Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Warrior’s evening hasn’t been so good but today was so hard on everyone – hot and humid. Tomorrow is another day – let’s all pray for a good night. He doesn’t appear in any discomfort so that is good.
We’re off to bed for a few hours. Will be checking on Warrior again at 3 am when Domino gets fed her bottle again. She is growing like a weed! She stared and stared at Montana a couple of days ago – he’s very handsome and I guess she knows it! Montana is still looking for a home…
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Positioning Warrior for a lift up to get him up and into the sling. Bob, Joshua, Jenny, Molly, and Aaron all helped to get Warrior into the sling.
He was tired by the time he was all setup in the sling so we let him nap a bit while we ran some fluids to give him a boost when he was ready.
I said a prayer for a good and peaceful rest and then a successful effort to stand – with or without the sling. If he could stand on his own accord it would give us a much brighter ray of hope for recovery.
He stood with help from the sling for a few minutes – he needed to “find his legs” and then we let it down – he was on his own! Success – he is a champ! He only stayed up for a few minutes but we are very proud of him!
Everyone was so happy – look at the smiles on Marie and Lynda! We were all very happy! That’s our awesome son Joshua helping out.
Getting prepared to let him go back down.
I passed the accomplishment on to Dr. Ryan and per his instructions we’ll do this procedure a few times around the clock and hopefully Warrior will build up the muscle and strength he needs to stand on his own accord over the next few days. By the time he was back down he had worked up an appetite.
This was a HUGE accomplishment! His body had started to shut down – we really don’t know if he will make it – Dr. Ryan feels, at this point, that his prognosis is still poor but he also has hope. It’s going to be a slow process and he is far from out of the woods. But at least Warrior has taken baby steps for recovery by standing – not just in the sling but on his own!
Please keep him in your prayers!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
I just got off the phone with Dr. Ryan. The blood work came back and his prognosis for Warrior is very poor.
Starvation has taken a toll on his little body. We are doing all we can for him and more.
I wanted to share this picture. It is the only one out of several taken that these little dots showed up in.
Some say the little dots are orbs – spirits of those surrounding him. Please pray for this little guy.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
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Warrior is about the same this morning. It was dark when he arrived last night but we made him comfortable while Dr. Nathan examined him. No blood or other tests had been done so Dr. Nathan pulled blood and we are awaiting results. Warrior’s heart rate was high – 80! He got IV fluids – vitamins and supplements to help boost his RBC and immune system. He is eating – no problem there!
When he lays on his left side he can go sternum. But he can’t manage to do it if he is laying on his right side. He still has not moved his tail and we get no response when we try to move it. Likely some nerve damage. We don’t know what the future holds but now we are on the road to diagnosing if there is any damage do to his internal organs and to come up with a treatment plan to help him get through all of this and to be able to stand and support himself. He has no fat, no muscle. The body feeds off of itself – after it feeds off the muscle and fat the organs are next. Let’s all pray he can make it.
On my way back down now to run more fluids. Will update later. Warrior needs sponsors to help with his vetting needs. Please consider helping – no amount is too small and donations are tax deductible. His vetting from last night sere at least $300 but everything that was done was necessary and needed to be done right away in order to diagnose his condition and to come up with a treatment plan to meet his needs. Currently, he has had a donation of $10 which is a start that we appreciate very much. Please share with friends and family – we need help to help him. God bless and thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Here are a few pictures of the mini. He is skin on bones – so very sad.
Dr. Ryan was out of the area today but Dr. Nathan came out. We’ll have blood work results back in the morning. A catheter was put in and fluids with all sorts of healthy things were run. There does appear to be some nerve damage – we have yet to see him move his tail. He is passing poop though – that is a very good thing.
Some sores we’ll be treating and keeping an eye on.
My camera battery died again but he took a nap after Dr. Nathan left and he got something in his tummy. I’m sure he is exhausted.
We’re all exhausted and are going to get a couple of hours of sleep. It’s going to be very busy tomorrow but I’ll update when I can. His name is Warrior. Please keep him in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
We hope everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July. We got through the town’s fireworks display last night with only a few horses getting a bit antsy. Tonight it will be surrounding farms and those are the ones we worry about the most.
