BH October 28th & 29th Update

Letting go is never easy. Penelope and Penny have gone to their forever home.

Penny and Penelope with their new family – it was hard to leave them today but it’s what we want for all of them. They deserve their own family. And they are home before the holidays.

They have lots of shade trees. And grass!

I miss them already. They are only about 15 miles from the rescue and right around the corner from one of our volunteers.

Eagle has settled right in. He’s a really sweet horse. He’s doing very well.

Eagle had his teeth done by Dr. Bess yesterday! He was a very good boy.

Meet Brandi! She is an incoming 2 year old mini that needs a good home and will soon be available for adoption. Dr. Bess checked her out yesterday as well. Fabio will also be giving her a much needed hooficure. This is Brandi with Laura Williams.

Thank you, everyone 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
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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BH: Thursday, Friday & Saturday Update (10/31/13 – 11/2/13)

Friday:
Good Friday morning everyone! Yesterday, I was sick. Really sick. Depressingly sick. And somehow I managed to go to sleep with a migraine that had me in tears. But this am I woke up (great start!) feeling better, looked out the window, saw the horses munching on their hay, and the sun is peeking out – we are truly blessed! We have visitors coming today and this afternoon, I hope to see Dayo. His light shines brightly – a beautiful soul that wants to trust. For those that have never experienced what little accomplishments mean to someone (like me), trying to bring around a horse that is terribly afraid of humans, well, each little step of progress is amazing. He is coming around. To watch a horse like Dayo new things, to learn to have trust in us humans, to slowly accept that their life is changing, well, it’s an awesome experience. Just the simple thing of learning to drink from a new water bucket took him a few minutes. He’d approach and retreat. Eventually putting his nose in, then a little more, until finally he realized there was water on the bottom of the bucket. When his nose first touched the water he jumped some. But it didn’t eat him up so he put his nose in deeper – soon, all the way in, he slurped the water up, raised his head and stood tall and looked pretty proud! It made my day! From all of us here – have a blessed day!

New things take him some getting used to. Locked him in the coral panels for awhile and he did great.

Once he got brave enough to put his nose in the bucket and tasted the water, we didn’t see his nose for a bit. I wish we could progress a little faster but it it takes a good 1.5 hours out of my day and with the days getting shorter, and being short on volunteers, it’s hard to get away.

I think he really liked the water. And he seemed proud of himself for being braver than the water bucket. Fiona was locked out munching on a flake of hay.

Saturday:
Bonnie went with me today and helped me add some coral panels to include a gate. Next, we’ll start doing a little round pen work. Baby steps. It’s all good.

We had a good day. It’s a little hard to take pics sometimes. LOL

Fiona lives on the property with Dayo. They can’t catch her either. I’ve had her in the trailer many times and she’ll approach me – she’ll eat out of my hand. But I’m not a cow person and those long horns look pretty serious so I’m happy with giving her some hay while I work with Dayo for now. She does have very kind eyes.

Fiona is one of the prettiest cow’s I’ve ever met! I took this this afternoon at sunset.

Saturday Morning:
The vet is on the way out. Last night, Bonnie was giving out hay and found Ebony laying down which is not like her – especially at hay time. She stayed in a stall last night where we could keep eyes on her. Today, she isn’t feeling much better and she hasn’t gone poop. She isn’t demonstrating discomfort today but we don’t want this to become a crisis so she’ll be examined – tubed and oiled. Was hoping to avoid this – Falabella mini’s are so small. But the vet has small tubes. If only Ebony would go poop we wouldn’t have to do this to her. Normally, when she goes in a stall, she goes poop. But not this time.

The vet tubed and oiled Ebony.

Bronson is doing well! But what else do you see in the photo? Yes – that is Betsy Rose’s butt showing a little muscle!

Cynthia Sanders Heaton and Joey we totally enjoyed your visit! Betsy Rose isn’t spoiled, is she? LOL

Eagle is doing great and will be gelded on Monday. He is one of the sweetest horses I’ve ever met. I’m so glad he will never have to suffer, or watch suffering, again. This artwork was done by Greg Ambrose Visit his Greg Ambrose’s Art Page on FB or his new website at http://www.gregoryambrose.com/!

Enjoy the remainder of the weekend, Everyone.

