Farrier – Page 3 – Beauty's Haven Farm and Equine Rescue Inc.

Never a Dull Moment Here!

It is so hard to believe that spring is just around the corner! And, as always, every six weeks or so, brings yet another round of hooficures.

Mishka was first to receive his hooficure this week and we are forever grateful to have stocks which ensure that our big old Teddy Bear, does indeed, have ‘Happy Feet!’ Mishka also has quite the little harem which does not make Valley Girl very happy. The other day, Jo and Dancer were in the paddock with Valley Girl and Mishka and Jo seemed quite smitten with the big guy. Dancer stayed a little distance away and watched from afar. They all got along quite well, but Dancer was happy when Jo finally joined her to return to another paddock.

And then there are JoJo and Jazzy, having the time of their lives while awaiting their turn with the farrier. There is never a dull moment here at Beauty’s Haven which you can see in the video below.

So, if anyone would like to sponsor a hooficure for one of our ‘Velvet Nosers,’ we would be forever grateful. You may forward your contribution simply by clicking on the ‘DONATE’ button below. If donating via PayPal, please designate your contribution to ‘Happy Feet’ or the name of the horse that you wish to sponsor. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small.

Thank you for your continued love and support.
Theresa

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02/27/2023/by Theresa Batchelor

Farrier, Fundraising

Happy Feet for the New Year

As we enter 2023, the first round of “Hooficures” has begun! The average cost per horse is $44, so if you would like to sponsor a farrier visit for your favorite Beauty’s Haven equine, just click on the “Donate” button below, or go to bhfer.org/donate for more options. Please note the name of the horse that you wish to sponsor. If you have no preference, please designate your donation to “January Happy Feet.”

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and wonderful New Year.

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Theresa

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01/11/2023/by Theresa Batchelor

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Happy Feet for the Holidays

It is so hard to believe that the end of the year is upon us! And, as always, every six weeks or so brings yet another round of hooficures. Since this is the holiday season, we thought perhaps our little village of supporters would like to help sponsor a hooficure for their favorite ‘Velvet Noser!’ The average cost per hooficure is $45.

So, if you would like to ensure that our beloved little herd has ‘Happy Feet‘ for the holidays, you may forward your contribution simply by clicking on the ‘DONATE‘ button below. Please designate your contribution for ‘Happy Feet for the Holidays,‘ or the name of the horse that you wish to sponsor.

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Thank you for your continued love and support.

Wishing you all a Blessed Holiday Season.

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Theresa

12/06/2022/by Theresa Batchelor

Farrier, Fundraising, Veterinary Care

Our Beloved Teddy Bear, Mishka

Mishka is a 20 year-old Percheron gelding that was headed to slaughter when we intercepted him a few years ago. He was very thin with a condition called Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM) which causes severe muscle wasting and weakness. Recently, Mishka has been having issues in his front left foot which was thought to be an abscess. After days of poulticing, the abscess thankfully worked its way out of the coronet band which was a mighty mess, one which flies truly love to feast upon.

It would have benefitted all of us if we could have placed a Silver Whinnys sock on Mishka as it would have covered the coronet band in order to promote healing as well as serve as a barrier for bacteria and flies. However, we couldn’t keep his foot up long enough to put on a sock. We contacted the lovely folks at Sox for Horses who gave us some great advice – to sacrifice a pair of socks we had on hand and wrap/tape it over the wound. Within two days, the wound significantly improved and Mishka is now a much happier and mobile boy.

Unfortunately, the necessary care we provided to Mishka is quite costly. He also has arthritis and skin allergies and he must be sedated once he is placed in the stocks for each farrier trim.

Farrier care, prescription medication and supplements are $750 thus far for the month of October, so we are reaching out to see if anyone would like to help Mishka with his current expenses.

CUDDLY, a wonderful advocate for animals, is assisting us with a fundraiser for Mishka which you can view as well as donate by clicking on the image above. Contributions may also be made here on our website by clicking on the ‘DONATE’ button below (please be sure to note it’s for Mishka).

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Theresa

10/18/2022/by Theresa Batchelor

Farrier, Fundraising

Please Help if You Can

With the devastation created by Hurricane Ian this past week, we are truly saddened that so many have literally, lost everything. We feel so badly that we must ask for donations to help with farrier care for our beloved little herd at this time, when so many others are in dire need, but a number of our equines are suffering with hoof issues (abscesses etc.) and farrier care is tantamount to their overall health and well-being. We would be forever grateful for your assistance, but if you are unable to help at this time, we truly understand. The average cost of a farrier visit per equine is $40 so if you are in a position to help, please click on the ‘DONATE’ button below and note your contribution is for ‘Hooficures.’

