The Racking horse mare had a quite day. She rested a lot – it was a beautiful day to just lay in the sun and just “be”. She is drinking much better and is passing poop just fine. The vet told us yesterday that he’s been responding to a lot of colic calls because of the drastic changes in weather. It has been in the low 30’s at night and up into the mid 70’s during the day. I told this mare not to listen – that colic is not an option here. She looked at me like I was nuts but that is fine. If she doesn’t know what colic is we don’t want her to find out. J
Her walk is unsteady. It scares me and sometimes I find myself holding my breath afraid she is going to fall. Her eyes are so deep and kind. Today she was curious about her surroundings and actually whinnied once when I went by her paddock. I find myself wanting to wrap our arms around her and not let go. I wish I could take away things done, or not done, to her. Maybe, in time, the memories of hunger and neglect will diminish. Her coat is so very thick and I’m glad. I can’t imagine how cold she would have felt without it.
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These feet are going to be taken care of in the morning.
Dr. Ryan will also be coming tomorrow to examine her and run some blood tests. Thank you to everyone that has helped with this mare – we appreciate everyone caring and sharing. She has a long way to go. We use the UC Davis refeeding program and we go slow and steady with just about everything. When a horse loses 50% of its body weight chances of recovery are slim to none. She taped in at just under 700 lbs. More than I thought she would but I can tell you most of that is bone. Even as she puts on weight and as time goes by we won’t know for awhile if the effects of starvation have impacted her heart, etc. She is said to be about 10 years old. We’ll know better tomorrow. One of the things I love to do the most is to sit and observe a horse alone and/or in a herd – I learn about each one of them this way so if something is ever not right I have a better chance at noticing it and responding.
I’ve got to call it a day – I’m simply beat. But tomorrow we have volunteers in the morning which is a very good thing – we were alone today. God bless and I’ll update again tomorrow with pictures.
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
horseandman.com Correction!!! And Noelle!
Oops – I learned my lesson this morning – scroll all the way down before acting! L The emaciated mare that is 1 of 3 horses we are picking up today that is said to be a retired barrel racer (she has been neglected more than once) is also on the Horse & Man list today – we’ve named her Noelle. Between them are two beautiful horses saved from euthanasia. Many thanks to Dawn for including Hollie and Noelle!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
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horseandman.com HOLLIE Gift Cert
Hollie is today’s Horse and Man Gift Certificate horsey….
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Urgent – Trio Needs Help – Christmas Save
I find myself reaching out to you all again for help. I got the call this afternoon – three horses are going to be sized by AC tomorrow if we don’t take them. The ACO told me they have been rescued in the past and here they are needing help again. I’ll be darned if they are going to be put into another bad or iffy situation! There are 2 QH’s and a Morgan. They are ages 8, 12, and 13.
Please help by becoming a foster for one or more of these horses – be it a onetime donation or a commitment to make a monthly donation to help. If anyone can help please email me ASAP with “Holiday Trio” in the subject line. Let’s pull together and help these horses to have the same chance Hollie got. Hollie is doing well. Her teeth were done today and she is quite amazed with her “new” mouth. We can’t help these horses without help from others. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. All donations are appreciated. God bless and thank you.
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
Purina Rewards Coupons
Thank you to those that have forwarded me a link to your coupons but I can’t print them. I was able to print 2 today but that was it – we’ll use those bags up tomorrow. We go through 1.5 bags a day. I hate to ask you to print and mail the coupons but that’s what we need. And for those that don’t know – you can usually print the coupons twice. Our mailing address is BHFER, PO Box 53, Morriston, FL 32668. Thank you!
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
Christmas Runner for Hollie!
“Look at what Auntie Sue Griesser made to help with my medical bills – a beautiful decorative Christmas table runner! Mommy Theresa brought it out and showed it to me and it looks so lovely!”
Minimum bid $25. Bid increments of $5. Please E-mail all bids to bhfer.melissa. Bidding ends 12-12-12.
“Happy bidding and good luck everyone!!”
Thank you – from Hollie!
Hollie’s Ultrasound
Dr. Ryan was out to ultrasound Hollie this afternoon. She was a very cooperative girl as we expected she would be. The ultrasound showed scar tissue around her lungs – evidence of past issues (likely pneumonia/pleuritis). She does have a bit of a temperature today which we are monitoring.
Hollie has a good appetite and is drinking fine. I’ll try to update again tonight. There is so much to do and not enough daylight anymore!
