Wednesday:
This is the unhandled stud I’ve been visiting. He’s beautiful and is trying to stay calm in the presence of a human. He’s just unsure. But each day, his comfort level is a bit better. Baby steps.
When I arrived at the property on Wednesday evening to check on him, both he and the long horn ran from the other side of the 10 acres. Once they met me at the gate, they had a bit of a standoff. The horse won and followed me into the round pen.
A trailer was set up yesterday (Friday) on the property where the stud is located. I’ve been calling him Dayo. I opened up the coral panel enclosure when I got there so he could go in to explore. He was a little apprehensive at first, but he slowly made his way inside to check it out. Baby steps.
Saturday:
Dayo checking out the enclosure from the other side.
Getting a little curious.
He seemed to be thinking, "Oh wow! I’m on the inside now looking out and it’s not that bad!"
His reward for being brave – a carrot and sprinkle of grain.
And then he departed – calm, cool, collected! Baby steps! A little work each day. Hopefully, soon he will be brave enough to eat in the trailer. Everything is new to him – the slightest little thing startles him. But he’s getting better.
Betsy Rose has a new friend – a gift from Roxy! Roxy hand delivered it with lots of love! It was Roxy’s first day back in about a month – we missed her and her dad, Paul.
Betsy Rose even got a much needed bath.
Several UF students came out today to help give the horses baths. It was a beautiful day – the weather was perfect! This Arabian mare is Cerinade – she’s looking for a forever home.
Little Lucy also got a bath!
Aaleyah Belle and her famous tongue. She still loves to slime everyone. She always will. LOL!!
Aaleyah Belle and Indy – both adore attention.
Sisco making sure his mares don’t go anywhere. Sisco is looking for a forever home.
Classy getting her trach cleaned after her bath. We have to be careful not to get water into the trach.
Genesis – a big teddy bear. His right eye was removed this past year due to glaucoma.
HighTower – he’s beautiful and he’s looking for a forever home where he can walk on trails. He has some arthritis in his left knee. He’s like a big puppy dog!
Indy – he’s looking for a forever home. He has a good year of training on him and is a very sweet boy.
It was a really nice day. We made new friends and the horses got much needed baths!
Many thanks to everyone who came out today to help! And a big “Thank You” to Marie Riordan, for putting it all together. GO GATORS!
Have a great weekend, Everyone!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Monday PM & Tuesday AM Update October 21st – 22nd.
Yesterday was a picture perfect day! Betsy Rose stood in the sun with her nose in the air. It was like she was just soaking up the sun and the moment.
Bronson was very good for his hooficure yesterday. He’s so sweet, but I feel bad for him. The other boys don’t want much to do with him. He follows Bo around sometimes, but mostly he hangs out around the office or at the front of the house waiting for a human to come out. It’s so important for babies to be socialized with other horses when they are young. Getting human handling is great, but they need to form relationships with horses, too, and they need to learn the ways of the horse. Living alone is better than living in a situation where you are hungry and at risk, but even just having a goat friend may have helped. Soon, we will introduce him to Penny. She will make him feel better.
Gracie also got a hooficure yesterday. She needs to go on a diet as well!
There were some activities going on down the road yesterday and together with Fiona wanting to try out the buffet, Dayo had a tough time staying focused.
Fiona is a very sweet cow – she’s going to live with 3 other cows. She greeted me with moo’s and must have sung to me a dozen times yesterday.
She was a very brave girl!
Fiona is now even eating out of my hand!
CaryLou will be going to the hospital this morning at 8 am. I’m sure he will do fine – it’s a quick out patient procedure. Watching him gimp around here hasn’t been easy. We were going to wait and give it more time and get him moving over some poles, etc. but he gets to where he just can’t move and he gets upset. CaryLou never gets upset – he just gets even. Well, this is his own leg he’s fussing with and he looks pretty down about it. We’ve had quite a few mini’s that have had the procedure and they all did very well.
Wally is looking at CaryLou’s locked up back leg and seems to be saying, "Wow! That is really sad, CaryLou!" Poor CaryLou was stuck for awhile.
