Just a short recap of the last few days. Dr. Bess came out and did some of the mini’s teeth. We had a horrible thunderstorm with torrential rains while she was here – lots of erosion. We’ll have to order a truckload of sand this week and a couple of pallets of sod. Due to the storm, Dr. Bess didn’t get to do all of the mini’s that needed to be done but she’ll be back soon to finish them up.
Several of the horses had pedicures and we’ve had visitors and some much needed extra help now then.
Penelope likes to serenade us each morning – she really loves her breakfast, and lunch, and dinner, and in-between snacks.
Little Penny is much smaller than she looks in her pictures! She’s tiny and seems so fragile – she’s only about 45 lbs. It’s hard to believe she’s the same age as Domino. Hopefully someday in the not too distant future they can play together.
Like momma, like daughter – both cute as a button!
Penny wasn’t very thrilled about getting a bath yesterday by Melissa and Jenny. We had lots going on here at the time but when I looked over at them during the bath time I wasn’t sure who was bathing who.
Melissa wanted me to look at the freshly bathed Penny and that is when we found them – lice! So then we had to ask poor little Penny to stand for over another hour or so in order to be clipped. But she was a very – she stood for us better than most horses her would have. She is thin – I’m sure having lice has something to do with her being anemic. We checked out her momma but I didn’t see any lice but she’ll get treated too. Penelope walked a little tender footed on her front feet after the rains. The farrier will be out soon to work on both of them. Penny’s feet are so long and her soles are very soft. I can’t wait until both her and her mom are feeling good.
Starbuck and Bella are doing very well. Bella is putting on weight but her topline is going to take some time. She’s about 20 years young and we suspect she’s had a few babies in her lifetime. She’s getting medication for being anemic and it seems to be helping. She’s more active and vocal.
And at the end of the yesterday I stopped and gave thanks for all of our many blessings when I saw a beautiful rainbow after the rain.
LadyBug looks great. She does, and likely always will, have a prominent top line. She’s had quite a few babies and muscling up in that area always seems to be the hardest on an older horse, IMO. She had been seen by a vet this past Thursday and was given vaccines – she was doing great. I took this picture of LadyBug this past Friday when I visited with her – she really looked good. Seeing her on Saturday morning was a different story – she looked to be very uncomfortable, even after giving her meds as instructed by Dr. Adam. Once he arrived and examined her treated her with fluids and more meds but the meds didn’t last long – he sent us to the hospital. There, she was given more fluids and observed for the rest of the day.
Late yesterday evening it was really good to get the phone call we’d been waiting for – Dr. Hughes called and said we could come pickup LadyBug! Today she passed oil, quite a bit of it, and this evening she went home (which is only about 5 minutes from the rescue). Thank all of you for your prayers.
On Saturday we had a cake for Kylie – one of our volunteers – she turned sweet 16 today!
It’s actually a little cool here this evening. Hopefully the temperatures this week won’t be as hot and humid as they have been. We’ve had quite a bit of rain – the grass is so beautiful. I wish it were like this all year around. But it won’t be and soon we’ll be starting fundraisers to help with winter hay. It’s going to be quite expensive.
We hope everyone has a wonderful week and I’ll try to update again in a couple of days. I’m off to bed early – I feel like I got run over by a truck and ache from head to toe. A good night’s sleep will likely do me good. I hope all of you have a good night too. And thank all of you for your prayers, good thoughts, and continued support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Beauty Today
Dr. Julia Simonson came out this evening to work on Beauty. After assessing her, Dr. Julia opted to do acupuncture and electro stimulation only. Beauty was simply too sore for anything more. After, once the needles were out, it was obvious that Beauty felt a little better. Not great, but somewhat better. She wasn’t as tense. She slowly walked out of her stall and grazed around the barn for a bit. She may have an abscess in her front right that is still being treated. Isn’t she beautiful?
