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!
ADOPTABLES
We have one last wish for 2024, it’s for all of our family-less furry friends to find their new family in 2025. These horses and pups all need a new home for the new year!
It’s been 31 days and 31 stories. Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting. We hope you’ve all seen how much difference your support has made in the lives of all of these sweet babes. It’s meant the world to all of us, and we can’t be more grateful. Thank YOU for making the world a better place for each and every one of them.
You may click on each adoptable animal’s name and photo to read their story. Please share with anyone you think might be interested in opening their heart and home to adopt.
Thank you for a wonderful 2024, and best wishes for health and happiness in 2025. We look forward to seeing you next year!
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!
That’s a wrap! You’ve met the new intakes we’ve helped together in 2024! Thank you for the incredible impact you’ve made in the lives of these horses-in-need and the other animals-in-need! Your generosity and compassion have made the dream of a better tomorrow a reality for these animals.
Never a dull moment, and some unexpected help needed.
While the winds were screaming in Golconda, tearing down barns and throwing panel fences in the air, the truck decided it did not need me to tell it how fast to go. It is called a “Run Away Diesel”, and is where you cannot control the accelerator, nor can you stop with your brakes, or turn off the motor.
However, I am blessed beyond belief. I was heading down the highway and couldn’t slow down. It was like the breaks weren’t even there, except for the fact they were screaming hot. Luckily it only lasted a few minutes, and then the really big, really bright sensor light came on.
I was able to pull to safety. There are some pretty sketchy videos of this happening on youtube. The engine revs as high as it can, and you cannot stop it. The trucks start to jerk back and forth and the engines can blow up. I am attaching a video link for those that are curious. If you watch it, you can see the driver’s head snapping back and forth. It is a very scary thing and folks can get badly hurt if a piston comes through the fly wall. Anyway, God had me as always. He gave me a very clear and scary message to get it fixed. Most of the times when this happens, there is no “coming out of it”. You rarely get a warning. The truck in the video is built, but it shows what will happen. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5CBKDP6BqYU
The truck is in the shop as of this morning. Yayyy. I am praying it is not a huge expense, but right now any extra expense is definitely not convenient. I am trying to wrap up the last 3 accounts we need to pay in 2025. We are down to $1,350 at the vet in Winnemucca, and we still owe $1,200 to Doc in Goldendale. Both of them want this paid off prior to 2025, so I only have today and tomorrow. I have been making payments on those panels that came with the donated barn, but sadly still owe $800.
I will most likely need the brakes done, as they got extremely hot. I am praying not, but most likely I will have to get them done sooner than later, and that will be another big bite out of the budget.
If you would like to help us close 2024 all caught up and ready for the next rescue, we really appreciate it.
PLEASE NOTE – IF you donate through Zelle – PLEASE send me an email or a text with your address so I can send your donation receipt.
I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING Y’ALL DO FOR THE RESCUE AND THESE HORSES! THANK YOU AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL 2025!!
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
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>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
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!
JETTA
Jetta has many stories. With AAE, it starts back in March 2015 when we had an opening for a learning opportunity at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center due to an adoption that left us short a horse. We networked with another rescue, and Jetta came to AAE. Jetta had been part of a large neglect case, and she had not been at the other rescue too long. Shortly after arriving at AAE, we made the journey south. A week or so later, we got a bit of a shocking call. Jetta looked as if she was getting ready to deliver a foal. We made another trip south and got her back to a cushy stall. Within about two weeks, she delivered the most handsome colt! He was gorgeous!
Willie was perfect in every way! It wasn’t six months later, and Jetta and Willie were adopted together. Several months later (after weaning), we got a call asking for help picking up Jetta from a trainer. Jetta had been sent to a trainer a few months prior to start under saddle. Said trainer wasn’t responding adequately to calls and questions. Sadly, the “trainer” was anything but a trainer. We arrived, and we couldn’t believe our eyes. Poor Jetta had been starved, again, and she was worse than when she was before. “Trainer” said she was dangerous, he couldn’t catch her, she wouldn’t load in a trailer, and owners shouldn’t have such a dangerous horse. Horses*#*! The look in her eyes was empty. She was haltered, led to the trailer, and loaded, all in a few minutes. (Please, always be involved, visit your horse, and participate in training).
