Friday & Saturday April 12 – 13, 2013 at the rescue

This is Penny trying to help her mom get a hooficure yesterday – LOL!

Ceri was very good for Fabio. She is such a sweet mare – very kind and appreciative for anything done for her. She’s very vocal too!

Her feet definitely needed to be done.

This was Lucy this am showing us how much better her jaws are working – first she got into the bag of carrots and then she snuck into the feed room!

Yes, she did get a little scolding but she had no remorse about getting into a bag of oats! Gotta love her!

Here is Lucy talking with Gentleman at the barn today – look how small she is next to him! She could walk under him if she wanted to! She seemed to really think he is handsome – she hardly took her eyes off of him.

Vicky, Mary, and Teri came and clipped some of the horses today and did a great job – thank you ladies SO much! This is Reese – she is so much more comfy now. Well, do you think she’s pregnant?

Lucy and Reese made friends – they really like each other and started grooming each other almost right away!

We would brush Adora out daily and she’d grow a thick winter coat again overnight – she looks like a new horse now! She’s gaining weight nicely now that Dr. Bess took care of her teeth.

And so the very busy day is about over and I’m calling it a day ASAP. Maybe we’ll have a baby or two by morning. In the mean time – have a wonderful night!

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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Lucy’s new friend – Fancy

Well, Lucy has a new friend – meet Fancy. This little girl has lived her last five years alone in a small backyard of a home in the city. Although, she did have a little dog to play with. Her name is Fancy. You should have seen Fancy when she got off the trailer and saw other horses! Her eyes got big and she started talking!

I think Lucy claims Fancy as her own. LOL! Fancy got clipped and she will get her feet done this week. She is still talking! We have mini’s out the wazoo! We are FULL!!! No room for not even one more mini so I hope we don’t get any calls.

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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Princess’ Past!

Very busy day but I have to share something I just learned this morning!

This is Princess – she was an awesome working cow horse! Her human from 2 owners ago contacted me and OMG! Princess was top 10 in Working Cow horse in Canada and she went US Top 10 in lead line at the youth nationals in Oklahoma! She won the IAHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship two years in a row…1991 and 1992! What a mare! I adore her! She’s been with us for many years – wow!

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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Wed – Friday Update

Updates from this past week…

Wednesday. Some tests were run on Lucy and Dr. Ryan took the trach stitches out.

Lucy still likes to give kisses. Everyone loves Lucy. She is doing well. We are waiting for her blood test results to come back from UF.

Ricky, Lucy’s bird friend, visiting with her outside of her stall.

Sisco’s eye was ok. He has allergies to the no-see-ums.

Yesterday (Thursday):
I worked offsite all day – it was a difficult day. I returned home with this request of everyone: None of us know if our own tomorrow will come. Please make provisions for your animals so that should something happen to you they are safe and provided for. Be it with other family, friends, a trusted rescue or sanctuary. Love them enough to make sure they are not orphaned and without.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers today. And many thanks those that work in the background, helping, even with toughest of things. You are all angels and I am very blessed that you are part of my life – part of this rescue. Some days in the life of a rescuer are very difficult – the highs, the lows – it really is a never ending roller coaster ride. But I can’t imagine doing anything else.

Thursday evening – it was good to be home. CaryLou had his catheter removed which he is very thankful for (so are we). His trach is still an issue.

Today so far (Friday): Meet Cerinade. AKA Ceri. Very sweet girl that has a bit of rehab ahead of her. She is only 16 but looks and moves like she is much older. Ceri needs sponsors – would anyone like to help? She needs farrier work, dental, vaccinations, etc. Any amount would help and no amount is too small.

Please don’t forget about our raffle items!

