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Good Morning from Betsy Rose!

August 27th, 2013

“Good morning everyone! Betsy Rose here! I wanted to pop in and thank everyone for caring about me and my friend, Freckles. Guess what? We have presents to open today! I saw a couple of boxes Mommy Theresa put in the tack room and wondered what they were. We get to find out later today! Anyway, I just wanted thank everyone.

If you don’ t mind, please take a minute to vote for us on the TSC and Bank contests. With your help I believe we CAN win! I know it would take a lot of worry off Mommy Theresa’s plate. I heard her say the cold season is coming and we’re going to need a lot of hay. And if you ask your family and friends to vote, that would help a lot. I’m alive today because a lot of you helped with my care – many good things can happen when we all work together. Mommy Theresa says it takes a village! I believe we can win – please, believe with me and vote!”

Betsy Rose

“Remember when I came here I said, “I CAN DO THIS!? Well I am doing it – and I want to help other horses by telling the world about what happened to me. I have to go now – it’s feeding time – but I’ll be back later. Have a good day!”

Betsy Rose - I Can Do This!

Love,
Betsy Rose

GFAS

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A Giant Step for Betsy Rose!

August 26th, 2013

Betsy Rose laid down and got up all by herself!!!!!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF BETSY ROSE!  This is the little mare that “did!”

She got up on her own!

We won’t get much sleep tonight – Betsy Rose does NOT want to be tucked in her sling. She will be on the monitor by the bed so we can see her all of the time and I’m sure I’ll have my eyes on it most of the night! This is a big night Big for her and her BFF Freckles is still jumping around for joy!

Believe!

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

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One Made It, One Went to Rainbow Bridge

August 23rd, 2013

Last Evening

I need some help here. I can’t go into details as this case is still unfolding. But would anyone be willing to pledge to help this horse? He’s down and can’t get up – another Betsy Rose. The same vet who treated Betsy Rose initially is available. It’s been raining – the horse needs a vet to get treated or he needs to be humanely euthanized – this is horrific. Another vet determined a couple of days ago that the horse did not need to be seized. I am sick. Pledges anyone? This can’t wait until tomorrow.

This Morning

Our response team is on the way. The horse did ok through the night. The vet and authorities will be there too. We need angels of strength to help him up to get into the trailer. Dr. Natalie says he wants to. His vitals are not bad.

Please pray and picture him up and standing. This was him several days ago. Pray he can stand now in order to get in the trailer and make it here to the rescue.

Dr. Natalie just relayed to me that she will call me in a few minutes. I think we are moving to Plan B – loading him by stretcher – the trailer has a ramp on it. Will update soon.

Later in the Morning

I am sitting here in tears. Tears of anger, sorrow, and frustration. I’m sorry it took so long for a good update but a lot has been going on. Chance took a turn for the worse. After another rectal, observation, treatment, etc. Dr. Natalie believes he’s gone septic. He grew uncomfortable and is now showing signs of pain. He has a toxic line, his heart rate rose dramatically. He has given it a good fight. The decision has been made to help him to humanely cross Rainbow Bridge. He will not be alone. I have no more words at this time. But know that this isn’t over. Thank you all. Chance – we all love you.

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We couldn’t leave Chance’s friend behind. But it wasn’t easy getting him released – it’s still an open case with the authorities, thankfully.

This Afternoon

“Welcome to our Beauty’s Haven family – we love you already. I’m so sorry you had to watch your friend slowly starve to death but at least today you were able to see him be loved on by humans that care. And you were able to see that he peacefully crossed Rainbow Bridge. He is now running with the Heavenly Herd in green grass with a whole body again. In this picture I see you are standing there with Chance on the ground nearby – we will make sure he is properly buried. He knows you cared about him and he left knowing you would be going to a good place where you will never experience this again. You’ll be here soon and the QT paddock is all yours. You’ll have hay and all the love you ever could imagine. He would want you to go on and have a good life. Chance will never be forgotten. And I promise you, there will be voices heard about what happened to you both.

