Last evening, Avie discovered Oasis down and cast in his shelter. She contacted me over the radio and I immediately responded. When I saw him, I knew it was very bad. I called the vet and administered IV medications as instructed, to aid Oasis until the vet arrived. He was able to get up but would immediately go down – he was in excruciating pain. While waiting for Dr. Madera to arrive, Bob prepared the trailer in order to transport Oasis to the hospital.
Once Dr. Madera arrived and assessed Oasis, however, she confirmed what my heart already knew – it was time to let him go.
Oasis, an elegant and proud eighteen year-old Arabian, loved life and made many humans laugh with his antics. He has always been healthy and as he had a strong heart, it took much longer than the norm for the medication to take effect, which would help him to peacefully transition to Rainbow Bridge. However, the longer transition did make it very hard on us humans. The entire time, his best friend, Mo, together with myself, Bob, and Dr. Madera, remained by Oasis’ side.
Our beloved Oasis is now majestically galloping at Rainbow Bridge with all the other members of our herd that have gone before him. He leaves behind all who loved him dearly, especially Mo and his entire Beauty’s Haven family who are beyond devastated. He had a very special place in my heart and always will.
Oasis will truly be missed and his heartbreaking departure leaves an irreplaceable void. Please keep Mo, and all of us here at Beauty’s Haven, in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, as always, for your love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Godspeed, Beautiful Oasis
Last evening, Avie discovered Oasis down and cast in his shelter. She contacted me over the radio and I immediately responded. When I saw him, I knew it was very bad. I called the vet and administered IV medications as instructed, to aid Oasis until the vet arrived. He was able to get up but would immediately go down – he was in excruciating pain. While waiting for Dr. Madera to arrive, Bob prepared the trailer in order to transport Oasis to the hospital.
Oasis, an elegant and proud eighteen year-old Arabian, loved life and made many humans laugh with his antics. He has always been healthy and as he had a strong heart, it took much longer than the norm for the medication to take effect, which would help him to peacefully transition to Rainbow Bridge. However, the longer transition did make it very hard on us humans. The entire time, his best friend, Mo, together with myself, Bob, and Dr. Madera, remained by Oasis’ side.
Our beloved Oasis is now majestically galloping at Rainbow Bridge with all the other members of our herd that have gone before him. He leaves behind all who loved him dearly, especially Mo and his entire Beauty’s Haven family who are beyond devastated. He had a very special place in my heart and always will.
Oasis will truly be missed and his heartbreaking departure leaves an irreplaceable void. Please keep Mo, and all of us here at Beauty’s Haven, in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, as always, for your love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Maggie – Near or far, she’ll always be in our hearts
Maggie came to us last November as a county seizure. She had been living alone in a small sand paddock for many years. The case is still pending, but last week we were advised we had to release her to her previous owner. She was picked up on Saturday. It broke many hearts – especially Gabe’s. I can only hope and pray that there were lessons learned and that Maggie will be loved and properly cared for this time – and that she will have a friend. She truly appreciated having companionship.
Walking her to the transport trailer was a very hard thing to do and I feel like I betrayed her. I had promised her safety, food, and happiness. I’m sure she didn’t understand that we had no choice – we do have to follow the law. We all adore this mare and we cherish the bond that these two horses, each one having lived alone for many years before coming to us, had formed.
Updated to address questions: We know where Maggie went. The State Attorney approved of the boarding facility where she was taken which is a couple of hours away. It’s off the beaten path so there is really no way to check on her by doing a drive-by. There was no restriction put on how long Maggie had to stay at the boarding facility.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Match Game!
We are also truly pleased to announce that a dear friend and supporter has come forth and has offered to match all donations up to $450 designated for the fence boards. Any overage will be applied to filling the in-ground Propane tank that feeds two generators so they will be ready for potential hurricanes.
If you are in a position to help with this need, please click on the ‘DONATE’ button below where there are many options in which to forward your contribution. Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small! Please note that your contribution is for ‘Fence Board Match Game.’
Thank you, all, for your love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
A Board for the Horses
The rescue (17.5 acres) has no-climb fencing around its perimeter with top boards and electrical tape. As boards have a tendency to expand during the summer season, they quickly become stressed and many, unfortunately, break, which creates a very hazardous environment for our ‘Velvet Nosers.’
A number of paddocks, as well as the arena, have three-board fencing with an average of five boards in each that are in need of replacement. This presents a bit of a challenge at this time due to the increased price of boards.
This will help ensure the overall safety and well-being of each and every member of our beloved little herd, for which they, and we, will be forever grateful.
If you are in a position to help with this need, please click on the ‘Donate’ button below where there are many options in which to forward your contribution. Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small!
Thank you, all, for your love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
The Little Mare with the Flaxen Mane
I woke up thinking about her and she’s been on my mind all day. Hopefully, she will be in my dreams tonight.
June 14th, 2013. Betsy Rose arrived skin on bones with a Body Condition Score of 0.5 (Henneke Scale 1 to 9). The odds for her survival were next to none. When a body is deprived of nutrition, it feeds off its own fat, muscle, and then organs. It shuts down. This is where Betsy Rose was when she arrived. From the moment I saw her, there was an overwhelming connection and I sensed a fierce determination in her to overcome. I promised her that we would do everything we could to make all of her tomorrows everything her past should have been. I believed that if we could stabilize her, enable her body to be able to ingest and digest food through a proper refeeding program and give her body time to heal and grow strong, that she could overcome. I knew her rehabilitation would be absolutely demanding and intense but I also knew she deserved a chance. Her recovery and survival were nothing short of a miracle.
