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How did the horse get off the trailer?!
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[@conniemorgan8402]

He was playing and you weren’t.. I don’t think you over paid, she is gorgeous and her life was worth every penny !!

[@lindakienle531]

Wait till she has weight on, feet fixed and brushed to a gloss.

[@sharonhooks9071]

Heartbroken for the pregnant draft and Bubbles. Looking forward to seeing what Pauly has to say about these two.😢

[@Sqrlyshrly]

I love how they all tried not to step on the downed horse. Such sweet temperaments.

[@kina8990]

That $1000 was worth the life you saved. ❤️ She is beautiful and you’re amazing for saving her!

[@crimequeencreates8248]

That was an awful lot of big horses to big crammed into that trailer. I’m glad you were able to get them all out.

[@finn4785]

I feel so sad for that pregnant mare.

[@SuperSkyhorse]

I usually watch your videos while doing some chores, but I was so tense with that mare being down in the trailer that I could not concentrate on anything else. I even teared up a bit when she finally managed to climb out of there. Some people criticise you that the trailer was overcrowded, but honestly, it is impossible to prevent every accident. If the horse managed to go down when surrounded by other horses, it would have went down when surrounded by empty space. You always do your best, it is clear that the animals are the priority. Not everything can be perfect, especially when you deal with sick, injured, neglected horses. As for Big John, the horse that was returned... I'm sorry, but I can't help but feel judgemental about the people who adopted and returned him. He was returned because of his body condition, when it's clear that it was caused by his teeth, and rude pasturemates. The adopters could have called a vet out to do the teeth, and make sure he gets his share of food, perhaps fence off some space for him, but instead he was just dropped like hot coal. What kind of attitude is that? Why get a horse, if you are unwilling to pay to get their teeth done, and spend a bit more time on working out a solution for the pasture and food? It's really disappointing, when people get animals, expecting them to be perfect, and then are wholly unprepared, or unwilling to deal with with any problems that are bound to happen sooner or later.

[@PonyTalesRefuge]

You couldn't have said any of this better! Thank you.

[@TraceyMazzei]

I agree. I have to tie my horse at feed time now because our new to us senior mini needs feed and shouldn't have to worry about it being taken from her.

[@synnvekjerstad5705]

One down, but it ended good. And that poor mare whit that bad feet. I hope she will be able to have her baby. And Dr Dave... He is just amazing.... To see him whit this little hedgehog.. It melted my heart. And Im so glad you make those videos often now,. Love to see you work.

[@agfillion1]

Poor horse, she had no leverage no matter how hard you slapped him, he needed a push from behind. Physics people. I’m so glad he wasn’t hurt.

[@75SpeedRacer]

I never cried so much during this episode. It hurt so much seeing them living this way from their humans poor judgment or neglect. But thanks for all the love n care that you all do with them. Hopefully the mare with the foal will be somewhat ok 😢I’ll be praying for them.🇨🇦❤

[@MadMakerWorkshop]

There is a kettle in hell for the person who bred that poor mare in this state....

[@GoodGrief10]

I hope that Pauly can do something to help out with the pregnant mare’s feet.

[@mariewavlevonbuddenbrock294]

You are amazing, I mean really. You stayed calm, so the horses stayed calm. Supergreat. A horrible situation for you, and those fantastic horses. Thank you❤

[@ChallieWallie]

It takes a lot of courage to get in between a bunch of horses that are freaked out. Those man could easily get crushed or kicked and not survive.

[@andreaciceri794]

This episode was really tough to watch but that's what a few days in the life of a rescue looks like. Tough decision for the pregnant draft. I don’t envy you.

[@lindahollister5530]

These poor horses, I hope they will all be OK. Thank you for what you all do with trying to save these animals❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Way to go girl!!! I wondered if that was rain,, wow on that hail. Good luck!!!!!!

[@conniemorgan8402]

Loved the bonus hedgehog

[@trudypowell8303]

Are the horses scared of getting into a strange, dark trailer? Would it help to have some stick-up lights in them?

[@Lynne2106]

Yes, actually, it might.