Feeling better now that this boy is here and munching on hay under the shelter in the QT paddock. We will figure out a new name for him as we get to know him. I like to learn their personality and we don’t like to use a name that we’ve already used in the past. The weather is horrible but he seems pretty content. He’s very sweet and I’m so glad we didn’t have to leave him behind. Everyone involved in helping last night and today did an awesome job! THANK YOU EVERYONE!

He needs a little rehab but he’s only about 10 years old – he should do just fine. He is a Saddlebred/Arabian cross (National Show Horse) and is really sweet.

Some rain rot, underweight, feet haven’t been done in awhile, not sure about his teeth yet but we’ll get him all checked out. I’m very relieved he is here. And I am very sorry that we couldn’t offer Chance the same.

As Chance crossed Rainbow Bridge this morning, butterflies surrounded him together with people who knew him for only a few short hours, yet cared deeply about him. A sure sign that it was meant to be and that he was finally at peace.

Thank you all for your continued love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Easy way to help the horses…

Update on the Tractor Supply Contest: We have slipped to 5th place.

We need to keep sharing and asking others to VOTE DAILY please!! Yes – we need you to vote once a day!

Five charities with the highest number of votes each win $5000. If we were to place in the top 5 the $5000 would help the horses tremendously!

Link to vote: http://bit.ly/16hUFcA

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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BHFER Weekend Part 2 & Monday Update

Morgan LaFaye enjoyed extra attention on Saturday. Roxy rode her for a bit – they had a good time!

I love seeing smiles…

"Hi everyone! we hope you all had a great weekend! The humans here are very busy, but I asked Mommy Theresa to let you all know that me and Freckles are doing great! And I want to thank you all for caring about me – I never dreamed life could be this good!"

‘Did someone say snack? Well, we horses here do eat a bit. I’d like to ask if anyone has any Purina coupons for grain that you don’t need, Mommy Theresa sure could use them. The mailing address is PO Box 53, Morriston, FL 32668. And of course, if you want to send any treats this way that would be great too!"

Betsy Rose LOVES attention – she is like a shadow sometimes. But it’s nice to turn around and find her in your face!

Solace is doing well. We monitor him closely and take his temperature twice a day. He’s not had anymore problems with infection since he went to the hospital. I hope it stays that way. Here he was this am standing under the mister in the tree with Gentleman.

I want to share another wonderful update from one of our adopted family members. Kara adopted Sammi and baby Joy a couple of years ago. Sammi was headed to slaughter when we intercepted her – she was pregnant. I remember Joy’s birth like it was yesterday. She hit the ground running! Both Sammi and Joy are doing great!

From Kara: “Saturday was a GREAT day. First time on Joy! Can you see that smile, how about the tears?!! Did I say it was GREAT day!!”

Lynn mowed/dragged the large paddocks on Saturday. They look so nice – I wish they would stay like this! And I wish we had green grass all year around. The cold season is coming – we need to start our winter hay drive soon. Hay costs $545 a ton here and even more south of us. We go through a ton of hay about every 4 – 5 days in the cold months. Doing the math makes me shudder.

Kylie braided Betsy Rose’s mane on Saturday – she’s so stylish!

Not long after Barbara arrived on Saturday the rains came. She took it in stride and went to work anyway!

After the storms passed through on Saturday afternoon, look who I found under the rainbow – Beauty!

Wishing everyone a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Please help us win $5000! It only takes a minute!

Please Vote For Beauty’s Haven

This is the Tractor Supply Company contest – if Beauty’s Haven wins, it would provide $5000 to the horses!
Please share with friends and family!
Vote daily!

http://bit.ly/16hUFcA

Thank you!

Wishing everyone a great weekend.

jeanne

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BHFER Saturday Update Aug 17th, 2013

All of the baby boys are doing well. I’ve been working with Wally on the lead and with his manners. He likes to turn and kick if you don’t feed him fast enough. He’s a hoot! CaryLou still coughs some and the heat doesn’t help him – he has a collapsing trachea. Harvey is as cute as a button and doing well.