Throughout her incredible journey to overcome all odds, she taught us perseverance, courage, compassion, patience, wisdom, and to never give up. She taught us to believe. We were blessed to have her in our life. Sadly, we had to let her go to Rainbow Bridge on December 22nd, 2017, due to a condition that prevented her from being able to swallow. If one cannot swallow, they are unable to live, and there was nothing more that could be done.
Betsy Rose had an incredibly strong life force about her that naturally captivated countless hearts from around the world. She motivated many people to overcome various types of obstacles. There is no way to measure the love this little mare generated amongst people far and wide. She will always be in our hearts and she will never be forgotten. Her spirit and her legacy live on through our work and through others that she inspired. We will forever be indebted to this little mare with the flaxen mane that taught us to believe.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Feet & Feed!
It is so hard to believe that summer is fast approaching, which of course, brings yet another round of hooficures. Almost all members of our beloved little herd of 30 are due for a hooficure. Farrier visits have been scheduled beginning yesterday, June 9th, and will be ongoing until next Friday, June 16th, in hope that each of our ‘Velvet Nosers’ will have ‘Happy Feet’ by the very first day of summer.
While donations toward basic needs such as farrier care and hay may seem trivial to many, they are vitally important to the overall health and well-being of our equines. Please be assured that each and every dollar designated for these needs brings us great relief and an inordinate amount of gratitude.
The average cost per hooficure is $45. If you would like to sponsor or donate any amount toward a hooficure, you may forward your contribution simply by clicking on the ‘DONATE’ button below. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small.
Thank you, all, for your love & support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Let’s Fill Up the Hay Trailer!
The weekend also means that it is time for yet another hay run. Although we do have grass, we must still continue to feed hay to our ‘Velvet Nosers’ in order to keep our grassy areas from turning into sand paddocks.
We estimate this week’s purchase will be approximately $1,000, so if you would like to contribute toward this need, both horses and humans alike would be forever grateful. Just click on the donate button included on this post. All donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever to small.
A Wonderful Visit
We had a fun time introducing some of the ladies from the GFWC Williston Woman’s Club to our beloved herd last weekend. Waylon tried to monopolize the time – he just adores attention and JoJo, Jazzy, and CaryLou, thankfully, behaved! Everyone had an absolutely wonderful time!
Beauty’s Haven is currently in the lead in Radiant’s Charity of the Month Contest thanks to the dedication of our amazing village of supporters. Please remember to VOTE DAILY by CLICKING HERE in order to assist us in winning the grand prize of $1000 which will truly be a godsend to our beloved little herd! Please note that only one vote may be submitted per every twenty-four hour period.
We will also be reviving our ‘Strive for Five’ program in honor of our beloved Betsy Rose, so please stay tuned for further information.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Let’s Win This!
Radiant’s Charity of the Month program donates $1,000 each month to a charity receiving the most votes for a given month. This Charity of the Month contest is brought to you by Radiant Credit Union and Our Town Magazines.
It is FREE and really quite simple. All you have to do is click on the VOTE button below to cast your vote. Please note that you can only vote once per every 24 hour period. So, let the contest begin!
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Please Vote Today, May 30th!
Today, May 30th, is #GivingTuesday at MyGivingCircle – a movement to encourage generosity and giving. They are giving away an extra $3,000 to the six charities that get the most NEW votes today. MyGivingCircle will give $500 each to the two USA or Canadian charities with the most new votes today and with your help, it can be Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.
Please help Beauty’s Haven win a grant from MyGivingCircle. It costs nothing to vote once per week and if you donate, you can vote as often as you wish. MyGivingCircle will add one vote for every $1 in a one-time donation and more if you commit to a monthly recurring donation. To receive a grant, a charity must receive a minimum of 2,000 votes.
The current grants round will end on June 30th and the top 20 charities with the most votes will receive a share of $500,000, which is awarded annually.
We are very confident that our wonderful little village of supporters can do this, so just click on the button below and cast your vote and please share!
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Theresa
In Honor of Momma Sue on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day 2023 we would like to honor Momma Sue, one of our incredibly amazing equine mothers who arrived at Beauty’s Haven 15 years ago with a newborn baby by her side. That baby is our beloved Aaleyah Belle, who, despite her challenges, never gave up and represents one of the many miracles that we have witnessed at Beauty’s Haven since our inception in 2006. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Momma Sue and Aaleyah Belle, please click on the image above where you can view a video as well as read a story about their remarkable journey, a journey which begins just hours following Aaleyah’s birth.
In celebration of Momma Sue, we believe that the most meaningful way in which to honor your mother or anyone in your life who has shown exceptional love and kindness, would be to make a gift in their honor to a rescue organization who represents the voice of those who are unable to speak for themselves. Should you select Beauty’s Haven, not only would we be forever grateful, but your gift will enable us to continue our mission of helping horses like Momma Sue and Aaleyah Belle, as well as other countless sentient beings in need.
Should you decide that making a donation in honor of your mother or other special person in your life is something you would like to do, please click on the ‘DONATE’ button below where you will find numerous options in which to forward your contribution. Please make certain to note the name of the person(s) who you would like to honor on their special day, or you could simply send an email to bhfers@gmail.com.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Mother’s Day and thank you, all, so very much, for your love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa