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A Match Game for Aaleyah

Aaleyah Belle is clearly demonstrating that she is tired of stall rest. Just another week to go. Oh joy! She will then spend two weeks in a small turn out area which I am sure, she will like much better! If you click on the image of Aaleyah, above, you can see our ‘wild child’ in action!

We are truly excited to announce that a dear friend and supporter has most generously offered a Match Game to assist with Aaleyah’s surgery, hospitalization and veterianary fees, whereby, all donations up to $1000 will be matched dollar for dollar!

This could not have come at a better time as we still have a very long way to go. If you wish to participate in the Match Game, you can do so by visiting our Facebook Business Page (CLICK HERE) or you could simply contribute directly to Beauty’s Haven by clicking on the ‘DONATE’ button below. Please note that your contribution is for ‘Aaleyah’s Match Game.’

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Thank you, all, for your continued love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Match Game!

Thank you to everyone who has donated a fence board(s) thus far, but we do have a way to go with 31 boards still needed at a cost of $14.50 per board. The good news is that we are almost halfway there!

We are also truly pleased to announce that a dear friend and supporter has come forth and has offered to match all donations up to $450 designated for the fence boards. Any overage will be applied to filling the in-ground Propane tank that feeds two generators so they will be ready for potential hurricanes.

If you are in a position to help with this need, please click on the ‘DONATE’ button below where there are many options in which to forward your contribution. Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small! Please note that your contribution is for ‘Fence Board Match Game.’

Thank you, all, for your love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Walker & Waylen Update, Bonus-Match Game!

Walker and Waylen got to spend some time around the barn today in order to get acclimated before Dr. Mangan’s visit to examine their eyes. Walker’s favorite spot is right outside the feed room door. These very sweet boys are feeling so much better. They have gained weight and are much more animated each and every day. Please enjoy the short video of my little ‘discussion’ with Walker, a ‘very good boy.’

Match Game!

Lastly, just when we had given up all hope in regard to our farrier fundraiser, a dear friend and supporter has come forth and has offered to match all donations up to $200! If you would like to participate, just click on the ‘DONATE’ button below where you can contribute in a variety of ways. All donations are so greatly appreciated by horses and humans alike and no amount is ever too small! If forwarding your donation via PayPal, please note that your contribution is for ‘Happy Feet.’

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My Birthday Wish This Year

My Birthday Wish this year is for equine weight scales which are essential in monitoring an animal’s weight during their initial rehabilitation as well as for their ongoing care. The second part of my Birthday Wish is to get caught up with our outstanding veterinary bills (3K). To help make my wish come true, a dear friend and supporter has offered a Match Game whereby, all donations up to $1500, will be matched dollar for dollar.

As I reflect upon Beauty’s Haven, a lovely testimonial written on 5 May 2018, by a treasured member of our BHFER family comes to mind. Her lovely words describe her first visit to the rescue and meeting the horses, words which truly exemplify the ‘Magic’ of Beauty’s Haven, ‘A Place Where Life Begins, Again!’

“When a friend told me, she was going to volunteer at a horse rescue, I rolled my eyes. As a horse person, I’d seen plenty of so-called ‘rescues’ (we all know the type), and I didn’t have any reason to expect BHFER would be any different. But, from the moment I set foot on the place in July of 2013, a few weeks after Betsy Rose’s arrival, I knew this place was different. Not only was it maintained physically and the horses given the very best in care, BHFER had a healing spirit that enveloped everyone who came there. My friend hasn’t been but a couple times, yet I’ve spent every bit of time I could there. I was struggling with PTSD myself, and being a part of that energy with all the horses and meeting Magic, I believe with all my heart, literally saved my life. Beauty’s Haven is my place of peace, and I consider it home.” ~B.B

I truly hope you’ll consider contributing to my Birthday Wish Fundraiser as a way to celebrate with me while helping the horses at the very same time. You may forward your contribution, simply by clicking on the ‘DONATE’ button below or by clicking on the image above. If donating via PayPal, please designate your contribution to ‘Theresa’s Birthday Wish.’

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Update on Venus

Venus is a champ! After a very long day on Wednesday, I am happy to report that her colon is back where it belongs! She is bright eyed and talkative but she needs to have a normal poop. We are so very thankful that Nadia, Venus’s best friend, is right across the aisle there to provide love and support.

They will likely be there until at least Monday. I know if Venus needs anything, she’s in great hands at EMCO (Equine Medical Center of Orlando). They’ve been very good to the girls.

In the meantime, a dear friend and supporter has offered to match all donations up to $1000 for our brave and beautiful girl.

You can contribute toward Venus’s care on our Facebook fundraiser, or here on our website, just click the appropriate button below. If donating on our website, please make sure to note it’s for Venus.

