Magic

Mending Fences Part II

Over the past many weeks we have been replacing broken fence boards which has been quite the task! We are very grateful to those that donated to help make the paddocks safer for the horses. Our next phase is electric tape. We have spliced and done what we can with what we have, but we need to replace about 1600′ of 1.5″ electric tape. The image on the lower right above depicts the quality of the fencing, and while one can find less expensive tape but it won’t hold up as well – this tape has a 20 year warranty and it contains 15 strands of 12-millimeter stainless steel wire.

The tape in Magic’s (stallion) paddock needs to be replaced as does a couple of our south paddock fence lines. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated. The total amount needed to get this done is $259.90.

Would anyone like to help sponsor Magic’s tape? Other horses impacted include Mo, Oasis, Mishka, Valley Girl, Chloe, Aaleyah Belle, Nadia and Venus. Would anyone like to help any of these?

Tax deductible donations can be made here on our website, just click the button below. If you can help, please note that the donation is for “electric tape.” No amount is too small.

Thank you, very much.
Theresa

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08/29/2022/by Theresa Batchelor

Fundraising, Match Game, Veterinary Care

It’s Spring Vaccination Time!

Hey Everyone!

It’s time for the Beauty’s Haven herd to receive their annual Spring Vaccines to ensure that each of our precious “Velvet Nosers” remain healthy and safe.

Our goal is to raise $600, but thanks to the generosity of a wonderful friend and supporter, all donations up to $300 will be matched dollar for dollar! Donations may be made here on our website, just click the Donate button below. Please note that your contribution is for “Spring Vaccines.”

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Thank you, all, so very much.

05/21/2020/by Theresa Batchelor

Fundraising, Match Game

MAGIC ADDENDUM – A NEW MATCH GAME!

Hey, Everyone!

It’s me, again! Magic! I just wanted to let you all know that a very special Auntie has just come forth and has offered a Match Game to help with our hay needs and all donations up to $500, will be matched dollar for dollar!

If you would like to participate in the Match Game, you may do so via the ‘DONATE’ page on our website. You may also donate via PAYPAL and if you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please note that your contribution is for ‘Hay Match Game.’ Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this post via social media!

Thank you, once again, for your love and support!

Love,
Magic

03/30/2019/by Theresa Batchelor

Fundraising

HEY EVERYONE, IT’S ME, MAGIC!

Hey, Everyone!

It’s me! Magic! Mommy Theresa asked if I could help her today so here I am! It’s time for another hay run, so if you can help with this need, all of us ‘Velvet Nosers’ would be forever grateful! This week, we need three big compressed bales of orchard hay ($300) and a ton of three string orchard bales ($610), for a total of $910.

If you would like help, you may do so by making a one-time tax-deductible donation, or sign up to make an automatic monthly recurring donation (which you can cancel at any time) via our secure WEBPAGE. You also have the option of dedicating your donation in Honor or Memory of someone. Another way to donate is via Network for Good or JustGiving – links which can also be found on our ‘DONATE’ page together with our snail mail address. You can also donate via PAYPAL and if you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please note that your contribution is for ‘Hay.’ Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this post via social media!

Thank you all so very much for your love and support! Sending horsey hugs and kisses.

Love,
Magic

03/29/2019/by Theresa Batchelor

Adoption, Contest, Donkey, Farm Updates, Follow-Ups, Horse Updates

SOMEBODY’S KNOCKING AND BABY RAY IS BACK!

November 9th, 2017

Baby Ray is back from his foster home as Athena, his pasture mate, has been adopted! Baby Ray is now all grown up! He came to us as a few months old orphan, skin on bones, after having been listed as “Free on Craigslist.” He was born blind due to congenital cataracts. The cataracts were removed at UF and he can now see, albeit he has no lenses and is unable to focus normally.
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Little Grace just loves her new home! And her foster family has fallen in love with her – so much so that they are adopting her! Grace has been blessed with her own human family! And we were blessed to be able to help her when she needed us, thanks to the wonderful assistance and support from our village!
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Magic is still stunning! Notice the two birds? They are never very far from him. Magic was a bit under the weather for a few days, but thankfully, he is now feeling better.
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There must me something magical about the stairs to the office – I never know who I’m going to find there!

