This is a story I share every year at Christmastime – it’s near and dear to my heart. Some know it as, “The Old One” and some as “Because of Love”. Either way, it’s a powerful reminder about why we do what we do. Too many “old ones” are discarded after giving years of love and service to their humans – oftentimes, put out to pasture or “on the back 40” where they eventually wither away to nothing.
In many rescue cases that we’ve worked – where horses needed to be removed from a property and when humans were given the opportunity to go in and take one or more – the younger horses are usually scooped up. They are more quickly rehabilitated and re-homed while old ones are often left behind. My heart would never enable me to do that, they are all deserving.
My first question when I become involved is usually, “Who needs us the most?” regardless of their age.
Our three recent arrivals, Aries, Nicky, and Raz are “old ones”. They are all Thoroughbred mares in their late 20’s. Aries and Raz are full sisters that have always been together and we simply could not separate them – they are very bonded. Nicky, blind and deaf, was in very poor condition and may not have lasted another day. We were not prepared to take in more horses at this time but we couldn’t just turn our heads.
We went on faith and a prayer that support would come that would enable us to help them. With your help, we can accomplish much and make a difference to many.
We’ve been blessed to have had many “Old Ones” pass through our gates. While some are with us now such as Venus, Nadia, Jo, Dancer and others, some that have gone to Rainbow Bridge include Betsy Rose, Little E, Gentleman, Brea, Cricket, Grandma Bones, Nina, Casper, Solace, Matilda, Granny Jewels, Frosty, and many more. Watching the “old ones” and the unconditional love and wisdom that they offer to others in the herd and to humans is an amazing experience that words can’t adequately describe.
If only all humans would take time to open their hearts to see the beauty within these precious souls, then perhaps they would understand why we do what we do – because of love.
Only because of love.
Wishing one and all a Blessed Christmas.
Warmly,
Theresa
Only Because of Love
This is a story I share every year at Christmastime – it’s near and dear to my heart. Some know it as, “The Old One” and some as “Because of Love”. Either way, it’s a powerful reminder about why we do what we do. Too many “old ones” are discarded after giving years of love and service to their humans – oftentimes, put out to pasture or “on the back 40” where they eventually wither away to nothing.
In many rescue cases that we’ve worked – where horses needed to be removed from a property and when humans were given the opportunity to go in and take one or more – the younger horses are usually scooped up. They are more quickly rehabilitated and re-homed while old ones are often left behind. My heart would never enable me to do that, they are all deserving.
Our three recent arrivals, Aries, Nicky, and Raz are “old ones”. They are all Thoroughbred mares in their late 20’s. Aries and Raz are full sisters that have always been together and we simply could not separate them – they are very bonded. Nicky, blind and deaf, was in very poor condition and may not have lasted another day. We were not prepared to take in more horses at this time but we couldn’t just turn our heads.
We’ve been blessed to have had many “Old Ones” pass through our gates. While some are with us now such as Venus, Nadia, Jo, Dancer and others, some that have gone to Rainbow Bridge include Betsy Rose, Little E, Gentleman, Brea, Cricket, Grandma Bones, Nina, Casper, Solace, Matilda, Granny Jewels, Frosty, and many more. Watching the “old ones” and the unconditional love and wisdom that they offer to others in the herd and to humans is an amazing experience that words can’t adequately describe.
Only because of love.
Wishing one and all a Blessed Christmas.
Warmly,
Theresa
A Christmas Eve Message from Hope
Hope wanted to be the first to let everyone know that she’s back at the rescue! I’ll provide an update about her progress in the forthcoming days. We are praying for continued healing and no more bumps along the way. Thank you all!
Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful Holiday Season!
Sincerely,
Theresa
And the Stockings Were Hung…
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the farm,
All the equines were stirring, even those in the barn.
The stockings were hung on the stalls with great care,
In hope that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
The horses & donkeys were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of peppermints danced in their heads.
All were so hoping to find lots of fine treats but together agreed
That the wish at the moment was to take care of their needs.
Refilling the Medicine Cabinet is a must at the farm,
To keep our equines healthy and free from all harm.
Our prayers will be answered if our wishes are fulfilled
And our Velvet Nosers, of course, will be totally thrilled.
Please consider a donation in this season of good cheer,
Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!
God bless us, everyone!
Our Year End Campaign got off track with the arrival of little Hope (she is still in the hospital) but we need to get back on track for the others here. We have many needs but we are going break them down instead of putting them all in one email. We need to restock our medicine cabinet with necessary supplements, supplies, and veterinary items which will address the needs of the Beauty’s Haven herd.
This portion of our campaign focuses upon the current necessary items which appear in the image above.
If you would like to help, you may do so by forwarding a donation via a variety of ways here on our website simply by clicking the ‘Donate’ button below. Please be assured that all donations are so greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small.
P.S. If you shop on Amazon, please click the button below where you can find some of our other needs on our Amazon Wish List. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Theresa
And… Hope is Back at UF
On her first day home Hope had a good day with the exception of not having a substantial bowel movement. She did have a BM on the way home on Thursday, once more in the evening, and then again sometime during the night. On Friday morning, she made a tiny BM but her temperature, heart and respiration rates were all normal. She had a great appetite all day and munched on soaked hay but didn’t care to drink. Late morning, she walked in a circle and stretched out – not at all good signs.
I tried different concoctions to get her to drink but she simply wasn’t interested. Last evening she circled and stretched out again so I contacted her vet at UF and was instructed on what to do.
The vet said with the drastic change of weather, many horses are having issues regarding not wanting to drink which can lead to colic.
When we took Hope to UF on December 4th, she weighed only 88 lbs. and scored a 2 on the Body Condition Scale. When they operated on her that day they removed a lot of sand and a fecalith – she was truly lucky to be alive. Hope is only three years old and deserved a chance. She has come too far to go backwards so taking her back to the hospital was, in our opinion, the right thing to do. Upon arrival at the hospital last night, she did have a good BM so we are optimistic. Please say a prayer for our little girl.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Our Little Girl is Home!
Our little girl is finally home and she has settled in nicely, surrounded by all her new friends at the rescue! She was absolutely perfect during her ride home from the University of Florida! Because of her extended stay at the hospital, however, her bills continued to mount which is quite understandable, so if anyone would like to assist with her additional medical fees, it would be so greatly appreciated. You can donate via various means by simply clicking on the ‘Donate’ button below.
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to help our special little Angel. We could not do what we do without your love and support. Thank you, too, to Hope’s amazing care team at UF. You truly lessened our worries knowing that our little mini girl was in the very best of hands. We are truly, so very blessed!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Tick Tock… Raffle Drawing Tonight!
There are only hours remaining to enter our raffle for a set of four ornaments, each featuring an image of a Beauty’s Haven horse: Aaleyah Belle, Betsy Rose, Beauty & Mo. These very special ornaments would make a wonderful gift which one will most certainly treasure for years to come, or you can just keep them for yourself to hang upon your very own Christmas tree.
For each suggested donation of $5 that is designated for ‘Ornament Raffle,’ you will receive one chance to become the lucky recipient of this wonderful collection. Donations may be forwarded via various means by clicking the ‘Donate’ button below, or via PayPal.me. If there is no allotted space in which to designate your contribution, please forward an email with your name and the amount of your donation to bhfer_admin@earthlink.net in order that we can enter your name for the correct number of chances.
*A name will be selected at Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., located in Morriston, FL, on 17 December 2020, at 6:00pm.
Thank you, all, for your love & support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Wanted: Full Bellies & Happy Feet
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your generosity, love, prayers and support for little Hope. She was unable to come home on Monday as she was being transferred to Medicine to have x-rays taken of her lungs. I will provide an update once I hear from UF regarding the radiographic findings.
In the meantime, life must go on at the rescue and the needs of the other members of our beloved little herd must be addressed. With the grass now dormant, our hay needs have increased exponentially and of course, hooficures must be routinely done every four to six weeks.
Alfalfa is a necessary component of the UC Davis re-feeding program that we have instituted for Aries, Raz and Nicky, to ensure their overall health and well-being.
If anyone would like to help with these needs, it would be so greatly appreciated and no amount is ever considered as being too small. Donations can be made easily by clicking the button below, through Facebook or via PayPal. If donating via PayPal, please select the tab ‘Send Money to Friends or Family’ and no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please also note that your donation is for ‘Hay and/or Happy Feet.’
Thank you all, so very much!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Hope Never Gives Up
I was so hoping to bring Hope home today! However, when I spoke to the vet at UF this morning, he expressed concern about Hope potentially having Peritonitis or some lingering Pneumonia. Her heart rate was elevated and her temperature was at the high end of normal. Although the hospital was willing to discharge her today, there is no way that we would risk bringing Hope home since the hospital staff can immediately respond to any issue that may arise.
We are so very grateful to each and every one of you for your generosity, love and support, which has up until recently covered both Hope’s surgery and hospital stay. But due to her recent setbacks requiring her to remain at the hospital for a longer period of time, we must regrettably continue our fundraiser to cover her additional hospital fees.
If you wish to help Hope donations may be forwarded in a variety of ways here on our website (CLICK HERE), or via PayPal. Please designate your contribution for ‘Hope.’ If you are unable to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this post amongst family and friends.
Thank you all so very much for your understanding and please continue to keep little Hope in your prayers.
God bless,
Theresa
It’s a Holiday Ornament Raffle!
Just in time for Christmas, we are offering a wonderful raffle for a set of four ornaments each featuring an image of a Beauty’s Haven horse: Aaleyah Belle, Betsy Rose, Beauty & Mo. These very special ornaments would make a wonderful gift that would certainly be treasured for years to come, or you can just keep them for yourself to hang upon your very own Christmas tree.
Donations may be forwarded via various means by clicking the ‘Donate’ button below, or via PayPal.me. If there is no allotted space in which to designate your contribution, please forward an email with your name and the amount of your donation to bhfer_admin@earthlink.net in order that we can enter your name for the correct number of chances.
– RAFFLE HAS ENDED –
*A name will be selected at Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., located in Morriston, FL, on 17 December 2020, at 6:00pm.
Thank you, all, for your love & support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Setback extends Hope’s hospital stay
Little Hope is experiencing a setback as she has developed pneumonia but she’s on antibiotics and has a good appetite. She’s even had a BM a couple of times which is good! We are very grateful for her team of caregivers at UF, I think she has them wrapped around her little hoof.
Hope will remain at the hospital until she is stable and comfortable. There, she’s monitored around the clock and, should something arise, they are able to diagnose and treat her right away. As badly as we want her back at the rescue, she’s right where she needs to be for now.
Thank you all for caring and please keep this little angel in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa