Happy New Year from all of us here at Beauty’s Haven – may 2013 be a very blessed one for humans and animals!

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

Beauty

Remember the 3 horses we took hay to last week? We didn’t have room for them but ending up having to bring 1 of the 3 here because she was colicing. This evening we checked on the remaining 2 horses (mare and gelding) and I am a bit concerned about the gray TB gelding. He didn’t seem to be feeling very well. Temperature, RR, HR were all normal. I’ll check on him again in the morning. Is there anyone that has a spot for him? We won’t leave either horse behind – we need to find them homes and remove them at the same time. They are located near the rescue – near Ocala, FL.

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

December 30th, 2012

It’s a busy day here but I’ve received some asking what some of our needs are.  I had every intention of putting together a detailed list for each horse a couple of weeks ago but time has not permitted me to do that.  Here is a general list of needs that come to mind if anyone would like to make an end of the year donation most of these things can be ordered online:

Endure flyspray: http://www.smartpakequine.com/endure-sweat-resistant-fly-spray-1042p.aspx?cm_sp=Category-_-TopPick-_-1042

SuperMask with double Velcro latch: http://www.smartpakequine.com/supermask-ii-classic-9615p.aspx?cm_vc=Search Sizes: Horse (6), Arabian (4), Xtra Large Horse (3) EquiSpot: http://www.smartpakequine.com/equispot-fly-control-3412p.aspx?cm_vc=Search

Electrolytes: http://www.smartpakequine.com/appleaday-34p.aspx?cm_vc=Search

Shavings: 60 bags of shavings for: $225 – we get these by the pallet load locally and we pick them up.

Hay: $545 per ton

A case (10) of WellPride Omega3 FishOil (I don’t know the price – waiting for them go get back to me but they did give us a discount before).  It was at least $300.

Previcox: We have to order this as it requires a prescription from the vet:

Thyro-L: We have to order this as it requires a prescription from the vet:

We need 12’ gates to replace at least 3 here that are broken and rusty.  They are about $175 each. We are getting a different kind that are stronger.  We get them from Sparr in Williston – one of our feed stores.

Regarding some specific horses:
Sunset: We have received enough funds to help her with initial vetting, hooficure, dental, supplements, back board, transport, and some feed and a blanket. I’ll post a need for additional help before her funds are depleted if necessary.
PrimaBella: We have received enough funds for her initial vetting, hooficure, and possibly her dental.
Solace: We don’t know yet – I need to get his latest vet charges and there will be more. He needs supplements and more medication.
The two horses that remain where we picked PrimaBella up: We have received no funding to help with them other than the first and only ½ pasture bale of hay we delivered to them last week. I’m going to check on them now.  They need hooficures, dental, and vetting. We can have that done where they are located.  We just have no room here.  If anyone would like to offer either of them a home please let us know.

I have more I could share but I have to get to town before the feed store closes.  Thanks everyone!

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

Update: 12/30/12

Last week was tough and losing Alyse was heartbreaking.  On Friday morning I received a call from Dr. Clark – Alyse had taken a turn for the worse.  Her HR went higher – to about 120 and her WBC had gone up.  The meds were not keeping her comfortable.  Dr. Clark had spent days running tests and consulting with others about the ulcerations and other issues – they could not determine what was causing her to be sick but they did feel it was a combination of things.  One being the blisters in her mouth, on her tongue, and in her nose.  They had scoped her earlier in the week and did not see any blisters past the esophagus and believed they likely stopped there (we later learned there was a large ulcer in her colon).  The second issue being an unknown factor at the time that was causing increased HR and temperature.  We agreed from the beginning that should it get to the point where Alyse couldn’t be kept comfortable while trying to maintain her for the blisters to heal, and trying to identify and treat a secondary issue, we would not allow her to suffer.  A necropsy was done and we found that she did have a large ulceration in her colon and her gut was about to rupture – keeping her with us any longer would have been inhumane.  We gave her all the time we could and I am so thankful to the Dr. Clark and everyone at Peterson and Smith for everything they did for her.

I was with Alyse when she crossed – her head across my knees in my lap – she knows she was loved.  Dr. Clark said Alyse was a strong willed mare and had given it her best.  And her care givers had done their best.  Alyse was a beautiful and proud Arabian mare that was loved by many but God needed her more than we did and we must accept that.

