Filly Update with Pics

A quick update – must get back to the barn.

A little prayer upon arrival and before trying to get her on the trailer. She’d been down since Thursday. With help from humans she did get up twice but didn’t stay up long.

Getting the stretcher prepared.

Sores from trying to get up. There is also a lot of swelling – edema.

Success in getting on the trailer. Just look at those eyes – there is hope.

At the rescue and waiting on Dr. Ryan who got there within about 10 minutes. You can see spark in her eyes. She is trying, she really is.

Just before Dr. Ryan arrived.

Dr. Ryan examining her.

Dr. Ryan wasn’t so sure she’d be able to get up – she hadn’t been up in over 2 days. But here, we believe…

It took a lot of physical help and prayers but with help she did get up.

And she did walk into her stall with support under her.

While she didn’t stay up long that’s ok – she was exhausted from what she did do. Sometimes you have to resign yourself to take baby steps to get to where you need to be. Being down for all but about 4 hours of the last 6 days – I’m amazed at her will power. But I will say she is tired and frustrated. Her temperature is high. She is getting antibiotics too. She won’t be able to stay in a sling but the sling is critical to her staying up for periods of time. When down we will be turning her every few hours. She’s got a long road ahead of her but she is young and truly wants to live. All of us are amazed at her obvious desire to live. She is eating and drinking.

Dr. Ryan ran fluids. She got DMSO and other medications. I knew going into this it would be a lot of work and take a lot of time to care for her around the clock but we are her last hope. And if it isn’t meant to be at least we know we tried. We won’t allow her to suffer – but she clearly hasn’t given up yet and neither have we. She is now resting while we are getting the sling set up. She needs her strength in order to help us get her back up and into the sling.

For those that have pledged – I truly don’t have any idea how much we have in vet and related bills at this point or what is ahead of us. I won’t be able to check emails to respond to any until tomorrow – but please know that I appreciate all of your support. If anyone would like to call donations in to the vet’s office directly the number is 352-237-6151. God bless and please keep this little one in your prayers – as well as us caregivers. She just has to make it – she’ll be a year old on May 23rd.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org

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Urgent – Filly down in dire need…

We have been asked by Animal Control in another county to take a filly that has endured a horrible ordeal. We have the facilities and around the clock care she needs. Last week the owner of several horses sent a man to pick up her horses from a boarding facility which included a weak and ill yearling filly. The man loaded all of the horses except for the filly – she did not want to get on. He fought with her for quite awhile until he finally got her in. Once in, surrounded by other horses which included a stud, she went down in the trailer and was trampled on and could not get up. The man pulled her off the trailer and she has been down since. A vet examined her twice and has recommended she be taken to a rehab facility that has a sling and the means to help her. The vet treated her with IV fluids and anti-inflammatory medication that day and once more since.

The filly, with human assistance, has been able to get up and stand on two occasions since the injury – but she didn’t stay up for very long. But the fact that she could stand says a lot, IMO. She has been being turned every 2 to 3 hours and she is eating and drinking. Pam and I will be leaving within the hour to try to get the filly into the trailer to get her here and into a sling so she can be examined by our vet and a treatment plan implemented. If, however, it is determined that her injury is such that she will not have a good quality of life we will do what is best for her. But we won’t know unless we try to help her.

The filly has survived this long – she obviously has a will to live. I know it is going to be a lot of work but how do we deny her? I keep thinking about my recovery process after my spinal cord surgery which left me quadriplegic. I worked hard, kept the faith, and had a wonderful support system of humans (including my family). I regained use of my limbs again. As time went by, swelling went down, pain was managed – I got my life back. I can’t feel anything below my neck still but it is a lot better than living in a wheelchair. I may have limitations but I am alive. This filly deserves a chance.

We need help to help her. At this time we would like to ask for pledges to help with her initial expenses. Both our traditional and holistic vets will be part of her rehab and recovery. She may, depending on what the vet determines once she is here, have to go to the hospital. We’re taking it baby steps but at least for now the wheels are in motion to get her the care she needs. In fact, we’re pulling out to go to get her now.

Please pray for her – she’s just a baby. If you would like to pledge to help her please email me at bhfer. No amount is too small – donations are tax deductible. God bless and I’ll update once we get back.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org

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MoonShadow and Dora short update…

Things have been very busy here – as usual. Fortunately, MoonShadow is doing well and has not had any setbacks with his colic. We truly thought we were going to be going to the hospital this past Saturday evening. He gave us quite the scare.

This is Dr. Paul examining MoonShadow. He tubed and oiled him.

He really wasn’t feeling well at all.

Saturday was a big day here – volunteers came in to clean out the barn aisle way – which is quite the task! Spider webs seem to grow overnight! Jenny and others are preparing for the Celebration of Life Day. If you plan on attending please RSVP me at bhfer – it would be a great day to come out and meet the horses and us humans!

Dora is doing better each day but her mom is getting a little cabin fever. Dora’s hips and back legs have been a bit weak and unsteady since she was born. So until her hips/legs are ready – she is confined to her stall. For the first day or so she kind of hopped around like a bunny. But now she is actually putting one leg in front of the other. Her backend is still low and weak but it appears to be coming up, slowly. Dr. Ryan will be assessing her again in a week but today I saw a noticeable improvement in her using her back legs.

