A Tale of Two Young Ladies
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It’s that time at the end of the year when we reflect upon the horses (and other animals) you have helped over the past 12 months. We are filled with so much gratitude for your support, because this is what makes rescuing and caring for horses-in-need possible. Every horse represents the combined efforts of our community – volunteers, donors, and supporters who believe in the power of second chances.
As is tradition in December, each day this month, we share stories from the past year that are the direct result of you and your dedication to horses-in-need. Thank you for being such an incredible horse warrior and fighting for horses who need another chance. We hope you enjoy! Happy Holidays to all!
JULIETTE & SOPHIA
Juliette and Sophia are two of the sweetest young ladies in the seizure group, despite enduring extra challenging times before coming to AAE.
JULIETTE
Juliette is an absolute lovely ~3 year old Arabian filly. She wasn’t initially going to come to AAE, but she was so thin and sickly looking that the Lassen County team felt she also needed immediate support. We already had the 11 that we felt needed the most urgent help; there were two very heavily pregnant mares, the mare with the days old foal, three more mare/foal pairs with very scrawny foals, and the filly with the big slipper foot. A last minute decision was made to add her to the group. After all, twelve is only a number, and her eyes cried for help. We couldn’t leave her behind. She was kind, sweet, and oh so timid, but malnourished and struggled for food among the other horses.
Juliette was so scared. She was picked on by the rest of the group, and she was pushed off feed despite having extra feeders in the paddocks. She yearned for connection, and in time, she accepted touch. Slowly but surely, the ugly little duckling has turned into a beautiful swan. Photos don’t do her justice. She halters and leads well. Her hooves are easy to handle, but she still needs a little confidence with the farrier, though she improves with each visit. She’s been introduced to a flag, saddlepad, and saddle, and she’s been brave and willing with it all.
Juliette is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip. There’s a chance this young filly is pregnant after being exposed to stallions before seizure. Bloodwork indicated she was pregnant, but unlikely able to carry a foal to term. It does not look like she is, but it’s possible. The horses were seized in February, so she would foal in January, if she is pregnant (assuming stallions and mares were separated on arrival).
Juliette is available for adoption to a horse experienced person that appreciates this sweet girl’s kind-hearted soul and wants to help build her confidence to help her become the best she can be. She needs time to allow her body and joints time to mature after a very rough start. She would love to go home with her pal, Sophia, too. Interested? Please submit an Adoption Inquiry.
SOPHIA
Sophia is a ~2 year old Arabian filly. She is a phenomenal little soul! She came with a broken spirit and damaged hoof and she’s overcome so much! When we initially saw her, we didn’t think she was very old (maybe 6-8 months), but soon realized she was likely closer to two years old. She had a big slipper hoof, maybe due to an injury? We don’t know if one of the mares is her mom or whether her mom was one that passed. She was definitely impacted by the harsh winter and inadequate nutrition, not to mention a wonky hoof.
The sweet little filly is the best. She has come so far from the meek and passive filly that she was to the alpha in her herd. She’s loveable, gentle, and adores attention. She’s loving pasture life with some of the other mares and foals. Though she’s bossy, she’s respectful and gets along with everyone. She’s easy with haltering, leading, and handling her hooves. She’s good with the farrier and vet. Sophia is simply a gem. Her hoof was correctively trimmed, and she does very well, though she has some bony changes that will likely limit her abilities beyond pasture life. That said, she runs with the herd, and if you didn’t know, you might not know there’s an issue. We love this lil’ sweetheart.
Sophia is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip. As mentioned above, mares and fillies had been turned out with stallions before seizure, and bloodwork indicates Sophia is pregnant. That said, we’re not certain she’s still carrying a foal. The horses were seized in February, so she should foal in January, if she has not lost the foal (assuming stallions and mares were separated on arrival).
Sophia will be available for adoption after January (or after foaling and weaning) as a non-riding horse due to her residual bony/hoof changes. Her person should be a young-horse experienced person, someone that wants to create a non-riding relationship with this fabulous lil’ filly. She’s behind in development after a very rough start and needs time to grow and mature. She would love to go home with her pal, Juliette, too. Interested? Please submit an Adoption Inquiry.
This holiday season, the horses we rescue have only one wish: a bright future. With your support, we can give them more than just shelter — we can give them hope. Join us in making their dreams come true by helping us provide the funding needed to care for and rehome these majestic creatures. Your generosity this December will help more horses find their second chance in 2025.
Your donations provide a safe, loving home for rescued horses. Your contribution will ensure that horses like Juliette and Sop find the peace and care they deserve, now and in the future. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.