Part 2 - Update on the Belgian Draft horses saved from slaughter at the beginning of September 2024

[@hansgustaf540]

Although I follow you from the beginning I still have sometimes tears in my eyes when I see starved horses with ribs you can count and scars above their noses. I enjoyed to see less "walking skeletons" in this video and some of the gentle giants "pestering" you for treats. After their hard lives with little or no respect or love they are so forgiving. Thanks to the great sponsors who are able and willing to pay a whole bail for a doomed Belgian. You and Julies team and supporters around the globe are a light of hope in these dark times full of aggression and destruction. I am glad to be a member of this community and can help from Europe to make the world of today a little better. Bless you all. 🌟🌟🌟

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

@@hansgustaf540 thank you so much for your support and kind words! We appreciate you following our journey!

[@MsDormy]

Super comment Hans! I love the Fletchers too, from UK ❤️

[@annmarie5874]

YOU ARE AN AMAZING DONOR!❤ THANK YOU

[@elizabethpinzon7235]

Thanks to all who cared for this amazing mare! I had a Cappuccino granddaughter, PasoFino, that we bonded immediately and rode the trails for 17 yrs. She had developed a suspensory ligament disorder. I let her go. She was 24.

[@HoofprintTales]

I love your comments and your love for horses. It’s wonderful. Horse stories are always heartwarming. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bettyforsythe2513]

Thanks for all you do for the horses.💕😊💕

[@phammond8155]

Well done!! You're horses are so happy and must feel so safe and loved. I marvel at all your hard work!!

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We are so happy to provide them with a safe haven to live out their lives! Thank you for watching! We appreciate you!

[@Teresa-tg8nw]

Ahh, Frank, you are a sweetheart. He’s a beautiful horse. Love Klaus’ long tail.

[@RataPerry]

Question: why do some Belgian's tails grow long, but most don't?

[@hansgustaf540]

@@RataPerry The short ones have been docked for the use of harnesses. Some grow again after the rescue.

[@BRMBeeGeesR1]

Thank you for the update video for these wonderful horses. They are all so special and precious. They all deserve to live out their lives being loved and fed well.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We agree! We love these horses and are so happy they are safe. Thank you for watching!

[@sternenhimmel4637]

Mr. Supervisor Dog always checking that things go right.

[@debpratt52]

I have a deep love of Belgians. We even have Belgian mules on farms nearby.

[@pamelawadkins9951]

I just found your channel. Love your passion for horses! I got my first horse back in 2014 at 51 years old. Thank you everyone who helps these beautiful horses❤❤❤❤

[@tinacathey8241]

Hey subscriber's putting a shout to everyone to subscribe. Julie and her team do such a wonderful job and taking care of these horses and donkeys. I would like to see them hit ONE million. They really need our support. Please reach out to family, friends, co-workers to help this channel continue their work. We can do it!!!! Thank you to everyone ❤

[@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f]

❤

[@jenniferlehman326]

@@tinacathey8241 Already am a subscriber. I have been since Video number 001!!! Love Jenn 💖

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you for following us from the beginning!

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much!

[@j.sahulka9024]

Hansell will be friends with you one day I think. He is still scared. Poor boy. Who knows what happened to him. Thank you again.💕

[@RataPerry]

It's all so new to him.

[@MichelleChristie-w3n]

I thank you all who can and do advocate for the majestic and loving and loyal horses. That anyone would choose to slaughter what should be beholden as Gods pure gift to our care is sickening. All animals and wildlife are here at God's will and we should be grateful for the opportunity to care for them in their older lives. Please continue to pray for their freedom to relax and be treated like the gorgeous creatures they are. They deserve that.

[@marthaagnew6022]

Really appreciate the update such a joy to see these beautiful horses being rescued and given the life they deserve!

[@lynnehuff9659]

Very sweet a necessary thing that you are doing. Wonderful to hear that some Percherons are with you too.

[@MsDormy]

96 rescuees….. how wonderful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lorraineduan6853]

PS I have shared this to my Facebook page so my friends can see all the horses and donkeys.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you spreading the word and thank you for watching!

[@shannon9155]

Such beautiful horses. Thank you for helping them. I can't even think about how anyone could kill these poor creatures.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We agree, they are so special!

[@altheaarmstrong4029]

Thank You so much for rescuing these beautiful, majestic horses. Shame on people for using these animals, and discarding when they can’t work hard enough for them.

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

Sage has an old soul and Frank is soi Funny 😂

[@cassandragriswold7521]

I'm always amazed you know their names. Love ❤ your dedication to these neglected beautiful giants N donkeys.

