October Buyout Intake (Almost Live)

[@JennaGetsCreative]

Pedigree Query says Classic Mirage had a race record of 21:3-4-5 (starts, wins, 2nds, 3rds) and won $117,538. She is linked as dam of 9 foals born every years from 2011-2021 except 2017 and 2020. Her great grandsires are Nijinsky, Afleet, Seattle Slew, and Miswaki. Extremely well bred. Shame on whoever neglected and dumped her like this.

[@Makado14]

How can someone do this to a Thoroughbred? 😢

[@cherylmillard2067]

I found the former owner's email, I'm going to send him a link to this video with a time stamp.

[@emmawilde152]

​@@cherylmillard2067thank you

[@vitalesfan]

grew up in Kentucky---I have a history in horse rescue----common for thoroughbreds to be treated this way. horse racing is horrifying, abusive and immoral.

[@stardust949]

Just mind-blowing. Thank you for looking up her information and making a tribute to her memory---she deserves it.

[@marcyking461]

In 1990, my sister bough me a rescue horse, who she thought was about 13 years old due to his initial appearance. It turned out he was 7 years old and starving, with a horrible gash on his back leg caused by trying to get to food. Long story short, once he was wormed, fed, given the vet care he so desperately needed and LOVED, he went on to live another 25 years, transforming from an ill-mannered rocket to a grandchild safe kitten. Rescue horses are extremely grateful and amazing. Blessings to all who have a hand in helping these magnificent creatures get a 2nd chance in life.

[@joannepantale483]

That's a fabulous outcome, Marci! You were blessed. ❤️ Jo

[@tammywooley2635]

There again, the vets won't even give the horse a 2nd look without the money first.

[@casdragon_5939]

@@tammywooley2635 as they should, so they don't get shafted

[@hannahb950]

❤

[@jillking5876]

The malformed legs on those two babies is unforgivable. You will never convince me that they don't know that these babies are not going to be healthy, yet they keep breeding them. There is no excuse. The little paint with the muscular wound is just so sad. Her wound might have been able to be helped just after the injury but leaving it for another week to just worsen is evil. Just evil. How someone can do that to a horse is baffling. Thank you for giving them a soft place to land, whether you had to say goodbye or not. Saving these sweet horses from the pipeline is a true gift. It takes a lot of courage to face the hardships you see day after day. Great work, guys!

[@theresalewis6301]

So heartbreaking 💔

[@tnit7554]

German here. I will say it again : When it comes to horse protection laws the US is a third world country! 😔

[@juliettaLametta5854]

Exactly. In Germany, an animal is legally a "thing", but most people here treat their things better than in the USA, where in some states, according to some old laws, you can still be hanged for horse theft.

[@tnit7554]

​@@juliettaLametta5854 not true anymore. Since 1990 the law regarding an animal as a thing no longer applies in Germany. Paragraph 90a S.1 BGB.

[@robinlippy4799]

It sure is

[@robinlippy4799]

USA needs to learn from our European friends

[@angelas3872]

I agree! Our laws protecting animals & prosecuting these Monsters are pathetic!!! Pima County Arizona is one of those places, see Dog Patch in Tucson Arizona for an example!!!

[@abbebladon]

So good to see Kory, he is missed. It sickens me so much that humans can neglect, abuse and then discard these beautiful creatures as if they are nothing. You guys are all amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@kathleenmoyer5478]

@@abbebladon Some dairy cows are also treated badly and look at what we do with mail day-old chicks!

[@RD9_Designs]

​​@@kathleenmoyer5478yes, they're sexed, and the males are put down an incinerator chute. The females get part of their wing burnt off so they can never fly and live in a cage for the rest of their egg laying usefulness (3 or 4 years). The corn diet and lifelong lack of sunlight makes the health of eating eggs worthless... don't just cage-free eggs, buy free-range eggs! They're full of omega 3 and MUCH kinder to the chickens! Just for anyone who reads this and doesn't know.

[@lindanorris2455]

and no one in politics who can fix this doe snaything aat all!

[@kajinsautumn9833]

Donated in honor of the Paint, Standie, and that poor Thoroughbred mare that gave her all and was so cruelly dumped.

