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Solace, Mini’s, and a Fundraiser

This is yesterday’s update:  Solace napping in the sun after breakfast.  He’s doing great.

He has a job he seems to really take pride in – watching over his little herd of mini mares!

Amy has come to love human attention.  Ariel is much better.  Adora is still adorable!

We got the mini mare that I was worried coyotes would get!  We were told she doesn’t know human touch and doesn’t lead.  She’s a cute girl looking ready to foal soon.  I think we will call her Twinkle!  Bob ran into a neighbor at the feet store this evening and he said he has killed 4 coyotes in the last week.  He breeds Beagles for hunting dogs.  The momma dog went out with her 2 pups one evening and the pups came back – she likely gave herself so her pups could run back home.  So sad.  I’m so glad Twinkle is here and a bit more protected from the coyotes.  Her feet were horribly long – she had a hooficure which went ok.  She has got to feel better now that her feet are done.

Will try to stick her tomorrow to see how tall she us.  I have no idea how old she is.  I do think she has had some handling though – either that or she is a fast learner willing to trust.

Dr. Porter will be out next week to do Sisco’s next chemo treatment.

This is from today: LAST DAY TO BID! Don’t forget the horse hair bracelet auction off!  This one is made from Gentleman’s hair!  It was made by Lisa Austin of Crazy4ponytails.  CURRENT BID: $180! Bid increments: $5 Auction ends: 3-15-13.  

We need to try to finish up the hay game – will need to get the hay mid next week. I think we are down to needing somewhere in the $500 range.  Remember that for every $20 donation you make towards the hay, you will get one entry to win a nice “Shoofly” made from Solace’s hair!!  We appreciate every little amount you can spare!  UPDATE: We really need to get this hay – we are doubling the chances!  If you have already donated for a chance for $20 you’ll get 2 chances.  From here on out for every $10 you’ll get 1 chance!

Please share the info on the auction and the hay game!  Thank you all for caring – have a beautiful and blessed day!

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

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Silly Penny, Genesis, & a Mini Mare Due

March 11th, 2013

Penny helping this am – she’s a donkey that prefers flavored water! Hay – that’s my Propel!

Genesis thinking about going out into the main paddock for a supervised walk this am. He wasn’t too sure at first.

We have been worried terribly about a pregnant mini mare that looks to be due anytime. She has just been living out in a pasture – her feet need done, she needs vaccinations, vetting, dental, etc. There are so many coyotes this year – my fear is they will get her and her baby when she goes down to foal. Well, some good news!
Today, someone donated funds needed for her first month’s care!

This girl is going to need hay too! Please help our current hay fundraiser! We are down from needing $1130 to $700 for the hay purchase! For every $20 donated towards our hay purchase, you will get one entry into a drawing for a beautiful “shoofly” that can be attached to a key chain, purse, etc. that is made by Lisa Austin of Crazy4ponytales from Solace’s hair! So, if you donate $100, you will get 5 chances to win! We will keep going until we meet our goal of $1130 (2 tons of hay).

If anyone would like to help it would be greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. Donations can be made via our website “Donate” page at https://www.bhfer.org/oldsite/donate.html. Our PayPal address is theresa@beautysequinerescue.org. If you are donating for the hay game please annotate that this is for the “Hay Game” so that we can keep track of our entries!

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

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Clippings and Much Needed Baths

March 9th, 2013

Peggy Sue got clipped today – she’s SO cute!

Gentleman got some attention today too.  He’s so sweet.  His age has caught up to him and he has some not so good days but he has good days too. But when the bad outweighs the good, well, we know at some point we will leave us and the thought of that makes me very sad. He has arthritis and moves slow but he still has lots of life in his eyes and he’s happy. We appreciate each and every minute with him. He is so loved and he knows it.

Solace trying to snooze – there were lots of things going on at the rescue today. Roxie and Jenna gave him a much needed bath.

