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

Jingle Still Gives Kisses!

May 26th, 2016

Katie visited with Jingle yesterday and was so happy to see him. He’s happy and healthy! With help from our care team, we made all the right decisions for him from the minute we picked him up off the side of the road when he was only 2 to 3 days old and headed to Rainbow Bridge – and it feels good to see the outcome! He beat the odds that were stacked against him – he’s a survivor! Believe!

Jingle has his own human family and Elizabeth and Bri adore him. We’ve been very blessed in many ways – our village of supporters made it all possible. Thank you!

05/26/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates, Fundraising, Horses

Things Come in Three’s So We’re Done, Right?

May 21st, 2016

Good morning! I’m rushing out the door but had to stop to post – we need some help with hooficures and coggins. The vet bills have been mounting but I need to sit down and figure out where we are with those. I know Aaleyah Belle’s is covered provided all of the pledges come in. I’ve been offline so much taking care of the horse I didn’t realize how low our funds have dropped. The mower had to go in the shop and will be a $900 repair bill – we keep the grass around Betsy Rose’s paddock short – she chokes and has other issues and should not be on tall grass – really stressed over this one. I’ll try to get in the office today and figure out where we stand with everything but I do know we need help with $200 for hooficures.

Any amount of a donation would be helpful and very much appreciated – no amount is too small. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. If you donate, please note that your donation is for “hooficures.” There are other ways to donate via our website www.bhfer.org. Thank you!

Betsy Rose gets her hooficures in the sling. Thanks Marilyn for helping out yesterday!

I’m really glad these guys have settled down and are back under their tree that has an overhead mister to help keep them cool and a water bucket. I guess they had never seen ostriches before (there are a pair at the neighbors). It only took about 5 days. I was so worried they would colic – and we had enough of that with Aaleyah Belle last week. These guys refused to come up to their water tank so we had to run a long water hose along the ground which got hot in the sun – it was just a mess that made more work. But hopefully, things are back to normal now.

May 22nd
Sawyer has not had any more seizures, thankfully. He’s not quite himself yet but he’s a bit better each day. It’s suspected that a focal lesion caused his epileptic seizures. His appetite is good, he’s drinking, whinnying at his food, and still loves Lucy. Sawyer would really appreciate some sponsors to help with his medical needs. If you would like to help, please note that your donation is for “Sawyer”. Thank you.

It was a beautiful evening for Betsy Rose to go on adventure around the house.

May 23rd
I’m happy to report that Aaleyah Belle is doing great! What a scare she gave us last week with her colic! She really is beautiful.

That is not a smiling face in this photo! The golf cart broke down while I was feeding at the FAR end of the property. The golf cart is one of the most valuable tools on the farm – just ask any volunteer!

Zahara is a beauty – she’s still looking for her forever home! Some ladies from Fox Hollow gave her a little pampering over the weekend.

Beauty – the mare that started it all! Love her kisses!

May 24th
“Guess what? You guys will never be as tiny as I am but it’s ok – we can still be friends!” Lily is the smallest resident on the farm.

This is unreal. I wish the black cloud that is on pause over the farm would move on. Now the other golf cart isn’t working! It appears that we will now be hoofing it along with the horses. This isn’t good.

The zero turn mower is in the shop to an estimate of $770 needed in repairs. A motor is needed for one golf cart for about $700. And now the backup golf cart is dead with repair cost to be determined. They all 3 are used to pull the poop spreader, give out hay, etc. Does anyone have a working golf cart they would like to donate for a great cause and a tax deduction? Things come in 3’s right? So we’re done? Nothing else will break?

05/25/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

Sawyer’s Seizures And Betsy Rose’s X-rays/Ultrasound

May 19th, 2016

I am happy to report that Sawyer had a comfortable night and a great appetite this morning. He is most happy when Lucy is with him. I’m not sure happy Lucy is happy being a full-time best friend. But Sawyer gets fed multiple small meals a day and that is when Lucy will be able to go out and play while he eats.

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Mocha is obviously trying to think of some mischief to get into. lol

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May 20th
Betsy Rose got her acupuncture treatment yesterday by Dr. Julia. Today, a hooficure by Stephanie. Betsy is doing better but still has a ways to go. I just realized I never posted an update about her X-rays and ultrasound that were done back in April!