I’ll get pictures of both Dora and MoonShadow tomorrow. I meant to take more today but I got a late start into the day here at the rescue because I started physical therapy again and once I got home one thing after another kept coming up. I’m off to try to get to bed early tonight – another big day tomorrow.

Thank you all for your continued support – have a great night!

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MoonShadow Needs Prayers

The vet is on his way out to treat MoonShadow. I noticed him laying down and looking like he lost his best friend. His respiration was up and gums pale. Medication was administered per Dr. Ryan and it hasn’t helped much. MoonShadow has been doing very well until today. He’s put on some weight and even trots around some – whinnying.

MoonShadow is not a happy camper and looks very uncomfortable. Please say a prayer for him.

Thank you,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
www.bhfer.org

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Lacey and Baby Dora Update 3 pm

About 4:15 am…

Welcome to the world little one! We’ve been patiently awaiting your arrival!

Lacey welcomed her baby and let her know everything was ok.

Dora is beautiful – she looks like her momma – even with some white lacey spots throughout her body. Some places are small and can’t be seen in the pictures but they are there.

She tried to get up a few times but it took a few attempts. “Mommy – are my back legs supposed to be like this?”

She tried and tried. Those little back legs just were not ready for much – they’d been cooped up for quite awhile and it took some time to get them going.

She ended up laying on her mom’s hay. Lacey didn’t care – she simply adores Dora. We truly needed this miracle and bit of joy in our life.

Trying hard to get up – it took some times for her back legs to help the front ones. And she hopped like a bunny rabbit for awhile.

“Ok mommy – I know I can do this! I know I can – I know I can – I know I can! See mommy – are you and mommy Theresa proud of me? That took a lot of work and thinking!”

And of course – both mommies are very proud of her!

She rested for a bit while the sun came up. She’d tried, multiple times, to nurse but just couldn’t get it right.

But we made sure she got all of her colostrum. She didn’t have any problem with a bottle – she was very hungry!

We’re wondering if there’s another baby in there – Lacey still looks huge! LOL!

I hope to update more tonight. Dr. Ryan will be here soon to pull an IGG test and examine mom and baby. Have a great evening everyone!

Theresa

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Lacey’s baby girl…

It’s a girl! Meet little Theodora (Dora for short)! Lacey is one of the best mom’s I’ve ever seen. And baby is just a doll!

Welcome to the world little one!

Sincerely,

Theresa

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

www.bhfer.org

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Lacey’s Foal Fundraiser – over today at 6 pm!

Contest will End today at 6:00 PM EDT!

Contributions/Guesses may be forwarded via Just Give or Network for Good.

http://www.beautysequinerescue.org/donate.html

Good Luck, Everyone!

Jeanne

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BHFER Update 05/08/12

We hope everyone is having a great week. We are FINALLY getting some much needed rain – a good time for me to do an update and to share some pictures!

Baby Girl was recently moved into a paddock with Legacy, Nikole, and Classy. Legacy ran to welcome her – he’s quite charming!

And he did a great job – we thought they’d become best friends.

Then Nikole entered the picture and the rest has been history. Baby Girl adores hanging out with Nikole!

MoonShadow is doing better each day – he is quite animated at times now. He’s also pretty vocal. He got a much needed bath this past weekend. He is getting Thrive, a feed that was donated to him. I had the name and phone number of the donor written down and now I can’t find it! If Lisa is reading this – please call me!

Talk about needing a dentist – poor Estrella! The left side was as bad as the right. In the picture on the right below – the left tooth had been taken down to where it should be. Estrella is a very sweet Paso Fino that is looking for a home. She’s here at the rescue and has made friends with Peggy Sue.

The kids share a sprinkler. I’m glad to report that Gentleman is feeling pretty good and carrying himself much better!

Lady Jane – she always looks so regal!

Archer is a tall and strikingly handsome 7 year old Standardbred that is looking for a forever home. He hasn’t been at the rescue long and needs to put on some more weight and he needs to muscle up! But he is a very, very sweet boy that is in your pocket! We don’t think he’s had any training but he will be quick to learn. He’s up to date on everything. His adoption fee is only $200 – that doesn’t cover the amount of funds we have put into his rehab. But then again, it isn’t about money. It’s about the horse and the right forever home.

Colostrum we ordered from Rood & Riddle arrived today so we’re good there. Lacey and her baby are keeping us all waiting on a healthy and happy delivery.

Please don’t forget about the fundraiser – Lacey’s breeding date was June 11th, 2012.

And don’t forget about our Celebration of Life event which is to be held on May 27th here at the rescue. Please RSVP me at bhfer if you plan to attend!

And now we’re off to the City Council meeting where our daughter, Katie, is being presented an award for being high school student of the month!

Thank you all for your continued support – without you we couldn’t do what we do!

Sincerely,
Theresa
www.bhfer.org

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Colustrum Needed

We have not yet been able to find colostrum for Lacey’s yet to be born baby. We thought we had some but it didn’t work out.

Someone had emailed me a link to a colostrum replacer that could be bought online and I can’t find it. Does anyone have the link? I’d like to order today with overnight delivery. If you have the info please email me at bhfer.

Thanks!
Theresa

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MoonShadow 05/04/12

Last night was another calm night for MoonShadow which his good. He’s a good boy and is becoming more animated each day!

I think we’re over the hump and he’s going to be just fine! This was taken yesterday.

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