[@judyboyle9232]

That broke my heart about the mare thoroughbred. RIp pretty girl.

[@lynn7086]

​@@judyboyle9232😭😭

[@springflorals7717]

Thank you Dr. Gina for all you do for these beautiful horses. We love you. So wonderful to see Kory. Judging from the comments, we all miss him very much. Thank you to all the staff who help these horses. I also truly appreciate all Horse Plus is doing in Washington to put laws in place to stop this mistreatment.

[@hphs]

We appreciate your kind words, we are working hard to make a difference.

[@kathleenmoyer5478]

@@springflorals7717 I agree and I'm sure that they've looked up laws that are already on the books but nobody enforces them! Time for someone to step in and present these people with a few charges and show them the written law!

[@kathys3919]

Classic Mirage did her best for her owners including giving them more than $110000 in winnings and foal sales etc and was just thrown away like yesterday’s garbage shame on her owner(s) for dumping her into the slaughter pipeline. Squeezing every last cent out of her. I can see her young and beautiful full of life, loving it and proud. Now she has been degraded by humans who should have given everything to her for her best interests. How foolishly ridiculous and cruel that a many of these horses are in the condition they are.

[@terrifiorelli9819]

The slaughter pipeline pisses me off so bad. It should be illegal for any animal to be treated with such disrespect. I won’t say more as it would get me arrested.

[@k.h.7575]

You are not alone

[@cindylong624]

Contact your Congress rep and tell them to pass the SAFE Act--Save America's Forgotten Equines Act -that would stop this

[@nickywilks7928]

I'm with you on that one, it's effing barbaric.

[@charfoxy3940]

People should be paying for this. Disgusting what these poor animals went through

[@annanorton1793]

Agree

[@KirstyM100]

I think Classic Mirage felt she was safe. Safe to stop fighting. She was loved once more before she died.

[@kristijohnson1216]

Your business model of buying directly from the brokers is outstanding. You are doing a service that no other organization is handling.

[@marcyking461]

This whole operation is outstanding, as are the people who run it.

[@lisabrady8229]

Haley is awesome!!!! I wish the Amish community could be held accountable. Very disturbing

[@hphs]

We are doing everything we can to make a difference in the horse community.

[@samcollage7682]

A change needs to happen. Thank you for beginning.

[@Axelsmom]

The thoroughbred mare made me so sad. I owned an ex race horse and he was the best horse I ever owned. RIP Zeek.

[@savagefurry]

I got to see Classic Mirage race once when I was younger. She had such a strong gait. Beautiful and graceful. Rest in peace little dear, I'm sorry I didn't know any better sooner. 💚

[@kezzen3930]

It’s amazing to me how horses in so much pain who’ve been through so much can be so incredibly sweet still.

[@joannepantale483]

Ikr? It amazes me, too that the majority feel like this (and we know they have feelings, as they are sentient beings) and don't hold a grudge, so to speak. 🤗 ❤️ Jo

[@notthereyethomestead8413]

I have dreamt of having a horse most of my life!! Seeing the abuse and neglect they have had to endure has me in tears!! Blessings to you all for caring compassionately for these forgotten beauties!!

[@samcollage7682]

I feel the same way. What world do people live in who can neglect any creature to this extent.

[@beccagross1525]

So glad to see Cory volunteering with his wife and these poor babies

[@starlenekalinski5633]

It’s hard for me to comprehend how people can be so cruel. You are exceptional people to be able to show so much love and compassion to the animals.

[@sheyen108]

You guys are beyond awesome, can’t wait till we can start petitions to stop this cruelty. If we can’t donate we can sign petitions and get others to sign.. can’t stand seeing this pain the animals are in due to humans

[@yankeedoodledarling9232]

The downed thoroughbred mare just broke my heart. I rescued an OTTB mare and all I could think was "That could have been Maddie." The genetically messed up youngsters were also so heartbreaking. Thank you HPHS for taking them all in even if some must go to heavenly pastures today. I am so grateful for your Last Act of Kindness initiative. I just wish humans could be kinder to horses so that the Last Act wasn't necessary.

