Itsuko Update

A trip down memory lane… Some of you may remember Itsuko. She was a TB mare we helped in 2011. Itsuko was born in 1991, had 99 starts in her racing career and earned almost $100K. She had multiple babies. We found her starving and living in an unsafe makeshift backyard pen.

Itsuko the day she came to Beauty’s Haven – June 14th, 2011. She clearly needed help ASAP.

She was skin on bones.

But we saw a lot of light (and gratitude) in her eyes.

This is Itsuko 2 ½ months after rehabilitation – taken August 28th, 2011. What a beautiful mare!

During the first week of September 2011 Itsuko went to Black Beauty Ranch (HSUS) in Texas where she will live a lifetime of carefree living. I think these recent pictures speak for themselves…

It’s really good to share happy updates!

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

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IMO MoonShadow

In loving memory of our greatly missed and much loved MoonShadow please take a few minutes to see/listen to what our dear friend Rich Russom has done…

http://iacmusic.com/FREEDOMFORHORSES

MoonShadow’s registered name is Salty Verdict. A OTTB that had a career earnings of $86 according to www.pedigreequery.com. What was he worth? To us – priceless.

We love you MoonShadow – always.

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

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MoonShadow – I miss you…

I don’t know what to say – I’m still having a hard time accepting what happened to MoonShadow. I look out my office window and he’s not there grazing. I see Little E standing by the fence by himself – he and MoonShadow were good friends. In the mornings MoonShadow and Little E could be found at the workshop door – an entryway to the feed room. MoonShadow was doing so well and we’d just started looking for a forever home for him.

Colic is such a dreadful thing and for MoonShadow it struck quick and it was very painful. You could see it in his eyes – I felt helpless. At the hospital we learned that his gut had twisted and the prognosis was grim. We released MoonShadow to cross Rainbow Bridge – where on the other side there would never be pain or hunger or hurt again.

When he came here in late April he was skin on bones and depressed. He filled out nicely in less than 2 months. He was happy and content – he knew love and kindness.

I’d like to thank everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers. If you have emailed me and I haven’t responded I apologize. I’m moving a bit slow and trying to pick myself up and find some good in what happened. But so far I haven’t found any good about it – only sadness – emptiness. I know we shouldn’t question why God makes the choices he does but still – I want to scream and ask “WHY???” MoonShadow had come so far.

We love you MoonShadow – until we meet again fly with angel wings and know that you are greatly missed. I’m sorry, my friend, that I couldn’t take away the pain. I’m sorry we didn’t get to find you that perfect forever home. I’m sorry I can’t reach out and touch your beautiful face. But I am very grateful for the time that you were with us – you are loved by many.

Our MoonShadow runs with his friend Twilight now and the rest of the heavenly herd.

Our friend Greg A. did this beautiful and touching artwork – thank you Greg.

I love you MoonShadow – always.

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

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MoonShadow

Theresa called. …..MoonShadow has crossed.
Theresa is totally devastated so please keep her in your Prayers.

Jeanne

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MoonShadow Going to Hospital

MoonShadow was tubed and oiled. Dr. Ryan did a rectal. MoonShadow is not well.

We are hooking up the trailer to take him to the hospital. PRAYERS PLEASE!

Sincerely,

Theresa

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

www.bhfer.org

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MoonShadow

MoonShadow is colicing. Dr. Ryan should be here soon. Please keep MoonShadow in your prayers. Will update soon.

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

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Meet Rambo…

I got the little mini gelding here this afternoon – hand walked him here from his previous home. It’s hard to believe he is only 3 years young – he looked older before he got some grooming. It was another miserably hot and humid day and he was huffing and puffing and I noticed I didn’t see any sweat – we’ll have to check into this more. I took him into the tack room where it’s got AC and we got to work on him.

He was happy to be rid of the halter that was a bit tight on him. He may have clogged tear ducts.

It took awhile to get the sticky sharp burrs off of him. He was pretty good about standing still for a couple of hours. Terri worked on his tail and I worked on his mane. Bob kept him busy with forage.

Sharp thorns were all through his mane, tail, and forelock. When they’d itch him he’d rub on a fence post and they would scratch him causing irritation.

He felt better after his medicated bath. Most of the unhealthy thick coat is gone and tomorrow we’ll try to clip him again (the clippers broke today).

Rambo will have his feet done soon and Dr. Ryan will come out to check him out, do some blood work, and pull a coggins. When he is ready he will get his vaccinations and be wormed. The dentist will also be checking him out. I was told he has string halt but we’ll have to check into that more too – I didn’t see any symptoms today.

To everyone that is helping this little guy – thank you! It feels good knowing he won’t be baking in the sun another day – especially in a thick and matted coat. Nor does he have to stand in the driving rains we sometimes have. I guess horses get accustomed to living without shelter or shade but I just can’t imagine any animal baking in the hot sun all day long. Well, non-domesticated horses maybe – but not ones that we’ve made dependent up us humans to adequately provide for them.

God bless and have a great night! Rambo thanks you all too!

