It’s time to update everyone on Elyza Rose – I think we’re “over the hump” now. After she came to us, Dr. Julia Simonson did a physical exam on Elyza, including blood work. Elyza was obviously underweight, her feet needed trimmed, her teeth were a mess, she was dehydrated, and her coat was long and matted. It’s possible she has Cushing’s disease but we didn’t test for it – sometimes unhealthy coats just need good nutrition. When Dr. Julia checked Elyza’s eyes, the only thing noted was that she had a weaker menace reflex in her right eye (that was Betsy Rose’s bad eye). Elyza had an “I just don’t feel good” demeanor which was understandable – not only had her basic needs been neglected, she had witnessed some of her pasture friends die.
After blood was drawn, we started Elyza on our routine intake refeeding and supplement program. Supplements include milk thistle (helps detox the liver), APF-Pro (supports overall immune system), aloe (helps the GI tract with its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties), etc. Blood work results were typical for a starved horse – there were some high values as well as some low. But what was most concerning were values indicating issues with her liver, kidneys, immune system, and digestive system. Additional tests were done to rule things out such as Theiler’s disease and fatty liver which came back negative. It is believed that Elyza ingested something toxic – many toxins can cause liver disease. The liver plays a vital role in the digestive process and nutrients that are absorbed in the GI tract pass through the liver. Toxins can also interfere with immune function and cause blindness. Sometimes, clinical signs of poisoning may not appear for days, weeks, or even months.
A few days after Elyza Rose arrived, her eyes became irritated. We thought it was from dust blowing off the road so we put a flymask on her. One morning, I found her lower right eyelid torn and bleeding but it wasn’t bad enough for stitches. We treated it with triple antibiotic multiple times a day and we put a hard cup mask on her to prevent her from rubbing and causing more damage. The next morning, I found her with the left side of her face wet from that eye draining which indicated possible injury. I thought this odd because she’d been wearing the hard cup mask. Dr. Julia came out and stained both eyes and found a very small ulcer in the left eye. She defined a treatment plan and advised that she was going to go out of state for several days. The plan was for her to recheck Elyza’s eyes when she returned from her trip unless the eye got worse in which case we would call another vet.
We checked both eyes daily and treated her left eye multiple times each day. We had already arranged for Dr. Cardona to come out that day to see Tinsel and Warrior and when he did, we asked him to examine Elyza’s eyes. He found her right eye to be ok – the torn lower lid had healed nicely.
Dr. Cardona also did another round of bloodwork to see how Elyza was progressing with her immune system and other issues. We were very anxious to get these results back to see how they compared to the first set of blood work that was done on February 22nd. Well, we’ve gotten the results back and I’m very happy to report that things look much better and Elyza’s eye is healing nicely, too, which is a huge relief!
Elyza is getting stronger, her coat looks healthy, and she’s gained some weight! She’s taller than Betsy Rose and she has a heavier frame but her mannerisms and expressions – well, it’s like déjà vu at times. Love this little mare!
#ElyzaRose #BetsyRoseStrong #believe #bhfer
When Elyza Rose came to the rescue, she got a physical, including blood work, by Dr. Julia Simonson.
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Elyza Rose had more of a menace reflex in her left eye than she did in her right. Betsy Rose’s bad eye was her right one.
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Elyza Rose tore the lower eyelid.
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The right eye got cloudy and there appeared to be blood in it – I became VERY concerned, knowing that she had ingested something poisonous – sometimes effects aren’t seen until days or weeks after.
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Dr. Cardona found Elyza’s right eye to be ok – the torn lower lid had healed nicely.
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We’re happy to report that Elyza Rose is doing well!
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Elyza has put on some weight and her coat is healthy looking. She’s bright and alert. She seems to be a very happy little mare.
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We would like to offer our congratulations to the winners of the #EagleRareLife Award contest. There were so many inspiring stories – they are all winners in my book! While we didn’t win this year, we do thank all of you who voted for us. You’re all winners in my book too!
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Tinsel Needs Prayers
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We hope everyone had a wonderful and blessed Easter. Ours wasn’t so great. I found Tinsel not wanting to move this morning.
