Farm Updates – Page 7 – Beauty's Haven Farm and Equine Rescue Inc.

PREPARING FOR HURRICANE IRMA

We spent Wednesday beginning our preparations for Hurricane Irma. Many windows were boarded up, but we still have much to do.

On Thursday morning, a number of our horses left for Tennessee.

Last minute kisses.

Seeing the horses off was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do but there’s comfort in knowing that they will be okay.

It is Thursday evening and I just finished tucking in Betsy Rose for the night. She’s slurping away at her soupy mash which makes me smile. This precious girl always reminds me to believe. Against all odds – she survived.

We’re keeping a watchful eye on Little E – when there’s a change in barometric pressure, he tends to get a tummy ache. But what a blessing it is to have all of the horses, including the ones that went out-of-state today and have thankfully, safely arrived, are tucked in for the night.

Magic and the others that are still here are collared and tagged. We used markers to paint our information on their sides. We’re still boarding windows and preparing the barn which is where we will remain during the storm.

We are so truly grateful for all of your support – for your prayers, well wishes and most generous contributions. And to those of you in Irma’s path – stay safe and keep the faith. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers, as are your loved ones from near and far who will worry about you. We’re going to get through this. Believe…

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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.

09/08/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care, Visitors

GREAT NEWS FOR TWO LITTLE ONES!

06/18/17, Saturday

The four mini’s that we recently returned to the rescue, Haley, Kami, Ouija, and Warrior, all got their dentals recently done by Dr. Bess Darrow of Tune-Ups. And we have some really great news – Kami and Haley may have an approved home!

Mini’s in the mist! The mist really feels great in the Florida heat. JoJo is always ready to help me give out hay.

We are so proud of Magic! We recently had a wonderful, fun-filled visit with Macy and Kathy Breakall.

Little E still looks great for his age!

I actually took a few minutes to take a ride a few days ago and it was awesome!

We apologize that we haven’t been able to get many updates out – we’re very short on volunteers and providing daily care for the horses has to be a priority. But we hope to get better at this soon!

06/18/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Contest, Farm Updates, Horse Updates

AROUND THE FARM – MAKE A SPLASH

06/02/17, Friday

I needed a “pick me up” this morning so I watched a video of Betsy Rose that I took yesterday when we were having storms.

Betsy Rose can make my heart smile just by being in her presence. She reminds me, often, that we can overcome. She’s a true blessing. Believe..

Sisco is doing well. He’d love to have his own home and human family for his sunset years. He makes a great pasture pal.

“Kitty Cat, have you seen Jazzy since he got a haircut? He looks like he’s lost a bazillion pounds! He even looks CLEAN!” Kitty Cat loves to talk to anyone – he’s the most social cat I’ve ever met. He likes to give high five’s too!

Many of you have asked about the little lamb, Noah. Thankfully, his leg continues to improve and he’s made new friends that simply adore him!

Pease vote for Beauty’s Haven in the ‘Pet Paradise Life is Short, Make a Splash’ contest which began on June 1st. You may vote once daily through June 30th. Please share amongst family and friends and ask them to also share and vote every day as well. Just click here to cast your vote!

We won 2nd place last year and $3K for the horses! We can do this! BELIEVE! Thank you!

#makeasplash #bhfer #vote #forthehorses #wecandothis #equinerescue #nonprofit #charity

06/02/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Events, Farm Updates

FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU!

May your New Year be full of love and many blessings! Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,
Theresa, Bob, Barbara, Jeanne, Elizabeth
And All of the Horses

12/31/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Donkey, Farm Updates, Horses

LUCY’S BELL, SILLY DONKEYS, & BEAUTY

October 18th…

Thanks to Bonnie, Lucy now has a bell that she wears so that Sawyer can better keep track of her. Sawyer is an elderly pony with greatly diminished vision. He often gets upset when he can’t find his BFF, Lucy. Thank you Bonnie!

October 21st…

Even in the early morning sunrise, JoJo and Jazzy play.

“Good morning, Mommy Theresa! Come on, let’s get the day going! It’s Friday you know. And lookie – me and Jazzy already put our fly masks on!”

October 22nd…

Beauty is always beautiful – even in her flymask.

Our first hay purchase of the fall season. Very glad it’s available but not happy with the extra expense.

10/18/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates, Horses, Volunteering

A DAY WITH ANIMAL WARRIORS

September 10th, 2016

Members from Animal Warriors spent a good part of the day helping out – we got some projects done and some of the horses even got a bath! Animal Warriors is a group of like minded individuals from all walks of life who share a common goal of helping animals with active volunteer groups. All of the horses really enjoyed the extra attention.

Aaleyah Belle – there’s that famous tongue doing what it does best!

I think Aaleyah Belle slimed everyone!

Bouie and Frodo got a much needed bath.

JoJo opted to lead the group on a tour. He’s such a big little helper! He even kept his flymask on!

JoJo is always the little charmer!

Mishka got lots of attention – he’s a really big guy. His name suits him well – it means “teddy bear.”

Mishka also got a bath which he truly enjoyed!

Animal Warriors is a non-profit organization – they have a Facebook page and you can visit them on their website. We truly appreciate their help and hope that they come back again!

Please remember to cast your daily vote today in the Eagle Rare Life contest. It could help to win $5K to $50K for the horses! Just click on this link and cast your vote daily – it takes less than a minute! Then, share it out and ask family and friends to vote too. Thank you!

#horsesareheros #bhfer #believe #eaglerarelife #vote #animalwarriors

Wishing everyone a wonderful day!

09/10/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Contest, Donkey, Farm Updates, Fundraising, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

A Donkey In The Mist!

July 5th…

Aaleyah Belle – she’ll never outgrow her love of sliming everyone.

July 6th…

Bouie and Frodo – happy ponies!

Classy is another special needs sanctuary horse. She has a tracheotomy and arthritis issues in her front feet. She’s a very sweet girl.

July 7th…

Sisco is recovering nicely from his surgery. He’s still on stall rest but gets hand walked some. He’s going to beat this! There is currently a Match Game going on to help him.

July 8th…

A donkey in the mist! Whiskers is growing little bits each day. I’m sure he wishes he had another donkey to play with but JoJo and Jazzy are not nice to him.

July 9th…

Remember when JoJo got into the dishwasher detergent and had an early morning suds party all by himself? Growing up with JoJo has been a great experience – gotta love him! He was squeaky clean that day!

Lucy and Sawyer – the odd couple. 🙂

July 10th…

This morning on Frosty’s Knoll. It was beautiful!

Barb took Sisco out for some hand grazing today. We still need help with his vet needs. The GoFundMe currently includes a Match Game! Please consider helping – no amount is too small.

July 11th…

So thankful for the shade trees! Mishka loves standing under it – there is a mister at the top.

The gap is continues to widen between 1st and 2nd place in the #MakeASplash contest. Unfortunately, you have to vote via Facebook. Your vote, once every 24 hours through July 31st is so greatly needed! And what will help even more is if you share amongst family and friends and ask them to vote and share as well.

We CAN do this with your help! We have never been fortunate enough to win anything close to $10,000. Although it is a constant and exhausting struggle trying to raise money and take care of the horses all day long, it is truly worth every moment, knowing that we are making a difference in the life of each and every equine that enters through our gates. We are Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, a place where ‘Life begins, again!’

Please remember to vote daily to help the horses of Beauty’s Haven win $10,ooo!

Wishing everyone a wonderful day and thank you all, for your generosity, love and support.

#believe #vote #horserescue #makeasplash #bhfer #wecandothis #notgivingup

07/11/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Contest, Farm Updates, Horse Updates, Rescue

A Baby Longears Doing The Cricket Dance?

June 17th, 2016

Whiskers got lots of attention today from Auntie Bri …..

…….and Auntie Elizabeth . He’s so sweet.

Well, it appears that my selfie skills still need improving!

June 18th…

“Yummy! I love my milk!”

So now you know how he got his name. 🙂

A “Cricket Dance” natural! Baby Whiskers had a great night and was full of himself this morning! There must be something in his milk that we don’t know about!