[@tammywooley2635]

The bidder at the auction was an a number 1 jack a--.

[@annie6413]

She is lucky not to have been seriously injured or trampled. I hate these stock trailers with no dividers or front door escape.

[@agfillion1]

When she gets proper nutrition and fills out I don’t think you’re going to feel you overpaid. She’s got beautiful conformity. She’s gorgeous

[@maryhowell5948]

My heart hurts about this mare in foal.

[@barbarajgosselin6797]

Thank God you all came and grabbed these horse's and saved their lives! I just don't know how these ( Kill pins) can do what they do to these beautiful horses!😢😢😢😢

[@claudiadickerman4218]

This video was full on! I was getting knots in my stomach over the horse down in the trailer and trying to get those big guys out without her getting injured by them. It was obvious to me that the other horses were aware of her being down and it looked like they were doing all they could to not step on her which is compassion which tell me animals don't have compassion for each other and I will beg to differ. So happy that it turned out ok. Then the intake with the vet, the problems with those, and last but not least, what to do with this pregnant draft mare when her foal is most probably going to come in 60 days or so. Hard decision for you guys for sure! I guess all you can do to try and preserve the tiny life in her is get Paulie to do some sort of cushioning for those feet, check x-ray again to see where that nail is, and give her pain relief and see how it goes. All of us who watch know that even with the foal being fairly close to being born, if you KNOW the mama is suffering , you will go to last act of kindness. That will be really tough but it may become necessary. We will all say some prayers for her and her baby and for your guys as well.

[@conniemorgan8402]

The drafts are a my favorites, they can be so large and sweet at the same time. I currently have a 107 lb German Shepard and a 65 lb husky.. so I gravitate to larger animals. I had a mini when I was much younger, and would have a pasture pet, if only I had a pasture 😂

[@annmarieschantz9724]

It's almost as if the 3rd horse knew, perhaps her friend was on the slaughter truck. She whinned, and reluctantly went into your truck! So sad. Hoping laws here. In America can change ASAP Thanks ladies for Everything you do. We stand with you agAinst the kill buyers!!

[@carolesykes8139]

God.i know you guys do a great job but when I saw the loading I thought theres no way that ends well.putting 3 in a 2 box then the big box being loaded made my tummy go funny.at least she got up.was a bit of a ruff watch but I guess that's rescuing for you

[@kathleenvadney6217]

So tough. It would have been better if that poor mare had been separated to prevent being bred. What a crummy thing to do and so irresponsible! I hope she’s able to make it to full term and can stay with the dial for as long as she can.

[@kathleenvadney6217]

Coming back for a few horses would have been a better choice in hindsight wouldn’t it? Don’t know what boarding overnight would cost plus fuel but that kind of crowding was real close to disasterous.

[@Ketowski]

@@kathleenvadney6217 Good point. Rescuing is rough, at times.

[@sandralogue1774]

Poor Usher, can't blame him for not wanting to climb in the trailer. I'm sure those memories of the stock trailer will haunt him for a bit.😢

[@hazelgosham3906]

My heart is breaking for lovely Janice, but I'm sure you guys will do what's best for her. So glad you beat the meat man and he got thrown. Great work all of you ❤❤❤

[@christinaveeckman111]

I very much appreciate how hard your job is 🙏

[@highroad3580]

Y’all have such courage and determination! It’s got to be hard to see some of these things, but there are the successes, too. Looking forward to the sequel! God bless you all!

[@caitlynharbidge3056]

Sweet Janice, lovely girl, i am so sorry you were put through this awful situation 😢 it breaks my heart 😢 i cant believe the cruelty to these animals sometimes 💔 pain management and a good college try is all anyone can do now for her and baby until it arrives if she can make it 😭😭😭

[@izzy1949]

Oh poor mamma she deffinitely needs that nail pulling…I hope having her baby does give her a new lease of life…xx

[@karenfox3884]

Makes me. Cry

[@kerithoma1955]

You guys got some beautiful draft horses this time. Hope everybody’s in good shape.