[@30dayride67]

I rehabbed a horse that lost a battle with a tornado. He had huge chunks just ripped out of him that reminded me of that little paint. I would have sworn there would always be huge indentations from all of the lost muscles, but he healed incredibly well. It was a long, expensive and labor intensive journey, but in the end you could see something had happened, but most wouldn't have noticed right away. He was an extremely well mannered horse that cooperated which was his saving grace. If he hadn't been, I know we wouldn't have gotten the results we did. If you can't handle them and they're too scared to use their self preservation instincts, they usually end up doing more damage to themselves to avoid treatment. That poor little paint was stunning and could have had a chance if he had been properly handled so he'd tolerate treatment. It's so upsetting and then they put him through hell instead of doing what they should have. Who knows, maybe he wasn't so scared and panicked at his home and could have handled some treatment with good sedation? You just never know how long they've been hauled around or the abuse they've suffered along the way between home and when they land at Horse Plus. It's not always the previous owner that neglected them and there are a lot of horse traders that scam people into thinking their horse is going to a great home just to get the price down so they can make a few bucks at the sale barn.

[@theresalewis6301]

Thank you 🙏 for rescuing an perseverance an so so sad what happened to the little paint absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@karenjackson3269]

The auctions need to take action and be held accountable for these poor animals 🤬

[@joannepantale483]

Karen, yes, as well as owners, including the Amish folks. 👍🏼

[@tinazacharias9132]

I'm soooo sorry, sweet girl. You deserved the world! And I hope whoever done this to you is charged with your neglect and abuse. As well as jailed. You are such a beauty and will forever be remembered. Mirage, you are the greatest beauty ❤ R.I.P.

[@jenniferddsanders]

It was great to see Kory. I’m glad you all could help these horses. Thank you for everything you do.

[@TheresaBoackburn]

I still love you I'm glad to see him back to and how are you I don't care how bad I am I still want to help like a horses 🐴🐎❤❤❤❤

[@kathleenboggan6616]

Such a beautiful creature...tossed away like trash.😔💔🙏

[@monicabloomer8021]

LOVED getting to see Kory again and love it even more that he was able to swing by and help for a while!!!!! Glad to see that he’s doing good!!!!👍🏼 😁

[@hphs]

We love having him around!

[@heathergustafson4237]

What is the matter with arresting people that had these horses. This is abuse. Let’s not turn our backs on the hard part of getting legal action for these precious horses

[@Lakemichigangirl]

Good to see you Cory I am sure an extra hands was much appreciated.

[@laurasharp593]

Halie is a Great addition to the society!

[@lc285]

Seeing these terribly emaciated, wounded, infested, deformed, painful equine week after week is too much to bear. The cruelty and inhumaness of some of these animals is heartbreaking.

[@archib3692]

Great to see you Kory ! You're looking happy and healthy.

[@animalcrazee]

i cry at every buyout, but in this one, I saw a glimmer of hope: Shipper went to HP instead of auction with a full load. Maybe he felt some guilt, maybe the auction isn't attracting enough buyers, or local authorities are not allowing obviously sick, lame, deformed, starved horses into the ring. Keep pushing on the legislation, Tawnee and Jason. Also please do whatever it takes to keep Haley there - invaluable - and a shout-out to Kory for helping out. 💌🐴

[@stephanieb7311]

Thankyou HPHS and all your supporters.

[@cynthiacarter514]

8:55 Tawny, thank you for educating us about the reason for the congenital issues.

[@kristamcdonald5195]

So sad how people treat these beautiful babies! Thanks for showing them ❤️.

[@margaretfleming3554]

When I see horses in this condition it makes me ashamed to be part of the human race. Your work goes some way to restore it but it’s just heartbreaking.

[@hopemags9642]

New here, came up on my suggested videos. I am in shock thank you for saving and for the ones that crossed the rainbow bridge thank you for showing these beautiful horses a kind hand, soft touch, and love. How are the people who owned the horses not charged with animal cruelty, they certainly didn’t get to such poor conditions overnight. Humans need to learn how to act and treat others from animals, some humans are just pure evil.

