This Memorial Day, Remember…

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

~John McCrae

Thank You!

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to our wonderful village of supporters, we have raised the necessary funds for last week’s hay run. We are so truly blessed by your love and support.

Love,
Theresa & Miles

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A Very Good Day!

Andrew, our wonderful farrier, and Dr. Elisabeth D’Agosto, one of our amazing vets, were both at the farm one day last week. We all appreciate their skills and time, very much! Miles needs to gain a few pounds but is doing well. Simba had a little cough but his lungs sounded good – winds here have been really bad for the last few days so it was likely due to dust that has blown everywhere. Simba is as precious as they come. Frodo, Jo, Peaches, and Beauty got red light treatments. Peaches also got to wear the Benefab blanket for awhile. It’s a size too small but we made do! It was really, a very good day!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Miles is Home

I’m not sure what his name will be until we get to know him a bit better. But until then, we’re calling him Miles. Miles is simply precious. He unloaded and settled into his paddock just fine. He walked around to check things out and took some time to watch the goats across the street. (Please click on the image above to view Miles on his first walkabout.)

Miles’s eyes are getting softer by the minute and they truly, express a sense of relief. I think he knows he’s going to be okay.

No more wandering aimlessly around country backroads for this boy. I don’t understand why his owner wouldn’t want him or to at least, find a good home for him vs letting him roam the streets. He is a bit underweight but we will be able to fix that in no time.

In loving memory of Penny, Miles now begins a new chapter in his life. I believe he will be just fine.

Many thanks to all who have donated to help this beautiful boy.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Another Chance

About two weeks ago, we were contacted by a number of people who wanted to make us aware of a horse that had been wandering the streets in a rural part of Levy County. The Sheriff’s Department had picked him up as a stray animal and issued a public notice in an effort to find the owner. The horse was also posted on NetPosse’s Facebook page, but no one came forward.

The Sheriff’s Department had stated in their public notice that if the horse was not claimed by a certain date, a public auction would be held and he would be sold to the highest bidder.

Since no one came forward, the auction was held this morning, which I attended, and thankfully, was able to secure this precious soul who needs a kind human touch and proper care.

I truly believe that our sweet Penny most definitely, had a hand in this!

We are reaching out for assistance to help with this boy’s initial vetting, dental, farrier and nutritional needs. In addition, if anyone would like to help by sponsoring him for one or more weeks/months for any amount, we would be forever grateful. If you wish to help, just click on the ‘Donate’ button below.

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Thank you all for your continued love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Godspeed, Sweet Penny

I’ve been putting off this post all evening – my heart is heavy. Penny was down this morning. I gave her pain meds and usually, after they kick in, she gets up with little assistance. This time, she needed more assistance and in the process of getting up, she twisted and you could see discomfort and uneasiness come over her. She wasn’t herself – she was uncomfortable and agitated. Penny is never agitated.

Before noon, Penny was down again. We were able to get her up again but she walked off and wanted to be left alone. She seemed more uncomfortable – her hips were sore and she was tense all over. She was weak in her hind end. She shifted her weight from one side to the other in her backend. We gave her some time but it didn’t help – she refused her meal, hay, and water. Penny made it clear that acceptance had set in and that she was tired.

We spoke with the vet and we both agreed that Penny’s quality of life had reached the line – we loved Penny enough to let her go.

Karen stayed with Nicky during the time that Dr. Templeton helped Penny transition to Rainbow Bridge and I never left Penny’s side. She got to hear many “I love you’s” as she left this world. It’s never, ever easy and each one takes a part of my heart with them when they go, yet a part of them always stays with me. We gave Nicky time with Penny this evening to help her understand what had happened, although I think she knew before we did that Penny needed release.

Penny was born blind 35 years ago and now she sees all of the colors in the rainbow. She was precious – a brave and gentle giant with the most loving, trusting soul. She will be in our hearts, always.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Shhhhh!

Since Mother’s Day is this weekend, me and my friends decided to surprise Mommy Theresa with something she really wants – a trailer load of hay! She always puts us before her own needs so we thought that surprising her with a gift of hay would truly make her heart sing!

Since we have only one bale of hay left, this will be a pretty big order. We hope to raise $1438 by Sunday, so if anyone would like to help us surprise Mommy Theresa, please click on the ‘Donate’ button below. And, if anyone would like to offer a Match Game, it would make us all so very happy!

Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day to all our Aunties!

Love,
Sassy Pants & the Gang

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Gratitude

Every year, in celebration of the birthday of Barbaro, our dear friend, Jamie Gillispie, lovingly lays red and white roses at the foot of his statue at the Kentucky Derby Museum located at Churchill Downs. Each rose is dedicated to the memory of a loved one, whether they be a person or a beloved pet.

This year our wonderful friend and supporter, Kathy Breakall, donated a rose in memory of a former Beauty’s Haven horse, Point to Ponder aka My Girl, who was injured while racing at Calder Race Track in 2008. She was transported to Ocala Equine Hospital where she underwent surgery to repair a slab fracture of the knee. My Girl was doing well and recovering nicely at Beauty’s Haven until the day the hardware in her knee failed. Tragically, there was nothing more we could do and we had no other choice than to let her go.

My Girl was beautiful, appreciative, brave and so full of life. She will forever remain in our hearts.

Thank you Kathy Breakall and Jamie Gillispie for honoring our beautiful girl.

*Please click on the image above to view a video of our breathtakingly gorgeous My Girl.*

Sincerely,
Theresa

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