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20th Year Anniversary Open House October 3, 2026!

20 Years of Believing & Never Giving Up!

Our special day is almost here! We hope that you will join us this Saturday, October 3rd, as Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue celebrates 20 years of believing and never giving up, while joining in the celebration of America’s 250th birthday as well!

Come meet our amazing little herd of horses, miniature horses, donkeys and mules and learn about the second chances at life that your support makes possible. We’re especially excited to welcome Ivory Pal, the golden Palomino champion Tennessee Walking Horse stallion, owned, trained, and loved by Rafael Valle, for a special meet-and-greet.

Enjoy a silent auction, door prizes, delicious food, and the chance to learn about volunteering at Beauty’s Haven. Bring your family and friends to celebrate compassion, community, and the equines who have touched so many lives.

Our open house and fundraiser would not be possible without the generosity of businesses and individuals who donated items, products, services and other means of support in order to help us raise funds for our beloved little herd. When a business supports a local nonprofit, they aren’t simply donating an item, they are becoming a part of each and every life that their donation helps us to touch. We are so incredibly grateful for this wonderful community of supporters.

HUGE Thanks to:

23 Yellow Lane, Black Prong, Bridget Hanley Studio, Coat Defense, Cosequin, Crazy Cucumber, Dapple Up, Equiderma, Kirkland Store, MD Equine Therapy, Omega Fields, Reilly Arts Center, Sean Maher, Florida Real Estate Lifestyles, Seminole Feed, Sparr Building & Farm Supply, Subaru Jenkins, Tractor Supply, Triple Crown Feed, Williston General Dentistry, & World Equestrian Center

Lastly, to our amazing team of volunteers who help make our mission a success – we truly appreciate your generous hearts, love for the horses, and the precious time that you give. Thank you, all, for believing in our mission and helping us help the horses.

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
11 AM–2 PM
2951 SE 160th Avenue, Morriston, FL 32668
352-258-9309

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We are so looking forward to meeting one and all on Saturday, however, for the safety of our equines as well as your precious pets, we ask that you please leave your pets at home.

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Seven Days to Go!

Our three little greeters are counting down to a very special day! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd as Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue celebrates 20 years of believing and never giving up, while joining in the celebration of America’s 250th birthday as well!

Come meet our horses, miniature horses, donkeys and mules and learn about the second chances at life that your support makes possible. We’re especially excited to welcome Ivory Pal, the golden Palomino champion Tennessee Walking Horse stallion, owned, trained, and loved by Rafael Valle, for a special meet-and-greet.

Enjoy a silent auction, door prizes, delicious food, and the chance to learn about volunteering at Beauty’s Haven. Bring your family and friends to celebrate compassion, community, and the equines who have touched so many lives. For the safety of our equines and your pets, however, we ask that you please leave your pets at home. Looking forward to meeting one and all!

Saturday, October 3, 2026
11 AM–2 PM
2951 SE 160th Avenue, Morriston, FL 32668
352-258-9309

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What a Wonderful Day!

What a wonderful day – even with a little rain. We enjoyed a great ride followed by a delicious lunch, along with plenty of raffles and many happy winners throughout the day. This is truly one of my favorite days of the year. I cherish the opportunity to ride, spend time with friends, and meet new ones. It means a great deal to me.

I am incredibly grateful to Kathy Scarallo and her team for organizing such a wonderful event, and a special thank you to Jenny and Diane for the fantastic job they did with the food. We are also very thankful to everyone who sponsored raffle prizes and other items.

I would also like to extend my appreciation to Kathy Edgell for helping Bob manage the farm on Saturday morning, together with Hailey’s assistance. We are so fortunate to have such amazing volunteers, and we simply could not do what we do without them.

Many thanks to Jessica Schabert for working with Tobias at her place for a few days in order to prepare him for the ride, and for hauling Tobias, Walker, and me, to the event. Tobias did wonderfully and he will, one day, make someone a truly fantastic horse. I rode Walker and I’m so incredibly proud of him as this was his first time off the farm, and he handled it beautifully.

Thank you, as well, to Lynn Lawrence for arranging this event once again this year, and many thanks to everyone who participated. All in all, it was a truly blessed day.

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Annual Trail Ride for the Horses

Our Annual Trail Ride for the Horses will take place on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, at Goethe State Forest-Tidewater Trail. This annual trail ride always proves to be a great way in which to have fun & meet new people (and horses) while supporting the horses here at the rescue!

*Please click on the image above to register.*

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A Wonderful Trail Ride!

We were blessed to have a great turnout for our annual trail ride on Saturday, March 8. We met lots of new faces – both horses and humans alike! The rains held off until just about everyone made it back. Rachel, Kathy, Gillian, Cindy, and Kristi did a great job – a delicious lunch, raffles, prizes, and more!

Many thanks to everyone who helped in any way, as well as those who participated in the Beauty’s Haven Trail Ride 2025.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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A Great Day!

Despite threats from cloudy skies, we had a great day on Saturday, at the trail ride. The rain, thankfully, held off until later in the day and the temperature was just about perfect.

It’s always nice to see familiar faces and make new friends! Sometimes, we get to visit with horses we’ve adopted out, too. For those of you who remember Magnum, he was there with his human – Bess Darrow. He’s still as handsome as can be and Bess has done amazing things with him. He is one very happy boy!

Many thanks to:

  • Karen Hanna and Kathy Edgell for coordinating and managing everything needed for the event (door prizes, raffles, food) etc.
  • Karen Hanna for taking care of event sign-up.
  • Lynn Lawrence for coordinating with the State Forest Service.
  • Jessica Schabert for providing a really sweet (and tolerant) Arabian mare for me to ride.
  • Pamela S Hall and Bob for taking care of the needs at the farm which enabled me to ride!
  • Everyone who spread the word about the event.
  • Everyone who participated.
  • Everyone who donated items for door prizes and raffles.

