NEGLECTED mini horse -- Hoof transformation for Hope -- YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE END!!

This week we have Hope, who's new owners at Rustic Ridge saved her from a bad situation. Dr Travis, Steve Sermersheim, and the team work to get her back to comfortable, and as you will see at the end - I'd say its working!! She will still be coming to see us every three weeks to continue trimming those rear feet and getting them back to where they should be.
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[@bajasbaby]

About 30 years ago I bought a mini off craigslist for 50 bucks. Poor guy had been used as a cart horse and had healed sores all over his body from the harness. Little white patches of hair where the harness and headstall had been. He could barely walk from severe arthritis. I penned him up when it got dark out, but he was allowed to roam during the day. We got him about April, and he passed away about October. He was a pet for my ten year old, and she loved him with everything she had in her. Went out one morning to open his stall, and he was down. Vet said he passed in his sleep. I’m glad we were able to give that little guy some much needed love and rest. To every “Rusty” out there, I hope you get the love you deserve. ❤️🤟🏼🫶🏻

[@melhawk6284]

Poor little fella! How old was he when you found him? Glad he got to have his very own kid, at least for a little while!

[@CasiodorusRex]

I'm getting old. Craigslist 30 years old.

[@caroleschachinger2593]

Wow! From depressed, dejected, and filthy, barely able to walk, every step, sheer agony, to proud and beautiful, running and jumping for joy. Even the cow got caught up in her joyful celebration. What a miraculous transformation! God bless you for rescuing this beautiful little soul. Welcome to paradise, precious Hope! 🙏🤎😍🤎🙏

[@user-mj4zm8hc8i]

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[@bobvb]

I don't understand how anyone could let Hope's hooves get so overgrown. I can't imagine how much pain she was in. It is marvelous to see how well she rebounded and enjoys running around as she should.

[@IcicleFerret]

I'd like to thank the previous owner for doing the right thing for this horse. He tried to take care of her, realized he couldn't, and was going to end her suffering. Thankfully for her, found someone who could give her the care she needed and he just let her go.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Agree! They could have hid her away or put her down, but gave her a chance to survive. Thank you to the folks over at Rustic Ridge here in Southern Illinois for picking her up and letting us take care of her! She is living her best life on the farm already!

[@VALERIALDABE]

O rapaz sem colete, n deveria estar ajudando, no momento do raio X

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

HUH? thats MONTHS or YEARS of neglect! he says he phoned farriers to get the horse trimmed and they always cancelled on him? why not TAKE the horse TO a farrier or a farrier SCHOOL then? im thinking he shd b charged with neglect. @@BeasleyEquineClinic

[@joanlovelace7338]

​@BeasleyEquineClinic How old is she? She sure was feeling good after her little feet got fixed. She as cute as a button, looks like a shrunk down Quarter Horse, has a nice little head. Thanks for getting her feet to where she can do zoomies around the pasture, she sure was happy. From your neighbor just a little west of St Louis. 👍👍👋👋👋🐎🐎

[@linehaugaa7089]

Now she needs some horse friends and her life will be Perfect!

[@sharonbattaglia6230]

After watching Hope’s video I had a warm smile on my face. I’m so happy for this little girl to finally have a home along with love and happiness. She loves her new home 🏡.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She is absolutely living her best life!

[@EmpathBonz]

Same! Smiling from ear to ear watching her running and bucking!😍

[@sharonL2023]

Such a happy little horse in the end . Thank you for saving her and giving her a new life. The Farrier's skill was immense in turning around the distorted hooves and making her comfortable again . Such skill and compassion ❤

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

He is one of the absolute best! Thank you!

[@HoneyBadger-atwork]

What you all did was show the world the best people can be. Thank you for helping all the animals that have no way to help themselves. ❤❤❤

[@nbk9372]

TY all for being the loving, and compassionate stewards of God's critters. That lil lady will never forget you all for giving back her spirit of doing what she is doing now, running against the wind. You can see the sheer joy in her sprinting, rearing and bucking. Her actions are as good as vocalizing; ..."an-and look what else I can do", "did you see that, watch me do that again"!!! May God continue to shine His grace upon all of you!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She is definitely showing off!! Thank you for the kind words!

[@saradinnin2576]

I had the pleasure of working with Steve and he is one of the greatest farriers I know. Great job on giving this pony and new lease on life.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Steve is one of if not the top farrier in North America, we are absolutely honored to be able to work with him!