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
A note from Hollie…
11/28/12
“Hi – my name is Hollie! I’ve only been here a couple of days but I sure do like it! I have food, fresh water, shelter, a nice blanket for cool times, and an even thicker blanket for cold times. I get treats, lots of hugs, I get groomed, and I get warm mashes! There is a little mini named Peggy Sue in a paddock across from me that I’ve made friends with. She says I’m safe here and that I’ll never be forced to do anything again and she says I’ll never be hungry again!”
“I’ve had to pull buggies and I’ve carried people on my back almost all of my life. I did everything I was told to do and I tried hard to make the humans happy. But because I didn’t know any better – I didn’t realize how bad I was until I came here and started getting good care. When Pam came to where I was living I didn’t know I would be leaving with her. She asked my owner what my name was and he said I didn’t have one. I wrenched when he offered to hitch me up so he could show Pam how I work under harness. And then he offered to saddle and ride me. My body just isn’t up for that anymore but had I been told to do it I would have. Pam declined the offers and told him she just wanted to get me loaded and headed home. Home? I was afraid and curious at the same time! Once on the trailer Pam told me that I was going to a place where I’d be loved and properly cared for by many humans! She told me about my new human family and it sounded really good – I just couldn’t believe it! And she told me that I’d have an extended family from all over the place! It was a long trip but it was worth it. I don’t know how much longer I could have made the humans at my old home happy by working – it was just getting hard.“
“I admit that I do have aches and pains from old injuries and from just getting older I suppose. I didn’t know they could feel better until now. Yesterday a nice man took my shoes off and trimmed my feet. I was a bit scared but after I knew he was going to be gentle and not pull my legs in ways that would hurt I felt much better. And Dr. Ryan – he’s very kind and has easy hands. Everyone here has only touched me with kindness. The other horses here are all happy and it’s just a dream come true! I’m still feeling a bit poorly but Dr. Ryan is going to come back tomorrow with a machine to look at my lungs. I am so glad to be here – I feel very blessed. I am going to do everything I can to try to get better – I love life and now I just get to live it! Theresa has promised that humans won’t demand that I work again. Maybe someday I’ll want to carry a little one around on my back for just a bit – we’ll just have to wait and see. I’ve got a good home now and humans that love me and care about me – what a wonderful holiday season this is going to be! Thank you all so much!”
Sincerely,
Hollie
A WAY TO HELP!
If you are looking for ways to help Beauty’s Haven Equine Rescue, but do not have the extra money, don’t worry, you can donate your old cell phones to us!
We are participating in a recycling program and if we get so many donated to us, we are entered into various drawings for gift cards.
If we win, the money will go straight to the horse’s care!! So, if you have cell phones to donate, please e-mail me at bhfer.melissa!!"
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
Racking Mare Has a Name – Hollie!
11/28/12
The name Hollie came to me when I spent some time with her. So, welcome Hollie!
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
Racking mare update 11/26/12 pm
The Racking horse mare had a quite day. She rested a lot – it was a beautiful day to just lay in the sun and just “be”. She is drinking much better and is passing poop just fine. The vet told us yesterday that he’s been responding to a lot of colic calls because of the drastic changes in weather. It has been in the low 30’s at night and up into the mid 70’s during the day. I told this mare not to listen – that colic is not an option here. She looked at me like I was nuts but that is fine. If she doesn’t know what colic is we don’t want her to find out. J
Her walk is unsteady. It scares me and sometimes I find myself holding my breath afraid she is going to fall. Her eyes are so deep and kind. Today she was curious about her surroundings and actually whinnied once when I went by her paddock. I find myself wanting to wrap our arms around her and not let go. I wish I could take away things done, or not done, to her. Maybe, in time, the memories of hunger and neglect will diminish. Her coat is so very thick and I’m glad. I can’t imagine how cold she would have felt without it.
These feet are going to be taken care of in the morning.
Dr. Ryan will also be coming tomorrow to examine her and run some blood tests. Thank you to everyone that has helped with this mare – we appreciate everyone caring and sharing. She has a long way to go. We use the UC Davis refeeding program and we go slow and steady with just about everything. When a horse loses 50% of its body weight chances of recovery are slim to none. She taped in at just under 700 lbs. More than I thought she would but I can tell you most of that is bone. Even as she puts on weight and as time goes by we won’t know for awhile if the effects of starvation have impacted her heart, etc. She is said to be about 10 years old. We’ll know better tomorrow. One of the things I love to do the most is to sit and observe a horse alone and/or in a herd – I learn about each one of them this way so if something is ever not right I have a better chance at noticing it and responding.
I’ve got to call it a day – I’m simply beat. But tomorrow we have volunteers in the morning which is a very good thing – we were alone today. God bless and I’ll update again tomorrow with pictures.
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