Announcing a wonderful new fundraiser in partnership with Giving Bean Coffee!
About Giving Bean Coffee
“At Giving Bean, we select the finest green Arabica coffee beans of South and Central America, Africa and Asia, then roast them in small batches under the watchful eye of a roast master. We are dedicated to creating exceptionally delicious roasts. All of our coffee is roasted and shipped out fresh.
Our coffees delight a broad spectrum of coffee lovers; medium to dark roasts, as well as organic and many of the most popular flavored coffees in the US. Our roasts appeal to coffee drinkers everywhere! Whether whole bean, ground, k-kups, decaf or regular, you’ll notice the fresh roasted difference of Giving Bean coffee.”
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“You won’t find tea like our fine Artisan Teas in the grocery isle. These extraordinary loose teas have been blended using the finest teas available. We offer a wide variety of teas including black, green, organics, blends and herbal (caffeine free).
Our teas are full of healthy antioxidants and are delicious hot or cold. We package all our loose tea in 4 oz. resealable bags – enough for at least 50-60 cups. Giving Bean also offers our own specially designed tea steeper to make your steeping easy!”
Please click HERE, place your order and Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc. will receive 25 percent of the proceeds!
As always, thank you for your support.
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We spent much of yesterday preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Michael but thankfully, we did not receive the brunt of the storm. We had a few periods of high rain, heavy winds and some erosion.
We do need to make a hay run, however, as we only have enough hay to last for two days.
Lastly, we are thrilled to announce that six amazing friends and supporters have joined together to offer a MATCH GAME to assist with our hay needs. All donations up to $1,200 will be matched dollar for dollar. There is currently $590 still available in Matching funds.
We are thrilled to announce that a wonderful friend and supporter has come forth to offer a MATCH GAME to assist with Farrier Week as well as with procurement of the much needed and necessary supplement, Prascend. All donations up to $500 will be matched dollar for dollar. If you would like to participate in the Match Game, there are many ways in which to contribute. You may forward your contribution via our PayPal address: 
Almost all of the horses are scheduled for their hooficure this week which means they will be needing sponsors. The cost varies from $25 to $65. In all, $755 is needed. Would anyone like to help our herd?There are many ways in which to contribute. You may forward your contribution via our PayPal address: 
SeAnna coughed a few times last week, but she didn’t have a temperature and her appetite had been great. But on Sunday morning at breakfast, she coughed and sounded like she may have been experiencing a choke (blockage in the esophagus) but there was no discharge from her nose or mouth. Her thyroid also appeared to be enlarged which caused concern that a cyst or tumor may have been pushing against the esophagus. I took her temperature and it was elevated at 102.6 so I gave her Banamine and called the vet.
We’ve had quite a bit of experience with choke because of Betsy Rose. She had dysphasia (difficulty swallowing) due to a neurological problem. Betsy choked multiple times over the years and, in the end, she had totally lost her ability to swallow. Sadly, we had to let her go.
Dr. Cardona examined SeAnna, and to rule out a mechanical issue in the upper airway, he scoped her. He discovered a lot of mucus at the base of her trachea which was indicative of infection. Blood was drawn and the results revealed a lower respiratory infection. SeAnna’s treatment plan includes a course of antibiotics and she will be in the quarantine paddock for awhile. It’s thought she’s not contagious but it’s better to be safe than sorry. She will be reassessed later in the week and if we aren’t seeing improvement, Dr. Cardona will ultrasound her lungs.
SeAnna had been abandoned for many weeks on a piece of property several years ago when a hurricane came up the east coast. She came to us skin on bones. Her rehab went well and she’s one of the sweetest mares you could hope to meet. She is 21 years young and once she is over this bug, she will be looking for a forever home again. Please keep her in your prayers.
We don’t know what SeAnna’s vet bill (including medications and supplements) will be, but it’s not going to be inexpensive. If you would like to help SeAnna, donations may be called directly into the vet’s office, El Sol Equine Practice, at 352-671-3737. You may also donate via various means on our website at 
CaryLou has been quite the character from day one and has absolutely, no fear. He thinks he’s the biggest horse on the farm and I’m not going to tell him any differently!
Please consider a tax deductible donation to assist with our current hay need. Donations can be made via various means on our website at 
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The really long grass is beautiful but it’s something none of the horses and donkeys need as grass seed pods can cause eye injuries and grass can cause founder.
A mower is essential to keep the paddocks safe for the horses and donkeys.
JoJo has his own idea…
JoJo had an eye injury caused by a long piece of grass that became lodged under his lower eyelid.
You could clearly see the injury once Dr. Ted stained it.
Beauty also experienced an eye issue a few years ago. Dr. Ryan, upon examination, discovered a seed pod stuck in her eye, but even after removal, the damage had already been done.
Beauty’s ulceration had to be treated several times a day around the clock, but sadly, her eye remains permanently scarred.
Sophie went to keep another horse company for a few months but recently returned. She gets along with everyone and is so very easy to love. She is now looking for a forever home as a companion or trail horse.
JoJo really does try to help as you can see by 
Dr. Cardona (El Sol) was at the farm last week to check on Penny and Frodo. While he was here, he did a new Coggins on Zahara as well as microchipped her.
Zahara left for ‘school’ on August 1st. We’re so excited that she will be learning new things! She normally doesn’t like to load, but, as usual, Pam of Double B Equine Transport, was very patient with her.
It didn’t take long for Zahara to walk right onto the trailer and then, off to school they went!
Zahara, is yet another Beauty’s Haven Miracle thanks to our wonderful and dedicated village of supporters. Through your generosity, love and support, you have helped us grant this beautiful mare a second chance at life, a life without pain and worry, a life with dignity and respect.