The Clydesdale That Stole Our Hearts
Giving Him a Second Chance at Life
CLYDE IS HOME — THANK YOU!
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to everyone who donated, shared our fundraiser, and helped make Clyde’s rescue possible!
We simply cannot thank you enough for the overwhelming support, kindness, and incredible generosity you continue to show us.
Over the past few weeks, we have rescued so many lives, and none of it would have been possible without YOU. Every donation, every share, and every encouraging word makes a difference.
Because of your generosity, horses like Clyde are getting a second chance at life. A life where they will never have to worry about being sold, worked beyond their limits, or facing an uncertain future again.
You aren't just helping us rescue horses. You're giving them safety, freedom, and a forever home.
We know we have asked a lot of our supporters lately, and the way you continue to show up for these animals means more to us than words could ever express.
From all of us at Big Hoof Foundation, and especially from Clyde, THANK YOU for making another rescue possible!
THEY WERE TOO BIG FOR THE SLAUGHTER TRUCK… AND NOW THEY'RE HOME!
Sometimes I really do believe things happen for a reason.
Last week, five Belgian Draft horses were supposed to be loaded onto a truck headed to slaughter. But they were too big to fit, and they were left behind.
Those same five horses are standing safely at the farm, where they will never have to worry about being loaded onto another slaughter truck again.
ALL FIVE ARE HERE, AND THEY ARE SAFE!
Taking in five more draft horses wasn't something we had planned, especially with all the recent rescues and expenses. But we couldn't turn our backs on them, and once again, our incredible supporters stepped up to help us give them a second chance.
To everyone who donated, shared our fundraiser, or helped spread the word, THANK YOU!
I know we've asked a lot of you lately, and I can't begin to tell you how grateful we are that you continue to stand beside us.
These five beautiful Belgians will now spend the rest of their lives knowing nothing but kindness, full bellies, friendship, and freedom.
They were too big for the slaughter truck, but they'll never be too big for our hearts.
Welcome home, sweet babies. Your working days are over, and your retirement starts now.
Thank you for making another five happy endings possible.
Two More Girls Standing Between Slaughter and Retirement
Some rescues hit differently, and this one is one of those.
Right now, sitting in the McLean kill pen, are two mares who have absolutely nothing left to give and everything left to lose. Lot #1368 is a 9-year-old Percheron mare, standing a solid 16.2 hands. She's young by draft-horse standards, but her body already tells the story of a hard life. She's underweight, run down, and days away from a trailer ride to slaughter in Mexico if nobody steps in.
Standing beside her is Lot #1381, a senior Brabant mare at 17.1 hands. A true gentle giant who has clearly spent years working for people who gave nothing back in return. She's underweight too, and she's tired in the way only a horse who's earned real rest can be tired.
These girls aren't looking to start over somewhere new. They're looking for something simpler and, in a way, harder to find: a soft place to land where nobody will ever ask anything of them again. At Big Hoof Foundation, that's exactly what we offer our seniors and medically fragile rescues. Full retirement, real veterinary care, and a herd to belong to for the rest of their lives.
But we can't get them out of that pen without help. Every dollar donated goes directly toward their bail, safe transport off the lot, and the groceries it will take to put healthy weight back on two very hungry mares.
If their story moved you even a little, please consider chipping in today. It's the difference between a trailer ride and a real retirement for Lot #1368 and Lot #1381.
Saved in 2 Hours: A Mare & Her foal's Miracle Rescue
In less than 2 hours, YOU made a miracle happen.
Because of your incredible support, the funds have been fully raised (and a little extra $6,880 of $5000 needed) to save this brave mama and her newborn foal. What started as a heartbreaking situation in a kill pen has now turned into a story of hope, compassion, and second chances.
This sweet mare gave birth in the most unimaginable circumstances… but thanks to every single share, donation, and kind word, she and her baby will now get the life they deserve. One filled with safety, care, and love.
We are beyond grateful for this community. You showed up when it mattered most, and because of you, two lives have been saved from an uncertain fate.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being their miracle.
Tiny Tim
THANK YOU for Believing in Second Chances
Tiny Tim’s rescue was made possible by an incredible community who chose compassion and hope when others felt there was none. This young gelding was pulled from Panhandle Feedlot and Kill Pen (Lot #2046) and taken immediately to veterinary care, where it was confirmed he suffered from severe flexor tendon issues in both front legs, along with arthritis and an upper respiratory infection. Our plan was to treat the infection and move forward with corrective surgery so he could finally live without pain.
Despite everyone’s best efforts, Tiny Tim’s condition proved far more advanced than anyone could see from the outside. At the vet, his body showed us the truth of how long he had been hurting he could no longer stand on his own, despite repeated attempts. Loving Tiny Tim meant making the hardest, most selfless decision: to release him from the pain he had carried for so long.
Though our time with him was heartbreakingly short, Tiny Tim mattered deeply. He was loved, he was not alone, and his life was valued until the very end. In his honor, the funds raised for his surgery were used to rescue and care for another horse in need allowing Tiny Tim’s legacy to live on by giving another life a second chance.
We are forever grateful to everyone who stood behind Tiny Tim and believed his life was worth saving. He will never be forgotten. His story is a powerful reminder of why we fight for these horses to give them dignity, compassion, and peace. We are forever grateful to everyone who stood behind Tiny Tim and believed his life was worth saving. He will never be forgotten.
