dream to save horses , bless you all

[@Christian_Girl120]

Drafts are the biggest teddy bears. I just love these guys. They are so sweet. They have great personalities and yes, a sense of humor too! LOL! I wish kill buyers and buying would be outlawed forever. It's cruel and just plain awful.

[@lizcoatsworth9053]

Thank goodness for you all! May God bless you all for the works that you're doing.🙏💖