It is with a heavy heart to inform you that our beloved Niña & Bria peacefully went to Rainbow Bridge within a mere twenty-four hours of one another. Although we are deeply saddened, we find great comfort with the knowledge that Bria & Niña, together with sweet Cricket & all the other precious souls who have gone before them, are now running freely with the Heavenly Herd.

Please keep Bria, Niña, Theresa and Bob in your prayers.

Warmly,
Jeanne

Hey Everyone!

It’s time for the Beauty’s Haven herd to receive their annual Spring Vaccines to ensure that each of our precious “Velvet Nosers” remain healthy and safe.

Our goal is to raise $600, but thanks to the generosity of a wonderful friend and supporter, all donations up to $300 will be matched dollar for dollar! Donations may be made here on our website, just click the Donate button below. Please note that your contribution is for “Spring Vaccines.”

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All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. If you are unable to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this need amongst family and friends!

Thank you, all, so very much.


Hey Everyone!

Bria and Little E here letting you all know that the farrier will be coming to the farm this week to make certain that we all have “Happy Feet!” We are estimating the farrier fee to be approximately $615. It is also time for another Hay Run and this week’s list consists of one ton of Orchard Hay ($635), eight bales of Coastal ($64) and four bales of Alfalfa ($160) for a total of $859.

We would be forever grateful if you could help the horses of Beauty’s Haven during this time of uncertainty, when so many others are also in great need.

If you would like to forward a donation to assist with the cost of these needs, please click the Donate Now button below and be sure to designate your contribution to “Hay and/or Happy Feet.” All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. If you are unable to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this need amongst family and friends!

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Lastly, if anyone would like to offer a Match Game to help promote our Hay and Farrier needs, that would simply make our hearts sing!

Thank you, all, so very much! Please stay safe!

Love,
Bria & E

I’ve been meaning to share an update about Max for over a week now, but we’ve been super busy. Max had surgery a few days ago to have a large tumor removed from his right hip. He was supposed to have surgery weeks ago but it was rescheduled to a date TBD by UF. The tumor was getting larger and Max was becoming pretty uncomfortable – we felt that Max simply couldn’t wait any longer. Thankfully, Dr. Schirmer at West End Animal Hospital in Newberry, took on Max’s case.

Surgery lasted almost two hours, but Dr. Schirmer and his staff did a great job. Max stayed at the hospital for a couple of days and came home this past Friday.

He wasn’t able to get up or walk at first, but he’s gradually getting better. We help him get up by supporting him with a sling in order to put him into Hope’s wheelchair.

His eyes are bright again and today, he barked at someone going down the road for the first time since he’s been home!

Max has watched over this herd for the last 10+ years and deserves to stick around as long as he is comfortable. He’s more comfortable now than he was before surgery and he should have many more years with us. He watches over the farm every night and alerts us to anything amiss. He’s awesome and we all love him dearly. I’ll update more about his progress whenever I can.

If you would like to forward a donation to assist with the cost of Max’s surgery, please click the button below and be sure to designate your donation to ‘Max.’ All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small.

Thank you, all, so very much!

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“Life is about determination. Don’t give up because of the obstacles… Regardless of what obstacles face you, just keep going! Go through, go around, jump over – but never give up!”

A registered Thoroughbred mare named ‘Currently Sue,’ foaled during the early morning hours of May 3, 2008. Her filly was born with a condition known as wry nose syndrome which prevented the foal from nursing and receiving the vital colostrum that she needed after birth, thus making her chance of survival extremely slim.

That very same day, Theresa received a phone call from an individual expressing concern about the filly and her Momma, as they were in imminent danger of being shot that afternoon. Theresa immediately, contacted the owner to see if they would surrender Momma and baby to Beauty’s Haven and they were more than happy to oblige – it would save them the time and energy of having to dig a grave. Without delay, Theresa went to pick up Momma and her filly and transport them to the rescue.

Time was of the essence – the baby was several hours old and hadn’t received any nourishment or colostrum – she could not nurse due to her wry nose. Momma had obviously, given her baby all the nourishment she could in utero, as she, herself, was merely skin on bones and simply had no milk to offer her baby.

Both were promptly vetted and the filly received plasma and colostrum. Momma, who we lovingly, called ‘Momma Sue,’ was put on a re-feeding program. There are no words to describe how blessed we felt as we watched the look of worry and hunger in Momma’s Sue’s eyes morph into a look of gratefulness, comfort, and relief. It was obvious that she adored her baby girl.

On this very same day, Eight Belles, a determined and kind, steel-gray 3 year-old filly, ran in the Kentucky Derby against 19 colts. Against the odds, Eight Belles finished second on the 1 1/4 mile track, following the winner, Big Brown. Sadly, within seconds of crossing the finish line, Eight Belles broke down and had to be euthanized.

In Eight Belles’s memory, we named Momma Sue’s determined little filly, ‘Aaleyah Belle,’ who would have to overcome immeasurable odds in order to survive.

Aaleyah Belle, thankfully, was able to drink from a bottle. As soon as she was stable and stronger, she needed to have surgery at the University of Florida to correct her wry nose which would forever, improve her quality of life. A few weeks later, Aaleyah Belle, accompanied by her beloved Momma, was transported to UF where her nose would be surgically corrected, as much as possible, thus allowing her to run and play with all the other horses.

Her recovery was successful, and as she grew stronger and her breathing became easier, our sweet little girl started kicking up her heels. She showed the world and all those who loved her, a very special ‘Cricket Dance.’ Aaleyah became a dancer of joy, a spirited young girl with a full life ahead of her. Aaleyah Belle was born with an innate beauty, a beauty that encompasses the true meaning of grace, happiness, and love. Aaleyah is yet another, Beauty’s Haven miracle.

In Honor of Aaleyah’s 12th Birthday, a wonderful Auntie has come forth and is offering a Match Game whereby all donations up to $300 will be matched dollar for dollar, which will be applied to this week’s Hay Run.

If you would like to forward a donation in Honor of Aaleyah’s birthday, you may do so here on our website or via PayPalMe. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to ‘Aaleyah’s Birthday.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small.

Thank you, all, so very much!

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Niña truly gave us a scare today. She apparently got spooked by a sprinkler and took off running, then sadly, she slipped and fell and was unable to get up. We immediately ran some fluids and gave meds as per the vet’s instructions while we awaited his arrival.

Our poor girl was truly headed in the wrong direction but got a much-needed boost with some DMSO thanks to Dr. Becker, coupled with the power of prayer.

Niña is now resting comfortably and is tucked in for the night.

God is good. Believe.