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A Donkey In The Mist!

July 5th…

Aaleyah Belle – she’ll never outgrow her love of sliming everyone.
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July 6th…

Bouie and Frodo – happy ponies!
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Classy is another special needs sanctuary horse.  She has a tracheotomy and arthritis issues in her front feet.  She’s a very sweet girl.
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July 7th…

Sisco is recovering nicely from his surgery. He’s still on stall rest but gets hand walked some. He’s going to beat this!  There is currently a Match Game going on to help him. Sisco 071416

July 8th…

A donkey in the mist! Whiskers is growing little bits each day. I’m sure he wishes he had another donkey to play with but JoJo and Jazzy are not nice to him.WhiskersMist 071416

July 9th…

Remember when JoJo got into the dishwasher detergent and had an early morning suds party all by himself? Growing up with JoJo has been a great experience – gotta love him! He was squeaky clean that day!
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Lucy and Sawyer – the odd couple.  🙂
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July 10th…

This morning on Frosty’s Knoll. It was beautiful!
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Barb took Sisco out for some hand grazing today. We still need help with his vet needs.  The GoFundMe currently includes a Match Game!  Please consider helping – no amount is too small.
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July 11th…

So thankful for the shade trees! Mishka loves standing under it – there is a mister at the top.
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The gap is continues to widen between 1st and 2nd place in the #MakeASplash contest. Unfortunately, you have to vote via Facebook. Your vote, once every 24 hours through July 31st is so greatly needed! And what will help even more is if you share amongst family and friends and ask them to vote and share as well.

We CAN do this with your help! We have never been fortunate enough to win anything close to $10,000. Although it is a constant and exhausting struggle trying to raise money and take care of the horses all day long, it is truly worth every moment, knowing that we are making a difference in the life of each and every equine that enters through our gates. We are Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, a place where ‘Life begins, again!’

Please remember to vote daily to help the horses of Beauty’s Haven win $10,ooo!
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Wishing everyone a wonderful day and thank you all, for your generosity, love and support.

#believe #vote #horserescue #makeasplash #bhfer #wecandothis #notgivingup

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Sisco’s Cancer Treatment – Match Game!

July 11th, 2016

There’s a Match Game that got started this morning in support of Sisco and other needs!
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Please help if you can.  No amount is too small and all donations are tax deductible.

#sisco #bhfer #donate #believe

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Sisco’s Treatment – He Needs Help

July 5th, 2016

Sisco came to us in 2013. A tumor (SCC) had been removed from beside his tail and, over the course of many weeks, Dr. Porter injected cisplatin. You can see the original tumor on Sisco’s page at https://www.facebook.com/Siscos-Story-277980622333541/ but its graphic. We knew the area could get worse again so we constantly monitor it. Sisco had done really well but recently the area did get worse. Today, the vet removed a good size chunk and injected cisplatin. Sisco is otherwise healthy and the vet feels confident that Sisco has many sunset years ahead of him. Sisco isn’t happy that he is on stall rest for a week and he will be a bit sore for a few days.

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Sisco needs your help – I don’t know what the final cost is going to be after the next couple of follow ups but I know we need to help with $905 for today. And I know we have had a couple of other unexpected expenses come up. We will likely start a GoFundMe tomorrow after we put together some numbers and have them double checked. Anyone that knows me, knows that I have a hard time asking for donations, but it’s how the rescue survives and we are in a pinch. Donations are down and that seems to happen when I don’t post updates as often as I normally do. I’d post more updates but I’m busy caring for the horses. It’s a frustrating predicament.

Please consider helping Sisco. Perhaps someone would like to kick off a Match Game?

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We have an auction that is over tomorrow at midnight – visit our auction page and see if there’s something you would like to bid on. Use Amazon.Smile when you shop and make us our charity of choice. Vote daily and share out to ask others to help us win $10K for the horses at http://wshe.es/65VvE5f1. Whatever you can do, we appreciate. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. We’ll get the GoFundMe up tomorrow. But if anyone would like to help Sisco, our PayPal is bhfer@earthlink.net. There are other ways to donate via our website at www.bhfer.org. Please mark your donation for “Sisco”. Thank you.