[@lindacarruthers3423]

What a wonderful change for that poor wee horse .from pain and I expect despair,to a life worth living.❤❤

[@Dreamworld986]

She's so happy to have her feet back to normal. thank you to everyone who helped her.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She definitely shows her happy fiery little self now! She is just the best! Thank you for watching!

[@lilianmcguigan9240]

Look at her go. She runs like the wind, bucking and fussing....filled with joy. And before, she found it difficult to just stand without pain. Ty so much!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She is a little fireball! We are so happy for her and glad she was able to come out of the situation she was in!

[@terrifiorelli9819]

This made me cry. That poor little girl. Minis are the best and she was so very patient.

[@lyrieth8833]

Watching her run and do her little bucking is just adorable!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

isn't she a hoot! So happy to see that personality come out!!

[@lindaarbogast6499]

Thank you so much for taking good care of her. The end shows how much she has improved to the point she is able to run again! I love it!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Isn't it great to see! She's a feisty little thing! Thanks for watching!

[@lindaarbogast6499]

@@BeasleyEquineClinic I appreciate her smaller size as I am short too! It’s wonderful to see her running around. Clearly the work you have done has made a huge impact on her quality of life. Thank you for taking care of her.

[@movingtarget9169]

I'm not a horse person but I know pain when I see it. my heart ached to see her struggling so hard to walk but the amazing skill of the farrier gave her back the joy of running and boy was she making the most of it! A job well done by all of you!

[@betpatpatten3840]

This poor neglected little horse looks like she feels a whole lot better with her feet. Looks like even just one trimming of the house by somebody that knows what they're doing. Helped her tremendously. Thanks for doing such a lovely job of looking after her! I'm sure she'll be a fabulous pet. Will there be anyone learning to ride her? I mean this child of proper weight of a course!

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

I have 3 minis. They get their feet done every 4 weeks. I don't see how someone could let this poor horse get to this state. Bless you for rescuing her, and making her feel better. (Jan Griffiths).

[@MeUrWishGranted]

The end where she's jumping around almost made me cry! How sweet! 😻😻😻😻

[@AdgTee21]

Bless all those who helped her especially the wonderful farrier! The little happy hop in the field made my heart smile! ❤

[@lindagriffiths4015]

What an excellent job, it made me so happy to see her run,buck and having so much fun.Thank you to all the staff, the care and attention you gave her was second to none.

[@cathy_p637]

Dr Travis, Steve Sermersheim, and the team have done a wonderful job with this girl. In this case I would say that Steve is the miracle hoof guy. He really knows what he is doing and exactly how to do it. Excellent work to all of you for saving this very special little girl.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Steve is the best! We are lucky to have him!

[@sharonbattaglia6230]

Yes, thank God the previous owner let her go. Now she will have a better life! She’s a beautiful horse 🐴.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She's the sweetest! She deserves all the love and attention she is getting now!

[@rpurdy4821]

Good job guys! You can sure tell she's feeling so much better, she knows her feet are fixed. She absolutely appreciates it. All it took was a little love and attention, know how and a dash of modern technology. She's a happy lil pony again.🐎

[@melindaflick631]

All that sass at the end! She is so much better and happier!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

😆 she is a sassy little thing for sure!! She has just the best little personality, she's a sweetie!

[@rebeccadees2300]

It’s amazing what a great farrier can do to correct these serious hoof problems. Thank you for giving each one a chance to have a quality life.

[@user-ss7qy2pq2m]

That's the happiest pony I have ever seen.

[@sharonharker9942]

This made me so incredibly sad and mad at the previous owner. This poor girl in such discomfort and pain and him not even caring enough to do anything about it. Thank you for rescuing this little horse.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

We are thrilled to see her turn into the little pistol that she is! She has a long life still ahead of her filled with lots of brushing and love!

[@biddydibdab9180]

It was such fun to see this pony’s recovery. Thank you to the people who took her from misery to happiness.

[@terrileyda5346]

Beautiful! Your farrier is an angel! Look at her showing all her appreciation!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Steve is so amazing! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@scribblewoman]

Seeing hooved emerge from that twisted mess was like watching a miracle! I would have called her Sassy, not Hope though. She is such a little firecracker ❤

[@marieholt9547]

So cute seeing her zoomies.So glad the man who inherited her from the previous owners decided to give her to y'all and give her a second chance at life.She looks healthier weight now that she could move around. It was so amazing to watch her stand so quietly for the farrier.

[@WendyDahling3]

She’s a sweetheart! Her bucking around so happily at the end was amazing!

