BHFER Short Update 08/13/12

Good morning! I hope to put out a detailed update about what’s been going here over the past few days but for now here is little bit of news.

Our darling little donkey, Domino, will be going to Pam’s today. She will meet Pam’s donkey and get some needed training. It’s going to be quiet here without this little one – everyone loves Domino! She sure is a hoot! Call her name and she comes running!

Just want to let everyone know that little Starbuck and his mom, Bella, are both doing great! He’s pretty vocal and everyone loves him!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

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

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Tomorrow – a big day!

Domino says “Good evening everyone – have a great night!”

We are trying to call it a day early tonight. Lots will be happening tomorrow – visitors and new volunteers for a day!

Hopefully the barn will be rid of all cobwebs by tomorrow evening! Chloe is leaving for school, Montana and Asiya are leaving for their new home, areas washed away by heavy rains are being filled in and some sod is being laid, horses are getting bathed, and much more! I don’t think I’ll be in the office much (yeah!).

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

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Willow’s Vet Exam

Dr. Meeks was out to examine Willow yesterday. Her skin issues are likely allergies. There were HUGE black horseflies where she came from which were constantly biting her. We don’t have them here (we have the little pesky flies) so hopefully that will help to resolve the allergy issue. Her blood work came back with a few highs and lows. Nothing alarming but we’ll be working on her allergies and improving her overall immune system. She really is a sweet mare.

Willow is still in need of sponsors. If anyone would like to help please visit the “Donate” page on our website at www.bhfer.org. No amount is too small and every donation is greatly appreciated! God bless and have a wonderful day!

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

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Montana, Asiya, Baby Passion, and a new arrival…

Some good news to share…

Montana and Asiya have been adopted – together!  These two have waited for quite awhile to find homes but it’s been worth the wait!  It’s hard to find homes for any horse but to find a home for two together is just awesome!  And they will only be about 2 hours from the rescue.  Congratulations Asiya, Montana, and Lexi! This beautiful photo of them was taken of them a few days ago by Stephanie Colleen, professional photographer.

Meet our latest arrival.  She is a 5 year old TWH mare that needs help for some medical issues.  Dr. Ryan will be out tomorrow to examine her and run some blood work.

She is a bit underweight and she has open sores all over (mostly on her left side, face, neck, hips, and tail) that are itching her terribly to the point where she is mutilating herself trying to find relief.  It may be allergies but we will know more tomorrow after Dr. Ryan examines her.

She lived alone.  However, there was a stud that lived in a nearby farm that jumped the fence to get to her a few months ago.  We don’t know if she was bred or not.  Would anyone like to help us to help her?  We were not planning on bringing another in at this time but once I met this sweet mare and saw how much she needed help I couldn’t turn her away.  Knowing Montana and Asiya are leaving made the decision easier.

If anyone would like to help you can do so via various methods available through our “Donate” page on our website.  Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. Donations can also be called directly into the vet’s office at 352-237-6151.  No amount is too small and donations are tax deductible.  Thank you all for your continued support!

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

Baby Passion got her angel wings on August 7th, 2010. She was only a few days old.

We love you Passion, always.

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BHFER Update 08/05/12

Just a short recap of the last few days. Dr. Bess came out and did some of the mini’s teeth. We had a horrible thunderstorm with torrential rains while she was here – lots of erosion. We’ll have to order a truckload of sand this week and a couple of pallets of sod. Due to the storm, Dr. Bess didn’t get to do all of the mini’s that needed to be done but she’ll be back soon to finish them up.

Several of the horses had pedicures and we’ve had visitors and some much needed extra help now then.

Penelope likes to serenade us each morning – she really loves her breakfast, and lunch, and dinner, and in-between snacks.

Little Penny is much smaller than she looks in her pictures! She’s tiny and seems so fragile – she’s only about 45 lbs. It’s hard to believe she’s the same age as Domino. Hopefully someday in the not too distant future they can play together.

Like momma, like daughter – both cute as a button!

Penny wasn’t very thrilled about getting a bath yesterday by Melissa and Jenny. We had lots going on here at the time but when I looked over at them during the bath time I wasn’t sure who was bathing who.