These little ones are doing so well. They’re steadily gaining weight and are very happy! Cricket never fails to greet you with a whinny!

We are very thankful to everyone who helped with their needs. They love attention and would make a wonderful addition to a family looking for little ones to love on. If anyone is interested in adopting Jiminy and Cricket, please read our “Adoption Requirements” in the Notes section on our Beauty’s HavenAdoption Page prior to contacting us.
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Penny is such a sweet and trusting girl. She’s a Belgian that was born blind and is about 30 years young. Please consider giving Penny a home for the holidays. She’s an absolutely wonderful and kind mare with lots of love to give.
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JoJo knocking at the office door – he wanted to make sure we didn’t forget to turn the clocks back an hour on Sunday. He was so excited at the thought of turning back time! Silly donkey!
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Beauty in 2004. We were getting ready for our first ride at a park in Tampa. She’s the mare that started it all…..
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Please 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 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.

11/09/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates, Horse Updates

PREPARING FOR HURRICANE IRMA

We spent Wednesday beginning our preparations for Hurricane Irma. Many windows were boarded up, but we still have much to do.

On Thursday morning, a number of our horses left for Tennessee.

Last minute kisses.

Seeing the horses off was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do but there’s comfort in knowing that they will be okay.

It is Thursday evening and I just finished tucking in Betsy Rose for the night. She’s slurping away at her soupy mash which makes me smile. This precious girl always reminds me to believe. Against all odds – she survived.

We’re keeping a watchful eye on Little E – when there’s a change in barometric pressure, he tends to get a tummy ache. But what a blessing it is to have all of the horses, including the ones that went out-of-state today and have thankfully, safely arrived, are tucked in for the night.

Magic and the others that are still here are collared and tagged. We used markers to paint our information on their sides. We’re still boarding windows and preparing the barn which is where we will remain during the storm.

We are so truly grateful for all of your support – for your prayers, well wishes and most generous contributions. And to those of you in Irma’s path – stay safe and keep the faith. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers, as are your loved ones from near and far who will worry about you. We’re going to get through this. Believe…

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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.

09/08/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Horse Updates

The Odd Couple

03/16/17

Little E has been quite the gentleman – he’s been letting Emma borrow his blanket for this cold spell. She’s still having issues in her neck but she is a happy little girl.

Magic absolutely loves his blue flymasks!

Senior citizen Sawyer and little Lucy. The odd couple.

03/17/17

JoJo and Jazzy patiently waiting at the bottom of the stairs on this cold morning, to wish everyone a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!”

#jojo #jazzy #minidonks #bhfer #magic #emma #sawyer #lucy #donate #charity

03/18/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

COOKIE’S EYE – IS IT CANCER?

February 12th, 2017

Cookie’s eye is worse. Dr. Mangan will be checking it tomorrow when he comes to hopefully, remove the lavage from Magic’s eye.

Almost three years ago, Dr. Mangan performed surgery on Cookie at UF when she had cancer. He did a great job. He had to remove much of her lower left lid in order to save the eye and did some pretty amazing reconstructive surgery.

February 16th

Dr. Mangan examined Cookie’s eye over the weekend. She has an ulcer but she’s really good about having it treated – no lavage needed. She’s always been a very good girl. We were concerned that the cancer had returned, but it appears that is not the issue – thankfully.

February 21st

Dr. Specht was back out yesterday to do a biopsy on Cookie’s eye. There is an ulcer but it appears that something else is going on. Please keep Cookie in your prayers.

February 27th

It’s been overwhelmingly busy here but we want to share the good news – Cookie’s biopsy results came back – it’s not cancer!

Cookie needs help with her vet bills. Her eye is still being treated. The healing is slow but at least her eye is no worse and we are very relieved that it’s not SCC!

