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Cowboy Takes the Lead

Cowboy, the newest member of our little herd, is in the lead after receiving the most valentines!

And, although Valentine’s Day is just one day away, there is still time to send a valentine to your favorite Beauty’s Haven critter. Just send us the name of the horse, mule, donkey, dog or feline who you wish to be your Valentine, together with a suggested donation of $25 and click on the ‘Donate’ button below! If you are unable to donate $25 at this time and would still like to send a virtual valentine to one of our ‘Velvet Nosers,’ any amount would be so very much appreciated as well. Of course, if you wish to send a valentine to more than one member of our beloved little herd, that too, would make each and every one so very happy and grateful indeed!

Our little herd members & the number of valentines each has received is as follows:

Aaleyah Belle (2), Addi(2), Amira (2), Bae (2), Beau (2), CaryLou (1), Cowboy (3), Danni (2), Ebony (1), Elka (2), Ford (2), Jazzy (2), JoJo (2), Jo (2), Kalista (2), Lily (1), Lucy (1), Luiji (1), Magic (2), Mo (2), Peaches (2), Sassy (1), Tobias (2), Valley Girl (2), Walker (2), Warrior (1), Willow (2), Shadow (1), Allie (1), Oreo (1), & Pearle (1)

You will receive a copy of your virtual valentine, together with a message from your special recipient, via email, if you are not on social media.

Happy Valentine’s Day and thank you for your love and support!

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A Very Proud Cowboy

Cowboy is doing so much better! He had his first hooficure on January 1st, after which he walked off like a new and very proud horse. Cowboy’s coat was absolutely horrible upon arrival, as were his almost bare tail-head and mane, so he was treated with Coat Defense Powder–a truly amazing product–which greatly relieved his itchy skin. As a result, new hair growth has now appeared on his tail-head, mane and face, which he had previously rubbed off prior to his arrival at Beauty’s Haven. Cowboy’s diet and supplements have also helped tremendously and he has gained some much-needed weight.

Dr. Alex was here on Monday to remove the sores or growths from Cowboy’s legs. Afterward, he was not at all a happy camper about remaining in his stall in order to heal. Cowboy’s bandages were changed yesterday, during which time, his legs looked quite good. We are so thankful to Pat and Emily for helping with this chore. We now anxiously await the results of his biopsy.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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Valley Girl & Cowboy

Cowboy is such a very sweet soul who is becoming much more animated each and every day as you can see in the video by clicking on the image above. A proper diet, most certainly, does the body good!

The vet was out yesterday to check on Cowboy’s progress, and I’m happy to report that he is better overall, including his heart. Most of the open sores on his body have healed (with the exception of the large sores on his ankles), and his coat and skin are healthier. Blood and fecal tests were repeated and we hope to have those results later today. We felt it best to wait another week before performing a biopsy on his ankle sores as well as having his teeth done, until he is a bit stronger for sedation. Until his teeth are done, we will continue giving him a mash several times a day, which he truly loves, as well as chopped forage. While temperatures were in the 70’s yesterday, they were predicted to dip into the 20’s during today’s early morning hours, together with high winds, so Cowboy, as well as other members of our beloved herd, were tucked into their cozy blankets last night.

The vet also x-rayed Valley Girl’s feet once again due to her chronic founder and Cushing’s, as she had been having a tough time this past week. Thankfully, her second round of x-rays were better than expected. She did blow an abscess in her front right foot a few days ago and another abscess on the opposite side of the same foot, erupted yesterday. Due to the continued abscess issue, the vet prescribed antibiotics. I am a bit concerned, however, about the position of the coffin bone and bone remodeling.

Cowboy and Valley Girl are such sweet, kind, and deserving horses. I am most certain they both very much appreciate your good thoughts and prayers. I have added items to our wish lists on Chewy and Amazon so if you would like to make a year-end contribution designated for their needs, or to address the needs of other members of our beloved herd, you can do so via the ‘Donate’ button below. As always, contributions of any amount are both tax deductible and so very much appreciated.

Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year!

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New Rescue: Senior Arabian Gelding in Dire Need

As time was of the essence, we decided to pick up a black Arabian gelding in dire need. Approximately twenty years old, “Cowboy” loaded successfully onto the trailer and did well on his ride to the rescue. He settled in nicely in the quarantine paddock and enjoyed the enthusiastic greeting from JoJo, Jazzy, and CaryLou in the next paddock. As always, they put on quite a show!

Dr. Valle came out to do an exam, administer blood and fecal tests, as well as a Coggins. Cowboy is not healthy, by far. A poor diet and starvation can impact many things. He is underweight, his feet are in dire need of a series of trims, and his dental needs have never been addressed. He doesn’t like anyone touching his mouth, most undoubtedly, due to discomfort from sharp dental points, blisters, etc.

Cowboy’s heart rate was extremely irregular during his exam, almost as if he was having an anxiety attack. I was fearful that he might pass out! He may have heart disease, but we just do not know.

Cowboy’s skin is also quite horrible. A horse’s skin is the largest organ on their body which helps control blood pressure, regulate the immune response, protect against the environment, and is an overall indicator of general health. Cowboy also has a sore on each of his front legs that will need to be treated with perhaps, injections, debridement, etc. When he is strong enough for this issue to be addressed, tissue will have to be sent off for analysis.

Cowboy is in such poor health that we cannot do anything to address his teeth or leg sores at this time (other than protecting them from bugs) as it wouldn’t be wise to sedate him. Sedation comes with cardiovascular and other risks and he is just so very, very fragile at this time. Dr. Valle also stated that Cowboy has the highest parasite count that he has ever before seen. Cowboy’s other numbers were out of the normal range as well.

Our plan is to tackle the parasite issue, provide him with good nutrition, supportive care, supplements, and time, and we’ll regroup next week. For now, Cowboy seems to be loving the attention bestowed upon him from his human family and he adores his mashes and chopped forage. I’m afraid to give him hay because of his dental issues which may cause him to choke.

Cowboy is truly a sweet, kind, and deserving horse, and at least for now, he has a chance. He could really use – and I am sure very much appreciate – good thoughts and/or prayers.

I’ll be adding items to our Wish Lists on Chewy and Amazon to support his needs and I hope to post an update on him daily. If you would like to help Cowboy, donations can be made via the Donate button below. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. And please feel free to share this post amongst family and/or friends who may wish to help Cowboy as well.

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