This really is one of my favorite photos of CaryLou!
Off to the hospital!
Betsy Rose just loves it when she has visitors!
Adorable!!!
Gentleman and Solace love extra attention too!
The issue in Betsy Rose’s back leg seems to have resolved. Dr. Julia’s acupuncture really helps her!
Many thanks to "Back on Track" for donating a therapeutic mesh sheet!
Have a wonderful Tuesday, Everyone!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Betsy Rose’s New Friend – Bunny!
October 21st, 2013
“Mommy Theresa look at my new friend! Her name is Bunny! She’s so cute! Can she stay? Please?”
“Betsy Rose I’m so happy to be here! I’ve heard so much about you from Auntie Barbara! How do you like my bunny outfit? Mommy Theresa – can you please come over and pick me up and turn me over? I want you both to see what is on my shirt!”
“I BELIEVE!”
“I’ve learned that if we believe many things are possible! I never stopped believing that I would have a family that would love me no matter how old I am. And look what happened!!! I have a HUGE family!! Is it ok if we call you Bunny? I have a lot of friends – well, they are family now. And you can be part of our family too!”
“That’s so nice of you, Betsy Rose, and YES, I would love to be part of the Beauty’s Haven family! Do you think the others will like me? I’m a big fan of Freckles too!”
“Of course they will like you! Raggedy Ann is going to adore you! Mommy Theresa, please can you take Bunny to my room so she can meet the others? They are all in there trying to come up with stories to tell tonight after you humans go to bed!”
This is Pink Pony that we are calling Bunny. She is adorable!
And the “I Believe!” on her outfit is beautiful! She fits in here perfectly! Yes, there really is a horse under those bunny ears! lol
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
BHFER Sunday & Monday AM Update October 19th – 20th
Does anyone wonder what we were doing yesterday? Yes, it was laundry day at Beauty’s Haven!
A little progress with Dayo on Sunday. It was windy and the trailer doors would squeak and scare Dayo into orbit. I need to remember to take some WD-40 next time to spray on the trailer doors. Then a few shavings would blow around and that scared him too. It’s really sad – whoever had him when he was a baby, should have worked with him at least enough for him to feel comfortable being handled.
There was a tub with a handful of grain inside the trailer too – just about 18" inside the doorway. I’ll check in the morning to see if he got brave enough to go for it.
Solace enjoying the morning sun after breakfast on Sunday.
The farrier is coming today, Monday. Would anyone like to sponsor a hooficure for Solace, Little E, Bronson, Gracie, or Bo? Oh – Indy too.
Lacey had been waiting her whole life for this. Her own little boy loves her dearly and she takes great care of him. It’s things like this that help me to keep going. Rescue is hard work and its draining – physically, mentally, and financially. But just look at the smile on his face. I spent over a year with Lacey and it was so hard to let her go. But this is what we do. There will be another to take her spot. Turning away any horse breaks my heart. Congratulations Lacey and Dalton – so glad you have each other!
Have a great Monday, Everyone!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
BHFER Saturday, October 19th Update
Wednesday:
This is the unhandled stud I’ve been visiting. He’s beautiful and is trying to stay calm in the presence of a human. He’s just unsure. But each day, his comfort level is a bit better. Baby steps.
When I arrived at the property on Wednesday evening to check on him, both he and the long horn ran from the other side of the 10 acres. Once they met me at the gate, they had a bit of a standoff. The horse won and followed me into the round pen.
A trailer was set up yesterday (Friday) on the property where the stud is located. I’ve been calling him Dayo. I opened up the coral panel enclosure when I got there so he could go in to explore. He was a little apprehensive at first, but he slowly made his way inside to check it out. Baby steps.
Saturday:
Dayo checking out the enclosure from the other side.
Getting a little curious.
He seemed to be thinking, "Oh wow! I’m on the inside now looking out and it’s not that bad!"
His reward for being brave – a carrot and sprinkle of grain.
