Where is the new "Tilt Squeeze"?

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On March 4, 2025, Michael began campaigning on social media to raise US$53K in donations for Flying "L" Ranch to purchase a new "tilt squeeze" (more formally: a portable hydraulic horse chute). In the initial campaign post, he indicated he had placed the order and made a down-payment some 18 months earlier (approximately September 4, 2023).

Based on the publicly available posts we reviewed, we have not located any public, itemized accounting (or other verifiable disclosure) showing the total donations generated through this campaign. However, from identifiable donation-related references in Michael’s posts, we were able to tally at least US$21,447 in donation amounts referenced in these posts (as of March 15, 2026).

We also have not located any public photo, video, or other clear evidence showing the new tilt squeeze on the ranch or in use as of March 10, 2026. That is not proof it is not there (or will not arrive later), but it leaves an open, reasonable question: has the new unit been delivered (or scheduled for delivery), and if so, can Flying “L” Ranch provide a simple public confirmation (such as a delivery photo, an invoice excerpt with sensitive details redacted, or a brief accounting that ties the campaign proceeds to the purchase and remaining balance?

In the March 4, 2025, fundraising campaign post, Michael said (transcript below):

We've already removed and put up for sale our original squeeze to help offset costs.

Yet as of mid-February 2026, Michael’s social media posts still show the original squeeze on the ranch, being worked on, and in periodic use (images below).

Below is a partial chronological review of fundraising campaigns for a new tilt squeeze. See the fundraising page for a more complete record.
Captured: March 4, 2025 March 4, 2025 post original transcript: For over 18 months we've been waiting to get the word that our brand new tilt squeeze is complete. Well that time has arrived! It's awesome to finally get the go ahead to come get it. The tricky part is with the funding commitment we had to purchase the unit outright, the funder fell on uncertain times and had to remove the promise of acquisition last minute. In today's world that's understandable and we have no ill feelings. But now since we're mostly funding based, we're pulling from all means possible to cover the cost. We have the deposit in and to save thousands on delivery fees, we are hauling it ourselves and hoping to leave this week. It's a tall order and not the biggest fundraiser we've done here at the Flying L, but it's surely a significant one. So we're at the next critical phase in the Weiser Strong effort, but honestly can't do it without our amazing follower support. Being able to put the proper squeeze in our facility to safely handle horses like Sunrise and more, has always been the goal. We've already removed and put up for sale our original squeeze to help offset costs. Every little bit helps and We've done it before! Can we be Weiser Strong?
Captured: March 11, 2025	Captured: May 13, 2025
Captured: June 27, 2025	Captured: August 25, 2025