@ohkaytacos: We get a lot of grief for saving ALL the horses, not just the young and sound ones with bright futures. Ernie was probably present at the destruction of the dinosaurs and just narrowly escaped— that’s how old she is, but she is also as loyal and gentle as they come. She loves attention. She loves people. Despite her previous owners betrayal of dumping her into slaughter after she lost (most) of her teeth due to old age complications. Ernie is a lucky girl because we were there to save her, and now she doesn’t have to beg for attention anymore. She receives it daily. Ernie is why we continue to save every horse we possibly can— no matter their age or “deemed” usefulness. Every life matters. Every soul deserves to be here. Ernie deserves a good and compassionate passing when it is her time, not a fearful death in a slaughter house. It makes me sick to think of this sweet old lady trustingly following those men in that facility to her death by captive bolt designed for cows. I’m so glad it ended differently for her. She is safely inside our sanctuary and will remain there until she is called to heaven— an angel returning home. #CCRErnie #colbyscrew
I used to volunteer at a therapy riding center we had an old guy that was missing half his teeth so his tongue stuck out. eventually he got to the point he couldn't be ridden anymore and his owners decided they didnt want him back. we couldnt keep a horse that cant be ridden as we dont have that kind of money to just senior care for the horses. he ended up going to a nice family that had a little girl who would bring blankets into his stall to read him stories every night before bed and believed with everything in her if she loved him enough hed never die. he lived another 10 years with her and was the most spoiled rotten horse you've ever seen. he went out in her arms with his head in her lap knowing he was so very loved. last I heard shes got a couple more horses now she shows just as much love care devotion to and she loves to find the horses that others dont want anymore.
2026-07-23 17:15:02
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Emma H :
do you have an estimate on how old she is?
2026-07-23 19:13:11
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CopperPlateMonkey :
if i won the lottery. i wouldnt tell anyone, but there would be signs....
2026-07-23 17:01:22
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maymay :
I always see big horses in route 896 working for Amish.. I wonder if those big horses are well taken care after working all day 😔
2026-08-05 18:36:11
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🐴🐶 Hutana 🦁👑 :
It should be a crime to dispose of an animals cause its old
2026-07-24 05:48:56
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𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕦𝕟-𝕊𝕚𝕒𝕟 🤞🏽👌🏽 :
Anyone who sells to slaughter are disgusting, especially the ones who sell elderly animals!! Rather than them paying out money to have them euthanised with dignity & familiar people around them they decide to try squeeze out what bit of money they can from the poor animals without a care in the world of the conditions they will be going to, how long they will be there and how they will come to their death. It’s absolutely disgusting. People that sell to slaughter are absolute monsters.
2026-07-31 01:44:23
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sammwhite237 :
we had a horse that lived to 42. His name was Axel and he was a standard bred. his tongue used to hang out and he used to get some "slop" for his meals that had to be soaked in warm water-or molasses water- he would then fall asleep with his heavy head in your arms. I miss the Old Man
2026-09-07 16:42:12
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chi :
If every penny I squeeze out to CCR went for the Ernie’s, I would be perfectly happy . Of course I love them all, but would never
2026-07-23 21:25:55
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Marney :
Horses like Ernie matter! They all deserve kind hands and love through the end. Thank you for always seeing them! 💜
2026-07-23 19:52:32
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Ginger Russell Merri :
This is why I donate.
2026-09-02 00:01:07
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kittymom4life :
Why do people treat animals as disposable? It's so awful!!! I will take care of my babies until their last breath.Thank you for saving her and making sure her remaining time on this earth is filled with love ❤️
2026-07-23 20:46:11
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Shannon 🐈⬛ 🩵 🐈 🩵 :
Thank you for saving her and giving her love! 🩷🩷🙏🏻🙏🏻
2026-07-23 16:58:17
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Wander lust 24 :
Thank you!!🥰🥰
2026-07-23 16:57:43
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emma :
awww ernie your smile is so precious i’d give you so so many cuddles
2026-07-23 18:58:31
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hotlilcharm :
BLESS YOUR SWEET SOUL. THANK YOU FOR GIVING HER A GOOD LANDING SPOT AND HAVING THE PROPER RETIREMENT. do you have donation link? id love to give to ernie
2026-07-27 14:06:45
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Tracey Clark :
she looks nice
2026-07-26 08:29:09
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MiniHighlandCattleCo24 :
I’m crying, thank you for rescuing Ernie. We love her big! 🫶
2026-07-24 01:32:37
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Willowx192000 :
It's so sad when a horse gives you us all or any animal gives you us all.And then you decide to just discard them because they're not useful to you anymore
2026-07-23 17:52:01
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✨️Tequila✨️🫶 :
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2026-07-23 22:47:23
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Katcando :
Thank you!🫶🏼
2026-07-23 22:24:42
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X3NA7676 :
looks like strangles, check out the bump under the jowl, hope she's OK and kept quarantined away from other horses
2026-07-24 23:23:26
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HPF_Monique :
We have an Ernie. His teeth have fallen out so his tongue is always out and he’s living his best life at 35.
2026-07-25 13:31:05
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hayden324 (🔜YouTuber🔚) :
Anything but telling us the previous owners or who these meat market people are. Do you people not realize that this is only going to het worse unless WE do something
2026-07-24 15:51:56
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Sarah 🍉 :
how does Ernie eat?
2026-07-25 14:46:34
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sweeeettttcaroline :
Why do you have to wear a gown and gloves?
2026-07-25 01:08:06
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