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JoJo and Jazzy’s Best Day!

June 4th, 2016

How do you get ADHD donkeys to stop long enough to pay attention? Just watch!  Guaranteed to make you smile! Want to spread the smiles? It’s free and easy – PLEASE today and everyday through July 31st and share and ask family and friends to vote for Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue to help win $10,000 for the horses! And ask them to share and ask their friends to share and vote too. Sharing out, making this go viral with others, is the ONLY way we can win the contest!

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The stress that comes with what we do is high, constantly, due to the amount of funds it takes to do what we do – many horses (and donks and whatever else comes into our path) need help. The rewards are great seeing the animals recover and find their forever home. Or, in some cases, live out their life here – horses like our little Betsy Rose that are too frail and have special needs. It takes a Village! Please help us to help more like JoJo and Jazzy – they were both orphans when they came to us. JoJo and Jazzy asked me to share this video with you in hopes it will make you smile and hopefully vote today and everyday through July 31st.

So many people say they love what we do – and we appreciate that but we need your support in this effort. Please help us do this – for the horses. Sharing and asking others to vote daily, and share, is going to be key. Thank you – have a blessed day.
PS – we do not receive any local, state, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations.

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Aaleyah Belle, Sawyer, Betsy Rose, Montana and More!

June 3rd, 2016

Aaleyah Belle is doing great!
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June 4th…

Peek-a-boo! So thankful that Sawyer is still with us. He gave us all quite a scare with his epileptic seizures a couple of weeks ago. He’s a wise old soul who is as kind as can be.
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June 5th…

Remember when Betsy Rose received a new gift/friend named Bunny? She has so many friends! Right now, they are all tucked in as the storms are coming.
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Remember the day last August when some of the long ears (and Foxy) gathered around – from big to small? I miss Matilda and am so thankful for the time we had with her. Mocha and Daisy are looking for a forever home as pets – they are adorable. And little Foxy – she’s loving life with her mom at their forever home with Bill and Judy
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June 6th…

Winds have started to pick up. We are hunkering down and I may be offline much of the time.  We are in the path of Tropical Storm Colin.
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Betsy Rose got to go out between the bands of rain today. She’s all tucked in her stall now as JoJo, Jazzy, and CaryLou keep her company. The winds are up. The rains are coming down. This needs to be over.
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June 7th…

Calling it a day here. We’re still a bit tired from all of the activity from Tropical Storm Colin, even though it wasn’t too very bad. Ruby and Cookie wouldn’t allow Little E and Peaches in the shelter so we had to move horses around – it’s just been exhausting. But no complaints – everyone is safe and there is no property damage! But now, I hear there may be another storm on the horizon! I hope that’s a rumor!

June 8th…

Remember Montana?
Montana before

A call to authorities from someone who saw a thin, sad, and not so healthy horse chained to a shed led us to this sweet boy. After a couple of weeks of driving by, seeing his health continually decline, they called authorities. Of course, we would take him. He recovered nicely and is now living a life of luxury.  Montana and others are living the good life now thanks to help from supporters!  We couldn’t do it without you!
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Her registered name was Point to Ponder. We lovingly called her “My Girl.” She was a young, brave, and beautiful TB that was raced 12 times in 8 months before coming to Beauty’s Haven. I’ll let the short video tell the rest of the story. This was a case that reminded us that sometimes doing what is right means letting go – it may be the greatest gift of love there is….
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We’ve helped many horses – all with stories we could share. And all of the help we’ve provided to them was made possible because of our village of supporters. We operate totally from donations from the public. There are many more equines that need help.  We know you can’t always donate – but now there is a free and easy way to help the horses!

We are competing in a contest to win $10K for the horses and we are in 3rd place! It’s a free and easy way to help if you use Facebook! Please help us win this by voting once everyday through July 31st. And what would help, very much, is if you share it out to family and friends and ask them to vote and share as well – this needs to go viral! Post it on multiple media platforms – and ask others to vote and share!  Instructions are below and here is the link to vote. Link to vote:  http://wshe.es/65VvE5f1

Information and rules for voting…
1. You must have a Facebook account to vote.
2. First time voters must:
a) Enter their email address
b) Verify they are not a robot
c) Check their email for a message from WishPond & follow the instructions in theWishPond email. (It arrives quickly – if you don’t see it check your SPAM folder). This is the one and only time you will get any email.
3. Multiple people can vote from the same device but each person must be logged into their own FB page to vote.
4. You can only vote once per 24 hours.

There are 2 ways to know your votes are not being counted:
1. You have to keep entering your email address
2. You do not see the digital count down clock for your next vote

Also, if you are also on our business page, (https://www.facebook.com/bhfer/) please make sure you “Like” us and choose to “See First” to ensure we show up first in your news feed – you will more likely remember to vote. We will putting out daily reminders. We are just a small grassroots organization that could really use your help with this.