#‎Sisco‬ ‪#‎believe‬ ‪#‎bhfer‬ ‪#‎makeasplash‬ ‪#‎vote‬ ‪#‎donate‬ ‪#‎share‬ #horserescue

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Sawyer’s Seizures And Betsy Rose’s X-rays/Ultrasound

May 19th, 2016

I am happy to report that Sawyer had a comfortable night and a great appetite this morning.  He is most happy when Lucy is with him. I’m not sure happy Lucy is happy being a full-time best friend. But Sawyer gets fed multiple small meals a day and that is when Lucy will be able to go out and play while he eats.


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Mocha is obviously trying to think of some mischief to get into. lol

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May 20th
Betsy Rose got her acupuncture treatment yesterday by Dr. Julia. Today, a hooficure by Stephanie. Betsy is doing better but still has a ways to go. I just realized I never posted an update about her X-rays and ultrasound that were done back in April!


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Dr. Lugo did x-rays and an ultrasound on Betsy Rose when she came to us in June 2013 and found an old fracture in her pelvic area. She was in deplorable shape – she couldn’t even stand and had to live in a sling for the first 2 months after arrival. Her left side was weaker than the right. This past December, Betsy sustained an injury that set her back quite a bit when a vet was treating her for choke. She had to go back in the sling for a couple of weeks due to a tendon/ligament issue. Betsy Rose is fragile, she always will be, due to the severe neglect she endured and how it effected her body. And she is up there in age – 26ish. But she’s a known fighter with a love for life.
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Betsy was slowly getting better after the December injury but we weren’t comfortable with how slow the progress was and wanted to compare a new set of X-rays/ultrasound to her initial set so Dr. Lugo came back out and did them again. What we learned was that Betsy Rose re-injured the old injury. And with her left back hip/leg an issue, the right one works overtime and she pivots on her left vs using it properly. We hand walk her throughout the days and we walk her over noodles to get her to pick that leg/hip up. The acupuncture treatments help and Betsy gets red light therapy and massage. She would likely benefit from aqua therapy but that’s not an option. Some days she walks off much better than others but most days she’s stiff in that hip/leg and I’m worried about it becoming like a “frozen shoulder” only its a “frozen hip.” Someone suggested a Theraplate but I don’t have any experience with them to know if it would help. Does anyone have experience with a Theraplate?

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For those that don’t know Betsy Rose’s story you can read about it starting here: https://bhfer.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/pony-mare-update/. Betsy Rose survived against all odds – she never gave up and she’s encouraged many people in many ways. She’s loved, very much. She believes…

Just a quick update to let you know that Sawyer had a good day. I’m really relieved, and pleased, that he hasn’t had any more seizures.  He did get an acupuncture treatment by Dr. Julia which Lucy tried her best to help with.  lol

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Sawyer’s Seizure – He Needs Prayers

May 17th, 2016

9:21am
I don’t know why we are going through so many trials, but Sawyer needs prayers. Out of the blue he went down his morning and had some sort of seizure.  He appeared blind and in a panic.  He got slightly better and then he started running in circles to the point where he ran into the fence and a tree. The vet is on the way.

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10:31am
I gave Sawyer some sedation as prescribed by Dr. Ted Specht, the vet, who should be arriving at any moment. Thankfully, Sawyer has calmed down.
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11:03am
Dr. Ted is checking out Sawyer. He believes that this is a neurological issue but is unsure as to the cause. Some tests, including bloodworm, have been done.

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So once again, we are asking our incredible little village to keep yet another of our precious horses in your thoughts and prayers.  Sawyer is a sweet, elderly, wise pony with Cushing’s Disease that will live out his days here.  Thank you

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Aaleyah Belle – Home Again!

May 15th, 2016

9:21am
Thank you ALL for your good thoughts and prayers! WE BELIEVE AND GUESS WHAT???
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Aaleyah Belle is coming home today!
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2:13pm
Elizabeth and Bri have precious cargo on board – Aaleyah Belle is homeward bound!
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3:34pm
Big sigh of relief… Home!  As Aaleyah Belle once said “Never give up!”
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May 16th
Aaleyah Belle is doing well – thankfully! She really did grow up to be a big girl. I know Momma Sue is proud.
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Aaleyah Belle to the Hospital!

