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Match Game for the Horses


We are forever grateful to our wonderful little village of supporters for always ‘being there’ to ensure that our ‘Velvet Nosers’ forever remain happy and healthy. The thirty plus equines and other precious animals that comprise our beloved little herd, require special diets, farrier, dental and veterinary care, as well as medications and supplements on a daily basis. And it is because of the generosity of each and every one of you, that their needs are met.

We recently posted about our current expenses and we are over the moon to share the news that two amazing friends and supporters have come forth to offer a Match Game whereby all donations, up to $1000, will be matched dollar for dollar.

Once again, our needs/expenses are as follows:

*Hooficures: $820
*Hay Run: $1076 which includes the following:
Three large compressed bales of hay ($330)
One ton of three string orchard hay ($610)
Forage ($120)
Two bales of coastal hay ($16)
*Chloe: Injections and x-rays for her arthritis ($400)
*Magic: Eye Medications ($130)

Contributions can be made via various secure means on our Donation Page. Please note in the ‘Comments’ section that your donation is for the ‘Match Game.’ All contributions are so greatly appreciated, and please be assured, that no amount is ever too small.

Thank you, all, so very much, for your continued love and support.

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Hope Wheelin’ Right Along!

We know Hope has dwarfism characteristics, contracted tendons, cataracts and neurological deficits.  But, she also has a bright spirit and a determination that we can’t, and won’t, ignore. She’s a precious and wonderful living being who deserves a chance.

We have seen an improvement in her tendons due to the Dynasplints, but she still has not been very active.  Her muscles need to be put to work – she needs to do weight bearing exercises and build stamina.  We had to find a way for her to get moving on her own as part of a good rehabilitation program in order for her to become more self sufficient.

Remember – Hope laid on the ground, almost 24 hours a day, every day for more than a month.  We plan to take one step at a time, through support and physical therapy.  Yes, it will take a great deal of our time, but since I have been in a somewhat similar situation due to a spinal cord injury (I was a quadriplegic), I can attest to the fact, that with the right tools, therapists, tons of determination, a wonderful support system, and much faith, I did overcome the odds and am able to use my limbs again (although I’m an incomplete quad with no feeling or proprioception below my neck).  I am not saying that Hope will do so as well, but unless we give her a chance, we will never know.

We did some research and found a wheelchair from Walkin’ Wheels that is absolutely perfect!  The wheelchair isn’t meant to be a permanent solution, but rather, a tool.

As we pray for a good outcome for Hope, if it turns out it is not meant to be, we will find peace with the knowledge that we gave her the chance that she so justly deserves and she will leave this world knowing that she was very much loved – she will be surrounded by those who love her and she won’t die alone in a field. Miracles do happen and we have borne witness to many.

This VIDEO was taken last night after I removed Hope’s Dynasplints in order to clean them, prior to tucking her in.  Hope’s back legs were not supported in the wheelchair but her front legs were – but she used them to move herself forward which is a very good thing!


As I mentioned in our last update, a majority of our horses are scheduled for hooficures this week so we need to raise $820. In addition, the arthritis in Chloe’s knees has worsened to the point where she needed injections. Dr. Cardona was here this week to take x-rays and administer the injections. We currently need $400 for Chloe’s veterinary fees. We also need to make a Hay Run this weekend, for three large compressed bales of hay at a cost of $330, plus a ton of three string orchard hay bales at cost of $610 for a total of $940.

Any help for these needs would be so greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via various means on our secure DONATION PAGE. Please note in the comments section that your donation is for ‘Happy Feet,’ ‘Chloe’ or ‘Hay.’ All donations are tax deductible and please be assured, that no amount is ever too small.

Thank you to our wonderful friends and supporters who have already donated!

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

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Hope’s Visit With Dr. Mangan

Dr. Mangan arrived at the rescue not long after Hope and I returned from Ocala Equine Hospital on Friday. He helped us settle Hope back into her “suite.”  Dr. Mangan had his absolutely wonderful children with him and we all learned quite a bit!  The findings could have been better, but they could have also, been much worse. We knew Hope has dwarfism characteristics and suspected neurological issues as well.  We also thought her to possibly be blind. So, here’s what we learned.

Hope has cataracts in both eyes but she can see some shadows from her left eye and a little bit more from her right eye.

She has iris hypoplasia which is the term for any condition that causes an intact iris to erode, or prevents an iris from developing properly. However, a mild improvement in visual function can occur as the result of maturation processes of the brain.  This may be what causes Hope to squint and lower their head.

Dr. Mangan arrived at the rescue to assess Hope’s eyes not long after Hope and I returned from Ocala Equine Hospital yesterday.

The cataract is pretty visible.

