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We Are Currently In Tropical Storm Colin’s Direct Path

June 5th, 2016

Tropical Storm Colin is coming – currently heading on a direct path to the rescue. We are hunkering down and I may be offline much of the time but please remember to vote once everyday. Its a free and easy way to help win $10K for the animals! PLEASE today and everyday through July 31st vote for us! If we were to win this it would help the horses tremendously. So please, vote.  And, sharing out and asking others to vote and share daily, making this go viral, is the ONLY way we can win the contest.

Colin

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we get through the next couple of days of rough weather hopefully, without incident.  And we will do the same for all of you – stay safe!  Thank you.

PS – we do not receive any local, state, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations.

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JoJo and Jazzy’s Best Day!

June 4th, 2016

How do you get ADHD donkeys to stop long enough to pay attention? Just watch!  Guaranteed to make you smile! Want to spread the smiles? It’s free and easy – PLEASE today and everyday through July 31st and share and ask family and friends to vote for Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue to help win $10,000 for the horses! And ask them to share and ask their friends to share and vote too. Sharing out, making this go viral with others, is the ONLY way we can win the contest!

Donks

The stress that comes with what we do is high, constantly, due to the amount of funds it takes to do what we do – many horses (and donks and whatever else comes into our path) need help. The rewards are great seeing the animals recover and find their forever home. Or, in some cases, live out their life here – horses like our little Betsy Rose that are too frail and have special needs. It takes a Village! Please help us to help more like JoJo and Jazzy – they were both orphans when they came to us. JoJo and Jazzy asked me to share this video with you in hopes it will make you smile and hopefully vote today and everyday through July 31st.

So many people say they love what we do – and we appreciate that but we need your support in this effort. Please help us do this – for the horses. Sharing and asking others to vote daily, and share, is going to be key. Thank you – have a blessed day.
PS – we do not receive any local, state, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations.

‪#‎bhfermakeasplash‬ ‪#‎vote‬ ‪#‎helpahorse‬ ‪#‎wecandothis‬ ‪#‎believe‬ ‪#‎BetsyRose‬ ‪#‎JoJo‬ ‪#‎Jazzy‬

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In Memory of Eilian

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.
Eilian

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.
Eilian

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.
Eilian Tried

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.
Eilian
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

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Remember Rosita?

Remember Rosita?  She’s doing great!  Rosita was the worst of a herd of abandoned Paso Fino’s that we rescued in January 2012.  Come meet her at our #ASPCA #HelpaHorse Day / 7th Annual #CelebrationOfLife on April 23rd!  Visit our website and register today!

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Aaleyah Belle, Peaches & More: May 3rd ~ May 7th 2015 Update

May 3rd

Serenity is on her way home to Phil Yarbrough. I didn’t say goodbye. I’ll see her again and Phil will share her with us with updates and photos. She will be meeting my goddaughter, Mercedes, today at her new home.

 

Serenity is home!!! Thank you Phil!

 

From Phil: Here ya go Theresa. This is what we hoped for!

 

Our hearts have been heavy today. God has called home a very dear friend. Bill Newton was a wonderful man with a heart bigger than Texas! Bill and his wife, Blodwyn, have been married for 66 years – I know his family will miss him (we all will) and their life will never be the same. But just think of all of the wonderful memories they made! Memories are more valuable than any amount of gold and nobody can take them away, ever. We were very blessed to have been able to spend some time with him and Blodwyn on Friday. Blodwyn has been a volunteer here for many years.

Seven years ago today, on May 3rd, 2008, the very day that Eight Belles lost her life while running in the Kentucky Derby, a special Thoroughbred filly was born near the rescue. Eight Belles gave the race her all and crossed the finish line in 2nd place. But sadly, in doing so, both of her front ankles broke and she was euthanized where she went down. In honor of Eight Belles, we named the newborn baby Aaleyah (means greatest gift from God) Belle (IMO Eight Belles). Below is a photo of Bill singing Happy Birthday to Aaleyah in celebration of her first birthday. Happy Birthday, Aaleyah!

 

Bill was retired from the Army – he loved this country and proudly served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He fought for our freedom and always stood for what is right – he is a hero.

