Happy Valentine’s Day from BH!

All of us here at Beauty’s Haven wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today the horses will be putting up Valentine Day cards received in the mail. I will be gone for a good part of the day having an MRI done in Gainesville but when I get back we’ll share the cards and take pictures. It’s always fun when they get cards!

I’ve received updates on Harley since he left from his new mom and he is doing great. He’s very happy to have large areas where he can run and play. He loves his new friends. He gets lots of attention daily and has settled in as though he has been home for quite awhile. He’s happy which makes us all happy.

Ghost – the little Paso gelding we took in a few weeks ago is doing great! He’s filled out nicely and is a real sweet boy.

We made quite a few phone calls last night to let people that have applied to adopt one of the Paso Fino’s that they were approved. They were all very pleased – and excited! Two of the mares posted have potential adopters. Will be regrouping with Carla this evening to review which studs are still available.

Have a blessed day everyone!

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It’s COLD down here in FL!

Good freezing morning from Florida – it’s 22 degrees! We’re running on generator – the power went out around 5 am. Hopefully it will be back on soon. At least the sun is out!

Little Miss Kami Comet still looks adorable in her pink blanket. She had her 2nd birthday on February 10th.

This was taken yesterday afternoon. We’ve been going through more hay with the temps going down in the teens. Hopefully the temps will warm up a bit soon.

Baby Girl and Indy tucked in blankets. Indy doesn’t know pink is for girls. J

Have a great day everyone!

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Update on Paso Fino Mares

February 12th, 2012

Here are pictures of a few of the mares – I ran out of time but will post more in a couple of days. Unfortunately, I need to spend tomorrow in the office all day to get caught up on paperwork.  I was out at the Paso farm most all day.  It was a good day and a lot got done.  Gates/fencing got fixed, unsafe debris was picked up and removed, more feet were trimmed, etc.  There was too much commotion going on around the barn to do much at all with one of the two herds of mares. We do have some of the thinner ones separated off into one of the smaller paddocks.

Mare #1. Dark bay, no white. Very friendly.

Mare #2. Bay with some white hairs above left eye.

Mare #3. Chestnut with stripe and very thick coat.

Mare #4. Dark bay (almost black) with no white. She is the thinnest.

Mare #5. Chestnut with tag (#16) around neck.

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BHFER Update 02/11/12

Another short update – I just got in the house for the first time today. We made progress with the Paso’s today and tomorrow I’ll be posting about a few of the mares that need homes. I’ll also update the stud #’s that still need a home. It will be later in the day – the farrier will be back to do more feet in the morning. The mares seem to be more responsive and trusting each day with their daily caretakers – slow but steady progress. With horses that have lived pretty much feral for the last couple of years – routine and consistency are key to helping them to come around.

We separated a few of the thinner mares from the others and put them in a smaller paddock so they can have better access to the hay. When in the larger paddock, the other mares would run them off.

Following the hay…

I’m sorry for such a short update but I really need to get some sleep. We blanketed most all here tonight – the winds are horrible. If you’ve emailed me and I haven’t responded I apologize. I wasn’t in the office today and won’t be again until tomorrow evening. Thanks everyone – have a safe and blessed day tomorrow. Stay warm!

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Tragedy at KESMARC – 02/10/12

02/10/12

There has been a horrible tragedy today – a very sad loss of life. A horse and a woman were killed in an explosion at KESMARC. This is the facility where Baby Girl had her hyperbaric chamber treatments. Another woman is critically injured and is in serious condition – she was flown to Shands Hospital in Gainesville.

God bless all of these people and the horses – I ask you all to pray for them and everyone affected by this. This is heartbreaking to me – our Baby Girl was treated like royalty (as were all of the horses) there and the HBOT treatments worked wonders on her injury. This facility and the people that manage it are all part of the successful recovery of our Baby Girl. All of Baby Girl’s caregivers there truly cared about her recovery. I ask everyone to go to their KESMARC Florida Facebook page and let them know others care and are praying for them. Here is a link to the story.

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120210/ARTICLES/120219982

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Harley is Leaving! Homeward Bound!

February 8th, 2012

Another busy day here – lots going on here and offsite.  Harley left for his new home today.  He was bright and perky – a new adventure for him.  A whole new life with his own human family – what a blessing!  The day that he arrived here was the day his life began, again!

The windblown look – Harley is so handsome!  He’s put on much needed weight and his unhealthy coat has been replaced with a bright and shiny one.  He holds his head up high and proud – he knows he is loved and that he matters.  He still has a couple of areas that need to grow hair over where the old halter was so tight on him but they too will heal.

We did get a little one on one time this morning. He’s a ham for being groomed.

One of Harley’s legs is much bigger than mine – he’s 19 hh and I can’t even see over him!

Harley likes kisses.

Turning him over to his new mom.  Yes, I was holding back tears that eventually flowed.  I have no doubt that his new family will love and care for him and he will be happy – this is what we want for all of them.  But it isn’t easy.  Once they are here you get to know them.  They morph into healthy and happy horses.  You bond with them and that is what I remind myself – that bond will always be there along with memories that nobody can take away.  They remain family and we love them, always.

