I remember when you first rescued him. He went from a sickly boy to a healthy, stunning stallion. J.R....you did an amazing job, along with your family. Oliver is STUNNING.... I cry when I see him....PTL!
To me, the most striking difference is how sad and uninterested in life he was to how happy and pleased with himself he is now. Thank you for making him a happy horse.
Tears of happiness here for this beautiful boy. He ended up exactly where he should be with the exact family he was meant to be with. Bless you for your kindness and love for all your animals.
What a difference from a year ago when you got Oliver. He looks so healthy, his coat is so shiny and he walks and standing tall. I think he knows he is spoiled and acts like a big star! My love and respect for you and your family for making Oliver for where he is now.❤❤❤
I still cry...now tears if joy for y'all. Thank you JR and family for taking on the responsibility of this dear sweet horse. He is right where he belongs... Many Blessings ❤❤❤
someone should write a children's book on Oliver and let children have a beautiful story of a beautiful horse. I love this story. GOD Bless you guys. Uplifting
OMG!! This is your BEST video, ever. It brought tears to my eyes seeing this sweet boy coming back to life. I had forgotten just how bad off he was when you first got him. What a beautiful horse Oliver is. JR, God really blessed you with Oliver. I'm so glad you and Emery have him.
Beautiful video. Oliver and JR were made for each other from the first meeting at the auction. Good food, medicine, and lots of love, brought Oliver back to life. Thank you for including Colt in the video. He was the little buddy that Oliver needed in the early stages of Oliver's recovery (RIP Colt).
Thank you JR and Emori and your children for your daily care and love of sweet Oliver. Thank you to all the viewers who donated the funds so that JR could purchase Oliver. And thank you to all the viewers who donated funds to help with the medical supplies and vet bills. Thank you to the viewers who bought items from the Amazon wish list for Oliver's other needs. Thank you to everyone for all the prayers, past and ongoing. Thank you to the vets. Thank you to the first farrier and now to Rueben. And thank you God for answering all the prayers and orchestrating all of this. God is good, God is great! Long live Oliver!! Happy life!! Beautiful young stallion!! Soon to be father.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I still miss Colt. So glad he was in this special video. He was such a little stud, so sassy and so sweet at he same time. Like a chihuahua dog, he had no idea he was small.😅❤
Oliver is extremely lucky that you guys got him. I hate to think what would have happened to him if he stayed in his old place. His face at the auction was one of sadness. Now he has a great home and has jobs to do. I can't wait to see what his first baby will look like. Thank you for rescuing him. He's such a a gorgeous boy! 😁
He IS my heart horse on RUclips. Love him so much. A sweet, gentle boy with the biggest heart. I never get tired of seeing and watching that precious baby. ❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋
This sweet soul! At the auction the way his head was hung you could see his pain and loneliness. God bless your family for taking him into your life’s and loving him And taking great care to get him healthy again. 😇😍
Oh my goodness, what a transformation.! God bless you all for loving one of God’s beautiful creations back to health. Oliver’s happiness brings us so much joy.
Thankyou for all your love and care to Oliver. He looks amazing and happy! I have loved the videos you have provided over the past year to show us his progress. He loves his new home and I hope it's his forever home. You rock JR and family!❤❤❤❤
You saw rock and turned him into a stone of Gold. OLIVER IS AN AMAZING BOY. I AM SO SO THANKFUL HE FOUND YOU AND YOU FOUND HIM. THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY FOR PLANS TO WORK OUT. FATHER GOD IS WATCHING OUT FOR BOTH HIM AND YOU. ❤❤❤❤
tears are flowing out of happiness and I'm so darn proud of your family and all the hard work you put into saving this boy, I just love him. Absolutely beautiful.
Oliver is so lucky you found him. I remember I cried tears of joy when he first laid down. Yes,he is defnitely a heart horse! Thank you for finding him and bringing him to his forever home!
Oliver was fated to live with you. He is such a sweetie and his coat and legs are much better. What a gentle horse and probably your best friend now. I really liked your work with him in the water. Your horse husbandry is very good. Lucky you to be able to work at what you love and lucky Oliver to have you and your family for his family. ❤❤❤😊
What a special gift for us to celebrate Oliver’s first an anniversary. Somehow even after a year the emotional impact of his story hasn’t faded. Thank you for bringing Oliver to the farm and giving him the amazing care and love he needed to heal. Mahalo.
Ole Oliver shines like a new penny now... The good lord brought you guy's together I'm sure of that. Keep up the great work Jr. you and your family are blessed and you have God's blessings with Oliver.
This video is a testament to what truly loving your animals can mean, Oliver has been transformed into an absolutely astounding beauty. All your horses look amazing, that just doesn’t come from good care, it comes from a deep love for the animals. I hope Oliver continues to grow and flourish, along with the rest of your herds, they deserve it as much as you do!
