June 27th…
“Auntie Barb, did you know that donkeys don’t like Coca-Cola? Got milk?”
We appreciate Wanda and her 4H Saddlebusters group for coming to help out on Saturday. Some of the horses got much needed baths!
Wanda and Whiskers getting to know each other.
“Awww, come on – I just know we can all fit! Uncle Phil, please scoot over just a little bit.” JoJo and his golf cart antics – he’s hysterical!
June 30th…
Whiskers loved having a conversation with Uncle Larry and Auntie DJ.
July 1st…
Whiskers is seriously thinking about it. JoJo mastered those stairs in no time!
Kitty Cat is a pretty lazy barn cat. But very sweet. lol
July 3rd…
Some really great news – it’s not finalized yet, but Daisy and Mocha may have a forever home!
Mishka got some extra attention from Jenny yesterday which he absolutely loved!
When Sisco meets Whiskers. Dr. Porter will be coming out to treat Sisco. The tumors by his tail have become angry.
July 4th…
The oak tree will never be the same. Missing our gentle giants, Matilda and Gentleman but so grateful we still have our senior Arabian sanctuary horse, Little E.
Hope everyone had a fun, safe, Independence Day weekend!
The gap is widening between 1st and 2nd place in the Make A Splash contest. Your vote, once every 24 hours through July 31st is so greatly needed! And what will help even more is if you share amongst family and friends and ask them to vote and share daily as well. It’s a free and easy way to help us potentially win $10K.
We have never been fortunate enough to win anything close to $10,000. Although it is a constant and exhausting struggle trying to raise money and take care of the horses all day long, it is truly worth every moment, knowing that we are making a difference in the life of each and every equine that enters through our gates.
Please remember to vote daily to help the horses of Beauty’s Haven!
Wishing everyone a wonderful day and thank you all, for your generosity, love and support.
#believe #vote #horserescue #helpahorse #makeasplash #forthehorses #wecandothis
Sawyer’s Seizures And Betsy Rose’s X-rays/Ultrasound
May 19th, 2016
I am happy to report that Sawyer had a comfortable night and a great appetite this morning. He is most happy when Lucy is with him. I’m not sure happy Lucy is happy being a full-time best friend. But Sawyer gets fed multiple small meals a day and that is when Lucy will be able to go out and play while he eats.
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Mocha is obviously trying to think of some mischief to get into. lol
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May 20th
Betsy Rose got her acupuncture treatment yesterday by Dr. Julia. Today, a hooficure by Stephanie. Betsy is doing better but still has a ways to go. I just realized I never posted an update about her X-rays and ultrasound that were done back in April!
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Dr. Lugo did x-rays and an ultrasound on Betsy Rose when she came to us in June 2013 and found an old fracture in her pelvic area. She was in deplorable shape – she couldn’t even stand and had to live in a sling for the first 2 months after arrival. Her left side was weaker than the right. This past December, Betsy sustained an injury that set her back quite a bit when a vet was treating her for choke. She had to go back in the sling for a couple of weeks due to a tendon/ligament issue. Betsy Rose is fragile, she always will be, due to the severe neglect she endured and how it effected her body. And she is up there in age – 26ish. But she’s a known fighter with a love for life.
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Betsy was slowly getting better after the December injury but we weren’t comfortable with how slow the progress was and wanted to compare a new set of X-rays/ultrasound to her initial set so Dr. Lugo came back out and did them again. What we learned was that Betsy Rose re-injured the old injury. And with her left back hip/leg an issue, the right one works overtime and she pivots on her left vs using it properly. We hand walk her throughout the days and we walk her over noodles to get her to pick that leg/hip up. The acupuncture treatments help and Betsy gets red light therapy and massage. She would likely benefit from aqua therapy but that’s not an option. Some days she walks off much better than others but most days she’s stiff in that hip/leg and I’m worried about it becoming like a “frozen shoulder” only its a “frozen hip.” Someone suggested a Theraplate but I don’t have any experience with them to know if it would help. Does anyone have experience with a Theraplate?
For those that don’t know Betsy Rose’s story you can read about it starting here: https://bhfer.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/pony-mare-update/. Betsy Rose survived against all odds – she never gave up and she’s encouraged many people in many ways. She’s loved, very much. She believes…
Just a quick update to let you know that Sawyer had a good day. I’m really relieved, and pleased, that he hasn’t had any more seizures. He did get an acupuncture treatment by Dr. Julia which Lucy tried her best to help with. lol
Sawyer’s Seizure – He Needs Prayers
May 17th, 2016
9:21am
I don’t know why we are going through so many trials, but Sawyer needs prayers. Out of the blue he went down his morning and had some sort of seizure. He appeared blind and in a panic. He got slightly better and then he started running in circles to the point where he ran into the fence and a tree. The vet is on the way.
10:31am
I gave Sawyer some sedation as prescribed by Dr. Ted Specht, the vet, who should be arriving at any moment. Thankfully, Sawyer has calmed down.
11:03am
Dr. Ted is checking out Sawyer. He believes that this is a neurological issue but is unsure as to the cause. Some tests, including bloodworm, have been done.