Right now, she’s back in her stall munching on hay – she can come and go as she desires. Hopefully we will see more of improvement tomorrow. Please keep her in prayer – thank you!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Starbuck – nap time
Beauty needs prayers
I would like to ask for prayers for Beauty. Yesterday morning she was found planted to the ground. She did not want to put weight on her front right. We checked out her feet and cleaned them but didn’t find anything. I gave her some bute and we were able to get her to a stall. I checked her over and she was body sore. I don’t know if she did something in the middle of the night but I didn’t hear any of the horses running or anything. Last year she was injured – she had flipped over backwards and it took over a year to get her back to normal. She has been doing very well until yesterday. We soaked her front right thinking there may be an abscess. Last evening when I took her out of her stall she walked better. She stayed in the round pen last night. This morning I found her planted again. I’ve called a holistic vet to come to work on her. While it is possible she has an abscess that needs to come out, I think something more has happened and she may have reinjured herself – her body is sore to the touch. She isn’t feeling well – she did not even want to eat her breakfast this morning.
It’s because of this lovely mare that Beauty’s Haven got started. She is my heart horse. When she hurts, I hurt. Please keep her in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Morgan mare is here…
We picked a Morgan mare up today. She’s sweet but timid – you can tell she wants to trust. She will come around with a little time. She’s not a big girl, slightly underweight but not bad, her feet need to be trimmed, and she drops her food so her teeth likely need to be done. Her mane has been roached and her tail has been cut short – there’s not much there to swat the flies with but it will grow back over time. She’s reported to be about 20 years young.
She currently has one monthly sponsor – would anyone else like to help her? Any amount would be greatly appreciated and no amount is too small. Visit our “Donate” page at https://www.bhfer.org/donate.html to see the various methods that you can use to make a donation. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
BHFER Short Update 08/13/12
Good morning! I hope to put out a detailed update about what’s been going here over the past few days but for now here is little bit of news.
Our darling little donkey, Domino, will be going to Pam’s today. She will meet Pam’s donkey and get some needed training. It’s going to be quiet here without this little one – everyone loves Domino! She sure is a hoot! Call her name and she comes running!
Just want to let everyone know that little Starbuck and his mom, Bella, are both doing great! He’s pretty vocal and everyone loves him!
Have a wonderful day everyone!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Tomorrow – a big day!
Domino says “Good evening everyone – have a great night!”
We are trying to call it a day early tonight. Lots will be happening tomorrow – visitors and new volunteers for a day!
Hopefully the barn will be rid of all cobwebs by tomorrow evening! Chloe is leaving for school, Montana and Asiya are leaving for their new home, areas washed away by heavy rains are being filled in and some sod is being laid, horses are getting bathed, and much more! I don’t think I’ll be in the office much (yeah!).
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Willow’s Vet Exam
Dr. Meeks was out to examine Willow yesterday. Her skin issues are likely allergies. There were HUGE black horseflies where she came from which were constantly biting her. We don’t have them here (we have the little pesky flies) so hopefully that will help to resolve the allergy issue. Her blood work came back with a few highs and lows. Nothing alarming but we’ll be working on her allergies and improving her overall immune system. She really is a sweet mare.
Willow is still in need of sponsors. If anyone would like to help please visit the “Donate” page on our website at www.bhfer.org. No amount is too small and every donation is greatly appreciated! God bless and have a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Montana, Asiya, Baby Passion, and a new arrival…
Some good news to share…
Montana and Asiya have been adopted – together! These two have waited for quite awhile to find homes but it’s been worth the wait! It’s hard to find homes for any horse but to find a home for two together is just awesome! And they will only be about 2 hours from the rescue. Congratulations Asiya, Montana, and Lexi! This beautiful photo of them was taken of them a few days ago by Stephanie Colleen, professional photographer.
Meet our latest arrival. She is a 5 year old TWH mare that needs help for some medical issues. Dr. Ryan will be out tomorrow to examine her and run some blood work.
She is a bit underweight and she has open sores all over (mostly on her left side, face, neck, hips, and tail) that are itching her terribly to the point where she is mutilating herself trying to find relief. It may be allergies but we will know more tomorrow after Dr. Ryan examines her.
She lived alone. However, there was a stud that lived in a nearby farm that jumped the fence to get to her a few months ago. We don’t know if she was bred or not. Would anyone like to help us to help her? We were not planning on bringing another in at this time but once I met this sweet mare and saw how much she needed help I couldn’t turn her away. Knowing Montana and Asiya are leaving made the decision easier.
