Paso Update 1/29/12

Below are a few pictures from today. Carla went out to feed this afternoon and Jacky and Tres helped – it was a pleasure to meet more people that are willing to help. I went out with hubby to take more hay and I wanted to spend a little time with the horses while hubby did a few minor repairs.

The structures in the back of the horses are not on the property.

The group with the gray mare was much calmer this afternoon.

These two mares stick together much of the time. They are both starting to enjoy touch – at least on their noses and sides of their face. I really enjoy just sitting with them and getting to know them – the time goes by too quickly!

Here are some of the horses a few days ago – the hay they were eating looked like cow hay.

Yesterday they got some very nice hay which they love!

And today we took more hay. The temps are going into the 30’s tonight – I think they will appreciate the hay very much.

Carla has graciously accepted the task of compiling a list of people that would like one or more of the horses – as well as to coordinate volunteers to cover morning and afternoon feed shifts. Carla can be reached at pasofinorehome. Our priority over the weekend was to get hay/grain to the horses, get the studs out of their stalls for awhile so they could get some fresh air and graze while their stalls could be cleaned, to clean waterers, and to make minor repairs to fencing, gates, to put together a core team of volunteers to help to manage the many tasks, etc. Horses will be catalogued over the next few days – please be patient because it won’t be an easy task. These mares out in the paddocks have not been handled in a long, long time.

It’s really a wonderful thing – people coming together to help those that can’t help themselves. These horses appreciate everything done for them and we appreciate everyone helping us to help them – we couldn’t do it without help from others. Where there was little light in many of their eyes only a few days ago – the light is getting brighter each day and it’s such a great feeling and rewarding thing to experience! They will come around and enjoy human touch again. They will find wonderful forever homes. It may take time, patience, and resources – but with help from others we’ll do our best to make it happen. Thank you all!

God bless and we hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead!

Sincerely,

Theresa

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

A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

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Harley Update

Tried to get an update out earlier today but I’m having computer problems that are still not totally resolved. So, this is a quick update to share good news about Harley – Dr. Ryan was out to examine his eye today.

“But I don’t want Dr. Ryan or anyone poking around my eye anymore! It’s better and I want it to stay that way! I’m not moving!!”

I told to Harley that Dr. Ryan was there to look at his eye and hopefully would remove the lavage and that he may not have to get the eye meds any longer. I explained to him that it wouldn’t hurt and that if he would cooperate it would get done much faster. That’s all it took – a simple explanation and request and then he complied!

“Ok Dr. Ryan – I’m ready for this shower thing in my eye to come out – I really am tired of the meds. If you take it out I’ll lower my head for you, ok?” J

Well – the eye looks good! Harley was very happy to get the lavage out an I’m happy that I don’t have to medicate his eye any longer. And I’m very happy that it appears that they got all of the cancer! Only time will tell – but it really does look good!

It’s only because of help from others that we were able to help Harley – thank you all for caring about this wonderful horse! God bless you all!

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Baby Ray and Legacy

Here are some pictures taken of Baby Ray and Legacy spending some time together before Baby Ray left this past Friday.

Silver Belle, Amadeus, Baby Ray, Legacy, Aaleyah Belle – all running and playing.

The return trip. Legacy pretty much always let Baby Ray run ahead of him when they would play – like he was big brother.

Six out of eight legs off the ground!

A little one on one time with Baby Ray before leaving.

This is one of the hardest things to do – letting them go. But this is what we want for all of them. Baby Ray is at wonderful foster home where he will get training, lots of TLC, and this will likely lead him to a forever home. Baby Ray will always be a part of us, a part of the rescue, a part of many human hearts.

And now a trip down memory lane…

Our darling, brave, strong, lovable Baby Ray. He came home in our mini-van. Malnourished, blind, and very sad.

He was so depressed – he wanted his mommy. So, we found her and brought her home. Baby Ray found peace and contentment and grew stronger.

Then we raced against time to get him stronger (mentally and physically) for surgery – his odds were better if it could be done before he was 6 months old.

Arriving at UF for his initial examination. He was a very brave boy at the hospital for his surgery.

Baby Ray and Legacy’s first time playing together – December 2009. And their first birthday celebration in May 2010!

Casper trying to keep up with “his boys.”

And they continued to grow and have fun together.

Still growing! And their first lesson in loading – they actually went for a ride around the block – Legacy was in front.

And then there were the water games – they both love water! Baby Ray would often try to get Legacy up when he wanted to nap.

Our baby boys have grown up. While Baby Ray is now at a foster home getting lots of TLC and training, Legacy is still here and is in line for training. I know when the time is right they will both make their forever humans very proud. Their original owners had thrown them away like they were trash. Although they arrived here separately as babies, each was alone and very sick from neglect, they never gave up and we never gave up on them. They overcame all odds. They are precious and priceless and always will be – I will always be very proud of them.

And I thank all of you for being there to support us and what we do – helping those that can’t help themselves. Miracles do happen – God bless you all!

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