Hope has symptoms of hydrocephalus (excess amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain).  It can cause an up-gaze paresis with the eyes appearing to be driven downward.  The lower portion of the pupil is sometimes covered by the lower eyelid and the sclera may be seen between the upper eyelid and the iris.  Other symptoms of hydrocephalus can include abnormal curvature of the spine, difficulty walking, muscle fasciculations, proprioceptive deficits, blindness, diminished learning ability, skeletal abnormality, overreactive reflexes, and deformities of the limbs.

With these findings, and our team will regroup and determine a plan for Hope.  For now, we will continue to pursue the procurement of the Dynasplints and provide supportive care.  Only time will tell what the future holds for Hope.  Please keep her in your prayers.

The other cataract.


We have high hopes for Hope and we believe in her.  She’s got the right attitude and tons of determination!  She doesn’t know she’s “different” and we don’t need to tell her – we love her just the way she is.

Hi Everyone, it’s me, Hope!

Mommy Theresa asked me if I would like to share some news about the Match Game! We still have $669 to go to help with the cost of my DynaSplints and follow up care. I am so excited and thankful to all my Aunties and Uncles who are helping me so that I can soon, jump and play like other baby calves!

*Please CLICK HERE if you would like to play the Match Game.*

Wishing everyone a wonderful Sunday!

Love,
Hope

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Uh Oh! What is CaryLou up to?

A Message from CaryLou!

Hey, everyone, it’s me, CaryLou, signing on to let you all know that it’s time for another hay run, so if you can help with this need, all of us ‘Velvet Nosers’ would be forever grateful! This week, we need three big compressed bales of orchard hay ($300) and a ton of three string orchard bales ($610), for a total of $910.

A very special Auntie has also come forth and has offered a MATCH GAME to help with our hay run this week and all donations up to $300, will be matched dollar for dollar!

If you would like to participate in the Match Game, you may do so via the ‘DONATE’ page on our website. You may also donate via PAYPAL and if you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please note that your contribution is for ‘Hay Match Game.’ Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. Thank you!

Love,
CaryLou

WATCH CARYLOU YOUTUBE VIDEO!

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MAGIC ADDENDUM – A NEW MATCH GAME!

Hey, Everyone!

It’s me, again! Magic! I just wanted to let you all know that a very special Auntie has just come forth and has offered a Match Game to help with our hay needs and all donations up to $500, will be matched dollar for dollar!

If you would like to participate in the Match Game, you may do so via the ‘DONATE’ page on our website. You may also donate via PAYPAL and if you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please note that your contribution is for ‘Hay Match Game.’ Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this post via social media!

Thank you, once again, for your love and support!

Love,
Magic

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Theresa’s Birthday Wish

A Match Game in Honor of Theresa’s Birthday!

In honor of Theresa’s birthday, two very dear friends and supporters have joined together to offer a Match Game whereby all donations up to $700 will be matched dollar for dollar!

Theresa’s wish this year, is, once again, to benefit the horses at Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc. Many are sanctuary horses with special needs and their care is more costly than that of an average, healthy horse. The items at the top of Theresa’s wish list include Prascend (227 mg, 180 ct), Previcox (160 ct), APF-Pro (946 ml) and Equishield SA (two 2 lb. containers) at a total cost of $1375. All donations toward these needs will be so greatly appreciated by both horses and humans alike.

If you would like to make Theresa’s birthday wish come true, while doubling your donation at the same time, you may do so by forwarding your contribution via our secure Donations Page. You can also donate via PAYPAL and if you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please note that your contribution is for the’Birthday Match Game.’ Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this message via social media!

Thank you to our very special Match Game sponsors and to each and every one of you for your continued love and support.

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Ride for the Horses a Huge Success!

THANK YOU TO ALL!

“Ride for the Horses 2019” was a wonderful success! Great people, great horses, great food, great prizes, great weather, it was just a great day!

We truly appreciate everyone who helped make this event a success – donors, organizers, participants – everyone! We’re already planning for the “Ride for the Horses 2020” which will be held in March of next year!

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MATCH GAME UPDATE

There is still $143 remaining in our Match Game, so if you wish to participate, you may do so by making a one-time tax-deductible donation, or sign up to make an automatic monthly recurring donation (which you can cancel at any time) via our secure form, CLICK HERE. You also have the option of dedicating your donation in Honor or Memory of someone. Another way to donate is via Network for Good or JustGiving – links which can be found on our DONATE page together with our snail mail address. You can also donate via PAYPAL (our account email is bhfer@earthlink.net) and if you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please note that your contribution is for the ‘Match Game.’ Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing this message via social media!

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Peace of Mind

Hi Everyone,

Theresa was at the doctor most of the afternoon as she is experiencing some issues and she will most undoubtedly, be ‘off the grid’ for several days. She asked that I post a fundraiser on her behalf for our weekly hay and farrier needs, so hopefully, funds can be raised quickly, which will truly ease her mind.