Back home, she was on the road to recovery, again. Flash forward, adopters divorce, house is sold, and Jetta and Willie move to a boarding facility. No idea if this was the first or the last or how many more changes were in-between, but adopter could no longer afford two horses, and Jetta recently returned to AAE. We wish Willie could have come, too. Maybe one day. Jetta is still the sweet, sweet mare we knew back in 2015. She feels empty again. Hopefully her ol’ sparkle will return to her eyes again, soon. The sadness is palpable. Ever stand by a horse and feel a knot in your throat as the tears well up in your eyes?
We’re still getting to know Jetta, again. We need more time to get to really understand where she is and what she needs. We think she’s about 18. We don’t think she ever returned to full training, though we know she had a special friend at her boarding facility that showered her with attention and continued her progress. Jetta loves attention, and she enjoys being groomed. She’s easy going, easy to halter, lead, and load. She’s fairly good with handling her hooves, but isn’t great with the farrier with her hinds, though she might have some pain issues to investigate. As the weather improves, we’ll spend more time exploring with Jetta and figure out the best path forward for her. We love this gal, and we want the best for her.
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 Jetta 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.
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!
OLIVIA
Olivia is a 2010 Thoroughbred mare that came to AAE in October. She had some health issues that weren’t resolving, and she wasn’t getting the care she needed. Olivia seemed to be experiencing a uterine or urinary tract infection. Olivia was facing euthanasia. This sweet girl needed a chance to get well.
Earlier in her life, she was a racehorse, but her racing history wasn’t too impressive earnings-wise. She ran 22 races from 2015 to 2017, with only one win, and she won $17,540 during her career.
Olivia’s had ultrasounds, palpations, scopes, and uterine and bladder lavages, and she’s still trying to resolve her issue. Initially, it seemed this sweet mare had a chronic uterine infection. She was treated with a long course of antibiotics that seemed to resolve the issue, but only briefly before signs of infection returned. She’s had a vaginal discharge for many months, and she seemed to be incontinent, passing frequent squirts of urine (or icky mucous, pus) and not urinating normally.
Further diagnostics located a large bladder stone. Olivia had a procedure done to removed the stone; it was baseball to softball-sized and had to be broken up for removal. The photo below is just a small piece of the stone. Poor mare! After removal, she’s had a couple of follow-up lavages to help clear bladder and uterus of infection, sediment, and anything else that shouldn’t be there.
Since arrival, Olivia also had her basic health care updated: dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming. (She already had a microchip).
er last visit was a bit concerning. Her scope showed a dilated ureter and her bloodwork indicated her kidney values increased again, after coming down previously.
Olivia is an incredibly sweet, sweet mare. Please send some healng energies to help her recover!
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 Olivia 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.
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!
CLYDE
Clyde came to AAE at the end of August from a nearby law enforcement agency. He and another horse were seized after abandonment on a large property where they were left to fend for themselves. Clyde was emaciated and in dire condition. Clyde also had a growth in his eye that was later supected cancer. He also has GI issues (inflammation/thickness in walls of small intestines) and lesions in his lungs.
The County’s vet suspected the abdominal/lung issues to be cancer, but with meds and a nourishing diet, he was fighting, and he was improving. Clyde was being treated with a twice daily steroid to control the GI inflammation, among other meds. Thankfully, Clyde’s condition stabilized, and his eye was removed.
This law enforcement agency went above and beyond to help this sweet guy. They invested in a chance for life and the hard work needed to make sure this very sick horse had a chance at survival. They truly gave him the gift of life when others would have made a much easier call.
Though he may have cancer, he needed a place to go where he could continue his recovery maybe even thrive. He just wanted some love! Clyde came to AAE expecting to be a hospice situation, but with hope he would improve. Once he arrived, he continued on his daily meds and his refeeding program. After about a month, he was due for his follow-up. Clyde was looking better and feeling better. Amazingly, his bloodwork came back all within normal limits. His ultrasound showed he still has some GI inflammation and lung lesions, but they were better than expected. Great news for Clyde! He also got much needed hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, as well as a microchip.
His daily steroid was tapered down to half of what it was. He’s holding his own, he’s looking great, and he’s feeling great. Not too long ago, he made the transition to herd life, and he’s enjoying being a horse again.
Though we don’t know what the future will hold for Mr. Clyde, he’s getting lots of love, and he sure seems to be enjoying every day, one day at a time! He’s sure a big, sweet guy, and everyone loves him! He’ll have a follow-up after the new year, and we’ll see where things go from there. For now, he’s enjoying the miracle of Christmas, and he’s grateful for all of the love and care he’s getting from all of his volunteers. Clyde’s so thankful for the support from all of you that has given him a second chance to live his best life! He’s not forgotten, it all started with law enforcement! Clyde sends Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday wishes to all!
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 Matteo 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.
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!
NEVAEH
Nevaeh is a grade mid- to late-teen mare that came to AAE in September through law enforcement after she was abandoned on someone’s property. She was seized as a stray, and we were asked to help. When she arrived, she was thin and needed basice care (i.e., dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming), and she got a microchip.
This beautiful mare is uncomplicated. She’s sweet, she enjoys attention, she’s fairly easy to handle (i.e., halter, lead, grooming, hooves, & trailering). She transitioned into a pasture herd without issue. We’ve tested br0i- 3efly with saddling, and she’s not a fan. So initial thoughts are little to no riding experience, but we’ll explore more as long as she’s here. At this point, she’ll be available as a non-riding companion simply because she doesn’t appear to know much and she’s older. If we find differently, we’ll revisit.
Nevaeh has been such a sweet girl during our stay with us. She is looking good and feeling even better! Now, her only wish is for a person and home of her own.
Nevaeh is available for adoption as a non-riding companion. She may be able to do more in the right situation, but for now, that’s the best option for her success.
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 Matteo 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.
We are thrilled to announce, we are bringing Boots & Bling back to Spring in 2025! That’s right, Boots & Bling is right around the corner!
More details will follow, but for now – Save the Date! We can’t wait to see you, and make this an event that gives more horses-in-need the future they deserve!
One of the most impactful ways you can continue to help AAE throughout the year is by supporting Boots & Bling! This event is more than just a celebration – it directly impacts the horses and other animals who depend on all of us.
Your involvement in Boots & Bling could make all the difference. Here are a few ways you can help:
Become a Sponsor: Your sponsorship supports the horses and our programs and gives you the opportunity to be a champion of horses-in-need and for our community!
Donate an Auction Item: From unique experiences to valuable goods, your donated items will raise essential funds to help care for the horses!
Attend the Event: Gather friends, family, and colleagues to join you in supporting Boots & Bling while enjoying a memorable evening together.
Volunteer: If you have time and talents to share, we’d love your help in bringing Boots & Bling to life! This is a big undertaking and we only have a few months to do it, so we’d appreciate your involvement!
Boots & Bling is only possible because of people like you – and together, we can make 2025 a year of hope and second changes for even more horses in need!
Sponsor, auction, ticket, and volunteer information will be available soon. If you’d like to join us or you’d like more information, sign-up here.
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!
MATTEO
Matteo is a handsome ~11-year old who came to AAE in Fall 2023. We were told he was a Colonial Spanish Barb horse that came from a larger herd after the passing of his owner. He was a stallion, he was not halterable/touchable, and he had very large summer sore on his face. (Summer sores are associated with the life cycles of stomach worms and transmitted by flies). Because he was so fearful and reactive to humans, no one at his prior home had been able to handle him to treat the summer sore. He had been living in about a 24′ x 24′ paddock for a year, and had no turn-out or opportunity to run.