Beautiful black horse head necklace, graciously donated by Marie R.
Proceeds from this auction will go directly to the care of the horses at Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue.
Please share and remember that all bid MUST be e-mailed to bhfer.melissa@hotmail.com.
Bidding Increments: $5 Auction Ends: 4/16/13 at 1:00 pm

Vintage brass locket and earring set graciously donated and made by Debbie F.
Per Debbie: This lovely set features a vintage brass textured locket. I have accented the locket with a detailed vintage brass stamping with raised features of a horse’s head with riding crop. The vintage brass locket and stamping have the original patina which has mellowed to a lovely warm color. The inside of the locket has a copper rim. Locket measures 1.25". A beautiful vintage 1950’s glass jewel in Siam Ruby compliments the locket. Total drop of jewel and locket is 2". I have attached them to an 18" fine gold plated solid brass rolo chain with a gold plated brass lobster clasp for closure. The earrings feature very special vintage 1940’s solid brass horse heads which measure 1/2". They also have their original patina which has mellowed to a lovely warm color. They dangle beneath rare vintage 1950’s Swarovski crystals in Siam Ruby. I have attached the dangles to gold plated solid brass lever back ear wires to complete the look. Earrings have a total measurement of 2".

Please make sure all bids are e-mailed to me at: bhfer.melissa@hotmail.com.
Bid increments: $5 Auction ends: 4-24-13 at 1:00 pm

We have two events coming up next Saturday!

· The Celebration of Life here at the rescue from 1 pm – 5 pm!

· A tack/yard sale being hosted by Bits and Spurs Tack from 8 am – 2 pm. 16245 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669. Sell your tack for $10 a spot (this is donated to the rescue) or just come shop for great bargains! Contact Kim at 352-495-6693 or Laura at 352-317-0754 or Suzanne at 352-472-0122 if you would like more information.

Thank you all for your continued support. Ceri is about to get a hooficure so I have to get back to the barn!

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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Today’s needs

I want everyone to know how much we appreciate you and your support – we have received enough donations (including pledges) to cover the needs posted this am! Dr. Ryan had to reschedule until tomorrow.

Sisco’s eye, well, the silly boy seems to be allergic to the no-see-ums and he does wear a flymask. He had one on this am but when volunteers Ginny and Marie went to change masks today his was off – courtesy of Nevada, I’m sure. That’s when they saw his eye was swollen. I went out and got him and took him to the barn where he will be staying until further notice. He got some meds per Dr. Ryan and is happily munching on hay.

On the golf cart. It’s an electric 1998 Yamaha with lift kit and 700 amp controller. We use it to pull the poop spreader, among other things. I don’t think it wouldn’t be less expensive to replace it – we just replaced the batteries a few months ago to the tune of $1000! It’s not inexpensive to maintain but it gets used a LOT!

If anyone calls and I don’t answer, or if I do answer and there is silence or a totally non-understandable voice that answers, it’s because my voice is gone 75% of the time. Still coughing and allergies are bad.

I am so relieved that today’s posted needs are covered – that helps tremendously. Thank you all so very much!

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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Uh oh…

Ok, so the day took a turn. I’m on my way down to look at Sisco’s eye which is swollen.

Just got off phone with the golf cart repair guy. We have to replace the controller and need $800+ to do so (includes labor). Any of the volunteers here can attest to how valuable this golf cart is to daily operations. Does anyone know of any place that would offer a grant to cover something such as this?

These are the kinds of things that it is very difficult to raise funds for so I’m wondering if there may be a grant we could apply for? Please share and maybe someone has an idea?

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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Update – just $147!

Update:

Today’s needs that were posted earlier have been met with the exception of $147!!!

Just 15 more people donating $10 and you’ll hear a BIG sigh of relief!

God bless and thank you all so much!

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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Forgot…

I forgot to include that we need a load of shavings – the pregnant mares stay in all night and Twinkle/CaryLou also stay in during the hot part of the day.

A load (60 bags) of shavings is $230.

Would anyone like to help?

We need just 23 people to donate $10 and we can get the shavings – we need them before the weekend.

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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Lucy, Solace and Others Need Help with Vet Costs

April 9th, 2013

Solace has a new snotty nose with an odor to it.  He hasn’t run a fever but he’s not as interested in his meals and just seems somewhat “off”. We’d like to have Dr. Ryan examine, scope, him and do a culture to determine if he’s got something new going on.  This would be about $150.  Would anyone like to help him?  Just 15 people donating $15 each would cover this.