We’ll miss him – I already do.  We’ll post updates.  I know he settled in this afternoon just fine.  He was trotting around exploring his new home where he has room to run and play which he loves to do.  He’s meeting and making new friends.  God bless all of you for helping to make this new life for him possible.

As for Harley’s partner that we tried to get I do have a good update on him.  I shared with the owners some things that would help him and they listened!  The horse now has a new shelter.  A farrier was out to do his feet yesterday.  His halter has been replaced with a breakaway one that fits him.  We suggested a different diet for him – this is something we’ll have to follow up on.  We’ll keep up with him but I am very pleased that he is being better cared for and appreciate his humans for the changes they are making.

Regarding donations that came in to help Harley and those that signed up to sponsor him monthly for 6 months.  We never thought an adoption would happen so soon but his surgery went well, his recovery was smooth, he grew healthy and happy and today he went home.  We have just under $1000 left in Harley’s account of donations received and we will no longer need monthly funds from those that donate monthly towards his care.  If anyone would like us to return some of the remaining funds they intended for Harley please email us at bhfers@earthlink.net to advise.  However, we would like to ask that those funds be used to cover unexpected vet bills such as Haley and Kami’s exams and vetting, Princess’ lameness exam in January, etc.  Also, we need to buy some vaccines and we also need to stock up on medications that we keep on hand that we buy off the Internet – the prices are less expensive than buying them through the vet’s office.

Harley’s case is an example of what can happen when people work together.  Many worked together in different ways to help him and now we can all be proud of our accomplishment! God bless and thank you all!

Theresa Batchelor
President
Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.
www.bhfer.org

#harley #belgian #adoptionisanoption #bhfer

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Quick update – 02/07/12

Harley will be leaving for his new home tomorrow. He loves to stand by the road and watch the goats across the street.

I miss him already. It’s always bittersweet when any leave to go to their new home.

He’s a very good boy and I know he’ll bring much joy to his adoptive parents.

Ok, so now we know who has been teaching the younger ones how to break a sprinkler – Gentleman!

And here is a picture of Bud – he’s doing great and his adoptive family is so very happy with him!

We’re making progress with the Paso Fino’s. Coggins have been pulled on the studs and some feet have been trimmed. We are still waiting on the coggins to come back. We truly appreciate any and all help with this herd. They are looking better and are very appreciative of the good hay and care they are now getting. And we are very appreciative of any and all help to help them.

Will try to update again tomorrow – it is going to be a very busy day. Have a good night everyone!

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Paso Fino Stallion Information

February 6th, 2012

Here are pictures of the Paso Fino stallions that need homes.  Currently, we have applications pending for #’s 1, 2, 4, 9, 12, and 13.  We have also received applications from people that did not specify a horse.

Stud #1

Stud #2 – Buckskin with dorsal stripe.  Black points.  Star and snip on face. Approximately 14.3 hh.

Stud #3 – Red bay, black points, right hind white sock.  Star on face.  Approximately 14.1 hh.

Stud #4 – Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail.  Bald face.  Front left stocking, both rear stockings.  Approximately 14.1 hh.

Stud #5 – Brown bay with black points, no white.  Approximately 14.2 hh.

Stud #6 – Liver chestnut, medium star on forehead. Approximately 14 hh.

Stud #7 – Red chestnut. Large white star, small strip of white hairs. Approximately 13 hh.

Stud #8 – Dark bay with left hind white sock. Small white star on face. Approximately 13 hh.

Stud #9 – Dark bay, right front, white pastern, left hind white coronet. Small star on forehead. Approximately 14 hh.

Stud #10 – Red bay with black points.  Small star on forehead.  Approximately 14 hh.

Stud #11 – Bay with white star, strip, and snip.  Approximately 14 hh.

Stud #12 – Dark bay, some white markings on left hind coronet.  Approximately 13 hh.

Stud #13 – Red bay with black points. Few white hairs on forehand.  Approximately 14.2 hh.

Stud #14 – Red bay with left hind white sock. Rope around neck. White star on forehead. Approximately 14.2 hh.

If anyone would like an application it can be downloaded from our website.  Please remember that mares are not to be bred and studs are to be gelded – barb wire is not permissible.  Applications can be faxed to 352-528-9227.  They will be date/time stamped and processed in order received.  Please help us to find homes for these wonderful horses and thank you all for your patience and support.  I will be away from the computer for the rest of the night and most of tomorrow until evening.

Thank you,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.
www.bhfer.org

#pasofino #homesneeded #bhfer

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Good news…

A quick update to share some good news…

· Harley has been adopted! He will be leaving this week for his new forever home! We are so excited about this – his new human family has been a part of the BHFER “family” now for a few years. Congratulations Harley, Bonnie, and Stephen!

· Bucky and Rogue are safe – thank you to all who helped spread the word about them!

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Rescue Happenings – It’s Quite Busy!

