BHFER Update 01/05/13

Some pictures from the past few days before calling it a day. We’re beat here and I hope and pray I’m asleep before my head hits the pillow. J

Sunset – she’s such a sweet and funny mare.

Hollie. Everyone adores her!

Solace today – at least the clouds were gone for awhile and the warm sun felt really good – to all of us! I will never understand how anyone could turn their heads to an animal in such poor shape. I wish I could say he’s out of the woods and will be just fine but I can’t. We take each and every minute that he is with us a blessing. He has such a positive attitude – it was easy to see that today he just wasn’t feeling well. But we all have some days that are better than others, right? Please pray for him.

We had extra volunteers today which helped a lot!

There’s always much to do all day long.

Lace and Blackie are still looking for a home. They got some much needed exercise today. They would make a great pair of trail horses.

Rayo’s mane before and after. He is the gelding that we picked up a few days ago.

And his tail before and after. Not much left, sadly.

Morgan LaFaye returned today – Penny came around to help to greet her. Morgan looks great – she’s a very sweet mare!

So tonight we continue to keep close eye on Solace. His temperature is currently normal – it was high today (102) and he refused his mash. But he’s currently enjoying his carrot mash and his temp is normal. Beauty had a good day today and hasn’t shown anymore tummy discomfort – thankfully!

I’ll try to video Popper and Penny playing their morning games tomorrow. They really are funny to watch. Both are fully of spunk! God bless and have a good 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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A little Solace setback…

We’ve had a little setback with Solace. His temperature was slightly elevated this am and his snots were back – he was coughing. Dr. Ryan opted to leave the catheter in and keep him on the IV meds for now. Next week Solace will be having another ultrasound and his chest will be tapped and drained. Please continue to keep him in your prayers – he is not out of the woods and his immune system is still weak. It’s likely going to be a roller coaster ride with him for awhile but he’s got the right attitude and that helps tremendously! We still have items to auction off on Facebook to help with vetting but we just need the time to get them posted. There are not enough hours in a day!

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 and Beauty Update

January 3rd, 2013

It was a cold and wet day today.  The morning was going ok until Beauty got to feeling bad.  I had just gone to the office when Marie called me and said Beauty was down and acting strange.  I got back to the barn right away and she appeared to be colicing.  She’s got ouchy front feet right now and that wasn’t helping.  So she had a double whammy.  I called Dr. Ryan – he was coming out anyway to examine the new arrivals and Solace and to do a coggins on Dora (she will be leaving for her new home in a couple of weeks).  Bob and I got Beauty up and into the barn and Dr. Ryan arrived shortly after.  Dr. Ryan examined her and she was a bit gassy.  After some meds set in she was better.  She had me really worried.  She’s never coliced before.

Solace was also examined and ultrasounded today.  His lungs are scared for life but he is doing remarkably well.  He didn’t get this way overnight and I will never understand how anyone can see a horse in this condition and turn their head and do nothing.  This is basically what Ambrosia went through only she didn’t make it to us in time. She runs with the Heavenly Herd.  Hopefully Solace will be with us for a long time to come.  His IV cath is being pulled tomorrow and his antibiotics are being changed.  Just look at the look on his face – bright eyes and always alert and interested in everything going on around him.  He has gained a little weight but being sick hasn’t helped.  He’s really an amazing horse with a huge, and I mean huge, love for life.  He’s tucked in his stall for the night in his warm fleece and he’s eating a warm mash.  Solace is being started on Prasend (Pergolide) which he will likely be on for the rest of his life (cost of about $115/month).  If anyone would like to help with this expense I’m sure he would appreciate it (we would too).  He’s also being started on EquiPride.

Thank you all for your continued support – please keep the prayers flowing.  We will be coming up with some items to auction on Facebook to help raise money for another 2 tons of hay and to help with vetting and related needs.  With the weather as it is we are going through more hay than we’d like to be but it is what it is.  God bless and have a wonderful night everyone.

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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Beauty Needs Prayers

She’s always been a healthy Arabian. Today she is trying to colic. Dr. Ryan is on his way.

PLEASE PRAY FOR HER. She is my heart horse.

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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The gelding and mare…

The welcome committee when we went to pick them up this afternoon. J

The gelding was ready to go.

They both loaded just fine and seemed ready to leave for the start of the rest of their lives.

I think they are both settling in just fine. The mare is in pretty good shape and is also a very nice horse.

Dr. Ryan will be out in the morning for their vetting. Fabio will be out tomorrow afternoon to do their feet. It’s supposed to be a cloudy/rainy day but hopefully we’ll at least be able to get their manes and tails untangled. The gelding’s is very matted with sticker burrs in it.

PrimaBelle looks much better already. She’s a very sweet mare and will be a pleasant addition to her new family.

So, for tonight, all is better.

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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Loaded and on the way home…

Picked the horses up a couple of hours ago. This boy and his friend are at the rescue. Will update more later. Whew!

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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Beauty’s Haven & Ivory Pal are teaming up for January!!!

Some great news – Beauty’s Haven will benefit from the sale of the book “Ivory Pal: Born to Fly Higher!” written by Cindy McCauley!

We will receive a portion of the proceeds of books sold from January 1 through January 31! The website to buy the book is: http://www.ivorypalbook.com/

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The 2 remaining horses…

This morning we went to check on the 2 horses and the gray gelding was up and about but still not looking like he feels well. I’ve been making calls and trying to figure out a way to bring them in. We can’t leave the gelding there knowing he doesn’t feel well. And I can’t leave the 3rd, remaining horse, all alone. So we’re going to pick them both up tomorrow – hopefully in the morning. The 3rd horse, a mare, has a home to go to but will be here for a couple of weeks awaiting transport. I can’t wait to get him here – he’s got burrs all in what little mane and tail he does have.

These are two lucky horses – their New Year is starting off with a whole new start of life! If anyone would like to help sponsor the gelding it would be greatly appreciated. I’m going to call Dr. Ryan in the am and try to have him out as soon as we get the horses to the rescue. I’ll update again tomorrow afternoon or evening.

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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