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Our Rescue of Misfits II


Peggy SueThis is how our day started on Friday. Peggy Sue was down on her bad side and couldn’t get up. When this happens, Peggy Sue doesn’t panic – she just lays there and waits for us to help her. We roll her over and she usually rests for a few minutes and then gets up on her own and runs off. She can’t bend her back leg – it’s stiff – much like a peg leg.


Peggy Sue IIBefore Peggy Sue came to us, she was giving birth and her humans tried to pull her baby out. Peggy Sue’s pelvis fractured in three places. She’s a happy little mare that rules the others and she reminds them of that often. We have to put her in a sling to have her feet done, but she doesn’t mind at all.


Peggy Sue IIIPeggy Sue is a prime example of why we insist that there is a human on the farm at all times.

We are the “rescue of misfits” but that’s perfectly fine with us – they are all deserving and precious.

#therescueofmisfits #welovethemall #peggysue #bhfer #makeadifference #theyarealldeserving #ponyrescue #votedaily #eaglerarelife #ittakesavillage


Aaleyah_s infamous tongueAaleyah Belle’s infamous tongue.


Dr. McDreamy_ Cricket and BillyJiminy and Cricket continue to improve each day. Dr. Mangan (DVM, DACVO) from AVS in Gainesville checked out their eyes and all is good! Cricket’s old eyelid injury is doing great! Dr. Mangan has been part of our awesome care team for years – even before he went to AVS – when he worked at UF. You can learn more about him by clicking here.


Dr_ Specht and WaylonDr. Specht was also at the farm last week to examine Waylon.


Lucy and CaryLouCaryLou and Lucy sporting their new fly masks!


Beauty Please Vote IIPlease remember to cast your daily vote in the Eagle Rare Life contest and please share amongst family and friends as well. Just click on this link or the photo of Beauty and cast your vote.

“Life is about determination. Don’t give up just because of the obstacles. Regardless of what obstacles face you, just keep going! Go through, go around, or go over – but never give up!”


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Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grassroots Non-Profit Organization registered in the state of Florida (EIN: 20-4783950).  We are not funded by Local, State, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations from the public. Please consider making a one time or recurring donation to help the horses. No amount is too small and all donations are very much appreciated. Donations are tax deductible.

Beauty’s Haven was awarded Verified status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) in 2012. GFAS is the only globally recognized organization that provides standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries.  Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism.  A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

This isn’t an April Fools Day joke! We have a chance to win up to $25,000 for the horses! Throughout the month of April we will be celebrating the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day to raise awareness about our mission to help equine, raise resources, recruit volunteers, and showcase our horses. In doing so, we are competing for a chance to win one of 11 grants from the ASPCA. There are five grants in the amount of $5000, five for $10,000, and a grand prize of $25,000 being offered!

To kick the month off, in support of the #ASPCA #HelpaHorse Day, two supporters have offered a combined $500 Match Game! How does this work? Every dollar donated will be matched up to $500! For example ~ donate $5 and it will become $10, $10 will become $20 etc.

If you can’t donate, there are other ways you can help! Start now by joining our mailing list to keep up to date with this important and exciting opportunity! Next, share! Forward this email to friends and family and ask them to join our mailing list too! Won’t you help us win for the horses?

On April 23rd we are opening our gates and inviting the public to “Come to Their Rescue” for a day of family fun at the farm! If you would like to attend please register today – just click. Register for the #ASPCA #HelpaHorse Day!

HaHD MGThank you all for your continued love and support!

[dropcaps]B[/dropcaps]eauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc. is the culmination of a lifelong dream come true for Theresa Batchelor, president and co-founder. As a child, Theresa grew up with horses and wanted to help those that were less fortunate.

image0311In 1997, Theresa experienced a life threatening injury and was informed by her doctors that she would never walk again. But Theresa felt otherwise – she was not about to give up. She and her husband, Bob, who had recently retired from the Air Force, had two small children at the time and an entire lifetime ahead of them. Through sheer determination, hard work, faith, and support from her family, Theresa did regain use of her limbs although she is now, an incomplete quadriplegic and subsequently, has no feeling or sensation below her neck. As she was going through a very dark period of adjusting to her physical limitations, Theresa met a neglected and abused Arabian filly that was petrified of humans. It was as if fate had brought them together at the perfect moment in time as they set upon a path of healing one another. In 2006, Beauty’s Haven was established and was named after that beautiful little filly.