[@judithjury5537]

I watch your videos all the way from Western Australia in Quairading I like what you do for the horses. ❤❤❤

[@BoninBrighton]

Loved seeing the hedgehog at 30 mins! That was a surprise for sure. I’m loving your videos they’ve become my favourite YT watch ❤

[@julesdujour297]

Was that way too many BIG horses loaded in there?

[@GrandmaLM]

Your opening is absolutely stunning🎉

[@TheKayc136]

I love the pregnant mare, she has such a gentle face and manner. I am praying having the foal will give her a "new step on life," like Dave said. Hopefully, Pauly can work his magic, and between getting her hooves better and medication, her pain will be much better. I have really severe chronic pain due to a degenerative spine and kidney failure. Along with so much else wrong too. I had totally forgotten what being pain free was until a recent spinal anaesthetic. Being in pain is my norm, and despite the pain I would say I have a good quality of life, due to (thank goodness) good pain medication. A doctor actually said to me that if I was a horse, they would shoot me as so much is wrong. Yet as I said, when you live with chronic pain, you forget in a while what pain free is. The mare will be the same bless her. I bet she never had pain killers until you thankfully rescued her. I definitely wouldn't want her suffering but I am certainly praying she can recover enough to at least raise her foal. Also that Pauly adopts her ( what's one more Pauly with the herd you have already 😂) He can help her feet, and there can be a Go fund me for pain medication costs. Oh if only it can be that simple! I just wish I was in the USA and could adopt her. Thanks again for the fabulous work you all do.

[@ninakaiser2930]

Your post really touched my heart. Especially that pain becomes the norm. I hear and feel you! Four years ago I had an emergency slipped disc surgery. There the spinal cord was severely injured. Since then I need to use a wheelchair and have experienced pain like I never did before. And like I never thought even existed. And yet you learn to live with it if you choose to continue to. Just recently I founded a support group for people with chronic pain. At least now I can turn around everything I have learned as a nurse of 16 years - and as a „patient“ myself. I wish you all the best for your future!

[@jeaninejones4382]

I totally agree with you about chronic pain. I have something wrong in all three parts of my spine. I live on heavy duty pain meds. I have acid reflux and can’t take over the counter pain or anti-inflammatory medication.I sometimes get to the point where I don’t feel the severity until I’m past the point that meds work best. You may find with bute Big Mamma can raise the baby. I will pray for the best outcome for both.

[@s.b.5259]

It's cute that you're optimistic but her situation isnt fixable. She will never be pain free. She doesn't have the capacity to think ahead about raising a foal. All she knows is the present, and her present is suffering.

[@KaivalaJenva]

That poor mare when I saw the x-rays.. I do not know what is viable but I would hope the mare could have her foal at least. And in the meantime Ponytails cane be reaching out to the community to find someone who may be better situated to take on a young foal that might need a nurse mare not common but possible or really dedicated bottle feeding. As long as it can get that first few feedings from mom for the colostrum. Then evaluate if it's time for mom to move to greener pastures. 2 more months of pain is awful to face but animals are very protective of young while we cannot read her mins I think she'd want to have this foal if it's her last gift. A possible name idea for the mom would be Faline Bambi's mother who gave her life to keep him safe

[@rebeccawelcome2649]

What a wonderful suggestion to name her Faline!👏🏼🌝💖 And the perfect n BABY name would be BAMBI, for a filly or a foal! 😍🦌🐴

[@lindakorsiak5809]

Big John is such a great guy. He will be quickly rehomed.

[@HughLlewellyn]

Omg that was such a HARROWING arrival. It could have gone so much worse. Good job jumping in and getting those horse extricated as quickly and gently as possible under the circumstances. The $1000 mare looks like an Arab/Saddlebred cross to me. I'm so glad you didn't quit bidding. That poor doomed pregnant mare breaks my heart. I hope you're able to mitigate her pain to a tolerable level until she can deliver a healthy foal, then release her from the pain. Horse Plus just had a surprise foal out of a mare they had checked but didn't show as pregnant, and another mare in her pasture "stole" the foal the morning it was born. So, they have that other mare who would be a great candidate for a surrogate. She obviously wants a foal of her own. Just a suggestion. I know you have a lot of thinking to do about it and decisions to make between now and June before the foal is born.

