It’s been a long day here. Well, a long couple of days really. Dr. Ryan is off for the weekend so Dr. Eric Evans came out to treat Magic today. Once again, Magic did really well and we’re very proud of him. He was refluxed and oiled. A catheter was inserted so I could run him fluids. It’s thought that he has an impaction. He is passing poop but it’s pretty dry. There was nothing alarming in Magic’s blood work yesterday or today which is good.
There were guns being shot down the road from us today. I guess it’s hunting season for something.
It didn’t rain here today. But look what I found when I looked out to check on Magic – a beautiful double rainbow that started, or stopped, in the field next to Magic!
Just got finished running Magic a few more bags of fluids. Bob and I are both pretty tired and need to get a few hours of sleep. Barbara is here this weekend. Dr. Eric will likely be out again tomorrow.
I’ll update again tomorrow.
Have a blessed night everyone. Please continue to keep Magic in your prayers. Thank you.
Magic was up and down again late evening. No rolling or pawing. I spoke with Dr. Ryan and gave Magic some Banamine. He seems comfortable now.
Tonight, for the first time since this all started, I heard some tummy sounds. I’ll update again in the morning. Have a good night everyone. Thank you for your continued prayers.
So glad to report that Magic has passed poop – twice! We don’t see any oil yet but it’s coming! He’s going to be ok. He just has to be!
Please check out the auction item posted this afternoon on our Facebook pages of a beautiful new leather headstall with "Bling" on it! It was graciously donated by Valerie Carter. Funds will be used to help to pay Magic’s vet bill.
Prayers answered! I’m a very proud momma! One of the things I really like about Dr. Ryan Meeks is that he listens. He understands that I know Magic better than anyone. We did things just the way I suggested in order to keep Magic calm and it went great. When Magic started to get a little upset I asked Dr. Ryan to leave the stall. Magic settled, I reassured him all was well, and then Dr. Ryan came back in. We did that a couple of times and Magic finally calmed. Dr. Ryan agrees that nobody knows their horse better than the primary caregiver. Listening to your horse is just as important as whispering, IMO. Magic was refluxed and oiled. Blood was drawn for various tests.
Dr. Ryan has been very patient with Magic in trying to earn his trust over the past few years and today was a major breakthrough. The last time Dr Ryan tried to work with Magic, Magic almost went over a round pen panel. Magic is not a “normal” horse and can’t be treated as such. He was mentally scared for life before coming to the rescue. He will never forget the things done to him in the past but he is learning to forgive. Bob and Jenny stayed just outside Magic’s area and did just what was asked – I don’t think it could have gone any better. Patience, trust, and teamwork go a long way!
He needs to pass poop. It’s been over 15 hours since he last pooped.
Thank you all for caring – please keep Magic in your prayers. He’s not out of the woods by far.
Please pray for Magic. He’s been colicing since last evening. He was passing poop but seemed gassy. After getting some medications he seemed tired but more comfortable. Jenny came and sat with him from about 10:30 last night until 2:00 am so we could get a couple of hours of sleep. But then Magic took a turn for the worse around 5 am. We are waiting for Dr. Ryan. He’s been out on colic’s all night – he’s treated 6 colic’s in the last 24 hours. I won’t be in the office again today but will have my phone.
Most of you know that Magic won’t accept handling by others. We’re working through some of this and he is better. Last night I had to give him his meds but now we need Magic to accept Dr. Ryan. Please pray that he will allow Dr. Ryan to do what is needed to get him better. I’m on my way back out now to sit with him. He’s down resting. He looks tired and I’m sure he is we all are. If I get him up he will walk a little and then lay back down. Please keep us in your prayers. This horse went through hell and back before he came to the rescue. And as you can imagine, I love this horse tremendously. Many do.
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It is my understanding that networking efforts have paid off and that the gelding is being picked up tonight. Keeping him in my prayers though! From the person that came across this horse and called to see if we could help to everyone that has networked and helped in some way – God bless and thank you all!
If you shared it out please share this latest news too so efforts be channeled to the next one that may need help!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Donate: www.bhfer.org/donate.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
She earned her wings on September 7th, 2012. I sent this out separate because I want to share the inside of a beautiful card that we recently received from her care team at UF. Ambrosia was loved and she knew it. She had a love for life that was larger than life itself.
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I don’t want to let this month end without remembering those that have crossed Rainbow Bridge during the month of September since we stood up BH in 2006.
Doc and Sunny – these were Easter saves from a local auction. Sunny crossed in 2009 and Doc in 2010.
Sparky – a New Holland save. Sparky crossed in 2008.
Admiral – a TB gelding that couldn’t overcome the abuse he suffered before coming to us. Admiral left us this time last year.
And Point to Ponder aka “My Girl” – a beautiful TB filly gave it her best shot after breaking down at Calder. She crossed in 2008.
Here is a tribute that was made for My Girl but it applies to all that have, and will, cross before us. Letting go is hard, even if it is the right thing to do. We were very blessed to be part of their life – if only for a little while. [youtube http://youtube.com/w/?v=hnQAlC7-vng]
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Several students from the University of Florida came yesterday to help out. It was a beautiful day and by the end of it most of the horses had gotten a bath which they really needed. In some cases I think the humans got more wet than the horse!
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Lots of hooficures were done – having extra hands really helped!
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Blanket storage bins were cleaned and hiding spiders were vacuumed up!
This has got to be one of the most incredible inventions ever! A backpack vacuum that is lightweight enough that I am even comfortable wearing it! A great way to get up the cobwebs, hoof shavings, etc. instead of sweeping and/or blowing them with the leaf blower which makes horrible dust. And with the extension tools you don’t even have to get near the spiders! LOL! Check it out – it’s got a HEPA filter and is super awesome. Everyone should have one of these – the company website is www.pro-team.com. Or see them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ProTeamVacuums – if you go to August 14th, 2012 you’ll see me checking it out – thank you Janis, Don, Cary, and ProTeam!
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And at the end of the day we got to do the UF Gator Chomp! To everyone that made yesterday possible – thank you SO much!
We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and that the upcoming week is full of many blessings – God bless!
Magic Update Saturday evening
It’s been a long day here. Well, a long couple of days really. Dr. Ryan is off for the weekend so Dr. Eric Evans came out to treat Magic today. Once again, Magic did really well and we’re very proud of him. He was refluxed and oiled. A catheter was inserted so I could run him fluids. It’s thought that he has an impaction. He is passing poop but it’s pretty dry. There was nothing alarming in Magic’s blood work yesterday or today which is good.
There were guns being shot down the road from us today. I guess it’s hunting season for something.
It didn’t rain here today. But look what I found when I looked out to check on Magic – a beautiful double rainbow that started, or stopped, in the field next to Magic!
Just got finished running Magic a few more bags of fluids. Bob and I are both pretty tired and need to get a few hours of sleep. Barbara is here this weekend. Dr. Eric will likely be out again tomorrow.
I’ll update again tomorrow.
Have a blessed night everyone. Please continue to keep Magic in your prayers. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Donate: www.bhfer.org/donate.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Magic Update 9:45 pm
Magic was up and down again late evening. No rolling or pawing. I spoke with Dr. Ryan and gave Magic some Banamine. He seems comfortable now.
Tonight, for the first time since this all started, I heard some tummy sounds. I’ll update again in the morning. Have a good night everyone. Thank you for your continued prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Donate: www.bhfer.org/donate.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Magic Update 5:50 pm
So glad to report that Magic has passed poop – twice! We don’t see any oil yet but it’s coming! He’s going to be ok. He just has to be!
Please check out the auction item posted this afternoon on our Facebook pages of a beautiful new leather headstall with "Bling" on it! It was graciously donated by Valerie Carter. Funds will be used to help to pay Magic’s vet bill.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Donate: www.bhfer.org/donate.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Magic Update
Prayers answered! I’m a very proud momma! One of the things I really like about Dr. Ryan Meeks is that he listens. He understands that I know Magic better than anyone. We did things just the way I suggested in order to keep Magic calm and it went great. When Magic started to get a little upset I asked Dr. Ryan to leave the stall. Magic settled, I reassured him all was well, and then Dr. Ryan came back in. We did that a couple of times and Magic finally calmed. Dr. Ryan agrees that nobody knows their horse better than the primary caregiver. Listening to your horse is just as important as whispering, IMO. Magic was refluxed and oiled. Blood was drawn for various tests.
Dr. Ryan has been very patient with Magic in trying to earn his trust over the past few years and today was a major breakthrough. The last time Dr Ryan tried to work with Magic, Magic almost went over a round pen panel. Magic is not a “normal” horse and can’t be treated as such. He was mentally scared for life before coming to the rescue. He will never forget the things done to him in the past but he is learning to forgive. Bob and Jenny stayed just outside Magic’s area and did just what was asked – I don’t think it could have gone any better. Patience, trust, and teamwork go a long way!