[@lizevans5559]

I was at a local auction just a week ago and there was two ponies and a 41/2 month old donkey that looked just like this. My heart ached for them, but unfortunately I couldn't afford to help them. I'm so glad that you all can help this little one ☺️ blessing for all.😊

[@georgehickman648]

Genuinely made me smile 😃 . Well done restoring the wee horse hooves & energy levels, she truly flies now, bless her lil new hooves. Don't take on any large animal if you're not above & beyond in providing the proper care & maintenance. There is no excuse for the previous keeper & easily avoided. Awesome share, Thank-you 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸

[@user-zy3hk6jn7b]

who who who wath to say thank you to all the good people are workling here sorry may very bad english i am from Austria

[@ShannansShenanigans]

❤ Love that Hope is happy and doing zoomies! She's so beautiful. I hope, Hope finds her forever home and keeps getting the love and care she deserves. ❤

[@caranandrews3491]

xxxxWow! Thank Goodness Little Hope was rescued when she was. She seems like an Ideal Patient, Bless you all & Hope for such an amazing transformation & recovery. Enjoy Life Little Lady.

[@nicem8746]

She’s cute as can be. Bless you for helping her, thank you 💕

[@caroldocherty6810]

OMG thank you. Who could let that pony get into such a state. Thanks for helping her.

[@danielbarber8387]

The heart of a champion right there. By week ten she'll be ready to give the derby a try.

[@evabryan1209]

All I can say is god bless all of you !!!!

[@lynnrivell6600]

How happy she is wonderful just makes you cry with joy

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Nothing better than a great outcome, thank you for watching!

[@indyford3531]

She is being so good for you. Thank you for taking care of her!!!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She really is a sweetheart! She knew we were there to help!

[@brendagroff8478]

What a gorgeous little horse. Thank you for saving her.

[@CXensation]

The kind of horse I like the best : a Happyhorse 😍

[@MrMoggyman]

Bless you farrier for your patients and skill in alleviating this horses condition. Excellent work of professionals together to save a horse that otherwise would have been put down. Cannot praise highly enough people like this. And look at the transformation in that little pony. She is over the moon to be able to trot and gallop around on her new found feet, happy at last.

[@sharonrimsza7960]

This little gal is quite a trouper. Thank you for helping her.

[@maryainsworth5022]

I loved the transformation of this little lady, Hope, she found the perfect home when the previous owner just let her go to you. Thank you for saving her and making her better. Your farrier is quite the guy! Look at her go, she is feeling super fine, with all that running and bucking, such a cutie.

[@stephanieb7311]

Great video trim and transformation. So glad she is healthy and happy thankyou for rescuing her.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Thank you! We are glad she is doing so great!

[@kathybradbury]

Thank you for giving her frequent breaks…not all farriers are that concerned, and I’ve seen horses in terrible condition being put through the torments of hell by a farrier who seems to think they have unlimited endurance.

[@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie]

Top Farrier for that job! ,you gave the little "bronco" a new life!! Making up for lost time with that energy,

[@american23t]

I felt so horrible when first seeing her. Then in the end she was running, rearing and jumping. My heart just leeps with joy. I've always had a love ❤for horses, but especially the smallest and the largest of them.

[@anthonymordawski-uf6ie]

Congratulations too everyone in Hopes wonderful treatment and what joy too see the final outcome ❤❤❤

[@CarlaMWard-]

Awww what a patient , patient that then turned into a zoomie puppy - too cute 💞💞💞💞

[@paulakreinberg1448]

Thank you for fixing this joyful animal!

[@Mrsmassflex]

Glad you went to look at some cows. You gave her a new life!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She is loving her life now! Sassy little thing!

[@merrymanrc]

She know after you started to work on her you are there to help her and now she gonna have a good life now great job

[@randybutler4772]

Such a huge change in her. Thank you for sharing.🐴

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

You can really see that personality come out!! Thanks for watching!

[@MinkesMom]

❤❤❤❤❤ Thank You for caring for this Lady. ❤❤❤

[@laurakyburz8165]

Look how happy she is no more pain! Thank you to everyone who helped her! ❤️‍🩹

[@midnightblackrose00]

What a sweetheart! She is definitely feeling better. ❤

[@juliapeh6211]

19:46 Good work, Farrier! The tiny horse will get used to it quickly and be able to run well again.

[@tantejopie268]

What a change, her demeanour has improved so much..

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She is loving her new life that's for sure! Thank you for watching!!