[@amyhelman5162]

What I strongly dislike is that pony that he bought will get super bad treatment now that it hurt his pride 😔

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

Poor Janice..l was praying that she wasn't pregnant, then she could have had the last act of kindness..l hope she has her baby early..that weight on those feet..my god she actually has no coffin bone..she is walking on stumps of ankle bone..and a nail from the shoes might be stuck in that bone..l don't know how Pauly is going to work on her because theres no way she can balance on 3 legs.. got l hate humans sometimes..then lil Bubbles..Jesus..those overgrown hooves..comebon owners..YOU KNOW ITS NOT RIGHT..BLOODY DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.. the horse in the trailer broke me too..and number 557 at the auction where they said humans had not been kind..l was wishing they'd have got her..as for that kill buyer's antics..bastard..fantastic that the horse got him off..but l bet he hurt that poor horse for their behavior..my stomach sank looking how big the kill buyers truck was..bloody humongous..gos how many do they pack in there ?!.. All in all a sad video..can't believe the difference in Big John..he's so thin and covered with bite marks..l hope they can get him back to good health..pleased for Usher and Vanilla..now they're adopted they will have more one to one with their humans so they will soon become better friends..Thank you all for what you do..l know l couldn't do the auctions..I'd want to bring them all home..big shout out to Nate and all the staff who came out to help with the downed 🐎 🇬🇧💕🙏✝️👏👍👏👍🐴🐴🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🫏🫏🇺🇸

[@charlotterockel-kennedy8913]

Great comment and you more or less said what I wanted to say😅 Bubble is badly neglected, even if the owner was 3 months in hospital, this is definetly not from 3 months 😢 glad they did the right thing in the end. Why do people wait so long??? Either 100% looking after the horse or other options should be done, never ever neglect a horse

[@canadiannavywife434]

I am lucky enough to be number 460 to like this video... so I have liked, shared and commented! Hugs from Esquimalt

[@annmurry1628]

Try and get some lights that run by the sun that way you can use them to see when you un load your horse float at night time

[@memphis2375]

What a show from the dirtbag kill buyer, huh?! 😮 I hope the pregnant mare will be ok! Updates would be so great! ❤❤

[@bettyechristain9711]

These kill buyers must have no feelings of kindness at all. Judgement day will be a surprise to them. I am so sorry for the pregnant mare at the end. I hope Paulie has some ideas to relieve her. Thank you for all you do.

[@ZandiTx13]

I hate to admit it but I have a friend that drives a truck for kill buyers and he's had horses once on his truck he was taking down to the border. The buyer is based in California where he had to go pick up his truck. He goes mostly to feed lots from auctions and then from lots to slaughter pens but mostly cattle and pigs he gets on the trailer and the once he had horses he was confused and didn't realize they were going for slaughter.. he said they looked bad and didn't think they were going for food but maybe dog food or glue in Mexico . This was B4 I found out about all this stuff. Like a month or so B4 I started watching HPHS and B4 pony tales got the grant and started this channel. I've been around a long time apparently. Award for dedication goes to me lol

[@terrydodson9884]

That gave me an ulcer & heart palpitations!

[@judytinker3392]

Thank God, Nate was there to help them with these down horses. This is so sad but I know Nate would figure it out.

[@nerihyuga]

