Updates from this past week…

Wednesday. Some tests were run on Lucy and Dr. Ryan took the trach stitches out.

Lucy still likes to give kisses. Everyone loves Lucy. She is doing well. We are waiting for her blood test results to come back from UF.

Ricky, Lucy’s bird friend, visiting with her outside of her stall.

Sisco’s eye was ok. He has allergies to the no-see-ums.

Yesterday (Thursday):
I worked offsite all day – it was a difficult day. I returned home with this request of everyone: None of us know if our own tomorrow will come. Please make provisions for your animals so that should something happen to you they are safe and provided for. Be it with other family, friends, a trusted rescue or sanctuary. Love them enough to make sure they are not orphaned and without.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers today. And many thanks those that work in the background, helping, even with toughest of things. You are all angels and I am very blessed that you are part of my life – part of this rescue. Some days in the life of a rescuer are very difficult – the highs, the lows – it really is a never ending roller coaster ride. But I can’t imagine doing anything else.

Thursday evening – it was good to be home. CaryLou had his catheter removed which he is very thankful for (so are we). His trach is still an issue.

Today so far (Friday): Meet Cerinade. AKA Ceri. Very sweet girl that has a bit of rehab ahead of her. She is only 16 but looks and moves like she is much older. Ceri needs sponsors – would anyone like to help? She needs farrier work, dental, vaccinations, etc. Any amount would help and no amount is too small.

Please don’t forget about our raffle items!

Beautiful black horse head necklace, graciously donated by Marie R.
Proceeds from this auction will go directly to the care of the horses at Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue.
Please share and remember that all bid MUST be e-mailed to bhfer.melissa@hotmail.com.
Bidding Increments: $5 Auction Ends: 4/16/13 at 1:00 pm

Vintage brass locket and earring set graciously donated and made by Debbie F.
Per Debbie: This lovely set features a vintage brass textured locket. I have accented the locket with a detailed vintage brass stamping with raised features of a horse’s head with riding crop. The vintage brass locket and stamping have the original patina which has mellowed to a lovely warm color. The inside of the locket has a copper rim. Locket measures 1.25". A beautiful vintage 1950’s glass jewel in Siam Ruby compliments the locket. Total drop of jewel and locket is 2". I have attached them to an 18" fine gold plated solid brass rolo chain with a gold plated brass lobster clasp for closure. The earrings feature very special vintage 1940’s solid brass horse heads which measure 1/2". They also have their original patina which has mellowed to a lovely warm color. They dangle beneath rare vintage 1950’s Swarovski crystals in Siam Ruby. I have attached the dangles to gold plated solid brass lever back ear wires to complete the look. Earrings have a total measurement of 2".

Please make sure all bids are e-mailed to me at: bhfer.melissa@hotmail.com.
Bid increments: $5 Auction ends: 4-24-13 at 1:00 pm

We have two events coming up next Saturday!

· The Celebration of Life here at the rescue from 1 pm – 5 pm!

· A tack/yard sale being hosted by Bits and Spurs Tack from 8 am – 2 pm. 16245 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669. Sell your tack for $10 a spot (this is donated to the rescue) or just come shop for great bargains! Contact Kim at 352-495-6693 or Laura at 352-317-0754 or Suzanne at 352-472-0122 if you would like more information.

Thank you all for your continued support. Ceri is about to get a hooficure so I have to get back to the barn!

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

Ok, so the day took a turn. I’m on my way down to look at Sisco’s eye which is swollen.

Just got off phone with the golf cart repair guy. We have to replace the controller and need $800+ to do so (includes labor). Any of the volunteers here can attest to how valuable this golf cart is to daily operations. Does anyone know of any place that would offer a grant to cover something such as this?

These are the kinds of things that it is very difficult to raise funds for so I’m wondering if there may be a grant we could apply for? Please share and maybe someone has an idea?

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

I forgot to include that we need a load of shavings – the pregnant mares stay in all night and Twinkle/CaryLou also stay in during the hot part of the day.

A load (60 bags) of shavings is $230.

Would anyone like to help?

We need just 23 people to donate $10 and we can get the shavings – we need them before the weekend.

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

We are very happy to have CaryLou and his momma, Twinkle, back home. He escaped from his stall this morning at the hospital and went on his own adventure! LOL! Pam got them back to the farm, safe and sound.

Arriving back at the rescue. It was so good to see them!

CaryLou’s temperature has stayed in the normal range. The breathing issue with his windpipe, well, it’s still there. He sounds like a little Darth Vader at times and he still coughs now and then. It’s a scary thought to know his windpipe could fail but we’re not going to think that way – we think positive and pray it heals over time – we need another miracle. He’ll be on IV antibiotics for a few days. We still don’t know what caused the high temperatures – at one point it was 104.9. We treasure each minute with him.

I want to share a pictures of a couple of my favorite horses – Beauty and Princess. Both Arabians.

Both are being treated for Equine Metabolic Syndrome. A couple of months ago Beauty had rotated about 15 degrees in her front right and could barely walk for weeks. EquiPride, thyroxine, and lots of TLC. She’s much better which makes me very happy! Even Beauty can do the “cricket dance!”

I’m beat and need to call it a day – it’s going to be a long day tomorrow. I haven’t answered any emails or posts, I’m sorry, there just has been no time. And we’ll be up again at 3:30 am to give CaryLou his meds. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. Have a wonderful weekend.

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

We were happy to find CaryLou’s temp was down this morning but as the day went by it crept back up. I had shaved him, he’d gotten alcohol baths, etc. and temp was up to 104+ and climbing.

I prayed and the little voice said we needed to go to the hospital. So off we went. I followed Pam with our precious cargo and Jenny went to the rescue to take care of everyone there with Bob. Twinkle was a bit worried when they were unloading but I don’t blame her. I was too.

They did x-rays and didn’t find anything. Blood work was normal.

He was so brave – it took my mare, Beauty, quite awhile to step onto something like this!

CaryLou wasn’t very happy about having an IV catheter put in. And I have to admit it – me and his mom were not happy either.

Twinkle was getting more and more upset waiting while they were putting an IV catheter in CaryLou so I talked to her and reassured her it would be ok – she’s a good momma.

CaryLou and his mom are staying at the hospital tonight. Dr. Hughes thinks he may have a condition (with his windpipe) that he was born with combined with something else causing the temperature. He may need surgery. They have to do more tests. He is getting antibiotics. He has never stopped nursing so that is a good thing.

Being in the dusty stall wasn’t doing me very good so I sat outside for a bit to make sure they calmed down and they did. I felt horrible leaving them at the hospital. I hugged them goodbye and promised I’d see them tomorrow. Today’s experiences were all so new to Twinkle – so many people and much commotion. I wasn’t very concerned about how CaryLou would take the adventure – he’s an adventurous little boy. I am very proud of both of them but I will worry until they are home – healthy and happy.

Today’s expenses were estimated by the hospital to be at least $800. I’m too beat at this moment to think about a fundraiser – I feel a migraine coming on so I’m going to try to put it out before it gets worse. Please keep Twinkle and CaryLou in your prayers. If anyone would like to help with the expenses it would be so very much appreciated. Donations can be called in to Peterson & Smith Large Animal Hospital at 352-237-6151 or they can be made via our “Donate” page on our website https://www.bhfer.org/oldsite/donate.html.

I do want to share this picture of Lucy. She is tucked in for the night – we’ve had some rain. Lucy has a friend – there is a tiny little bird that we’ve named Ricky that keeps her company. Ricky came the day Lucy arrived and has stayed. If you look in the right corner of the windowsill you can see him. So cute. Lucy continues to do well.

I’ll update tomorrow when I know more. Thank you all for your support.

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