So once again, we are asking our incredible little village to keep yet another of our precious horses in your thoughts and prayers. Sawyer is a sweet, elderly, wise pony with Cushing’s Disease that will live out his days here. Thank you
Aaleyah Belle – Home Again!
May 15th, 2016
9:21am
Thank you ALL for your good thoughts and prayers! WE BELIEVE AND GUESS WHAT???
Aaleyah Belle is coming home today!
2:13pm
Elizabeth and Bri have precious cargo on board – Aaleyah Belle is homeward bound!
3:34pm
Big sigh of relief… Home! As Aaleyah Belle once said “Never give up!”
May 16th
Aaleyah Belle is doing well – thankfully! She really did grow up to be a big girl. I know Momma Sue is proud.
Aaleyah Belle to the Hospital!
May 13th, 2016
10:01 am
Aaleyah Belle greeted me this morning by refusing breakfast and throwing herself on the ground wanting to roll. It wasn’t easy getting her up, but once we did so, we led her to the barn. The vet is on the way. She received IV meds as directed by the vet and I’m doing red light therapy on her now. She’s relaxing and is no longer wanting to roll. Please continue to send good thoughts and prayers.
11:24 am
The vet just left, so now, we wait and pray. Aaleyah Belle was tubed and oiled. She is comfortably resting in her stall and is waking up from sedation. Once she is awake, we will do some walking. Please keep the good thoughts and prayers coming. If she becomes painful again, we will be going to the hospital.
3:06 pm
Aaleyah got better but then it hit again out of the blue so we now need prayers to get her on the trailer – she’s refusing to load.
3:55 pm
After much cajoling and praying, Aaleyah is finally in the trailer! More good thoughts and prayers please!!!! There is no one in this whole wide world who could ever convince me that the power of prayer does not work. And I just know that there are Angels walking amongst us who come and go in many forms. Aaleyah is on her way to the hospital at UF.
5:28 pm
Aaleyah settled in at the University of Florida Vet Hospital and is being examined – they will do an ultrasound, bloodworm, rectal, etc. We will update more later.
MATCH GAME FOR AALEYAH BELLE!
Three wonderful supporters have joined together to sponsor a $1,400 Match Game to assist with the veterinary bills and hospitalization of our beloved Aaleyah Belle!
All donations up to $1,400 will be matched ~ $5 will become $10, $10 will become $20 and so on. Each and every donation is truly appreciated and please be assured that no donation is ever considered as being too small.
Donations are tax deductible and 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 ‘Veterinary Bills.’ If you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution.
Thank you all for your continued love and support and please keep our precious girl in your thoughts and prayers.
Timmie’s Mother’s Day Present!
I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day! It’s been a pretty busy day here. But we do have some wonderful news to share – it was a super great Mother’s Day for Timmie and Foxy! They have been adopted and have settled into their forever home with Judy and Bill today!
It’s really exciting – they will be doing some horse agility which I know they will love – especially Foxy!
The girls are less than 15 minutes from the rescue – I love it when they are close by! We’ll post pictures and updates – no worries there! It’s always bittersweet when they leave and I never say good-bye. They are family, always. When they land here, it’s a new start for them. When they leave here for their new home, it’s never ‘The end’ of the story – it’s only a new chapter in their lives!
We are so happy for Timmie and Foxy! I bet they think they are in heaven! No, they don’t live on beautiful grass like this 24/7, although I’m sure they would like to. They do, however, enjoy exploring their new home including the play area.
Timmie’s right eye sustained an injury a couple of days before they went home, but Judy and Bill have been super about taking care of it and keeping us updated. I truly feel the girls are more comfortable in a home of their own where they get more one on one attention. Please send good thoughts to help Timmie’s eye heal quickly.
An Update On Many & Happy Independence Day!
June 27th…
“Auntie Barb, did you know that donkeys don’t like Coca-Cola? Got milk?”
We appreciate Wanda and her 4H Saddlebusters group for coming to help out on Saturday. Some of the horses got much needed baths!
Wanda and Whiskers getting to know each other.
“Awww, come on – I just know we can all fit! Uncle Phil, please scoot over just a little bit.” JoJo and his golf cart antics – he’s hysterical!
June 30th…
Whiskers loved having a conversation with Uncle Larry and Auntie DJ.
July 1st…
Whiskers is seriously thinking about it. JoJo mastered those stairs in no time!
Kitty Cat is a pretty lazy barn cat. But very sweet. lol
July 3rd…
Some really great news – it’s not finalized yet, but Daisy and Mocha may have a forever home!
Mishka got some extra attention from Jenny yesterday which he absolutely loved!
When Sisco meets Whiskers. Dr. Porter will be coming out to treat Sisco. The tumors by his tail have become angry.
July 4th…
The oak tree will never be the same. Missing our gentle giants, Matilda and Gentleman but so grateful we still have our senior Arabian sanctuary horse, Little E.
Hope everyone had a fun, safe, Independence Day weekend!
