A quick update from the weekend…
Amy got a makeover yesterday! Wanda and her daughter, Martina, did a great job clipping her and Amy behaved very well! She looks like a different horse! And she is much more comfortable. She knows she’s styling… And we saw the baby squirming!
Amy is a cutie pretending to be a Gypsy Vanner! Ariel is still shy but is getting better. We were told that both mares were bred last April. We’ll have mini babies at the Celebration of Life this year which is scheduled for April 20th!
Sisco was moved to a paddock with Genesis and Cisco – he has already let them know he is in charge!
Beautiful mares that are near and dear to me – Beauty, Princess, and Sunset is in the background.
Sachet, Noelle, Baby Girl, and Baby Ray is in the background munching on hay. Sachet and Noelle will be leaving for their new home together soon. I’m so happy that they get to stay together!
Sunset has a potential home! It would be a wonderful home and she’d get lots of attention and love – I’m so excited for her! She is just a doll!
Remember Starlight? She is adored and is one happy horse! This is what we want for all of them – a life of happiness with lots of TLC!
Genesis had visitors today which he loved – he adores human attention. When I told Grace she could get up on him she seemed surprised. He is a big teddy bear! Once Grace was up there, well, her smile says it all! She sat on him and hugged him and smiled and then hugged him some more. I think he may have a new home.
Gypsy is doing really well. We had some “play” times throughout the day and she didn’t misbehave at all. I groomed her and picked up and cleaned her front feet. I didn’t attempt her back feet yet – I was told they haven’t been trimmed because she will kick and I really wanted to end the day on a good note (for both of us). We’ll get to them at the right time. I was also warned to be careful when I take the halter off of her because she will turn and take off. This hasn’t happened yet. She just stands there looking like “what, we’re done already?” I’d walk away and she would follow. She is very attentive to what is going on around her and seems a bit insecure at times. Those long and pretty ears move all around constantly. Her eyes are soft and she seems content. And she is pretty vocal. Tomorrow we’ll do a little more as long as the weather is nice.
In less than 24 hours, with support from others, we made a difference to this beautiful soul. Gypsy will never be beaten with a 2 x 4 again. She will never again be at risk of being fed to big cats. She will not be put into any situation that would put her in harm’s way. I think she may have been pushed too hard and too fast. And I think that some of the things she did, well, she did them in self defense. It never ceases to amaze me how forgiving horses are. I think she is willing to start over again. We may have some bumps along the way but with time, patience, love, consistency, listening, and whispering – I think she will be ok.
Silver Belle and Rayo will be leaving to go to their new home together next week. We have many adoptions lined up – it’s going to be a tough few weeks as we see them go. But this is what we do and they all deserve their own human family. And it’s only because of help from others that we have been able to give these horses another chance – God bless you all!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Solace – a Sterling Heart Added
Current bid: $200. If bidding makes it to $250, a sterling heart with Solace’s name engraved on it will be added!!
The first bracelet, made by Lisa Austin of Crazy4ponytails, is made from the hair of Solace! The minimum bid is $40 and bidding increments are $5. Bidding will end 3-1-13!
Please remember to e-mail all bids to Melissa at bhfer.melissa@hotmail.com.
Please share because all money raised will go to the care of the horses at Beauty’s Haven! Happy Bidding!
Gypsy Today – Wednesday
Pictures from today…
Getting ready to go play.
I had been told to be careful when releasing her because she would turn and bolt. We have been working on halter on, off, release, and doing it all over again. So far, so good. Thankfully.
She got lots of praise. Released and more praise. And then she followed.
And she kept following. I like to teach them to come or follow when I tap my hand on my leg. Sometimes I don’t have much of a voice.
Hopefully she’ll continue to do good. There may very well be buttons I haven’t pushed yet. For now, we’ll continue to take it slow and keep building trust. I have seen her be uncomfortable with some noises which I guess are new to her. But if she is on the lead when she hears something new she just raises her head and goes on alert and freezes – she hasn’t tried to flee. Act like it’s nothing and she relaxes pretty quickly. She is more comfortable with me on her right side than she is her left – we’ll be working on that.
Thank you all for caring about her. I’m so very happy we were able to help her!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Gypsy Yesterday
I meant to send this out last night to our email distro list. Sorry it’s late…
Gypsy today… The weather wasn’t good but I spent a few minutes with her a few times throughout the day. She’s pretty much an “in your pocket” girl that greets me at the gate. I haven’t experienced any mean streaks with her yet – hopefully there won’t be any.
She’s curious about everything – she’s like a shadow.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Solace Bracelet Current Bid
Auction for Solace Horsehair Bracelet
Okay everyone, you have been waiting patiently, so here we go!
The first bracelet, made by Lisa Austin of Crazy4ponytails, is made from the hair of Solace and is 7.5 inches in length.
The minimum bid is $40 and bidding increments are $5. Bidding will end 3-3-13!
Current bid: $200
Please remember to E-mail all bids to bhfer.melissa
Please share because all money raised will go to the care of the horses at Beauty’s Haven!
Happy Bidding!
The Weekend – Gypsy and Others
A quick update from the weekend…
Amy got a makeover yesterday! Wanda and her daughter, Martina, did a great job clipping her and Amy behaved very well! She looks like a different horse! And she is much more comfortable. She knows she’s styling… And we saw the baby squirming!
Amy is a cutie pretending to be a Gypsy Vanner! Ariel is still shy but is getting better. We were told that both mares were bred last April. We’ll have mini babies at the Celebration of Life this year which is scheduled for April 20th!
Sisco was moved to a paddock with Genesis and Cisco – he has already let them know he is in charge!