[@claudiadickerman4218]

Thank you Kory, I knew you would not be able to stay away permanently, so nice of you to give your extra time to what you are passionate about.

[@kathywiseman7944]

Classic mirage's grandsire was Seattle slew. What a shame. 😢

[@marcyking461]

The real shame is in the way these race horses are treated if they don't bring in 'the money', which is why I have never liked any of the competitive sports. With her pedigree bloodlines, I suspect this poor girl was used up as a brood mare, prior to being dumped into the pipeline.

[@theresalewis6301]

@@marcyking461 💔💔💔😡😡

[@sunnyseacat6857]

And wasn't Seattle Slew run into the ground?

[@tinafuller5022]

So hard to believe in America that animals can be treated like garbage!!! I love all the hard work you do!!!

[@yolandacastano4321]

Thank you for the love you have given this beautiful horse🐴🐎❤😊🥰❤

[@goudagirl6095]

Not to "get my Peta on" here, but WHY ON EARTH would anyone want to slaughter these majestic beasts for ANY reason??? Whereas cattle and pigs ARE grown for food, horses ARE NOT. That poor Thoroughbred mare - A THOROUGHBRED!!! - was literally skin and bones!!! UNBELIEVEABLE. Brings me to tears for these beautiful creatures. GOD BLESS YOU PEOPLE FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THESE BABIES!!! As a lifelong lover of horses, it breaks my heart to see these animals like this. Wow.

[@trishgilbert6342]

Run free. Your pain and suffering are over 😢. RIP Classic Mirage ❤ 🐎🌈

[@cb664]

Glad to see Kory again!

[@TakeTheRide]

Sweet Mirage... Who could let a horse get to that point & not reach out to people for help! We have so much in this country; there's no reason for that. 😢 I'm so sorry that humanity failed you & so many others. So unfair. 🙏

[@lindacrick1004]

It was soooo good to see Kory I miss him on horse plus

[@Pinecrescent]

Omg I never realized the beep after taking scans is when the images are ready - I thought they were always bleeping out Dr. Lydia cursing at disheartening results as they came up 😅 Bless you all for all that you do, some very sad cases in this intake 😢

[@joanbryant4601]

I seriously doubt she curses.

[@maryaquala8982]

I was thinking that also, then figured it out

[@alycewich4472]

🤣 Dr Lydia cursing 🤣

[@theresalewis6301]

I think she does bleep didn’t quite hide it once 😂😂

[@monicarensleigh566]

It just never ends 😢

[@joannepantale483]

😢😢😢

[@blueowlca]

Hailey is a champion!! Lots of admiration for you!! I'm native from Statimc nation in Canada, witnessing our young people working, learning and succeeding is a blessing. All my relations❤❤❤

[@trishmcgarvie5053]

We love Hailey too love her gentle quiet no fuss attitude 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@KathleenSanders-sq5yt]

Haley is such a kind and loving person. She is a golden asset to Horse Plus

[@cynthiamcgee4829]

It is so sad for that Thoroughbred mare Classic Mirage, but the best thing that could have happened to her was her coming to you and getting the last act of kindness and putting her out of her suffering. 💔🙏💕🐎

[@BarbieCook]

We love and miss you Corey!

[@rosiecoop3097]

Wow So pleased they are being rescued as they are sentient beings deserving our respect , love, and kindness. Thank you to everyone invovled

[@keryeeastin4022]

Its great to see Cory ❤

[@laurafratoni7931]

Cory looking good…. Dropped that weight!

[@HeleneBurger-o2n]

Heartbreaking to see many horses in bad conditions, some with old injuries and in pain 😢 Thank you dr Gina for easing their pain. You and dr Lydia are awesome vets, we love you. Was great to see Kory again. All the best to the rescuing horses, sorry for those that was in very poor condition and pain, The Last Act of Kindness was the best for these poor horses, no more pain. We miss dr Lydia

[@hphs]

It's tough to see but we're working hard to give these horses the best possible lives.