Alyce in the Hospital

Letting them go takes a lot out of me – out of all of us here that are hands on at the rescue.  And I’m sure it hurts others that love and care for the horses here from a distance too – the horses are truly blessed to have so many that care for them.  I am so very sorry we could not save Alyse.  Alyse and I had shared many spontaneous rides together which I’ll never forget.  Those rides helped me put worries aside for a few minutes – they were very refreshing for the mind and body. After I left the hospital Friday I found I needed to stop in a parking lot and let the tears flow and try to regroup.  Then I went to Burger King drive through to get a drink.  I had left home without breakfast or anything to drink after Dr. Clark called to tell me Alyse was worse – I wanted to get to the hospital ASAP.  After getting a soda I stopped by the feed store to buy a few things.  While at the feed store I decided that while on my way back to the rescue I’d go by the location where the 3 Thoroughbred horses were that we had taken hay to last Wednesday night.  I tried to go there on Thursday but on my way there that evening I got a phone call that one of the horses here looked to be trying to colic so I turned around and came back.  By the time I checked on the horse it was dark and I didn’t want to go the location of the 3 horses by myself.  So, after leaving the feed store on Friday, I did go there and I found one bay mare down and looking at her tummy.  She went sternum and stretched out – she looked very uncomfortable.  I tried to get her up and she did get up with some prompting but then she went down again.  I called Dr. Ryan and he suggested we get her to the rescue since he would be on his way there as soon as he could to assess the incoming Percheron mare.  I called Bob and had him hook up the trailer and come meet me to load the mare and we went back to the rescue.  

The Percheron mare arrived shortly after we got the sick OTTB mare to the rescue.  Dr. Ryan arrived and examined both mares.  We named the OTTB mare PrimaBelle and she was treated for a gas colic.  She is Momma Sue’s daughter – she was born a year before Aaleyah Belle.  Prima means first and Belle means beautiful = “born first and beautiful”.  PrimaBelle was born a year before Aaleyah Belle and they are full sisters. Aaleyah Belle’s name means “beautiful gift from God”.  Like her momma and sister, PrimaBelle is a very nice girl with a pleasant disposition.  She raced and won about $12,000.  She had a very gassy tummy on Friday which made her very uncomfortable. She felt better after receiving medications and has been feeling ok since.  We had a family come to meet PrimaBelle today – a family that has adopted Mia from us this past year that lives not far from the rescue.  PrimaBelle still needs to get her teeth done, vaccinations need to be done, etc.  She will be up to date on everything and she needs to put some weight on before leaving for a new home.  There are still 2 horses where we picked her up from that we are providing hay for that need homes.

I named the 25 year old Percheron mare “Sunset”.  She arrived during a beautiful sunset and it came to mind that she is in her sunset years.  She’ll be able to live them without worry and with a full tummy and much deserved TLC.  She is underweight and has skin issues.  She has large lumps in her left ear described by Dr. Ryan as “cauliflower ears” likely caused from trauma which causes fluid to collect and separates cartilage causing it to die which causes fibrous tissue.  She has the number “33” branded on her left hip – the number of her stall from her PMU years.  She is a smaller Percheron – not quite as tall as Gentleman.  It will be a few weeks before she is ready to leave here but we are expecting an adoption application for her to be received by tomorrow.  If approved, Sunset will have a home not far from the rescue.  Before she leaves, her wounds will have healed, she will have had her dental work done, she will be up to date on vaccines, etc.  It will take awhile to get to that point but her road to a happy and healthy retirement has begun.  She has the sweetest face and very kind eyes.  Her ears don’t stand up but that’s ok – she is still beautiful!

Yesterday both mares had hooficures.  PrimaBelle was a good girl.  This was her front right before her hooficure.  We had Dr. Ryan x-ray it on Friday to make sure her coffin bone wasn’t affected and it wasn’t, thankfully.  Sunset was a little challenging – she didn’t want to stand still but she’s in a new place with new faces.

It was going to go into the 20’s last night so we blanketed both mares.  PrimaBelle was an angel for her blanket to be put on – she stood perfectly still and seemed to truly adore it. Sunset was a little hesitant – I don’t think she’d likely ever had one.  She moved away at first but with a little time and introduction she stood still.  And after it was on she still there for quite awhile – at least 30 minutes!  The blanket is short on her sides and left about 6” of her butt exposed but she loves it.  I am ordering one to fit her tomorrow.  She will also be getting a new fly mask.

Solace is about the same – he still has congestion in his lungs and is still coughing.  Dr. Ryan examined him again on Friday.  He will be out again late in the week to assess him again and to see if we need to modify his treatment plan.  HIs appetite remains good.  Solace really is an amazing horse.  Let’s continue to pray that he recovers.  Believe…

Holly is doing very well – what a sweet mare she is!

The Christmas trio are all doing well.  Gentleman and some others had their teeth done last week.  I’ll include those pictures in my next update – I’m really tired and have much to do.  To everyone that has sent a message or email regarding the loss of Alyse – thank you.  I appreciate your good thoughts and prayers.  I am behind on emails and PM’s but hope to get caught up on some this coming week.  