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Thank you, so very much. Please help the horses by voting, and sharing, daily.  Have a safe and fun weekend!

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In Memory of Eilian

June 2nd, 2016

Today’s voting to win $10K for the horses will done be in memory of Eilian. There are many cases I don’t post about because there is enough sadness on the Internet but I think it’s important for supporters to see how funds help horses and what we do. And, perhaps another horse can be helped in some way by sharing our experiences. Eilian’s suffering started long before we got the call about him back in late summer, 2013. I found him unable to get up and with bones scattered in his filthy paddock – proof of other animals that had died. A skull only a few feet from where he lay.
Eilian

I can’t imagine what Eilian had witnessed there over time.  Did he wonder if he be the next victim?  Did he wish death would come quickly to release him of his suffering?  Did he wonder what he’d done to deserve what was happening to him?

Dr. Ryan Meeks did everything he could – we did our best.
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After hours of doing all we could, the look in Eilian’s beautiful and proud Arabian eyes said it all – he knew and he understood there were no options but release.  Dr. Meeks helped Eilian to Rainbow Bridge.
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The only good that came out of this was that in Eilian’s last few hours, he knew love, and he wasn’t alone.  It broke my heart and I know Eilian saw it in the tears that I couldn’t hold back – tears that told him that he really was loved and that he did matter.  Tears that said I was sorry, and ashamed, for how the human race had failed him.  I kissed him one last time and promised him I’d see him at the Bridge.
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What we do takes a heavy toll.  It never gets any easier. Dr. Meeks and I both had very heavy hearts that day.  But if it wasn’t for support from our Village, we wouldn’t be able to help horses like Eilian, no matter what the outcome.

We were able to help Eilian, even thought it wasn’t the outcome we wanted, only because of help from our supporters.  One key thing that will enable us to win this contest for the horses is everyone voting and sharing daily – reaching out to family and friends and asking them to vote and to share as well.  Sharing will make a ton of difference!  I truly believe we can do this.  I believe.

Vote here: http://wshe.es/65VvE5f1.  They will only let you vote once every 24 hours – it’s very important that you try to vote as close to the same time each day.  Please – help make a difference for horses like Eilian.

Thank you for your support.
Theresa

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Betsy Rose’s Birthday Wish – It’s Free but Time Sensitive! Please Help Make it Come True

June 1st, 2016

It’s coming! June 14th!  Betsy Rose will be 26 years young and she has a birthday wish!

She’s a very special little mare that defined all odds and survived an ordeal that should have taken her life. But she loves life and wasn’t about to give up. And we never gave up on her. We promised her when she arrived on June 14, 2013 that we would make all of her tomorrows everything her past should have been.

When we asked her what she wanted this year for her upcoming birthday she didn’t hesitate to respond. She wants your help in helping the rescue win $10K for her and her friends.

Betsy’s wish?  For you, and your friends and family to vote for us ONCE A DAY through July 31st! The contest started today, June 1st. Can we give Betsy Rose her birthday wish? We can with your help!

Please help make Betsy Rose's birthday wish come true! Vote daily!

After you vote, share it out through social media right from that page! Share with family and friends and ask them to also vote DAILY through July 31st.

We need our Village to make Betsy Rose’s birthday wish come true! Help us win $10,000!

#believe #betsyrose ##makeasplash #bhfer #winforthehorses #SHARE

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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!
Betsy Rose Hooficure

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.
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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.
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It was a beautiful evening for Betsy Rose to go on adventure around the house.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Beauty – the mare that started it all! Love her kisses!
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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.
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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.
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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?

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Aaleyah Belle to the Hospital!

May 13th, 2016

10:01 am
Aaleyah Belle greeted me this morning by refusing breakfast and throwing herself on the ground wanting to roll. It wasn’t easy getting her up, but once we did so, we led her to the barn. The vet is on the way.  She received IV meds as directed by the vet and I’m doing red light therapy on her now. She’s relaxing and is no longer wanting to roll. Please continue to send good thoughts and prayers.
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11:24 am
The vet just left, so now, we wait and pray. Aaleyah Belle was tubed and oiled. She is comfortably resting in her stall and is waking up from sedation. Once she is awake, we will do some walking.  Please keep the good thoughts and prayers coming. If she becomes painful again, we will be going to the hospital.

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3:06 pm
Aaleyah got better but then it hit again out of the blue so we now need prayers to get her on the trailer – she’s refusing to load.

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3:55 pm
After much cajoling and praying, Aaleyah is finally in the trailer! More good thoughts and prayers please!!!! There is no one in this whole wide world who could ever convince me that the power of prayer does not work. And I just know that there are Angels walking amongst us who come and go in many forms. Aaleyah is on her way to the hospital at UF.

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5:28 pm
Aaleyah settled in at the University of Florida Vet Hospital and is being examined – they will do an ultrasound, bloodworm, rectal, etc.  We will update more later.

