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Celebration of Life 2019

 

We have a very busy schedule for the next couple of months. Our daughter, Katie, will be graduating from the University of Florida and our son, Joshua, from Larkin University. We’re going to have a physical therapist and a pharmacist in the family – we’re very proud of them! We also have a wedding we’re planning for – Katie is getting married in late May!

Instead of a springtime Open House this year, we’ve opted to hold a Fall Festival. We haven’t set a date as yet, but we’ll be working on that as soon as possible. When we have all the details in order, we will issue an announcement so everyone can plan to attend.

Please stay tuned!

~ Theresa

Announcement

We appreciate everyones’ votes but we were informed yesterday by SunState that since we won last year, we cannot participate in the $1000 contest for 24 months following the month we won. However, we can still be chosen as the random charity to win $500, but that doesn’t require votes.

How about another contest – does anyone know of any in which we could participate?

Thank you to each and every one of you who voted!

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Ride for the Horses a Huge Success!

THANK YOU TO ALL!

“Ride for the Horses 2019” was a wonderful success! Great people, great horses, great food, great prizes, great weather, it was just a great day!

We truly appreciate everyone who helped make this event a success – donors, organizers, participants – everyone! We’re already planning for the “Ride for the Horses 2020” which will be held in March of next year!

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MATCH GAME UPDATE

There is still $143 remaining in our Match Game, so if you wish to participate, you may do so by making a one-time tax-deductible donation, or sign up to make an automatic monthly recurring donation (which you can cancel at any time) via our secure form, CLICK HERE. You also have the option of dedicating your donation in Honor or Memory of someone. Another way to donate is via Network for Good or JustGiving – links which can be found on our DONATE page together with our snail mail address. You can also donate via PAYPAL (our account email is bhfer@earthlink.net) and if you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please note that your contribution is for the ‘Match Game.’ Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this message via social media!

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Celebration of Life Images & Video

Many thanks to everyone who made our Celebration of Life a huge success and thank you to our friends and supporters who attended – some even came from out of state! For those who were unable to attend, we have captured on video some of the wonderful moments of the day so please ENJOY!


Please support the Beauty‘sHaven herd by voting for us every day in the Shelter Challenge! This is a wonderful opportunity for our rescue to win Shelter Challenge grants which fund shelter, food, and care for our horses.  Just clickhere to cast your daily vote and please share amongst family and friends as well.

Volunteers are key to what we do here and we need more! It is one of the primary reasons that we are going to relocate as soon as we find suitable property that is closer to the vet school. And right now, until I am out of a cast, we need help even more!

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ONLY THREE DAYS REMAINING!

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Our Betsy Rose Blanket Fundraiser is down to the wire! Only three days remain to take a chance on one of the two beautiful Betsy Rose Blankets being offered!

Each suggested donation of $5 must be received by 12:00pm EDT on Saturday, May 12, 2018. If you are attending our Celebration, you may submit your contribution in person, up until the time of the drawing.

Online donations may be submitted via our website at https://bhfer.org/donate/ or over the phone at 352-258-9309. Please note that your donation is for “Betsy’s Blanket.”

Names will be drawn at our Celebration of Life, which is being held on May 12, 2018 from 11:30am to 3:00pm at Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., located in Morriston, FL. The name for the blanket being offered online will be drawn and announced at 2:00pm. The name for the second blanket, being offered only at the Celebration of Life, will be drawn and announced at 2:30pm.

Please support our continued work by making a donation and perhaps you will be the lucky new owner of one of these blankets, which will surround you with warmth and love!

For more information about our Celebration of Life, please CLICK HERE to visit the event page on our website.

#betsyrosestrong #believe #bhfer #nevergiveup #celebrationoflife

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WRAP YOURSELF IN BETSY ROSE’S LOVE

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Betsy Rose, the little mare that overcame insurmountable challenges with fierce determination and dignity, lives on through our memories and in our mission to help horses. She taught us perseverance, courage, compassion, patience, wisdom, to never give up, and to believe. She proved that miracles do happen!

Betsy was the light that guided us on an unforgettable journey which led us to realize that love truly is the most powerful spiritual force that exists. She captivated countless hearts from around the world and this year’s Celebration of Life is being held in memory of this little miracle mare that we miss so very much.