Melissa wanted me to look at the freshly bathed Penny and that is when we found them – lice! So then we had to ask poor little Penny to stand for over another hour or so in order to be clipped. But she was a very – she stood for us better than most horses her would have. She is thin – I’m sure having lice has something to do with her being anemic. We checked out her momma but I didn’t see any lice but she’ll get treated too. Penelope walked a little tender footed on her front feet after the rains. The farrier will be out soon to work on both of them. Penny’s feet are so long and her soles are very soft. I can’t wait until both her and her mom are feeling good.

Starbuck and Bella are doing very well. Bella is putting on weight but her topline is going to take some time. She’s about 20 years young and we suspect she’s had a few babies in her lifetime. She’s getting medication for being anemic and it seems to be helping. She’s more active and vocal.

And at the end of the yesterday I stopped and gave thanks for all of our many blessings when I saw a beautiful rainbow after the rain.

LadyBug looks great. She does, and likely always will, have a prominent top line. She’s had quite a few babies and muscling up in that area always seems to be the hardest on an older horse, IMO. She had been seen by a vet this past Thursday and was given vaccines – she was doing great. I took this picture of LadyBug this past Friday when I visited with her – she really looked good. Seeing her on Saturday morning was a different story – she looked to be very uncomfortable, even after giving her meds as instructed by Dr. Adam. Once he arrived and examined her treated her with fluids and more meds but the meds didn’t last long – he sent us to the hospital. There, she was given more fluids and observed for the rest of the day.

Late yesterday evening it was really good to get the phone call we’d been waiting for – Dr. Hughes called and said we could come pickup LadyBug! Today she passed oil, quite a bit of it, and this evening she went home (which is only about 5 minutes from the rescue). Thank all of you for your prayers.

On Saturday we had a cake for Kylie – one of our volunteers – she turned sweet 16 today!

It’s actually a little cool here this evening. Hopefully the temperatures this week won’t be as hot and humid as they have been. We’ve had quite a bit of rain – the grass is so beautiful. I wish it were like this all year around. But it won’t be and soon we’ll be starting fundraisers to help with winter hay. It’s going to be quite expensive.

We hope everyone has a wonderful week and I’ll try to update again in a couple of days. I’m off to bed early – I feel like I got run over by a truck and ache from head to toe. A good night’s sleep will likely do me good. I hope all of you have a good night too. And thank all of you for your prayers, good thoughts, and continued support!

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

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LadyBug Update

Ladybug was oiled again at the hospital and she got more fluids. She did not have to have more pain meds so the vet released her late this evening. She has settled into a stall. She isn’t happy that she can’t be fed yet – oil needs to start passing. It is really good to see her feeling better – she gave us all quite the scare today. We thank everyone for your prayers and good thoughts and ask that you keep them coming.

We’d also like to ask that you include a mare that belongs to Janis (one of our volunteers) and her husband, Don. The TB mare, Determined Gal, is 7 months pregnant and had colic surgery yesterday.

Colic sure is an awful thing. Will update tomorrow. Good night everyone.

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

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LadyBug needs prayers – 10 am

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BHFER Other Update 07/31/12

It’s been really busy – as usual. It’s either been very hot or it’s rained. Today it was extremely hot but then it rained and there was a big drop in temperature. So much so that Little E shivered! We brought him in and gave him a warm mash which he loved.

We had extra much needed help over the weekend – especially on Saturday. Saddles got cleaned up – so did horses and pictures were taken in order for us to update the website and adoption ads.

So proud of Magic – he’s much better around most people. He’s not even worried about hats any longer. J

Silver Belle was one of many that got a hooficure on Sunday.

Bella did great and seemed to really appreciate hers.

Little Indy also got a hooficure. We appreciate our podiatrists and the handlers that donate their time to help!

Spirit is doing very well. We did get an answer back from Dr. Porter – there isn’t anything we can do to help her eyesight to improve. The right eye is pretty much history. We don’t know what caused the injury – could be from recurrent Uveitis or other injury. There isn’t anything that can be done with the scarring and damage already done. But we can hopefully prevent the eye from getting any worse. Isn’t she beautiful? She’s soooo trusting. Her injuries are healing nicely – the bone is no longer exposed at her chest injury or on her face. She’s a love bug – always asking for hugs and scratches.

Marilyn with Starbuck – look how much better he is standing!

Melissa getting ready to hop on Lacey with baby Dora watching. Lacey did great, especially considering she is a bit out of shape. George got up on Lady Jane and she did good too. It was dark by then – no pictures. Will have to take some maybe this coming weekend.