Donations can be made via PayPal to bhfer@earthlink.net or via various ways on our website at www.bhfer.org. No amount is too small and all donations are tax deductible and much appreciated. If you’d like to help Cookie, when making a donation, please note that it’s for her. Thank you!

March 7th

Please continue to keep Cookie in your prayers. I’m sad to report that her eye appears worse. Dr. Mangan came out and did another biopsy that is going to be sent to a different lab. We’re still concerned that the cancer has returned.

03/10/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

MAGIC’S INJURY

January 13th, 2017

Yesterday was not a good day for Magic but he knows that it will get better. He has an issue with his right eye which needs to be treated for several days. Yesterday, he learned that a flymask wouldn’t gobble him up. He’s such a brave boy!

For those who don’t know Magic, he’s a 17 year old Arabian stud that had been used in the Mexican “sport” of horse tripping. Magic was lucky to have survived, but it left him emotionally scarred which made him a good candidate for being sent to slaughter as humans considered him to be crazy, unmanageable and even dangerous. He’s untrusting of humans which is truly understandable. I’m certain that the nightmares he endured will never be erased from his memories.

There are some that strongly feel that Magic should be molded into a “normal” horse. I’ve spent countless hours with him and I understand him. Just imagine the pain, anxiety and fear he survived. He doesn’t care for ropes – scars he wears tell a story. I refuse to make him endure anything that he is uncomfortable with. He accepts me – I do what I need to do to address any medical issues that may arise and I’m grateful to him for that. I know this horse inside and out – Arabians are very intelligent and communicative. We can’t take away his past but we can ensure that all of his tomorrows are happy and carefree. And that’s what we intend to do. Magic is a happy horse that will live out the rest of his life on his terms. We promised him that.Magic has come a long way. He often approaches other humans now and may even ask for scratches. But humans are not allowed to walk after or chase him. If he walks away, and he often does, that’s his prerogative. He’s a very special horse. Oh, and I taught him to give kisses a few years ago!

I believe in Magic and I’m very proud of him! Now, let’s hope he tolerates the treatments to his eye. Prayers and positive thoughts would be so very appreciated!

Magic also needs sponsors – his medications are not inexpensive. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. Donations can also be made via our website. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small.

Thank you all, for your continued love and support.

#magic #believe #bhfer #trippinghorsesurvivor #horsesareheros #ibelieveinmagic

01/13/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Events, Fundraising, Horse Updates

An Obstacle Challenge & More!

We apologize for the delay in this and the next couple of updates that didn’t go out on time.

September 16th…

Some wonderful news to share about Spirit – she’s ready to go to her new forever home! As soon as we raise funds for her journey to Oklahoma, she will be on her way! Her wonderful adopter has experience with blind horses and the perfect pasture awaiting her arrival! Spirit will even have her very own donkey friend!

Everyone loves Lucy! We appreciate Foxy and Timmie’s mom, Judy, volunteering her time to hold horses for the farrier.

September 17th…

Poor Jingle! The equine complained that it wasn’t fair that the bovine did not have to wear a fly mask. So……

September 18th…

Beauty’s Haven participated in the Equine Trail Sports Obstacle Course event at Black Prong this past weekend where our wonderful volunteers served breakfast and lunch.

All proceeds from the breakfast and lunch went to Beauty’s Haven and $400 was raised to help the horses! Many thanks to ETS, Black Prong, our awesome volunteers, and everyone that made this happen!

September 19th…

Have you ever seen JoJo with his ears pinned back? Oh my! What do you think was going on?

September 20th…

Magic under the morning moon!

09/20/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Tag Archive for: Magic

Mending Fences Part II

Donate Now

Honoree Details

It’s Spring Vaccination Time!

Honoree Details

MAGIC ADDENDUM – A NEW MATCH GAME!

HEY EVERYONE, IT’S ME, MAGIC!

SOMEBODY’S KNOCKING AND BABY RAY IS BACK!

PREPARING FOR HURRICANE IRMA

The Odd Couple

MAGIC’S INJURY

An Obstacle Challenge & More!

Tag Archive for: Magic