Yes, I’ve never touched a horse in my life, and Oliver is my heart horse. Edit: I cried again seeing him so sick and starved, yet so sweet and willing and that instant bond with JR.
Absolutely a beautiful video of the prayers, love, care, wisdom, for Oliver, one of God’s gentle giants! Thank you for everything you have given to Oliver-the gift of a loving life🙏❤️🙏
It's such a thrill to see Oliver go from a weak, fragile, and frail skeleton to a gloriously powerful horse full of the zest for life! Thanks for your hard work, love and dedication! 💖
In the end, it was pure luck that he did not sell that day as I am quite sure not may new owners had put so much effort into him once it turned out how ill he really was. I found you via the first auction video and I am really happy for all of you that you were able to find him and bring him home with you. All the best for all of you for the next year to come.
Oliver looked so defeated when you got him, I hate to think of what his life would have been like if you hadn’t rescued him, because it was a rescue. I think he would have died, but your lives together will be full new horizons. 🥰💕❤️🥰👍👍
I always cry when I recall where Oliver was and his health condition and living conditions...He deserved a good life with good heath and I'm so thankful he was able to get it...
It's a miracle, no doubt about it. He's been good for y'all and us too. I've shed 6:36 many tears over the year watching his progress to good health and looking awesome 👍
Seeing him with Colt😢 miss seeing that feisty little guy. Oliver's story is why I came to your channel but not the only reason I stay! Oliver is a sweet, magnificent boy and so happy he ended up with your family❤ I can't wait to see his foal!! Excited!!
So glad you were able to find each other. I feel blessed to have even a small part in this story and am sure your other viewers feel the same. You have shown what a difference a caring and dedicated owner can make in an animal's life. Oliver is happy, healthy and beautiful. His joy gleams from his shiny coat and playful demeanor. Congratulations to you are well deserved. God Bless you!
Our "OLIVER", IS Beam'ing With "PRIDE"... His New Family, Took Him In, And Changed His Life... "Our Homestead Family"... Give'ing Him The Most Important Gifts: "Love, Attention, & "GRACE FILLED LIVE'ING"... The Great Food & Good Med's, Were A Plus... "I'M FOREVER GRATEFUL", YAW'LL RESCUED, "THIS MIGHTY BABY BOY "... He Need Yaw'll, As Much As Yaw'll, Needed Him... "Happy RE-BORN BIRTHDAY, OLIVER"... 🎉🎉🎉... We All Love You Also...❤. Thank You For Staying...🥰 "PRAISE" " THE LORD"... 🙏🙏🙏... HE IS A "Blessing"...
I still tear up when I see Oliver's first pictures. And now, I am just in love with him. I believe, and I may be wrong, that horses go to heaven b/c there are horses there as we speak. They are able to fly and maybe even able to speak. Am I just dreaming? Maybe. But if horses do go to heaven Oliver will be there one day. God bless you all.
As I watach the year's recap, once again I am totally amazed and blessed by Oliver's salvation and transformation. A wonderful story of displaying love, just as Jesus does with us. I cry all over again as I see Oliver from beyond pathetic and hopeless, his eyes said it all and to think he is still a baby himself. Who would allow any animal to suffer so??? To say I am thankful for your kind hearts and care for this amazing young horse, is such an understatement. Oliver has filled out beautifully over the year. His coat is gorgeous. He is so kind and gentle inspite of his previous owner's mistreatment of him. He exemplifies forgiveness and lesson to us all. Happy anniversary Oliver! Praying you have a long and blessed life. I hope and pray the idiot that owned you before is no longer allowed to own another horse and that he is allowed to experience the torment he put you through. Only as a lesson to hopefully become a better person. God bless you all.
Oliver seemed to have a patient but fatalistic attitude at the beginning, I thought. What really moved me was the running for the first time sequence where he seems to have been filled with hope again. What a patient soul with the patience of Job?
Some of the things that stick in my mind is the fact that there was a dead horse in the pen when you went to pick Oliver up😢 the shock expressed by the vet when he found out how good you were feeding him😊 and that time Colt was laying on top of Oliver when Oliver was laying down and Colt fell off when Oliver stood up, that was hilarious😂 ❤❤❤
Thank you thank you thank you for bringing Oliver to your house and showering him with unconditional love 😢 My family has always had horses, a long line of farmers too. They’re majestic animals. Keep showing us these beautiful boy. Oliver needs a female Clydesdale ♥️ Keep up the incredible work with all your gorgeous horses. ♥️❌🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thank you…. I do agree with the fan who suggested a book… maybe two versions … one for smaller children and the other more advanced with medical treatments …what you specifically did to get Oliver on his journey..just sayin’!