And then he departed – calm, cool, collected! Baby steps! A little work each day. Hopefully, soon he will be brave enough to eat in the trailer. Everything is new to him – the slightest little thing startles him. But he’s getting better.
Betsy Rose has a new friend – a gift from Roxy! Roxy hand delivered it with lots of love! It was Roxy’s first day back in about a month – we missed her and her dad, Paul.
Betsy Rose even got a much needed bath.
Several UF students came out today to help give the horses baths. It was a beautiful day – the weather was perfect! This Arabian mare is Cerinade – she’s looking for a forever home.
Little Lucy also got a bath!
Aaleyah Belle and her famous tongue. She still loves to slime everyone. She always will. LOL!!
Aaleyah Belle and Indy – both adore attention.
Sisco making sure his mares don’t go anywhere. Sisco is looking for a forever home.
Classy getting her trach cleaned after her bath. We have to be careful not to get water into the trach.
Genesis – a big teddy bear. His right eye was removed this past year due to glaucoma.
HighTower – he’s beautiful and he’s looking for a forever home where he can walk on trails. He has some arthritis in his left knee. He’s like a big puppy dog!
Indy – he’s looking for a forever home. He has a good year of training on him and is a very sweet boy.
It was a really nice day. We made new friends and the horses got much needed baths!
Many thanks to everyone who came out today to help! And a big “Thank You” to Marie Riordan, for putting it all together. GO GATORS!
Have a great weekend, Everyone!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Smiles and Ribbons!
October 12th – 15th, 2013
Betsy Rose enjoyed visitors on Saturday.
I actually took some time on Sunday to go for a little ride myself. It was nice, very nice! The weather has been perfect!
Baby Boo is getting big! Daisy’s tumors appear to be shrinking!!
Remember Starlight? She was a rescue we took in last year that was “unwanted”. She had been living in horrible conditions. Look at what she and Jordan accomplished today!!! I’m convinced there are no “unwanted” horses. Some may be misplaced, but they are all wanted, IMO. I’m so proud of both of these girls – just look at the ribbons!
I’m so proud of both of these girls – just look at the ribbons!
Look at Lacey with her new human – this is a reminder of why it may take us longer than some to find homes for horses. It has to be the right fit – the right connection. Our goal is to find a forever home. When the time, horse, and human are right, well, great things happen. Look at that SMILE! PRICELESS!
The boys have somewhat of a winter coat already – they are so cute! CaryLou still struts. LOL
“Mommy Theresa that’s my itchy spot! WhooHooo that feels good!”
Gentleman loves his tree with overhead mister. And the others love Gentleman. So, they gather each day – under the tree!
HighTower having fun in the hay. LOL! He’s a big teddy bear!
Bo has become quite the babysitter! Bo is the horse that was dropped off in the middle of a dirt road and abandoned. He walked from the road to a tree and that’s where he stood all day long likely waiting for his owner to come back for him. They never did. It was a hot, sweltering feels like 100 degree day, with no water – from at least 7 am that morning until we picked him up late that evening. I think he was likely a cow horse that got injured and could no longer work. He’s got the moves, but he is very lame from an old injury.
I wanted to share this photo of our human son, Joshua. He went for a helicopter ride over Orlando for his birthday!
Dr. Bess of Tune Ups Veterinary Equine Dentistry and Services, will be here on Thursday – would anyone like to sponsor a horse or two for their dental? On the list are Aaleyah Belle, Lucy, Ruby, Lily, Princess, and Morgan.
Have a great evening, Everyone,
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
BH Update October 10th & 11th, 2013
It was a bittersweet day yesterday as Baby Ray and Lacey left for their new homes.
Baby Ray and Lobo chatting yesterday morning. Chico and Lobo are a pair of bookend mini’s that need a good home!
Garan had his front feet x-rayed yesterday – he’s been ouchy. He’s got abscesses in both front feet. The left popped yesterday.
Bouie is much more comfortable in his new boots! Silly boy – likes to make faces!