 

I’ll never forget Bill’s bear hugs and the “You got this, kid!” We love you Bill, always. And Blodwyn, we love you and we will always be here for you – you’re family! This is Aaleyah Belle greeting Bill and Blodwyn with her slimy hello!

 

May 4th

Peaches getting some grazing time before her surgery this afternoon.

 

May 6th

Good morning!

 

Barn Divas! Beauty is improving ever so slowly but every little bit is a good thing. Betsy Rose is doing great.

 

Daisy, JoJo, and Jazzy always share their hay. We try to keep them out of the sun.

 

Everyone loves Matilda! I’m so proud of her and her recovery!

 

When she arrived here you could put you hand between each rib. She was skin on bones. There’s no excuse for any animal to be denied proper care. She’s a survivor that will never be neglected again.

 

Love, love, love these hay nets! They save time and money! No wasted hay. Fill in the am and the horses are good until night time. Easy to carry and durable – they’re the best! The donkeys certainly endorse them!

 

Peaches is coming home today!

 

Peaches arrived back at the rescue. She will be on stall rest for 30 days which she’s not very happy about. I’ll give more details later – it’s been non-stop here. And today we have to somehow modify her stall to allow her to look out the window. She’s all closed in so that she doesn’t rub her trach area on anything and open the stitches. We’re extremely short on volunteers. Thank you to everyone that helped Peaches – we truly appreciate it.

 

 

“Jazzy look at MY sand pile! I’ll share it with you if you take my mask and sun blanket off!”

 

That morning we received a call from a nearby farm advising us that a mare and her newborn baby were going to be shot because the baby had a wry nose. When we went to pick them up we found a sand lot with no shade or cover and a mare with a baby by her side. It was obvious the mare had given baby any and all nutrition she’d been able to get while carrying her – she was deathly thin. The baby could not latch on to mom to nurse because of her wry nose. A few more hours and the baby wouldn’t have survived. Once at the rescue they settled into the birthing stall and we milked mom and bottle fed the baby while waiting for the vet to arrive. We were very concerned that the baby hadn’t gotten the colostrum she very much needed from her mom. Blood tests were done on both of them during their exams and we learned that the baby’s IGG level was only 17 and it should have been at least 1000! The vet had to run plasma and he was amazed that the baby survived!

Aaleyah Belle continued to drink from a bottle and grew stronger. A few days after Momma Sue and Aaleyah Belle arrived, another orphaned filly arrived. She was named Buttercup. Buttercup and Aaleyah Belle quickly grew close – as sisters. The girls both drank from milk bottles that we hung in the birthing stall. Momma Sue watched over them, always. After some rehab, which included some ups and downs, surgery was performed at UF to correct Aaleyah’s wry nose. At the hospital she became ill and it was quite a roller coaster ride but Aaleyah never gave up! It was a wonderful day when they came home and were reunited with Buttercup. A few weeks later, we picked up another orphan filly from the same place Momma Sue and Aaleyah Belle came from. We named her Silver Belle – she had been impaled on something and had a hole clear to the bone at her chest and injuries to her knee. So, Momma Sue then had 3 baby girls to watch over and love! This was the beginning a story that will melt your heart. Momma Sue and her girls – they taught us so many lessons about life. It was an experience I’ll never forget.

Aaleyah overcame so many obstacles – it’s a miracle she survived! I admit, it took a lot of care and a great care team to get her through but it was worth it! Her motto is “Never give up!” I find it quite sad that many people do give up on babies like Aaleyah and lives are lost. There are quite a few babies born with wry nose but many people don’t know about them because the majority of them are euthanized after birth. We share Aaleyah’s story to let people need to know about the condition exists and, in most cases, it can be surgically corrected and the horse can live pretty much a normal life. Aaleyah Belle’s nose isn’t perfect but it’s beautiful and so is her heart – just like her momma’s. Here is a link to their Diary where you can read more about their story and see pictures: http://bit.ly/1c7sRNs. There are 3 parts to it – you’ll see the links.

Happy belated birthday Aaleyah Belle – we love you!