Dr. Ted Specht came out and he thinks she likely, has a fractured hock. He will be back out tomorrow to do x-rays. We have no clue how it happened. Tinsel stays out at night with Little E. I’ll update tomorrow when we know more.
Good thoughts and/or prayers would be appreciated. She’s just got to be okay.
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I can’t tell you how badly I feel for her. She’s come so far. She’s such a sweet mare and she deserves a loving, forever home.
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There are no broken bones! What a relief it is to know that’s not an issue. Blood tests were done and I will have more information tomorrow. Her temperature is up again so she is back on antibiotics.
She’s going to be ok. Believe….
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Another very long and exhausting day. Tinsel still has a high temperature and elevated heart rate. Tinsel’s appetite is great. I’m still giving her antibiotics via IV.
Tinsel put a slight amount of pressure on her bad leg today.
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Tinsel did enjoy extra attention from Christine Anzelmo Mazzola today.
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Please continue to keep Tinsel in your prayers. She is no better but at least she’s eating and drinking. Her temperature and heart rate are still elevated. Her course of antibiotics has been changed and Dr. Ted will be out tomorrow to place a catheter so I don’t have to keep poking her each day with IV medications. He will aspirate fluid from her hock as well – the swelling is worse. I’m headed to bed now, finally. We’re all a bit worn out.
Tinsel’s veterinary expenses are rapidly mounting so if anyone would like to help with this need, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. To donate, CLICK HERE. Please designate your donation to ‘Tinsel.’
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Urgent – National Show Horse Crosses Need Homes
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April 3rd, 2018
Due to no fault of their own, Shaker and Kandi need to find a new home(s). The adopter, who loves them very much, needs to focus on her own health (prayers for her would be appreciated) at this time. She is sad about this situation but is grateful to know the girls will only go to a home(s) that we approve. We truly appreciate the care and love that their adopter has shown them.
In 2010, Shaker came to us pregnant along with her foal, Kandi. There was an older Arabian mare that was like a mother to them that we also took in – we named her Asiya. They came from a large case in South Florida where many horses did not survive. The day we met Shaker, she was colicking and it was horrible – we didn’t know if she’d make it or not. It was a very messy situation – the owner was a hoarder and authorities were involved, but thankfully, Asiya, Kandi and Shaker made it out alive.
Shaker was born in April 2005. Kandi was born in April 2010. They are National Show Horse crosses. Shaker has been trained under saddle but, until she has more experience and time under saddle, she would be best with an experienced rider. Kandi hasn’t been under saddle in about 2 1/2 years and she had limited time under saddle back then. Both were trained using natural horsemanship methods.
We will waive adoption fees – what is most important is finding the right forever home. We are full and a bit overwhelmed. We have a few here that need extra daily care at this time – we need more volunteers. While we would love to keep Shaker and Kandi together, they can be separated under the right circumstances. They are located near Bell, FL.
We need help to find these girls a good home(s) ASAP. Please share this out and ask anyone that may be seriously interested to contact us at bhfer_admin@earthlink.net. Thank you.
#homesneeded #adoptdontshop #nationalshowhorse #shaker #kandi #bhfer
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Starbuck – Silly Boy Should Have Walked Around the Ditch
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ELYZA ROSE GROWING STRONGER EACH DAY!
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A NEW MATCH GAME & A WONDERFUL RAFFLE!
It’s time for another Hay Run and once again, a wonderful supporter has come forth to offer a Match Game to cover this expense. In addition to all donations up to $500 being matched dollar for dollar, each suggested contribution of $5 will automatically become eligible for a chance to win a One of a Kind, Handmade, Crib Blanket/Throw. This lovely fleece blanket with fringe, measures 42″ x 50.” If you donate $10, you will be eligible for two chances, etc.
Donations may be submitted via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net or via various means on our website at bhfer.org. Please designate your contribution for ‘Blanket/Match Game.’
The winning name will be selected at Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc., which is located in Morriston, FL, on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 9:00 pm.
Thank you, as always, for your continued love and support.