Peaches getting settled into her winter home with Jamie. Peaches is going to have fun taking care of Cassidy in the local winter show series. I’m sure Jamie will post pics and keep us updated on how they do! Peaches is going to love the attention! I hope to make it to some of the shows. Thanks Jamie!
Run Bronson! Run!
Cookie remained at the hospital last evening and Dr. Hughes planned to inject the cancerous area today. Cookie will be returning to her foster home following her injections. Divinity misses her, I’m sure.
Daisy and Boo are doing ok. Daisy’s tumors appear to be shrinking! Please keep them in your prayers.
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Cookie’s Cancer and the Peanut Festival
October 4th – 5th, 2013
Friday
Unfortunately, it appears that the SCC has returned under Cookie’s eye. She needs to go back to the hospital and will likely need another surgery – she may end up losing the eye but it could be worse. And if she does lose her eye, well, most horses adjust well.
Terri and her husband are taking great care of Cookie and Divinity – we appreciate them very much. They have agreed to continue to foster the girls for as long as needed. This is a true blessing and we can’t thank them enough. Anyone who has visited the rescue, can tell you we have very little shade which is what these two girls need (and each need a stall). Terri is home 24/7 to care for them.
I have to ask for help with another surgery for Cookie. We won’t know how much is needed until she is evaluated but it will be at least $900. If they have to remove the eye, it will be more. If anyone would like to help Cookie, please make a note on your donation that it’s for Cookie. Thanks everyone.
Cookie
Divinity
Betsy Rose
Saturday
Happy Saturday Everyone!
Williston Peanut Festival Fundraiser
Jamie and Lynn did a great job getting us all set up at the Williston Peanut Festival this morning! Thank you to all who came out to visit us at our booth – there were a lot of nice items for sale and raffle!
Our booth at the 2013 Williston Peanut Festival!
Peanut Festival Fundraiser
Many beautiful items were donated to help us raise funds for the horses!
Peanut Festival Fundraiser
The Peanut Festival was a great success! We raised approximately $400!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!
Betsy Rose and Friends
Sometimes Betsy’s friends have to stay in her suite when the Boston Terriers are out for their own safety!
Have a great Sunday, everyone!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Introducing Bronson – October 5th to 7th, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Based on an email I received – this baby colt became an orphan at 1 month old in a field where his momma died. The person that got him from that situation (about 2 months ago) emailed and asked if we could take him in – they can’t afford to keep him and don’t have time to give him. He is living alone – he is lonely. They can’t take him home because of a horse aggressive dog. We are glad the person took him out of the situation he was in and then reached out for help when needed – and we do want to help. The thought of him being so young, and alone, is of concern. I then asked for current photos of the foal and these were provided – the email stated they were taken last week.
He’s just a baby. He reminds me of Legacy who had a similar start in life. If anyone would like to pledge to help us to him please let us know. Right now we are asking for pledges. I’m trying to set up a time to see him and hopefully pick him up and bring him here to the rescue. If this works out, we will then ask that the pledges morph into donations. A baby needs interaction with humans and with other horses – he needs to learn to be a horse. We have 3 baby boys about his age that would welcome him, I’m sure.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
On my way to pick up the baby with Katherine Rivera!
On our way home! Precious cargo aboard! We’re calling him Bronson.
Home! A welcome greeting from Auntie Barbara!
Ending today with some cute photos of Bronson – he got a little hooficure and it was really nice to hear him having conversations with others. He will have many friends here – horses of all ages (and humans too). We’ll get him fully vetted. At some point, his hernia will be addressed or perhaps as he grows, it will go away – we have had that happen in the past with babies.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Visiting with Bronson after I got home today – he’s a very talkative little boy! So far, we’ve received $275 in funds that were pledged to help him. Dr. Julia will be here tomorrow to examine him. Thank you all for caring about this little one. I can’t wait for him to be able to play with the boys!
Twenty five years ago today, we had a little miracle happen – our son, Joshua, was born! I got to have lunch with both of our human kids today – the only person missing was Bob! But we’re celebrating again on Thursday here at the farm – we’ll all be together then for cake, presents, and a movie. Happy birthday Joshua – we love you!