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Dr. Lugo did x-rays and an ultrasound on Betsy Rose when she came to us in June 2013 and found an old fracture in her pelvic area. She was in deplorable shape – she couldn’t even stand and had to live in a sling for the first 2 months after arrival. Her left side was weaker than the right. This past December, Betsy sustained an injury that set her back quite a bit when a vet was treating her for choke. She had to go back in the sling for a couple of weeks due to a tendon/ligament issue. Betsy Rose is fragile, she always will be, due to the severe neglect she endured and how it effected her body. And she is up there in age – 26ish. But she’s a known fighter with a love for life.
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Betsy was slowly getting better after the December injury but we weren’t comfortable with how slow the progress was and wanted to compare a new set of X-rays/ultrasound to her initial set so Dr. Lugo came back out and did them again. What we learned was that Betsy Rose re-injured the old injury. And with her left back hip/leg an issue, the right one works overtime and she pivots on her left vs using it properly. We hand walk her throughout the days and we walk her over noodles to get her to pick that leg/hip up. The acupuncture treatments help and Betsy gets red light therapy and massage. She would likely benefit from aqua therapy but that’s not an option. Some days she walks off much better than others but most days she’s stiff in that hip/leg and I’m worried about it becoming like a “frozen shoulder” only its a “frozen hip.” Someone suggested a Theraplate but I don’t have any experience with them to know if it would help. Does anyone have experience with a Theraplate?

For those that don’t know Betsy Rose’s story you can read about it starting here: https://bhfer.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/pony-mare-update/. Betsy Rose survived against all odds – she never gave up and she’s encouraged many people in many ways. She’s loved, very much. She believes…

Just a quick update to let you know that Sawyer had a good day. I’m really relieved, and pleased, that he hasn’t had any more seizures. He did get an acupuncture treatment by Dr. Julia which Lucy tried her best to help with. lol

05/19/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates, Horses

LOSING MATILDA

[dropcaps]I[/dropcaps] t’s been a tough couple of days. I’m not sure I’m ready to be on social media yet but I want to let everyone know that Matilda left this world with her friend, Little E, and humans that loved her very much by her side. I want to thank Dr. Ted Specht for being such a compassionate person – we appreciate all he’s done for Matilda.

Matilda was treated for her eyelid injury last week by Dr. Specht and Dr. Julia treated her with acupuncture just a few days ago. Matilda seemed to be doing well. And out of the blue endotoxemia struck – it was so unexpected.

We are still in shock – it’s a tragedy. You can never be prepared for something like this.

I miss Matilda very much – more than words can say.

Matilda runs with Gentleman now, and Solace. We will see them all again, someday. I’d like to ask everyone to keep Little E in your prayers. He appears to be handling it ok but he’s got to be feeling a loss – just as we are.

Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. I haven’t begun to read emails or posts yet but hope to be up for that tomorrow. Again, thank you for caring about this grand old mule – she was worth more than gold. She was loved, very much.

~Theresa

04/19/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

#HelpaHorse, Farm Updates, Fundraising, Horses

Sweet Matilda Has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge

It is with heavy heart that we must inform you that we suddenly lost Matilda this morning. Please keep Theresa and the entire Beauty’s Haven family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you.

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04/16/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

#HelpaHorse, Farm Updates, Veterinary Care

Matilda’s Eye Injury Update

We are happy to report that Matilda’s eye is doing much better! The swelling has gone down a lot – she can actually see out of it!

‪#‎ComeToTheirRescue‬ ‪#‎ASPCA‬ ‪#‎HelpaHorse‬ ‪#‎believe‬ ‪#‎Matilda‬ ‪#‎bhfer‬ ‪#‎CelebrateLife

04/12/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

#HelpaHorse, Farm Updates, Veterinary Care

Emergency of the Eye Kind! Poor Matilda!

We have an emergency of the eye kind! Matilda has ripped her upper eye lid apart and we can’t tell if the eye is damaged – she’s very sensitive about it. We are waiting on vet to come out. Can anyone help with her emergency vet bill? Poor Matilda! Please pray that her eye is ok!