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Again, I feel terrible for having to ask for donations. When new arrivals come, others pledge to help. But over time, life happens and things change, and some are not able to continue to donate as they had planned and we really do understand. But the funds needed to provide for their care is constant – that doesn’t change. What does change, in that regard, is that the cost of everything has gone up while donations have gone down. It’s a very scary and unnerving time but I try to keep the faith and choose to believe things will be ok. Please spread the word, and perhaps others will be able to help with this need. No amount is ever too small.

Thank you, all, for your continued understanding, love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa

10/03/2022/by Theresa Batchelor

Dental, Farrier, Fundraising

Happy Teeth & Feet!

It’s dental day for some of our horses! Would anyone like to help sponsor dentals for Venus, Nadia, Mishka, Dancer, and Jo? In addition, some of our “Velvet Nosers” are still awaiting sponsors for their “hooficures,” so if you would like to help your favorite Beauty’s Haven equine have “happy feet,” we would appreciate that as well. The average cost for a hooficure is $40

Just click the button below and please note that your contribution is for either “Dental” or “Hooficure.” No amount is too small and donations are tax deductible.

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08/18/2022/by Theresa Batchelor

Events, Farrier, Other Animals

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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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:

07/08/2022/by Theresa Batchelor

Farrier, Fundraising, Veterinary Care

Such a very good girl!

Peggy Sue has a back leg that she is unable to bend (the humans in her previous home had tried to ‘help’ her deliver her baby years ago and her pelvis fractured in several places), so we have to place her in a sling for her hooficures. As you can see in the above image, she is such a very good girl for the farrier. Peggy Sue is just one member of our little herd who is on the farrier list this week. Others scheduled to receive a hooficure within the next few days, include Bouie, Frodo, Ebony, Lily, CaryLou, Lucy, Luigi, Warrior, Misti, Sassy, Simba, JoJo and Jazzy.

The average cost of a farrier visit per horse/ donkey is $33.

If you wish to contribute to this most important and necessary need, you may do so by clicking on the DONATE button below. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. Thank you!

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Oreo Needs You

We still have quite a ways to go to achieve our goal for Oreo’s ear canal ablation surgery. If you wish to assist with our sweet boy’s surgery, you may do so via GivingGrid by clicking here or on the photo of Oreo.

Thank you!
Theresa

04/21/2022/by Theresa Batchelor

Farrier, Fundraising

Spring Wish: Many Mini Happy Feet!

Bouie, Frodo, Ebony, Lily, CaryLou, Lucy, Peggy Sue, Luigi, Warrior, Misti, Sassy, Simba, JoJo and Jazzy are on the farrier’s list this week, and while their dream to have “happy feet” on St. Patrick’s Day did not come true, they are hoping it will be fulfilled by the first day of spring.

The average cost of a farrier visit per mini is $33.

If you would like to fulfill the minis’ wish, please click on the “Donate” button below, or visit our donations page for a variety of options. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to the mini or donkey or your choice.

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03/18/2022/by Theresa Batchelor

Farrier, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

Chloe Update

Chloe was having lameness issues that were getting worse over time. Some days she moved pretty slow and on other days she wouldn’t want to even move at all and was depressed. Dr. Lugo came out to examine and evaluate her and to do x-rays and bloodwork (full chemistry panel, CBC, SAA, Cushing’s, T4, and Cortisol levels). He also did a nerve block of her feet to help identify the source of discomfort.

Dr. Lugo took several x-rays of her feet and knees. We learned her feet were good, and her knees weren’t bad, just some very mild arthritis. Andrew, one of our farriers, was also here and we all discussed a plan for Chloe. Dr. Lugo suggested a different shoe and put her on Equioxx and Succeed. She seemed a bit better and was more active, but not by much. She was still somewhat uncomfortable and it was upsetting to see her that way.

We decided to take her off Previcox and put her on aspirin once a day recently, and oh my goodness, what a difference! She also gets Equinety and Succeed.

Chloe is holding her head high again, she’s more active, bright and alert which brings much relief to all of us. It’s hard to believe she’s 16 now. She was a nurse mare foal that came to us in 2006.

We need help with Chloe’s vet bill which was just over $1400. And she needs monthly sponsors to help with her medication and farrier needs. Is there anyone who would like to help Chloe?

A dear friend and supporter has also just come forth and has offered to match all donations up to $500, so this is a wonderful way in which to double your contribution! You can forward your donation via the button below. Please note it’s for Chloe. All contributions are tax deductible and no contribution is ever too small. As always, we truly appreciate your support.

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Theresa

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03/10/2022/by Theresa Batchelor