Yes, this picture is for real. This is just one of the many shocking images that emerged from Chance Ward’s work during the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. It is almost unbelievable what the residents of Texas have had to deal with during the catastrophic storm and flooding.
You’re familiar with the song, “Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”, right? Well, we are sure glad Chance Ward’s mama let him be a Cowboy! And we’re glad he has a lot of friends who are Cowboys too!
Chance Ward, his son, Rowdy Ward, and many others who have worked with them are true Cowboys. They’ve gone out each day and rescued animals because it needed doing.
When I spoke with Chance, I was struck by his humbleness. I could tell that he didn’t really want a lot of praise. And he surely wasn’t doing it for any money. They were doing it because the animals needed to be cared for. They weren’t his cattle or his horses. They were moving them because it was the right thing to do. They could do it, so they did. True Cowboys.
Chance estimates that they moved at least 800 head of cattle to higher ground and at least 75 horses to higher ground.
Look at the short videos below to get an idea of what they’ve done to help these horses and cattle.
Some of you may have already seen this video (directly below). That is Rowdy Ward getting the gate open and getting this horse to safety.
Moving cattle through the porch of a home and getting them to higher ground.
This is a Cowboy friend of Chance’s. He rode this horse out to safety. He had no idea who the horse belonged to.
They saved all the dogs they could save too. 🙂
Thank you to Chance, Rowdy and all the people who rode with them and helped them. I thank God for Cowboys like you!
Chance owns a feed store and if you want to help his efforts, he says, “you can buy a bag of feed”. Isn’t that just like a True Cowboy? You can buy that bag of feed by calling 281-593-2456.
Blessings!
Charity
Kathy says
You are true heroes and I will contribute to you and all that have helped these beautiful creatures God Bless you
Debbie says
Awesome job. Nice to know there are caring people my heart goes out to the animals that were unable to be saved
Linda J says
God Bless Chance and Rowdy and all the other Angels!♡ Was in awe watching the videos! So many good people!
Linda says
You all will be truly blessed! Double fold. I am a horse owner and these videos made me cry a lot! Thank you from another animal lover!
Anita patterson says
You guys did a wonderful job. God Bless.
Asgi says
God Bless the cowboys! From one ole Missouri cowgirl I gotta say I’m so thankful for y’all! Good pushing on them cows boys! 🤗🎆
John & Sandra Tester says
Thanks for you and the others. God Bless you with peace and prosperity and comfort after all that has happened. Our family is praying for you,and Texas!
Sandy says
God bless all of y’all!! My heart swells with respect and gratitude..
God bless Texas!!
Candice says
Thank you from one animal lover to another. God Bless & Many Blessing. Omaha, Nebraska
Katrina says
God bless you all!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Katrina,
I don’t want this to sound like I am preaching, but do you have a church family? Often times, church members become life-long friends.
When you need to talk, please feel free to email me at cmrbentley001@gmail.com. If you email me, I will send my phone number to you in a private email and we can talk!
I know what it’s like to feel this way. And if you just want me to listen, I will!
Blessings!