Gentleman

Prayers please! We had a huge change in weather overnight – down to about 40 degrees. I got up worrying about Little E because when we have a drastic change in the weather he tends to colic. Went to check on him and he was fine. However, Gentleman didn’t eat breakfast. I watched him for a bit and he appeared to be trying to colic but then I saw a lump in his neck. He coughed a little and started to drool – choke came to mind. Sure enough, we found a lump on the left side of his neck. I called Dr. Ryan while massaging GMan’s neck and then gave him meds to help as per Dr. Ryan. GMan is now in a stall for observation.

Choke is a horrible thing. If he is no better this afternoon Dr. Ryan will come out. I really don’t want GMan to have to be tubed but if the lump is still there we will need to have it done. The lump is smaller now then it was this morning but it is still there.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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A note for Narissa…

Dear Narissa,

You and Twilight have been on my mind – I think of you and the others in our heavenly herd daily. I miss your smell, your eyes, your trust in us when trying to help your foot feel better. We did our best to keep you comfortable so you could stay with us for a long time. But still, even with meds, your pain became too much and you let me know it was time. I’m so thankful for you helping me to make the right decision. A life here with constant unbearable pain is something I would not wish on anyone. I know your foot hurt very much and walking on 3 legs is hard and it makes other parts of the body ache. I’m very thankful that God put you in our path so that we had some time with you.

As I sat with you all morning the day you crossed I told you about our heavenly herd – from the first we helped here at the rescue to cross the Rainbow Bridge, Frosty, to Twilight and all of the horses in between. We’ve lost many but I know that you are all together now and someday we’ll see each other again. And we talked about Barbaro and how laminitis robbed him of life on this earth too. I don’t know if there will ever be a cure but I pray for it every day. Please tell our heavenly herd how much I love and miss all of you.

You were tired, I know. I’m glad you rested before Dr. Ryan arrived.

Once Dr. Ryan arrived I was very proud of your willingness to walk up Frosty’s Knoll. It’s one of the hardest walks there is for me. Linda, Jenny, Bob, Brie, and even Dr. Ryan walked with us. You were surrounded by love.

You held your head high and trusted what we said – that the pain would go away as you cross Rainbow Bridge and only good would be before you.

The last few minutes filled my heart with so much sadness. But we knew that soon you would be without pain and running with the heavenly herd. You left this world knowing love and with your dignity restored. We were all so blessed that you had been part of our life.

And as you left us to cross the Bridge images of you came into my head and heart – a transition to a youthful and whole and happy Narissa. I found comfort in that.

We loved you enough to let you go and loving tucked you in our blanket of gold to say our last “we love you’s.” And now you fly with the angels.

I love you Narissa, always.

Theresa

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Narissa crossing Rainbow Bridge

VERY SAD NEWS…..

Our beloved Narissa will be crossing Rainbow Bridge at one o’clock pm.

Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne

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Narissa Needs Prayers

PLEASE PRAY FOR NARISSA

Narissa is experiencing much discomfort in her right front hoof despite medication to help.

This is the foot that x-rays showed the coffin bone had rotated and sunken.
We’ve given her weeks of TLC and she knows she is loved.

Dr. Ryan will be out around noon. We will do what is in her best interest.

Please keep our beautiful girl in your prayers.

We love you Narissa.

And we pray for a miracle against this horrible disease that devastates horses – and the humans that love them.

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

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BH update 0411512

Just a quick update – the day is almost over and still lots to do!

Lady is doing very well adjusting to her new surroundings. Like Gentleman, she is another gentle giant. While she is very thin and her bones are very prominent – she has a big belly. We’re hoping it’s just a hay/grass belly or perhaps parasites.

Dr. Ryan will be out tomorrow to examine her. She got a bath today which she really needed.

Peggy Sue is doing ok – her back right stifle no longer gets locked up but she still stands with her back right leg parked behind her at times. During the last couple of days Narissa’s front right foot has been more ouchy but she’s been more active around the barn. She could use some angels to help with shavings for her stall. We try to keep them thick and deep. They are $4 a bag and she uses at least a bag a day. Look how beautiful Narissa’s eyes are. She is a very proud mare. I would have loved to have known her in her youth. I bet she has a lot of lifetime stories she could tell us. And Peggy Sue – her eyes are big and soft and beautiful. She is a mare that makes you feel good – she just has that effect on you without doing anything but just being there.

