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An Update on MANY!

August 4th – 5th, 2013

Some of the horses got much needed baths this past weekend thanks to Wanda Sue Malphurs, her daughter, Martina, and son, Caleb!  Look at the pretty horses!  

Ceri – a really sweet 20 yr old Arabian mare.

Classy – a Sanctuary pony.  She has a permanent trach and front feet issues.

Bella – this is Starbucks mom.  She’s available for adoption.  Very, very sweet girl.

And this is a Clydesdale named Genesis – a Sanctuary horse.  One of his eyes was removed a few months ago and the other has early stage of glaucoma.  The vets say he will likely lose that eye within the next 5 years.  He came to us several months ago with sores on all of his legs.  We were able to get the front ones cleared up.  But the back ones needed some extra attention which Jenny has been diligently giving them and they are much better!  He has a scrotal hernia and a suspected cancer spot that we monitor.  He’s a gentle giant.

Peggy Sue got a hooficure yesterday.  Betsy Rose was happy to give up the sling for awhile.  Peggy Sue is a Sanctuary mini.  She has issues with her back left leg which is basically straight and can’t bend due to an injury years ago when giving birth.  She’s a sweetheart.  We do keep close eye on her.  Sometimes, if she lays on the wrong side, she can’t get up and needs assistance.

Betsy Rose just before being tucked back into the sling last night.  Like me, she was tired!  She stayed out for about 3 hours this yesterday evening.  She hardly coughed any on Monday and her edema is almost gone and her nasal discharge is better too.

We could use some prayers today for Solace, Amy, and Betsy Rose.  Solace had a temp this am and appeared to be trying to choke.  It seems to have cleared and his temp is coming down.  He’s in a stall under fans.  Amy was trying to colic but seems better.  Betsy Rose is coughing some.  It’s too busy here today!

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

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Betsy Rose and the Boys

July 27th – 28th, 2013

We took Betsy Rose out for a walk on Saturday morning. Things were a bit busy because the fly mister system is being installed. She was startled by something and jumped away too fast and fell down. We took advantage of the situation and let her take a good nap. When she woke up, we had someone on all sides of her and with little help, she hopped up! Out of the bad of going down, came the good of a great nap and the encouragement of getting up! Her journey to recovery brings back good memories of watching our kids learn to walk and even when they learned to ride a bike. There where bumps along the way, but that’s what it took for them to learn to thrive on their own. We are very proud of our kids and their accomplishments and we are proud of Betsy Rose, too!

“Mommy Theresa can you make the others be quiet for a bit? Betsy Rose is FINALLY taking a nap and I don’t want her to be disturbed.” Freckles is such a considerate friend!

Betsy Rose had a great Sunday – she is slowly gaining strength. Freckles is always close by cheering her on. She is still adorable.

Betsy Rose did take a couple of good naps today. I’m looking forward to the day when she can stay out of the sling. I think she’s going to be a little mare that can be quite opinionated!

Garan came to the rescue today. He had been staying at a foster home but not putting on weight like we think he should. He’ll be going on the same feed schedule as Gentleman, Little E, and Solace. He’s a magnificent registered Arabian gelding that is looking for a forever home. It took a couple of hours, but the boys finally settled down and now Garan is grazing next to the rest of them.

Harvey got to play with the boys! CaryLou looks funny – he was playing under the sprinkler. Humans coming to Beauty’s Haven beware – the boys are all together! Enter their paddock at your own risk! LOL!

CaryLou and Harvey play games. Wally tries to ignore Harvey. I have to wonder what Gracie thinks about all of this. She’s got the patience of a Saint! However, she has double barreled Harvey a few times this past week – he’s getting a bit too frisky and I’m concerned about her getting his kneecap. Letting him out with the boys likely brings her some relief.

Solace watching Harvey while waiting for dinner.

Horses at the end of a rainbow – proof that they really are a treasure!

Have a great week!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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Betsy Rose, Solace, Mo, & the Minis

July 24th – 25th, 2013

Solace has an infection that is believed to originate from a cracked tooth all the way in the back of his mouth.  The infection may have made its way to his sinus’.  He will be going to the hospital today – we’ll see what more x-rays show and go from there.

