Ranch T W. LLC owned by Mary and James Durham

06/13/2025

Drifter is enjoying his late night snack. He’s fitting in nicely with the boys.

06/02/2025

For nearly 700 years, fishermen in Belgium have used giant draft horses to catch shrimp by walking them through the cold waters of the North Sea. These 2,000-pound horses pull heavy nets that scoop up tiny grey shrimp, a favorite in Belgian cuisine.

It's one of the hardest fishing methods in the world, needing skill with both powerful horses and fragile shrimp. Today, only about 19 fishermen still keep this rare tradition alive, making Belgium the last place where shrimp are fished on horseback.

05/31/2025

Goodbye my beautiful souls💔until we meet again

05/31/2025

I have waited to post this as I haven’t wanted this day to come. Rescuing horses is a journey of compassion and kindness. It takes a lot of work and dedication to make their lives better than what they had before, but it’s a journey that brings us closer to our hearts. We’ve spent many hours trying to give them a softer place to land and call home. We want to remember the special souls and hope they find the greener and free pastures to run to their heart’s content. We love you both Joe and Chrome and we will never forget the times we shared with you. May you Rest in Peace and give Julie, Annie and Carl our love.

05/30/2025

Snowman, the "Cinderella Horse," was more than a champion - he was the embodiment of second chances and the magic that can happen when someone believes in you.
Rescued from a slaughterhouse for just $80, Snowman’s fate seemed sealed, destined for a life of hardship. But with love and care from his owner, Harry de Leyer, this humble plow horse soared to heights no one could have imagined.

He didn’t just win ribbons; he stole hearts. Against all odds, Snowman became a national show jumping champion, leaping over obstacles as if defying the very limitations the world had set for him. Each jump was a reminder that greatness can come from the most unlikely places, and every time he cleared the highest fences, it wasn’t just a victory in the ring - it was a triumph of spirit, of love, and of the unshakable bond between a man and his horse.

The journey of the snowman serves as a poignant reminder that regardless of one's origins, with faith and a measure of kindness, it is possible to transcend one's circumstances and reach great heights. He represented more than merely a horse; he embodied hope, resilience, and the remarkable potential of second chances. (Snowman could jump big jumps, but still calm enough for a little tot).
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05/24/2025

05/23/2025

Drifter smiling for the camera! Says Thank God It’s Friday 😍