Wishing Everyone a Safe & Wonderful Weekend!
SUCCESS!
Our Mower Fundraiser was a complete success thanks to the generosity
of each and every one of you!
ALMOST THERE!
We are almost there in our ‘Beauty of the Heart’ fundraiser with just $1433 needed to achieve our goal! We would love to wrap this up by the end of the month so please consider a donation and/or share amongst family and friends. Donations may be forwarded via gofundme, via various means on our website or via PayPal: bhfer@earthlink.net. All donations are greatly appreciated and no donation is ever too small.
Because of our wonderful little village of supporters, we are able to continue our most important mission of granting our beloved equines, as well as other precious beings, a second chance at life, which they all so truly deserve.
Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., is truly, a place where, ‘Life Begins, Again!’
We have a bit of a serious issue…
The mower broke and while the paddocks look beautiful and the horses and donkeys are happy, there’s simply too much grass! Long grass puts equines at risk for founder which is the last thing any of them need. Bugs are more plentiful and it also puts horses at risk for eye issues, scratches, etc. I’ve included some photos of what a simple grass seed pod can do – JoJo and Beauty have both had eye injuries from grass seed pods. Eye injuries are uncomfortable for the horse/donkey and we humans have to treat the eye several times a day, 24/7. Prevention saves a lot of stress, discomfort, time and money.
JoJo says he has a fix and the paddocks don’t need to be mowed, but they really do – the sooner the better! The cost for the mower repairs is $1421. Of this, $770 has already been raised which leaves a balance of $651. I know we keep asking for help (which I don’t like to do) but we operate totally from donations. If you can’t help financially, we completely understand, but you can still help by sharing this out – invite people to our website and Facebook pages where they can learn about us – perhaps they may even be able to help!
Please consider a tax deductible donation to assist with this emergency. Donations can be made via various means on our website at bhfer.org/donate or via our PayPal address bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘Mower,’ and if you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Our PayPal.me account is paypal.me/bhfer. All donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small.
On behalf of our ‘Velvet Nosers,’ thank you, all, from the bottom of our hearts!
The really long grass is beautiful but it’s something none of the horses and donkeys need as grass seed pods can cause eye injuries and grass can cause founder.
A mower is essential to keep the paddocks safe for the horses and donkeys.
JoJo has his own idea…
“Wait! Please stop! You don’t need to mow because all of us donkeys and horses will take care of it by eating it!”
Bob is still recuperating from open heart surgery but he’s looking forward to getting back to work.
JoJo had an eye injury caused by a long piece of grass that became lodged under his lower eyelid.
You could clearly see the injury once Dr. Ted stained it.
Beauty also experienced an eye issue a few years ago. Dr. Ryan, upon examination, discovered a seed pod stuck in her eye, but even after removal, the damage had already been done.
Beauty’s ulceration had to be treated several times a day around the clock, but sadly, her eye remains permanently scarred.
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Venus & Nadia
These two lovely Arabians still need sponsors to help with their ongoing care. They were adopted out a few years ago but had to return to the rescue a few weeks ago through no fault of their own. Nadia is 21 years young and is truly, a lovely mare. As you can see in this video, Venus, a 32 years young bay, is truly, “Poetry in Motion!”
We can’t do what we do without support from others. And providing proper care of a horse isn’t inexpensive. Please consider making a one time donation or a monthly recurring donation to help these beautiful girls. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. Thank you.
Paypal: bhfer@earthlink.net
Website: bhfer.org/donate
Sophie went to keep another horse company for a few months but recently returned. She gets along with everyone and is so very easy to love. She is now looking for a forever home as a companion or trail horse.
Sophie has no sponsors to help with her care. Isn’t there anyone who would like to help with her needs by making a one time or recurring monthly tax deductible donation?
JoJo really does try to help as you can see by clicking here to view his latest ‘Public Service Announcement.’
Hooficures are scheduled for many horses next week. Would anyone like to help? We need to raise $575. Perhaps someone would like to offer a match game? Donations are tax deductible and can be made via various ways on our website at www.bhfer.org/donate. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. If you can help, please note that your donation is for ‘hooficures.’
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and thank you, all, for your continued love and support!
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Zahara
Zahara is a stunnning Thoroughbred mare that was born in 2007. We were told that her original owners gave her to someone years ago. While at that home, in 2012, she sustained a neck injury. Dr. Michael Porter took x-rays which indicated a fracture at C-4/5. In 2014, her original owners took her back. Not long after, the owners called Dr. Porter because Zahara was looking poorly. Dr. Porter found her quite thin and depressed. He called us and asked the question – could we take her? Of course we would!
Zahara was transported to the rescue where she settled in nicely. She was vetted, her teeth were done, and her feet were trimmed. Her rehabilitation program went well. Dr. Porter x-rayed her neck to compare it to the original injury and he was truly amazed at how well it had healed!
Zahara is a very pleasant and honest mare. While she will never race, jump, or pull a cart or buggy, she will make a nice trail horse or wonderful companion, and now, thanks to the generosity of a dear friend and supporter, Zahara has departed for school to begin her training.
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Dr. Cardona (El Sol) was at the farm last week to check on Penny and Frodo. While he was here, he did a new Coggins on Zahara as well as microchipped her.
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Zahara left for ‘school’ on August 1st. We’re so excited that she will be learning new things! She normally doesn’t like to load, but, as usual, Pam of Double B Equine Transport, was very patient with her.
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It didn’t take long for Zahara to walk right onto the trailer and then, off to school they went!
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Zahara, is yet another Beauty’s Haven Miracle thanks to our wonderful and dedicated village of supporters. Through your generosity, love and support, you have helped us grant this beautiful mare a second chance at life, a life without pain and worry, a life with dignity and respect.
Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., a place where ‘Life Begins, Again!’
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