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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Princess needs prayers…

Update from last night:

Princess, a 25 year old Arabian mare is not feeling well. She has metabolic issues and a history of founder. She’s so sweet. She has had an adoptive home 3 different times and each time, just before leaving, something happened. She foundered, then she almost lost her eye, then she choked and foundered again. She just has so many issues we made her a Sanctuary horse. Something told me to go check on her this evening when I was scooping one of the smaller paddocks and I found her laying down by the shelter. She has an upset tummy and diarrhea. Her temperature is normal and she’s drinking. She’s tucked into a stall for the night and seems better but my little voice is saying she needs a complete physical, including blood work. I’d like to have the vet out in the am. Estimate is about $175. Would anyone like to help Princess? She was, in her younger days, one of the top 10 cow horses in Canada. Now, she is a grand old mare that is loved very much.

Update this am:
Princess took a turn for the worse early this am. Her temp was down to 98.5 from her normal of about 99.9. Her gums were pale and her RR was slightly elevated. Her HR was normal. I called Dr. Ryan out first thing. Princess had been pooping but Dr. Ryan oiled in case there is sand in her gut. We did the "poop with water in the glove test" and there was very, very little sand. Even if you give psyllium, sand can settle in the gut and cause irritation. Princess was tubed and oiled. She got water and electrolytes via tube. Blood tests are being done – sometimes I think I’d prefer a colic over colitis. Dr. Ryan did rectal her and did not feel any twists or impaction. Princess is resting in a stall. I detected an odor in her mouth last night. I asked a couple of others if they smelled it and they didn’t so I thought it was just me but I smelled it again this am. Dr. Ryan also smelled it and thinks there is also something going on in her mouth so Dr. Bess will be out late this evening. We’re going to need additional help with her vetting today, whatever course of meds/treatment she may need, and help with Dr. Bess’ fee. I’ll know more tonight. A generous donation of $175 was made last night for the initial estimate but with everything done today and Dr. Bess coming tonight we’re going to need more help.

If anyone would like to help with Princess’ vetting we would truly appreciate it. Donations can be called directly in to Peterson & Smith at 352-237-6151. Dr. Ryan may not have put her charges in to the main computer yet but if you call just tell them it is for Princess. Donations can be made via website. Our PayPal address is theresa. Please keep Princess in your prayers. Thank you.

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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Monday PM & Tuesday AM Update October 21st – 22nd.

Yesterday was a picture perfect day! Betsy Rose stood in the sun with her nose in the air. It was like she was just soaking up the sun and the moment.

Bronson was very good for his hooficure yesterday. He’s so sweet, but I feel bad for him. The other boys don’t want much to do with him. He follows Bo around sometimes, but mostly he hangs out around the office or at the front of the house waiting for a human to come out. It’s so important for babies to be socialized with other horses when they are young. Getting human handling is great, but they need to form relationships with horses, too, and they need to learn the ways of the horse. Living alone is better than living in a situation where you are hungry and at risk, but even just having a goat friend may have helped. Soon, we will introduce him to Penny. She will make him feel better.

Gracie also got a hooficure yesterday. She needs to go on a diet as well!

There were some activities going on down the road yesterday and together with Fiona wanting to try out the buffet, Dayo had a tough time staying focused.

Fiona is a very sweet cow – she’s going to live with 3 other cows. She greeted me with moo’s and must have sung to me a dozen times yesterday.

She was a very brave girl!

Fiona is now even eating out of my hand!

CaryLou will be going to the hospital this morning at 8 am. I’m sure he will do fine – it’s a quick out patient procedure. Watching him gimp around here hasn’t been easy. We were going to wait and give it more time and get him moving over some poles, etc. but he gets to where he just can’t move and he gets upset. CaryLou never gets upset – he just gets even. Well, this is his own leg he’s fussing with and he looks pretty down about it. We’ve had quite a few mini’s that have had the procedure and they all did very well.

Wally is looking at CaryLou’s locked up back leg and seems to be saying, "Wow! That is really sad, CaryLou!" Poor CaryLou was stuck for awhile.

This really is one of my favorite photos of CaryLou!

Off to the hospital!

Betsy Rose just loves it when she has visitors!

Adorable!!!

Gentleman and Solace love extra attention too!

The issue in Betsy Rose’s back leg seems to have resolved. Dr. Julia’s acupuncture really helps her!

Many thanks to "Back on Track" for donating a therapeutic mesh sheet!

Have a wonderful Tuesday, Everyone!

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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BHFER Sunday & Monday AM Update October 19th – 20th

Does anyone wonder what we were doing yesterday? Yes, it was laundry day at Beauty’s Haven!

A little progress with Dayo on Sunday. It was windy and the trailer doors would squeak and scare Dayo into orbit. I need to remember to take some WD-40 next time to spray on the trailer doors. Then a few shavings would blow around and that scared him too. It’s really sad – whoever had him when he was a baby, should have worked with him at least enough for him to feel comfortable being handled.

There was a tub with a handful of grain inside the trailer too – just about 18" inside the doorway. I’ll check in the morning to see if he got brave enough to go for it.

