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Oscar, Cookie, and Others and Adoption Follow Ups

February 10th – 12th 

Monday, February 10th
We are so proud of our horses!  This mare has come so far in the care of her adoptive family – she recently won an event at the local speed show and it was the first time she had even been ridden outside of her paddock!  When she was adopted, she didn’t even want to be touched.  Congratulations Raven (Mia) and Brigitte!  Brigitte you and your family have worked wonders with her – thank you!

Cookie needs help! I call her my little “cow” in a loving way – the markings on her face are just unique. But she has been battling cancer for months now.  We are trying to save her eye.  Dr. Porter will be here on Thursday but we need to raise funds for her treatment.

Solace today. He was feeling ok. Thankfully.

Starlight – another of our rescued horses! Starlight and Jordan take great care of each other at Sprouses Corner Ranch! We are so proud of them and their accomplishments!

Oscar actually got up ON HIS OWN ACCORD this morning!  I knew last night when we went to roll him over, that it would be soon – he started kicking out with his back legs!  He’s only did it one time, but we’re hopeful he’ll continue to improve.  We do have a little setback as he may have some sort of infection going on.  Dr. Julia examined him this evening and we’re waiting for blood work to come back.

You can see Oscar didn’t feel well yesterday.  He hasn’t yet laid down again.  But hopefully, he’ll be able to continue to get up on his own.  He visited with Bill and Blodwyn today.

Wednesday, February 11th
Mahogany and Eliza are feeling a little better each day.  They will be getting hooficures tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 12th Oscar is all tucked in for the night. He hasn’t been able to get up on his own again. His blood work results from yesterday’s test came back and he has been started on antibiotics. He does have a good appetite and is drinking. But he has a long way to go. Please keep him in your prayers.  This is Bonnie giving some meds tonight before we got him back up.

We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit equine rescue organization that operates totally off of donations from the public – we are not funded by County, State, or Federal funds. Please consider making a one time or automatic monthly donation to help us to help the horses. Funds are needed for vetting, farrier needs, hay, grain, dental needs, equipment maintenance, and there is so much more. There are various ways to donate – visit our “Donate” page on our website. Our mailing address is PO Box 53, Morriston, FL 32668. Our PayPal address is theresa. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. Please share us with friends, family, and co-workers – it takes a village! Thank you!

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

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Updates on Many Horses, Volunteers, and Poker Ride

February 1st – 3rd, 2014

Joanne Kelley and Elaine visited yesterday – it was so nice to meet them! Putting names to faces and introducing the horses is something I truly enjoy! I probably talked way too much! LOL

Joanne wanted to get slimmed by the famous Aaleyah Belle – well, she got it ok!

All of the little boys wanted to be the first to say “Hello!”

Indy and Baby Ray are doing great!

Betsy Rose is almost looking a little chunky.

Solace wasn’t feeling so very good today. Hopefully it is just a change in weather.

Cookie is such a sweet girl. I’m not liking what I’m seeing in her eye though. Hopefully Dr. Porter can get out to the farm in the next few days.

Bella is doing better at her foster home with Kim Furse. She’s been started on a new protocol for her respiratory issues which are better. Bella is happy getting more one on one attention at Kim’s and she has a best friend mare named Winnie!

Don’t forget….

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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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

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Christmas Blessings and New Memories

December 25th – 28th, 2013

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

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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!

Christmas 2013

December 28th

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

Ride

Ride

ADORABLE!

Betsy Rose

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.

Magnum

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!

Molly and Gentleman

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

Beauty

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

Cookie

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.

CJ

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!

Calendar 2013

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

 

 

 

 

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Dental Day for CJ – Update on Matilda, Cookie, CaryLou, Betsy Rose

November 13th – 14th, 2013

Dr. Bess was here yesterday and got a few horses done – including CJ. He needs sponsors – would anyone like to be a monthly or one time sponsor to help him?

CJ and Dr. Darrow - Happy Teeth!

Is Betsy Rose not adorable? She has a pink blankie for inside use and another pink one for outside use (Thank you Tammie Curtis and Tania Young)! And Betsy has a sheet – she’s all set for the cold! Her beautiful wreath in the background was made and gifted by Christy Flower! Thank you Christy!

Betsy Rose

CaryLou – he’s still a hoot! The mini’s all have the fuzzies and are well insulated for the cold.