Matilda Eye Injury

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04/09/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Events, Farm Updates, Fundraising, Rescue, Stories

Remember Rosita?

Remember Rosita? She’s doing great! Rosita was the worst of a herd of abandoned Paso Fino’s that we rescued in January 2012. Come meet her at our #ASPCA #HelpaHorse Day / 7th Annual #CelebrationOfLife on April 23rd! Visit our website and register today!

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04/06/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates

All the way from Minnesota? Oct 3rd – 11th Update

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Susan and Mark flew all the way from Minnesota just to spend a couple of days here at the rescue to meet the horses and to help out! Betsy Rose has brought so many wonderful people into our life. This is what happens when you believe!

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Betsy Rose welcoming Susan and Mark this morning.

All the way from Minnesota! I mean, that’s a long way to come – like over 1500 miles! But we’re glad they came! It’s always wonderful to meet those that believe in us and share a common love and respect for horses. Bob got help from Mark with things that he needed help fixing and Susan helped me and other volunteers take care of the horses. Meeting Mark and Susan, spending time with them, well, it was wonderful! I’m so proud of what we do here – of everything we’ve worked hard for. And it’s only made possible because of our wonderful Village of supporters. Thank you all! And thank you Mark and Susan for everything!

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Zahara is stunning!

Field full of minis!!

OCTOBER 5, 2015

That look on her face says it all. Foxy was trying very hard to will that golf cart to move. She’s a thinker. Just like JoJo.

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Penny peeking through the fence. Thank you, Suzanne Suor, for photographing the horses and donkeys! Suzanne does beautiful work!

Two of the cutest little noses ever!!

I do believe that all Zahara needed was good food. She’s doing great!

OCTOBER 9, 2015

They take siestas at the bottom of the office stairs. Silly boys.

“Mommy Theresa, this isn’t fair! If Duke fits, I should fit! Can you both just scoot over and let me try to squeeze in the middle? Please?”

I would have loved to have heard this conversation. Daisy is so sweet. She’s doing well.

Zahara whispered something in Penny’s ear. And then they took off running and playing!

Frodo voicing his concerns that his personal sprinkler is turned off.

“But Mommy Theresa, I want a bright pink halter that fits! This thing is too big!”

Foxy is doing great with her lead line lessons.

Guess who was trying on sneakers?

Our precious pups. Popper and Presley.

OCTOBER 10, 2015

“Good morning everybody!”

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Hooficure day for a few! This is Ruby with Laura and Kim. Kim holds the horses for Laura. We appreciate them both!

10/17/2015/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates

From Big to Small – We Love Them All! Sept 28th ~ Oct 1st, 2015 Update

September 28th

Jenny and I gave the big guy a bath yesterday, although I think we ended up just as wet! Donovan is a magnificent horse.

The minis got some play time out of their paddock over the weekend.

Poor Jazzy. Duke was rubbing it in that he fits in the golf cart just fine.

Penny has seen the boys climb halfway into the golf cart a few times. So, what does she do? I think someone forgot to tell her that she’s not a miniature donkey like they are. That cute face really made me want to try to figure a way to get her in just to make her happy!

September 29th

Prayers for Betsy Rose please. The vet just cleared a choke.

September 30th

I open the workshop door to go into the house and almost trip over two little donkeys. Cute little Jazzy likes to put his nose up for kisses. JoJo is the serious one – always on guard duty.

Barbara helped us spoil Foxy a bit more last weekend.

Foxy loves scratches! Marie kept Foxy busy so I could get the golf cart out of the barn without her trying to hijack it.

Timmie has her own cooler to stand in front of but she likes Betsy Rose’s better. We have to shoo her away at times.

Frodo and Bouie have been best buds for years.

Of all places to want to nap. Right in the very middle of the barn aisleway. Foxy and her mom are looking for a forever home.

This is what the boys like to do at night. They rearrange the poop buckets and anything else they can find. Sometimes, they pretend they are a mini rock star band and that the buckets are their drums. And when they play their drums it makes Max howl. OMG never a dull day or night!