In Honor
“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”
~ Abraham Lincoln
Sassy, Lily & Warrior who are being such good helpers, have asked that I post a message on their behalf.
Hey Everyone!
The Littles here, kicking off a new campaign, “Wriggly Wednesday.” And since we are the first group on the list, we are hoping that our aunties and/or uncles will come forth to sponsor one Zoetis Quest Plus Gel Dewormer and Boticide Kit which will help keep us all healthy and safe. The cost per kit is $17, but since we are little, one kit provides enough wormer for the three of us. The big horses, however, will need one kit each and big beautiful Addi will need more than one kit.
Addi, Peaches, Valley Girl and Bae all have sponsors so far. If you would like to sponsor a wormer kit for another Beauty’s Haven horse, donkey or mule, as listed below, it would make us all so very happy indeed. Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below!
*Please note that the paired equines require just one wormer kit.
Aaleyah Belle
Amira
Beau
*CaryLou & Lucy
Cowboy
Dani
*Ebony & Luiji
Elka
Ford
*JoJo & Jazzy
Jo
Kalista
Magic
Mo
Tobias
Walker
Willow
Thank you!
Love,
Sassy, Lily & Warrior
Our first ‘Farrier Friday’ of May is upon us and we are hoping that our wonderful little village of supporters will come forth and help sponsor a hooficure for their favorite member of our beloved little herd so they can all have ‘Pretty Feet’ on Mother’s Day!
The average cost per hooficure is $45, so if you could help these sweet horses, donkeys or mule have ‘Pretty Feet’, it would make us all so very happy indeed! Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below. If you are unable to assist at this time, we truly understand, but we would be forever grateful if you could share this need amongst family and friends.
Thank you all, for your love and support and Happy Mother’s Day!
Yesterday was yet another busy day. Dr. Julia came out to run blood work on Peaches, Addi, JoJo, Jazzy, Valley Girl, Danni, Mo, Skye, and Walker, whilst some of the boys had their sheaths cleaned. JoJo and Jazzy were not at all happy about their procedures and were still pouting about it last night!
And now for some not so good news. Jo was kicked late last week and the next day, the area where she was injured was swollen. We monitored her temperature and appetite, both of which have been normal, but as the swelling continued to worsen, we opted to proceed on the side of caution and have her tested, and when the results came back, our fears were confirmed – Jo had Pigeon Fever.
“Pigeon fever in horses is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, commonly causing large, painful abscesses in the pectoral muscles (chest), abdomen, or inguinal area, often peaking in warm/dry seasons. Transmitted via flies and contaminated soil/wounds, it requires isolation, careful drainage of abscesses, and prompt veterinary care to prevent severe, long-term complications.”
Pigeon Fever does not pose a danger exclusively to horses however, as other animals including cows, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, etc. are also susceptible to this insidious disease.
Since we have had no horses enter of leave the farm for several months, the extremely dry conditions have most assuredly, contributed to Pigeon Fever resurfacing from beneath the ground once again this year. The vet will be back this evening to lance and drain the injury on Jo’s chest and fluids will be collected. Our bio-security protocol has been activated, with foot baths, gloves and fly-control measures in place.
Jo lives with Valley Girl, another senior mare. Valley Girl was the first horse who was stricken with Pigeon Fever in January 2025 and the last to recover from it in June 2025. She, thankfully, has not presented with symptoms at this time.
Lastly, if you would like to contribute toward our beloved little herd’s ongoing medical expenses, it would be so greatly appreciated. Just click on the ’Donate’ button below. If you are unable to contribute at this time, however, we ask that you please send prayers for rain, Jo to quickly recover (she’s almost 40 years old!), and no spread of Pigeon Fever.