Spirit Update – Warning Graphic Photos If You Scroll Down

September 2013

Warning – there are graphic photos of Spirit’s injuries in this update starting with the 3rd photo below.

I thought I would share a couple recent pictures of Spirit – a blind mare that we adopted out in November last year.  Spirit settled well into her adoptive home where there is another blind mare.  She is loved, very much.

Spirit grazing with her friend in her adoptive home.

Some history.  We received a call about a herd of horses that needed help.  We went to see them – mares, babies, and studs of all ages living together that were pretty much unhandled.  The owner was trying to sell them – he walked the pasture with us to show us the horses and I noticed one horse he skipped over.  I asked about her and he said “You wouldn’t want her – she can’t see very well.”  So, I had to go meet her.  This picture of Spirit was taken after we cleaned her up the day we brought her to the rescue.

What I found was appalling – the mare had open wounds from nose to tail.  There was a huge gaping wound in her chest as if she had impaled herself on something and there was another horrible injury to her face.

She had bite and kick marks all over.  Her life had to have been a dark and scary living hell.

I asked how long she’d had the face and chest injuries and was told something must have happened overnight – she wasn’t like that yesterday.  Yeah, right.  I followed her for a bit and got to see how she interacted with some of the herd.  She pretty much stayed away from the others – but as they moved to graze, she followed.  There was a stud that was pushy with her.

I told the owner we’d take her.  He said we’d have to give him a couple of days to catch her.  He would have to lure her up to a small stall near his home.  A couple of days later, he called and said he had caught her and she was in a stall.

This was taken the day we picked Spirit up.  She was battered and bleeding in several places.  I gently put a halter on her and she walked into the trailer.

Spirit was a gem for her daily wound treatments – she would just stand and let us do what we had to her.  It took several weeks but her injuries healed nicely.  This was Spirit a few months later – the day she went to her adoptive home.

Spirit – we love you! Elizabeth thank you for opening your heart and home to Spirit!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Pebbles Went to Rainbow Bridge

September 9th – 10th, 2013

It’s with a heavy heart that I share that Pebbles has crossed Rainbow Bridge. Pebbles was a mini mare that we took in 2+ years ago, in June 2011 – she had been attacked by her owner’s dog. Skinny, untreated puncture (bite) wounds, and just plain neglected…. She went to live with a wonderful human family not far from us after her rehab. I’m so glad she had her own family these last couple of years. Her best friend was Weegie and I’m sure he misses her a lot. We love you Pebbles – always!

The first picture was taken when she first arrived at the rescue.

This is Pebbles with Weegie.

Our little Betsy Rose is feeling better! “Mommy Theresa it really is time for more treats!”

I’d like to ask everyone to say a prayer for Bouie. He is having a bout with laminitis. We caught it early – he has foundered in the past.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Betsy Rose Isn’t Feeling Great

September 1st, 2013

Betsy Rose did eat some today – more so if I’d hold her food or sit next to her. Her temp is fine and she is drinking. In fact, her urine looks better than ever. She is munching on alfalfa too. If she gets worse, the vet will be called out. Otherwise, when Dr. Julia comes out on Tuesday, we’ll have her examine Betsy Rose too and do some blood work.

Another thing – Betsy Rose may be sore. These past few days, she’s used muscles she hasn’t used in a long time in the process of getting up and down.

This morning, she laid down in her stall, blind side up, and we have always had to help her get up when she goes down on that side. Well, she waited for me to get there and when I did, I told her to relax for help was on the way (waiting for Bob). She gave me that look (step back and just watch me!) and whinnied and the next thing I know, she’s on her front knees with her butt in the air and then she hopped her front end up! She shook herself off and seemed to beam! So – another major milestone today!

Betsy Rose

Sincerely,
Theresa

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Betsy Rose and Freckles Photo Shoot!

August 29th, 2012

Our top models today for the photo shoot! Betsy Rose and Freckles will be in Ocala Magazine!