[@RutaKlimas-fr4ox]

Hansel is gorgeous.

[@lindaholbrook5904]

Thank you for taking care of them. I know you love them.❤

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you for watching! We appreciate your support.

[@WeeltjevVanNassauw]

Loved the update thank you so much, so sweet all the animals❤❤❤

[@ritamatthews2942]

Love all you are doing. Thank you very much 🙏😊

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you for your support, we appreciate it!

[@Fifi-wv3bd]

Another amazing video saving and nurturing these beautiful horses. Thank you.

[@beckyd712]

Oh my goodness! They are SO skinny! They probably haven't ever been touched except to be brought to work. Looking forward to when they get to be "love bugs"! I think I'm in love with Hansel and Klaus!

[@beckyd712]

*It makes me SO happy to know they will never have another dang tag glued onto their body or tail!*

[@tammywooley2635]

Love how your dog is like, ok guys follow me the herd is this way.

[@Dyan_Eckert]

Thank you for the update, everyone looks so happy!

[@susanjaffe315]

Thank you for all you do..I send money whenever you ask…

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much for your support! We couldn't do it without you.

[@Rosanne-o7v]

These horses are so lucky to be cared for and loved at FFA. You all do wonderful work.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We appreciate you watching and we are so happy they are safe with us!

[@Iris_Germany]

Thank you! ❤❤❤ All the scars on the horse‘s faces 😢 and the scars on their souls 😢

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We are working on healing both of those scars!

[@Iris_Germany]

@ Yes and that’s wonderful 🙏🏻💖✨

[@Iris_Germany]

@ I know and that’s wonderful ❤️

[@steelexpress_1]

What a wonderful job you are all doing. I love your channel so much❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! We appreciate you watching!

[@sternenhimmel4637]

@@FletcherFarmsAmarillo WE appreciate you!! GOING INTO ACTION

[@sherw7635]

You must keep farriers really busy!! 😊

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Yes we do!

[@gailshields9135]

Hi Everyone on the farm, people and all these beautiful animals!!!! Love your channel!!!! Keep up the great work. It’s soooo hard, but must be so rewarding. Love from Bucks County Pennsylvania. My son lives in Midland Tx. ❤❤

[@rachealsmith5138]

I absolutely love seeing these ‘little’ babies for low you around like puppies! 😅❤ I am sure they realize the change as soon as they step off of the trailer at the farm. You are such a Godsend…. I can’t imagine how satisfying it would be to walk among these wonderful creatures! Thank you so much for your work, and thank you so much for sharing!!❤❤

[@lynnehuff9659]

That man at the auction is strong, he can jump onto an 18 and more hand horse! Hansel is so gorgeous. I remember when the vets used simple hand tools with no power to float their teeth. Their vet care, so complete, must be costing thousands and thousands.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Yes vet care is expensive!

[@MarianneMoniz]

Bless your hearts for savings these beautiful animals ❤ What’s going on at the farm where the 4 horses came from 😢 Get the muffins Julie! (that’s what Frank, Buddy and Luna are saying!) So wonderful to see weight on Klaus. Hansel - I hope he gains the trust. Can’t imagine what these horses have been through 😢

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We have gotten a lot of horses from the same place now. Most people dump horses before winter so they don’t have to feed them for the winter.

[@chillnophone2024]

Thank you all, so very much❣️💯🐴 ☮️

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

You are very welcome! We appreciate your support.

[@lorraineduan6853]

What a fabulous video, you guys are doing such a good thing looking after all your horses and donkeys.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much! We are so happy to be able to provide a safe haven for these animals! Thank you for watching!

[@lorriewilber8534]

Thank you😊

[@amydavid1111]

Such a great video. Lovely horses. ❤❤❤❤

[@joannarisbey319]

Wow, so many horses out to pasture. Great to see

[@joanmiller56]

Luna looks like my old horse Gypsy. Beautiful. Thank you for doing this. I wish I could help.

[@cherylcook6284]

A friend had a old long handle frying pan that she would put a treat on and then used to give treats to the horses, until they would take treats from her hands. The horses also were gentled by regular grooming. She that slow also.

[@otterkarman8740]

Trust and faith for all your hard word and care giving. Awesome. Hope and wish all the animals the best of health for the future.

[@fanfreluche]

thank you for saving these horses♥♥♥

[@kathiekonarzewski7765]

You can see the results of the wonderful care you give these animals. Thank you for the gentle video of Anna’s life with you. What a peaceful ending.

[@lynn7086]

Their Stunning,.