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MATCH GAME FOR AALEYAH  BELLE!

Three wonderful supporters have joined together to sponsor a $1,400 Match Game to assist with the veterinary bills and hospitalization of our beloved Aaleyah Belle!
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All donations up to $1,400 will be matched ~ $5 will become $10, $10 will become $20 and so on. Each and every donation is truly appreciated and please be assured that no donation is ever considered as being too small.

Donations are tax deductible and can be made via various means on our website at www.bhfer.org or via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘Veterinary Bills.’ If you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution.

Thank you all for your continued love and support and please keep our precious girl in your thoughts and prayers.

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HELP! Someone Put a Match to It! ASPCA Help A Horse Day Challenge

aspca_matchAs we enter the final week before our ASPCA Help A Horse Day/Celebration of Life, a kind and caring donor has offered a most generous Match Game in Memory of Matilda, our sweet and gentle Mammoth Mule, who crossed Rainbow Bridge on Saturday. This $1,000 Match Game will greatly assist with Matilda’s veterinary and burial fees as well as with the everyday care and needs of the Beauty’s Haven herd.

One of the criteria upon which the awarding one of the many grants being offered by the #ASPCA (up to $25K) is based, is determined by the total amount of contributions raised during the month of April. This Match Game, therefore, would truly help our rescue in achieving this most important goal for the horses.

All donations up to $1,000 will be matched ~ $5 will become $10, $10 will become $20 etc.

Each and every donation is truly appreciated and please be assured that no donation is ever considered as being too small.

Donations are tax deductible and can be made via various ways on our website. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. If you mark your donation for ‘Friends or Family’ no fees will be taken out. Please leave a notation that your donation is to be designated to the ‘#HelpsHorse Day Match Game.’

Thank you all for your continued love and support and please share this final challenge amongst family and friends with the hashtags #HelpaHorse and #BeautysHavenEquineRescue.

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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.  Beauty’s Haven is  A #Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a #GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit 2013, 2014, and 2015.  Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero.

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Sweet Matilda Has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge

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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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If you love our work then tell the world! Stories about us from people like you will help us make an even bigger impact in our #community.

#GreatNonprofits – the #1 source of #nonprofit stories and feedback – is honoring highly regarded nonprofits with their 2016 #Top-Rated List.

Won’t you help us raise visibility for our work by posting a testimonial about your experience with us? All content will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. It’s easy and only takes 3 minutes!

And don’t forget about our ASPCA Help a Horse Day Celebration being held on April 23rd, 2016. #Register to join in the fun that day on the Events page of our website! If you can’t attend, there are other ways to help! Donations made during the month of April will help our odds of winning one of the grants (up to $25K) being offered by the #ASPCA for #HelpaHorseDay!

#charity #nonprofit #HelpaHorse #believe #ComeToTheirRescue #charity #grassroots #Win$25KForTheHorses #NeverGiveUp #ASPCA

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Mending Fences

April 2016 marks our 10 year #anniversary for helping horses as a registered non-profit! How appropriate it is that the #ASPCA Help a Horse Day is also in April!  This year, our #HelpaHorse #Celebration is on April 23rd from 12 – 3 pm.  We hope you can join us and meet the horses that you support.  By attending, you would also be helping us to potentially win a grant of up to $25,000 for the horses!

Can’t attend but still want to help us win a grant?  No worries – there are ways!  We will be posting a #challenge a day for the next 10 days leading up to our April 23rd #Celebration.

Each daily challenge provides specific information about how you can help from a distance!  We #believe we can win one of the grants with your help!

Safety is paramount here so our first Help a Horse Day 10 day #countdown challenge is a way for you to #ComeToTheirRescue and help by #MendingFences from a distance!

HELP A HORSE / 10 Year Anniversary Challenge Day 1

BOARDS, BOARDS, AND MORE BOARDS!Fence

We need to replace several fence boards to help keep our horses contained and safe. Each board is $9. Today’s challenge is to procure 10 boards. We actually need 16 but 10 is a good goal!

If you can #HelpaHorse by gifting a board or two please let us know! Tax deductible donations can be made various ways via our website at www.bhfer. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. Please note that it’s for #HelpaHorse fence boards!

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Matilda’s Eye Injury Update

Matilda, a senior mammoth mule, sustained an injury this morning that looked pretty bad.  It was obvious the eye lid was ripped apart but we couldn’t tell if the eye had been injured.

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Dr. Specht came out and treated it and, fortunately, the eye is ok.

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After 2 hours and over a dozen stitches the injury looks much better – Dr. Specht did a great  job!Matilda Better

Now we hope and pray it holds and heals nicely.  Matilda will have at least a couple of follow-up visits from the vet and we’ll update on her healing process over the next few days.

It’s been a long day and believe me when I say we’re all ready to call it a day here.

Thank you all for your support!

#ComeToTheirRescue #ASPCA #HelpaHorseDay #Believe

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