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A Wonderful Day!

We had a great day at the North Central Florida Outdoor Expo event that was held at the World Equestrian Center on Saturday! We met some awesome new people and saw a number of friends who have adopted from us in the past.

It was great to see Bill and Judy who adopted mini horses Timmie and Foxy a few years ago. Foxy was, and is still, quite the little pistol! Stephanie and her family who adopted Bryce many years ago, also stopped by. Bryce is doing great and may be looking for a friend in the near future. Hopefully one of our horses will meet their need.

It was so wonderful to see Patti and Peter who adopted Annie, Velvet, and Sophie, as well as three precious cats – Jasmine, Jasper and Piper. Last year, Patti and Peter made a heartbreaking decision to let Sophie go to Rainbow Bridge, after a consultation with the veterinarians and us. Sophie had arthritic hip issues for quite some time and Patti and Peter helped her along with it as long as they were able. Jasmine was also lost due to a freak accident which left her with neurological deficits from which she was unable to recover. When we adopt out any animal, we don’t look at it as though we are losing them, but rather, we look at it as gaining more family members.

We met many new people, who sadly had absolutely no idea that some horses end up in horrible situations.

Spreading awareness and getting youth involved is one of the smartest things that we as a rescue can do, for they are the horse owners of tomorrow.

Many people do not realize that students can even get credit hours at nonprofit organizations such as ours to help with a Bright Futures or other scholarships. We are so very thankful that Elizabeth had a few people sign up to potentially volunteer, as volunteers are truly the backbone of this organization and we desperately need many more.

Many thanks to everyone who helped make the day a wonderful success including 92.5 Wind-FM and 93.7 K-Country as well as Karen, who did an awesome job putting together our lovely display boards.

Sincerely,
Theresa

Open House

Please join us at our Annual Open House in ‘Celebration of the Horse’ on Saturday, September 17, 2022, between the hours of 11am – 3pm.

You may register for the event by clicking on the image to the left or by forwarding an email to BHFERopenhouse@gmail.com or by texting Elizabeth at 352-339-2784.

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Oh Peggy, My Peggy Sue

Peggy Sue’s Hooficure

We used the new winches today with the sling when it was time for Peggy Sue’s hooficure. They worked great and were much safer than the manual ones that we’ve been using for years. Winches with the sling are most necessary tools to help equines like Peggy Sue.

Peggy Sue can’t bend her bock left leg at all. Her pelvis was fractured in three places many years ago when her humans opted to ‘help’ her deliver her baby. She’s really a precious and determined little mare and she truly gets around quite well.

A number of our ‘Velvet Nosers’ ore also scheduled to have their hooficures this week, so If you would like to assist with this most necessary need, we would be forever grateful. The overage farrier fee per horse or donkey is $40 and this week’s visit will total $535. Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below and note thot your contribution is for ‘Happy Feet.’

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On behalf of Peggy Sue and the Herd, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

 

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Celebration of the Horse
Saturday, September 17, 2022

We are excited to announce a special guest appearance and performance by “Ivory Pal” at our Celebration of the Horse Open House event this year!!! Ivory Pal, the golden palomino champion Tennessee Walking Horse stallion – owned, trained, and loved by Rafael Valle – is an extraordinary performer and partner with exceptionally great temperament. This will be Ivory Pal’s first public appearance in Florida in 13 years after returning from Nashville, TN. To learn more about this amazing duo, CLICK HERE.

Details about the event can be found at https://bhfer.org/event/beautys-haven-annual-open-house or https://www.facebook.com/events/822279948753292.

Email BHFERopenhouse@gmail.com or text Elizabeth @ 352-339-2784 with any questions.

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Champion Ivory Pal headlines Beauty’s Haven Annual Open House

Celebration of the Horse
Saturday, September 17, 2022

We are excited to announce a special guest appearance and performance by “Ivory Pal” at our Celebration of the Horse Open House event this year!!! Ivory Pal, the golden palomino champion Tennessee Walking Horse stallion – owned, trained, and loved by Rafael Valle – is an extraordinary performer and partner with exceptionally great temperament. This will be Ivory Pal’s first public appearance in Florida in 13 years after returning from Nashville, TN. To learn more about this amazing duo, CLICK HERE.

Details about the event can be found at https://bhfer.org/event/beautys-haven-annual-open-house or https://www.facebook.com/events/822279948753292.

Email BHFERopenhouse@gmail.com or text Elizabeth @ 352-339-2784 with any questions.

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Horsey Hooves, Oreo & Upcoming Events!

Here we go again! Farrier week is upon us and Bouie, Frodo, Dancer, Jo, Mo, Peaches, Oasis, Valley Girl, Ruby, Nadia, Venus, Luiji, Warrior, Gabe, JoJo, Mishka, CaryLou and Lucy are just a few who are scheduled to receive a “hooficure” this week.

The average cost of a farrier visit has increased to $40 per equine, and we need help with this most important and necessary need. Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below or on our Facebook page. Also, please note on your contribution that it’s for farrier care, and include the name of the horse you’re designating it for.

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Thank you! We are grateful for your support!

Sincerely,
Theresa

Surgery Success!

Oreo is back home and recovering from a total ear canal ablation that was performed at the Institute of Veterinary Specialists in Gainesville. Oreo had been treated for a chronic ear infection for more than a year without much luck. The surgery went well and the vet stated that Oreo is in great shape and will soon be feeling much better.

Many thanks to those who made Oreo’s surgery possible!

 

Upcoming Events

We have exciting news to share about two very special upcoming events, the return of our annual Open House and our always enjoyable Trail Ride! Click the links below to learn more:

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4th Annual Ride for the Horses

Hi Everyone!

Our 4th Annual Ride For The Horses was awesome – I’m already looking forward to next year! Please enjoy the video below highlighting the day’s events. Many thanks to everyone who pulled the event together (Y’all did a great job!), to those who participated and to those who donated.

Hay Fundraiser

Sadly, our Hay fundraiser still has a way to go so if you would like to make a one time or recurring donation, you may do so via our Website, or via PayPalMe. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to ‘Hay.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. If you are unable to donate at this time, we truly understand but you can still help by sharing this need amongst family and friends!

Thank you, all, so very much!

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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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