Aged PMU Percheron mare needs a home….

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.

Contact the owner via this link: http://orlando.craigslist.org/grd/3448325324.html

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

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Solace – Something Isn’t Right

December 20th, 2012

Why can’t the weather be more cooperative? Near 80 today and now it looks like it is going to pour but it’s not supposed to for another couple of hours.  Temps going to a “feels like” of about 38 degrees tonight.  Dr. Ryan is going to come tomorrow – Solace still has a runny nose and I’ve heard him cough a few times today.  But no temperature and he’s eating and drinking.  His poop actually looks about normal.

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

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Solace This Morning…

December 19th, 2012

Dr. Bess was running late last evening so we rescheduled Solace’s dental evaluation for Sunday which was probably a good thing – Solace was a bit tired yesterday.  It was a cold night and he was at the gate asking for his warm mash this morning.  So, here goes another day… I’ll update this afternoon.  Please keep the prayers coming for Solace – I believe in miracles!  Have a blessed day everyone!

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

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Solace Update Tuesday AM

December 18th, 2012

Dr. Bess is coming late today to look at Solace’s mouth – it’s a train wreck in there.  His temp is a little low this morning and he has a snotty nose.

Solace in his little sheet.  The weather is nuts here but it’s supposed to feel like 40 degrees here tonight.  The winds on our property are horrible in the cold season but a blessing in the hot months. Dr. Ryan will also be coming today.  I will update more later.

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

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Solace – He’s Totally Exhausted

December 17th, 2012

Solace is in incredibly wonderful and forgiving horse.  Today, for the first time since he arrived, he finally laid down for a bit – I was glad because he looked totally exhausted.  He did get somewhat of a much needed bath.  His legs and backside got washed – it was too windy to give him a whole bath.  He is passing oil and his poops are not quite as loose.  He still has a bit of a nasal discharge.  Dr. Ryan will be out tomorrow to listen to his lungs again.  When Dr. Tanya was here yesterday his gut sounds prevented her from assessing his lungs very well.

I’m sorry my update is so short tonight but it’s very busy here.  Yesterday afternoon we had a wonderful get together with many of the volunteers which Bob and I enjoyed very much.  And today is pretty much over and I still have much more to get done.  If you have emailed or PM’d me and I haven’t responded, I apologize.  All messages are important to me – I just have not had much needed time in the office.

Thank you to everyone that has helped Solace.  It’s nothing short of a miracle that he is even able to walk.  Some have asked me if I think he will make it and I’m reluctant to answer a question such as that.  Sadly, we’ve been down this road enough to know that things can change quickly and there may be some issues that have not been discovered yet.  It’s something that only time will tell but we will do everything we can to give him everything he needs to improve.  Please continue to keep him in your prayers – we need a miracle.  Believe…

Greg Ambrose has added two new pictures to the Beauty’s Haven gallery that are available for purchase (which the rescue directly benefits from) that can be seen at: http://gra.photoshelter.com/gallery/Beautys-Haven/G0000_f.QHAPkboQ/C0000aComXSozr6I.  Please take a minute to look at them by clicking on the link – the photo that so many loved with Hollie and Starbuck is there too!  One of the new ones is of the Christmas Trio – it would make a beautiful Christmas card and there is a new one there of Solace also!

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

 

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Solace – He Has Found It Here

December 16th, 2012

This horse was found wandering down a road in south Florida, very close to death.  He reportedly walked away from an illegal backyard slaughter operation.  He obviously has no meat on his bones that would bring money.  When starved, a body feeds off its fat, then muscle, then its organs which is where this horse is.  By the grace of God, and the help of a few, he found his way to us in the wee hours this morning.  Here, he has found solace just as Hollie and the Christmas Trio (Nevada, Sachet, and Noelle) have.  I don’t know why the name “Solace” came to me the first time that I touched him, but it did, and so it is.  Maybe the events of this past week – I’m sure many of us are seeking solace – I hope we all find it too.  

There are pictures below that some may consider graphic.  If you don’t want to see them then please don’t scroll down.  But I choose to share what these horses go through and what we do to help them – the good, the bad, the ugly.  It’s a roller coaster ride and you are all invited to ride with us.  You can follow his progress and see how your donations are used.  He looks like he just walked out of a concentration camp.  

Dr. Tanya scored Solace a 0.5 on the Henneke Body Condition Score scale.  Horses that get down to a 1 don’t usually survive.  This says something about his will to survive.  His stool is full of sand and he has little energy.  He was very cooperative with when he was oiled.  Dr. Tanya thinks he is still a stud but he is so thin she really couldn’t say for sure.  His rehab will take some time – it must go slow and steady.  Too much, too soon, could kill him.  He needs a miracle and hopefully, it will come.

At some point in his life Solace sustained blunt trauma to his mouth – his top front teeth are on a pretty bad angle and there is a scar in the gum line.  Dr. Tanya couldn’t tell how old he is but he is aged.  His teeth are just so messed up – we will have the dentist out soon.

His temperature was low normal.  Blood tests are being done and a stool sample was taken.

When Solace poops, it flows in the hollow under his anus which is chaffed and irritated (this can cause infection) and then it runs down his legs.  We hope to give him a warm bath very soon.

