The Racking mare is getting a hooficure right now.

Scar tissue in the corner of her mouth from too harsh of a bit.

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

November 24th, 2012…

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was beautiful here. But the nice day closed with temperatures down into the high 30’s yesterday morning. The babies and seniors were blanketed and comfortable. We’ll have to break out a few more blankets though – looks like it’s going down to freezing tonight. Brrrr!!

There’s been so much going on – it’s always busy. I wanted to make time tonight to update on some things. Mostly good things. Morning Star was adopted by his foster family which is simply awesome! I was so happy when Chris told me they wanted to adopt him! Morning Star is a very talented boy and there is never a dull moment with him! Jenna and her dad, Chris, come to help out a couple of days each month and boy it sure helps to have many hands!

Just like her momma, Dora has a special scratching spot.

So does Starbuck.

Cisco wrapped up nice and warm. He didn’t mind that the blanket is pink. He’s just that way – happy go lucky. He’s looking for a forever home.

Beauty and the boys – Genesis and Cisco. And Beauty standing for me to trace her foot so I could put some pads into her slippers – she was sore in the front. She seems to be better today.

Dr. Cogswell working chiropractic on Peaches a couple of weeks ago. And then she worked on Beauty. Dr. Cogswell comes through the Ocala area once a month and does a great job! Dr. Ryan recommended her and I do too! Her website is www.cogswellvet.com.

Lace is ready for a forever home. She’s a sweet girl. Rides nicely but I’ve only ridden her at a walk/trot.

Penny… determined to find a few crumbs. She’s become quite independent and is still as cute as she could possibly be!

Baby Girl – still gorgeous! She munched on some hay until it was her turn for a hooficure. She loves scratches!

And this is Jenny being silly with Penelope on Thanksgiving!

Princess – still a pretty girl. This is Laura doing a hooficure and Kim holding which we appreciate very much!

How the farm looks from up on Cisco and Genesis. Me on Cisco and Kylie on Genesis – it is seldom we get these little pleasures.

Cookie getting a little extra attention from a volunteer – one of the UF students.

Little Rambo now lives with a mini donkey (named Casper) that wasn’t treated very well before going to his current home. Rambo is helping Casper to learn that all humans are not bad. This is Casper getting his first hooficure since he’s been at his new home. Rambo is outside watching. Little Casper did well.

I took some time to take a short ride on Genesis on Thanksgiving Day. And I was actually able to talk Bob into going for a short walk around the paddock! I visited with all of the horses on Thanksgiving and they all got carrots. Both human kids were home and it was just a beautiful day!

Spirit is doing well. She is adjusting to her new surroundings and has made new friends! Her new human mom is doing a great job with her!

Some more good news – Rosita will be leaving for her new home late next week! Some other news – we have been asked to help a very thin Racking horse mare that needs a safe place to land. We would like to make her our holiday save. Even with somewhat of a winter coat you can see how thin she is. Even thin, she is hooked up and driving. We need help with sponsors – she needs about $500 her first month and then about $300 each month after for at least 6 months. Would anyone like to help her? If anyone can help us to help the mare please email me. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. Please help us to give her a new start in life – I know she would appreciate a full tummy and warm blanket for the holiday season.

We hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Don’t forget about our fundraiser – the beautiful drawing of Ambrosia – current bid is $150. God bless and thank you for your continued support! And again, please help us to help this mare.

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

We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving – we have so many things to be thankful for including all of you!

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

Below is a picture of a ceramic piece of artwork that I want to share. It is of my heart horse, Beauty – the mare that is the foundation for what Beauty’s Haven is today. Because of her, we were led down a path to save the lives of many horses. She came into my life when it was a dark and scary place to be – I was recovering from a spinal cord injury that changed me and my family’s life forever. Beauty had been abused and was petrified of humans – she was a horse that could have been at high risk of going to slaughter had she ended up in the wrong hands.

It’s no coincidence that we crossed paths at just the right time – I do believe that God had plans for us and we are doing just what God meant for us to do. Karen Lewandowski visited the rescue last week – she made and gave this beautiful artwork to me as a gift.

Like Beauty, I will treasure it always. Thank you Karen.

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

From artist Jan Braakman: "I drew Ambrosia in pastel. Matted area is 16×20. Framed under glass with a gray wood frame. She is truly a "special mare"”.

The auction has begun and is scheduled to end 11-26-12.
Minimum bid is $50, please bid in increments of $10 and E-MAIL all bids to bhfer.melissa@hotmail.com.
All funds will be used to help the horses here at Beauty’s Haven.

Happy Bidding!!
Melissa

Little Starbuck’s blanket arrived yesterday! The weather has been pretty dreary and today there are cold winds. Starbuck’s new blanket is a tiny bit big on him but he will grow into it in no time. He probably doesn’t understand why his butt isn’t hanging anymore! LOL! I’ll get better pictures later. It’s another busy day but we’ve been blessed with a couple of extra volunteers today. J

Little E shared his lunch with the kids today. He’s such a softie!

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

Congratulations Rhonda C. of Florida! Please contact me to let me know which piece of artwork to ship – they are all beautiful!

Thank you to everyone that participated and passed on the info to others to help make this a success. These 2 tons were actually 2 out of 4 tons we needed to buy this week so believe me when I say help with this 2 tons helped a great deal. Unfortunately, the grass has, for the most part, gone dormant. Genesis and Cisco dove right in to share a pile!

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

Holiday Jewelry made by Marie! Deadline for orders is November 16th!! All proceeds go to helping the horses!

Place orders by emailing Melissa at bhfer.melissa and “cc’ing” me. Thank you!

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

WE ARE THERE FOR THE HAY BUY!!!! It’s over – done! I can’t thank everyone enough!

And good luck to everyone that helped – we will sit down tonight and make sure we got all of the donor’s info correct (I like double checks) before we find out who gets to pick their artwork by Greg!

And don’t forget about our holiday jewelry fundraiser! Orders must be placed by November 16th!

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

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