Solace enjoying the morning sun after breakfast on Sunday.

The farrier is coming today, Monday. Would anyone like to sponsor a hooficure for Solace, Little E, Bronson, Gracie, or Bo? Oh – Indy too.

Lacey had been waiting her whole life for this. Her own little boy loves her dearly and she takes great care of him. It’s things like this that help me to keep going. Rescue is hard work and its draining – physically, mentally, and financially. But just look at the smile on his face. I spent over a year with Lacey and it was so hard to let her go. But this is what we do. There will be another to take her spot. Turning away any horse breaks my heart. Congratulations Lacey and Dalton – so glad you have each other!

Have a great Monday, Everyone!

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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BHFER Saturday, October 19th Update

Wednesday:
This is the unhandled stud I’ve been visiting. He’s beautiful and is trying to stay calm in the presence of a human. He’s just unsure. But each day, his comfort level is a bit better. Baby steps.

When I arrived at the property on Wednesday evening to check on him, both he and the long horn ran from the other side of the 10 acres. Once they met me at the gate, they had a bit of a standoff. The horse won and followed me into the round pen.

A trailer was set up yesterday (Friday) on the property where the stud is located. I’ve been calling him Dayo. I opened up the coral panel enclosure when I got there so he could go in to explore. He was a little apprehensive at first, but he slowly made his way inside to check it out. Baby steps.

Saturday:
Dayo checking out the enclosure from the other side.

Getting a little curious.

He seemed to be thinking, "Oh wow! I’m on the inside now looking out and it’s not that bad!"

His reward for being brave – a carrot and sprinkle of grain.

And then he departed – calm, cool, collected! Baby steps! A little work each day. Hopefully, soon he will be brave enough to eat in the trailer. Everything is new to him – the slightest little thing startles him. But he’s getting better.

Betsy Rose has a new friend – a gift from Roxy! Roxy hand delivered it with lots of love! It was Roxy’s first day back in about a month – we missed her and her dad, Paul.

Betsy Rose even got a much needed bath.

Several UF students came out today to help give the horses baths. It was a beautiful day – the weather was perfect! This Arabian mare is Cerinade – she’s looking for a forever home.

Little Lucy also got a bath!

Aaleyah Belle and her famous tongue. She still loves to slime everyone. She always will. LOL!!

Aaleyah Belle and Indy – both adore attention.

Sisco making sure his mares don’t go anywhere. Sisco is looking for a forever home.

Classy getting her trach cleaned after her bath. We have to be careful not to get water into the trach.

Genesis – a big teddy bear. His right eye was removed this past year due to glaucoma.

HighTower – he’s beautiful and he’s looking for a forever home where he can walk on trails. He has some arthritis in his left knee. He’s like a big puppy dog!

Indy – he’s looking for a forever home. He has a good year of training on him and is a very sweet boy.

It was a really nice day. We made new friends and the horses got much needed baths!

Many thanks to everyone who came out today to help! And a big “Thank You” to Marie Riordan, for putting it all together. GO GATORS!

Have a great weekend, Everyone!

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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BH Update October 10th & 11th, 2013

It was a bittersweet day yesterday as Baby Ray and Lacey left for their new homes.

Baby Ray and Lobo chatting yesterday morning. Chico and Lobo are a pair of bookend mini’s that need a good home!

Garan had his front feet x-rayed yesterday – he’s been ouchy. He’s got abscesses in both front feet. The left popped yesterday.

Bouie is much more comfortable in his new boots! Silly boy – likes to make faces!

Peaches getting settled into her winter home with Jamie. Peaches is going to have fun taking care of Cassidy in the local winter show series. I’m sure Jamie will post pics and keep us updated on how they do! Peaches is going to love the attention! I hope to make it to some of the shows. Thanks Jamie!

Run Bronson! Run!

Cookie remained at the hospital last evening and Dr. Hughes planned to inject the cancerous area today. Cookie will be returning to her foster home following her injections. Divinity misses her, I’m sure.

Daisy and Boo are doing ok. Daisy’s tumors appear to be shrinking! Please keep them in your prayers.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

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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Introducing Bronson – October 5th to 7th, 2013

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Based on an email I received – this baby colt became an orphan at 1 month old in a field where his momma died. The person that got him from that situation (about 2 months ago) emailed and asked if we could take him in – they can’t afford to keep him and don’t have time to give him. He is living alone – he is lonely. They can’t take him home because of a horse aggressive dog. We are glad the person took him out of the situation he was in and then reached out for help when needed – and we do want to help. The thought of him being so young, and alone, is of concern. I then asked for current photos of the foal and these were provided – the email stated they were taken last week.

