CJ – Beauty's Haven Farm and Equine Rescue Inc.

Betsy Rose, Donkey, Fundraising, Horse Updates, Rainbow Bridge, Veterinary Care, Volunteering

Hooficures, Dental, Studs to Geldings, Rainbow Bridge: January 10th – 15th 2014

January 10th, 2014

Maltilda’s Special Day

Dr. Julia Simonson worked on Matilda, an older Mammoth Mule, today. Matilda LOVED every minute of it! Matilda got chiropractic, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, and massage today.

After her session was finished, she did not want to move – she was so relaxed and looked so peaceful.

Dr. Julia and I were sitting on the bench at the front of the barn, talking, when Matilda finally did move. She turned around and looked as us and made the cutest little face as if to say “Thank you!”

January 11th

Dr. Julia checking Pistol today with help from Katherine and Elizabeth. He’s doing great. Yes, it took three people. LOL! He lives up to his name!

Bronson was gelded today and was a good patient. Katherine and Elizabeth assisted Dr. Julia. Katherine wants to be a vet – she truly appreciates all the hands on experience she gets here. Experiences are so valuable, IMO. It’s an honor to have students like Katherine participate and volunteer! Elizabeth and her daughter, Bri, came out to meet CJ and helped out, too, while they were here. Paul and Roxy stayed busy with many other things that needed to be done. Thanks to everyone!

CJ has a home! Elizabeth and Bri spent some time grooming and handling him and they all just clicked! CJ is usually shy of new faces. But not today! He totally enjoyed the time they spent with him. He will be a pasture pal to one other horse they have. A pretty pasture ornament to love on and watch. I’m very happy for him!

January 12th

I lost my cell phone yesterday, but thankfully, found it today. I cannot believe that it survived the storms!

Solace and Barbara today.

January 13th

Betsy Rose getting her hooficure.

Pistol is recovering nicely from his castration.

It was a busy day today and, unfortunately, I’m not feeling well – sore throat, congestion, earache, etc. I’m headed to bed very soon. Tomorrow is another busy day. Dr. Julia will be back to examine Solace and to review his blood work results. Bronson and Pistol are doing very well. Betsy Rose is moving better. Dr. Julia worked on her last week, she got a hooficure today, and tomorrow, Dr. Bess Darrow of Tune Ups Veterinary Equine Dentistry and Services will be here to check her and Solace and to do some others. Just wanted to say good night to everyone – I wish you all sweet dreams. We’ll have a new fundraiser starting tomorrow – we need help with these vet, farrier, and dental expenses.

January 15th

My day started out by spending some time with this grand old 34 year old mare – brushing her, giving her treats and hay, just talking to her. She was crippled and was no longer able to get around – she was tired. Dr. Tenant examined her yesterday and it was decided that the kindest, most humane and loving thing to do for the mare was to help her cross Rainbow Bridge. I stayed with her for awhile after she crossed. I bet there were many stories she could have shared. Run pain free, Chancey!

Dr. Bess Darrow of Tune Ups Veterinary Equine Dentistry and Services worked on a few of the horses yesterday. This is Santana. He was a good boy – he’s good about everything.

CaryLou, Harvey, Bronson, and Wally after getting full tummies.

Aaleyah Belle got her teeth done too. She was on the list the last time Dr. Bess came but she didn’t want to behave. She was good yesterday though. It’s hard to believe she’s 5 years old now. Here is a link to her diary – we picked up Aaleyah and her Mom on the day she was born – the very day that Eight Belles died. I named her IHO of Eight Belles. Aaleyah and her mom, Momma Sue, were going to be shot because Aaleyah had been born with a wry nose. https://bhfer.org/oldSite/old/aaleyah_diary1.htm

Magnum was a good boy for Dr. Bess too. He’s a bit older than we thought. He’s a little shy with new people. I was very happy that Lindsey was able to come and help Dr. Bess yesterday. Thanks Lindsey!

Have a wonderful Thursday, 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

01/16/2014/by Theresa Batchelor

Adoption, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care, Volunteering

CJ Has a Home and Updates on Many Others!

January 7th – 10th, 2014 Update

Betsy Rose got “the works” on Tuesday from Dr. Julia Simonson. Betsy Rose is always the perfect patient. Below is a video of part of her treatment – just watch those needles move! Her back right hip area was pretty stiff. I’ll be so glad when the cold is gone – its really hard on the older horses.

Dr. Julia worked on Betsy Rose in the much warmer feed room.

Betsy Rose having a little discussion with Dr. Julia. Dr. Julia adores this little mare – we all do!