Betsy Rose and Freckles grazing as horses should. They are happy girls. #BFF

Betsy Rose can’t see very well but she has great hearing and she loves to talk! I mean, you can literally hold a conversation with her!

Sincerely,

Theresa

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Aug 28, 2012: Bouie, Frodo, Lily, Ebony, Sisco, Starlight, Sienna & Legacy

Bouie and Frodo made a break out yesterday – the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. LOL

Little Lily and her mom, Ebony, also took off. Like any of these 4 really need to gain any weight. Frodo wanted all of the grass to himself so he tried to chase them off – hopefully he ran off some calories.

Sisco had SCC when he came to us months ago. But he is doing well. We’ve been able to give him many months of a happy life and hopefully many more years to come.

Another Beauty’s Haven horse that we brought to Beauty’s Haven from a horrible situation last year. She landed in the arms of an angel. Thank you Jordan! Starlight grazing.

Starlight and Jordan!

Just look at beautiful Sienna! Thank you Kathy & Jamie!

This is Sienna the day we rescued her along with Dingolay (Layla) and Tonka back in May 2009.

And look at Legacy! Thank you, Jan Braakman for giving him the home and love he so deserves! Legacy came to us only a few days old in November 2009.

Sincerely,

Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Another Milestone for Betsy Rose!

Tuesday, August 27th, 2013

“Good morning everybody! Guess what – guess what – guess what????? Me and Freckles slept in my stall last night – no sling!! I fell asleep listening to Freckles tell stories to the cute little baby donkey. It felt so good to lay all the way down and I slept really good! I still need a good brushing to get the shavings off of me. But now I’m hungry – here comes Mommy Theresa serving breakfast so I gotta go! Have a great day everyone!”
Betsy Rose

Our little Betsy Rose has crossed another milestone. She did well through the night. She laid down on her right side and got up fine (she’s blind in that eye). However, this morning around 5:15, she laid down on her left side (blind side up) and couldn’t get up on her own. She didn’t panic – just waited for us to help her. So, we’ll be doing some exercises for flexibility and teaching Betsy Rose to roll over on the right side which will allow her to get up. Oh, Freckles is still sleeping – I think she told stories most of the night to Baby Donk.

Sincerely,
Theresa & Betsy Rose
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.

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Anastasia, Duncan, Velvet and the Shelter Challenge

August 17th, 2013 (or 27)

“Guess what Mommy Theresa?  There’s a new Shelter Challenge Contest!!  We need to remind everyone to vote for Beautys Haven starting now and then every day thru Oct 13th!  Think of how much $10,000 could help with winter hay and lots and lots of carrots and watermelon!  Here’s the link where people vote: http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=16660&nomineeId=13994#sthash.BvKkY4gQ.gbpl.

Garran and Solace relaxing after breakfast.

Recent picture of Anastasia, Duncan, and Velvet!  Thank you Ruth and Rolf for sharing!  They look great!!

Cookie is doing great..

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization 

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Good Morning from Betsy Rose!

August 27th, 2013

“Good morning everyone! Betsy Rose here! I wanted to pop in and thank everyone for caring about me and my friend, Freckles. Guess what? We have presents to open today! I saw a couple of boxes Mommy Theresa put in the tack room and wondered what they were. We get to find out later today! Anyway, I just wanted thank everyone.

If you don’ t mind, please take a minute to vote for us on the TSC and Bank contests. With your help I believe we CAN win! I know it would take a lot of worry off Mommy Theresa’s plate. I heard her say the cold season is coming and we’re going to need a lot of hay. And if you ask your family and friends to vote, that would help a lot. I’m alive today because a lot of you helped with my care – many good things can happen when we all work together. Mommy Theresa says it takes a village! I believe we can win – please, believe with me and vote!”

Betsy Rose

“Remember when I came here I said, “I CAN DO THIS!? Well I am doing it – and I want to help other horses by telling the world about what happened to me. I have to go now – it’s feeding time – but I’ll be back later. Have a good day!”

