Devastating week on the farm with 2 of our rescued Belgian Draft Horses.Completely unexpected events

Episode 72
Most all weeks on the farm with our Rescued Belgian Draft Horses are amazing and these horses teach us something new everyday. Such as how to love, trust, respect others in the herd and how to forgive other for actions of the past.Show more

However, this past week was absolutely devastating. If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram you will have already seen the post that Paisley passed away in her sleep on Saturday August 26, 2023. We went out to the barn to feed everyone breakfast and found her in one of the runs. From our security camera she passed peacefully between 7am and 9am. We were completely shocked and devastated by the loss. Paisley was a sweet old girl and will be missed dearly.

Again on Tuesday August 29th we had another horrible day as we had to rush a horse to the vet for colic. Colic is a term used to describe a symptom of abdominal (belly) pain, which in horses is usually caused by problems in the gastrointestinal tract. There are over 70 different types of intestinal problems that cause colic symptoms, which range from mild to severe (life-threatening) in nature. Because colic is often unpredictable and frequently unpreventable, it’s a common concern for horse owners.

The horses taught us something again...you should always live in the moment and regret nothing! Love unconditionally! Tell the ones you love what they mean to you! Don't neglect the ones that love you! Never give up! Never pass up a chance to say I love you because tomorrow is never guaranteed or promised.

“Tomorrow is not promised to us. Start dancing in the rain and look for your rainbow through the storm clouds. Once you find it, don’t ever let it go.” — Amelia Hutchins

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WE HAVE BEEN KEEPING A SECRET! Surprise announcement revealed! Episode 63 (Finn's original video)
https://youtu.be/xCvOXchj6Zk

Introducing our newest member of our Rescued Belgian Draft Horse family! Ep. 47 (Paisley's video)
https://youtu.be/-cgv13xfQyk

Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Big Hoof Foundation to help us save more of these precious lives. We have a temporary page set up on the Fletcher Farms Amarillo website until we can complete the foundations website. Link below.

https://www.fletcherfarmsamarillo.com/big-hoof-foundation

Thank you everyone for your continued support in saving these gentle giants! We could not be saving these lives without you! If you would like a donation letter please send us an email at bighooffoundation@gmail.com.

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

Fletcher Farms Amarillo sells farm fresh handmade goat milk soap! Meesha Bars are made with ingredients you can pronounce! Pure, high quality, food grade and organic natural plant oils mixed with therapeutic grade essential oils along with goat milk straight from our goat, Meesha.

All profits from goat milk soap sales go directly towards feed, hay or anything else the animals on the farm may need. Check out all the aromas available with the link below... https://www.fletcherfarmsamarillo.com/shop

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The one item WE always need is FEED! If you would like to send a gift/donation of feed (Alfa Pro, hay, etc) 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 about 5-1/2 bags per day to feed all 15 horses (270 pounds per day). We also purchase square bales of coastal hay from HF&C. We use 4 bales per day to feed all the horses. Square bales of hay are $16.75 each.

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

Thank you to HF&C Amarillo for your continued support in helping all of our animals! AND 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!