That was a heavy episode damn... not always a good day in the horse rescue. At least more beautiful souls saved. Hope the draft that went down in the trailer is alright and doing well. Sometimes you only know when you let some days pass to see if they are in any kind of pain. The hedgehog was such a cuty! We got some when I worked at the vet, but they often were in such bad condition that we couldn't do much than remove the ticks and lay them to rest. Hopefully that leg can be treated and if not I hope he can go well with 3 legs. Would still give him a chance, as long as it isn't cancer in his body. (and as long as they can survive well with 3 legs, many animals can but not all) The draft mare... I just can't find words for this. For her hooves to get this bad, she prolly was lame for a long time and propably when she was bred... how can you even think it is a good idea to breed a lame horse? If she wouldn't be in foal the decision would be easier, putting her to rest could be the kindest way because she is in a bunch of pain, and dissolved bone will not grow back. But of course, seeing that she has a new life in her that is completely innocent of it all makes it a very, very hard decision. I wish you all a lot of strength, pretty hard days right now, but nobody can judge the decision you take, because... there is no right or wrong in this case, for anyone with a heart and compassion. Maybe Pauly can give a bit more insight if there is any way to ease her of the pain, giving her the chance to have the foal and care for it for as long as she is able without it getting too cruel. I am supporting you and I will always do

[@cynthiacarter514]

Poor Bubbles and his former family. Also, poor pregnant draft. How terrible to be that crippled but has a colt due in June.

[@conniemorgan8402]

Such beautiful horses. I hope they can mend and be adopted..

[@carola7893]

It's such a hard decision with the Belgian mare. I'd take her in a heart beat and at least get the foal a month or so. But it's hard... So hard, and then there is always hope for a nurse mare. Or letting her go to the rainbow bridge now...

[@lindag4484]

I have so much respect for you and your valiant efforts to save a fortunate few from the slaughter pipeline. I wish people would be more responsible and quit breeding willy nilly for $. There are just so many homeless equines.

[@GaynorCoombes-k6w]

Their is nothing wrong with Big John. He is a lovely boy. He has a good body for his age. He just needs someone to love him and give him a nice home he deserves.

[@annmarieschantz9724]

Usher makes a new meaning for door dash!!😂😊

[@ShainCaldwell]

Need a trailer with a ramp.

[@barbarajgosselin6797]

Isn't it hard, after to see all these horse's looking so unhapp,, abused horse? It would just break my heart just to leave the other ones there!😮😢😢

[@akantiia]

Oh geeze, that poor mare

[@lindsayhedges2838]

Awesome job. Now they can get to their washing line. Keep up the good deeds😊.

[@barbarajgosselin6797]

Aww this has to be the most hardest thing ever to do. Is pick only 5 of the horses!😮

[@vickilynn1204]

I'm not fond of minis. But Bubbles is so cute 😊

[@kathyb2562]

Quick Karma @ the Auction!😊

[@rochellesmith7762]

DR. DOUG WILLEN!

[@CathyDeron]

That poor draft. 😢 thankful you can put her to rest. So much DSLD at that auction

[@HorsesTravelVlogsJack]

That horse that was down in trailer makes me think of our overworked Canadian X (we don't know we thought percheron but finally no), when they fall down to the ground you think they'll just die there, they need a lot of encouragement to get back up, mine fell during a trail ride, I since carry always a rope halter and a good 15 foot long lunging rope in cotton to make some kind of leverage sling.

[@judytinker3392]

Come on girl step up come on pretty girl step up girl

[@karenpiotte90]

Nicely done!

[@jacquelynmedina5401]

💔 for mama

[@marinamackerel4131]

Thanks

[@PonyTalesRefuge]

Thank you!!

[@edithdannemiller1358]

Poor baby

[@christineandrew1387]

Awe. Love you alll

[@OfficerPolaris]

Hello from St Croix County!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@1battersea]

I have such a love/hate relationship with rescues. Some, like this one, are great. But man, they're always full of some really ignorant horse people. >.

[@wildedibles819]

❤❤❤

[@stefficantrell5499]

Can somebody tell me why they cut their tails at auction.

[@PonyTalesRefuge]

It depends. Sometimes people do it on older horses with the thought they are likely going to be sent to slaughter or euthanized so they keep it for remembrance. The drafts typically have short tails as the Amish cut them so they don't get tangled in the harness.

[@kathifrangquist7319]

there is a lot of sub human trash walking around on this earth, obviously kill buyers being one but there is NO excuse for the shape some of these horses are in. Next thing, I feel for the people with health problems but that ponies feet didn't happen over night, all it takes is a call to a farrier and if you don't have the financial resources to care for these animals, DON'T own them, you can surrender them way before they get into the shape I see so many in..... I'm just disgusted.... God gave us a brain "USE IT"!