Morning Star clearly let us know today that he still doesn’t like the taste of wormer – even if it’s supposed to taste like apple. He’s still looking for a home!

Lacey is still huge and looks bigger each day. She also could use angels to help with bedding in her stall. She is a messy girl and uses over a bag each night. They are $4 a bag.

We hope everyone had a great weekend and that the upcoming week brings many blessings!

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Percheron Mare Arrives

Just a quick update to let everyone know that the Percheron mare arrived late this evening. We’re calling her Lady Jane. She is a doll – a pure sweetheart! She is very, very thin under an unhealthy coat. She has a bit of a belly – hopefully it’s just a grass belly. She is a smaller Percheron – maybe just a bit shorter than Gentleman. You can see wisdom in her eyes – I bet she could tell us lots of stories about her life. She had her last baby in 2005 and had been out to pasture for the last 4+ years with no human intervention – no vetting, farrier, nothing. We truly thank the ladies that brought her to our attention – Aunties Jan and Lisa!

Welcome home Lady Jane!

Finally, home…

She has an appointment with Dr. Ryan on Monday unless something comes up and she needs to be seen sooner.

If anyone would like to help sponsor Lady Jane please let us know. I know she would appreciate any and all assistance with her care. God bless and have a good night!

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Peggy Sue Update 041212 9:40 pm

Peggy Sue is doing well. I’ll update in more detail tomorrow – I’ve got a ton of things to do and little time to get them done tonight but I wanted to share pictures from today and to thank those that made it possible for Peggy Sue to have her x-rays’s and surgery today. She is currently and contently resting in her stall.

Happy to be back…

I’ll share what we learned about her past today based on the x-rays. It wasn’t good. All I can say right now is that she is one tough gal and I’m glad she is here.

God bless and have a good night!

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Peggy Sue Update

PEGGY SUE UPDATE

Good Morning, Everyone,

Peggy Sue is doing fine and will be arriving home later this afternoon. Peggy Sue’s right rear stifle was sliced and an x-ray revealed a broken pelvis which, according to the previous owner, occurred six years ago when Peggy Sue was giving birth. It appears that the foal had to be pulled out and by doing so, Peggy Sue’s pelvis was fractured. This misalignment created a shortened leg which was quite painful to walk on, thereby causing the muscles to atrophy over the years. The vet confirms that this most undoubtedly is the reason for Peggy Sue’s present condition.

Peggy Sue will be placed on Previcox and Milk Thistle and will wear a pad on her shortened leg to assist her in getting about. The cost of Previcox for Dogs is $75 for sixty tablets which will last two months and the cost of Milk Thistle from the Healing Barn is $171 for a sixth month supply.

http://thehealingbarn.com/newthb/hilton-herbs-milk-thistle-plus/

Peggy Sue and Narissa are in need of sponsors.

Theresa will be picking up the Percheron Mare tomorrow.

Thank you all for your continued generosity, love and support.

Jeanne

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Update – Funds for 3 Amigos Hay Recieved!

Sorry – I didn’t finish going through my emails and hit the send button on my update tonight too quickly – but we have received all funds needed to buy the hay for the 3 horses we are trying to place. We’ll get it picked up and delivered to the boys tomorrow – likely on the way home from the hospital – I think they will be doing surgery in the am on Peggy Sue.

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BH Update 041112

Just a quick update – things are really busy here – very busy. The calls to help others horses don’t stop. Just today – all in one day…

· A call from a caretaker to a 40+ yr old TB mare whose owner has gone into hospice. I am told that the mare has severe arthritis – the caretaker does not have the funds to put the mare down nor the money to care for her. We have been asked to help – we’d need funds for a vet to examine the mare to determine her quality of life and what would be in her best interest. If helping her cross is the right answer, we’d need help with funds to do this. If she has more time, with a good quality of life, then we would look for a retirement home for her where she can live out her days. I asked, and was told, that she is too crippled for a trailer ride but again, would defer to what a vet would determine. I will have to work on this tomorrow.

· Another call – a family lost their home and they have 30 days to place their 3 horses.

· Another case – a vacant house with 4 horses found in the back – a couple in bad shape. The issue was reported to authorities last week, and again today, but we have yet to see what will be done for them. One, a stallion, is thin and has what appears to be a fractured cannon bone and is walking on 3 legs. He needs help ASAP. Watching him trying to walk was heartbreaking.

