Guess what everybody? A special day called Valentine’s Day will soon arrive! It’s is a day when humans show appreciation for loved ones, family and friends by giving them Valentine’s Day cards. It would really make all of us ‘Velvet Nosers’ so very happy to be someone’s very special valentine.
You could choose any one (or more) of us to be your valentine and all you have to do is tell Auntie Jeanne or Mommy Theresa which horse or donkey that you would like to have as your valentine and a heart will be placed next to our name(s).
And, if would like to send a suggested donation of $5 for each valentine (or any amount), we’d really appreciate it! Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below. If you can’t donate at this time, it’s really okay. But we still want each one of you to be our valentine because you’re all so very special to us!
Love,
Aaleyah Belle, Beauty, Belle Star , Bouie, Candace, CaryLou, Chloe, Dancer, Derek, Ebony, Frodo, Gabe, Jazzy, Jo, JoJo, Komanchee, Lady Sophia, Lily, Lennie, Lucy, Luiji, Magic, Mishka, Misti, Mo, Nadia, Oasis, Peaches, Peggy Sue, Ruby, Sassy, Simba, Valley Girl, Venus and Warrior
Spring Wish: Many Mini Happy Feet!
Bouie, Frodo, Ebony, Lily, CaryLou, Lucy, Peggy Sue, Luigi, Warrior, Misti, Sassy, Simba, JoJo and Jazzy are on the farrier’s list this week, and while their dream to have “happy feet” on St. Patrick’s Day did not come true, they are hoping it will be fulfilled by the first day of spring.
If you would like to fulfill the minis’ wish, please click on the “Donate” button below, or visit our donations page for a variety of options. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to the mini or donkey or your choice.
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Thank you all for your continued love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Chloe Update
Chloe was having lameness issues that were getting worse over time. Some days she moved pretty slow and on other days she wouldn’t want to even move at all and was depressed. Dr. Lugo came out to examine and evaluate her and to do x-rays and bloodwork (full chemistry panel, CBC, SAA, Cushing’s, T4, and Cortisol levels). He also did a nerve block of her feet to help identify the source of discomfort.
Dr. Lugo took several x-rays of her feet and knees. We learned her feet were good, and her knees weren’t bad, just some very mild arthritis. Andrew, one of our farriers, was also here and we all discussed a plan for Chloe. Dr. Lugo suggested a different shoe and put her on Equioxx and Succeed. She seemed a bit better and was more active, but not by much. She was still somewhat uncomfortable and it was upsetting to see her that way.
We decided to take her off Previcox and put her on aspirin once a day recently, and oh my goodness, what a difference! She also gets Equinety and Succeed.
We need help with Chloe’s vet bill which was just over $1400. And she needs monthly sponsors to help with her medication and farrier needs. Is there anyone who would like to help Chloe?
A dear friend and supporter has also just come forth and has offered to match all donations up to $500, so this is a wonderful way in which to double your contribution! You can forward your donation via the button below. Please note it’s for Chloe. All contributions are tax deductible and no contribution is ever too small. As always, we truly appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
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Will you be our Valentine?
Guess what everybody? A special day called Valentine’s Day will soon arrive! It’s is a day when humans show appreciation for loved ones, family and friends by giving them Valentine’s Day cards. It would really make all of us ‘Velvet Nosers’ so very happy to be someone’s very special valentine.
You could choose any one (or more) of us to be your valentine and all you have to do is tell Auntie Jeanne or Mommy Theresa which horse or donkey that you would like to have as your valentine and a heart will be placed next to our name(s).
And, if would like to send a suggested donation of $5 for each valentine (or any amount), we’d really appreciate it! Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below. If you can’t donate at this time, it’s really okay. But we still want each one of you to be our valentine because you’re all so very special to us!
Love,
Aaleyah Belle, Beauty, Belle Star , Bouie, Candace, CaryLou, Chloe, Dancer, Derek, Ebony, Frodo, Gabe, Jazzy, Jo, JoJo, Komanchee, Lady Sophia, Lily, Lennie, Lucy, Luiji, Magic, Mishka, Misti, Mo, Nadia, Oasis, Peaches, Peggy Sue, Ruby, Sassy, Simba, Valley Girl, Venus and Warrior
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Time for another hay run!
Due to the freezing temperatures of the past week and the upcoming cold nights we must make a hay run tomorrow for six large compressed half pasture bales (each weighs approximately 500 pounds) as well as 8 bags of coastal. The cost of the six half bales and 8 bags of coastal is $830, so if anyone would like to help with this need, it would be so greatly appreciated. This hay should last until Tuesday or Wednesday when another cold front will be moving in. Then we will need to do it all over again.
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You can also contribute at PayPal (BHFER@earthlink.net) and Venmo (@bhfers). All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small.
Sincerely,
Theresa
BRRRRR! We’re freezing in Florida!
Hello from freezing Florida! And it’s is going to be another really cold one today – the winds here make it pretty bad, but at least it’s not raining. Last night it dipped down to 19°. Thankfully all the horses were warm and snuggly in their blankets. Many thanks to Jenny, Avi, and Cindy for helping to blanket the 30+ horses yesterday!
