Episode 86
Back a few weeks ago, with the support of all our followers, subscribers and friends we were able to rescue 3 more Belgian Draft Horses from shipping to slaughter from Bowie Texas Livestock. We rescued 2 mares and a gelding. If you didn't see the last video (link below) one of the mares was in horrible condition. She is blind in her right eye, has a sever sway back and is underweight. The gelding from the original livestock yard video was extremely underweight and was having an issue with his back left leg as you could see him limping while walking. The third mare seemed to be in good condition until we got her back to the farm. She came down with a cough and a runny nose. Our priority over the last few weeks was getting these horses the medical treatment they needed along with letting them get settled into their new home.

Our days have been filled with veterinarian appointments, bonding with the new horses and getting these three on the road to recovery so they can live out a happy retirement life after so many years of working. This video is everything that has been happening around here and how the 3 horses are doing after going to the vet and receiving some love and care..

We have started a fundraiser to cover the medical bills for the 3 new horses. The fundraiser can be found at the bighooffoundation.org.

www.bighooffoundation.org

As a growing horse rescue group, we rely on monetary donations to keep the organization moving forward. The Big Hoof Foundation will always be transparent with how your donations are used. 100% of the money we raise goes directly to the rescued horses' bail fees, transport, feed, hay, medical bills, medications, alternative medical treatments, supplements, surgeries, etc. Every dollar raised is for the horses!

Our ability to help these horses is only because of the generous donations from our subscribers and followers! Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Big Hoof Foundation to help us save more of these precious lives from shipping to slaughter and provide them with the care they deserve. Thank you everyone for your continued support in saving these gentle giants! We could not be saving these lives without you!

https://www.bighooffoundation.org

Donate via PayPal
https://paypal.me/bighooffoundation

Donate via GiveButter
https://givebutter.com/eSNqlO

If you would like to support us, the one item WE always need is FEED! If you would like to send a gift/donation of feed (Alfa Pro) you can send that through our local feed store, HF & C Amarillo. HF&C Amarillo has offered to help us with anyone wanting to send a gift/donation of Alfa-Pro to the horses. When you call, tell them you are sending a gift to Fletcher Farms Amarillo/Big Hoof Foundation and they will add the gifts to our account.

Alfa-Pro is a complete pelleted alfalfa mixed with vitamins and minerals all the horses need on a daily basis. Alfa-Pro is $17.45 per bag. They do offer a discount if you purchase by the pallet (40 - 50 pound bags) $16.95 per bag if purchased by the pallet. WE go through 6 pallets per month to feed all 22 horses (440 pounds per day)!

Thank you to everyone that has sent us gifts of Alfa Pro! The horses love Alfa Pro and we truly appreciate the bags/pallets you have sent to us!

HF&C Supply Amarillo
10410 I-27 Amarillo, TX, 79119
https://hfandc.com
Phone: (806) 622-9800
Mon – Fri: 8AM- 6PM (Central Time), Saturday: 8AM – 3PM, Sunday: CLOSED

If you would like to send the horses a gift of hay/alfalfa you can do that through Mauls Feed and Seed. We use Mauls for hay because it is grown locally here in Amarillo and they are priced the best in town. A square bale of hay is $13 per bale and we go through 5-6 bales per day.

Mauls Feed and Seed
11385 US-60, Pampa, TX 79065
Phone: (806) 665-5881
Mon – Fri: 8AM- 5PM (Central Time), Saturday: 8AM – 12:30PM, Sunday: CLOSED

We have created an Amazon wish list for supplies we need. If you would like to support us with a gift from our list please see the link below.
Big Hoof Foundation Amazon Wishlist
https://a.co/0oGJ8y6

A HUGE Thank you to all of our subscribers and followers for your support, kindness and generosity! We are grateful for everything and don't know what we would do without you!

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