Dr. Ryan will be examining Lucy today, checking out her trach, and pulling some bloodwork.  This will be about $110.  Just 11 people at $10 each will cover it.

Two horses that we had to bring back need vetting and this was not in our budget.  One needs an exam and CBC which will cost about $92. The other needs more – I’m guessing $125 with Dr. Ryan and he will also need Dr. Julia Simonson to work on him for about $125.  Any and all help with these two would be so greatly appreciated.  I’d like to get Dr. Julia out here as soon as possible.  She’s our holistic vet.

Donations can be called directly into the vet’s office at 352-237-6151. Please specify if you call how you would like your donation applied – to a specific horse or to our account in general. We truly appreciate your continued support.  If anyone would like to help with any of these needs you can donate via PayPal address bhfer@earthlink.net or via our website page at www.bhfer.org/donate.  Just indicate what your donation is to be used for.  Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small.  We operate totally from donations – your support makes what we do possible.  Please share this out.  I don’t like asking for help but I have to.  Thank you!

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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Weekend and other update…

April 8th, 2013

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  The weather here was perfect! Here are a few pictures and updates on a few of the horses.

Sisco yesterday – his cancer site looks good.  We are still applying the cream.  Dr. Porter says at this time he does not think Sisco will need another treatment.  Sisco is so funny – like a big kid!

The other Cisco – he’s looking for a forever home.  He is a Haflinger cross.

Little CaryLou is all boy!  He keeps his momma on her toes!

Lucy is doing ok.  She’s had some tremors Friday and Saturday evenings which caused me a bit of worry.  Dr. Ryan will be out tomorrow to examine her and to pull some blood.  When she was released from the hospital she had hyperlipemia and hepatic lipidosis – her prognosis was poor and very guarded for survival.  She wasn’t eating or drinking, had body tremors, had aspiration pneumonia, and had been running fevers – the odds were against her.  Upon arrival, I immediately modified her diet and put her on Well-Gel and other supplements.  Giving her IV fluids/meds was very important so you can imagine how we felt when the vein on one side of her neck collapsed – the other had collapsed at the hospital.  After the other side collapsed here, the catheter was placed in a remaining good vein in her leg.  But then that collapsed.  It has been a roller coaster ride but we continue to keep the faith and we have hope.  Lucy’s attitude has been bright and positive which helps tremendously.  She is monitored closely – her poop, water intake, appetite, attitude, temp.  I have to laugh at her – she’s feeling better enough to now run the other way when she seems one of us coming with meds in our hands! LOL!  Lucy adores our little tank, CaryLou.  This evening Twinkle finally allowed CaryLou to visit with Lucy without her supervision. Lucy isn’t out of the woods, not by far, and her recovery is going to happen over many months.  Please continue to pray for her.

Silver Belle has made new friends and is doing really well.  She will be starting school soon.  I don’t know what Patti and Silver Belle were looking at in this picture but aren’t they beautiful?

Rayo is also doing well and is enjoying school!

Remember Lexi?  She is Lacey’s 2 year old and Dora’s full sister.  She is also doing great – a very beautiful girl.

We need a load of shavings – the pregnant mares stay in all night and Twinkle/CaryLou also stay in during the hot part of the day. A load (60 bags) of shavings is $230. Would anyone like to help?

Solace has a new snotty nose with an odor to it. He hasn’t run a fever but he’s not as interested in his meals and just seems somewhat “off”. We’d like to have Dr. Ryan examine, scope, him and do a culture to determine if he’s got something new going on. This would be about $150. Would anyone like to help him?

We have had two horses come back in the last week that need vetting – any help with them would be greatly appreciated.  Donations can be called directly into the vet’s office at 352-237-6151.  Please specify if you call how you would like your donation applied – to a specific horse or to our account in general.

We truly appreciate your continued support.  If anyone would like to help with the vet expenses, shavings, hay, etc. you can donate via PayPal address theresa or via our website page at www.bhfer.org/donate.  Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small.  We operate totally from donations – your support makes what we do possible.  Thank you!

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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