Ok, the 3 horses have flakes of hay for tonight and a 700+ lb compressed bale that will last them several days. Kiley and I were able to drop the large bale under their single shelter that has a roof but no sides. But they will huddle together and likely feel better than they have this entire cold season. It was dark and hard to really tell how thin they are and they do have a little winter coat. The thinnest is a little gray – does the look on his face not say it all?
Does the backend of the bay mare on the right look familiar to anyone? This mare was born in February 2007 – her mom is Momma Sue!
Momma Sue had another filly the following May – May 3rd, 2008 – the day Eight Belles crossed Rainbow Bridge. I named the filly Aaleyah Belle in honor of Eight Belles. Here is a link to their story from the day we picked them up: https://bhfer.org/oldSite/old/aaleyah_diary1.htm. Momma Sue was skin on bones. Aaleyah had been born with a wry nose and she was going to be shot along with her mom unless we would take them. We brought them here and they were vetted. Aaleyah got plasma – she had not been able to nurse so she got no colostrum. Weeks later, when she was strong enough, surgery was done at UF to correct her nose. She beat the odds and thrived. Momma Sue ended up raising not only Aaleyah Belle but also a nurse mare foal we named Buttercup and another orphan foal that we named Silver Belle that is still with us and looking for home. If you go through Aaleyah’s diary you’ll see some pretty amazing pictures of these girls and Momma Sue. Momma Sue and “Trio of love”. Momma Sue crossed Rainbow Bridge May 1st, 2011. Her backend was too weak to support her.
Aaleyah Belle – the little filly that could – her motto: “Never give up!”
We’ll have to start working on trying to find safe haven for these horses tomorrow. I’m beat and still have much to do.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
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