This is Matilda – she is about 18 years old. Would anyone like to help us to help her? Her rehab is going well – when she arrived a few weeks ago, she was very thin and she had a few other issues. Her teeth are worn down to almost nothing. She eats a LOT and gets a soft mash 3 times a day. Below is a “before” picture and a current picture. Please consider helping us to help Matilda with a one time donation or recurring monthly donation. Our PayPal address is theresa. Other ways to donate can be found on our website at www.bhfer.org. No amount it too small. Thank you! PS – if you donate to help Matilda, please annotate it on your donation or send me a PM.
Matilda

Matilda is doing really well – she is a very sweet girl that everyone just adores. Love those long ears!

Matilda

Betsy Rose soaking up the sun. I wanted to curl up next to her.

Betsy Rose

Cookie this morning. Hard to believe it was so cold last night and early this morning.

Cookie

Baby Ray left the hospital today! He’s amazed the wonderful people at the hospital with his slow but steady recovery. Please, continue to pray for his continued recovery.

Baby Ray Leaving the Hospital

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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Cookie’s Cancer and the Peanut Festival

October 4th – 5th, 2013

Friday

Unfortunately, it appears that the SCC has returned under Cookie’s eye. She needs to go back to the hospital and will likely need another surgery – she may end up losing the eye but it could be worse. And if she does lose her eye, well, most horses adjust well.

Terri and her husband are taking great care of Cookie and Divinity – we appreciate them very much. They have agreed to continue to foster the girls for as long as needed.  This is a true blessing and we can’t thank them enough. Anyone who has visited the rescue, can tell you we have very little shade which is what these two girls need (and each need a stall). Terri is home 24/7 to care for them.

Cookie and Divinity

I have to ask for help with another surgery for Cookie. We won’t know how much is needed until she is evaluated but it will be at least $900. If they have to remove the eye, it will be more. If anyone would like to help Cookie, please make a note on your donation that it’s for Cookie. Thanks everyone.

Cookie

Cookie

Divinity

Divinity

 

 

Betsy Rose

Betsy Rose

Saturday

Happy Saturday Everyone!

Williston Peanut Festival Fundraiser

Williston Peanut Festival Fundraiser

Jamie and Lynn did a great job getting us all set up at the Williston Peanut Festival this morning! Thank you to all who came out to visit us at our booth – there were a lot of nice items for sale and raffle!

Our booth at the 2013 Williston Peanut Festival!

Peanut Festival Fundraiser

Peanut Festival Fundraiser

Many beautiful items were donated to help us raise funds for the horses!

Peanut Festival Fundraiser

Peanut Festival Fundraiser

The Peanut Festival was a great success! We raised approximately $400!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Betsy Rose and Friends

Betsy Rose and Friends

Sometimes Betsy’s friends have to stay in her suite when the Boston Terriers are out for their own safety!

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

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Betsy Rose and Cookie Update

August 14th, 2013

Betsy Rose had a good day yesterday. She is now out of her sling for about 14 hours each day! Dr. Bess Darrow (Tune-Ups Equine Dentistry) will be here later today to wore a bit more on her teeth and then she should be able to graze which I know she will love! She pretty much has quit even trying to graze – she can’t grind her teeth to chew so she’s and working for nothing. LOL She’s a smart pony!

This Afternoon:

Betsy Rose did great for Dr. Bess! As soon as the sun goes down, she’ll be out of her sling and we’ll see how she does on grass. It will be the first time in years that she’ll be able to actually grind/chew. The heat has been horrid today, so we left her in the sling with fans and the mister on her. She is, totally, spoiled.

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Betsy Rose – seeing is believing!  She’s like a little lawn mower! She hasn’t picked her head up since she realized she can actually chew and swallow!!! She brings back flashbacks of good times when our human kids were growing up! The many “firsts” that we experienced! Little things that mean so much.

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Cookie received a package yesterday with some nice surprises! She LOVES getting presents! Thank you Kathy Malloy, Donna Trest, Becca Bazhaw Mead and the Equine Cancer Society! And many thanks to everyone who helped Cookie via the raffle by the Equine Cancer Society! Cookie is doing wonderful. Now, let’s pray she continues to do well and that Divinity will follow in her footsteps and do well also! Uh oh – I was just told that more packages have arrived!

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Oh my gosh look at this!!!!! Cookie got a beautiful and personalized fly mask that provides extra protection from the sun which was made by Equinesunvisor.com! Thank you Becca and the Equine Cancer Society!!!

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Before calling it a day I’d like to ask everyone to include Divi in your prayers tonight. Tomorrow afternoon, she will be going to the hospital. I pray for a good prognosis and many more happy years ahead for her.

The horses depend on us and we need to depend on others to make this possible. We are not funded by any County, State, or Federal governments. Donations can be made by various methods via our website: theresa Thank you!

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 & 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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