Bob went to Cedar Key this am to pick up a hood for Genesis with protective eye cup but it didn’t fit – it was too small.  The one we thought we were buying at the hospital yesterday had been too small for him too.  So today I spent hours looking frantically for something here to work and finally found a mask we had for a horse that had Uveitis flare ups.  Sue Ann was visiting from TN and was Genesis’ primary care giver most of the day.  I’m so glad she was here to stay with him to make sure he didn’t rub his face (which he had started to do this am) while I spent hours trying to come up with something to protect his eye.

I have lots more pictures but will update again tomorrow evening.  It’s been an exhausting day – don’t forget to turn your clocks forward tonight!

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

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Solace – a Sterling Heart Added

Current bid: $200.  If bidding makes it to $250, a sterling heart with Solace’s name engraved on it will be added!!

The first bracelet, made by Lisa Austin of Crazy4ponytails, is made from the hair of Solace!  The minimum bid is $40 and bidding increments are $5.  Bidding will end 3-1-13!

Please remember to e-mail all bids to Melissa at bhfer.melissa@hotmail.com.
Please share because all money raised will go to the care of the horses at Beauty’s Haven! Happy Bidding!

 

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Feb 21st 2013 Update – Solace, Sunset, Sisco

February 21st, 2013

Solace wasn’t feeling very well this morning. Blood tests didn’t show anything – the results were all good. His temp was up much of the day but is finally down to normal. We will keep monitoring him and if he gets worse I’m to call Dr. Ryan. Please keep him in your prayers.

This is Sisco. He had a tumor removed a few weeks ago – squamous cell carcinoma.  The site was injected with cisplatin and cream is being applied daily – he is doing great.  He will need another chemo treatment on about 4 weeks.  If we win first place in the Elder Ford of Tampa contest it would cover the cost of his next treatment.  Please vote for us and ask friends and family to also vote.  Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/elderfordoftampa?sk=app_122545277907030&app_data

PLEASE help us to find a good home for Sunset – she really needs to go somewhere with plenty of shade ASAP. Sunset is a 25 yr young former PMU mare who is in need of a forever home. She has a wonderful, sweet personality. She needs to go somewhere cooler or with plenty of shade as she struggles in the heat – have very little shade. If you are interested in adopting Sunset please e-mail Melissa at bhfer.melissa. Adoption fee will be waived to approved home.

The first bracelet, made by Lisa Austin of Crazy4ponytails, is made from the hair of Solace!  The minimum bid was $40 and bidding increments are $5. B idding will end 3-3-13!  All proceeds will go directly to helping the horses!  Current Bid: $200!!

We are still in need of Arabian, Horse, and Large Horse size double Velcro flymasks. And we need milk thistle – many of the horses here get this. We usually get this from The Healing Barn – if you would like to help with this please let me know. Ideally, we would order the 11 lb. container.  And usually, when ordered and being shipped to us, a discount is given.

Calling it a day a bit early – going to meet a mare (possibly pregnant) in the morning that I’m told will be fed to big cats if a home isn’t found. Thank you all for your continued support – have a great night!

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

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Solace – Tummy Ache

Solace had a gas colic last night but is now passing gas and poop.  He’s drinking but has no appetite and his temp is up a bit.  He still has the snots now and then.

Please keep him in your prayers.  I will try to post a video of him on YouTube later today.

It’s going to be a VERY busy day here but I’ll update when I can.  Have a great day everyone!

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

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Solace – This is Beautiful!

Okay everyone, you have been waiting patiently, so here we go! The first bracelet, made by Lisa Austin of Crazy4ponytails, is made from the hair of Solace!

The minimum bid is $40 and bidding increments are $5.  Bidding will end 3-3-13! Current bid: $75

Please share because all money raised will go to the care of the horses at Beauty’s Haven! Happy Bidding!

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Updates With Pictures of Many

February 18th, 2013

Some of you may remember Joy? She is a Palomino mare that we took in from the July 2010 Naples case. She was pregnant and lost her baby due to dystocia – we almost lost Joy. It was horrible and I never want to experience anything like that again. Joy is doing great and her human mom adores her! This is Joy with her new best friend Jon Jon.