I’d like to ask for prayers in advance – we have an incoming mini that has been severely neglected and was found down and close to death. He’d gone down a couple of days before someone found out about him and did something. I don’t have the whole story yet but I know it isn’t a good one. Dr. Nathan will be out as soon as we give him a call upon the mini’s arrival. The sling and stall are ready – he can’t stand on his own. He is very thin – skin draped on bones. I’d also like to ask for prayers for Peggy Sue. She seems to be having a tough time with her back leg. The good news is that Spirit is no worse. It’s miserably hot and she’d rather not be in a stall but the sun is too much for her at this time.
Thank you – I’ll update more later.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
I want to share a quick update on Spirit and share a few pictures from today.
Dr. Ryan examined Spirit today and said he thinks her injuries look better but we all know it is going to take quite awhile for them to heal. She will be getting some laser light therapy which will help in many ways. She is sore and sunburned in areas so massage is out of the question for awhile.
Dr. Ryan examined her eyes again and is going to talk with associates at Peterson & Smith to see if there is any surgical procedure that could potentially help Spirit’s left eye. We are holding onto hope that something can be done. She’s very cooperative when being examined and when her wounds are being treated.
She was taking a siesta after eating her hay.
When I saw storms coming late this evening I asked Marie to spray water on the roof over Spirit’s stall while I was in there with her so she could get used to the noise and know that it was ok. It’s hard to hear anything when it rains due to the rain hitting the metal roof. Spirit seemed a little unsure at first so I talked to her and told her it was ok – just water hitting the roof – and she went back to eating. And then the storms hit – very bad thunder and lightning – but she was fine. I did stay with her for a bit longer and when I left her she was content.
I have to share this picture of Domino and her ears – she’s so cute! I’ve been concerned about Lacey’s weight and appetite. She’s also been getting a little pushy with Dora so I want to try to figure out what is going on. Dr. Ryan pulled blood today to rule out some things and Domino was so curious!
If you have time we encourage you to visit the Horse & Man blog – it’s very informative and this month Spirit is featured!! Thank you Dawn and everyone helping Spirit!
Please keep Spirit in your prayers. God bless and thank you!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
And a few pictures of others here…
Baby Girl. She’s amazingly beautiful!
Dora and Domino playing together.
Domino sneaks in a good back kick at Dora.
Then Dora went back to grazing with her mom.
And Domino couldn’t understand why Dora didn’t want to play anymore. J She doesn’t realize how lethal her back kicks are – I wouldn’t want to play either!
“I can do the cricket dance too!”
Gentleman snoozing.
Domino having a talk with Oreo.
Peggy Sue in the sling for her most recent hooficure.
Nikole
Lady Jane and Gentleman. GMan still loves to stand by the water sprinklers.
Gentleman, Aaleyah Belle, and Amadeus gathered around a sprinkler.
Have a great night everyone. Please keep Spirit in your prayers – she has a long way to go.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Just a quick update because the day is almost over and there is still so much to do here!
Spirit got a hooficure today – she was a very good girl. Her feet need more work but Cindy will be doing a little bit each time. Spirit is sore and has open injuries that can cause her discomfort so we were very careful with her.
Spirit had visitors today! Abigail, a friend of the rescue, recently had her 11th birthday party and asked for donations in lieu of gifts. Today, Abi, along with her family, visited so that Abi could personally give Spirit her gift of donations! What a kind and generous thing for Abi to do – thank you Abigail! Abigail’s gift will provide shavings for Spirit. Spirit is pretty messy in her stall but that’s ok. We appreciate Abigail and her mom, dad, and brother all helping out today.
Robin and Don also visited – they also think Spirit is a sweet and lovely mare.
Spirits injuries look horrible and are painful but I have to say that her demeanor, personality, and love for life shines through and you can feel her positive energy which makes you feel really good despite her injuries. Kylie hand walked Spirit some today and Spirit finally went down and rolled!!! We had been waiting for this for a couple of days now and it brought lots of “awe’s” and smiles. Now, if she would feel comfortable enough to lay down and rest. She does have injuries from nose to tail and she is sore all over but especially on her left side.
Spirit shines through!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org