Bob recently suffered a heart attack and needs cardio physical therapy. Normally, Theresa manages the daily care of the 40+ equines while Bob oversees all maintenance requirements of the barn, shelters, farm equipment, and almost 18 acres of fencing, etc. Both also work in the office and take care of the horses 24/7/365. Although Beauty’s Haven has wonderful volunteers who care for the horses on most mornings and one afternoon each week, the majority of the horses’ care and maintenance tasks rests upon Theresa and Bob. Since Bob’s heart attack, Theresa’s time in the office has been limited, preventing her from posting daily updates which subsequently, has caused donations to decline. In addition, six equines have recently returned to the rescue due to their adopters’ own medical and/or personal issues. Grass has gone dormant which means the rescue must purchase a ton of hay every four days at the cost of $565 (avg) per ton. All of these events, combined, has truly taken a toll on the rescues’ finances and manpower. Manpower is needed to assist us during this trying time and homes are needed for our many adoptable horses which would greatly help in freeing up financial resources.

BetsyPorterMost horses that make their way to the rescue are those that others have given up on, horses like our sweet Betsy Rose, a little mare that was tossed aside, like garbage, and left to die. Betsy was skin on bones – too weak to stand or even to hold up her head. It was suggested that she be humanely euthanized but when Theresa looked in the eyes of this little mare, she knew that Betsy was not ready to give up. At Beauty’s Haven, we do believe in miracles as we have experienced them firsthand. It took months of around the clock intensive care and rehab, but Betsy Rose is a survivor and is doing remarkably well. Her story is an inspiration for many to believe in themselves and their inner strength and to never, ever, give up. So, you see, through helping horses, Beauty’s Haven helps people, too. Like some of our other Sanctuary horses, Betsy Rose has special needs and will live out her sunset years at the rescue. However, there are many horses at the rescue that have completed their rehabilitation and are looking for forever homes. (Visit our Adoption Gallery.)

The ASPCA has most graciously offered $5,000 in matching funds to help us during this challenging time! All donations made and marked for the “ASPCA Match Game” will be matched once we reach the $5000 mark. That’s right – once we receive $5000 in donations, it will be matched by a $5000 grant from the ASPCA!

Please consider helping us to reach our goal to secure, as an end result, $10,000 in this effort. And please share this with family and friends and ask them to consider helping us as well, and perhaps, they will, in turn, share amongst others as well! Every donation makes a difference and no amount is too small.

Donations made in support of this match game must be identified in a note, email, or other documentation, that the donation is for the “ASPCA Match Game” in order to be included. The $5000 in donations must be received by midnight, December 23, 2015, in order for us to receive the matching grant from the ASPCA.

DONATE NOW!

The ASPCA was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and is one of the largest in the world. They were founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law. Their mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States and they serve as a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services.

Beauty’s Haven is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization registered in the state of Florida (CH-21245). We are not funded by Local, State, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations from the public.

  • Awarded “Verified” status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (#GFAS) in 2012. GFAS is the only globally recognized organization that provides standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries.
  • Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant
  • GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit 2014 & 2015
  • Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero

May 14th – 21st, 2015

May 14h

What do these two now have in common? Permanent tracheotomies!

May 16th

Good morning everyone! Daisy’s full of smiles today! It’s going to be another very busy and hot day here. Before it got too busy we wanted to wish everyone a great day!

My escorts this morning. Duke beside me in the golf cart seat, Jazzy leads, JoJo stays right beside me. LOL Have a great day everyone!

Remember Silver Belle? She was also raised by Momma Sue, Aaleyah Belles mom. She’s loved. This is what helps to motivate us to keep going – happy horses, happy humans!

May 17th

I wish I could end the day with some good news but I can’t. In fact, I’d like to ask for prayers for one of our horses and his adoptive parents. Some of you may remember Cisco – an older Haflinger pony cross that came to us in 2012 from a home where the owner was a meth user. I got a call from his adoptive humans this evening – he was colicing – thought to be a twist. I haven’t heard back from anyone yet but I hope and pray he’s working through it. He’d been given fluids, etc. Cisco is a lovely soul – he keeps watch over Tia and Tess – two donkeys that were also adopted from us.

Update – we lost Cisco to colic which is a dreadful thing. Thank you Tony and Michelle for giving him a wonderful home and the love and care he deserved. Rest in peace Cisco – we love you, always.

May 18th

JoJo’s ears are still growing!

May 20th

Betsy Rose on her evening walk about.

I’d say Serenity really hit the Jackpot! Thank you Phil for giving her a wonderful forever home!

Radar ears waiting for me at the bottom of the office stairs! JoJo is a hoot!

If only all of the property could be so green. This is Frosty’s Knoll – a very special place.

The trio of donks is never very far away. Of course, JoJo is always first followed by Jazzy and then Daisy.