[@MarleneVerdecchio]

I wish I was a millionaire I’d give you half for what you guys are doing.

[@TinaEnemark]

Frank is a puppy dog …. So sweet..

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

He really is!

[@steventrompeter9883]

Always look forward to your posts. Buddy and Luna are a sweet couple. 🐎😊

[@jenniferlehman326]

It will take time, Julie. But I have no doubts that Hansl will eventually come around to letting you or someone else touch him. With some horses that have been dumped into the slaughter pipeline, they feel abandoned by all they know. Everyone they knew is gone. The routine is different. Give him time, and love, and move slowly. Let him dictate the pace. You'll find that's the best way for him to learn the all-important TRUST again. Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@hansgustaf540]

@@jenniferlehman326 Hi Jennifer! I always like your comments about the gentle giants. Greetings from Germany! 👋

[@jenniferlehman326]

@hansgustaf540 Danke! Thank you! I've dealt with many rescues, and it takes time for them to learn to trust us again after all they've been through. I'm just speaking from experience. I hope you have a wonderful evening! Where in Germany are you? My family is from around Hamburg. I have Ruhl, Kuhl, and obviously, Lehman, in my paternal family tree. Jenn 💖

[@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f]

Nice so happy you are watching too❤

[@jenniferlehman326]

@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f I always do! Love these gentle giants, hate the treatment they get when someone decides they aren't worth anything anymore. But they deserve so much!! Love for all the work they've done all their lives. And they get that here!! Love Jenn 💖

[@kerrieking96]

Frank was posing! 😊

[@nkw3157]

Do you ever allow a horse to be adopted? You are amazing and I love all your videos, and of course all the rescues.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

No…these horses are here for retirement. Most are in their upper teens with medical conditions. We give them their last years to live as a horse in a herd with their own kind.

[@RataPerry]

​@FletcherFarmsAmarillo I like that. I also like the set up of your organization.

[@AnnemieM]

Humans using those horses as slaves and then kill them. That is so out rages and I think it's more than that. I believe that it is evil. I am extreamly thankfull that you rescue them and keep them and love them and look after them. May your endevour be blessed richly. Thank you.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! We appreciate you watching.

[@maryellis7622]

They are looking so wonderful. Almost see smiles on their faces. Bless you guys, it brings tears to my eyes.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support. We appreciate you watching!

[@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f]

Liked❤

[@LorettaClouse-n5q]

Thank You for saving this Beautiful Horse and every horse!!! 🙏💜🙏

[@zannaB60]

You may not have been able to pet him, but you did get a nose boop! Baby steps, boops are baby steps.

[@caroletimpson-wiltowski3731]

Hansel will eventually come to trust you, Julie. Your gentleness and kindness will win the day. One day, you could always try lunging him to teach him to treat you with more trust and respect. Frank is a sweetie. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@lotti-l4i]

❤️Thank you so much for your update, all my best for you and your family 🌞🌻🙋‍♀️

[@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f]

Aww thank you so much all this amazing work❤

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We appreciate your support!

[@melaniemonti8115]

Happy New Year Julie! Your rescue herd seems so happy and doing well. I love watching the reaction when the rescues first go out to the pasture, it's like they know they are free!😊

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much!

[@cherriemcbratney162]

Thank you for the work, love, and commitment you and your team made to save these horses. Glory to God! For all your efforts.

[@brendaanne0810]

Beautiful update!! All look so happy in their new home!! 🫂💗

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We are so happy they are all doing well! Thank you for watching!

[@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f]

Wow so wonderful to sweet

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you for watching!

[@marthahines1979]

It’s great to see how all these guys are all following you around. I’m sure they look forward to the possibility of treats but it’s also clear that they are living a good life and they are enjoying their life and all the people too. Great work you all!😊

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

They definitely love their treats!

[@katastrophicfailure99]

Omg, the wsy Klaus just ran to the open field and big herd was wonderful🥲🥲🥲

[@juliejordan6421]

They Sense Love

[@trippinggauntlet4520]

Thank you Julie, we appreciate the update and always love seeing how relaxed and happy the horses are now. 💜

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@annmarieschantz9724]

Busy time at Fletcher farms!!! Thanks for all you do julie!! You guys rock!🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We appreciate you watching and we are so happy to be able to provide a safe haven for these animals!

[@julierutkowski7654]

Liam looks AMAZING! glorious mane - he's a rockstar! you all are so special - making things so stable and safe for these angels - i love you all (including the donators, subs and fans) so so much xoxoxox humanity at our BEST

[@lesliebisset1318]

Thank you ❤🎉

[@dianneimustson704]

So beautiful ❤

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@outoftime7740]

You guys are awesome human beings. Thank you so much.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We appreciate you watching and your kind words!