May 13th, 2016

10:01 am
Aaleyah Belle greeted me this morning by refusing breakfast and throwing herself on the ground wanting to roll. It wasn’t easy getting her up, but once we did so, we led her to the barn. The vet is on the way.  She received IV meds as directed by the vet and I’m doing red light therapy on her now. She’s relaxing and is no longer wanting to roll. Please continue to send good thoughts and prayers.
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11:24 am
The vet just left, so now, we wait and pray. Aaleyah Belle was tubed and oiled. She is comfortably resting in her stall and is waking up from sedation. Once she is awake, we will do some walking.  Please keep the good thoughts and prayers coming. If she becomes painful again, we will be going to the hospital.

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3:06 pm
Aaleyah got better but then it hit again out of the blue so we now need prayers to get her on the trailer – she’s refusing to load.

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3:55 pm
After much cajoling and praying, Aaleyah is finally in the trailer! More good thoughts and prayers please!!!! There is no one in this whole wide world who could ever convince me that the power of prayer does not work. And I just know that there are Angels walking amongst us who come and go in many forms. Aaleyah is on her way to the hospital at UF.

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5:28 pm
Aaleyah settled in at the University of Florida Vet Hospital and is being examined – they will do an ultrasound, bloodworm, rectal, etc.  We will update more later.

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MATCH GAME FOR AALEYAH  BELLE!

Three wonderful supporters have joined together to sponsor a $1,400 Match Game to assist with the veterinary bills and hospitalization of our beloved Aaleyah Belle!
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All donations up to $1,400 will be matched ~ $5 will become $10, $10 will become $20 and so on. Each and every donation is truly appreciated and please be assured that no donation is ever considered as being too small.

Donations are tax deductible and can be made via various means on our website at www.bhfer.org or via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘Veterinary Bills.’ If you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution.

Thank you all for your continued love and support and please keep our precious girl in your thoughts and prayers.

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Timmie’s Mother’s Day Present!

I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day! It’s been a pretty busy day here. But we do have some wonderful news to share – it was a super great Mother’s Day for Timmie and Foxy! They have been adopted and have settled into their forever home with Judy and Bill today!

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It’s really exciting – they will be doing some horse agility which I know they will love – especially Foxy!

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The girls are less than 15 minutes from the rescue – I love it when they are close by! We’ll post pictures and updates – no worries there! It’s always bittersweet when they leave and I never say good-bye. They are family, always. When they land here, it’s a new start for them. When they leave here for their new home, it’s never ‘The end’ of the story – it’s only a new chapter in their lives!

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We are so happy for Timmie and Foxy! I bet they think they are in heaven! No, they don’t live on beautiful grass like this 24/7, although I’m sure they would like to. They do, however, enjoy exploring their new home including the play area.

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Timmie’s right eye sustained an injury a couple of days before they went home, but Judy and Bill have been super about taking care of it and keeping us updated. I truly feel the girls are more comfortable in a home of their own where they get more one on one attention. Please send good thoughts to help Timmie’s eye heal quickly.

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Matilda’s Eye Injury Update

We are happy to report that Matilda’s eye is doing much better! The swelling has gone down a lot – she can actually see out of it!

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‪#‎ComeToTheirRescue‬ ‪#‎ASPCA‬ ‪#‎HelpaHorse‬ ‪#‎believe‬ ‪#‎Matilda‬ ‪#‎bhfer‬ ‪#‎CelebrateLife

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Matilda’s Eye Injury Update

Matilda, a senior mammoth mule, sustained an injury this morning that looked pretty bad.  It was obvious the eye lid was ripped apart but we couldn’t tell if the eye had been injured.

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Dr. Specht came out and treated it and, fortunately, the eye is ok.

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After 2 hours and over a dozen stitches the injury looks much better – Dr. Specht did a great  job!Matilda Better

Now we hope and pray it holds and heals nicely.  Matilda will have at least a couple of follow-up visits from the vet and we’ll update on her healing process over the next few days.

It’s been a long day and believe me when I say we’re all ready to call it a day here.

Thank you all for your support!

#ComeToTheirRescue #ASPCA #HelpaHorseDay #Believe

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