He got fluids (including vitamins) via IV.  He was a perfect patient and seems content being here.  I think he knows we care.  🙂

As much as I don’t like asking for it – we need help.  Today’s vetting was $490 and the transport cost from to get him here (he was 4 hours away) was a very good price but it wasn’t inexpensive.  

I know Christmas is upon us and pockets are empty but please know that any amount of a donation helps.  One of our volunteers told me a few minutes ago that she collected all of her lose change and it came to almost $40 – she is donating it to help Solace.  If many people do this it will all add up.  If you’d like to call a credit into the vet’s office the number is 352-237-6151 and, again, no amount is too small.

We are still nursing Hollie, Nevada, Sachet (she is better), and Noelle back to health. They were all in bad shape too but they are slowly recovering.  I don’t know why these 5 horses came to us but I’m glad they did.  But again, we need your help.  Tax deductible donations can be made via PayPal to bhfer@earthlink.net or via our “Donate” page at https://bhfer.org/donate.

His body has withered away to bones and I hate to think of his past and the stories he could tell of what he has lived through.  His love for life, and will to live, must be strong for him to have survived and find his way to us.  Most others would euthanize him.  But I see a flicker of light in his beautiful eyes.  Somehow, I think he realizes that his life is beginning again, with people that will love him unconditionally and properly care for him.  Will he recover?  We choose to believe he will.  Please keep Solace in your prayers.  

Today is our Christmas gathering with our wonderful volunteers.  They will get to meet Solace as well as Hollie, Noelle, Nevada, and Sachet.  God bless and I’ll update more when I can.  Thank you all for your 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

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Sachet update

Sachet had been up and down today and running a fever. She just looked like she felt bad – she is in the worst shape of the trio. Dr. Cadena came out to examine her (Dr. Ryan is out of town) and more blood work was done. She was oiled. She is fighting some sort of infection and has been started on antibiotics. All three of the trio are getting antibiotics as their blood work came back with pretty close numbers. Sachet is also being treated for ulcers.

We’ll be keeping check on her – on all of them. The stress on their bodies was great and rehab is going to take time. We have to be patient and take it slow – there are still things that could go wrong. Sometimes the effects of starvation on organs aren’t known until well into what you believe to be a good recovery period. Yesterday was a bad day for Nevada – he had issues with his back left leg. I’m not sure what happened but today he is better. I watch them like a hawk – sometimes probably too much. Please keep all of them in your prayers.

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

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Indy Update

Indy has settled into his new home with his brother, Gilly. They spent about 10 minutes playing a little “get to know you who is going to be in charge” biting game. Lisha stopped it and said she will put a mare in with them tomorrow to help them sort it out. She says their personalities are the same. Indy loves to pickup and play with anything – lead rope, cell phone, grooming stuff, etc. I’m glad Gully and Indy are together. I have to say I know Faith and Indy Sr. are watching over them and are very proud. It’s a the start of a whole new life for Indy. I’m happy for him but I feel a really big void here as will our volunteers, I’m sure. L

Thank you Lisha for giving Indy a home with his brother – we’ll be looking forward to updates!

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

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Another trip down memory lane…

12/13/2012

Another trip down memory lane… January 28th, 2010. I got a call about a horse that had been abandoned on a huge parcel of property – the grass was dormant. An adjoining neighbor had been tossing hay over to the horse for months and luckily there was a big old metal tin container that collected rainwater. But the neighbor was moving and the horse would have been all alone with nobody to know if he was sick, alive, or dead. Jenny went with me to meet the horse and gather facts from the neighbor and as we were getting ready to leave the horse followed and whinnied to us as if saying “Please wait! Don’t leave me here!” I went over and stroked his neck and the name “Heart” just came to me – I promised Heart we’d come back.

We brought him to the rescue – you couldn’t have found a sweeter or more appreciative horse. Thinking about him living on the empty property through the cold months with no blanket, no shelter, and very little hay made me very sad. Heart got strong over the next few months and was ready for a home. In early November he had an appointment to meet a human family when the unthinkable happened – he coliced! He was sick for many weeks – we didn’t know if he would make it. And we were not sure the family would wait for him or if they would want a horse that had coliced. But Heart improved and when he was better the family came to visit with him on December 5th. The son, Sam, had lost his horse over a year before and he had been looking for just the right horse. During the visit, Sam took Heart for a walk – you could see and almost feel the connection. It was very moving to say the least! Heart beamed and looked so proud to have this nice young many on his back!

Heart was going to have a home – they wanted to add him to their family! But then Heart got sick again and was not able to leave until December 31st but what a day that was – a day we all had been waiting for! It’s a day some senior horses never experience – going to a forever home where they will have their own human to love and care for them. But this grand senior horse finally had his forever home and his own boy to be his best friend! Who says story tales don’t exist and dreams don’t come true? Bah – humbug! We have proof they do!

Heart’s human family keeps us updated – this picture was taken last month. Sam still adores Heart and the feeling is mutual – Heart adores Sam. Sam’s sister, Emma, has her best friend Snicker’s. This is what we want for all of them – love, dedication, respect, full tummies, no worries – a forever loving home.

Thank you Laurie, Scott, Emma, and Sam!

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

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Sachet – the vet is on the way

Sachet has us a bit worried. She’s been down a few times today – more than normal. The look on her face says she simply does not feel well. The vet is on the way now. I’ll update after he leaves. Please say a prayer for her.

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

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