We need to make a run as soon as possible for four large compressed 1/2 pasture bales for the horses in our four southern paddocks so the horses will have them for tonight. Each bale weighs approximately 500 pounds. This will cost at least $525 to procure these four bales. Can anyone help with this need? We have enough of the regular size bales to last us for a couple more days.
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No amount is too small and all donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Report Card: A+ for Lady Sophia & Candace!
Candace and her mom, Lady Sophia, are doing well at the trainer’s. They’re making new friends and Candace is becoming a bit more independent each day. Amanda Hill (Legacy Hill Sport Horses) is working with Sophia to figure out what she will be happy and comfortable doing. It’s just not the same here at the farm without them, but they are where they need to be to prepare for the next chapter in their life.
We are now accepting adoption applications for Lady Sophia and Candace (to be adopted together) even though they are not yet ready for adoption. Applicants must be experienced with foals and be able to demonstrate their ability to work with both of the girls (natural horsemanship methods only) and continue with their training. Boarding situations will not be considered. Both Candace and Lady Sophia are healthy, kind, smart, honest, and willing to learn. They will make their adoptive human very proud.
Lady Sophia & Candace off to school
Considering the condition we found them in, we were very blessed Lady Sophia’s and Candace’s rehabilitation went well. There were bumps along the way but we were very attentive to their care and kept the faith, and they both grew healthy and strong. (To learn more about their rescue and rehab journey, click here.) Lady Sophia is a great mom and she loves Candace so much. Both are very smart, intuitive, and a pleasure to work with.
Now, on to the next phase for these two! Today, the girls left this week to go to Legacy Hill Sport Horses where Amanda will be working with them. We want to figure out what it is that Lady Sophia is comfortable doing under saddle, while Candace will get daily hands-on. We were so proud of Candace, she walked right on Amanda’s trailer like she owned it! In the past, when she was transported to and from the veterinary hospital, it took awhile to get her on the trailer.
We’re grateful to all of you for your support. And we’re also very thankful for Amanda helping us with Candace and Lady Sophia, and looking forward to watching their progress. They’re not quite ready for adoption yet but we ARE accepting applications: go to https://bhfer.org/adoption-requirements-considerations/.
Introducing Misti, senior mini in honor of Betty White
Thank you, all, for your love and most thoughtful generosity to Beauty’s Haven during the course of the #BettyWhiteChallenge, in celebration of this very special lady’s 100th Birthday.
In Loving Memory of Betty, we thought that it would be a most fitting tribute to add a sweet little soul to our beloved little herd, a 30 year-old mini mare we’ve named Misti, who was in need of a safe place to land. We are most certain that Betty will approve.
If anyone would like to sponsor Misti, please click the button below, where you can opt to donate monthly. (Please note that it’s for Misti.)
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Sincerely,
Theresa
YOU ALL DID IT!
Thank you to everyone who voted daily and responded to our last minute plea to rally the troops! We are so very blessed to have such an amazing little village of supporters! You all rock!
Welcoming Gabriel, a gelding in need
Gabriel is a sweet gelding we brought in on Monday, whose owners could no longer give him the care he needs while dealing with their own serious health issues. We were told he’s 20 years old and that he had lived with them for 17 of those years; he had another equine pal until 8 years ago when that horse went to Rainbow Bridge, and the poor boy has been alone since. I don’t think he’s a Quarter Horse or a Thoroughbred, perhaps a Saddlebred cross based on his physical characteristics and demeanor (the vet agreed). Though his owners weren’t able to physically do much for him, they made sure he had hay and got grain twice a day.
When the time came to be checked out, he was a true gentleman. His temperature was normal, but some crackling was heard in his lungs so he got his first dose of Excede. He’s a bit underweight; his appetite has been okay but could improve after getting dental work. Hopefully Dr. Bess can work him into her busy schedule soon. When she comes, we’ll be able to confirm his age.
Gabe took a good nap after the vet left and wasn’t sure if he wanted to get up for his “hooficure”. We finally coaxed him up and he was great for the farrier. He’s got a good size crack that runs almost to the coronary band in one of his front feet that we will be monitoring, fortunately it wasn’t painful upon palpation.
When we get the blood test results back, we will post an update.
Thank you for your compassion and support!
Theresa
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Or, visit our Donations page for a variety of giving options at https://bhfer.org/donate/.
Falling Behind!
Contest Update!
Although we have been doing extremely well, we have fallen from second place to third place by a steadily rising number of votes.
Winning $10,000 of free advertising in the K-Country & Wind FM Champions 4 Charity Contest would be a true godsend to Beauty’s Haven as it would bring a much-needed awareness to the plight of all the beloved equines who suffer daily, either through abuse, neglect, sheer ignorance or an unfortunate change of circumstance in the life of their human through no fault of their own. It would give a voice to all the innocent beings who are unable to speak for themselves.
A win would also bring much needed publicity to Beauty’s Haven and perhaps attract potential volunteers and contributors, both of which are greatly needed during these most difficult times. It would also give us an opportunity to highlight how we make a difference and showcase some of the horses that we have been able to help because of support from others. Without support from others, we simply could not do what we do.
As always, we have great confidence that with the support of our amazing little village, we can do this. Just click on the image above or the button below to cast your vote.
Thank you, everyone!