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
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
Sweet Amira Update II
On Friday, just three days following her eye enucleation surgery, Amira already appeared to be on the mend. Although she was not passing as much stool as we’d like, she was drinking better and her appetite had returned. She was much more comfortable in the small paddock behind the barn than she was while confined in a stall, especially on Saturday, when we experienced some horrific torrential rains.
Amira had another really great day on Sunday. She is now eating, drinking and passing stool! She was so very brave and never flinched while I used a battery powered saw to cut the lower limbs from a tree in her paddock to prevent any future injuries.
Thank you, all, for your good thoughts and prayers. Amira is a very sweet and deserving mare and I’m so very grateful that we were able to provide this life altering surgery for her.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Sweet Amira Update
After being transported on Monday by Pam of Double B Equine Transport to the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, Amira settled in nicely upon her arrival at the hospital. Amira’s surgery on Tuesday for removal of her left eye, thankfully, went well and she returned home yesterday. Amira soon became a bit spun up, however, as she immediately, wanted to go out and rejoin all her friends in the paddock.
Amira was in fine spirits this morning. Since she previously only saw shadows from her left eye, she will hopefully easily adapt to having just one eye. I have faith that she will. She will, at least, be much more comfortable. We have had many horses who have been blind in one or both eyes – some have adjusted well, and some, not so well. Most have done fine, but each horse is different.
Please keep Amira in your prayers as we always worry about colic after a surgery such as this.
Thank you, all, for your love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Please Help Sweet Amira
Amira is an Arabian mare who came to us in September, 2023, skin on bones. She had sores all over her frail body, her left ear was bent due to scar tissue and she had uveal cysts and scarring in both eyes. She was a mess, but she was, and continues to be, a truly beautiful soul as you can see in the video by clicking here or on the image above.
Amira’s rehabilitation went well and everyone simply loves her. We constantly monitor her allergies and eyes and treat her issues accordingly. Sadly, her left eye has progressively worsened, whereby, not only does she have little remaining vision, but she is quite uncomfortable as well. On Monday, she will be transported to EMCO for an eye enucleation which will, hopefully, provide her with great relief.
We are reaching out for help with her veterinary bill which is estimated to be $2000. If anyone would like to help, donations can be made simply by clicking on the ‘DONATE’ button below.
Thank you for your love and support and please keep sweet Amira in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Such Very Good Boys
This past month has been incredibly challenging as we continue to grieve the loss of Mishka and Dancer. Heartbreakingly, we recently had to say goodbye to two more cherished members of our herd, Bouie and Frodo. Bouie and Frodo were such good boys and it was so very hard to let them go. They have been inseparable companions since they joined our herd nearly twenty years ago. We’ve done everything in our power and beyond to keep them comfortable despite their health struggles, but the time had come to offer them our final act of love.
Bouie had bravely battled chronic founder and metabolic issues for years. Frodo, a survivor of an indirect lightning strike a few years back, had faced his own challenges, including founder and nerve damage from the incident, as well as COPD that developed from worsening allergies. Both have been cared for by the finest farriers, veterinarians, equine dentists, and a devoted care team, all of whom have ensured that these boys felt deeply loved every day. Recent semi-annual x-rays of their front feet confirmed that it was now time for Bouie and Frodo to join Mishka and Dancer at Rainbow Bridge. Please click here or on the image above to view our sweet boys just moments before their heavenly departure.
Though our hearts ache with this loss, the memories of Bouie, Frodo, Mishka, and Dancer will live on with us forever. We feel profoundly grateful for the time we were given with them. And I hold firm in the belief that we all will be reunited one day.
Sincerely,
Theresa