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Please continue to pray for Venus. Nadia would be lost without her, as we all would be.

Gratefully,
Theresa

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We’re putting the FUN in Fundraising!

Fans of our beloved Beauty’s Haven herd of rescued equines, felines and canines, you’re going to LOVE this FUNdraiser! Starting immediately, for each suggested donation of $5, you will get the opportunity to become the recipient of a beautiful original art print featuring members of our rescue family.

What could be better? Well, a Match Game! A generous supporter has offered to match all donations up to $500. This is a perfect way to double your impact while making an incredible difference in the life of each and every animal here at the rescue.

The fine art print, produced from an original painting by Bruno Belesso, was very kindly donated by a friend of the rescue. Reminiscent of the folk-art style of Grandma Moses, it features Betsy Rose, Hope, Little E, Gentleman, Jake, Max, Cookie, Duke, Solace, Penny, Kitty Cat, Mila and Sisco in  the clouds, and Beauty, JoJo, Jazzy, Sassy, Shadow, Peggy Sue, Lucy, Aaleyah Belle, Peaches, Chloe, Magic, Frodo, Ace, Mishka, Oreo and Ruby on the grass.

What will we do with your donation?

  • Pay $435 for our last round of farrier visits, which commence again this week at a cost of $1080
  • Apply it toward the remaining bales of alfalfa needed for Gabe, Jo and Dancer, coupled with this week’s hay run for their current need as well as one ton of Coastal for the other members of our beloved herd at $705
  • Pay our equine dentist, with whom we have an outstanding balance
  • Use $510 to repair our UTV, critically important to the day-to-day work at the rescue

Yes, running a successful equine rescue is a very costly enterprise which we simply could not do without your invaluable assistance. Contributions have been rapidly dwindling whilst the price of hay and other daily needs continues to rise.

How to enter

You may make a donation here on our website or on Facebook*, simply click the appropriate button below and note or comment “For the Art Print” on the form. (If there is no space in which to designate your contribution, please send an email with your name and the amount of your donation to events.bhfer@gmail.com. In addition, anyone who donates $125 or more will be eligible to receive one of the four available prints.

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*Facebook takes care of the donation processing with no fees.

The winner will be selected in a drawing at Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., located in Morriston, FL, on 17 September 2022, at 2:00pm.

Thank you all for your love and support, and GOOD LUCK!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Is it Too Late to Help Them?

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Hey Everyone, Magic here!

I had a talk with Mommy Theresa this morning and she is really concerned that we will not meet the deadline for our Big Fundraiser. We must raise $2148 before midnight on May 25th so if you would like to help us meet our goal, you may donate here on our website or via our Facebook fundraiser. Please note that it is for the Match Game. Thank you!

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All donations will be doubled, so that is a very good thing! If you are unable to donate at this time, that is okay….we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this with your family and friends. Thank you!

Love,
Magic

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Traumatized and Lost


Shadow discovered a lost cat in the paddock this morning. He was such a very good boy – he alerted us to her and then just stood watching over her until we arrived. The poor cat appeared to be blind and/or in shock. Since she looks like a little girl, we are referring to her as a “she.”

A few months ago, when she was an older kitten, approximately three months of age, we saw her go under one of the storage buildings, and, being unable to trap her, we have been leaving out food nightly. And then today, not being familiar with her surroundings, she ran into a corner.

Thanks to Shadow, we were able to catch her and bring her inside, free from the danger of being injured by another animal or being hit by speeding cars and trucks.

One of her ears seems to have been tipped ever so slightly, so she may have very well been a TNR (Trap, Neuter and Release) cat at one time. She is very thin, but thankfully she did eat some wet food. Her ears are full of mites and she has fleas. She’s not comfortable being handled, so we are going to let her rest for now.

We need to take this sweet kitty to the vet in the morning, but need financial help in order to do so. Of course the initial vetting will be quite costly, so any donation, regardless of the amount, would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to donate please mark your donation “for the kitten.”

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As always, thank you for your love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa

Oreo is Featured on CUDDLY

If you wish to assist with our sweet boy’s Ear Canal Ablation surgery or send him a gift from his Wish List, you may do so by clicking on Oreo’s image to the left.

Counting Down

We are more than halfway there in our $5000 Match Game! There are only ten days remaining to reach our goal. If you would like to help our beloved herd while doubling your donation at the same time, you may donate here on our website or via our Facebook fundraiser. Please note that it is for the Match Game. Thank you!

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A Perfect Time!


We have some very exciting news to share which comes at a perfect time! A very special friend and supporter has offered a most generous $5000 Match Game, whereby all donations up to $5000 will be matched dollar for dollar, provided we can meet our goal by May 25th, 2022.