I will never get tired of this story! Blessings to the Rosa family, and all of the Homestead Horsemanship channel community for making it happen, and being a sustaining part of our lives. ♥
My God - he is absolutely stunning, his health looks amazing and he seems VERY happy. What a great miracle you were able to get him and rescue a very sweet boy!
You have made God smile!! Great getting to see how much Oliver has changed since he has been with your loving family!! God bless your family and the love you have for your animals!!
Wonderful transformation due to love, consistent kindness, fresh air, good food, and letting Oliver adjust to his surroundings simply, without forcing him. WOW! Oliver exudes a quiet contentment now. Is he acting as a "big brother" to the foals? The Clever Cowgirl (Montana) released a video of a horse, Pete, who was abused under a "trainer." The transformation of Pete over a few years is quite something to see. Thank you for taking in quiet Oliver and for all the animals you help. Cheers from New Hampshire.
Thank God for you and your wonderful family for rescuing and giving a home to Oliver! May blessings be bless upon you all. It is so wonderful what you did and all that hard work, care and love will bring so much more beautiful things to come. ❤❤❤❤
Emeri, you should become a professional film editor. This is a top-notch video clip. You really have a talent for doing it. You tell a compelling story, and that is what great filmmakers do.
It was heartwarming to see how excited Colt was when he met Oliver 🥰. And now Oliver has got that posture of a healthy and strong stallion. You guys gave him his purpose in life. And even from a video one can see he feels safe and willing to tackle any task you give him. Bless your family and your beautiful animals. Great video thanks Emeri. Cheers from Silvana from South America Uruguay 🇺🇾
I remember your uncertainty, hope, and faith as every day you poured so much love and appropriate work into this big boy. Now hes so big and glossy and lively, dashing around the fields with you, the dogs, and the other horses Oliver *has* indeed come so far...I almost wonder if all this is his way of saying "thank you" ❤😮
How wonderful!! I cried! Great job pn this video!! I remembet all of these moments. I cried seeing Colt. I feel like the distant Aunt from Ohio!! Your family is beautiful! So much crap on line. Im happy to see something beautiful and loving! Thanks for allowing us to come along for the ride!!❤❤❤❤❤
Erori - lovely job on this video! They are always nicely done; this one was extra special. There is one part (not on this video) where JR unloads Oliver part way so he can drink; there is a sparkle that starts up in Oliver’s eye at that moment that I treasure and will always remember. Thank you for Being the people you are.❤🙏🐎🕊
Emeri..you've made me cry buckets with this wonderful video..happy tears of course..but still sad ones looking back at that first meeting with JR..Oliver just looked so darn sad..he had given up..he must have felt so bad but he was still so sweet with JR..l was SO sad you were unable to buy him.. then when you said you couldn't stop thinking about him and you'd found him but couldn't afford to buy him l willingly donated what l could to go towards his purchase..then we were all so excited when you drove out there to see how bad he looked. OMG..he'd lost so much weight..when you showed us his spine prominently sticking up and his sunken hip bones we all knew he wouldn't have lasted much longer. Little did we know how close to death he was until that vet appt. Not just starvation but such low counts im red blood cells and white ones. Full of infection and epm..Not knowing if he'd get better you went ahead with expensive epm medication..l donated some more and encouraged others to do the same as Oliver needed them so desperately..l honestly think lovely little Colt (Rip) gave him a reason to fight too..Colt brought fun..companionship and Oliver loved that lil guy..This big stallion Clydsdale being bossed by lil Colt😂..remember when you put that big ball in their pastures..l literally sat and belly laughed watching that.. after the loss of Colt he was sad so you gave him a cheeky mischievous stallion in Champ..but our calm Oliver has taught him manners..now he's in charge of a group of foals😂..everyone said to geld him but no need because Oliver is the best behaved stallion ever..even your vet said the same..and the lovely Reuben at Oliver's first shoeing..never had them before but stood there for hrs as good as gold..obviously his favourite 🍎 apple treats helped😂.. now Reuben makes his shoes to measure!! He pulls carts..and is completely unfazed by whatever you throw at him..yes its his nature to be well behaved but he trusts you all...but his boss is JR and he will do whatever he asks if him because he trusts him 100%. HE KNOWS JR SAVED HIM.. that first touch created a bond..nothing will change that ever .. that first time in the river..Oliver loves the river..him snorting and resting his head on JR's shoulder is something special too.. you've all worked so hard with him..washing him time and time again to get rid of all the lice he had..all the good food he needs..yes you are right he IS RUclips's ❤ horse..but more importantly he is JR's ❤ horse..he didn't know it at the time..but that meeting was destined..I've said this before but our Lord led you down this path for a reason..and you trusted him enough to know he wouldn't do wrong by you..I'm sorry its a long post but l just had to say how much your video posts and Oliver's jouney means to me. It rebuilds my belief in good godly people..who care about each other and Gods animals. The truth of how our Lord guides us if we trust in him. The kindness of strangers like people helping get Oliver home with you. The joy of redemption of the soul whether it be human or animal or both...and in a world that is turning on each other a community group where nothing matters but love..Thank you for picking me up in the dark times..you as a family and the other viewers too..my ❤ thanks you all so much.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. 🇬🇧💕✝️🙏🐎🐴👍👏👍👏🇺🇸
What a wonderful video, thank you Em! ❤ I bet the ghost of Oliver‘s little friend Colt 🌈 helped him too. It was bittersweet to see the little man again 💔🤎 The difference in Oliver‘s eyes is stunning! From sad and empty at the beginning to bright, shiny and full of joy for life now. Thank you! 🤎🤎🤎 Love ❤ and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Looking at the difference a year makes in this sweet boy's life is utterly amazing! He is magnificent. Looking at how he was when you rescued him is enough to make me cry with outrage and sadness that anyone would allow him to get into that awful state, and looking at him in all his sweetness and beauty now makes me want to cry - with happiness and joy for him. No one could be a better family for him than you, your family and all of members of your horse herd!🥰🥰🥰
I subscribed to your channel shortly before you got Oliver. I will never forget the moment you first saw him at the auction and remarking how sad, emaciated, and forlorn he looked. He could not have ended up in a better place, with the excellent care he received from the start, the amount of pasture you have for him to run free, the other beautiful horses you have for his companionship, and the training he is getting to keep his thought processes challenged. All of it...a beautiful story!
Im writing this 4-24-24. I remember when you first looked at him and left without him. My heart broke. Then your search was complete and you were able to get him. His stumble was heart breaking. By the Grace of God and your families love , care, good food, vets he has blossomed into a magnificent horse. I love to see him swimming in the river. He walks with his head held high. Proof of what love and proper care can do. God has blessed you all. Thanks.
The light above shines on you all. The prayer's n giving has provided a new life, not just Oliver but for the team that never quit believing in you and him making a comeback. Proving what can be overcome.
Few emotions can compare to the feelings you experience when you save an animal from a miserable life. 🙏 I remember your journey from introduction, to home coming, and beyond. Today, you have brought Oliver to his ‘place in the heart’ ♥️ and that makes me rejoice with you. Thank you for loving this big guy, he’s so worth it. A beautiful soul, saved.
I remember when you first rescued him. He went from a sickly boy to a healthy, stunning stallion. J.R....you did an amazing job, along with your family. Oliver is STUNNING.... I cry when I see him....PTL!
To me, the most striking difference is how sad and uninterested in life he was to how happy and pleased with himself he is now. Thank you for making him a happy horse.
Tears of happiness here for this beautiful boy. He ended up exactly where he should be with the exact family he was meant to be with. Bless you for your kindness and love for all your animals.
What a difference from a year ago when you got Oliver. He looks so healthy, his coat is so shiny and he walks and standing tall. I think he knows he is spoiled and acts like a big star! My love and respect for you and your family for making Oliver for where he is now.❤❤❤
Me too, tears of happiness are streaming down my face. What a blessed recovery for Oliver ❤
I still cry...now tears if joy for y'all. Thank you JR and family for taking on the responsibility of this dear sweet horse. He is right where he belongs...
Many Blessings ❤❤❤
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He really is RUclips's Heart Horse. JR is exactly what Oliver needed.
someone should write a children's book on Oliver and let children have a beautiful story of a beautiful horse. I love this story. GOD Bless you guys. Uplifting
Wow, fantastic idea to write a children’s book on Oliver!
I am glad seeing the back story of Oliver's rescue. Your commitment to making him better saved him.
Thank you! 🙏👍👏💕🐎
OMG!! This is your BEST video, ever. It brought tears to my eyes seeing this sweet boy coming back to life. I had forgotten just how bad off he was when you first got him. What a beautiful horse Oliver is. JR, God really blessed you with Oliver. I'm so glad you and Emery have him.
Beautiful video. Oliver and JR were made for each other from the first meeting at the auction. Good food, medicine, and lots of love, brought Oliver back to life. Thank you for including Colt in the video. He was the little buddy that Oliver needed in the early stages of Oliver's recovery (RIP Colt).
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Oliver is such a special horse and he is exactly where he is meant to belong.
So grateful that you gave Oliver a second chance and a purpose in life. ❤
thank you all for all your have done for Oliver ,he has transformed with all your love.and attention.
Thank you JR and Emori and your children for your daily care and love of sweet Oliver. Thank you to all the viewers who donated the funds so that JR could purchase Oliver. And thank you to all the viewers who donated funds to help with the medical supplies and vet bills. Thank you to the viewers who bought items from the Amazon wish list for Oliver's other needs. Thank you to everyone for all the prayers, past and ongoing. Thank you to the vets. Thank you to the first farrier and now to Rueben. And thank you God for answering all the prayers and orchestrating all of this. God is good, God is great!