· Another case – we have been working on getting a starved Percheron mare that a dear friend of the rescue and her friend happened upon. The mare has been out to pasture for the last 4+ years with no human intervention – no vetting, no grain, no anything. Just pasture and water. She’s thought to be about 15 yrs old. The owner is dispersing of his herd – she is one of the last. She’s at least 300 lbs underweight and will need quite a bit of rehab – vetting, dentist, etc. She did colic a few days ago so I am concerned and we are trying to make arrangements to get her here – we will update as we know more. If anyone would like to help her, please mark your donation for “Lady Jane.”

· And another – 3 horses we are trying to place – no room here but we are working on getting funds together to at least get them hay – we still need $120 to get them a ½ pasture bale (700 lbs) of compressed O&A which would last them about a week. We hope to have them into new homes by then – they are not far from the rescue. If anyone would like to help please mark your donation for the “3 Amigos” so we’ll know what the funds are for. As of this update, the chestnut Standardbred has a safe place to go. We’ve received an application on the Paint (4 yr old gelding, est. 15 hh) and there is someone interested in the Appendix (5 yr old, est. 15 hh) but it will take a few days to get applications processed – so they still need hay for the next few days.

I’m sorry I don’t have time to get into specifics on many horses here but everyone is doing pretty well. I am happy to report that Gentleman is doing much better. He is now getting Previcox and we’ve added milk thistle to his daily supplements. He spends a lot of time under the sprinklers. We caught him playing gelding games over the fence with Morning Star yesterday – it was really a great thing to see and brought about much needed smiles.

Please don’t forget about our fundraiser – guess the day/time that Lacey is going to foal. Here is a link to the information: https://www.bhfer.org/events.html. You could be the owner of a beautiful oil painting by artist Karla Smith of your dog, cat, or horse! We are actually preparing the birthing stall as I type this. J

Below are some pictures from the last few days and today.

Narissa has some days that are better than others but she is comfortable and still loves her stall and fan. She has put on about 75 lbs. We really don’t want her to gain anymore because of her front feet issues.

Me taking a break from the hustle and bustle a few days ago. It’s rare that I get to ride. I did enjoy it, very much.

Ghost has settled nicely into his new home. As always, its bittersweet when they go.

Montana seems to enjoy working out. He is looking for a forever home. He is a 20 yr old QH gelding that has a very charming personality.

The vet, Dr. Joan Gariboldi, was at the Paso farm this morning and we got a lot done – including teeth. This is Cleopatra getting some attention.

Cleopatra – finally a tangle free mane! Sorry that the angle of the picture odd – I was trying to juggle the camera and some other things in my hands when I snapped it.

And Princessa. She is beautiful and one of my favorites!

Peggy Sue is at the hospital for x-rays and stifle surgery tomorrow. We’ve asked them to assess her abilities again to make sure that cutting the stifle is the right thing to do. When she puts weight on her peg leg which is shorter she has a tough time bringing the right back leg forward – sometimes it appears to have a catch. I’m wondering if perhaps putting a pad or something on the shorter leg will help.

“But Mommy Theresa – I’m not sure I want to go to the hospital. I’ve never been to one before.”

In the trailer.

And at the hospital. A couple of our volunteers are visiting with Peggy Sue this evening – I’m sure she will appreciate it and it will make her feel better.

Baby Girl – as beautiful as ever! She’s looking for her forever home within reasonable driving distance from the rescue.

Please pray for the horse that belongs to these feet and his 3 friends. And please continue to pray for those that have no voice. If you see a horse, or any animal, that needs help please don’t assume that someone else will do something – that someone needs to be you. And sometimes, it takes many “someone’s” to make a difference in a case. If you don’t want to call authorities – please find a reputable rescue that may be able to help. You could make the difference in the life or death of a precious one by making just one phone call.

Thank you all for your continued support. I’m not in the office much these days so please, if you have emailed me and I haven’t responded, I’m sorry – but feel free to give me a call. Please remember that without your help we couldn’t do what we do. Donations are tax deductible – no amount is too small and any amount is greatly appreciated! God bless and have a wonderful rest of the week! I’ll update about Peggy Sue tomorrow afternoon.

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