He’s just a baby. He reminds me of Legacy who had a similar start in life. If anyone would like to pledge to help us to him please let us know. Right now we are asking for pledges. I’m trying to set up a time to see him and hopefully pick him up and bring him here to the rescue. If this works out, we will then ask that the pledges morph into donations. A baby needs interaction with humans and with other horses – he needs to learn to be a horse. We have 3 baby boys about his age that would welcome him, I’m sure.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

On my way to pick up the baby with Katherine Rivera!

On our way home! Precious cargo aboard! We’re calling him Bronson.

Home! A welcome greeting from Auntie Barbara!

Ending today with some cute photos of Bronson – he got a little hooficure and it was really nice to hear him having conversations with others. He will have many friends here – horses of all ages (and humans too). We’ll get him fully vetted. At some point, his hernia will be addressed or perhaps as he grows, it will go away – we have had that happen in the past with babies.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Visiting with Bronson after I got home today – he’s a very talkative little boy! So far, we’ve received $275 in funds that were pledged to help him. Dr. Julia will be here tomorrow to examine him. Thank you all for caring about this little one. I can’t wait for him to be able to play with the boys!

Twenty five years ago today, we had a little miracle happen – our son, Joshua, was born! I got to have lunch with both of our human kids today – the only person missing was Bob! But we’re celebrating again on Thursday here at the farm – we’ll all be together then for cake, presents, and a movie. Happy birthday Joshua – we love you!

We had a pretty nasty storm this evening and got dumped on with lots of ran again. The good thing about that is it will keep dust down for a bit, but the bad thing is the erosion it caused.

I had to go to the eye Dr. today – have been having pain and discomfort in my right eye. I have some eye medication now that will hopefully help. I won’t be able to wear contacts for awhile and my glasses were 15+ years old and many strengths ago. Everything is still fuzzy, so I’ll be off here for the rest of tonight. I won’t be getting to emails, PM’s, etc. until tomorrow. I need to give these eyes a break and hopefully, the headache will go away.

I would like to ask everyone to say prayers for Cookie. She will be going back to the hospital on Thursday.

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
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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10/3/13 Thursday Update

Just a quick update on Betsy Rose! She had a surprise visitor today – Ola came to see her and give her a hooficure! Yesterday’s acupuncture/chiropractic treatment really helped and that, combined with today’s hooficure, has made her much more comfortable. She’s walking much better and the soreness in her hip/leg is better. She now wants to take me for walks. Better is always good.

Betsy Rose is still fragile and will be for quite awhile. Each day she is with us is a blessing. She’s getting the best of combined medicine/treatment and is making progress. What is in the best interest of each horse, quality of life, together with the horse’s attitude, all play a factor in our decision making process. Tests, diagnostics, consultations, etc. are done – we don’t make decisions on a whim.

Betsy Rose’s body had been robbed of everything – cannibalizing itself to survive. But nobody could take away her love for life and her will to survive. Betsy Rose NEVER gave up and she has defied all odds. And no matter how long God gives us with her, she knows she is loved. Thank you all for believing in her and for helping us to help her.

Betsy Rose and her hooficure today. Yes, she is still thin.

But look at how thin she was in the beginning.

"CaryLou here! I get to be the poster child for all of us horses! Please help Mommy Theresa to take care of us horses by making a donation when you can. Donations can be made different ways – if you go to our website at www.bhfer.org you can see them – we so very much appreciate all of 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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BH Weekend Update – Sept 13th – 16th

On Friday morning, we discovered Morgan colicing. She had pooped twice but was pretty uncomfortable even with medications. The vet arrived and set up an IV catheter for us to run fluids.

Morgan had a quiet night after getting more meds and fluids. She went poop twice but no oil yet. She slurped up her soupy mash on Saturday morning.

Morgan and Brittany, Pamela Zarem’s daughter, recently going for a walk. Pam was fostering Morgan for a bit. Morgan doesn’t get nearly the attention here that she did at Pam’s. She’s a good girl and deserves her forever home.

Betsy Rose is still adorable!

Oh my! Lucy came over for scratches and Betsy Rose hopped in the air and ran her off! It was like the babies doing the cricket dance – all four feet off the ground at once! Poor Lucy.

"Y’all stay right there. I’m going to graze for a few minutes and wander over to the feed room to see if there’s anyone in there that will give me a treat, ok? I’ll be right back."

View of the "front yard".

Mini’s everywhere. LOL

Lucy, Wally, and CaryLou grazing together.

And please don’t forget to buy your subscription to Equine Wellness Magazine this month – a portion of will help the horses here!

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
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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