Long live Oliver!! Happy life!! Beautiful young stallion!! Soon to be father.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I still miss Colt. So glad he was in this special video. He was such a little stud, so sassy and so sweet at he same time. Like a chihuahua dog, he had no idea he was small.😅❤
Your word's perfectly describe how we all feel "it takes a village " ❤
AMEN!!
Such a beautiful horse now. I love Oliver !❤
Amen. Love you Oliver. ❤🙏
Oliver is extremely lucky that you guys got him. I hate to think what would have happened to him if he stayed in his old place. His face at the auction was one of sadness. Now he has a great home and has jobs to do. I can't wait to see what his first baby will look like. Thank you for rescuing him. He's such a a gorgeous boy! 😁
It was so clear that when JR touched Oliver at that auction, there was an instant bond between man and horse. What a miracle this has been ✝️
He IS my heart horse on RUclips. Love him so much. A sweet, gentle boy with the biggest heart. I never get tired of seeing and watching that precious baby. ❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋
This sweet soul! At the auction the way his head was hung you could see his pain and loneliness. God bless your family for taking him into your life’s and loving him And taking great care to get him healthy again. 😇😍
But look at him now! Such a hansom dude! 😊
Absolutely heartbreaking to see his condition when you found him, 😢love & hugs from Scotland for what you & yours have done for him!💞
Oh my goodness, what a transformation.! God bless you all for loving one of God’s beautiful creations back to health. Oliver’s happiness brings us so much joy.
That is one happy horse enjoying life.
Dear God! This beautiful horse was/is miraculously transformed by Gods loving touch and care.❤ 🎉
Amen
Truly Divine Intervention 🙏🏻
Oliver was transformed by love and hard work by people willing to put in an effort to save him.
And may He, Oliver produce Beautiful healthy gigantic foals. God Bless Homestead horsemanship. Amen.
Many Blessings JR and family ❤❤🧡♥️
Thankyou for all your love and care to Oliver. He looks amazing and happy! I have loved the videos you have provided over the past year to show us his progress. He loves his new home and I hope it's his forever home. You rock JR and family!❤❤❤❤
Thank you for the video of Oliver. He has come a long way. Now he is so healthy and so handsome. ❤
Thank God y'all saved him, bless y'all love you oliver❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You saw rock and turned him into a stone of Gold. OLIVER IS AN AMAZING BOY. I AM SO SO THANKFUL HE FOUND YOU AND YOU FOUND HIM. THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY FOR PLANS TO WORK OUT. FATHER GOD IS WATCHING OUT FOR BOTH HIM AND YOU. ❤❤❤❤
tears are flowing out of happiness and I'm so darn proud of your family and all the hard work you put into saving this boy, I just love him. Absolutely beautiful.
Oliver is so lucky you found him. I remember I cried tears of joy when he first laid down. Yes,he is defnitely a heart horse! Thank you for finding him and bringing him to his forever home!
I remember all the extra care and look how gorgeous he is now!! 😊
He is stunning.
Such a beautiful stallion!! What a Stud!!!!
This doesn’t begin to say what Oliver has done to capture everyone’s heart. He is one of your family members and everyone who sees him loves him❤.
Oliver was fated to live with you. He is such a sweetie and his coat and legs are much better. What a gentle horse and probably your best friend now.
I really liked your work with him in the water. Your horse husbandry is very good. Lucky you to be able to work at what you love and lucky Oliver to have you and your family for his family. ❤❤❤😊
What a special gift for us to celebrate Oliver’s first an anniversary. Somehow even after a year the emotional impact of his story hasn’t faded. Thank you for bringing Oliver to the farm and giving him the amazing care and love he needed to heal. Mahalo.
Ole Oliver shines like a new penny now... The good lord brought you guy's together I'm sure of that. Keep up the great work Jr. you and your family are blessed and you have God's blessings with Oliver.
This video is a testament to what truly loving your animals can mean, Oliver has been transformed into an absolutely astounding beauty. All your horses look amazing, that just doesn’t come from good care, it comes from a deep love for the animals. I hope Oliver continues to grow and flourish, along with the rest of your herds, they deserve it as much as you do!
Yes, I’ve never touched a horse in my life, and Oliver is my heart horse. Edit: I cried again seeing him so sick and starved, yet so sweet and willing and that instant bond with JR.
Absolutely a beautiful video of the prayers, love, care, wisdom, for Oliver, one of God’s gentle giants!
Thank you for everything you have given to Oliver-the gift of a loving life🙏❤️🙏
Well done Homestead Horsemanship!❤ God bless Oliver, you and yours.