We are so truly Blessed!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Meet Our “Velvet Nosers” & Trail Ride Recap

As we reflect upon our blessings during this most wonderful time of the year, we thought that it would be most fitting to introduce each member of our beloved little herd, our precious band of “Velvet Nosers” to our many new friends and supporters in the forthcoming days.

As you read the many poignant stories about each of our precious equines, we hope that you will consider donating an item from their respective wish lists in order to make all of their Christmas dreams come true. And if you are unable to do so at this time, please know that we consider each and every one of you, a cherished member of the Beauty’s Haven Family as well.

Thank you all for your amazing generosity, love and support.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Annual Trail Ride for the Horses

Many thanks to those who came out to our trail ride this past Saturday. It was the one thing I’d been looking forward to since our last ride. We didn’t have a ride last year due to Covid. This year, it was scheduled earlier in the year but was postponed due to an incoming hurricane. Unfortunately I had to stay at the rescue to take care of Jo, but Elizabeth did a great job managing it alone on very short notice. I really appreciate her and everyone who participated and donated. And Karen did a great job putting together some really nice raffle items. Hoping we get a ride planned again for the spring.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Hurricane Ian Update

We are doing okay. The winds and rains have not been as bad as expected. The barn is a mess but manageable, everyone is good here. Had Ian not changed course, it would have been devastating here. Simply devastating. The horses have their ID bands and breakaway halters on. They are doing pretty well except that Mishka is dealing with a horrible abscess in his front left foot. The abscess blew out of the coronet band yesterday but he’s pretty tender. It’s tough being such a big horse when your foot or feet hurt, I’m sure.

We are very saddened by the impact Ian has had on everyone in its path. We will continue to pray for those that have been impacted.

The winds and rain are starting to get worse. We will update again soon. Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers.

IMPORTANT: The trail ride fundraiser for Saturday, October 1 is POSTPONED, new date TBA.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Benjamin Back to the Vet, Open House a Success

I decided to take Benjamin to Dr. Schirmer yesterday morning as something just wasn’t right. After we picked him up from his initial vet visit (a different vet) where he had an exam, ear cleaning, nail cutting, was neutered and had some tests performed, we were told he did well and there was nothing to report except that he needed to return in two weeks to have his stitches removed.

As the days progressed, however – and hoping that it was just my imagination running wild – it appeared that Benjamin simply wasn’t feeling well much of the time.

His left ear bothered him and he oftentimes shook his head. His skin is not healthy and he has hotspots that greatly irritate him. His sores, from his head to his tail where he had been bitten many times, together with other sores, were not healing properly. He’s had some blood in his stool a number of times and he tires very easily.

With the good nutrition he’s been getting, he should be improving, but he’s not. I had the feeling that something was not addressed at his initial vetting.

Thankfully Benjamin was so much better about going to the vet yesterday. He is learning how to walk nicely on a leash and he greeted Dr. Schirmer with a smile and a wagging tail. Benjamin was great for his examination and tests. He is being treated for tapeworms as well as skin and ear infections. His stitches from his neutering were also removed. He has a 2/6 heart murmur in addition to being anemic, and he needs to be tested for heart worms once again in a few months. We are not certain as to his breed – his DNA test will be mailed out today. He is approximately a year old.

Benjamin was such a good boy and I was so very proud of him! When we arrived back at the rescue, he had a much-needed bath and then he took a long nap.

Sincerely,
Theresa

Celebration Success!

Thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers, attendees and a magnificent performance by Ivory Pal & Rafael Valle, our Annual Celebration of the Horse was a complete success! Many people came from in and around the area and from other parts of Florida and even from out of state – many I didn’t see and was unaware they were here until I went through photos and the sign-in sheet. I would have loved to have seen and spoken with everyone – I hope they all know how much we appreciate their support.

We also appreciate those who donated lovely fundraising items and/or their time.

*Please click on the image to view the lovely performance by Ivory Pal and Rafael.

Annual Trail Ride for the Horses

Saddle up to support our rescued horses and animals!

DATE: Saturday, October 1, 2002

TIME:  9am Registration, 10am Ride

LOCATION: Goethe State Forest, Dunnellon, FL

REGISTRATION FEE: $20

DETAILS & REGISTRATION

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Benjamin, An Overcomer

It was a very good day for Benjamin on Wednesday! He woke up with clean ears, he wasn’t starving, the fleas had died off, his breakfast was awaiting and he received his very first toy which he absolutely loves! The vet said he’s between one and two years old. His bloodwork results weren’t really bad, as the good nutrition he’s been getting for the last week has really helped. The many bite/puncture marks on him are healing – he may have been a bait dog. He has decided he really likes human attention now, and follows me everywhere. He is also warming up to others as well, since he has learned that the humans here at the rescue are very kind and caring.

Benjamin has truly morphed into a very sweet and inquisitive boy who wants to go everywhere and be a part of everything.

After working hard these past few days, in preparation for the open house tomorrow, we were all so totally exhausted last night. As we were completing last minute tasks in the barn, I looked down and there was Benjamin, fast asleep! He looked so peaceful and I just wanted to curl up next to him. What a difference there has been in just one week! It’s so good to see him play and not run away from everyone or be frightened of new things. As you can see in the video by clicking on the image above, Benjamin is truly an overcomer!

Thank you, all, for helping us to make all of his tomorrows everything his past should have been…

Sincerely,
Theresa

Open House Tomorrow!

We are looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow at our Annual Open House in ‘Celebration of the Horse,’ from 11am – 3pm. Ivory Pal will be performing between the hours of 12:00 – 1:00 pm. For event details, click here.

You Did It!

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