Betsy Rose - I Can Do This!

Love,
Betsy Rose

GFAS

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A Giant Step for Betsy Rose!

August 26th, 2013

Betsy Rose laid down and got up all by herself!!!!!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF BETSY ROSE!  This is the little mare that “did!”

She got up on her own!

We won’t get much sleep tonight – Betsy Rose does NOT want to be tucked in her sling. She will be on the monitor by the bed so we can see her all of the time and I’m sure I’ll have my eyes on it most of the night! This is a big night Big for her and her BFF Freckles is still jumping around for joy!

Believe!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

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One Made It, One Went to Rainbow Bridge

August 23rd, 2013

Last Evening

I need some help here. I can’t go into details as this case is still unfolding. But would anyone be willing to pledge to help this horse? He’s down and can’t get up – another Betsy Rose. The same vet who treated Betsy Rose initially is available. It’s been raining – the horse needs a vet to get treated or he needs to be humanely euthanized – this is horrific. Another vet determined a couple of days ago that the horse did not need to be seized. I am sick. Pledges anyone? This can’t wait until tomorrow.

This Morning

Our response team is on the way. The horse did ok through the night. The vet and authorities will be there too. We need angels of strength to help him up to get into the trailer. Dr. Natalie says he wants to. His vitals are not bad.

Please pray and picture him up and standing. This was him several days ago. Pray he can stand now in order to get in the trailer and make it here to the rescue.

Dr. Natalie just relayed to me that she will call me in a few minutes. I think we are moving to Plan B – loading him by stretcher – the trailer has a ramp on it. Will update soon.

Later in the Morning

I am sitting here in tears. Tears of anger, sorrow, and frustration. I’m sorry it took so long for a good update but a lot has been going on. Chance took a turn for the worse. After another rectal, observation, treatment, etc. Dr. Natalie believes he’s gone septic. He grew uncomfortable and is now showing signs of pain. He has a toxic line, his heart rate rose dramatically. He has given it a good fight. The decision has been made to help him to humanely cross Rainbow Bridge. He will not be alone. I have no more words at this time. But know that this isn’t over. Thank you all. Chance – we all love you.

Noonish

We couldn’t leave Chance’s friend behind. But it wasn’t easy getting him released – it’s still an open case with the authorities, thankfully.

This Afternoon

“Welcome to our Beauty’s Haven family – we love you already. I’m so sorry you had to watch your friend slowly starve to death but at least today you were able to see him be loved on by humans that care. And you were able to see that he peacefully crossed Rainbow Bridge. He is now running with the Heavenly Herd in green grass with a whole body again. In this picture I see you are standing there with Chance on the ground nearby – we will make sure he is properly buried. He knows you cared about him and he left knowing you would be going to a good place where you will never experience this again. You’ll be here soon and the QT paddock is all yours. You’ll have hay and all the love you ever could imagine. He would want you to go on and have a good life. Chance will never be forgotten. And I promise you, there will be voices heard about what happened to you both.

Feeling better now that this boy is here and munching on hay under the shelter in the QT paddock. We will figure out a new name for him as we get to know him. I like to learn their personality and we don’t like to use a name that we’ve already used in the past. The weather is horrible but he seems pretty content. He’s very sweet and I’m so glad we didn’t have to leave him behind. Everyone involved in helping last night and today did an awesome job! THANK YOU EVERYONE!

He needs a little rehab but he’s only about 10 years old – he should do just fine. He is a Saddlebred/Arabian cross (National Show Horse) and is really sweet.

Some rain rot, underweight, feet haven’t been done in awhile, not sure about his teeth yet but we’ll get him all checked out. I’m very relieved he is here. And I am very sorry that we couldn’t offer Chance the same.

As Chance crossed Rainbow Bridge this morning, butterflies surrounded him together with people who knew him for only a few short hours, yet cared deeply about him. A sure sign that it was meant to be and that he was finally at peace.

Thank you all for your continued love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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