Music is sublime. A meant to be miracle story for lifting humanity
It's such a thrill to see Oliver go from a weak, fragile, and frail skeleton to a gloriously powerful horse full of the zest for life! Thanks for your hard work, love and dedication! 💖
In the end, it was pure luck that he did not sell that day as I am quite sure not may new owners had put so much effort into him once it turned out how ill he really was.
I found you via the first auction video and I am really happy for all of you that you were able to find him and bring him home with you.
All the best for all of you for the next year to come.
Also how I became “addicted”! So, so, happy and thankful that your family has been his new life carers! So much love! Thank you !
God Bless you and your family giving Oliver the love he needed 🙏❤️🙏
Oliver looked so defeated when you got him, I hate to think of what his life would have been like if you hadn’t rescued him, because it was a rescue. I think he would have died, but your lives together will be full new horizons. 🥰💕❤️🥰👍👍
I always cry when I recall where Oliver was and his health condition and living conditions...He deserved a good life with good heath and I'm so thankful he was able to get it...
It's a miracle, no doubt about it. He's been good for y'all and us too. I've shed 6:36 many tears over the year watching his progress to good health and looking awesome 👍
Yes you are a giant JR, a giant of a man in too many ways to count. Love me some Oliver. ❤❤❤❤
Sweet Oliver, he is so healthy right now! Thanks for saving him! I watch him from the first video
Seeing him with Colt😢 miss seeing that feisty little guy. Oliver's story is why I came to your channel but not the only reason I stay! Oliver is a sweet, magnificent boy and so happy he ended up with your family❤ I can't wait to see his foal!! Excited!!
It doesn't matter how big or old Oliver gets he will always be JR's little boy ❤
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So glad you were able to find each other. I feel blessed to have even a small part in this story and am sure your other viewers feel the same. You have shown what a difference a caring and dedicated owner can make in an animal's life. Oliver is happy, healthy and beautiful. His joy gleams from his shiny coat and playful demeanor. Congratulations to you are well deserved. God Bless you!
Our "OLIVER", IS Beam'ing With "PRIDE"... His New Family, Took Him In, And Changed His Life...
"Our Homestead Family"... Give'ing Him The Most Important Gifts: "Love, Attention, & "GRACE FILLED LIVE'ING"... The Great Food & Good Med's, Were A Plus... "I'M FOREVER GRATEFUL", YAW'LL RESCUED, "THIS MIGHTY BABY BOY "... He Need Yaw'll, As Much As Yaw'll, Needed Him... "Happy RE-BORN BIRTHDAY, OLIVER"...
🎉🎉🎉...
We All Love You Also...❤. Thank You For Staying...🥰
"PRAISE" " THE LORD"...
🙏🙏🙏... HE IS A "Blessing"...
I still tear up when I see Oliver's first pictures. And now, I am just in love with him. I believe, and I may be wrong, that horses go to heaven b/c there are horses there as we speak. They are able to fly and maybe even able to speak. Am I just dreaming? Maybe. But if horses do go to heaven Oliver will be there one day. God bless you all.
As I watach the year's recap, once again I am totally amazed and blessed by Oliver's salvation and transformation. A wonderful story of displaying love, just as Jesus does with us. I cry all over again as I see Oliver from beyond pathetic and hopeless, his eyes said it all and to think he is still a baby himself. Who would allow any animal to suffer so??? To say I am thankful for your kind hearts and care for this amazing young horse, is such an understatement. Oliver has filled out beautifully over the year. His coat is gorgeous. He is so kind and gentle inspite of his previous owner's mistreatment of him. He exemplifies forgiveness and lesson to us all. Happy anniversary Oliver! Praying you have a long and blessed life. I hope and pray the idiot that owned you before is no longer allowed to own another horse and that he is allowed to experience the torment he put you through. Only as a lesson to hopefully become a better person. God bless you all.
Oliver seemed to have a patient but fatalistic attitude at the beginning, I thought. What really moved me was the running for the first time sequence where he seems to have been filled with hope again. What a patient soul with the patience of Job?
You done such a beautiful job capturing Olivers life events with your family. He truly was meant to be with your family to be his caregiver.
Some of the things that stick in my mind is the fact that there was a dead horse in the pen when you went to pick Oliver up😢 the shock expressed by the vet when he found out how good you were feeding him😊 and that time Colt was laying on top of Oliver when Oliver was laying down and Colt fell off when Oliver stood up, that was hilarious😂 ❤❤❤
Thank you for being kind to animals in general.
He’s beautiful now
There are some stories that you just don’t want to miss out on. This is one! ❤❤❤
He's fabulous! What a horse -- Emeri , you outdid yourself on this one . 5 star video 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you thank you thank you for bringing Oliver to your house and showering him with unconditional love 😢 My family has always had horses, a long line of farmers too. They’re majestic animals.
