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February 5th, 2017
A vet contacted us about a three year old Quarter Horse filly that was shot – he does not want to euthanize her and we are her last hope. She has multiple buckshot fragments lodged in her. The vet found her with blood from her nose and mouth from the wound over the upper jaw. The wound on the cheek shattered the inside – the pellet lodged in the upper cheek molar roots/sinus area possibly may need to be removed. There is a pellet wound behind her ear – that pellet is right on top of the atlas of the vertebral column. There’s a wound where a pellet grazed just below her eye. A pellet is lodged into the distal cannon above the fetlock on the left hind along with ones in the left front and there are other leg wounds. The split bone is shattered. A big concern is infection and the damage done to her knee which is pretty swollen.
The filly needs constant oversight and care, medications, and a stall which she presently, doesn’t have. She’s turned out on many acres with other horses which puts her at risk for more injury and infection. And she needs surgery ASAP.
We had a surgeon look at her x-rays today and he feels that she’s got a good chance of recovering – surgery can be done this coming week. But we need your help to make this happen. We need $2500 to $3,000 for her immediate needs/surgery. We don’t know how much aftercare will cost but we do know she needs help now if she has a chance. We were not planning to take in any additional horses until some here are adopted out – we are maxed – but I’ve met this filly and she’s determined to overcome. She’s full of life and deserves a chance. When the vet says, “You’re her last chance,” and you see the life in her eyes, well, we just can’t walk away.
A wonderful friend and supporter has offered a Match Game to help with the surgical/medical needs of this sweet girl so all donations up to $500 will be matched! Donations are tax deductible and can be made via various means on our website at website or via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘QH Filly.’ If you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution.
Please help us give this girl a chance. We want to get her here ASAP in order to provide her with the care that she so desperately needs.
Thank you, as always, for your continued love and support.
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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. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit 2014, 2015, and 2016.
October 18th…
Thanks to Bonnie, Lucy now has a bell that she wears so that Sawyer can better keep track of her. Sawyer is an elderly pony with greatly diminished vision. He often gets upset when he can’t find his BFF, Lucy. Thank you Bonnie!
October 21st…
Even in the early morning sunrise, JoJo and Jazzy play.
“Good morning, Mommy Theresa! Come on, let’s get the day going! It’s Friday you know. And lookie – me and Jazzy already put our fly masks on!”
October 22nd…
Beauty is always beautiful – even in her flymask.
Our first hay purchase of the fall season. Very glad it’s available but not happy with the extra expense.
September 10th, 2016
Members from Animal Warriors spent a good part of the day helping out – we got some projects done and some of the horses even got a bath! Animal Warriors is a group of like minded individuals from all walks of life who share a common goal of helping animals with active volunteer groups. All of the horses really enjoyed the extra attention.
Aaleyah Belle – there’s that famous tongue doing what it does best!
I think Aaleyah Belle slimed everyone!
Bouie and Frodo got a much needed bath.
JoJo opted to lead the group on a tour. He’s such a big little helper! He even kept his flymask on!
JoJo is always the little charmer!
Mishka got lots of attention – he’s a really big guy. His name suits him well – it means “teddy bear.”
Mishka also got a bath which he truly enjoyed!
Animal Warriors is a non-profit organization – they have a Facebook page and you can visit them on their website. We truly appreciate their help and hope that they come back again!
Please remember to cast your daily vote today in the Eagle Rare Life contest. It could help to win $5K to $50K for the horses! Just click on this link and cast your vote daily – it takes less than a minute! Then, share it out and ask family and friends to vote too. Thank you!
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Wishing everyone a wonderful day!
06/29/16
In early 2013, we were contacted about a “very dangerous” six year old mare that may have been pregnant. The owner got her three months before. The mare had been at the trainer’s for about three weeks – they said she was “dangerous” and “needed to go” and if we didn’t take her, she would “go to big cats.” We made arrangements to meet a vet at the trainer’s the next day so the mare could be examined. I wanted to observe her with her owner, the trainer, and the vet, to learn as much as I could about her and to find out if she was pregnant.
The next day, when the vet was examining the mare, she looked a little concerned, but the vet was very patient with her. She was sedated in order to be palpated and we learned that she was not pregnant, thankfully.
We were told of inhumane things that had been done to her. She had been starved, beaten with a 2 x 4, and handled very roughly. We were told that she had an issue when in a small pen – that when you take off the lead, she becomes unmanageable – she will try to flee and take you out with her if you’re in her path. When someone walked past her stall, she lunged out and hit the person in the head – knocking them to the ground. The mare had attacked two people – one had to go to the hospital. Another person got kicked. The owner sent her to a trainer, but the mare didn’t do any better there. However, they said a couple of men got on her. I’m not sure what else happened, but the trainer wanted her gone. Like yesterday.
Based on what we were told, and what I observed, I think the mare was misunderstood. I think she may have been pushed too hard and too quickly when trying to get her under saddle – especially after the horrible life she had lived before the new owner got her. What I saw in her eyes was a beautiful soul behind a look shrouded by fear – but a longing for freedom from her past. I named her Gypsy. She arrived at the rescue the next day. Once unloaded, I took her into the quarantine paddock and rubbed on her neck and took her halter off while being reminded that she’s a bit nuts once the lead is off – I totally had forgotten all about that warning. However, she was absolutely fine.
I spend more time than the average person observing a horse when getting to know them but I learn quite a bit that way. I never went into Gypsy’s space looking for, or expecting, anything bad or negative to happen. I never felt intimidated or concerned. She seemed relaxed and comfortable.
The dentist did her teeth, without sedation, and she was great. She had a loose tooth that was pulled which likely, caused her discomfort – especially if she had a bit in her mouth. Doing a little massage on her, I learned she was sore in her left hip area. She likely had mental cobwebs from her past. She may have been told to do things she wasn’t comfortable with or just didn’t understand – maybe she was pushed too hard and too fast and her actions were misunderstood by humans. Perhaps, she tried to defend herself or flee when she was confused or felt threatened.
I’m a firm believer of groundwork and building a relationship of trust – it’s a foundation for everything else for the rest of a horse’s life. Gypsy needed good experiences and to be set up for win-win situations. Gypsy was smart and seemed to enjoy learning and interacting. We worked through, not around, any insecurities or fears she had. She wasn’t mean and I never felt that I was in danger. Gypsy never offered any resistance – she was honest and willing.
It’s always hard to let them go but this is what we do as a rescue. She now lives with her own adoptive family and is a happy girl. If people would only listen more to their animals, perhaps they could better understand them. Listening is just as important as whispering, in my opinion, and bonds that can be formed are rather amazing!
Please click here to view the amazing transformation of beautiful Gypsy. We were able to help her because of support from others. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that operates from donations from the public. Please consider making a donation today. We can’t do it without you. Our PayPal address is bhfer@earthlink.net. Donations can also be made via our website. No amount is too small.
Gypsy’s Freedom
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June 5th, 2016
Help Betsy Rose’s June 14, 2016 birthday wish come true! It doesn’t cost you a thing! We ask that you please vote once each day through July 31st to help us win $10K for the horses. And please – share out and ask family and friends to vote too.
We need your vote daily – and your friends and family! We operate totally from donations. We do not receive any local, state, or federal funds.
June 3rd, 2016
Aaleyah Belle is doing great!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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!
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….
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.
Thank you, so very much. Please help the horses by voting, and sharing, daily. Have a safe and fun weekend!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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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!
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.
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.
It was a beautiful evening for Betsy Rose to go on adventure around the house.
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.
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!
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.
Beauty – the mare that started it all! Love her kisses!
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.
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.
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?