In order to get through the week, we need four bales of peanut hay ($64) for Mo who is doing wonderfully and has already gained sixty pounds! The minis will need five bales of coastal hay ($40), a number of the big horses need three big compressed bales of orchard hay ($300), and the remainder of the herd need a ton of three string orchard bales ($610), for a total of $1,014. In addition, several horses are scheduled for their hooficures next week which will cost an additional $125, so the combined amount for both hay and farrier needs is $1,139.

We do have some good news, however, as a wonderful friend and supporter has just come forth to offer a MATCH GAME, whereby, all donations up to $400 will be matched!

If you would like to participate in the Match Game, you may do so by making a one-time tax-deductible donation, or sign up to make an automatic monthly recurring donation (which you can cancel at any time) via our secure WEBPAGE. You also have the option of dedicating your donation in Honor or Memory of someone. Another way to donate is via Network for Good or JustGiving – links which can be found on our ‘DONATE’ page together with our snail mail address. You can also donate via PAYPAL and if you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Please note that your contribution is for the ‘Match Game.’ Please be assured that all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small. If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing out this message via social media!

Please keep Theresa in your prayers and thank you all, for your love and support!

Warmly,
Jeanne

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If it’s not one thing, it’s another + A New Match Game

Mishka, has had a few bumpy weeks between dealing with allergies to no-see-um’s and experiencing front right foot lameness. To help with allergies, he was gifted supplements, a flymask with ears, and a really nice flysheet and neck cover that’s cool, soft, and doesn’t weigh a ton – he’s huge (2000 lbs) and to get one over him is truly, quite a task!

When Mishka became lame a few weeks ago, it was thought to be an abscess. We moved him to a small paddock by the barn and his foot was treated many times to try to draw out an abscess. We weren’t making progress and Mishka wasn’t happy being away from his friends so Dr. Cardona came out and did x-rays. The results were not great, but they could have been worse. Mishka has side-bone in both front feet which is not uncommon in draft horses. There is a slight rotation in both, his sole’s are a bit thin, and there was a suspected gas pocket in the right foot.

Once we had the x-rays, coupled with recommendations from Dr. Cardona, we called Jason Wayne Hunter (Back to Basics Equine Podiatry) to help Mishka. When Jason started on Mishka’s right foot, an abscess at the toe opened up and when Jason began working on the left foot, another abscess at that toe opened up! Mishka experienced immediate relief! Jason put wraps on both feet and Mishka felt so much better now that he was able to go back out with his friends! This made us all very happy! We’re very appreciative of Jason, his work, and his patience with Mishka. And it was great to see Kyra (she used to be a vet tech with Dr. Ted) again – we appreciate her patience and kindness to Mishka too! Many thanks to both Jason and Kyra! Jason’s Facebook page is ‘Back To Basics Equine Podiatry.’ Now that Mishka is on track to getting better, we really need to reach out for help ($425) to cover his vet bill, x-rays, podiatry needs, etc.

Whenever one issue is resolved, however, another seems to pop up as in the case of Warrior. Dr. Julia was here earlier in the week to treat our precious little guy’s ears which are covered with oozing blisters and nodules due to his constantly being bitten by flies and gnats. I now spend a great deal of time daily, cleaning and treating his ears while trying to discourage him from rubbing on anything in sight to relieve his ‘itchies.’ I have not as yet received a bill from Dr. Julia but that is yet another forthcoming expense.

In addition, the farrier will be at Beauty’s Haven today as well as on Monday, for another round of hooficures and once again, Bob will be making our weekly hay run this afternoon which, like last week, will cost another $900. As donations have been down considerably, I am beside myself with worry but thankfully, two wonderful friends and supporters have joined forces and are offering a MATCH GAME to assist with our many needs! All donations up to $325 will be matched dollar for dollar! If you would like to participate in the Match Game, there are many ways in which to contribute. You may forward your contribution via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net, via theDONATE page on our website or via PayPal Me. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to ‘MATCH GAME.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small.

Thank you, all, so very much, for your love and support!

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Match Game for Hay in Anticipation of Michael!

We spent much of yesterday preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Michael but thankfully, we did not receive the brunt of the storm. We had a few periods of high rain, heavy winds and some erosion.

Please keep those who were affected by the ravages of the hurricane, in your thoughts and prayers.
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We do need to make a hay run, however, as we only have enough hay to last for two days.

We need a ton of 3 string orchard hay bales at $600 a ton and three 1/2 pasture bales at $300 each, which will go under the large shelters where the horses will stay during the heavy rains.
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Lastly, we are thrilled to announce that six amazing friends and supporters have joined together to offer a MATCH GAME to assist with our hay needs. All donations up to $1,200 will be matched dollar for dollar. There is currently $590 still available in Matching funds.

If you would like to participate in the Match Game, there are many ways in which to contribute. You may forward your contribution via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net, via the DONATE page on our website or via PayPal Me. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to ‘HAY.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. Thank you, all, so very much!
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