[@LaLaLoopsie2103]

I can’t imagine what a game changer that mobile x ray unit has been, the work you do is incredible and you give the horses the best chance you can ❤❤❤

[@laurasharp593]

That 1st 7yr. Old is so adorable and seems so sweet. He will be looking like black beauty in no time.

[@janetburnett9300]

every time i watch your videos it breaks my heart, why do people do this to these beautiful animals? can there owners not be found and charged with cruelty? thank goodness for you guys.

[@laurasharp593]

Hello Everyone this is Laura from Mesa,Az. I got a bit frustrated because I'm broke right now and couldn't donate today to help buy the semi load but I donate every month an amount that is alot for me and God knows I do all I can afford. I have 16 animals I provide for at my home.

[@stardust949]

Why the heck are you beating yourself up about not donating today? Don't you have enough on your plate to take care of? Didn't HPHS just get property donated to them that will probably fetch in the neighborhood of half a million bucks?

[@trudypowell8303]

Don’t worry about what you cannot do, you are doing a lot by donating regularly, by watching, and by actually caring for animals at your home. Love isn’t measured in dollars and you are an inspiration to others to help in even a small way (being an inspiration is also a way of helping).

[@cherylmillard2067]

So sit back and watch, that helps too, you'll donate another time.

[@cherylmillard2067]

@@stardust949 You've missed the whole point.

[@ellenmcintyre1247]

Love your work thank you for being there for the horses!

[@birdlover7690]

Those poor horses. How can people be so cruel and indifferent. Nothing would surprise me if the human families children get the same treatment

[@debramagliano6672]

The buckskin attracts the eye. She has a natural beauty.

[@colleencarroll4190]

AMAZING KINDNESS TO SO MANY!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@emmanx011]

To breed on a stallion who's "giving" babies like these ones; is/are just plain ol' ABUSERS!!! No true horse breeder, would ever do such a thing . Btw... GOOD JOB WITH BARNEY ❤ Great new horse trainer 😘

[@heathergustafson4237]

Bless these animals

[@kallykat]

Wow… this was a hard one. People need to do better! Starving ahorses til they are nothing, letting then exist with painful injuries and defects… makes my blood boil and my heart break.

[@lindanorris2455]

you guys are the very, very best!

[@writingskills7352]

How wonderful to see Kory volunteering, donating his expertise and time 🍀👍💝

[@jaguarjaz9]

Sooooo good to see Corey!!!!! We miss him very much!!!

[@elizabethpeterson7165]

Do the horses get water to drink when they are first unloaded? They look so dehydrated. It's heartbreaking to see the sad shape these poor souls are in, and the misery they've been put through. Thank you for helping them!

[@shariking4392]

Dr. Gina looks very pretty today!

[@nuggetpai]

Her hair looks so good!

[@reggitwend7405]

It takes a special type of character to go through what you folks all go through day after day, caring for these animals. Yes there are a lot of good/happy endings, but man the ones that don't end so well, must weigh on you. I really hope you all have affordable access the resources needed to take care of yourselves so you can take care of them.

[@kymiller1962]

Proud to be a part of saving these horses from the slaughter house. I watched some of the horrific video you posted just to remind me how important the work you are doing is.

[@hphs]

It is so important to spread the word about the horrors of the slaughter pipeline.

[@cindielbrecht557]

Cory! Yes all day long!

[@pollyspaner9719]

Fantastic seeing Cory!

[@myrtlemason3164]

Get to theHORSE Forget About Cory did not say why the Poor Horse was put Down

[@NaunetteMartin]

You guys are doing a great job for the horse 🐎 and I'm so glad for horse puls and you be bless Nanette

[@sharonchittell3504]

Oh yes, lovely to see the ‘big guy’ Kory again! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dramaqueen6G]

What a treat to see Kory!

[@GO-xs8pj]

Intake days are tough. It is so hard to see so many horses that have had such poor care. Good to see Cory stop by for a visit.

[@bettyechristain9711]

Thank y’all for all you do for these babies❤ That poor mare who went down broke all of our hearts❤ I am with everyone on the hateful treatment by the previous owners! There are no words to express the torture these horses have endured.