[@annguldbrand74]

I am so IMPRESSED with the great job you do for this wonderful little horse and then to see the wonderful result of her journey🥰❤

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Thank you very much!! She is definitely a happy little thing now!

[@georgiaanderson4483]

This is amazing 😊 they have been great with the pony, and they are angels to help fix the hooves and make the pony's life better. Great people ❤ 😊

[@bonnieking5493]

What kind and compassionate people all of you in this video are. Very lucky pony! ❤

[@janadogan-qy7ci]

Thank you for saving this beautiful girl and giving her a great life. I cried because she is so happy now. You gave her the life she was meant to have. Again thank you.

[@susanmorris6746]

What a good trim this baby is so so happy now bless her little hooves 🩷🩷

[@honeykin7890]

OH Wow, poor thing! How sad is that? You are a miracle worker!

[@patriciaguillory8424]

I love the mini horse, it's beautiful

[@marilynrichardson340]

You are an amazing human, thanks for helping this sweet pony. OMG she is running!

[@user-hd3dq1wj1c]

Little pony sure is happy now thank you for all you did nice looking healthy hooves now fantastic job.

[@barbarajgosselin6797]

Omgoodness her back hoofs look so bad God Love her, and bless her little heart!😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@user-uv8qc7in8n]

Какие вы молодцы,вернули ему радость бегать,прыгать,Спасибо вам!!!

[@david_fl507]

with all the bad in the world, it is wonderful to see good. thank you.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Got to be so tough for farriers to deal with such mini hooves and tiny horses! You'd almost be better tipping them over on a table to save your back! Great job helping poor Hope!

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Being a farrier is a tough job for sure! We are lucky to have Steve on our team!

[@georginafraser451]

I don't think he's ever been this happy, thank u. thank solo much for rescuing and bringing health and happiness to his life. Godbless u all.

[@carmenmarreropagan7737]

I'm so glad the owner didn't put her down. Look at what a beautiful transformation u have done with her. God Blessed u with miracle hands, a loving heart and job u do very well. She's so precious, lovable she's a adorable. LITTLE cutie pie BLESS this little Angel. My Blessings to you all thanks for making her happy and a second chance in Life. Hope I fell in love with u sweetie. 🥰❤️🇵🇷🙏Thanks for sharing FROM PUERTO RICO

[@missharry5727]

I love to watch a really skilled farrier in action. This little sweetheart was so cooperative too.

[@beckyward6650]

She feels so good. Awesome job to you all.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Thank you! We love when they get to show off their personality after being down for so long, she is such a happy little horse!

[@barbarajgosselin6797]

You guy's saved her precious life!😊😊😊

[@aportgirl]

That one happy little hors, now!

[@hankenson]

That little horse seems so happy!!!

[@robinmcewen304]

Thank God for you all and how you helped this little girl ❤

[@withgoddess8029]

She's really well behaved.❤

[@janicegreenwell8060]

She's got her life back and she's so happy

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Thanks for watching! She’s definitely got a new lease on life!

[@susandhyepock6122]

Makes your ❤ full of happiness for her!

[@davidwatsonii9469]

THAT ENDIN DID BRING A TEAR TO MY EYE

[@sharonandrews6985]

Thank you God for these wonderful people who TRULY help and care for the innocent. They are true angels. Please bless them always. In Jesus name Amen

[@Schimmelreiter07]

Gut das euer Team dem kleinen Kerl helfen konnte ❤❤❤

[@margolenney6032]

Bloody hell that was amazing. Thank you to everyone. You must be so proud. What a rewarding job

[@Ladybug1958]

She's definitely a happy camper now! Thank God you were there and took her. She's so beautiful.

[@BarkersBits]

She is so very sweet!

[@lisafoote482]

Look how she is expressing how thankful she is for her life-saving hoof treatments.❤

[@TheShadowMan.]

Quite the sassy queen these days ❤

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

She may be mini, but the sass is in full!

[@MegaMindyLou]

Awww a true cow pony! ❤❤

[@johannakuster1564]

This little one is a miracle! Wow!

[@harpintn]

Thank you for showing some follow up footage. I have seen several videos of neglected horses getting a trim, but this is the first one that where they showed the end results..

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

It's great to see her running playing and jumping. To think the previous owner was thinking of putting her down because they couldn't get someone out to trim her is sad.

[@BeasleyEquineClinic]

Yes it is, thankful for the good people over at Rustic Ridge for picking her up and getting her to us!