Baby Girl made is back home to Valerie. Thank you Double B Equine Transport, L.L.C. for always taking such good care of our horses!

 

May 7th

Peaches is doing better. Katie hand grazed her a few times today and each time she was more animated. She can breathe so much better!

 

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An Orphan Baby Girl Arrives

May 20th, 2014

We would like to introduce our newest arrival in memory of Wally – it’s an orphan baby girl that arrived last night.  This little filly had a very rough start in life.  Her mom’s needs went neglected.  Mom gave her baby everything she had until she had nothing left and she went to Rainbow Bridge.  Left to fend for herself, she tried to nurse from another mare that had a baby on her side.  But the mare rejected her and charged and bit her instead – she has a wound at her withers.  I just can’t imagine what was going on in this precious one’s mind.

She’s exhausted and weak.  She’s got bite marks on her, she’s sore in some areas, and she is a bit thin.  But she’s safe.  Dr. Julia will be here in the morning.  Now we pray for a calm night.

Baby needs aunties and uncles.  She requires milk replacer which is not inexpensive and she also needs to be vetted.  Would anyone like to be an Angel for this sweet baby?

We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit equine rescue organization that operates totally off of donations from the public.  We are not funded by County, State, or Federal funds.  Please consider making a one time or monthly donation to help us to continue what we do – we can’t do it alone. 

There are various ways you can donate if you visit our “Donate” page on our website www.bhfer.org/donate.  All donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small.  Please share us with friends, family, and co-workers – it takes a village!  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

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Baby Donkey Down!

February 3, 2014

I was in the city at the doctor’s office this morning when I received a request to help a baby donkey. He was located about 30 miles further north of where I was, but I did my best to get there as fast as I could. It was sort of in the middle of nowhere and I know that getting a vet out in that area can be hard. This little guy is not quite 2 years old and has been unable to get up for a couple of days.

When I got the call I was in our mini van – I had just left the doctor’s office. Once I got to him, it didn’t take long for others to get him in the back.  I truly felt there wasn’t enough time for me to go all the way back to the rescue for the trailer.  I prayed he would hang on – the vet would be waiting for us at the rescue.   Prayers were answered.

Dr. Madera was waiting for us at the rescue. He greeted her with those darling long ears.

It didn’t take long to get him out – he was a really good boy for the hour long trip. I sang and talked to him all the way to the rescue. I have to wonder what he thought. He was likely very glad when I finally shut up!

It made me feel a lot better to have him out of the car. And I was so glad Dr. Madera was already here. The little one is pretty thin and very, very weak.

After Dr. Madera examined him, we gently rolled him over and into the sling. He was like a rag doll.  But I think he knew we were helping him.

He never complained and never tried to get up. He moved his front legs a little but not the back legs. Not knowing what caused his condition, that was reason for concern.

Once he was in the sling, we positioned the gantry. Still no movement in the back legs.

Once the sling was hooked up to the gantry, Bob started to raise the sling. The baby got his front legs under him but didn’t even try to get his back legs under him – he just hung there in the backend.

We gave him a little time – when the body has been down for awhile, things start to go to “sleep”. It took a couple of minutes and a little massaging and encouraging, but he finally got it.

Seeing him try to move his legs under him really made us feel good. We didn’t know if there had been any spinal cord/nerve damage.

We offered him some forage while an IV fluid concoction was run – he was very dehydrated. He stood with the sling supporting him. When the gantry was rolled into the paddock, he tried to walk so we let it down some – he did carry his own weight for a couple of steps!

After giving him some time to rest, he looked like he was interested in the grass. He was holding his own weight. So, we said a prayer and removed the sling/gantry.

He was still weak but he grazed, drank water, urinated, and went poop.  I want to thank the family who owned him for reaching out for help and then for letting him go. Life can be challenging at times and unexpected things happen. I am a believer that God puts people in our paths just when we need them at times. I am glad we are able to help.

He is still too weak to get up on his own if he goes down so he will be staying in the sling tonight. Prayers for this baby are very much appreciated. We hope it’s a very calm night.

If anyone would like to help with the baby’s expenses it would sure be appreciated. No amount is too small. Donations can be made via our website at www.bhfer.org. Thank you!