Beautiful mares that are near and dear to me – Beauty, Princess, and Sunset is in the background.
Sachet, Noelle, Baby Girl, and Baby Ray is in the background munching on hay. Sachet and Noelle will be leaving for their new home together soon. I’m so happy that they get to stay together!
Sunset has a potential home! It would be a wonderful home and she’d get lots of attention and love – I’m so excited for her! She is just a doll!
Remember Starlight? She is adored and is one happy horse! This is what we want for all of them – a life of happiness with lots of TLC!
Genesis had visitors today which he loved – he adores human attention. When I told Grace she could get up on him she seemed surprised. He is a big teddy bear! Once Grace was up there, well, her smile says it all! She sat on him and hugged him and smiled and then hugged him some more. I think he may have a new home.
Gypsy is doing really well. We had some “play” times throughout the day and she didn’t misbehave at all. I groomed her and picked up and cleaned her front feet. I didn’t attempt her back feet yet – I was told they haven’t been trimmed because she will kick and I really wanted to end the day on a good note (for both of us). We’ll get to them at the right time. I was also warned to be careful when I take the halter off of her because she will turn and take off. This hasn’t happened yet. She just stands there looking like “what, we’re done already?” I’d walk away and she would follow. She is very attentive to what is going on around her and seems a bit insecure at times. Those long and pretty ears move all around constantly. Her eyes are soft and she seems content. And she is pretty vocal. Tomorrow we’ll do a little more as long as the weather is nice.
In less than 24 hours, with support from others, we made a difference to this beautiful soul. Gypsy will never be beaten with a 2 x 4 again. She will never again be at risk of being fed to big cats. She will not be put into any situation that would put her in harm’s way. I think she may have been pushed too hard and too fast. And I think that some of the things she did, well, she did them in self defense. It never ceases to amaze me how forgiving horses are. I think she is willing to start over again. We may have some bumps along the way but with time, patience, love, consistency, listening, and whispering – I think she will be ok.
Silver Belle and Rayo will be leaving to go to their new home together next week. We have many adoptions lined up – it’s going to be a tough few weeks as we see them go. But this is what we do and they all deserve their own human family. And it’s only because of help from others that we have been able to give these horses another chance – God bless you all!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Gypsy’s Freedom
The match game was completed – God bless and thank you everyone! Gypsy arrived late this evening. She has settled in and seems to be curious about everything. What a sweet girl she is! I was told she has coliced in the past so we’ll be keeping a close eye on her. She has pooped, she’s drinking, and she adores her hay.
That shroud of fear has started to fade and she does have a beautiful soul that is already starting to shine through. Someday soon I hope she will be free from the horrible memories of her past. She will never be beaten with a 2 x 4 or anything of the sort again. She is already loved.
It took her a little bit to realize the shelter wasn’t going to eat her up. I think she’ll be having some new experiences here.
Gypsy has been given the opportunity to start her life over again – without worry or fear. I’ll be spending some time with her to get to better know her over the next several days. Hopefully, we’ll figure out whatever issues she has and get to working on them.
Thank you all so very much for making it possible for Gypsy to have this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Gypsy’s Freedom
There is $490 left in the match game! Please help us to give Gypsy an opportunity to be free from her past and to start her life over again. She’s only 6 years old.
“What I saw in her eyes was a beautiful soul behind a look that is shrouded by fear – but a longing for freedom from her past.”
This beautiful artwork by Greg Ambrose is available for purchase in different size prints at: http://gra.photoshelter.com/image/I0000RExPbiWM2WM
Donations can be made via our website or our PayPal address Theresa. No amount is too small – donations are tax deductible. Thank you all so very much!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Gypsy’s Freedom….
A wonderful supporter has offered a $1000 match game to help Gypsy! For every dollar donated from this point forward the supporter will match it up to $1000. For example – donate $5 and it turns into $10! Donate $100 and it turns into $200!
What I saw in her eyes was a beautiful soul behind a look that is shrouded by fear – but a longing for freedom from her past.
Let’s give Gypsy that freedom…
PayPal address: theresa. Or donate via our website at https://www.bhfer.org/oldsite/donate.html
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
The mare going to big cats…
Yesterday I was contacted by the owner of a 6 yr old Saddlebred that I was told may be pregnant. The mare is at a trainer’s – they say she is “very dangerous” and “needs to go” and if we don’t take her she will go to big cats. I contacted a vet and made arrangements to meet him today so he could examine the mare. I wanted to observe her and learn as much as I could about her. Jenny said she would go with me so off we went this morning to meet this mare. It was an absolutely beautiful day. When I first saw the mare running today, an incredible feeling innocence came over me.
Her past is ugly – humans have molded her into the mare she is today. I’m told she has papers (but the previous owner wouldn’t give them up) and is a Saddlebred but I think there is some Arabian in her too. We’d like to help her but in order to do that we need help from others – she needs sponsors. At this time we are asking for pledges to help her. If anyone would like to help sponsor her please email me and put “GYPSY” in the subject line. Time is of the essence. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small but again, at this time, we are looking for pledges. Once (if) we know we have enough support we will ask that pledges be turned into donations. We’d like to get her here, safe, as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
“Dangerous” mare
Just got back to the rescue about an hour ago from meeting the “dangerous” mare – it’s been a long day. The mare (I’m told she is a Saddlebred) needs help – I will post more in a few minutes – I have a couple of things I must take care of and then I’ll be back to post more about her.
We are this mare’s last hope. I was told she is dangerous and would go to big cats – I’ve been promised a little time to see if we can help her. She is sedated in this picture – the vet palpated her and determined that she is not pregnant. Whew!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb