Dr. Julia Simonson came out today to check on Betsy Rose. She is pleased with Betsy Rose’s progress. However, I am slightly concerned about Betsy’s urine. Dr. Julia ran some tests today – we should have lab work results back tomorrow and Dr. Julia will be back on Thursday to collect a urine sample.
We had a horrible storm that dumped many inches of rain. The lake is back. Sisco is the only one wanting to brave the lake. LOL
Have a good night everyone!
There is always much going on here and we have things we need help with. We have to resupply our medicine cabinet with various things. We need shavings, hay, and several of the horses need hooficures. The barn electric bill is due ($300+) – it’s higher than norm as we are keeping fans and the Port-A-Cool going. Donations are tax deductible and please believe me when I say that no amount is too small. We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) organization with no paid staff. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!
Here are some things that need funding:
4Life Transfer Factor Stress Pack for Solace
Load of shavings ($235)
Ton of hay ($545)
Endure flyspray (roll on and spray)
MicroTek Spray
Prascend
SWAT Ointment
Banamine
Thyro-L
Many horses need hooficures. ($25 – $45)
Vet bills: Credits can be called in to Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital at 352-237-6151.
The golf cart needs brakes and a few other things. This is one of our most important tools. $190
Our PayPal address is theresa. Donations can be made by various methods via our website – the link is below. Our snail mail address is BHFER, PO Box 53, Morriston, FL 32668. Please help us to keep doing what we do. The horses depend on us and we need to depend on others to make this possible. We are not funded by any County, State, or Federal governments. 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
Monday, 07/30/13
A new accomplishment!!! Betsy Rose has finally started to be able to swish her tail!!
Freckles is so cute – never far away. We have to keep Freckles up high so that the dogs and baby boys don’t take her away.
Betsy Rose loves to watch the babies…
Remember little Tucker and Red? They are doing great! They were 2 mini’s that were part of the “Junkyard 8” case back in Feb 2011. That is when we took a total of 8 horses that were living in a junkyard including Tucker and Red. Their story starts in our Blog on February 24th, 2011. Here is a link: https://www.bhfer.org/oldsite/pdf/blog/February_2011.pdf. You’ll be appalled at the conditions they were living in. The 3rd picture below was their water source – a man made hole that collected water, oil, and anything else that washed into it. All of the horses had diarrhea – you can see how bad it was in the 4th picture.
Tucker. A mini that almost didn’t make it.
This was their water source where they were living. They were living in a junkyard.
This is Glory and Tucker. You can see the poopy mess down Glory’s back legs.
She was pregnant in this picture. Tucker was her baby too.
Celesta is so loved…
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
Betsy Rose opening her present from Robin Mitchell today – she’s adorable! It’s a flymask custom made by SPECTACKULAR! She’s adorable! So is Freckles!
"Look Betsy Rose – you have another present! Quick – open it!"
"Oh my gosh – it’s a flymask! I’ve never had anything like this before! It has MY name on it!!!"
"You look so cute Betsy Rose – you’re special and I’m so proud of you! You are loved – never forget that!"
Is she not adorable?!? She loves her special made fly mask! Thank you Robin Mitchell!
She is blind in her right eye.
Finally out of the sling today!! You can see a belly!
Betsy Rose has such a sweet whinny. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mf6VobacaUQ
Cookie went to the hospital on Monday for surgery to remove squamous cell carcinoma from under her left eye and on her cheek. She did well for surgery Tuesday. Cookie waiting to come out of the padded recovery room.
Back in her stall at the hospital after surgery. We’d like to thank the Equine Cancer Society for helping to pay for some of Cookies surgery costs and others that donated to help her.
Yesterday evening Cookie got to come home – the welcome committee – Penny and Penelope! LOL
I love our long ears!
Have a great night, 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
"Freckles here! Betsy Rose is feeling better today! I was a little worried about her yesterday afternoon but she just needed some good rest. Today it wasn’t as hot and we got to go for a walk right after breakfast!"
Betsy Rose did well walking down the little hill in front of the barn.
Once we got to the shade of the tree she grazed and got a sponge bath.
She did well walking back to the barn. Today was the longest she’s stayed out of the sling! Each day she is a little stronger.
She’s so good about the sling – as soon as she got into position she just walked right under it and we hooked her back up. The sling is always there but she stands the majority of the time. Her legs are getting stronger. But she sleeps in the sling too and she does get needed REM sleep. She just isn’t strong enough yet to get up on her own should she go down. Today she only tripped up once but recovered nicely. She is getting some muscle on her. Yesterday when Dr. Julia worked on Betsy Rose she commented that there was a bit more for her to stick the needles into.
A good REM sleep today. She’s rested throughout the day like she should. This is healthy for her. Slow and steady progress. This is just what is needed in a rehab case such as Betsy’s. Her will to live certainly helps a lot too!
She had a visitor today – Sandie brought her some treats and spent some time with her. Betsy Rose is certainly loved – she is a very special girl with a huge love for life. She’s very determined to get better and we do believe that she will be walking on her own again soon.
Evening stroll.
Cookie got a good bath today! She will be going in the hospital on Monday for surgery on Tuesday to remove the squamous cell carcinoma below her right eye.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Sunday!
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
Betsy Rose – a mare that believes! She seems to have willed herself to overcome the odds. She loves life and is appreciative of everything done for her. How she came to be in such condition is unimaginable. But what a blessing she is! She’s resting now – Dr. Julia Simonson will be here soon to work on her.
Bill and Blodwyn stopped in yesterday – it’s always great to see them! Blodwyn LOVES to give the horses treats – she even made sure that Freckles had a carrot!
Have a great weekend, Everyone!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
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Monday night:
"Freckles here! Betsy Rose is having another snack – she loves her watermelon! We’re about to get a good night’s sleep. Some of the horses are getting hooficures today and it’s going to be a busy day! We want everyone to know how much appreciate your support not only for my best friend, Betsy Rose, but for all of the 40+ horses here at the rescue – it takes a village!
Beautiful Betsy Rose
Betsy Rose… she believes!!
Tuesday:
Betsy Rose walked all the way from the back of the barn to the front! With spotters, of course!
Getting ready to go back in sling.
Thank you “Horse and Man” for making Betsy Rose your current Bucket Fund recipient!
MEET BETSY ROSE. THERE ARE NO WORDS… June Bucket Fund Welsh Pony Mare. Click here: http://horseandman.com/?p=27151
Someone asked for a picture of LadyBug – the mare with one ear. I took this just a bit ago – she’s at the barn getting a hooficure.
Everyone who supported Harvey by donating for his surgery, praying for him, and sending good thoughts – look what we did! His little leg is working really well!!
Ariel and Celesta are settling in with their adoptive family. They are adored, already. It’s always hard to let them go but they all deserve their own family. And really, the way I look at it, our family circle just keeps getting bigger with the addition of human adopters!
Tomorrow we hope to announce a fundraiser to help Cookie – a 15 year young Paint mare. Dr. Ryan was out to look at a spot just under her left eye yesterday – it’s that dreaded "C" word – squamous cell carcinoma. Cookie is tentatively scheduled to go into the hospital next week to have it surgically removed. It does not appear that the eye itself has been compromised and we are very thankful for that. She had been adopted out but came back a few months ago. If anyone would like to help to sponsor Cookie’s surgery and aftercare please let me know – we need to raise $1000 – $1200. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. If anyone makes a donation to help with Cookie please annotate it or send me a PM. 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
Betsy Rose was taped again yesterday – she is steadily gaining weight…
Betsy Rose and Freckles grazing Saturday morning – they had a very good time. And graze they did! Betsy Rose can’t chew, but she tries. Dr. Bess will be back soon to finish working on her teeth. Betsy Rose just needs to get a bit stronger first.
"Isn’t it nice to be out here in the grass Freckles? We won’t be able to stay out long – I get tired easily so I’ll have to go back in my sling. But enjoy while you can!"
"No worries Freckles – you’re not heavy – you’re my best friend! We CAN do this – hold on!"
Betsy Rose received a couple of presents yesterday. In addition to photographs, here is a video we took! I thought you would enjoy seeing how animated and good she felt yesterday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RacqHMZTmqY
"I got a present!!! Freckles look!!!! Lets open it!"
After Betsy Rose opened her present and ate a few treats, she was exhausted and took a good nap while Freckles watched her box of goodies. In the package were treats, a Lik-It, halter, and lead! She’s a very special little mare that is surely loved! The Lik-It will help keep her busy in the sling.
And then…
"Check it out Freckles! Another present!"
Betsy Rose and Freckles checking out her new halters!
"Oh my – it’s not just one halter but two! And LOOK Freckles – this one has MY NAME on it!! That’s ME – BETSY ROSE! Check it out! Here Freckles – can you hold my card for a picture? I love them!"
And the package came with a lovely note!
It was like her birthday today! She deserves it!
Betsy Rose’s heart rate continues to improve. Today it was in the low 60’s – and that was after her walk! Much better than 120+ which is what it was when she arrived. I was afraid her little heart would burst from overwork!
Animals rule here at the rescue – Kitty Cat (another rescue) even gets the zero gravity chair!
Have a great day, 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
We got Betsy Rose’s CBC blood test results back this am and there doesn’t seem to be any infection going on – her WBC is much better. But there are a couple of numbers that are off. I’ve asked Dr. Julia to pull a full chemistry. We were going to wait another week to do it but after seeing today’s numbers, we agreed it should be done today.
I said I’d post a body length picture of Betsy Rose a couple of days ago. For those of you who haven’t seen earlier pictures, well, believe it or not, she has gained weight. We are pleased with her progress and very proud of this little mare. She has a long, long way to go. We try to conserve her calories yet walk/exercise her enough to get her a bit stronger each day. It’s a delicate balance.
Criminal charges have been filed and Betsy Rose’s case has been forwarded to the State Attorney for evaluation.
Have a blessed day 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
I’m behind on everything and trying to get caught up – I apologize for being so late getting this out.
I had a video of Betsy’s Independence Day Walk I was going to share but I can’t find it. I may have accidentally deleted it.
But here are a couple of pictures of the day. We were so proud of her!
Watching from the top of the sling was Freckles just singing away!
"Roll the sling away – let the music play! It’s Independence Day!"
She rested for a bit and then had an appointment with Dr. Julia.
Betsy Rose is getting a bit more animated with her acupuncture treatments!
After acupuncture she yawned several times. Freckles got a little massage. Both are happy.
Freckles has to stay high up so the babies and doggies don’t take her away. Everyone wants Freckles!
Awake and starting to announce she expected lunch. Notice the blue pillow was tossed.
Sorry for the fuzzy picture she was in the process of clearing her table for lunch. LOL!
And another milestone – grazing with no sling or support!
I do have a video of this I’ll try to upload soon.
Thank you all for your prayers, generosity, love and support for our sweet Betsy Rose!
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