Tomorrow will be very busy – more hooficures are being done in the morning.  God bless and thank you all for your continued support.

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

The Percheron arrived this afternoon and was examined by Dr. Ryan. Thank you Pam (Double B Transport) for doing a great job – as usual!

She is a 25 year old mare that was a victim of the PMU industry with the number “33” on her hip which was her stall number. She will live out her days as a pasture pal.

Theresa writes:

I found this girl down and looking like she was trying to colic. Got the trailer picked her up and we are on the way to the rescue

I found this girl down and looking like she was trying to colic. Got the trailer picked her up and we are on the way to the rescue

This mare is really going to need angels now. Anyone wanting to help can donate through our website donation page at:

https://bhfer.org/oldsite/donate.html

Remember that every little bit counts and no donation is too small! All donations are tax deductible. We thank you very much!!

Melissa Ingram

Adoptions/Events/Web Marketing

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

www.bhfer.org

Theresa stopped in to see the 3 horses she took hay to the other night. As you can see from these pictures, the bay mare has a nasty crack in her hoof and is lame. She is going to need help. The others need to be seen by the vet/farrier as well. We know this is a tough time of year and a lot has been going on, but these horses really need angels. Would anyone like to sponsor them? If so, you can make a donation through our website at:
https://bhfer.org/oldsite/donate.html

Remember that every little bit counts and no donation is too small! All donations are tax deductible. We thank you very much!!

Melissa Ingram

Adoptions/Events/Web Marketing

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

www.bhfer.org

It is with a heavy heart that we must tell you that Alyse will be Crossing Rainbow Bridge this morning at 9:00am. We did everything we could for her, but the vets just could not figure out what was wrong with her. Early this morning her heart rate went up and Theresa did not want to put Alyse through anything more. The vets have been keeping her comfortable and working very hard to figure out what is happening with her, but time just was not on our side.

As you can imagine, Theresa is devastated. She asked that everyone please understand that she may not be available to talk or answer e-mails today. She will get back to you as soon as she can.

Please keep Theresa and the rest of Beauty’s Haven in your prayers through this tough time.

Melissa Ingram

Adoptions/Events/Web Marketing

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

www.bhfer.org

We want to pick this mare up on Sunday. We had someone donate $200 back board owed in order to release her. But we need another $200 for transport to get her to us. Please share and help us to get her here. Pamela Zarem can transport. The mare is in Avon Park, FL.

This mare needs medical attention for her ears and chest and we are not sure what else. She has been living on pasture – no hay, no grain. She is thin. She is a 25 year old PMU mare and deserves much better. She appears to be very depressed. Please help if you can with transport, vetting, anything! She needs to get out of there ASAP!

Sincerely,
Theresa

This mare still needs a safe place to go. Her owner moved to another state and the boarding facility where the mare is (Avon Park, FL) wants her gone by the end of December. She is a 25 year old PMU mare. Please share this out and help to find her a home. The owner says the mare is UTD on shots and coggins.

If anyone can help please contact me ASAP.

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

Ok, the 3 horses have flakes of hay for tonight and a 700+ lb compressed bale that will last them several days. Kiley and I were able to drop the large bale under their single shelter that has a roof but no sides. But they will huddle together and likely feel better than they have this entire cold season. It was dark and hard to really tell how thin they are and they do have a little winter coat. The thinnest is a little gray – does the look on his face not say it all?

Does the backend of the bay mare on the right look familiar to anyone? This mare was born in February 2007 – her mom is Momma Sue!

Momma Sue had another filly the following May – May 3rd, 2008 – the day Eight Belles crossed Rainbow Bridge. I named the filly Aaleyah Belle in honor of Eight Belles. Here is a link to their story from the day we picked them up: https://bhfer.org/oldSite/old/aaleyah_diary1.htm. Momma Sue was skin on bones. Aaleyah had been born with a wry nose and she was going to be shot along with her mom unless we would take them. We brought them here and they were vetted. Aaleyah got plasma – she had not been able to nurse so she got no colostrum. Weeks later, when she was strong enough, surgery was done at UF to correct her nose. She beat the odds and thrived. Momma Sue ended up raising not only Aaleyah Belle but also a nurse mare foal we named Buttercup and another orphan foal that we named Silver Belle that is still with us and looking for home. If you go through Aaleyah’s diary you’ll see some pretty amazing pictures of these girls and Momma Sue. Momma Sue and “Trio of love”. Momma Sue crossed Rainbow Bridge May 1st, 2011. Her backend was too weak to support her.

Aaleyah Belle – the little filly that could – her motto: “Never give up!”

We’ll have to start working on trying to find safe haven for these horses tomorrow. I’m beat and still have much to do.

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