[@1striperon]

It seems like your pasture would be a good testing ground for horse toys that engage their minds as well as their bodies. C'mon horse toy entrepreneurs, here's the place to test, (I don't mean to be out of line with the invitation, which is rhetorical.)

[@vonmousetrap]

Julie, I want to visit one day!

[@laurelbozman6997]

Thank goodness for Fletcher Farms

[@LanyaTeodo]

Great job Julie, Corey and friends, doing an amazing job ! 🐴😀

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@cherylcampbell7495]

I tried to donate by card. I don’t use PayPal . Thank you for your compassion for these animals.💚🙏

[@marcinnozka1271]

👍👍👍👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🐎🐎🐎😀😀😀happy to see all are healthy 👍👍👍🤞🤞🤞😀😀😀

[@Corgis175]

Shared and am a subscriber and patreon. Best rescue.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you for your support, we appreciate it!

[@reneedickerson4489]

Everyone is doing great thanks to everyone's help.

[@janelmc17]

Julie, most horse rescues with even half the number of horses, have 4 times as many locations for all the herd the feed without be chased off . Please consider this for the newbie’s. Also, fly spray them before they arrive to the ranch. This is the 3rd time the newbies were very agitated to the point of distraction from eating . ❤😊 I do enjoy your effort and happy to see more rescues. QQQ have your board ever considered collaborating with other similar horse rescues to eliminate the slaughter of all equines. ??? Food for thought!!

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

@@janelmc17 it’s winter now and they all do get fly spray. Other rescue groups don’t want to work together because it takes away from their donations. I have been doing this by myself for the last 3 years and these horses would have had a much different fate if we hadn’t stepped in. The horses never go without anything and there is plenty of space for everyone!

[@mariepennington1632]

Thank you for updating all of us… We appreciate your updates..

[@debracurry1423]

Thanks Julie for all u do. That Luna is stunning. God bless❤

[@mousiebrown943]

It's a crazy winter! Snow here in New Orleans. Glad to see your latest post.❤

[@brendaredmond4678]

Julie, I just love the relationship you have with all of the horses. Are you ever afraid out there in the middle of the herd?

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

No I’m not afraid but I do have to keep my head on a swivel. Definitely don’t want to get between 2 horses.

[@1957peanut]

One rule of thumb when filming, always face the sun when possible. No glare then. Wishing you a wonderful day from Germany. 😊

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

I try but the wind is my issue. Depending on the direction of the wind I have to put the sun behind me or you won’t hear the audio.

[@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f]

Congratulations 🎉for you❤

[@tammywooley2635]

Cool, you got that Percheron mix, such a pretty horse, what is the new ones name.😊

[@littlewiseowl4405]

Patreon has been really great for keeping up on the latest news. Thanks for all the additional effort you put into the Patreon videos, particularly Chicken Nugget❤

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Thank you so much for your support! We appreciate you!

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke 💖

[@bettelouwho]

These big horses are so deserving of all good things. I hate how they are referred to at auction as "used" for this job or that. Those people care for their farm trucks better than the horses. I've seem it with my own eyes.

[@RataPerry]

Although the Amish don't use mechanized tools. Hence, the use of draft horses, carriage horses and mules.

[@graciemac6303]

Is it possible that Luna's pregnant? Thank you for the operation y'all have for the majestic creatures!! God bless

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

Not that we know of...

[@hansgustaf540]

@@graciemac6303 Funny! I also assumed this when I saw her. We are not used to see well kept horses with round bellies arriving at the farm, are we?

[@bevfrench3496]

would rubbing alcohol work to loosen the glue from the hip tags...especially on the tail.????

[@alfredotherescuetuxedocat83]

😊 you are wonderful giving these beautiful, hardworking drafts the retirement they worked for their whole lives. I'm new to your Channel and subbed but I can't afford to donate anything at the moment except for my time watching and liking the videos. Your stock dog is awesome! I love how he or she raced over to make sure the horses didn't get into trouble from scuffling.

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

We appreciate you watching and liking our videos! That’s support enough! Thank you so much!

[@janelmc17]

So 2 of the 4 horses from the same farm, both have a blind left eye! Probably NOT a coincidence 😢

[@FletcherFarmsAmarillo]

No Frank is the only one that is blind in his left eye.

[@TollaFreeman]

Indianapolis loves you all

[@kerrieking96]

Love ya'all!!!