Thank you to everyone that contacted the organizers of the donkey roping competition that was planned for today in Texas and asked them to cancel. In the contest, held to raise funds for the Marines, donkeys are roped and tormented for “entertainment.” We have been advised that the “benefit” was cancelled but I haven’t seen anything to actually confirm it yet. I hope and pray it is true. When I think about something like that happening to Penny or Penelope or Domino, well, it is just unthinkable!

I’d like to introduce Tia and Tess – a mother and newborn that needed a safe place to land. Tess was born yesterday morning – they arrived at the rescue yesterday evening in the winds and rain. And we had terrible rain and wind storms through the night but they were comfortable in the shelter of the quarantine paddock with hay and forage.

Tess weighs about 30 lbs and has the markings of a Jerusalem donkey – here is a link to the story behind the markings: http://www.mdresort.com/legend-christian-donkey.

Dr. Ryan examined them today and we got some results back this afternoon – the baby’s IGG is good. Whew!

Tia is young herself – maybe four years old. She adores her baby.

The dark you see on mom is rain rot we’ll be treating – she’s lost a good part of her coat on her right side. But the loss is ok because unhealthy coat has to come out so new, healthy coat can come in. And there is some on her legs – some a bit all over. Baby Tess is all legs and ears!

If anyone would like to help sponsor these precious girls please let me know. Have a good night everyone – I’ll be away from the computer until tomorrow afternoon.

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

Aaleyah Belle is a very special Thoroughbred that was born on the day that Eight Belles lost her life – May 3rd, 2008. Eight Belles crossed the finish line in 2nd place at the Kentucky Derby that day – but in doing so, sadly, she broke both front ankles and was euthanized where she went down. Aaleyah Belle, named in honor of Eight Belles, was born that day with a wry nose and couldn’t nurse. She and her mom were going to be shot if we didn’t help them. After some rehab here at the rescue surgery was performed at UF to correct her nose and she did great. If you don’t know Aaleyah’s story here is a link – https://bhfer.org/aaleyah_diary1.htm. There are 3 parts to her diary that you’ll find links to while reading. Aaleyah overcame so many obstacles – she is a miracle! Here are just a few pictures from her story and diary.

This is Aaleyah, only a few hours old, with Momma Sue on the day they arrived at the rescue.

Aaleyah on her 1st birthday.

Aaleyah Belle – she is beautiful!

Please take time to read Aaleyah’s story. It’s an incredible story of love between three babies (Aaleyah Belle, Buttercup, and Silver Belle) and a mare (Momma Sue) that raised all three of them – and the humans that will always adore them. The story will bring laughter and tears. I know that Momma Sue is always watching over her daughter from above and that she is so very proud of her. Aaleyah is a true blessing to us and taught us that we should never give up!

Happy birthday our lovely Aaleyah Belle – you are loved more than you will ever know!

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

Indy is 2 years old now! He’s a very special boy – we love you Indy!

Thank you Lisha (and your family) for giving him such a wonderful home!

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

The day before the Celebration of Life some of us gathered to place the Memorial Stars around the tree on Frosty’s Knoll. Each point on a star has a name of a beloved Beauty’s Haven horse that has crossed Rainbow Bridge. It’s sad to think of those that have left us but we are very blessed to have had each of them in our life – even if only for a little while.

Each one that has crossed has taken a piece of my heart with them – none of them, not one, will ever be forgotten.

This is Sue on the left standing next to Susan and then Kathy. That’s me and Gabby kneeling down.

Bob and Lynn had prepared the base of the tree for us – they did a great job!

To everyone that donated a point on a star – thank you. Many thanks to Susan and Gabby for making the stars – y’all did a great job – it’s obvious that a lot of love went into preparing them. Now, let’s pray we don’t have to add anymore names for a long time. God bless you all!

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