This is Solace the day he arrived back in December 2012. Imagine how thin he was without the unhealthy winter coat.

It seemed to take forever with Solace at the hospital today.  They did a dental exam, blood work, x-rays, and scoped him.  What they found is an almost perfect 3/8″ hole in the top of his mouth that goes into his sinus cavity.  We need to continue to monitor him as we have been and treating his symptoms.  He’s a good boy.  At least he didn’t have to have any teeth pulled.  Solace getting x-rays.

Solace being scoped.

This is Betsy Rose introducing Freckles to Dr. Bess.  She’s very proud of her little friend! Dr. Bess wants to give Betsy a couple more weeks before sedating her to get to her horrible back teeth. Betsy Rose is gaining weight nicely.  She’s a captivating little mare that makes us all smile.  “Hi Dr. Bess! Freckles here – up here!!!  I hang out with Betsy Rose all of the time – were BFF!  She’s doing really good and everyone is so good to her – she’s loved!  She appreciates everyone and everything done for her.  She’s told me more than once that she’s more than thankful that she was given another chance – she loves life!”

Dr. Bess was totally in awe of the gifts that Betsy Rose has received! And she thinks Freckles is great!

Betsy Rose was a bit more lively today than she was the first time Dr. Bess met her.

Betsy Rose enjoyed her walk yesterday.  After grazing a bit, she wanted to nap.  So we let her.  She pretty much gets what she wants.  LOL  She is a tiny little girl that has a huge heart – she makes us all smile.  Betsy Rose is simply amazing and adorable!  She needs to build muscle and she is – it’s hard to tell looking at the pictures – but she is.  Slow and steady…  Yes, Betsy Rose is still thin but she’s put on a good amount of weight.  She is more steady on her feet each day.  She’s a fighter that believes she can – and she will!

Beautiful even when taking a rest.

I will be so happy for Betsy Rose when she is able to stay out of the sling.  It’s going to take a bit more time but I’ll know when the time is right.  She’s come a long way.

Betsy Rose. I think her name is just perfect. When I met her the name “Betsy” came to mind. I rubbed her forehead and saw the “design” on it and thought about rose bushes that my mom used to grow. Silly, I guess. But I like it and I think she does too!

Betsy Rose – what more can I say?  She’s simply adorable!

The new flymasks are here!  Look at these boys – they are styling!

Harvey and Gracie.  Harvey is growing like a weed!  Dr. Lugo really did a great job putting Harvey’s little kneecap back where it should have been.

This is Mo.  He’s a 13 yr old Arabian gelding that is looking for a forever home.  He’s got a really great personality and a bit of brio – if only I were younger.  I just adore Arabians! Mo is smart and he loves to please.  Dr. Bess did his teeth yesterday.

Have a great night, everyone.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://bhfer.org  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 
 
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Betsy Rose & Cookie Update

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

Betsy Rose loves it when she gets new surprises! This past weekend, she opened up presents to find a beautiful halter/lead from Connie Parr and Chance’s Miniature Horse Rescue and Healing Tree shampoo from Lisa Bailey! She also got EquiSpot from Cathy Cook and Equine Zyme Plus and colostrum from Jessica Lynn (Earth Song Ranch)! Freckles was so happy for Betsy Rose! Freckles enjoys watching Betsy Rose check out her gifts – we do too! Thank you all!

“Check it out Freckles! Look at all of these wonderful presents! And a card too! I feel really special!”

She’s smiling!

Betsy Rose and Freckles are best of friends. They are great together!

Getting ready to take Cookie to the hospital. She will be fine – they will get all the SCC and she will live a long, healthy and happy life!

Cookie settled in at the hospital. She’s not liking it there, but hopefully, she will be coming home tomorrow evening. If not, then Wednesday morning. Please pray that all goes well tomorrow with her surgery and that all of the cancer is removed and this will be the last of it.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 

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BHFER Tuesday & Wednesday Update

The walk Betsy Rose took last night was 185′ long and she did it on her own (with spotters)!

