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A NEW MATCH GAME & A WONDERFUL RAFFLE!

Horse crib blanket throw

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

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TINSEL, WARRIOR AND ELYZA FEELING A BIT UNDER THE WEATHER

Tinsel Warrior Elyza Rose Under Weather
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Dr. Cardona came out yesterday to examine Tinsel and Warrior. Both were not feeling well. Their heart and respiratory rates were elevated. Tinsel has also been running a slight temperature and hasn’t been finishing her meals.
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Little Warrior was such a good boy for Dr. Cardona.
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Dr. Cardona also examined Elyza Rose’s eyes. She recently tore her lower right eyelid, but thankfully, it’s healing nicely. The ulcer in her left eye is a bit worse. So, more meds, more often. In addition to running blood work on Tinsel and Warrior, Dr. Cardona also ran blood work on Elyza to compare to her blood test results from two weeks ago as there were some issues at the time. I need to send out a detailed update about what’s been going on with her.  Hopefully, we will receive the blood test results today. I’m not sure how much yesterday’s vet bill is, but I know it’s a lot. Two exams, one eye exam, blood tests on all three, and medications. It’s going to be several hundred dollars so if anyone would like to help it would be very much appreciated.
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One of our awesome farriers will be here on Monday to give hooficures to many horses. To support happy feet, we need to raise a total of $425. If anyone would like to help, our ‘Velvet Nosers’ would be forever grateful! Donations are tax deductible and can be forwarded via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net.  If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Family and Friends,’ no fees will be deducted from your donation. Please also note that your contribution is for ‘Hooficures.’ Other ways to donate can be found on our website at  www.bhfer.org/donate.
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Lastly, thanks to all of you, we have won the SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month Contest for the month of February! The $1000 prize could not have come at a better time and will greatly assist with the purchase of hay and/or other needs for our beloved herd.

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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A NEW CHAPTER IN SOPHIE’S LIFE BEGINS

A New Chapter for Sophie II

Yesterday, Sophie and I made a trip to her new home! It’s not far from the rescue and she has a new friend named Dancer. Dancer is a 30+ year young TB that lost her BFF (who was also 30+ years young) a few days ago. Their human mom raised them from babies and Dancer was very, very sad with the loss of her BFF.

A few days ago, one of our vet’s and a farrier, referred Dancer’s owner to us in hope that we would have a horse that could pal up with Dancer – but it had to be just the right horse – a special horse with the right disposition. When I learned of the circumstances, I truly believed that Sophie would be a perfect match and invited Dancer’s mom to come spend time with her. She did, and I saw a new friendship take roots right away, so we opted to give it a try!

I explained to Sophie what was going on as Suzanne helped us get her ready for the short journey to her new home. Sophie walked right onto the trailer with me. When we arrived, she walked off, looked around, and then looked at me as if to say, “I think I’m going to like it here!”
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Dancer became more animated by the second and we let the girls meet over the fence. Then we hand grazed them for awhile. When I felt the time was right, we took our leads off and the girls walked off like they’d known each other for years. It was a warm and wonderful feeling!
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I stayed for a couple of hours and watched the girls and chatted with Sophie’s new mom – it certainly didn’t seem like we were pretty much strangers. We have a lot in common and could’ve talked for hours. With every adoption, our family just expands!
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And so, a new chapter in Sophie’s life begins.
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This was Sophie when she came to us in 2015. She was skin on bones and had terrible teeth and feet. With proper TLC, Sophie blossomed into a beautiful and happy mare.

Why did it take so long to find her a home? It had to be the right home and it takes as long as it takes to find that perfect match!
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Please remember to cast your daily vote in the Eagle Rare Life contest and please share amongst family and friends as well. Just click on this link and cast your vote.

‘Life is about determination. Don’t give up just because of the obstacles. Regardless of what obstacles face you, just keep going! Go through, go around, or go over – but never give up!’
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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. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

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NOVEMBER MATCH GAME FOR HAY AND EAGLE RARE FINAL COUNTDOWN!

October Hay Match Game

A wonderful friend and supporter has come forth to offer a Match Game, whereby, all donations up to $500, will be matched dollar for dollar. Donations will be applied to our hay needs.

If you would like to play the Match Game, you may do so via various means on our website or via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to, ‘Hay Match Game.’ If you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever considered as being too small.

On behalf of all the ‘Velvet Nosers’ at Beauty’s Haven, thank you so very much for your love and support!
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Theresa_Beauty_EagleRareLifeTheresa is currently in Sixth Place in the ‘Most Read’ category of the Eagle Rare Life contest, thanks to each and every one of you! Please continue to cast your daily vote by clicking here. Voting ends at midnight on December 5th.

‘Life is about determination. Don’t give up just because of the obstacles. Regardless of what obstacles face you, just keep going! Go through, go around, or go over – but never give up!’
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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. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

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We Brought Home the Ribbons!

A Fun Day at Pine Ridge

The Pine Ridge Benefit Horse Show was absolutely awesome! The weather was great, we made new friends, and we brought home two ribbons!