We got to work, and after consultation with vet, we were able to improvise a bit and treat him with antibiotics, steroids, and various fly deterrents. Cooling weather and end of the fly season helped, too. It took time, but it healed. Unfortunately, it seems he’s prone to summer sores. This past summer, he ended up with two small sores that eventually resolved. Matteo is quite a challenge; he’s not really interested humans touching him, though, he’s making slow progress. Fortunately, he’s curious and he’s food motivated, and we’ll keep working to break down his walls, little by little.
Matteo was gelded earlier this year, and once healed, he was introduced individually to some of the geldings. He was recently moved to the mustang pasture (about 20 acres). For the first time in a long time, he can run with and interact with a group of other horses (geldings), and he’s enjoying it immensely. Once the weather changes in spring, he’ll come in again for a little more learning, and I’m sure we’ll learn more from him. For now, he’s a pretty happy pasture horse.
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 Matteo 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.
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!
IN MEMORY
As we celebrate the joy of the season, we also want to pause to remember and honor the beloved friends we lost this year. They touched our hearts in ways words can hardly express. We will miss their presence, their personalities, and the quiet (and not-so-quiet) moments we shared with them.
Saying good-bye is never easy, especially when these animals have become a part of our lives and our family. Their hoof prints are forever etched in our hearts.
This was a really difficult year with the losses of some of our most beloved and long-time residents, and these are tough stories to share. No doubt, it’ll be hard to read for some, and you may want to pass on this one. Truth is, it’s one of the most difficult parts of rescue, when we have to say these kinds of goodbyes.
Sierra was the matriarch of our herd, and one of our most beloved mares. She coming to AAE with her two colts, Dayton & Clayton, in July 2009. Dayton was hers, Clayton she adopted at the feedlot she was at, and supposedly, his mom shipped to slaughter. In March, Sierra contracted a rare bacterial meningitis, and despite our best efforts to help her, it was severe, and we had to help her across the Rainbow Bridge.
Sierra had an incredibly deep soul, and most everyone that met her was drawn to her. Volunteers loved her! Sierra was also the grandma of the herd. Whenever we had babies, they were hovered around her to eat with her, and they’d spend their time under her watchful eye. We’re very sad she wasn’t able to be grandma to Theo, Noah, Tyler, Coley, and Niko. They would have loved her and leaned on her when they needed her. In a way, like many of us did. There’s a big emptiness without Sierra in the pasture. She was there through it all, until this year. Just happy she go to experience the beauty and big pastures of Pilot Hill. Sierra, your presence is missed so much! You were so very special!
Jennings came to AAE in 2020 from a distressed sanctuary. He had a tennis ball-sized mass on his sheath, and it wasn’t being treated. He was a mustang, and he was about 19 this year. In June, a few months after Sierra left us, our sweet boy, Jennings, crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He had a large swelling alongside his sheath that was there for weeks, then months. We were hopeful it was pigeon fever, but it never opened to drain. We thought it was just deep and needed to be opened surgically, so Jennings went to the clinic to open and drain the abscess. Sadly, it wasn’t an abscess, but a very large, invasive mass that was later determined to be a malignant melanoma. The kindest thing we could do was help him across the Rainbow Bridge before melanoma ravaged his body any more than it already had. He was still having a good day, and we wouldn’t want it any other way.
Jennings was such a sweet, handsome, and kind guy. He loved attention from volunteers, and he attached himself to different pasturemates (Elli was his fave at the time). Handsome Jennings made everone smile. Jennings, we miss your sweetness, your charm, and your beautiful eyes!
Barney, truly a gentle giant, was very depressed after losing his favorite gal, Sierra, in March. Little did we know, he may have been dealing with his own issues. In August, he got very colicky, and he was very, very sick. The docs thought he probably had a strangulating lipoma. Whatever it was, it wasn’t good, and it was unlikely he would be able to overcome the pain without surgery, and sadly, he wasn’t a good candidate for surgery for several reasons. Once again, we turned to the Rainbow Bridge to bring him relief and set him free to find his favorite girl, Sierra. He just wasnt the same without her. Later, we learned he had a very large clumped mass of small rocks in his gut.
Barney was another volunteer favorite. He was a big sweetheart that was loved without limits by at least a few special friends, and he was adored by many more. We’ll miss this big gentle guy and all of his slobbery kisses. He had his seat at the table in a corner paddock not far from the barn. Now there’s a big emptiness when we look that way, and he’s not there. Miss your big, lovable you, Barney! I’ll never forget your slobbers!
Flame came to AAE with his pal, Robbie, to help with our youth programs. They were the best of buds, and the kids and eveyone loved them. In August, just four days after Barney, we had to say goodbye to Flame. He, too, had a very bad colic episode, and we were faced with nearly the same situation as Barney. Sadly, Flame wasn’t a good surgery candidate, either, and the Rainbow Bridge was his kindest path.
Flame had been with AAE as one of our program horses for eight years. He introduced many new volunteers to horse care, and he introduced a lot of kids to (mini) horses in El Dorado Hills. Arthritis in his knee slowed him down quite a bit, but he was an incredibly sweet little man. He put smiles on so many faces. With Flame departed, the timing was right, and Robbie had a chance to go back home to his real mom, right where he should be. These little scuttlebutts brought so much joy to everyone that met them. Flame, we miss you every day! Robbie, we miss you, too, but so glad you could gete back home.
Sweet Stetson, a senior TB, came to AAE last year after seizure by a local law enforcement agency. After some recovery, he had a new battle, chronic abscesses in his front hooves, off and on. As they say, “horses will be horses”, and somehow (how is a mystery), Stetson injured his shoulder rather seriously while in his stall/paddock. Initially, he was improving, then he declined. It became very clear one evening that he couldn’t go on. Once again, we journeyed to the Rainbow Bridge, and he crossed over. He was free from pain.
Stetson was an genuinely sweet, sweet guy. He was so patient, kind, and strong, and he tried so hard to win his battle. Stetson was easy to hang out with, he was just easy! That’s not a word that describes many of the horses around AAE. They’re not all hard, but few are “easy”. Stetson went along with whatever the plan was. Every once in a while he’d share an opinion, and if he did, he almost always earned the opportunity to share it. Really, he was just a big love. Stetson, we tried hard to fix you, buddy, but some angel above must have needed you more, maybe your mom called. You were loved beyond words, big guy! We’ll miss your easy way and your gentle heart, and we’ll never forget your fight. Run free, Bud!
Oh T, how special you came to be! Tio, a beautiful 10 year old QH gelding, came to AAE about five years ago to recover from chronic soft tissue injuries in his front right fetlock/pastern areas. He recovered enough to be pasture sound, but not long after he was feeling good and had graduated to a larger paddock, we spotted a small pencil eraser-sized swelling on the front of his left front “knee”, what was the good knee. He wasn’t lame, it was just a “new” bump. Well, that little swelling grew and grew and grew. At some point, he became “off”, and later started walking with a limp. Eventually, his range of motion reduced, and he walked a bit like an old man. Despite a variety of monthly injections and different treatments, nothing we did slowed the growth. Though he had a big arthritic knee, he was a really happy, occasionally awnry guy, and playful guy. Every know and then, he’d rear, buck, and even come off all four. We’d wince and worry. One day, something changed, and though his mind and body wanted to go, his knee didn’t. It was time to set free him free.