Joy

Penny had been pestering the grown up horses to run and play but none wanted to – she’s so funny to watch. On Saturday it was really great to see Penny and Roxy playing – Roxy volunteers on Saturdays with her dad. I think Roxy wore Penny out!
Penny and Roxy

Genesis

Genesis is doing great.

Rosita.
Rosita

Sunset is adorable. We are still looking for a home for her – she does not do well here with so much sun and the dust that blows off the lime rock road is horrible. Temps go up and her breathing goes up. Please spread the word on her and help us to find her a home. We thought she was only going to be here for a short time for rehab (which is done) but the home didn’t work out. She needs sponsors to help pay for her care. Sunset is a retired PMU mare that was forced to endure a horrible job so humans could benefit. Here is a link to a video about the PMU industry – you can see the kind of life she lived is just horrible (and she’s had many babies, I’m sure). [youtube http://youtube.com/w/?v=2I-WYOIx7Ug&feature=player_detailpage]
Sunset

Lily trying to fly! Here is a link to a video of Bouie, Frodo, Lily, and Ebony playing “Tag – you’re it!” They are hysterical!
[youtube http://youtube.com/w/?v=hBtfnUziXC4&feature=youtu.be]
Lily

And here is Armani – as striking as ever! He’s a big boy and his human mom says “he is not only loved – he is adored!”
Armani

Sammi and Joy – Joy isn’t a baby anymore! These two are very lucky girls – they have a wonderful human mom that loves them very much! Here is a link to a video of them when Joy was just a couple of days old. [youtube http://youtube.com/w/?v=vrCu9m4XqKE] Enjoy!
Sammi and Joy

And here is Hollie – all settle in at her new home. She is greatly missed here but it makes me feel really good knowing that she will be much more comfortable there – the heat here just did not agree with her. Her human mom says she’s a keeper and that her eyes are truly a pathway to her soul. I agree 100%! To think that her previous owners were still driving and riding her in the condition she was in before we picked her up is just sickening. We’ll update now and then on how she is doing. To everyone that cared about, and helped her, thank you.

Hollie

Seeing the horses in their new homes, reading their updates, it just helps so much. There is a lot of heartbreak in what we do but the successes are so uplifting and they remind us that we do make a difference. While we can’t save them all we do our best and help as many as we can. And we are very blessed to have the opportunity to help the horses – and if we didn’t have the support from others it wouldn’t be possible.

I hope everyone had a great weekend. It’s been pretty busy here. I am behind on emails so please, if you have written to me and I haven’t responded, I apologize but I hope to get to them in the next couple of days. Thank you for caring and for your continued support! We are still in need of flymasks (double Velcro latch), flyspray, detangler, and a few other items. We are also looking for sponsors for hay – just $13.30 will sponsor a bale of hay. In this load of hay there are 41 bales in a ton. If we can get enough sponsors for a ton we will then get $10 off which would almost buy one more bale. Every bit helps! If anyone would like to help we would appreciate it. Donations are tax deductible and very much appreciated!

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

GFAS

 

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Valentine’s Day Birthday’s – Nicky and Princess

February 14th, 2013

I wanted to get this prepared and sent out yesterday but I just couldn’t concentrate – I had to walk away and try again today.  Valentine’s Day is always bittersweet.  

On February 14th, 1980 an Arabian was born – his registered name was RC ElDinero.  We called him Nick or Nicky.  He found his way to us on June 1st, 2007.  How he found his way to us was nothing short of a miracle.  He had been starved, he was diabetic and laminitic, he had Cushings Disease, and more – the odds were against him.  Nick’s body condition was about the same as Solace when he first arrive – not quite a 0.5 on the Henneke scale.  You can’t go much lower than that without meeting death.  We had one of the best care giver’s team you could want, including Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD. Nicky’s story is a sad one but he brought so much good and love into our life – he had a huge heart that loved life but what humans had done, or not done, for him proved to be too much for his weak body.  He was only with us for 6 weeks.  But you can bet that in that 6 weeks he knew love from near and far.  