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

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BHFER Update 06/11/12

I apologize for it taking so many days for me to get an update out. The days seem long in this horrible heat but they are over before I’m ready for them to be over. There just are not enough hours in a day.

We received word yesterday evening that Heart is sick with aspiration pneumonia. He is a very special horse that so many people love – especially his very own human family. He is being treated with medications but needs prayers. We picked Heart up in January 2010 – he’d been abandoned on hundreds of acres. He called out to us that day to not leave him behind and, of course, we didn’t. He touched the hearts of many – especially Sam. Sam had lost his heart horse months before and had been looking for another friend. But none that he met touched him like Heart did. They were meant for each other. I checked on Heart tonight and his fever is down. It’s been up and down for days – please pray that it stays down this time and that he is on the road to recovery. Please pray for Heart.

Here is Heart with his human – Sam. And the 2nd picture is of Heart back in January 2010 on the day we met him – alone, thin, and longing for someone to love him.

The girls keep us laughing. They are really cute together. Today Domino took a little nap in the birthing stall with Lacey and Dora. Lacey is much more comfortable with Domino being around. Little Domino has no fear and is like a shadow. She’s been desensitized to just about everything.

Like his momma, Reva, Morning Star is stunning. Morning Star was born here almost 2 years ago. It’s time for him to get some training.

It took some time and coaxing to get him loaded but he got on, made the trip well, and has settled in at his foster home – this was his first time on a trailer.

Welcome home Baby Ray! He and Morning Star switched places at the foster home – Morning Star needs to learn a few things so Jenna will be working with him for awhile. He is going to love the one on one attention I know Jenna will be giving him. And he’ll be enjoying shade we are lacking here!

Indy was happy to see his friend and trotted around with Baby Ray to let everyone know Baby Ray was back. Indy is growing up too fast too! They are both very beautiful boys!

Legacy and Baby Girl in the background.

Missy getting her picture taken before her flymask goes on.

Lady Jane, Alyse, and Princess.

Lady Jane is so photogenic! She’s ready for her new forever home. She’s a very sweet and funny girl!

Princess and her pretty braids.

And little Domino is as cute as ever. She is simply spoiled by everyone!

Popper, Max, and MoonShadow in the back.

And they’re off!!! Legacy, Aaleyah Belle, Amadeus, and Silver Belle.

We are in need of a few things. It’s been awhile since I posted a needs list but here goes…

· Endure Fly Spray (flies are worse than every this year!)

· Disposable fly traps for the stalls and shelters (at least a dozen).

· Flymasks:

o Arabian short (2) and Arabian long (2)

o Horse short (4) and Horse long (2)

o Weanling (2)

o Horse extra large (2)

Note: Our preference to long nose masks are the Cashel long nose ones. Short masks work in Farnam Supermask II or Cashel brands. The Farnam ones with the double latch are great for some of our horses.

· Donations to help with hay (can be called directly into Larson’s at 867-8333 or Berrittini at 352-629-1447).

· Donations to help with vetting can be called directly into Peterson & Smith’s at 352-237-6151.

· Donations for fill sand – we have many areas that were recently washed out by the heavy rains.

· Donations to help with vaccinations.

All donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is too small. Donations are tax deductible and can also be made through our website at https://www.bhfer.org/donate.html. Please “share” us on your Facebook pages – we need help from others to be able to keep doing what we do!

It’s another busy week planned here. Some visitors appointments are scheduled (some are interested in adopting), some potential adoptions are in the works, new volunteer orientation today, etc. And the weather is horribly hot and humid.

Thank you all for continued support – God bless and have a great week!

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

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MoonShadow needs….

MoonShadow needs his own human! He is doing great. In less than 2 months he has come a long way! We’re very proud of him.

He’s very sweet and greets you at the gate. He has been staying in the large area around our home with free access to the shelter in the QT paddock. He really loves attention.

If anyone is interested in being MoonShadow’s human please email Melissa at bhfer.melissa.

Also, Montana, a very nice QH, is still looking for a home too. He would love to be someone’s trail horse and to have his own human. Montana is on the left.

Have a great day everyone!

Domino and her bottle. She’s a hoot!

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

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Quick update – cuteness!

“Hay Domino – let’s see what’s under these tubs. You go for the little ones and I’ll check out the big ones. Ok?”

“I can’t get mine turned over Domino – they gotta be empty!”

“Run Domino – Mommy Theresa just said you’re getting a bath!!”

“This isn’t bad. Check it out Dora – the bath comes with a nice massage!”

“Domino – why are your ears so long?”

“Mommy – why are your ears PINK? What happened?”

It’s been very busy here. We went to the high school awards ceremony last night and Katie got many. Graduation is tonight. We’re very proud of her and her accomplishments. This was taken at Baccalaureate.

Jean has been here since Sunday to hold the fort down – she’ll be going home today. Marie and Lynda will be here tonight to babysit while we are at graduation. We appreciate all of our volunteers – we are very blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives!

Now I’m off to physical therapy – have a great 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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