We appreciate Kylie staying with him last night. We will be on babysitting duty for the next few nights – at least until he’s comfy. I hope his momma is relieved to see how well he is adjusting. Please watch the short video which was taken this morning of Baby Whiskers doing the ‘Cricket Dance” and for those of you who don’t know what a “Cricket Dance” is, well, just watch!

Please remember to vote as we are slowly closing the gap between first and second place! One vote every 24 hours through July 31st may enable us to win this contest! And don’t forget to share amongst family and friends as well. Winning $10K for the horses would help so much. We have never been fortunate enough to win anything close to this amount. Even though it is a constant and exhausting struggle trying to raise money and take care of the horses all day long, it is truly worth every moment, knowing that we are making a difference in the life of each and every equine that enters through our gates. We are Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, a place where ‘Life begins, again!’

Since Bob had his heart attack, things have been a bit more challenging, but thankfully, he’s slowly getting better. However, more of my time is spent working outside which leaves very little opportunity to be at the computer or in the office to plan fundraising activities and elicit donations which have gone down dramatically. We are a small grassroots organization which consists of Bob and I who work 24/7/365, plus a few very special volunteers. We normally have volunteer help approximately six hours a day, a few days a week. On some days, however, we have no help at all. So please believe me when I say, every vote helps!

Thank you for your support!
Theresa

06/17/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Contest, Farm Updates, Fundraising, Rescue, Stories

We Are Trophy Line’s “RESCUE OF THE MONTH!”

June 9th…

I love it when we have good news to share! We are Trophy Line Manely Hair Products “Rescue of the Month!” We have been using their products for years and they are the absolute best! We use the shampoo, detangler, and conditioner and they are amazing! They are long lasting and work wonders!

Please click here which will take you to the page where you can learn more about how you can help the horses through their company. Consider giving their products a try – I’m serious when I say the products work wonders! If you don’t have horses or a dog, you can use the products on humans, too, or perhaps consider buying some to donate to the rescue! I know the horses at the rescue could use some – especially the detangler! Thank you Trophy Line!

Peaches trying to wish herself into fitting in the golf cart. lol

I just love to hear the slurpie sound of Betsy Rose eating!

Sawyer and his best friend, Lucy. Sawyer has not had any more seizures!

Our little long ears, Daisy and her BFF, Mocha, are adorable mini donks looking for a forever home as pets.

June 10th…

Jingle wants to wish everyone a Happy Friday. Just look at those ears! Our baby is growing up much too quickly!

Silly Daisy.

Solace was an older stud that walked away from an illegal backyard slaughter operation in south Florida. He was skin on bones which is likely why he was able to walk away.

Solace made an amazing recovery, but in the end, we lost him to cancer. But the time we had with him was so special – he knew he mattered and that he was loved.

Solace’s rehab was made possible due to the generosity of our wonderful village of supporters. We are not funded by local, state, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations. If you would like to contribute, you may do so via various means on our website: www.bhfer.org or via PayPal: bhfer@earthlink.net.

Please also remember to vote every 24 hours through July 31st to help us win $10K which would enable us to assist other horses like Solace. It’s free and easy! And it would help even more if you would share with family and friends and ask them to vote and share as well. You do have to have a Facebook account to vote.

06/09/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Events, Farm Updates, Fundraising, Rescue

We Are Currently In Tropical Storm Colin’s Direct Path

June 5th, 2016

Tropical Storm Colin is coming – currently heading on a direct path to the rescue. We are hunkering down and I may be offline much of the time but please remember to vote once everyday. Its a free and easy way to help win $10K for the animals! PLEASE today and everyday through July 31st vote for us! If we were to win this it would help the horses tremendously. So please, vote. And, sharing out and asking others to vote and share daily, making this go viral, is the ONLY way we can win the contest.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we get through the next couple of days of rough weather hopefully, without incident. And we will do the same for all of you – stay safe! Thank you.

PS – we do not receive any local, state, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations.

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06/06/2016/by Theresa Batchelor