Look how happy she is – we were all happy! After she got going, she felt good enough to try to walk a bit faster but she tripped and thankfully, we caught her. She recovered and took a rest and then kept going. She’s a very smart little mare with a huge determination!

Remember Gypsy, the mare that was going to be fed to big cats because she was dangerous? I adored this mare. Here is a link to her story when she first arrived at Beauty’s Haven.

Gypsy

We would never knowingly adopt out a horse that is dangerous. Well, being around horses, there is always a chance for danger. But Gypsy is a loving and beautiful soul. Someone just needed to listen to her and communicate with her in a non threatening way and show her that having a relationship with a human could be a good thing. I spent some time on the ground with her – a few short sessions a day over a few weeks is all it took. She wasn’t mean or anything of the sort. As suspected, she was just misunderstood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TILUIjO2YlM

She went to her adopted home many weeks ago and she is adored!

The boys will be able to play together in a couple of months. Soon, we will have a castration day before it gets hotter. All 3 will get snipped.

Next week will be busy – and a bit stressful. Solace is tentatively scheduled to go to the hospital on Thursday, June 25th, to have his cracked tooth extracted – it’s all the way in the back of his mouth. Dr. Porter did x-rays and it appears to be cracked. This could be the source of infection that leads to his sinus. The estimate was $450. We have received $200 thus far and need an additional $200. Would anyone like to help with this need? The top picture was what he looked like when he arrived this past December – another horse that would not have lasted much longer. The picture on the bottom was recently taken.

 

Dr. Ryan was out to look at a spot just under Cookie’s left eye – it’s that dreaded “C” word – squamous cell carcinoma. Cookie is tentatively scheduled to go to the hospital on Monday to have it surgically removed. It does not appear that the eye itself has been compromised and we are very thankful for that. She had been adopted out but came back a few months ago. If anyone would like to help to sponsor Cookie’s surgery and aftercare please let me know – we need to raise $1000 – $1200.


Update: Solace’s surgery is taken care of – thank you everyone! Now we need to get Cookie’s cancer taken care of. SCC is an aggressive cancer and the sooner the surgery the better. Donations can be called directly into Peterson & Smith at 352-237-6151 to help Cookie. Please mention that the donation is for Cookie.

Please consider making a tax deductible donation to help us to continue to help the horses. No amount is too small. Donations can be sent to my PayPal address: theresa or made various ways via the “Donate” page of our website:  www.bhfer.org

Thank you all for your love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 

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Donks At The Stairs and More!

July 14th – 15th, 2013

Sunday: Betsy Rose has been with us 4 weeks today (she arrived June 14th). She was too weak to stand the day she arrived and for a few days after. The sling has been her life line. It’s taken a lot of time and effort but she is now able to take short walks out of the sling. She needs to build muscle and stamina. She has a long rehab ahead of her but that’s ok – we believe in her! Her positive “can-do!” attitude is helping her every step of the way – we’re very proud of her baby steps!

This photo was taken a couple of days after her arrival. She was too weak to stand or to hold her head up.

Betsy Rose still stays in the sling but we take her out for a few minutes multiple times each day (weather permitting) for some physical therapy.

Betsy Rose has a full cataract in her right eye and sees shadows. She has a small cataract in her left eye. She has great hearing – the door to the feed room squeaks just a tad and when she hears that she perks up and asks for room service!

With all of the real grass around the house to eat why does Penny still insist on trying to eat the fake grass door mat?

After tossing the mat she decided we don’t need a boot cleaner at the bottom of the stairs either. So she picked it up and carried it away!

Our daughter, Katie, with CaryLou – everyone loves this little guy! We are naughty here – we teach the horses to give kisses!

Ariel and Celesta will be going to their new home on Monday. It’s always bittersweet when horses go to their new homes – but this is what we do. I’m very glad they will be staying together. I call Celesta my “little reindeer” because she loves to try to take off like she’s about to fly a sleigh! She is a lap baby but she’s getting too big for that!

It was pouring rain in this picture with the sun shining down on our boys!

Cookie and Ruby on Sunday.