Gentleman also got a massage and an acupuncture treatment which he really needed and enjoyed.

This is little Lily greeting Katherine. Welcome back Katherine and thank you for your volunteer time!

Mollie and Victoria are good friends.

Magnum and Me!

Big horses Magic, Santana, and Magnum. Many of the mini’s. And Bronson too.

CJ HAS AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET A POTENTIAL ADOPTIVE HUMAN ON SATURDAY! I’m so excited! He would be a pasture pal to another horse and he would be loved and cared for!

Pistol waking up from his “procedure” today.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

01/12/2014/by Theresa Batchelor

Fundraising, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

Solace, Mollie, Sisco, and Some Old Ones

December 30th, 2013

Many thanks to Karen and Steve – they picked up and delivered hay for us today! This is Karen meeting Mollie.

Mollie’s HR and RR are still above normal but they are getting better. She has more energy and is getting stronger.

This is where Mollie had a bed sore from struggling to try to get up the first few days. The sore has healed and her new coat is growing. It’s healthy and beautiful. If you tilt your head a little, and use your imagination, it’s in the shape of a heart!

I thought I got a better video today of Mollie, sorry, it’s not great but at least you can see how she is doing. She ran and played, did the tail in the air and neck thing that Arabians do, accompanied by snorting. She’s going to be ok.

Santana – THE perfect babysitter. He has TONS of patience! The mini’s take turns standing under him – it’s hilarious! That’s Harvey’s backside you see under Santana in this photo.

We have some horses that will be needing help in order to get some vetting and x-rays done. We need horse size Farnam Super Mask’s (double velcro) without ears. Between the sand, sun, and lime rock dust that we have here, most of the horses wear a mask and they have to be changed daily. We have enough of the long nose masks at this time.

Solace – he’s been laying down more than usual, not finishing all of his food, and looks like he just doesn’t feel well at times. He’s just not himself. We’d like to have a physical done – including blood work.

Sisco – he’s lame on the front right foot and needs x-rays. Sisco is a cancer survivor and an awesome horse. We’d like to find him a great forever home but we need to resolve this issue first. He’s a 1987 model. Sisco loves the mares and has no clue he’s over 15 yrs old.

CJ – he’s always had a bum left knee and is lame but he gets around pretty well but he will never be sound. We’d like to have the knee x-rayed. CJ needs a quiet home as a pasture pal where he won’t be as active as he is here. He forgets about his knee and runs a lot here – it’s simply not good for him. CJ is about 15 years young.

Cookie – I’d like to have the area where the cancer was removed near her left eye to be examined – there may be a new growth. She also needs her front feet x-rayed. Would anyone like to help with any of these needs? I’d like to get on Dr. Porter’s schedule and get it all done on the same day.

This is Little E, Sisco, and Gentleman in the photo. Matilda is under the tree in the background. These are our “old ones” that are simply amazing and are loved very much.

God bless and 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

01/05/2014/by Theresa Batchelor

Adoption, Betsy Rose, Horse Updates, Volunteering

Christmas Blessings and New Memories

December 25th – 28th, 2013

Santa was very good to the horses – treat stuffed stockings for everyone!

Trixie in her cute little “minion” outfit at Christmas. LOL

Ceri and Garan settled in well at their new home – it isn’t the same without them but they have their own human family now – just in time for Christmas!

December 27th

Our son, Joshua, finally made it home for Christmas!

December 28th

It was a busy day today but we did get to have some fun. The weather wasn’t great though.

ADORABLE!

Magnum is doing well but still needs to gain weight. We gave him another good bath today. He had many open sores on the sides of his face, chest, legs, and under his tummy when he got here a couple of weeks ago but they have mostly healed. His little buddy Pistol, the mini jack, will be gelded next week.

It’s a little dark but this is Molly watching GMan eat from the big bale of hay under the shelter. She’s feeling great and is all over the place. She swings her neck/head around just like an Arabian and is a joy to watch!

Beauty – it’s because of her that Beauty’s Haven “is”.

Cookie chilling in her stall. Paul was at the back of the barn taking inventory of donations of blankets, wraps, etc.

CJ ran and played today even though he is permanently lame and needs a home as a pasture pal where, ideally, there is only one or two other horses. Here, there are so many horses and anytime others start running, he wants to join in. He needs calm. It really bothers me when he tries to run – he’s lame and it makes him so uncomfortable. Please help us to find him a suitable home. No adoption fee.

Don’t forget to buy your Betsy Rose calendar before they are all gone! Just click on the link and it will take you to our store!

Have a great Sunday, 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

12/30/2013/by Theresa Batchelor

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