The gap is widening between 1st and 2nd place in the Make A Splash contest. Your vote, once every 24 hours through July 31st is so greatly needed! And what will help even more is if you share amongst family and friends and ask them to vote and share daily as well. It’s a free and easy way to help us potentially win $10K.
We have never been fortunate enough to win anything close to $10,000. Although it is a constant and exhausting struggle trying to raise money and take care of the horses all day long, it is truly worth every moment, knowing that we are making a difference in the life of each and every equine that enters through our gates.
Please remember to vote daily to help the horses of Beauty’s Haven!
Wishing everyone a wonderful day and thank you all, for your generosity, love and support.
#believe #vote #horserescue #helpahorse #makeasplash #forthehorses #wecandothis
HELP! Someone Put a Match to It! ASPCA Help A Horse Day Challenge
One of the criteria upon which the awarding one of the many grants being offered by the #ASPCA (up to $25K) is based, is determined by the total amount of contributions raised during the month of April. This Match Game, therefore, would truly help our rescue in achieving this most important goal for the horses.
All donations up to $1,000 will be matched ~ $5 will become $10, $10 will become $20 etc.
Each and every donation is truly appreciated and please be assured that no donation is ever considered as being too small.
Donations are tax deductible and can be made via various ways on our website. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. If you mark your donation for ‘Friends or Family’ no fees will be taken out. Please leave a notation that your donation is to be designated to the ‘#HelpsHorse Day Match Game.’
Thank you all for your continued love and support and please share this final challenge amongst family and friends with the hashtags #HelpaHorse and #BeautysHavenEquineRescue.
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Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grassroots Non-Profit Organization registered in the state of Florida (EIN: 20-4783950). We are not funded by Local, State, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations from the public. Please consider making a one time or recurring donation to help the horses. No amount is too small and all donations are very much appreciated. Donations are tax deductible.
Beauty’s Haven was awarded “Verified” status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (#GFAS) in 2012. GFAS is the only globally recognized organization that provides standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries. Beauty’s Haven is A #Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a #GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit 2013, 2014, and 2015. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero.
LOSING MATILDA
[dropcaps]I[/dropcaps] t’s been a tough couple of days. I’m not sure I’m ready to be on social media yet but I want to let everyone know that Matilda left this world with her friend, Little E, and humans that loved her very much by her side. I want to thank Dr. Ted Specht for being such a compassionate person – we appreciate all he’s done for Matilda.
Matilda was treated for her eyelid injury last week by Dr. Specht and Dr. Julia treated her with acupuncture just a few days ago. Matilda seemed to be doing well. And out of the blue endotoxemia struck – it was so unexpected.
I miss Matilda very much – more than words can say.
Matilda runs with Gentleman now, and Solace. We will see them all again, someday. I’d like to ask everyone to keep Little E in your prayers. He appears to be handling it ok but he’s got to be feeling a loss – just as we are.
Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. I haven’t begun to read emails or posts yet but hope to be up for that tomorrow. Again, thank you for caring about this grand old mule – she was worth more than gold. She was loved, very much.
~Theresa
Sweet Matilda Has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge
It is with heavy heart that we must inform you that we suddenly lost Matilda this morning. Please keep Theresa and the entire Beauty’s Haven family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you.
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If you love our work then tell the world! Stories about us from people like you will help us make an even bigger impact in our #community.
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Won’t you help us raise visibility for our work by posting a testimonial about your experience with us? All content will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. It’s easy and only takes 3 minutes!
And don’t forget about our ASPCA Help a Horse Day Celebration being held on April 23rd, 2016. #Register to join in the fun that day on the Events page of our website! If you can’t attend, there are other ways to help! Donations made during the month of April will help our odds of winning one of the grants (up to $25K) being offered by the #ASPCA for #HelpaHorseDay!
#charity #nonprofit #HelpaHorse #believe #ComeToTheirRescue #charity #grassroots #Win$25KForTheHorses #NeverGiveUp #ASPCA
Mending Fences
April 2016 marks our 10 year #anniversary for helping horses as a registered non-profit! How appropriate it is that the #ASPCA Help a Horse Day is also in April! This year, our #HelpaHorse #Celebration is on April 23rd from 12 – 3 pm. We hope you can join us and meet the horses that you support. By attending, you would also be helping us to potentially win a grant of up to $25,000 for the horses!
Can’t attend but still want to help us win a grant? No worries – there are ways! We will be posting a #challenge a day for the next 10 days leading up to our April 23rd #Celebration.
Each daily challenge provides specific information about how you can help from a distance! We #believe we can win one of the grants with your help!
Safety is paramount here so our first Help a Horse Day 10 day #countdown challenge is a way for you to #ComeToTheirRescue and help by #MendingFences from a distance!
HELP A HORSE / 10 Year Anniversary Challenge Day 1
BOARDS, BOARDS, AND MORE BOARDS!
We need to replace several fence boards to help keep our horses contained and safe. Each board is $9. Today’s challenge is to procure 10 boards. We actually need 16 but 10 is a good goal!
If you can #HelpaHorse by gifting a board or two please let us know! Tax deductible donations can be made various ways via our website at www.bhfer. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. Please note that it’s for #HelpaHorse fence boards!