Keep showing us these beautiful boy.
Oliver needs a female Clydesdale ♥️
Keep up the incredible work with all your gorgeous horses. ♥️❌🇨🇦🇨🇦
very expensive to feed. Oliver has girls there and is about to be a daddy
Thank you…. I do agree with the fan who suggested a book… maybe two versions … one for smaller children and the other more advanced with medical treatments …what you specifically did to get Oliver on his journey..just sayin’!
I will never get tired of this story! Blessings to the Rosa family, and all of the Homestead Horsemanship channel community for making it happen, and being a sustaining part of our lives. ♥
My God - he is absolutely stunning, his health looks amazing and he seems VERY happy. What a great miracle you were able to get him and rescue a very sweet boy!
Tears of Joy for Oliver ! Your Love and Care for him has turned Oliver’s life around . He has made a miracle transformation !!! Thanks to You !!!! 🤠👍💕
Thank you for saving his life. He’s so worth it. What a great future for Oliver. ❤
You have made God smile!! Great getting to see how much Oliver has changed since he has been with your loving family!! God bless your family and the love you have for your animals!!
My favorite is when JR was swimming with Oliver and them two playing!
Wonderful transformation due to love, consistent kindness, fresh air, good food, and letting Oliver adjust to his surroundings simply, without forcing him. WOW! Oliver exudes a quiet contentment now. Is he acting as a "big brother" to the foals?
The Clever Cowgirl (Montana) released a video of a horse, Pete, who was abused under a "trainer." The transformation of Pete over a few years is quite something to see.
Thank you for taking in quiet Oliver and for all the animals you help.
Cheers from New Hampshire.
What a beautiful story! Such a testament to how much Oliver wanted to live, and the stellar care your family has continues to give him.
Thank God for you and your wonderful family for rescuing and giving a home to Oliver! May blessings be bless upon you all. It is so wonderful what you did and all that hard work, care and love will bring so much more beautiful things to come. ❤❤❤❤
Emeri, you should become a professional film editor. This is a top-notch video clip. You really have a talent for doing it. You tell a compelling story, and that is what great filmmakers do.
Thanks for making this video. Oliver is a very special boy. Thank you for looking after and treating him so well. Love and prayers to you all 🙏🏻
True love from the very start . His rescue is what brought me to this channel ❤
It was heartwarming to see how excited Colt was when he met Oliver 🥰. And now Oliver has got that posture of a healthy and strong stallion. You guys gave him his purpose in life. And even from a video one can see he feels safe and willing to tackle any task you give him.
Bless your family and your beautiful animals. Great video thanks Emeri. Cheers from Silvana from South America Uruguay 🇺🇾
God knows our beginning from the end.
You have a great blessing.
Thank you for sharing these moments.💜🙏
Thank you for caring for Oliver. He is gorgeous!!! Thank you a million!!!!
Wonderful! His journey has been a joy to watch.
I remember your uncertainty, hope, and faith as every day you poured so much love and appropriate work into this big boy.
Now hes so big and glossy and lively, dashing around the fields with you, the dogs, and the other horses
Oliver *has* indeed come so far...I almost wonder if all this is his way of saying "thank you" ❤😮
How wonderful!! I cried! Great job pn this video!! I remembet all of these moments. I cried seeing Colt. I feel like the distant Aunt from Ohio!! Your family is beautiful! So much crap on line. Im happy to see something beautiful and loving! Thanks for allowing us to come along for the ride!!❤❤❤❤❤
Erori - lovely job on this video! They are always nicely done; this one was extra special. There is one part (not on this video) where JR unloads Oliver part way so he can drink; there is a sparkle that starts up in Oliver’s eye at that moment that I treasure and will always remember. Thank you for
Being the people you are.❤🙏🐎🕊
Emeri..you've made me cry buckets with this wonderful video..happy tears of course..but still sad ones looking back at that first meeting with JR..Oliver just looked so darn sad..he had given up..he must have felt so bad but he was still so sweet with JR..l was SO sad you were unable to buy him.. then when you said you couldn't stop thinking about him and you'd found him but couldn't afford to buy him l willingly donated what l could to go towards his purchase..then we were all so excited when you drove out there to see how bad he looked.
OMG..he'd lost so much weight..when you showed us his spine prominently sticking up and his sunken hip bones we all knew he wouldn't have lasted much longer. Little did we know how close to death he was until that vet appt. Not just starvation but such low counts im red blood cells and white ones.