If anyone would like to help you can do so via various methods available through our “Donate” page on our website. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. Donations can also be called directly into the vet’s office at 352-237-6151. No amount is too small and donations are tax deductible. Thank you all for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Baby Passion got her angel wings on August 7th, 2010. She was only a few days old.
We love you Passion, always.
BHFER Update 08/05/12
Just a short recap of the last few days. Dr. Bess came out and did some of the mini’s teeth. We had a horrible thunderstorm with torrential rains while she was here – lots of erosion. We’ll have to order a truckload of sand this week and a couple of pallets of sod. Due to the storm, Dr. Bess didn’t get to do all of the mini’s that needed to be done but she’ll be back soon to finish them up.
Several of the horses had pedicures and we’ve had visitors and some much needed extra help now then.
Penelope likes to serenade us each morning – she really loves her breakfast, and lunch, and dinner, and in-between snacks.
Little Penny is much smaller than she looks in her pictures! She’s tiny and seems so fragile – she’s only about 45 lbs. It’s hard to believe she’s the same age as Domino. Hopefully someday in the not too distant future they can play together.
Like momma, like daughter – both cute as a button!
Penny wasn’t very thrilled about getting a bath yesterday by Melissa and Jenny. We had lots going on here at the time but when I looked over at them during the bath time I wasn’t sure who was bathing who.
Melissa wanted me to look at the freshly bathed Penny and that is when we found them – lice! So then we had to ask poor little Penny to stand for over another hour or so in order to be clipped. But she was a very – she stood for us better than most horses her would have. She is thin – I’m sure having lice has something to do with her being anemic. We checked out her momma but I didn’t see any lice but she’ll get treated too. Penelope walked a little tender footed on her front feet after the rains. The farrier will be out soon to work on both of them. Penny’s feet are so long and her soles are very soft. I can’t wait until both her and her mom are feeling good.
Starbuck and Bella are doing very well. Bella is putting on weight but her topline is going to take some time. She’s about 20 years young and we suspect she’s had a few babies in her lifetime. She’s getting medication for being anemic and it seems to be helping. She’s more active and vocal.
And at the end of the yesterday I stopped and gave thanks for all of our many blessings when I saw a beautiful rainbow after the rain.
LadyBug looks great. She does, and likely always will, have a prominent top line. She’s had quite a few babies and muscling up in that area always seems to be the hardest on an older horse, IMO. She had been seen by a vet this past Thursday and was given vaccines – she was doing great. I took this picture of LadyBug this past Friday when I visited with her – she really looked good. Seeing her on Saturday morning was a different story – she looked to be very uncomfortable, even after giving her meds as instructed by Dr. Adam. Once he arrived and examined her treated her with fluids and more meds but the meds didn’t last long – he sent us to the hospital. There, she was given more fluids and observed for the rest of the day.
Late yesterday evening it was really good to get the phone call we’d been waiting for – Dr. Hughes called and said we could come pickup LadyBug! Today she passed oil, quite a bit of it, and this evening she went home (which is only about 5 minutes from the rescue). Thank all of you for your prayers.
On Saturday we had a cake for Kylie – one of our volunteers – she turned sweet 16 today!
It’s actually a little cool here this evening. Hopefully the temperatures this week won’t be as hot and humid as they have been. We’ve had quite a bit of rain – the grass is so beautiful. I wish it were like this all year around. But it won’t be and soon we’ll be starting fundraisers to help with winter hay. It’s going to be quite expensive.
We hope everyone has a wonderful week and I’ll try to update again in a couple of days. I’m off to bed early – I feel like I got run over by a truck and ache from head to toe. A good night’s sleep will likely do me good. I hope all of you have a good night too. And thank all of you for your prayers, good thoughts, and continued support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
LadyBug Update
Ladybug was oiled again at the hospital and she got more fluids. She did not have to have more pain meds so the vet released her late this evening. She has settled into a stall. She isn’t happy that she can’t be fed yet – oil needs to start passing. It is really good to see her feeling better – she gave us all quite the scare today. We thank everyone for your prayers and good thoughts and ask that you keep them coming.
We’d also like to ask that you include a mare that belongs to Janis (one of our volunteers) and her husband, Don. The TB mare, Determined Gal, is 7 months pregnant and had colic surgery yesterday.
Colic sure is an awful thing. Will update tomorrow. Good night everyone.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org