Once we receive $5000 in donations that are specifically marked for the ‘Match Game,’ the $5000 will morph into $10,000!

As in the past two years, the pandemic continues to play a significant role in our ability to garner donations, and now, coupled with the horrific invasion of Ukraine, many are understandably contributing to the wonderful charities who have boots on the ground in that war-torn nation, to help the brave men, women and children who are so greatly suffering. I so wish that we were in a position to lend assistance to the people of Ukraine as well, but with 35 horses in our care, the majority of which have special needs, and two more returning within the next couple of weeks through no fault of their own, we are simply unable to do so.

Our special needs horses require an abundance of daily care. Some have open tracheas that must be cleaned; horses with respiratory issues and/or who don’t sweat, must be checked multiple times; horses with chronic eye issues must have their eyes cleaned daily, coupled with the constant change of fly masks, and in some cases, medication applied. Boots must be removed and cleaned and feet treated. These are just a few examples of the special attention and care required by our horses, separate from other emergencies which may arise at any time.

What will Match Game Donations Support?

  • Dental care for at least 8 horses, est. $1500.
  • One of the large metal water tanks needs to be replaced: $135
  • Senior grain is now up to $30+ per bag. We go through a bag a day in addition to other feed / hay cubes / forage that is fed.
  • Grazing is what horses do naturally – it’s good for them physically and mentally so we try to keep grass all year around. We try to keep the property free of weeds and we spot treat whenever we can, but with 17+ acres and no time to spare, it is most effective and economical to have the property/paddocks treated by a local company. The cost for this is usually $800 to $1100 depending upon the kind of weeds that are being treated. But this is the time of year that this needs to be accomplished.
  • Items in our medicine cabinet must be replenished at a minimum cost of $1700.
  • The rescue truck needs maintenance at an estimated cost of $1400.
  • The tractor needs maintenance /repairs at an estimated $1500 (at least).
  • The horse and flatbed trailers need maintenance /repairs at an estimated cost of $2000.
  • The back cover of the gooseneck trailer and interior wall / floor mats need to be replaced and /or repaired and routine maintenance needs to be done. Estimated cost is $1400. The roof may also need to be resealed.
  • 8 stall gates (4’) need to be replaced at a cost of $160 per gate.
  • Some paddock gates need to be replaced at a cost of between $225 to $350.
  • The stall mats that line the center aisle of the barn are in need of replacement. They have thankfully, held up well for 12 years, but the corners are turning up which creates a tripping hazard. The cost is approximately $65 per mat. We need 12 including the two at the wash rack.
  • Golf carts are one of the most important tools here and two are in need of servicing, with one needing a new battery at a cost of $750.
  • We need three 20 lb. buckets of psyllium pellets or crumbles each month. Each bucket is about $150.

We depend solely upon the generosity of our supporters to enable us to provide for the needs of all the innocent and beloved animals entrusted to our care. We do apply for grants but with so many needs in the world today, we have not been successful with these for quite some time.

We understand that many of you may not be in a position to donate, but you can still help by sharing our needs with others, and perhaps, with a little testimonial, asking friends and family to offer assistance if they are able to do so. Every dollar makes a difference.

If you wish to assist us in fulfilling our needs, while doubling your contribution at the same time, please click on the “Donate” button below and note it’s for the Match Game.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the horses and other animals at Beauty’s Haven.

Warmly,
Theresa

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Meet & Help Our 2021 Christmas Saves

Every year, we try to help a horse in need over the holidays. This year, we are once again asking for your assistance to help two precious souls that have been stuck in a very bad situation for over a year now. Their owner and the ‘system,’ have failed them terribly, for they should have been removed from their home long ago.

One is a gray 22 year-old Thoroughbred mare who won several thousands of dollars during her racing career. She was neglected and starved repeatedly over many years, but she managed to survive. Sadly, some of her herd members were not as lucky.

The other is an older donkey who is very thin and has foundered at some point in the past. She recently had her baby weaned from her. It’s so terribly sad that she was intentionally bred with her feet being in such poor condition.

Both of these sweet girls need everything – a vet exam, bloodwork, x-rays of their front feet, and supplements. They also need an appointment with the equine dentist and farrier.

It is with great hope that x-rays will determine the path we must take in order to help this sweet donkey. I’m concerned that findings may lead to a poor prognosis, but I’m praying for a miracle which will give us the opportunity to make her comfortable and thereby grant her a good quality of life. She’s in good spirits, but obviously quite uncomfortable.

A wonderful friend and supporter has just come forth and has offered to match all donations up to $300 to help them. Initial needs for each will be at least $500 but it may be more depending upon how many x-rays are needed. They also both need ongoing support for their care. You may help by clicking the button below, please note that your contribution is for “Christmas Saves/Match Game.”

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