Full of infection and epm..Not knowing if he'd get better you went ahead with expensive epm medication..l donated some more and encouraged others to do the same as Oliver needed them so desperately..l honestly think lovely little Colt (Rip) gave him a reason to fight too..Colt brought fun..companionship and Oliver loved that lil guy..This big stallion Clydsdale being bossed by lil Colt😂..remember when you put that big ball in their pastures..l literally sat and belly laughed watching that.. after the loss of Colt he was sad so you gave him a cheeky mischievous stallion in Champ..but our calm Oliver has taught him manners..now he's in charge of a group of foals😂..everyone said to geld him but no need because Oliver is the best behaved stallion ever..even your vet said the same..and the lovely Reuben at Oliver's first shoeing..never had them before but stood there for hrs as good as gold..obviously his favourite 🍎 apple treats helped😂.. now Reuben makes his shoes to measure!! He pulls carts..and is completely unfazed by whatever you throw at him..yes its his nature to be well behaved but he trusts you all...but his boss is JR and he will do whatever he asks if him because he trusts him 100%. HE KNOWS JR SAVED HIM.. that first touch created a bond..nothing will change that ever .. that first time in the river..Oliver loves the river..him snorting and resting his head on JR's shoulder is something special too.. you've all worked so hard with him..washing him time and time again to get rid of all the lice he had..all the good food he needs..yes you are right he IS RUclips's ❤ horse..but more importantly he is JR's ❤ horse..he didn't know it at the time..but that meeting was destined..I've said this before but our Lord led you down this path for a reason..and you trusted him enough to know he wouldn't do wrong by you..I'm sorry its a long post but l just had to say how much your video posts and Oliver's jouney means to me.
It rebuilds my belief in good godly people..who care about each other and Gods animals. The truth of how our Lord guides us if we trust in him. The kindness of strangers like people helping get Oliver home with you. The joy of redemption of the soul whether it be human or animal or both...and in a world that is turning on each other a community group where nothing matters but love..Thank you for picking me up in the dark times..you as a family and the other viewers too..my ❤ thanks you all so much.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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It is so great to see an animal rescued and become the animal they were meant to be. What a beautiful horse.
Wonderful, heartwarming video! Thank you for the loving care you show Oliver and all your horses and other animals. God bless you andyour family!
Magnificent video of a sweet & spectacular horse! Thank 😊 U
for making my day ❤
Thanks!
Beautiful! Well done Oliver!🎉
Oliver knew JR would be his savior at the first meeting that gentle hand and calm voice from JR
Oh wow, one year has come and gone already 😲! Oliver is doing so well. Glad you rescued Oliver from the auction and gave him a sense of purpose🐎🐎💖💖.
Absolutely beautiful transformation! Thank you for taking such great care of “our” horse!
Lucky horse tobhave such wonderful people like U2 rescue him. Thanks for including us in the journey
This is an exceptional story - how you rescued and restored to full health a wonderful horse. Thank you ❤❤
What a wonderful video, thank you Em! ❤
I bet the ghost of Oliver‘s little friend Colt 🌈 helped him too. It was bittersweet to see the little man again 💔🤎
The difference in Oliver‘s eyes is stunning! From sad and empty at the beginning to bright, shiny and full of joy for life now. Thank you! 🤎🤎🤎
Love ❤ and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
I was one of the people who donated money to rescue Oliver.. so glad he is well
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WHAT A BLESSING FOR ALL.
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Looking at the difference a year makes in this sweet boy's life is utterly amazing! He is magnificent. Looking at how he was when you rescued him is enough to make me cry with outrage and sadness that anyone would allow him to get into that awful state, and looking at him in all his sweetness and beauty now makes me want to cry - with happiness and joy for him. No one could be a better family for him than you, your family and all of members of your horse herd!🥰🥰🥰
I subscribed to your channel shortly before you got Oliver. I will never forget the moment you first saw him at the auction and remarking how sad, emaciated, and forlorn he looked. He could not have ended up in a better place, with the excellent care he received from the start, the amount of pasture you have for him to run free, the other beautiful horses you have for his companionship, and the training he is getting to keep his thought processes challenged. All of it...a beautiful story!
Im writing this 4-24-24. I remember when you first looked at him and left without him. My heart broke. Then your search was complete and you were able to get him. His stumble was heart breaking. By the Grace of God and your families love , care, good food, vets he has blossomed into a magnificent horse. I love to see him swimming in the river. He walks with his head held high. Proof of what love and proper care can do. God has blessed you all. Thanks.
The light above shines on you all.
The prayer's n giving has provided a new life, not just Oliver but for the team that never quit believing in you and him making a comeback. Proving what can be overcome.
I love Oliver and I'm so glad you love him too!❤❤❤
Few emotions can compare to the feelings you experience when you save an animal from a miserable life. 🙏
I remember your journey from introduction, to home coming, and beyond. Today, you have brought Oliver to his ‘place in the heart’ ♥️ and that makes me rejoice with you. Thank you for loving this big guy, he’s so worth it.
A beautiful soul, saved.
Great Job With Oliver, Looks Like He's The Leader Of The Group.