Genesis and Bella – both are beautiful!

And then there is Penny and her mom, Penelope. They are like big puppy dogs and they are great entertainment! Penny likes to chase the golf cart and steal our water bottles.

Aaleyah Belle still loves to slime people! She’ll never change – we love her dearly.

Little E and Jenny dancing. He doesn’t like getting a bath. LOL

Cookie. She’s so sweet.

Betsy Rose has declared this stall to be hers and Freckles. She wanders freely around the barn except in the dead heat of the day when she goes in her stall and stays cool with her Port-A-Cool and two fans. The new fly mister system helps tremendously!!! No, this little mare isn’t spoiled at all. Neither is Freckles.

We had storms pass through this afternoon and look who I found under the rainbow – Beauty!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Sunday.

Sincerely,

Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Betsy Rose – our little survivor

Betsy Rose – our little survivor. The courage this little mare has is incredible! One of these days I’ll share in an album some of her photos that were taken throughout her rehab. I didn’t share many because they would have made you cry. What she endured was horrible – but it was reality and needs to be made available to be seen in order for people to better understand what humans did, or didn’t do to her.

We need to start pushing for strong laws to protect the victims. We must be their voice. You’ll be able to choose if you want to see the photos and videos or not. Some will bring tears, anger, and feelings that words can’t describe. While I focus on the positive things with my posts – I don’t want to forget the pure hell Betsy Rose endured. If her story can prevent just one animal from being treated as she did what a blessing that would be. And if, through her rehab, others can learn what rehabing a horse in her condition entails and it helps them to help others – that too would be a blessing. It’s not easy. It’s an emotional roller coaster ride. It’s physically and mentally challenging. But it’s so worth it. I adore this mare and I thank God and all of you for helping us to make sure that her future will be everything her past should have been.

Sincerely,

Theresa

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Betsy Rose and Cookie Update

August 14th, 2013

Betsy Rose had a good day yesterday. She is now out of her sling for about 14 hours each day! Dr. Bess Darrow (Tune-Ups Equine Dentistry) will be here later today to wore a bit more on her teeth and then she should be able to graze which I know she will love! She pretty much has quit even trying to graze – she can’t grind her teeth to chew so she’s and working for nothing. LOL She’s a smart pony!

This Afternoon:

Betsy Rose did great for Dr. Bess! As soon as the sun goes down, she’ll be out of her sling and we’ll see how she does on grass. It will be the first time in years that she’ll be able to actually grind/chew. The heat has been horrid today, so we left her in the sling with fans and the mister on her. She is, totally, spoiled.

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Betsy Rose – seeing is believing!  She’s like a little lawn mower! She hasn’t picked her head up since she realized she can actually chew and swallow!!! She brings back flashbacks of good times when our human kids were growing up! The many “firsts” that we experienced! Little things that mean so much.

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Cookie received a package yesterday with some nice surprises! She LOVES getting presents! Thank you Kathy Malloy, Donna Trest, Becca Bazhaw Mead and the Equine Cancer Society! And many thanks to everyone who helped Cookie via the raffle by the Equine Cancer Society! Cookie is doing wonderful. Now, let’s pray she continues to do well and that Divinity will follow in her footsteps and do well also! Uh oh – I was just told that more packages have arrived!

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Oh my gosh look at this!!!!! Cookie got a beautiful and personalized fly mask that provides extra protection from the sun which was made by Equinesunvisor.com! Thank you Becca and the Equine Cancer Society!!!

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Before calling it a day I’d like to ask everyone to include Divi in your prayers tonight. Tomorrow afternoon, she will be going to the hospital. I pray for a good prognosis and many more happy years ahead for her.

The horses depend on us and we need to depend on others to make this possible. We are not funded by any County, State, or Federal governments. Donations can be made by various methods via our website: theresa Thank you!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 

 

 

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