#HayRun #MatchGame #Fundraiser #TakeaChance
ELYZA ROSE UPDATE AND EAGLE RARE LIFE AWARD
It’s time to update everyone on Elyza Rose – I think we’re “over the hump” now. After she came to us, Dr. Julia Simonson did a physical exam on Elyza, including blood work. Elyza was obviously underweight, her feet needed trimmed, her teeth were a mess, she was dehydrated, and her coat was long and matted. It’s possible she has Cushing’s disease but we didn’t test for it – sometimes unhealthy coats just need good nutrition. When Dr. Julia checked Elyza’s eyes, the only thing noted was that she had a weaker menace reflex in her right eye (that was Betsy Rose’s bad eye). Elyza had an “I just don’t feel good” demeanor which was understandable – not only had her basic needs been neglected, she had witnessed some of her pasture friends die.
After blood was drawn, we started Elyza on our routine intake refeeding and supplement program. Supplements include milk thistle (helps detox the liver), APF-Pro (supports overall immune system), aloe (helps the GI tract with its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties), etc. Blood work results were typical for a starved horse – there were some high values as well as some low. But what was most concerning were values indicating issues with her liver, kidneys, immune system, and digestive system. Additional tests were done to rule things out such as Theiler’s disease and fatty liver which came back negative. It is believed that Elyza ingested something toxic – many toxins can cause liver disease. The liver plays a vital role in the digestive process and nutrients that are absorbed in the GI tract pass through the liver. Toxins can also interfere with immune function and cause blindness. Sometimes, clinical signs of poisoning may not appear for days, weeks, or even months.
A few days after Elyza Rose arrived, her eyes became irritated. We thought it was from dust blowing off the road so we put a flymask on her. One morning, I found her lower right eyelid torn and bleeding but it wasn’t bad enough for stitches. We treated it with triple antibiotic multiple times a day and we put a hard cup mask on her to prevent her from rubbing and causing more damage. The next morning, I found her with the left side of her face wet from that eye draining which indicated possible injury. I thought this odd because she’d been wearing the hard cup mask. Dr. Julia came out and stained both eyes and found a very small ulcer in the left eye. She defined a treatment plan and advised that she was going to go out of state for several days. The plan was for her to recheck Elyza’s eyes when she returned from her trip unless the eye got worse in which case we would call another vet.
We checked both eyes daily and treated her left eye multiple times each day. We had already arranged for Dr. Cardona to come out that day to see Tinsel and Warrior and when he did, we asked him to examine Elyza’s eyes. He found her right eye to be ok – the torn lower lid had healed nicely.
Dr. Cardona also did another round of bloodwork to see how Elyza was progressing with her immune system and other issues. We were very anxious to get these results back to see how they compared to the first set of blood work that was done on February 22nd. Well, we’ve gotten the results back and I’m very happy to report that things look much better and Elyza’s eye is healing nicely, too, which is a huge relief!
Elyza is getting stronger, her coat looks healthy, and she’s gained some weight! She’s taller than Betsy Rose and she has a heavier frame but her mannerisms and expressions – well, it’s like déjà vu at times. Love this little mare!
#ElyzaRose #BetsyRoseStrong #believe #bhfer
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TINSEL, WARRIOR AND ELYZA FEELING A BIT UNDER THE WEATHER
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We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest which will hopefully, be announced within the next few days!
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Elyza Rose – She’s Very Happy To Be Home!
March 4th, 2018
“Hi everybody! I’m Elyza-Rose and I’m a newbie here! Mommy Theresa says, I’m ‘home’ and I like that very much!
I’m really happy to be making new friends here. My friends where I used to live went to Rainbow Bridge and it made me sad to see them go. There wasn’t anything I could do for them – we were all hungry. I don’t know why I didn’t go with them. Mommy Theresa believes there’s a reason – she says I can make a lot of people happy just by being me. She says the world needs more happy and I’m happy to help! She promised me that I’ll never be hungry again and I believe her. I feel like I’ve known her forever!
Now, I’m making new horsey and human friends. And then there’s Freckles. And yesterday, I met Joe Camel! He’s pretty cool. Freckles said we’re going to start sharing camp fire stories at night (without a fire of course) like they used to do with Betsy Rose – especially when she had to stay in a sling. I don’t know anything about that but I think they’re going to tell me. But I have heard a lot of really nice things about Betsy Rose. Did you know there’s a sign in her stall that says, ‘Believe?’
