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Please Help Sweet Amira

Amira is an Arabian mare who came to us in September, 2023, skin on bones. She had sores all over her frail body, her left ear was bent due to scar tissue and she had uveal cysts and scarring in both eyes. She was a mess, but she was, and continues to be, a truly beautiful soul as you can see in the video by clicking here or on the image above.

Amira’s rehabilitation went well and everyone simply loves her. We constantly monitor her allergies and eyes and treat her issues accordingly. Sadly, her left eye has progressively worsened, whereby, not only does she have little remaining vision, but she is quite uncomfortable as well. On Monday, she will be transported to EMCO for an eye enucleation which will, hopefully, provide her with great relief.

We are reaching out for help with her veterinary bill which is estimated to be $2000. If anyone would like to help, donations can be made simply by clicking on the ‘DONATE’ button below.

Thank you for your love and support and please keep sweet Amira in your prayers.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Such Very Good Boys


Some horses will test you, some will teach you,
And some will bring out the best in you.
These precious boys did it all. They will remain forever in our hearts.

This past month has been incredibly challenging as we continue to grieve the loss of Mishka and Dancer. Heartbreakingly, we recently had to say goodbye to two more cherished members of our herd, Bouie and Frodo. Bouie and Frodo were such good boys and it was so very hard to let them go. They have been inseparable companions since they joined our herd nearly twenty years ago. We’ve done everything in our power and beyond to keep them comfortable despite their health struggles, but the time had come to offer them our final act of love.

Bouie had bravely battled chronic founder and metabolic issues for years. Frodo, a survivor of an indirect lightning strike a few years back, had faced his own challenges, including founder and nerve damage from the incident, as well as COPD that developed from worsening allergies. Both have been cared for by the finest farriers, veterinarians, equine dentists, and a devoted care team, all of whom have ensured that these boys felt deeply loved every day. Recent semi-annual x-rays of their front feet confirmed that it was now time for Bouie and Frodo to join Mishka and Dancer at Rainbow Bridge. Please click here or on the image above to view our sweet boys just moments before their heavenly departure.

Though our hearts ache with this loss, the memories of Bouie, Frodo, Mishka, and Dancer will live on with us forever. We feel profoundly grateful for the time we were given with them. And I hold firm in the belief that we all will be reunited one day.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Mishka, Our Gentle Giant

In 2014, this majestic Percheron – truly a gentle giant – captured my heart during a chance drive past a kill buyer’s property. There he stood, huddled in the corner of a paddock by the road, his spirit visibly shattered. Drawn irresistibly to him, I saw beyond the unhealthy coat that masked his underweight frame: open sores marred his frail body, a heartbreaking testament to his suffering. He desperately needed help, and that’s our calling at Beauty’s Haven – to extend a lifeline to horses like him, pulling them from the brink and into a world of compassion and care.

We named him Mishka. He was vetted and his dental and feet needs were taken care of. We doctored his sores, tended to his feet, put him on a controlled diet, and showered him with love. Day by day he grew stronger, his spirit ignited, and he blossomed into a vibrant, loving horse that everyone simply adored.

Mishka was more than a survivor; he was a quiet and calming healer for countless people, dispensing the purest form of solace: boundless, unwavering love. He was also a devoted friend to all horses that came here as you can clearly see in the video by clicking on the image above.

I later discovered that Mishka was once owned by a renowned NBA star that once live in Florida, who undoubtedly never imagined his equine companion could fall into such dire straits. Regrettably, his story underscores the critical need to verify that anyone receiving your horse is fully dedicated to its lifelong well-being. Equally important, in my opinion, is ensuring that you, yourself, are prepared to offer a horse exemplary care throughout its entire life before ever acquiring one. It’s the sole reliable guarantee against your beloved horse ending up in a horrible situation such as Mishka did.

We were truly blessed to share so many precious years with this gentle giant, whose kind spirit touched us all. Though he battled chronic foot problems throughout his time with us, our devoted care team poured everything we had into easing his discomfort.

As the years took their toll and his struggles intensified, our hearts ached at the thought of losing him – but our love ran deeper still, guiding us to grant him the peace he deserved. Now, free from all pain, he runs alongside our cherished Beauty’s Haven herd that awaits us at Rainbow Bridge. Run free, beautiful boy. You shall forever remain in our hearts.

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Run Free, Beautiful Girl

Please keep Dancer in your prayers as she transitions to Rainbow Bridge. She rotated and sunk in her front foot and sadly, there was nothing more that we could do.

Run free, beautiful girl. You shall forever remain in our hearts.

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