BHFER Update 06/11/12

I apologize for it taking so many days for me to get an update out. The days seem long in this horrible heat but they are over before I’m ready for them to be over. There just are not enough hours in a day.

We received word yesterday evening that Heart is sick with aspiration pneumonia. He is a very special horse that so many people love – especially his very own human family. He is being treated with medications but needs prayers. We picked Heart up in January 2010 – he’d been abandoned on hundreds of acres. He called out to us that day to not leave him behind and, of course, we didn’t. He touched the hearts of many – especially Sam. Sam had lost his heart horse months before and had been looking for another friend. But none that he met touched him like Heart did. They were meant for each other. I checked on Heart tonight and his fever is down. It’s been up and down for days – please pray that it stays down this time and that he is on the road to recovery. Please pray for Heart.

Here is Heart with his human – Sam. And the 2nd picture is of Heart back in January 2010 on the day we met him – alone, thin, and longing for someone to love him.

The girls keep us laughing. They are really cute together. Today Domino took a little nap in the birthing stall with Lacey and Dora. Lacey is much more comfortable with Domino being around. Little Domino has no fear and is like a shadow. She’s been desensitized to just about everything.

Like his momma, Reva, Morning Star is stunning. Morning Star was born here almost 2 years ago. It’s time for him to get some training.

It took some time and coaxing to get him loaded but he got on, made the trip well, and has settled in at his foster home – this was his first time on a trailer.

Welcome home Baby Ray! He and Morning Star switched places at the foster home – Morning Star needs to learn a few things so Jenna will be working with him for awhile. He is going to love the one on one attention I know Jenna will be giving him. And he’ll be enjoying shade we are lacking here!

Indy was happy to see his friend and trotted around with Baby Ray to let everyone know Baby Ray was back. Indy is growing up too fast too! They are both very beautiful boys!

Legacy and Baby Girl in the background.

Missy getting her picture taken before her flymask goes on.

Lady Jane, Alyse, and Princess.

Lady Jane is so photogenic! She’s ready for her new forever home. She’s a very sweet and funny girl!

Princess and her pretty braids.

And little Domino is as cute as ever. She is simply spoiled by everyone!

Popper, Max, and MoonShadow in the back.

And they’re off!!! Legacy, Aaleyah Belle, Amadeus, and Silver Belle.

We are in need of a few things. It’s been awhile since I posted a needs list but here goes…

· Endure Fly Spray (flies are worse than every this year!)

· Disposable fly traps for the stalls and shelters (at least a dozen).

· Flymasks:

o Arabian short (2) and Arabian long (2)

o Horse short (4) and Horse long (2)

o Weanling (2)

o Horse extra large (2)

Note: Our preference to long nose masks are the Cashel long nose ones. Short masks work in Farnam Supermask II or Cashel brands. The Farnam ones with the double latch are great for some of our horses.

· Donations to help with hay (can be called directly into Larson’s at 867-8333 or Berrittini at 352-629-1447).

· Donations to help with vetting can be called directly into Peterson & Smith’s at 352-237-6151.

· Donations for fill sand – we have many areas that were recently washed out by the heavy rains.

· Donations to help with vaccinations.

All donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is too small. Donations are tax deductible and can also be made through our website at https://www.bhfer.org/donate.html. Please “share” us on your Facebook pages – we need help from others to be able to keep doing what we do!

It’s another busy week planned here. Some visitors appointments are scheduled (some are interested in adopting), some potential adoptions are in the works, new volunteer orientation today, etc. And the weather is horribly hot and humid.

Thank you all for continued support – God bless and have a great week!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org