Worthy's Story
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- Опубликовано: 26 дек 2013
- Worthy was born with a deformed leg and was kept by someone who could not afford to feed her, let alone give her the surgery she needed. She hobbled along for a year and was grossly underweight and malnourished and had crushed all her growth plates in that leg and had difficulty walking and could not run. The local vets in South Carolina wanted to put her to sleep, but we never give up that easily and showed her pictures to our local vets in California and asked if they knew what was wrong with her and if there was any help. Our vets said that it was Windswept Angular Limb Deformity, which is common in horses and should have been corrected at birth. We were told of a hospital in Kentucky that does this exact surgery in yearlings so we transported Worthy to Kentucky to be examined. The surgeons at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital told us that it was the worst case they had ever seen but they were willing to give her a chance even though the operation was extremely risky with no guarantees. After a 4-hour surgery, 6 months of hospitalization, thousands and thousands of dollars for the vet bill, two casts, a specially made leg brace, many titanium screws and plates and lots of prayers from around the world, Worthy made it; her leg is now straight and she can walk, run, lay down and play like a normal horse. Worthy will spend the rest of her life at The Gentle Barn, giving hope and inspiration to thousands of children born with differences and struggles of their own.
There is nothing like animal lovers helping animals get better and well again! Thanks!
I donated to Worthy's surgery months and months ago, and it makes me so happy that she recovered so well! Thank you for all you do, Gentle Barn!
I'm with you .... I'm google sharing and FB sharing asking for donations to the Gentle Barn - what a worthy worthy charity!!!!
You know what? You're so amazing! Thank you for being there for so many animals that even wouldn't have got a chance without you. It's so incredible what you did and still do for Worthy and all the others. The world needs people like you, thank you so much and keep it up!
Darn onions got me again. Wow, what can I say? THANK YOU!
Thank God for people like you! This is such a beautiful story. Made me cry. God bless you for what you do!!!
This is such an awesome story. God bless Ellie and Jay for not giving up on Indie. And just curious, why would someone give this a thumbs down?? Really???
Thumbs down? Trolls.
I am an above knee amputee who struggles daily. The daily pain is continuous and punishing, controlled only by lager doses of oxycodone and Neurontin. Worthy's story is inspirational especially because of my deep love of horses. At one time I was on trac to become an equine surgeon but was unexpectedly called to serve a mission for my church. My devotion and deep convictions took my down a different path, away from my life long dream to be a vet-I have never regretted my decision bu that has never changed my love of hoses. Having very limited funds I continue to make donations as often as permitted and grateful their AR organizations like the Gentle Barn. Thank You!
There were tears in my eyes and goose bumps while I was watching that wonderful video. The Gentle Barn is a super organization and you people are angels to give Worthy a precious chance to a life.
... Beautiful ...
What compassionate people!!! Not only did they fix Worthy's leg, but they were concerned for the emotional well-being of all three horses--truly amazing!!!
This is a huge victory not just for the horses, kids and the Gentle Barn but for those astoundingly talented vets!!!! You can't BUY advertisement better than this!!!! They should have performed this for free just for the tremendous exposure - I wonder if any horse magazines have published this story? If I were younger I'd write it and submit my damned self.
Wow is the only word to describe this, God bless you all.
God bless you ! I'm :)
Seeing the humans supporting Worthy back to his stable after his operation was such a touching image, so much love and patience for another species, just the way it should be.
Such compassion for a "worthy" animal.. Thanks for making the difficult decisions you had to make.
What a wonderful story. I have tears in my eyes.
Claire Rose Me, too.
What the hell are the 2 thumbs down for? Worthys story is a fantastic one!
Trolls.
It's a great story!
What a beautiful story
A strong horse and those individuals from gentle Barn great job
You Are Wonderful People!!!!!!Truly Compassionate!!!!!!Love you and THANK YOU!!!!!!
Wonderful to see even vets learn new lessons from animals they treat! Great job all!
What a greaceful ,gentle and sensitive animals 💓 Thank you for not giving up on her !It was worth saveing her life 💓 You are amazing people 💓
Beautiful amazing story. Good job
Loved this story; happy endings are the greatest!
So awesome! Tears! Thank you for what you do, simply a blessing! God bless all! ♥
Can't stop crying!
This is beautiful for sure thank you
Really , I can't stop crying , about the amazing job your guys are doing !!
You make the difference , I'm so proud because the Gentle Barn exist and is a blessed place !!!
God bless you !!!
Amazing! Thank you, blessings to you all
Fabulous dedication, faith and belief in your work, Gentle Barn. You are amazing and it is a privilege to support you all.
These critters are such an inspiration to everyone.....but without people like those at Gentle Barn they would never be given a chance to show it. Thank you Gentle Barn!
I have only one word: Amazing!
Thank you!
Worthy - such an apt name for such a beautiful being!
How amazing! Cried❤️ thank you so much!!
WHOW that was such an amazing success story. That's what being human is all about. Today is the first Sunday in Lent. Watching this beautiful journey really gives me hope that as human beings we too can truly learn to love all of God's creation with compassion and awe. God bless you both and the work you do!!
Amazing Story
Amazing people doing amazing things (=
Angels for the animals.
An amazing story! I'd love to work at such a place someday!))
You all have NO idea how excited I am that you're establishing a Gentle Barn in Kentucky!! Welcome!
They aren't. They have the main site in CA and they recently opened one in TN. No plans for KY.
Thank You!
The people at the Gentle Barn will restore your faith in Humanity.
You folks are beautiful : ) Much Peace and Love : )
Thank you so much and God bless you all. You are proof that Angels do walk this earth.
Thank you so much for the work you do! Bless you Worthy.
Happy New Year to All!
Amazing I'm near tears
Right on she looks so good.
Lovely story:-)
God would be very proud of you. He knows😊....thank you!
This brought tears to my eyes. Thank You Gentle Barn for being amazing people taking care of God's most beautiful creation
One day I wanna visit gentlebarn
Yay!!!
my eyes are leaking
It is absolutely wonderful to see your ministry in action. I am reminded of God's first command to humanity:
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”--Genesis 1:28.
I just want to say that you GET God's heart behind this command. Well done, Gentle Barn. Well done.
Times like this I wish I had money to help I mean really help and make a difference- I don't need LV purse or red bottom shoes I would give my $$$$$ to Gentle Barn - I donate just wish it was so much more
Does anyone know what music is used in this video?
This place is great! I've been to their site many times and have read many stories of the rescued animals they have. I sponsored one cutie, who is a turkey named Heather. How could I resist! I love that little gal! :) Here's that sweetie :
www.gentlebarn.org/animals/stories/heather-turkey-tn
i had to put down my blue roan yearling a month ago.
If there is a God which I do not think there is, then he may take care of you in the afterlife which, again, I do not think there is!
why not make this horse useful and turn her into glue
gary rodgers what a horribly mean thing to say! Ouch!