There were so many really great costumes! Luija was a cowboy and Karen was an Indian – they won 5th place! I was Dorothy and Warrior was the Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz and we won 2nd place! Many thanks to Karen and all of the wonderful people of Pine Ridge in Beverly Hills!

Luija (1997) and Warrior (1999) are a pair of precious Falabella mini geldings that would love to have a forever home of their own in time for the holidays. Please share this post and help us make their wish come true.

Elizabeth and I gathered up the boys and got to the show just in time.

A portable round pen was donated to us which has already proven to be a valuable tool. Now we will be able to go to more events with the horses!

Elizabeth helped me into my Dorothy pony tails and she got the boys ready.
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Luija and Warrior were really good about getting into their costumes.

The weather was great.  We saw friends and met a lot of wonderful people!
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Luija and Karen led the way. Warrior was a bit shy and was happy to follow.

Both boys were a good sport about everything.
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Both boys seemed to be very proud to participate.  Especially Luija – he’s the animated one. Warrior is a really mellow “in your lap” boy.
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Just look at those ribbons! So proud of Luija and Warrior!

Many people stopped by to meet the boys. Children and adults alike totally enjoy interacting with them. The boys tend to make you smile.  🙂
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Please remember to cast your daily vote in the Eagle Rare Life contest and please share amongst family and friends as well. Just click on this link and cast your vote.

‘Life is about determination. Don’t give up just because of the obstacles. Regardless of what obstacles face you, just keep going! Go through, go around, or go over – but never give up!’
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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. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

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Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc. Awarded a $5,000 Grant from Best Friends Animal Society

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MORRISTON, Florida, October 9, 2017

[dropcaps] B [/dropcaps] eauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., is honored to be the recipient of a $5,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society. This award will greatly assist the rescue with the mounting veterinary fees of their 32 plus equines, many of which have special needs.

As the recipient of this award, Beauty’s Haven can continue its most important mission of raising public awareness about the standards of care that are necessary to keep horses safe and healthy while providing assistance, when possible, to horse owners experiencing a short period of financial hardship. Beauty’s Haven also provides information to members of the community, regarding the steps that must be taken when one encounters an equine that is being abused or neglected. As Theresa Batchelor, President and Co-Founder of Beauty’s Haven so aptly states:

“Horses are majestic creatures that have helped mankind for thousands of years – they give so much and ask for so little. They help mend hearts, they forgive and love unconditionally.”

At Beauty’s Haven, horses that have been neglected, abused, and/or abandoned are given a second chance at life, a life without pain and worry, a life with dignity and respect. Equines that are no longer needed, wanted or are useful to their owners are welcomed at the rescue with the goal of eventually placing them in loving, forever homes. Working together with other organizations, Beauty’s Haven tries to find placement for as many equines as possible before they end up in the slaughter pipeline where they would be at a high risk of being sold to kill buyers, then trucked across the borders to Canada and Mexico, where they would be brutally slaughtered for human consumption.

Beauty’s Haven offers sanctuary to a limited number of horses with special needs regardless of age or breed. The rescue has taken in babies as young as two hours old, pregnant mares and senior horses – the oldest rescue was 43 years old! Oftentimes, Beauty’s Haven accepts equines into their program that other rescue organizations may refuse, due to the time consuming and/or costly rehabilitation needs of the horse. Quality of life is always a determining factor in deciding the future of each horse. Beauty’s Haven is pro-life and never is an equine euthanized to make room for another.

Beauty’s Haven has an excellent care team that includes professionals in both traditional and holistic medicine, dentistry and equine podiatry. A horse will be humanely euthanized, however, when they appear to be experiencing more pain than pleasure, are terminally ill or critically injured and all courses of treatment have been thoroughly explored. An animal is never permitted to suffer. Beauty’s Haven has accepted horses with birth defects, broken bones, mutilations, cancer, blindness, COPD and Cushing’s disease as well as those that were starved and extremely emaciated and had other serious diseases. Other animals in need such as dogs, cats, pigs, birds, goats, a lamb and a baby calf have also found sanctuary at Beauty’s Haven, ‘Where Life Begins, Again!’

About Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue Inc., founded in 2006, is a 501(c)(3) grassroots Non-Profit Organization registered in the state of Florida (EIN: 20-4783950). They are not funded by Local, State, or Federal funds but 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. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Contact:
Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.
PO Box 53, Morriston, FL 32668
352-258-9309
www.bhfer.org

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Great NonProfits Top-Rated NonProfit, Eagle Rare Life Contest

Award Letter

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 We are honored to have been selected as one of the Top-Rated Nonprofits of 2017 from Great Nonprofits!  We are truly thankful to everyone who shared their inspiring stories about Beauty’s Haven, “Where life begins, again!.”
Please also remember to cast your daily vote for Theresa in the Eagle Rare Life contest and please share amongst family and friends as well. Just click on this link and cast your vote.

‘Life is about determination. Don’t give up just because of the obstacles. Regardless of what obstacles face you, just keep going! Go through, go around, or go over – but never give up!’

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.  Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism.  A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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