I really appreciate y’all caring about me. I didn’t think I’d ever trust humans again especially after watching them let my friends starve and die. And I knew that I wasn’t going to last much longer. But then one day, a nice lady came and took me out of that terrible place! She told me that she knew just where I needed to go to get better. I didn’t feel very good and I was feeling worse and weaker by the day. But that lady cared enough to get involved and here I am! I learned to never give up and to believe and I want to help others to believe too!
I’ve got to go now. We’ve got lots to do. Jazzy pulled off JoJo’s mask and the sun is out. I hope JoJo doesn’t get into trouble.
Have a good day and remember to never give up and to believe!”
#betsyrosestrong #elyzarose #bhfer #believe
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We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest which will hopefully, be announced within the next few days!
#BetsyRoseStrong #Believe
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Elyza Rose Meets Freckles and A New Chapter Begins
Elyza Rose got a much needed bath yesterday. It wasn’t easy – her coat was so thick. Really thick. Cushing’s thick. I simply could not stand the thought of how warm she must be, even on the cooler days, so I opted to give her a quick body clipping. I can’t say I did a good job – I was losing daylight and I still had a ton to do. But I’m sure she has to feel a lot better and that is what is most important. She stood like an angel the entire time and I know that she is very grateful for her new ‘haircut.’
I also introduced Elyza to Freckles today. Freckles is a very special little one too – she was Betsy Rose’s BFF. When Betsy Rose came to us, she was only a 0.5 on the Body Condition Score (BCS) scale – it is a miracle that she survived. Once a body reaches a BCS of 1, the organs have started to fail and most horses are not able to recover. During the starvation process, the body feeds off fat, then muscle, then organs. All odds were against her survival. I was determined that Betsy wouldn’t be alone if she had to go to Rainbow Bridge. A human was with her every minute, 24/7, for the first two months. A few weeks after her arrival, Freckles arrived via USPS to keep her company too! At the 2 month mark, Betsy was able to walk on her own and we let Freckles take over the nightly watch for a few hours (we did have them on camera though) and he did a great job. Betsy and Freckles formed a strong friendship. Over time, friends of Freckles would show up to visit and most of them stayed. Our little family grew larger.
Thankfully, Elyza Rose isn’t in nearly as bad of shape as Betsy Rose was. (Dr. Julia rated her a BCS of 2). After I introduced Freckles and Elyza, I heard Freckles tell Elyza Rose how good it is to have her here. He asked if she would mind if he shared some stories about a special little pony mare that inspired many humans to never give up and to believe. He was so excited! As I walked away, I felt a familiar tickle on my left cheek and I had to smile. Believe…..
#betsyrosestrong #believe #bhfer #elyzarose #freckles
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We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest – the winners will not be announced until March.
ELYZA ROSE SETTLES IN
I am happy to report that Elyza Rose is settling in very well. I gave her a much needed bath this morning and clipped her later this afternoon. I just couldn’t stand seeing her long, thick, and unhealthy coat. She’s so good for the heart – I just can’t tell you how wonderful it feels to have her here. I feel like I’ve known her forever!
I believe that Elyza’s journey is a continuation of Betsy Rose’s journey. Betsy Rose’s presence here is very strong. Our Betsy Rose went to Rainbow Bridge on December 22nd. Elysa Rose came to us on February 22nd. The two months in between were dark and very depressing. My heart shattered with the loss of Betsy Rose and I didn’t know how I would ever put it back together again. I went through the motions each day but I was numb and lost. But yesterday, when I hugged Elyza Rose for the first time, I felt an overwhelming and much needed sense of peace. It lit a spark in me that was fueled by Betsy Rose. I just know it! I know that what Elyza endured before she came to us was terrible – we are committed to helping her heal. However, I think Elyza Rose found her way to us to lead me down a path where my heart would heal which is what Betsy Rose would want. I believe that Betsy Rose had her hoof (and heart) in this. I will always believe.
#ElyzaRose #BetsyRoseStrong #believe #bhfer
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We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest – the winners will not be announced until March.