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It’s Farrier Week!

Almost all of the horses are scheduled for their hooficure this week which means they will be needing sponsors. The cost varies from $25 to $65. In all, $755 is needed. Would anyone like to help our herd?There are many ways in which to contribute. You may forward your contribution via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net, via the DONATE page on our website or via PayPal Me. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to ‘Farrier.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All contributions are tax deductible and no contribution is ever too small.

On behalf of our ‘Velvet Nosers,’ thank you all for your love and support!
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Lady Bug & A New Match Game

LadyBug is feeling much better and is back out in her paddock – she’s much happier. I think our prayers have been answered!

We do need help from our village, however.

Would anyone like to help us with LadyBug’s vet bills? There was an emergency call, she had to be scoped because she was unable to be tubed and she was administered IV fluids and antibiotics. Not only did she colic, when she was scoped, the vet discovered an infection in her esophagus. The total cost of LadyBug’s veterinary fees is $600.
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We also need to raise funds for a ton of hay at a cost of $600 plus $500 in fees for the farrier who is scheduled to come on Monday.
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We are thrilled to announce that a wonderful friend and supporter has come forth to offer a MATCH GAME to assist with LadyBug’s veterinary fees as well as our upcoming Hay Run. All donations up to $300 will be matched dollar for dollar. If you would like to participate in the Match Game, there are many ways in which to contribute. You may forward your contribution via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net, via the DONATE page here on our website, or via PayPal Me. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to either ‘LadyBug’ or ‘Hay.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All contributions are tax deductible and no donation is ever considered as being too small.

Thank you so very much for your love and support!

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Please Keep Lady Bug In Your Prayers

I’d like to ask for prayers for Ladybug. She was colicky earlier today. I’ll be so glad when the temperatures improve.

Ladybug is a mare who came to Beauty‘sHaven in 2009 after she was attacked by a wild cat. Sadly, we were unable to save her ear, but thankfully, we saved her life.
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Dr. Rullan was called out and after he arrived, he discovered that he was unable to tube LadyBug because she would not swallow. He then scoped her and found swelling and infection – she does have seasonal allergies. She received antibiotics and several liters of fluids. After finishing the last of her IV fluids for the night (she was quite dehydrated), LadyBug was resting comfortably.
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LadyBug’s injuries were simply horrific when she first arrived at Beauty‘s Haven. If you would like to view her Album, just click here, but please be forewarned, some of the images are quite graphic.

This is one of the less graphic photos taken a few days after her arrival.
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We’re very thankful that Dr. Rullan was able to respond right away this afternoon. LadyBug was certainly uncomfortable for awhile. So, now we pray that the issue resolves. LadyBug is about thirty years young and is one of the sweetest mares you could ever hope to meet. Please pray for a full recovery and a calm night. We will update in the morning. Thank you all!
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A Home of His Own for His Sunset Years

It’s really nice to share some good news for a change! And this bit of news is truly, an answer to my prayers.

Sisco now has a home of his own with another very, very sweet horse, Nash, who is out of Dash for Cash. Nash was adopted out to Sue a few years ago.
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There is SHADE, nice grass, a cozy barn, and a wonderful human to spoil them!

Sisco is a cancer survivor and one of the worse things here at the rescue, is that we have very little shade that can offer our equines protection from the blazing Florida sunshine.
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Sisco has everything any horse could want in their sunset years. He’s in great shape and I’m sure he has many more good years ahead of him.
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Thank you, Sue, for giving this deserving boy a home!
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SeAnna & Other News

SeAnna’s temperature has been normal since Saturday and I haven’t heard her cough even once. At long last, SeAnna happily rejoined the herd today!
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I checked the horses multiple times on Saturday – the “feels like” temperature was 106. Little Peggy Sue’s respiration was sky high and she wasn’t sweating so I took her to the barn and we hosed her down. She got her mane braided and she stood in front of a fan and cooled down. It was really cute to see her little nose outside the feed room door. I’m just not used to having her at the barn. She’s so cute!
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It was a pleasure to have a new volunteer at the rescue. Bella withstood the heat, was a big help, and said she’ll see us next week!
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SeAnna Update

I’m pleased to share some good news! Dr. Cardona checked SeAnna Thursday evening and stated that her lungs sounded better! I was really worried because the day before, her temperature was up to 103 but on Thursday, it didn’t go above 100. SeAnna will finish up her antibiotics in a few days and hopefully, will kick this bug for good so she will be able to go back out with her friends – she really misses them!
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SeAnna chowing down on her mash. Please click on the image to see her joyfully munching away. She, thankfully, did pretty well yesterday. Today will be quite challenging for all of us with a ‘feels like’ temperature of 107 degrees!
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SeAnna’s vet bill is currently paid in full! We just need her to get over this bug – and she will!

On behalf of our beautiful SeAnna, thank you all for your generosity, love and support!

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Please Pray for SeAnna

SeAnna coughed a few times last week, but she didn’t have a temperature and her appetite had been great. But on Sunday morning at breakfast, she coughed and sounded like she may have been experiencing a choke (blockage in the esophagus) but there was no discharge from her nose or mouth. Her thyroid also appeared to be enlarged which caused concern that a cyst or tumor may have been pushing against the esophagus. I took her temperature and it was elevated at 102.6 so I gave her Banamine and called the vet.

We’ve had quite a bit of experience with choke because of Betsy Rose. She had dysphasia (difficulty swallowing) due to a neurological problem. Betsy choked multiple times over the years and, in the end, she had totally lost her ability to swallow. Sadly, we had to let her go.

Dr. Cardona examined SeAnna, and to rule out a mechanical issue in the upper airway, he scoped her. He discovered a lot of mucus at the base of her trachea which was indicative of infection. Blood was drawn and the results revealed a lower respiratory infection. SeAnna’s treatment plan includes a course of antibiotics and she will be in the quarantine paddock for awhile. It’s thought she’s not contagious but it’s better to be safe than sorry. She will be reassessed later in the week and if we aren’t seeing improvement, Dr. Cardona will ultrasound her lungs.

SeAnna had been abandoned for many weeks on a piece of property several years ago when a hurricane came up the east coast. She came to us skin on bones. Her rehab went well and she’s one of the sweetest mares you could hope to meet. She is 21 years young and once she is over this bug, she will be looking for a forever home again. Please keep her in your prayers.

We don’t know what SeAnna’s vet bill (including medications and supplements) will be, but it’s not going to be inexpensive. If you would like to help SeAnna, donations may be called directly into the vet’s office, El Sol Equine Practice, at 352-671-3737. You may also donate via various means on our website at www.bhfer.org or via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘SeAnna,’ and if you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. Thank you!

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Another Hay Run!

Hi Everyone!!

Did you know today is Friday and then there’s Saturday and Sunday! And that’s about how long our hay supply will last. I’d like to ask y’all to check under your seat cushions and round up any coins you find and consider donating it to a great cause – our tummies! No amount is too small because lots of little bits add up! We’d sure appreciate it.

I have to go now to make sure Lucy isn’t bored. We’re trying to figure out if there is a way we might be able to play jump rope. I’ve never tried it but I’d like to! Sending horsey hugs and kisses.

Love,
CaryLou

CaryLou has been quite the character from day one and has absolutely, no fear. He thinks he’s the biggest horse on the farm and I’m not going to tell him any differently!

Please consider a tax deductible donation to assist with our current hay need. Donations can be made via various means on our website at www.bhfer.org or via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘Hay,’ and if you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Our PayPal.me account is paypal.me/bhfer. All donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small.

On behalf of our ‘Velvet Nosers,’ thank you, all, from the bottom of our hearts!

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A Special Message From Little Frodo

“Happy Sunday everyone! Guess what??? I’m better! Enough so that I want to run and play with Joie – she’s a cute little filly! But my feet still hurt a bit. Aunties Laura and Judy came yesterday to do some hooficures and they also think my feet are better. Auntie Sharon came to help too.

Since I got kinda struck by that light that came down from the sky, in the blink of an eye, I’ve been a bit of a special needs pony. I was lucky – it could have killed me! I was sort of out of it for a few weeks but my thoughts are clearer now and my balance is back to normal. Now we’re working on getting me happy feet.”

“I’ve got vet and farrier bills and I needed supplements and boots.

Can anyone help?

Mommy Theresa has enough worries and I don’t want to be a burden to her. I’ll ask her to add my bills up today and post it but it’s in the $100’s!”

“I want to remind all of you that the light that shoots down from the sky when we have storms is very dangerous! I was lucky but sometimes humans and animals aren’t lucky and we care about all of you and want you to stay safe. So please don’t go out in storms! A few weeks after it got me, it got some other things here too – I’ll ask Mommy Theresa to tell you about it.

Thanks and have a great day!’”

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Happy Labor Day!

Wishing Everyone a Safe & Wonderful Weekend!

WARMLY,

THERESA, BOB & THE VELVET NOSERS

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