He needs to pass poop. It’s been over 15 hours since he last pooped.
Thank you all for caring – please keep Magic in your prayers. He’s not out of the woods by far.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Donate: www.bhfer.org/donate.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Magic – We need Prayers
Please pray for Magic. He’s been colicing since last evening. He was passing poop but seemed gassy. After getting some medications he seemed tired but more comfortable. Jenny came and sat with him from about 10:30 last night until 2:00 am so we could get a couple of hours of sleep. But then Magic took a turn for the worse around 5 am. We are waiting for Dr. Ryan. He’s been out on colic’s all night – he’s treated 6 colic’s in the last 24 hours. I won’t be in the office again today but will have my phone.
Most of you know that Magic won’t accept handling by others. We’re working through some of this and he is better. Last night I had to give him his meds but now we need Magic to accept Dr. Ryan. Please pray that he will allow Dr. Ryan to do what is needed to get him better. I’m on my way back out now to sit with him. He’s down resting. He looks tired and I’m sure he is we all are. If I get him up he will walk a little and then lay back down. Please keep us in your prayers. This horse went through hell and back before he came to the rescue. And as you can imagine, I love this horse tremendously. Many do.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Donate: www.bhfer.org/donate.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Gelding Update
It is my understanding that networking efforts have paid off and that the gelding is being picked up tonight. Keeping him in my prayers though! From the person that came across this horse and called to see if we could help to everyone that has networked and helped in some way – God bless and thank you all!
If you shared it out please share this latest news too so efforts be channeled to the next one that may need help!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Donate: www.bhfer.org/donate.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Help Needed ASAP – Christmas, FL
We have an emergency situation in Christmas, FL. The information I’m providing was passed on to us – we have not seen this horse personally.
Appendix gelding – around 20 years old.
Has diarrhea that looks to have some blood in it.
Looks to be a 1 on the Henneke scale.
The owner wants to surrender him now.
Is there anyone that can help? It makes me sad to say this but we are full.
If anyone can help please contact Melissa at bhfer.melissa.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Now going into October – Ambrosia’s loss is still fresh
She earned her wings on September 7th, 2012. I sent this out separate because I want to share the inside of a beautiful card that we recently received from her care team at UF. Ambrosia was loved and she knew it. She had a love for life that was larger than life itself.
And we all agree that she was quite the mare.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Leaving September – may we remember…
I don’t want to let this month end without remembering those that have crossed Rainbow Bridge during the month of September since we stood up BH in 2006.
Doc and Sunny – these were Easter saves from a local auction. Sunny crossed in 2009 and Doc in 2010.
Sparky – a New Holland save. Sparky crossed in 2008.
Admiral – a TB gelding that couldn’t overcome the abuse he suffered before coming to us. Admiral left us this time last year.
And Point to Ponder aka “My Girl” – a beautiful TB filly gave it her best shot after breaking down at Calder. She crossed in 2008.
Here is a tribute that was made for My Girl but it applies to all that have, and will, cross before us. Letting go is hard, even if it is the right thing to do. We were very blessed to be part of their life – if only for a little while. [youtube http://youtube.com/w/?v=hnQAlC7-vng]
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Some pics from yesterday
Several students from the University of Florida came yesterday to help out. It was a beautiful day and by the end of it most of the horses had gotten a bath which they really needed. In some cases I think the humans got more wet than the horse!
Lots of hooficures were done – having extra hands really helped!
Blanket storage bins were cleaned and hiding spiders were vacuumed up!
This has got to be one of the most incredible inventions ever! A backpack vacuum that is lightweight enough that I am even comfortable wearing it! A great way to get up the cobwebs, hoof shavings, etc. instead of sweeping and/or blowing them with the leaf blower which makes horrible dust. And with the extension tools you don’t even have to get near the spiders! LOL! Check it out – it’s got a HEPA filter and is super awesome. Everyone should have one of these – the company website is www.pro-team.com. Or see them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ProTeamVacuums – if you go to August 14th, 2012 you’ll see me checking it out – thank you Janis, Don, Cary, and ProTeam!
And at the end of the day we got to do the UF Gator Chomp! To everyone that made yesterday possible – thank you SO much!
We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and that the upcoming week is full of many blessings – God bless!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org