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Paso Fino Case Update – Mares and a Colic

February 26th, 2012

It was a very productive day at the Paso farm yesterday. We got a couple mares into the barn and got them settled in.  I called Dr. Joan Gariboldi out to treat one of the mare’s (Maraca) that has been in for a few days that appeared to be trying to colic and she had a slight temperature.  Maraca was oiled but as of this morning she still had not passed any manure.  Pam is on her way to transport Maraca here to the rescue where we can monitor her and have Dr. Joan out again if needed.  Pam is a wonderful transporter and we recommend her without any reservations!

Dr. Joan also vaccinated some of the horses and pulled coggins and did a health certificate.  One of the mares left to go to her new home.  Slowly but surely we are making progress.  I was supposed to go back today for pictures but it’s horrible weather and my bronchitis is worse again.  Here are a few pictures from yesterday.

Red got to play in the round pen yesterday and he loved it! And we enjoyed watching him!

One of the available mares – #10.  Not sure of her age yet. A coggins needs to be pulled on her.  She is an alpha mare.

This is Scarlet.  She’s a very sweet mare estimated to be 6 years old.  Coggins is done.

Maraca is now here for monitoring.  She has passed some poop and seems less stressed.  The weather is still horrible.

Hope to feel better tomorrow.  Calling it a day now.  Two of the studs are being picked up in the morning.  Hopefully the rains will subside long enough for them to load without any problems.  Seeing them go is bittersweet but we are very happy that they will have their own human family.  It’s hard for us not to get attached to each one of them – and we do.

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Update on Paso Fino Mares

February 12th, 2012

Here are pictures of a few of the mares – I ran out of time but will post more in a couple of days. Unfortunately, I need to spend tomorrow in the office all day to get caught up on paperwork.  I was out at the Paso farm most all day.  It was a good day and a lot got done.  Gates/fencing got fixed, unsafe debris was picked up and removed, more feet were trimmed, etc.  There was too much commotion going on around the barn to do much at all with one of the two herds of mares. We do have some of the thinner ones separated off into one of the smaller paddocks.

Mare #1. Dark bay, no white. Very friendly.

Mare #2. Bay with some white hairs above left eye.

Mare #3. Chestnut with stripe and very thick coat.

Mare #4. Dark bay (almost black) with no white. She is the thinnest.

Mare #5. Chestnut with tag (#16) around neck.

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Paso Fino Stallion Information

February 6th, 2012

Here are pictures of the Paso Fino stallions that need homes.  Currently, we have applications pending for #’s 1, 2, 4, 9, 12, and 13.  We have also received applications from people that did not specify a horse.

Stud #1

Stud #2 – Buckskin with dorsal stripe.  Black points.  Star and snip on face. Approximately 14.3 hh.

Stud #3 – Red bay, black points, right hind white sock.  Star on face.  Approximately 14.1 hh.

Stud #4 – Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail.  Bald face.  Front left stocking, both rear stockings.  Approximately 14.1 hh.

Stud #5 – Brown bay with black points, no white.  Approximately 14.2 hh.

Stud #6 – Liver chestnut, medium star on forehead. Approximately 14 hh.

Stud #7 – Red chestnut. Large white star, small strip of white hairs. Approximately 13 hh.

Stud #8 – Dark bay with left hind white sock. Small white star on face. Approximately 13 hh.

Stud #9 – Dark bay, right front, white pastern, left hind white coronet. Small star on forehead. Approximately 14 hh.

Stud #10 – Red bay with black points.  Small star on forehead.  Approximately 14 hh.

Stud #11 – Bay with white star, strip, and snip.  Approximately 14 hh.

Stud #12 – Dark bay, some white markings on left hind coronet.  Approximately 13 hh.

Stud #13 – Red bay with black points. Few white hairs on forehand.  Approximately 14.2 hh.

Stud #14 – Red bay with left hind white sock. Rope around neck. White star on forehead. Approximately 14.2 hh.

If anyone would like an application it can be downloaded from our website.  Please remember that mares are not to be bred and studs are to be gelded – barb wire is not permissible.  Applications can be faxed to 352-528-9227.  They will be date/time stamped and processed in order received.  Please help us to find homes for these wonderful horses and thank you all for your patience and support.  I will be away from the computer for the rest of the night and most of tomorrow until evening.

Thank you,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.
www.bhfer.org

#pasofino #homesneeded #bhfer

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Paso Fino Case Update

January 29th, 2012

Below are a few pictures from today. Carla went out to feed this afternoon and Jacky and Tres helped – it was a pleasure to meet more people that are willing to help.  I went out with hubby to take more hay and I wanted to spend a little time with the horses while hubby did a few minor repairs.

The structures in the back of the horses are not on the property.

The group with the gray mare was much calmer this afternoon.

These two mares stick together much of the time.  They are both starting to enjoy touch – at least on their noses and sides of their face.  I really enjoy just sitting with them and getting to know them – the time goes by too quickly!

Here are some of the horses a few days ago – the hay they were eating looked like cow hay and it was very old.

Yesterday they got some very nice hay which they love!

And today we took more hay.  The temps are going into the 30’s tonight – I think they will appreciate the hay very much.

Carla has graciously accepted the task of compiling a list of people that would like one or more of the horses – as well as to coordinate volunteers to cover morning and afternoon feed shifts.  Our priority over the weekend was to get hay/grain to the horses, get the studs out of their stalls for awhile so they could get some fresh air and graze while their stalls could be cleaned, to clean waterers, and to make minor repairs to fencing, gates, to put together a core team of volunteers to help to manage the many tasks, etc.  Horses will be catalogued over the next few days – please be patient because it won’t be an easy task. The mares out in the paddocks have not been handled in a long, long time.

It’s really a wonderful thing – people coming together to help those that can’t help themselves.  These horses appreciate everything done for them and we appreciate everyone helping us to help them – we couldn’t do it without help from others.  Where there was very little light in many of their eyes only a few days ago – the light is getting brighter each day and it’s such a great feeling and rewarding thing to experience!  They will come around and enjoy human touch again.  They will find wonderful forever homes. It may take time, patience, and resources – but with help from others we’ll do our best to make it happen.  Thank you all!

God bless and we hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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

 

 

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