Popper likes to get in the middle of everything – including lunch!

Nash is very happy at his new home. He has two mares, lots of shade and grass, and a human that will spoil him rotten! He’s only 10 miles away.

Ruby has some visitors today.

Dr. Ryan was out to pull blood work on a couple of horses, pull coggins on some, and to examine the donkey and her baby.

I have to say that golf carts sure do come in handy here at the farm!

Both mom (Penelope) and baby (Penny) were very cooperative today.

Penelope is very thin except for her low belly. If she didn’t have a baby you’d think she was about to. I was told she’s 13 years old and has had more babies than you can count on both hands. Penny is her last and final.

Little Penny was a wonderful patient!

Finding the vein on a thin baby donkey wasn’t as easy as we’d liked for it to have been.

Penny getting a few kisses on the nose.

“One more kiss… please?”

We are still looking for sponsors to help with Penelope and Penny’s vetting today and with getting several mini’s teeth done tomorrow. Penelope will also be checked by Dr. Bess. Not sure she’s up for dental work yet – I think I’d like to give her some time to get stronger first. We should have blood work back tomorrow morning. If anyone would like to call a donation in directly to the vet’s office the number is 352-237-6151.

I’ve run out of energy and need to get to bed. Lots of work in the office and at the barn tomorrow – more hooficures are being done and the dentist is coming. Have a good night everyone and thank you for continued support.

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

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Mom and baby need help… Update from 7/31/12

A thirteen year old very sweet donkey that is skin on bones except for her hanging low belly – I am told she has had 10 babies. I don’t know if they all survived or not.

And she came with her very own tiny 2+ month old that is also underweight. If I can easily pick her up you know she’s a light weight – maybe 40 lbs. at the most!

The baby’s poor little long ears are missing much of their fur – rain rot is horrible all over. Some on momma too.

They arrived at the rescue last evening. I’ve promised momma – no more babies! Dr. Ryan will be out this morning to examine them and to do some blood work.

They are in the QT paddock and when I went to check on them this am there was a rainbow behind them and they were standing under their shelter – it was beautiful. They looked so content and at peace. If anyone would like to help sponsor their vetting, or help with their monthly costs, it be very much appreciated – no amount is too small. This was unexpected and we couldn’t walk away.

We need their vetting done and coggins also pulled on some of the mini’s here. Tomorrow Dr. Bess will be here for mini dental day – there will be several getting their teeth done. Any help with that would be greatly appreciated too.

Have to run – Dr. Ryan will be here soon.

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

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BHFER Quick Update 07/27/12

I hate to start the update out with bad news – the paint gelding with the lumps on his face (Brave Heart) crossed Rainbow Bridge today. He had been at UF for various diagnostic tests. He had an aggressive form of cancer which had metastasized. Carrie and Allan were able to be with him at UF today – we appreciate everything they, and others, did for him. We find comfort in knowing that he now runs pain free with the heavenly herd. I do wish his previous owner had of gotten him proper vet care when the lump first appeared. Maybe he would have had a chance – we’ll never know.

We had Dr. Eric out today to pull blood work on Gentleman and Bella. Gentleman has arthritis which we’ve been treating. Some days are better than others but lately he’s seemed to decline. I know that the high temps are taking a toll on him – they take a toll on most of us. GMan stays under or near a sprinkler much of the time. We’d like to see if we can make him more comfortable so he is being started on Adequan to see if it helps. He is getting up there in age and while there isn’t anything we can do about the aging process we do want to keep him comfortable. Dr. Eric commented today on what a true “gentleman” he is – and it’s true!

Bella, Starbuck’s mom, just hasn’t appeared to be feel well. She’s not in pain but sort of seems to be just “there” at times. She’s eating and drinking fine but something just isn’t right. She still doesn’t make enough milk for the little one. He also gets milk replacer pellets.

Starbuck is doing really well. He really enjoys being outside and we enjoy watching him play.

Some good news – the black TB mare, Mia, has settled into her new home. Her new human mom tells me she is doing very well.

If anyone would like to help out with today’s vetting ($192) it would be appreciated. And we’d like to ask for prayers for both Gentleman and Bella.

We hope everyone has a good weekend. It’s going to be extremely busy here. Thank you all for your continued support.

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

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