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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November 20th, 2013 Evening Update

Dr. Ryan will be back out tomorrow to examine Mollie’s eyes again and to run more blood work. Mollie is still passing sand in her poop. Her appetite is great. She didn’t get much exercise today because of the weather.

Mollie’s eyes are both cloudy. She’s pretty good about getting her eye meds, thankfully.

Donovan… isn’t he handsome?

Fiona is so sweet. She’s come so far in trust – she approaches and follows me now. Her and Dayo come running when they hear me call (likely because they know they are about to get hay) out to them. The sound of them running across the pasture is simply awesome. If all goes well, both will be at their new homes next week. This has been quite the adventure!

Betsy Rose – what a determined little mare. She was skin on bones and it’s amazing she survived. She has been nothing but determined to make it through her rehab and recovery. She is a great source of encouragement for us. She believes… This photo was taken back in July.

A lovely article about another miracle we were blessed to experience – Baby Girl.

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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Please Pray for Mollie

Theresa went to a farm near Chiefland, Florida this morning to respond to a call that came late last night.  A little Arabian yearling filly had been down since yesterday evening. Her pasture mate, a colt, was rescued by another organization but the filly was left behind as she was down and too weak to stand. A neighbor said the filly was laying in the road after the colt was taken away and he dragged her into the driveway for the night.  Since Chiefland is more than an hour away from Beauty’s Haven, and Betsy Rose was suffering from choke, Theresa had to wait until morning to make the trip. Needless to say, Theresa spent a sleepless night worrying about the little filly.

Theresa checked the filly immediately upon arrival. She is in very bad condition but Theresa believes that there is hope.  She named the filly Mollie.
Mollie

It didn’t take long before Theresa and Kylie had Mollie loaded – time was of the essence.  When they arrived back at Beauty’s Haven, the vet was there waiting.

Mollie was gently pulled out of the trailer.  There wasn’t much life left in her but we don’t give up easily.  Fluids were ran and Mollie was oiled.

The vet had a hard time tubing Mollie because of mud and sand she had ingested.  The poor girl was in bad shape.

Once the fluids got to working we were able to get her sternum.  She’d been down for over 24 hours.

Mollie has light in her eyes – she is trying.

After giving Mollie some time to regroup after receiving fluids, with help from others, they were able to get Mollie up for a short walk to the quarantine paddock. She needs prayers and good thoughts – she’s not out of the woods by far.

Theresa says you can definitely tell that Mollie is an Arabian!  Her spirit is strong even though her body is broken.  Assistance from friends in the community was very much appreciated!

Mollie is down for the night but is now able to go sternum on her own. Someone will be with her through the night and she will be rolled over every couple of hours.  She needs prayers and good thoughts – she’s not out of the woods by far.

Sincerely,
Jeanne

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Introducing Eagle Oct 24, 2013

I apologize that this didn’t go out last week – I just found it in my “Draft” folder.

Remember Elian? He had been on the ground for a couple of days before we got a call on September 19, 2013, to see if we could help. When we arrived Dr. Ryan did all he could – he ran fluids and gave meds – we tried to help Elian get up but he just could not put weight on his back leg. Dr. Ryan believed there was a fracture. Elian also had a large open wound that wasn’t new – it appeared to have been there for a couple of weeks. Elian suffered. He did. I hope and pray that in the few hours that I was with Elian, he felt love. We Elian now flies with the Heavenly Herd.

The pony that we got a call about on Wednesday from an anonymous person was at the same farm that Elian lived at. Sadly, this pony saw his friend Elian suffer for days and was with him when he crossed Rainbow Bridge. We have named Elian’s friend, Eagle. Eagle was living on sand and standing in poop and he was pretty depressed.

Thankfully, others saw Eagle suffering and picked up the phone and made a call for help. They likely saved his life. The owner reluctantly released Eagle to us and he is here and safe now – we just need to pray he works through his colic. He was examined and treated for colic immediately after he arrived. He had an irritated gut due to both parasites and sand.

Eagle looks tired, very tired. Maybe it’s relief?

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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