Cookie is doing well. She got a hooficure this past weekend from Laura Ritonia-Castaños. And one of Cookie’s best friends, Kim Furse, held for Laura. We truly appreciate them!

Well, our snowbirds are gone until the fall. We’re going to miss you Suzanne, LouAnn, and Ginny!

LouAnn having fun with Lily.

Ginny and Fancy

May 21st

Donovan is a huge teddy bear. Such a kind horse. And big. Really big.

 

February 17th, 2014

Romeo had a fairly good day today, although this morning, he had a little trouble getting up. His body is depleted of everything – his liver and kidneys are struggling. But this is not unusual in cases such as this. Our rehab program moves slowly but steady. One of the most important first steps in recovery, IMO, is knowing and feeling in the heart that you’re loved – the worried and far off look in Romeo’s face is already softening. Dr. Bess Darrow (Tune Ups Veterinary Equine Dentistry and Services) will be here tomorrow – I’m not sure how much she’ll be able to do with him. He isn’t well enough for sedation. Romeo is such a love – please keep him in your prayers.

This is a little of Romeo’s poop in a glove. We do this (twice) to see how much sand settles – it’s an indicator of how much is in the GI tract. We did this on the day he arrived. There’s always going to be some sand found – horses pick it up here (FL) when they graze or even eat hay off the ground (hay racks are a good investment). But this is way too much. Sand can cause havoc on the GI system. Giving psyllium for one week each month will help sand to pass through and out the gut. Poor Romeo.

Oscar wasn’t as active today as he has been. We think he has an abscess in his front right.

Bronson still loves to take long naps. Actually, I would have loved to have taken a nap with him.

Serenity, Eliza, and Mahogany eating breakfast. Bryce was behind me. They are slowly improving.

Matilda loves it when we have visitors! And everyone LOVES Matilda! Matilda needs sponsors! Her rehab is complete – she’s gained 200+ lbs and is doing great. She’s a big girl looking for a forever home but until that home comes along she would appreciate support in her routine expenses. If anyone would like to help, donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small!

This is Mary on the right getting a hooficure today. Her BFF, Kamanchee, is on the left.

Oscar and Betsy Rose

Another beautiful Arabian mare looking for a forever home – Victoria! She got a much needed bath today!

Mary was on the list for a bath today but there wasn’t enough time. I crawled up on her yesterday to see if she’d mind – she hasn’t been ridden in many, many years. She did great – she got a little excited being away from her best friend, Kamanchee. But we headed that way and she was fine. She still needs a bath. Mary is a 27 year young Arabian mare that is looking for a home. Kamanchee is also looking for a home – he is a little paint pony. It would be really awesome if they found a forever home together.

Lucy was a good girl today – she got clipped and is ready for the warmer weather.

Magnum started our day out with an upset stomach but was feeling better after spending a little while at the barn.

Betsy Rose was one of many that got a hooficure today. Her strength and balance are so much better – we are SO proud of this little miracle girl!

Jenny came up this weekend and visited with Penny and Penelope – they are doing great!

IT’S COMING!!!! Don’t miss it!

Calling it a day very soon – still need to get Oscar up once more and planning another big day tomorrow. Dr. Bess will be here and so will Dr. Julia. We have a great care team! I know I owe responses to PM’s and emails – I have not had time in the office. Hopefully, Wednesday if not tomorrow evening, I will get to them. I’m sorry – just spread thin. Hopefully Romeo will be feeling better tomorrow – Oscar too.

Sincerely,

Theresa

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook:
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Monday, 07/30/13

A new accomplishment!!! Betsy Rose has finally started to be able to swish her tail!!

Freckles is so cute – never far away.  We have to keep Freckles up high so that the dogs and baby boys don’t take her away.

Betsy Rose loves to watch the babies…

Remember little Tucker and Red?  They are doing great!  They were 2 mini’s that were part of the “Junkyard 8” case back in Feb 2011.  That is when we took a total of 8 horses that were living in a junkyard including Tucker and Red.  Their story starts in our Blog on February 24th, 2011.  Here is a link: https://www.bhfer.org/oldsite/pdf/blog/February_2011.pdf. You’ll be appalled at the conditions they were living in.  The 3rd picture below was their water source – a man made hole that collected water, oil, and anything else that washed into it.  All of the horses had diarrhea – you can see how bad it was in the 4th picture.

Tucker.  A mini that almost didn’t make it.

This was their water source where they were living. They were living in a junkyard.

This is Glory and Tucker.  You can see the poopy mess down Glory’s back legs.
She was pregnant in this picture.  Tucker was her baby too.

Celesta is so loved…

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb