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Harley is Leaving! Homeward Bound!

February 8th, 2012

Another busy day here – lots going on here and offsite.  Harley left for his new home today.  He was bright and perky – a new adventure for him.  A whole new life with his own human family – what a blessing!  The day that he arrived here was the day his life began, again!

The windblown look – Harley is so handsome!  He’s put on much needed weight and his unhealthy coat has been replaced with a bright and shiny one.  He holds his head up high and proud – he knows he is loved and that he matters.  He still has a couple of areas that need to grow hair over where the old halter was so tight on him but they too will heal.

We did get a little one on one time this morning. He’s a ham for being groomed.

One of Harley’s legs is much bigger than mine – he’s 19 hh and I can’t even see over him!

Harley likes kisses.

Turning him over to his new mom.  Yes, I was holding back tears that eventually flowed.  I have no doubt that his new family will love and care for him and he will be happy – this is what we want for all of them.  But it isn’t easy.  Once they are here you get to know them.  They morph into healthy and happy horses.  You bond with them and that is what I remind myself – that bond will always be there along with memories that nobody can take away.  They remain family and we love them, always.

We’ll miss him – I already do.  We’ll post updates.  I know he settled in this afternoon just fine.  He was trotting around exploring his new home where he has room to run and play which he loves to do.  He’s meeting and making new friends.  God bless all of you for helping to make this new life for him possible.

As for Harley’s partner that we tried to get I do have a good update on him.  I shared with the owners some things that would help him and they listened!  The horse now has a new shelter.  A farrier was out to do his feet yesterday.  His halter has been replaced with a breakaway one that fits him.  We suggested a different diet for him – this is something we’ll have to follow up on.  We’ll keep up with him but I am very pleased that he is being better cared for and appreciate his humans for the changes they are making.

Regarding donations that came in to help Harley and those that signed up to sponsor him monthly for 6 months.  We never thought an adoption would happen so soon but his surgery went well, his recovery was smooth, he grew healthy and happy and today he went home.  We have just under $1000 left in Harley’s account of donations received and we will no longer need monthly funds from those that donate monthly towards his care.  If anyone would like us to return some of the remaining funds they intended for Harley please email us at bhfers@earthlink.net to advise.  However, we would like to ask that those funds be used to cover unexpected vet bills such as Haley and Kami’s exams and vetting, Princess’ lameness exam in January, etc.  Also, we need to buy some vaccines and we also need to stock up on medications that we keep on hand that we buy off the Internet – the prices are less expensive than buying them through the vet’s office.

Harley’s case is an example of what can happen when people work together.  Many worked together in different ways to help him and now we can all be proud of our accomplishment! God bless and thank you all!

Theresa Batchelor
President
Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.
www.bhfer.org

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Rescue Happenings – It’s Quite Busy!

February 2nd, 2012

I’ve been guilty of not posting about horses here at the rescue and I apologize.  The case of 38 abandoned Paso Fino’s is taking a lot of time.  We have many wonderful people helping and more willing to help and I appreciate all of you.  While things may not appear to be moving fast – we are doing the best we can as fast as we can.  These are horses that haven’t been handled in 2+ years including 14 studs.  To give you an idea of how uncomfortable these mares were with people – the first day I was onsite 3 people walked into one of the paddocks where about a dozen mares live as a herd.  The mares ran away and jumped a fence – taking down the top board.  The last thing we want is for human or horse to be injured.  Working with situations like this requires a lot of patience and we don’t want any of the horses having a bad experience.  They appear, with each passing day, to be a little more comfortable with humans.  Some are being hand walked and are learning to trust.  Over the next couple of days coggins will be pulled on some, if not all, of the studs, and some feet will be trimmed.  We’ll be getting mares used to a round pen.

We need to find homes for all of these horses as soon as possible but if we can place the studs we could make use of the barn for the mares which would help.  Studs will be gelded with the exception of one that is 26 years old and mares are not to be bred.  We are busy in the office for this effort as well – we pray that some of our grant applications will be approved.  If anyone would like to offer a home to any of these horses an application can be downloaded from our website.  Donations are needed to help with their care – all donations are tax deductible and no amount it too small. We are making another hay run on Saturday morning.  If anyone would like to help with this expense you can call a credit in to Larson’s at 352-867-8333 or to Quality Hay at 352-529-0888.

Now, for an updates on others…

Buttercup has been in “school” for a couple of weeks.  While she is coming along she has shown herself (that’s our Buttercup!) but she is learning to be more confident and to overcome separation anxiety.  Gary is doing a great job with her and we hope to find Buttercup a home soon where her new human can continue her training.

Baby Ray is doing well and is very happy at his foster home.  He’s learning new things and seems very content.  Baby Ray is looking for his forever home.

Montana is doing great – he’s now looking for a forever home. He’s quite the character and makes us laugh.  Katie got up on him a few days ago – I think he’s likely been a cow horse in his younger days.  Doesn’t like direct reining – gave Katie a buck or two at first.  Neck reins great and doesn’t need or want any leg.

Montana

Harley, the Belgian that was surrendered to us 3 weeks ago, with untreated eye cancer, is doing great.  His surgery went well and the eye looks great – we have an application for his adoption and a very special family is coming to meet him this weekend!

