Shai is a mare who came to us from a Citrus County seizure a few years ago and was adopted out to a really nice family. In early 2024, her adoptive family had some life changes and Shai came back to us. She lived in a paddock with Amira and they got along fine. Once the grass became dormant, however, and we had to put out hay, we sadly, had to separate Shai from Amira. Amira cannot have hay due to chronic choke – she has to have many smaller soft meals a day. We tried placing Shai with different horses but nothing seemed to work – she just wasn’t happy and we want all of our horses to be happy!

We reached out to Paul of Retirement Home for Horses Inc in Alachua and explained the situation. He was happy to welcome Shai into their program. What a blessing! Shai was transported to RHH yesterday and received a warm welcome from everyone. The door is always open, however, for Shai to return to Beauty’s Haven, but we think she will be much happier in her new environment.

Much gratitude to RHH! We hope and pray that Shai will be happy and content in her new home. And we truly appreciate Chris for taking such good care of Shai during her transport.

Pictured Clockwise from Top Right:

• RHH Team Member, Dakota Bell, takes Shai’s official portrait!
• RHH Volunteers Ann Carey (L) and Amy Sweeney welcome Shai
• Chris who safely transported Shai to her “Forever Home”
• Shai’s new best friends come out to greet her!
• Ann, along with RHH Team Member, Brad, walk Shai over the creek to the Arrival Paddock