February 2nd, 2012

I’ve been guilty of not posting about horses here at the rescue and I apologize.  The case of 38 abandoned Paso Fino’s is taking a lot of time.  We have many wonderful people helping and more willing to help and I appreciate all of you.  While things may not appear to be moving fast – we are doing the best we can as fast as we can.  These are horses that haven’t been handled in 2+ years including 14 studs.  To give you an idea of how uncomfortable these mares were with people – the first day I was onsite 3 people walked into one of the paddocks where about a dozen mares live as a herd.  The mares ran away and jumped a fence – taking down the top board.  The last thing we want is for human or horse to be injured.  Working with situations like this requires a lot of patience and we don’t want any of the horses having a bad experience.  They appear, with each passing day, to be a little more comfortable with humans.  Some are being hand walked and are learning to trust.  Over the next couple of days coggins will be pulled on some, if not all, of the studs, and some feet will be trimmed.  We’ll be getting mares used to a round pen.

We need to find homes for all of these horses as soon as possible but if we can place the studs we could make use of the barn for the mares which would help.  Studs will be gelded with the exception of one that is 26 years old and mares are not to be bred.  We are busy in the office for this effort as well – we pray that some of our grant applications will be approved.  If anyone would like to offer a home to any of these horses an application can be downloaded from our website.  Donations are needed to help with their care – all donations are tax deductible and no amount it too small. We are making another hay run on Saturday morning.  If anyone would like to help with this expense you can call a credit in to Larson’s at 352-867-8333 or to Quality Hay at 352-529-0888.

Now, for an updates on others…

Buttercup has been in “school” for a couple of weeks.  While she is coming along she has shown herself (that’s our Buttercup!) but she is learning to be more confident and to overcome separation anxiety.  Gary is doing a great job with her and we hope to find Buttercup a home soon where her new human can continue her training.

Baby Ray is doing well and is very happy at his foster home.  He’s learning new things and seems very content.  Baby Ray is looking for his forever home.

Montana is doing great – he’s now looking for a forever home. He’s quite the character and makes us laugh.  Katie got up on him a few days ago – I think he’s likely been a cow horse in his younger days.  Doesn’t like direct reining – gave Katie a buck or two at first.  Neck reins great and doesn’t need or want any leg.

Montana

Harley, the Belgian that was surrendered to us 3 weeks ago, with untreated eye cancer, is doing great.  His surgery went well and the eye looks great – we have an application for his adoption and a very special family is coming to meet him this weekend!

Jessie and Ron visited today and the weather was perfect! All of the horses (and us humans) enjoyed seeing them again.  I think little Indy was smiling – hoping to get more carrots but Jessie split them evenly but Baby Girl and Morning Star were doing their own face making. Morning Star is absolutely gorgeous and is looking for a forever home. Baby Girl has some dapples!

Morning Star loves his ball and has made up many games to play with it.  And he’s learned how to deflate it – I think he finally killed it this week though!

Aaleyah Belle made sure she hogged the carrots.  Jessie got slimed – a few times!

Dr. Bess (Tune-Ups Equine Dentistry) was here this week to do some dental work.

Amadeus, Silver Belle, and Legacy.  Silver Belle and Legacy are really nice horses and are looking for their forever homes.  Amadeus – we have some plans for him with one of our UF volunteers!

Ghost is doing well. It’s like he’s lived here all of his life.

Kami got a bath today – she’s still our little spit fire!  I don’t know who was more wet – Kami or Marie and Katherine!

These horses are not at the rescue but we are working with AC to place.  Mustang with ear tips that were frozen off when she was out west – est. 13 yrs old.  Six year old Appaloosa and a 9 year old QH. I’m told all are ridden by experienced children.

And these two are urgent – they are at AC and their time is very limited.  If we can’t find homes for them they will be euthanized.  Rogue is a Mustang that appears to have not been handled much, if at all.  He’s not mean – has not offered to kick or do anything of the sort – he just departs the area where a human may be approaching and will hide behind Bucky.  Rogue is a beautiful mover and just needs to learn to trust.  He has very kind eyes and demonstrates that he wants to interact with humans – it will just take some time and patience.  Bucky, well, he’s a sweetheart.

Here are some items we are in need of:

· Micro-Tek Spray and Shampoo
· Breakaway halters – Arabian/Cob size
· Breakaway halters – Average horse size.
· Breakaway halters – miniature horse size.
· Long AND short nose Cashel flymasks in sizes Arab and Horse.
· Three play balls (size large)
· Miniature lightweight blanket for Haley – I’ll have to check her size tomorrow.

Please don’t forget that we’ve got a new Daily Blog at http://bhfer.wordpress.com/.  I won’t be able to post updates Daily but I’ll do my best to get at least 3 out a week.  Previous months and years are still on the website.  We hope to have our “Available Horses” page updated soon – we have many that are not on the website that ready for forever homes.

We do hope everyone is having a great week.  I don’t know where time is going but it’s going by too fast!  At least the weather has been good to us and I wish it would stay like this all year around.  God bless – take care and I’ll update again as soon as I can.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org

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