[@PonyTalesRefuge]

As much as we feel all of these things, if we show we are angry, people will not have the interest in surrendering their horse for better care in fear of judgement/punishment. It is just the sad reality. We still always thank them regardless for not sending them to auction or a slaughterhouse.

[@annpalmer7470]

Thanks for getting this HRTT episode to us so quickly after you discovered you had a horse down. So much going on - rescue, surrenders, rehab, adoption - as usual w Pony Tales. 🤍 from Surf City CA🌊

[@CarolineRichardson-n9b]

Why oh why are so many horses being transported without partitions between each of them? And pillared

[@2bluehorizons4]

I completely agree with you! This is absolutely appalling. There should be partitions and also a front exit, especially when there are so many horses in one trailer.

[@2bluehorizons4]

Also, ramps would be good, especially as so many of the horses they transport are injured.

[@TricriForever]

I think that is the least of their worries. You do the best with what you have.

[@debbieshaw6642]

If the person who says they should do and that perhaps should fund to help with getting a new trailer, they can only work with what they have plus I think this was the first time I have ever seen a horse go down,. These people who save these horses work day and night to give the horses a chance of a better life even if they have to say a final goodbye but with love and respect, not in a heartless kill pen. Keep up doing what you do with love and care for all of that you rescue cheers Debbie in the UK ❤

[@Absitiam]

Then donate. They have to work what what they have.

[@conniemorgan8402]

Usher is adorable ❤️

[@kirk4life536]

I just think nate is awesome

[@ZandiTx13]

4:48 that was hard to watch with that one horse coming out.

[@agfillion1]

Usher was beautiful

[@teresacotton6617]

So sad

[@stevec7712]

I'm sure there is a special place in hell for the Kill Buyers - LOL

[@suesteig3025]

❤

[@normeadow969]

I have a vsd &mico valve that was never fixed &now 54 years old my heart sounds different not horse

[@aaronaakre9470]

That is called KARMA babe. ,!😇😎😈💩

[@judytinker3392]

Is this the same big John or is there two?

[@PonyTalesRefuge]

Only 1 Big John

[@marieholt9547]

The kill buyers don't like you getting in the way of their livelihood. Watch your back with that one.

[@jeaninejones4382]

He was obviously goading you. It makes me wonder if he brought the mare in and was getting you to bid high so he’d get a bigger payout. He’d be laughing all the way to the bank.

[@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie]

The male bidder is going to be there next time to give you all the trouble he can, & being dumped off that horse will only make someone like that ALL THE MORE CRUEL, because that's the type of😈 they are!

[@nycapplesJH]

I’m new to all of this…I am guessing a kill buyer kills the horses…but why pay for a horse just to kill it…what do they get from that…like how is that profitable? Why do they do it?

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Slaughterhouses make money off them. Pretty brutal. Used for both animal…mostly dogs…and human food…maybe also in zoos, but I’m not sure about that.

[@nycapplesJH]

@@sharonkaczorowski8690 I thought that was illegal in the US? That is horrible though

[@PonyTalesRefuge]

They ship them across the border to slaughter :(

[@nycapplesJH]

@@PonyTalesRefuge that is so gross. Why would the US allow that, they have to know what is going on

[@lizweber4996]

People suck... tjat mare man... geez

[@Wag-N-Train]

🥹🙌🫶

[@deannadeason1850]

Why would he care what you do, and that was Karma bet he didn't think about that😅😅😅

[@m.gailwieterman1987]

at least you guys can take pictures and video's there in the states. We can't in Canada

[@marieholt9547]

It depends on the auction house you go to.They don't want you to at the auction house I used to go to and will request you put any cameras down.Mention something about Peta

[@trudypowell8303]

Don’t the Amish geld their stallions?

[@lucy7b]

Is this a repeat video?

[@SapphirasMama]

Last clip (before this one) ended in a cliff hanger of the horse being down. The beginning is a continuation of that ending

[@lucy7b]

@@SapphirasMama a lot is repeated.