I must apologize for this long overdue update regarding the happenings at Beauty’s Haven. As always, we have been extremely busy tending to farm chores as well as to the needs of our beloved little herd.
Dr. Julia was out last week to run some tests on Luiji and check upon Addi’s neck sore which simply, does not want to heal. Thankfully, it is getting better. Addi truly enjoyed the extra attention – especially the neck scratches – she stretched tall and wore a big smile the entire time! Danni was determined, that he. too, should receive some scratches as well, to which I, of course, happily, complied.
Jo recently had an abscess erupt from the coronary band in her front foot, whilst Valley Girl, who has chronic founder, is wearing Soft Rides. Jo and Valley Girl, nevertheless, seem to forget their age as well as their hoof issues when they happily run like the wind throughout the paddocks.
Beau and Mo, two of our beautiful Arabians, also experience innate joy when running about. They are simply ‘Poetry in Motion,’ as you can see by clicking here or on the image above. They truly make my day! Tobias, Walker, and Aaleyah Belle always make me smile as well, especially when they greet me at breakfast time with Tobias leading the way as he always just has to be the first at everything!
Lastly, Amira is doing very well and has adapted nicely to her eye enucleation. She’s much more comfortable which truly, makes us all so very happy indeed!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Christmas Countdown!
Jazzy has asked me to let you all know that there are just fifteen days remaining until Christmas, and since Christmas is our little herd’s favorite time of the year, they are so hoping to find their stockings brimming with gifts on Christmas morning. And with your help, we are confident that all of their Christmas wishes will come true!
So, if you would like to help fill the stockings of our ‘Velvet Nosers’ with a donation or an item from their Christmas wish lists, such as dietary supplements and specialized grain, not only will it fill their hearts with innate joy, but it will assist us in achieving our year-end goal as well. And, since we are almost halfway to meeting our goal, with a new $1,500 Match Game on the table, we are confident we can do this! All contributions are tax-deductible and no amount is ever too small. Just click on the ‘DONATE’ button below.
Thank you for your love and support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
ANOTHER Match Game?!
Our second Match Game is now complete and our GivingTuesday campaign is almost halfway to the finish line, thanks to the amazing generosity of our Match Game sponsors coupled with the support of our wonderful little village! As in previous years, this fundraiser will now morph into our End of the Year Campaign in hope that we will be able to reach our goal of $10,000 by year’s end.
All donations, as always, are tax-deductible and no amount is ever too small. Just click on the ‘DONATE’ button below where you can contribute in a variety of ways.
On This Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is crucial for nonprofit organizations like Beauty’s Haven for it enables us to continue our most important mission of helping equines and other sentient beings in need.
Our campaign this year will focus upon helping horses in our care as well as others in need, by providing assistance for the numerous ongoing expenses involved in running an equine rescue organization, expenses that are necessary to ensure the overall safety, health, comfort and well-being of each and every member of our little herd – many with special needs. This includes providing each with a specific tailor-made nutritional plan consisting of both dietary supplements and specialized feed.
Our goal this year is to raise $10,000, and we are so truly grateful for a dear friend and supporter who has offered to kick off our campaign with a Match Game in loving memory of her beloved horse, Onyx.
All donations are tax-deductible, and please be assured that no amount is ever too small. Just click on the ‘DONATE’ button below.
Thank you all, for your love and support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Valley Girl Home from the Hospital
A dear friend and wonderful supporter of the rescue, however, has offered to match all donations up to $500 designated for Valley Girl’s expenses, and I am confident that with the assistance from our wonderful little village, we will get this done. So, if you would like to help with this need, while doubling your donation at the same time, just click on the ‘Donate’ button below. All contributions are so greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small!
Valley Girl and Beau – So Brave!
On Tuesday, Valley Girl was transported to the Equine Medical Center of Ocala to have several teeth removed. Brookledge was right on time and the gentleman who helped me load her was so very nice and patient. Valley Girl’s surgery was scheduled for Wednesday and she is to arrive home later today.
Jo was a bit anxious when Valley Girl left as both have been pasture pals since Dancer went to Rainbow Bridge. One of the hardest things for me is when any member of our little herd leaves, whilst hearing their friends crying out for them as they leave the farm.
At the beginning of the week, we were very busy blanketing the horses due to the arrival of unusually frigid weather with a ‘feel like’ temperature of 25 degrees in the wee hours of the morning. Beau reluctantly accepted his blanket albeit with a little encouragement and patience – this was a very new experience for him. We do not know what his past life was like prior to his arrival at Beauty’s Haven, but sadly has not accepted anyone approaching his backend and has always kicked out. We’ve been working on this issue and I’m so very proud of the progress he has made. Good boy, Beau!