New hats and t-shirts are available to help BHFER! The hats are military style and adjustable – they are adorned with genuine Swarovski crystals. The t-shirts are printed with glitter vinyl and have genuine Swarovski crystals sprinkled thru out. We have limited sizes available right now but will have more available soon. For those of you that have questions, please feel free to contact Valerie at markettest@bhfer.org and for those of you that don’t – place your orders thru the BHFER store! We are confident that you will love these new items and appreciate your support in helping BHFER, continue to help animals in need – 100% of the proceeds go to helping the horses! To order visit our online store at http://bhfer.bigcartel.com/ This initial production is a “test” run so to speak and we will have more available soon.

Have a great day, Everyone!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 

 

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Betsy Rose & Solace – Looking Good

July 11th, 2013

Betsy Rose out for a short walk this evening. Her walk was short – we were both tired.  There is a new short video of her on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7S4fyctZhk

I made the mistake of opening the vet bill for last month.  We need help with Celesta’s vet bill and for Solace to go to the hospital for oral extraction (est. $450).  Antibiotics haven’t worked. Well, they likely did but the issue is back… again.  Yesterday he had a snotty nostril again and a temperature – this needs to be taken care of.

Solace on Sunday

If anyone would like to help, donations can be made in various ways – here
is a link to our “Donate” page www.bhfer

One method is snail mail to PO Box 53, Morriston, FL 32668.
Our PayPal address is theresa.

No amount is too small and all donations are tax deductible. Thank you for any and all help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekend Update – It Was A Busy One!

July 8th, 2013

Betsy Rose this morning after another meal. Freckles is always with her. Rest and food is what she needs. And some exercise. She gets walked throughout the day.

Trying to convince Betsy Rose she needs a nap is getting harder to do! At the end of this conversation Betsy Rose ended up talking Barbara into giving her an apple. Freckles could not believe it!

“Treat please! One for Freckles too!”

Hope this brings about many smiles! [youtube http://youtube.com/w/?v=v3rtTOhDAUE&feature=youtu.be]

Solace yesterday. He’s another miracle horse! https://www.facebook.com/ItsAllAboutSolace?fref=ts

CaryLou was playing in the sprinkler!

CaryLou and Wally – adorable!

Harvey smiling for the camera! “Mommy Theresa don’t forget me! Take my picture!”

Celesta is beautiful! She is so happy to be out of her stall. Poor Harvey has a couple more weeks.

She is into everything!

Barbara and Katherine spoiling Ruby. Ruby stays in because she has pink skin and she burns.

A hot and humid day. Kylie is mowing and I love the smell of freshly cut grass. I wish all of the paddocks were this green.

Have a great week, everyone!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 

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CaryLou’s a Hoot! Betsy Rose is Adorable!

How adorable is Betsy Rose? Extremely!

This is Betsy Rose with a new volunteer – Welcome Sylvie!

And here is CaryLou aka ‘The Little Tank!

Wishing Everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! Have a safe and fun filled day everyone!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

 

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Betsy Rose, Freckles, Little E, Mini’s and More

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Betsy Rose and Freckles had a great night. At 2 am Kitty Cat was sitting on the corner of the sling looking up at Freckles (she’s out of reach) and the 3 of them seemed to be having a conversation. LOL!

Betsy Rose loves her meals and Freckles is always close by!

Siesta time for Betsy Rose and Freckles!

Betsy Rose is up to about 251 lbs from about 245! This is really good! It doesn’t sound like much but it is. It took her body some time to start absorbing nutrients – her gut was irritated by a lot of sand she had ingested. She is being fed a diet she can actually eat. And she was so weak I’m sure she burned needed calories easily struggling to get up when she was down. Baby steps are good.

It’s really great to see Celesta out laying in the grass!

Little E. A very wise 30+ year old Arabian gelding.

Nevada. Simply handsome!

Sisco watching over his mares today. He is doing great and no signs of tumors!

I had an interview with Ocala Magazine this morning which went well – I’m feeling good about it. It won’t be published until September so it gives us something to look forward to. Have a great night, everyone!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

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