[@sharonchittell3504]

OMG 😪 I don’t know how y’all do it. You are ALL truly God’s ANGELS 😇 RIP all the beautiful horses that had to receive ‘the very last act of kindness.’ I’m so sorry the humans you encountered before you got to Horse Plus - let you down 😪 🌈🐎🐎🐎

[@fran1395]

Miss ya Cory 😊

[@LindaFletcher-vu5yl]

It is nice to see Kory. Miss you buddy! It is so sad about the babies with the horrible front feet. Why are people so horrible to horses?

[@horsetuna]

Its so silly that you're still not allowed at the auction itself. I remember years ago when one of the Auction guys came on the show to support your presence!

[@alycewich4472]

And yet they are able to get more horses out of the slaughter pipeline that are DELIVERED to their place, saving energy and time for the intake crew. I think it was a blessing to be tossed out of the auction house. They get more horses for less money plus it helps them with the overall cost (having people to go to the auctions and the wear and tear on the vehicles, PLUS having 2 vets available for intake). To me it's a win/win situation.

[@horsetuna]

@@alycewich4472 good point. And the auction suffers as they don't get a cut

[@canadiannavywife434]

I am lucky number 124 to like this video. Please do as I did... share, comment, like and donate! Hugs from Esquimalt

[@LadyEnyalus]

Yay, hello Kory!!!

[@ValC-vn5vl]

Is there anything that Hailey can’t do? I’m so impressed by her, and her work ethic, but she needs to rest a few days after that fall.

[@riverfawnrose301]

First time to the channel. Thanks for being so compassionate about these beautiful animals.

[@dreamtoreality9892]

This was by far the hardest to watch. I am so disappointed and just disgusted with ALL THE SO CALLED HUMANS that were in Classic Mirage short 20 years of life. This is a great example of why the racing needs to stop. They sucked every dime out of her and dumped her. This is so disgusting and a bunch of words I can not say . I can not handle this episode but I will foor her memory and get this video to all of her owners any way we can.

[@Cynthia-s4h]

I hope you get the video to those pricks😢

[@Cynthia-s4h]

I want to thank this whole team treating these horses. I honestly would find it so heartbreaking..to be able to put some out of their pain is a blessing but really hard. I can see you are genuine and will support you when i can. Theres some suspect rescues around.

[@Hunt-N-HollarRanch]

Recently attended a local sale to me. Well I went and saw a percheron colt with the same problems. So sad. I did recognize a rescue that you guys have worked with, and I have an application in on a filly they had rescued from a different auction! Another sick and concerning thing I also witnessed was a convicted serial animal abuser waltzing around like he owned the place...I made sure the rescue knows his face and getting ahold of local authorities as well. Don't know what else to do about a guy court ordered to not have contact with animals for 15 years re offended in the meantime and still waltzing around the sales bragging about whether or not he tattooed something he's known for doing to animals he's claimed to doctor. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THE HORES+! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

[@hphs]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@casdragon_5939]

its a common issue with Percherons

[@mariagillinson8527]

HEY KORY! SO NICE TO SEE YOU!

[@vickilynn1204]

Gosh, so good to see Kory ❤

[@hennies9509]

Makes you want to cry. I hope the owners are punished well.

[@lisabrady8229]

Thank you Cory! Looking good 👍

[@patriciakunz1198]

So heart breaking. Lovely to see Kory.

[@VK-qe7if]

Thank you for all you do, and for your kindness and compassion for the all the horses. 🐴🙏🙏

[@michaelak1719]

Lieben Herzlichen Dank das Sie die Pferde 🐴 gerettet haben 🫶✊♥️💝Gott segne euch und die Pferde 🐴🥰🤎🥰

[@SapphirasMama]

Hey Kory, good to see you are back helping with buy out day. Sweet Classic Mirage, I know some humans failed but other humans were there when the time came to say goodbye. Humans gave you some pain relief, pets, hugs, spoken to you softly, given you nicknames and just loved on you. Not all humans are abusive or neglectful

[@sharongregor3422]

Yay Kory! So glad to see you. You are missed.

[@susankoehler2883]

Halley get better soon.