About 3 weeks after Nicky got here, a benefit show was held here at the rescue.  At the spur of the moment during a break in the show, something came over me to take Nick to the arena and let him feel the presence of the people around him.  Once in the arena he stood up proud and tall – he looked around him and let out a forceful but weak whinny.  I was so proud of him – tears ran down my face.  We slowly walked back to the barn and he laid down – he was exhausted but he was a proud and dignified Arabian Prince and he felt it – that meant so much to me.  This was Nicky the day he caught the attention of one of our volunteers that just happened upon the farm where he was living at the end of a road.  He was being boarded.  He had Cushing’s and the owner, who lived a couple of hours away, said she assumed he was getting his needed medication even though she hadn’t been buying it.  She hadn’t seen him in awhile but assumed he was fine.  Well, I don’t believe it.  He didn’t get in such bad condition overnight.  Our time with him will never be forgotten and we will love him, always.  

Nicky

When Solace arrived on December 16th, 2012 thoughts of Nicky came flooding back. Solace was about the same age that Nick was when he came to us.  Solace’s body condition score was about the same.  Looking at the photos below of Nick on the left and Solace on the right – well, I think it will help you to understand why I had been flooded with memories.  The 6 week mark of when we lost Nicky hung in the back of my mind but, thankfully, Solace has passed that mark.  

 

Nicky on the left – Solace on the right

Solace is quite remarkable and is living proof that miracles do happen.  I believe.

Princess Birthday Surprise

On February 14th, 1988 another beautiful Arabian was born – her name was RL Princes Regala.  The picture on the left was taken the day she arrived at the rescue – September 4th, 2008.  Her human was going off to college but wanted to make sure Princess would be forever taken care of.  Princess was almost adopted on 3 different occasions but each time, as the application was being processed, something happened to her.  The 1st time she had a bout of laminitis.  The 2nd time she had an eye injury.  And the 3rd time another bout of laminitis.  At that point, we determined maybe she just didn’t want to leave.  She is now a sanctuary horse that is loved by many.  She is a very sweet mare.  Yesterday her previous owners drove a long way to wish her a happy birthday!  Unfortunately, the weather was bad but they enjoyed being together again and I enjoyed seeing the reunion.

This was taken of Gentleman and Princess today – they are BFF.  Princess had just had a hooficure and was looking very happy – I’m sure she enjoyed her visitors yesterday.

We have been blessed to have many proud Arabian horses in our herd.  

Have a good night everyone.  We’ll have another busy weekend ahead here at the rescue.  I worked at the barn much of the day until late evening.  It felt good, but I’m beat.

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

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Solace Update and Look at Silver Belle & Rayo!

February 13th, 2013

Solace’s blood work from yesterday showed continued improvement!  He’s quite the character and it’s really amazing to see him run to the barn at feed time!  You can tell what time of the day is because Little E and Solace are right there to remind you!

I took inventory of our medical supplies and we need to order some things – if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.  I hate to keep asking for help but we operate totally from donations and can’t do this without help from the public.  We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit all volunteer organization – we are not funded by the local, State, or Federal government.

Solace is still on SMZ’s and Sulcrafate and needs sponsors for another container of each.

· A container of SMZ’s is $49.44 (this one we have about 10 days worth left)
· A container of Sulcrafate is $189.11 (he needs this one urgently – we only have a few days worth left)

Would anyone like to sponsor either any of this?  If you would like to help donations can be called directly into the vet’s office at 352-237-6151.  Just please advise when you call in what the donation is for.

We also need help purchasing Banamine and a few other items for the supply cabinet that we keep on hand.  Also needed are double Velcro latching horse size fly masks.  Of course there is always hay – we need to make another hay run tomorrow for 2 of the large 700 lb compressed bales – they are about $125 each. Donations can be called into Larson’s for help with hay at 352-867-8333.

Ruby, Peggy Sue, Rosita, Lacey, and a couple of others will be having a hooficure this week – would anyone like to sponsor a hooficure?  Donations can be made via PayPal – our address is theresa@beautysequinerescue.org or via our website at www.bhfer.  No amount is too small.  God bless and thank you all for your continued support!

Rayo and Silver Belle – beautiful!

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

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