Jessie and Ron visited today and the weather was perfect! All of the horses (and us humans) enjoyed seeing them again.  I think little Indy was smiling – hoping to get more carrots but Jessie split them evenly but Baby Girl and Morning Star were doing their own face making. Morning Star is absolutely gorgeous and is looking for a forever home. Baby Girl has some dapples!

Morning Star loves his ball and has made up many games to play with it.  And he’s learned how to deflate it – I think he finally killed it this week though!

Aaleyah Belle made sure she hogged the carrots.  Jessie got slimed – a few times!

Dr. Bess (Tune-Ups Equine Dentistry) was here this week to do some dental work.

Amadeus, Silver Belle, and Legacy.  Silver Belle and Legacy are really nice horses and are looking for their forever homes.  Amadeus – we have some plans for him with one of our UF volunteers!

Ghost is doing well. It’s like he’s lived here all of his life.

Kami got a bath today – she’s still our little spit fire!  I don’t know who was more wet – Kami or Marie and Katherine!

These horses are not at the rescue but we are working with AC to place.  Mustang with ear tips that were frozen off when she was out west – est. 13 yrs old.  Six year old Appaloosa and a 9 year old QH. I’m told all are ridden by experienced children.

And these two are urgent – they are at AC and their time is very limited.  If we can’t find homes for them they will be euthanized.  Rogue is a Mustang that appears to have not been handled much, if at all.  He’s not mean – has not offered to kick or do anything of the sort – he just departs the area where a human may be approaching and will hide behind Bucky.  Rogue is a beautiful mover and just needs to learn to trust.  He has very kind eyes and demonstrates that he wants to interact with humans – it will just take some time and patience.  Bucky, well, he’s a sweetheart.

Here are some items we are in need of:

· Micro-Tek Spray and Shampoo
· Breakaway halters – Arabian/Cob size
· Breakaway halters – Average horse size.
· Breakaway halters – miniature horse size.
· Long AND short nose Cashel flymasks in sizes Arab and Horse.
· Three play balls (size large)
· Miniature lightweight blanket for Haley – I’ll have to check her size tomorrow.

Please don’t forget that we’ve got a new Daily Blog at http://bhfer.wordpress.com/.  I won’t be able to post updates Daily but I’ll do my best to get at least 3 out a week.  Previous months and years are still on the website.  We hope to have our “Available Horses” page updated soon – we have many that are not on the website that ready for forever homes.

We do hope everyone is having a great week.  I don’t know where time is going but it’s going by too fast!  At least the weather has been good to us and I wish it would stay like this all year around.  God bless – take care and I’ll update again as soon as I can.

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

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Update on Pony – He’s Here!

Well, the darling little pony is here. We picked him up this evening and he has settled in – I wouldn’t have been able to sleep tonight had we not picked him up!

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Welcome home – let’s get rid of that halter! He got a bath before I first met him this morning – he does have a nice winter coat.

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It will take some time for him to put on needed weight and grow stronger but he will. He’s now on his road to recovery – thanks to many. And what a sweet boy he is!

He’s got much kindness, gratitude, and light in his eyes – his name is Ghost.

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Thank you to everyone that made it possible for this sweet pony to come to the rescue! Please forgive me if I haven’t responded to your emails or posts on FaceBook (which I’m still learning how to use) today – once the wheels were put in motion to help Ghost the day was non-stop! I’ll try to get caught up tomorrow. But please know that we appreciate every one of you and your support. It’s only because of others helping us that we can help those in need like little Ghost. Donations are greatly appreciated – no amount is too small and all donations are tax deductible.

Update on Harley: Dr. Ryan stained his eye yesterday and changed his eye medication to include Dex. If we don’t see an improvement in a week it may not be a good thing. Please pray for Harley.

Update on Haley: Today was the first day we’ve seen her feel even a little bit better. She got a good medicated bath for a skin condition and she was started on medication to treat EPM and is also getting some homeopathic remedies. The day Dr. Jackson worked her Haley we were told that we should see an improvement in her by Monday so we’re 2 days ahead of schedule! Please pray that we continue to see Haley improve.

Update on humans: Tired!

I’ll update more tomorrow – it’s been a really busy day.  Have a blessed day tomorrow!

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Haley and Harley Need Prayers – 01/22/12

01/22/12

I’d like to ask for prayers for little Haley and for Harley. When cleaning Harley’s eyes this morning I saw something new in the corner and felt the need to call Dr. Ryan out to look at it. He took pictures back to the hospital – I should hear back from him tomorrow morning.

And little Haley isn’t doing well. Dr. Jackson was out yesterday and treated her. She definitely has neurological issues but we don’t know why. It could be trauma (it’s thought she may have flipped over backwards) or it could be an autoimmune issue or it could be both. It was hard to get good pictures yesterday – we had the windows in the barn closed. The weather was horrible – it was cold and rainy all day long. Haley pretty much stands in one place all day and looks like she feels bad. I don’t like seeing her this way.

Haley

We’re going to have to move Kami to another paddock tomorrow – she is just too much for Haley right now and is causing her stress which isn’t helping. Her momma is sick and doesn’t feel like playing.

Please keep Haley and Harley in your prayers.

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