We had a pretty nasty storm this evening and got dumped on with lots of ran again. The good thing about that is it will keep dust down for a bit, but the bad thing is the erosion it caused.
I had to go to the eye Dr. today – have been having pain and discomfort in my right eye. I have some eye medication now that will hopefully help. I won’t be able to wear contacts for awhile and my glasses were 15+ years old and many strengths ago. Everything is still fuzzy, so I’ll be off here for the rest of tonight. I won’t be getting to emails, PM’s, etc. until tomorrow. I need to give these eyes a break and hopefully, the headache will go away.
I would like to ask everyone to say prayers for Cookie. She will be going back to the hospital on Thursday.
Thank you all for your continued love and support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
10/3/13 Thursday Update
Just a quick update on Betsy Rose! She had a surprise visitor today – Ola came to see her and give her a hooficure! Yesterday’s acupuncture/chiropractic treatment really helped and that, combined with today’s hooficure, has made her much more comfortable. She’s walking much better and the soreness in her hip/leg is better. She now wants to take me for walks. Better is always good.
Betsy Rose is still fragile and will be for quite awhile. Each day she is with us is a blessing. She’s getting the best of combined medicine/treatment and is making progress. What is in the best interest of each horse, quality of life, together with the horse’s attitude, all play a factor in our decision making process. Tests, diagnostics, consultations, etc. are done – we don’t make decisions on a whim.
Betsy Rose’s body had been robbed of everything – cannibalizing itself to survive. But nobody could take away her love for life and her will to survive. Betsy Rose NEVER gave up and she has defied all odds. And no matter how long God gives us with her, she knows she is loved. Thank you all for believing in her and for helping us to help her.
Betsy Rose and her hooficure today. Yes, she is still thin.
But look at how thin she was in the beginning.
"CaryLou here! I get to be the poster child for all of us horses! Please help Mommy Theresa to take care of us horses by making a donation when you can. Donations can be made different ways – if you go to our website at www.bhfer.org you can see them – we so very much appreciate all of you!"
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Betsy Rose’s and Bouie’s X-Rays
September 30th – October 1st, 2013
Monday:
When Dr. Lugo first examined Betsy Rose yesterday, he feared she had fractured something. We were all happy when x-rays indicated there are no fractures. An ultrasound was done but showed no issues – that made us even more happy! She definitely has an issue in her back left – she may have strained herself getting up after laying down. We are to continue doing what we are doing – stall rest, some hand grazing, heat, massage, etc. Dr. Julia will be here tomorrow to do acupuncture. Betsy Rose did seem more comfortable today and she did put more weight on her back leg. She really is very fragile and will be for quite some time. You can see the area of injury that was shaved for the ultrasound.
Dr. Lugo examines Betsy Rose. She has been having a lot of problems with her back left hip/leg. We wanted to make sure nothing was fractured and that there was no major tear of any kind. She’s always a good girl.
Tammie was here the last couple of days and got to experience quite a bit of Betsy Rose. Thanks so much Tammie, for all of your help!
“Mommy Theresa, are we done yet? I’m trying to be a good patient but I’d rather be out grazing and all of this bending and twisting is no fun. I promise I won’t chase Lucy!”
Betsy Rose and Dr. Lugo
Tuesday:
Betsy Rose was very happy to have visitors this evening. She got a LOT of extra attention! She loves introducing her friends to people. Sometimes she lets Freckles do the introductions but this evening she wanted to do them herself. She pretty much gets what she wants.
We had x-rays done of Bouie’s front feet yesterday. He foundered last year and had slight rotation. He recently started having trouble again. Yesterday’s x-rays indicated that he has rotated more in his front right but Dr. Lugo feels that with corrective trimming, Bouie will be comfortable. The x-rays were worth every penny!
The raffle for the Betsy Rose artwork is over! We are going to wait until the end of the week as a number of checks will be arriving via snail mail. Once we make sure that the name of everyone who has participated is in the hat, a winner will be drawn and announced.
Thank you all so much for your love and support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb