Beauty's Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.

09/18/2025

Jo started our day with her tongue out and not being able to pull it back in. She has a motor nerve issue and this happens now and then. Some massage and stretching usually fixes it. She was more than ready for her mash once the issue was resolved. She’s doing ok since Dancer went to Rainbow Bridge. She hangs out with Valley Girl.

09/18/2025

This past month has been incredibly challenging as we continue to grieve the loss of Mishka and Dancer. Heartbreakingly, we must now prepare to say goodbye to two more cherished members of our herd, Bouie and Frodo, in the coming days. These two have been inseparable companions since they joined our herd nearly 20 years ago. We’ve done everything in our power—and beyond—to keep them comfortable despite their health struggles, but the time has come to offer them our final act of love.

Bouie has bravely battled chronic founder and metabolic issues for years. Frodo, a survivor of an indirect lightning strike a few years back, has faced his own challenges, including founder and nerve damage from the incident, as well as COPD that developed from worsening allergies. Both have been cared for by the finest farriers, veterinarians, dentists, and a devoted care team, all of whom have ensured these boys felt deeply loved every day. Recent semi-annual x-rays of their front feet, confirmed that it’s time for them to join Mishka and Dancer at Rainbow Bridge.

Though our hearts ache with this loss, the memories of Bouie, Frodo, Mishka, and Dancer will live on with us forever. We feel profoundly grateful for the time we were given with them. And I hold firm in the belief that we will be reunited one day. Thank you all for your unwavering support during this difficult time.

09/11/2025

OUR BELOVED MISHKA

In 2014, this majestic Percheron—truly a gentle giant—captured my heart during a chance drive past a kill buyer’s property. There he stood, huddled in the corner of a paddock by the road, his spirit visibly shattered. Drawn irresistibly to him, I saw beyond the unhealthy coat that masked his underweight frame: open sores marred his frail body, a heartbreaking testament to his suffering. He desperately needed help, and that’s our calling at Beauty’s Haven—to extend a lifeline to horses like him, pulling them from the brink and into a world of compassion and care.

We named him Mishka. He was vetted and his dental and feet needs were taken care of. We doctored his sores, tended to his feet, put him on a controlled diet, and showered him with love. Day by day he grew stronger, his spirit ignited, and he blossomed into a vibrant, loving horse that everyone simply adored. Mishka was more than a survivor; he was a quiet and calming healer for countless people, dispensing the purest form of solace: boundless, unwavering love. He was also a devoted friend to all horses that came here.

I later discovered that Mishka was once owned by a renowned NBA star that once lived in Florida, who undoubtedly never imagined his equine companion could fall into such dire straits. Regrettably, his story underscores the critical need to verify that anyone receiving your horse is fully dedicated to its lifelong well-being. Equally important, in my opinion, is ensuring that you, yourself, are prepared to offer a horse exemplary care throughout its entire life before ever acquiring one. It’s the sole reliable guarantee against your beloved horse ending up in a horrible situation such as Mishka did.

We were truly blessed to share so many precious years with this gentle giant, whose kind spirit touched us all. Though he battled chronic foot problems throughout his time with us, our devoted care team poured everything we had into easing his discomfort. As the years took their toll and his struggles intensified, our hearts ached at the thought of losing him—but our love ran deeper still, guiding us to grant him the peace he deserved.

Now, free from all pain, he runs alongside our cherished Beauty’s Haven herd that waits for us at Rainbow Bridge.

In 2014, this majestic Percheron—truly a gentle giant—captured my heart during a chance drive past a kill buyer’s property. There he stood, huddled in the co...

09/11/2025

Please keep Dancer in your prayers as she transitions to Rainbow Bridge. She, sadly, rotated and sunk in her front foot and there was nothing more that we could do. 💔

08/27/2025

Love seeing Jo with some pep in her step! She’s our senior golden girl at 38 years young.

06/06/2023

TUESDAY REMINDER TO CAST YOUR VOTE

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Warmly,

Jeanne

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc., located in Central Florida near Ocala, is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses that have been neglected, abused, and/or abandoned, and provide permanent sanctuary for some with special need...

06/05/2023

MONDAY REMINDER TO CAST YOUR VOTE!

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Warmly,

Jeanne

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc., located in Central Florida near Ocala, is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses that have been neglected, abused, and/or abandoned, and provide permanent sanctuary for some with special need...

06/04/2023

SUNDAY REMINDER TO VOTE!

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Thank you!

Warmly,

Jeanne

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc., located in Central Florida near Ocala, is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses that have been neglected, abused, and/or abandoned, and provide permanent sanctuary for some with special need...