In memory of Betsy Rose, we are offering two very special plush fleece blankets. Each blanket measures 50″ x 60″ and includes photos of some of our amazing adventures with Betsy.

Starting immediately, for each suggested donation of $5 submitted online or over the phone that is designated for “Betsy’s Blanket”, you will have a chance to become the owner of one of these heartwarming blankets! Donations may be submitted via various means on our website at bhfer.org/donate.

The second blanket will be offered only at our Celebration of Life. For each suggested donation of $5, made during the event at our raffle table, you will have a chance to become the proud owner of the second blanket.

The names of the new owners will be drawn at our Celebration of Life, which is being held on May 12th from 11:30 am to 3 pm, at Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., located in Morriston, FL. The name for the blanket being offered online only will be drawn and announced at 2 pm. The name for the remaining blanket, being offered only at the Celebration of Life, will be drawn and announced at 2:30 pm.

Please support our continued work by making a donation and perhaps you will be the lucky new owner of one of these blankets which will surround you with warmth and love!

#betsyrosestrong #believe #bhfer #nevergiveup

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SAVE THE DATE

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PLEASE JOIN US

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR 9TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Please click on the following link if you plan to attend:

Open House – 9th Annual Celebration of Life at Beauty‘s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue

Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM EDT

Come join the fun and meet the horses and donkeys at our 9th Annual Celebration of Life / Open House! There will be tours, food, a silent auction, tack items, and much more!

Morriston, FL

#BetsyRoseStrong #CelebrationOfLife #Believe
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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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UF GAME AND A WONDERFUL OFFER!

Kathy Raabe Prevatt, a dear friend and supporter of Beauty’s Haven, has a wonderful fundraising idea! Kathy supervises the concession stands during the home games at the University of Florida. She is currently, seeking volunteers to work these concession stands at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, November 18th, for the game between the Gators and the UAB Blazers.

Kathy has generously offered to match all proceeds from each of the volunteers she recruits, to benefit the horses of Beauty’s Haven.

If you wish to participate in this endeavor or need additional details, please contact Kathy by November 10th, via a personal message on her Facebook Page or by email to titlegnv@gmail.com.

Kathy, thank you so very much for your generosity, love and support.

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.

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Eagle Rare Life Award 2018

Eagle Rare 2018

Jeanne has once again nominated me for the Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism! Winning this could make a HUGE difference in our mission of helping horses (and donkeys, cats, cows, etc.)! We love what we do, but we want to do more and we can, with help! We want to get more community involvement in order to make a difference to more horses AND humans. We are determined to find a way! There are three entries in the ‘Heroism’ category so we have a good chance to win. We are asking that you vote daily through December 5, 2017! It’s so easy and it doesn’t cost a thing – it takes less than a minute to go to this link and cast your vote!
 
Also, it would make a world of difference if you could share this out through social media as well as amongst family and friends, and ask them to vote daily and share as well. We can do this!
 
“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!” 
 
Thank you all so much!
 
Believe

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WE ARE BRACING FOR HURRICANE IRMA

We are riding out the hurricane and no matter which coast it travels up we are going to get slammed.  However, we are evacuating a few horses to TN and the small animals to GA. We are boarding up the facilities, replacing / securing boards and posts, filling gas cans, putting ID collars on horses and and marking them, and much more. We need to get some medical supplies including ventipulmin for Penny and APF that many here need – both are expensive. We were able to have the propane tank filled yesterday (it runs the well pump as a source for water) and we were able to stock up on grain, shavings, and hay.

Transportation expenses, boards and plywood, reflective ID collars for 30+ horses, sandbags, some breakaway halters, hardware to secure barn doors, and other necessary items are roughly going to be $3000.  I’m sorry to have to continue to ask for help – it literally makes my stomach hurt because I realize there are many in need. But we do need help.

Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. They can be made via PayPal at bhfer@earthlink.net (mark the donation for “friends or family” so no fees are taken out. Donations can also be made via our website at www.bhfer.org. Thank you for any and all support, including prayers.

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There is much to do – Bob needs to go get boards and plywood ASAP – I think we have a couple of people coming this afternoon that can help him. God bless and stay safe everyone. We hope and pray Irma goes far, far east.

#irma #hurricaneirma #irmagoaway #bhfer #prayersforflorida #weneedhelp #donate #share #horserescue

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