Valley Girl, Peaches, and a message from JoJo
Valley Girl has been experiencing an issue in her front foot. We were concerned she was having a laminitic flare up so we had x-rays done this week and learned that there was an abscess which has since resolved. Now that we know we’re past that, she will be going to the hospital on Tuesday to have some teeth pulled. She has equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH).
As per Equine Wellness Magazine: “EOTRH is characterized by internal and external tooth resorption (loss of the tooth) and destruction. Excessive cemental deposition is also a primary factor in this disease and the roots of the teeth eventually become enlarged – a condition known as hypercementosis. Infection, abscesses and fractures are also frequently seen with this condition. The tooth degeneration that happens in horses with EOTRH leads to painful fractures and tooth loss, and can express itself through weight loss and difficulty eating, as well as performance and behavioral issues including head shyness and resistance to bend during work.”
Peaches could also use some good thoughts and prayers. She has arthritis in her right knee which has progressively worsened over time. The vet was out this week to do x-rays and determine what more we can do to help keep her comfortable. On Thursday, Peaches’ knee was injected with a synthetic joint lubricant and with the cold temperatures heading this way, we are praying this works.
Sincerely,
Theresa
JoJo here, with Phase Two of our Hay Fundraiser! Now that Phase One is complete, we are now looking for sponsors for two one-half size compressed Orchard bales at a total cost of $292.50, but thanks to the generosity of a very special auntie and supporter, we now only need $192.50 to complete this fundraiser! So, if you would like to help feed me and my friends here at Beauty’s Haven with a tax deductible contribution, just click on the ‘Donate’ button below for which we would be forever grateful!
A Bale for JoJo & a Match Game!
JoJo has asked that I send you all an email on his behalf:
Hey Everyone!
JoJo here! Mommy Theresa is very busy taking care of all my friends here at Beauty’s Haven, so being the good boy that I am and her very best helper, I thought I would come here and try to raise money for this week’s Hay Fundraiser. I am hoping to find sponsors for forty bales of two-string orchard hay at a cost of $20 per bale. Once we have enough sponsors, the second phase of this fundraiser is to raise funds for two one-half pasture bales of hay.
The good news is, a very special friend has offered to match all donations up to $400, and thanks to our wonderful aunties and supporters, together with the Match Game, twenty-two bales of hay have already been sponsored with just eighteen bales to go! And, with $175 still remaining in the Match Game, this is a perfect time to double your donation. Think of it as two bales for the price of one!
Contributions can be made by clicking on the ‘Donate’ button below. All contributions are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. Thank you!
Farrier Friday: It’s (almost) a Shoo-In!
Just 9 Equines to Go!
Our October “Farrier Friday” fundraiser is almost complete thanks to the most thoughtful generosity of our wonderful little village of supporters. Peaches, Jo, Jazzy, JoJo, Ebony, Lily, Luigi, Warrior and Sassy are quite worried, however, as they are the only members of our little herd who may not have “Happy Feet” in time for Halloween.
The average cost per “hooficure” is $40 and these sweet equines would be forever grateful to anyone who helps ensure that they, too, will have ‘Happy Feet’ for Halloween. If you are not in a position to donate at this time, however, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this need amongst family and friends. All contributions are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. Just click on the Donate button below.
Thank you for your love and support!
It’s Farrier Friday!
We would be forever grateful to anyone who wishes to help sponsor a hooficure for their favorite Beauty’s Haven horse, mule or donkey, but if you are not in a position to do so at this time, we truly understand. You can still help, however, by spreading the word amongst family and friends. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below.
Thank you for your love and support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Smiles, Scratches & Poetry in Motion
I must apologize for this long overdue update regarding the happenings at Beauty’s Haven. As always, we have been extremely busy tending to farm chores as well as to the needs of our beloved little herd.
Dr. Julia was out last week to run some tests on Luiji and check upon Addi’s neck sore which simply, does not want to heal. Thankfully, it is getting better. Addi truly enjoyed the extra attention – especially the neck scratches – she stretched tall and wore a big smile the entire time! Danni was determined, that he. too, should receive some scratches as well, to which I, of course, happily, complied.
Jo recently had an abscess erupt from the coronary band in her front foot, whilst Valley Girl, who has chronic founder, is wearing Soft Rides. Jo and Valley Girl, nevertheless, seem to forget their age as well as their hoof issues when they happily run like the wind throughout the paddocks.
Beau and Mo, two of our beautiful Arabians, also experience innate joy when running about. They are simply ‘Poetry in Motion,’ as you can see by clicking here or on the image above. They truly make my day! Tobias, Walker, and Aaleyah Belle always make me smile as well, especially when they greet me at breakfast time with Tobias leading the way as he always just has to be the first at everything!
Lastly, Amira is doing very well and has adapted nicely to her eye enucleation. She’s much more comfortable which truly, makes us all so very happy indeed!
Sincerely,
Theresa