Tio was a bit of a stinker when he got to AAE, but over the weeks, months, and years, he softened so much. In the beginning, he was big and pushy, and he was so excited by everything. As part of his early rehab, he had daily hand walks down the same path, day after day. It was like he was seeing new, exciting things every day when he was taken out for a walk, and he couldn’t wait to see and smell all the “things”. LOL! Same ol’ sights, T! Eventually, he got easier and easier, and he turned into a big, soft, marshmallow…but he still had a little ‘tude, and he like to sneak a little taste of you when you weren’t looking. Tio was another volunteer favorite, and he was extra special to some. He was so, so, so loved! Tio had his paddock outside the barn, and I’m sure I’m not the only one that expexts to see Tio when i walk out the back door. it’s not right to see another horse in his space.
For those of you volunteered in El Dorado Hills, chances are, you knew, Holli, the bestest girl in the world. At 15, and after being part of this AAE journey for 12 years, she left our Earthly world in April. To say it was one of the most difficult days ever is an understatement, and she’s been missed every single day.
In EDH, she loved to be in the barn being loved on by everyone, and she loved everyone. Holl didn’t spend much time at the barn in Pilot Hill. I wish she could have, but was too hard for her to walk up and down the hill to get there, and she didn’t like getting in the truck any more. Truth be told, I couldn’t life her into the truck anymore, either. She was very content and became very lazy, but her heart was as big as ever. Thankfully, there are lots of Holli many memories I’ll cherish forever and plenty of Holli stories…way more than we have time for today. In time, they’ll be shared. Holl, you were supposed to live forever! I’ll miss ya’ every day, forever…and don’t forget to wait for me.
Oscar Oscar, Oscar! We were told Oscar was a senior Juliana piggy. Oscar came to AAE with his ol’ piggy friend, Oliver, almost four years ago, after we took in several horses from a distressed sanctuary. The sanctuary had gotten a three-day notice to vacate, and the very senior and very obese pigs had no where to go. About a year or so ago, we discovered Oscar had a testicular tumor. It grew and grew and grew. Unfortunately, there was no more room for it to grow. Oscar crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and hopefully, Oliver met him on the other side.
Oscar and Oliver were so fat, their eye’s were closed with by fat pads and they stepped on their bellies as they dragged the ground. It made sense that we could/should be able to get them placed in a farm or pig sanctuary, but despite our best efforts, none would take them. It became clear, they were supposed to stay at AAE. Oliver crossed over last year, and it seems after he was gone, we really got to know Oscar. Oscar taught those of us that didn’t know, how amazing pigs can be. He was a gentle ol’ soul, he liked to be fed like he was a king, he enjoyed belly rubs, and he captured a lot of hearts, along with a few laughs. Fortunately, Oscar had a few special friends that treated him like royalty, and his last year was without doubt the best year of his life. You were the best, Oscar, you were one in a million! We hope you’re running free with Oliver.
Sona came to AAE in 2020 with Mia and their Black Angus herd to help reduce the starthistle and tall overgrowth at the Pilot Hill property before we moved horses over in 2021. When the herd moved out, these two ol’ ladies stayed behind. Sona was 18 this year and Mia is 19. They’re both sweet ol’ girls, and they’ve enjoyed an easy pasture life the last few years. Sadly, Sona’s time came, and before help could get here, she crossed over. Thank you, Sona for being such a good weedeater, a sweet moo, and good company for the mustangs.
Even though these animals are no longer with us, their stories will continue to inspire us, and we will carry their memories forward with gratitude and love.
We are so thankful to each of you for being part of this journey with us, for believing in our mission, and for sharing in both the joy and the sorrow that come with rescue work. Your support means everything.
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 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.
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!
MYERS
AAE welcomed Myers along with Portia, Maia, and Whiskey in summer 2023. After a call from law enforcement to help with an older horse, we went to pick up Maia and discovered another three in need of help. The horses’ basic care and overall health had been inadequate for some time. Myers and Whiskey were stallions who had each been tied to a 15-foot rope attached to a metal stake in the ground, and some resarch shows they likely lived this way for seven years. At that time, we didn’t take in mature stallions due to the difficult challenges they can represent, but we couldn’t leave Myers and Whiskey where they were. We added Portia to the intake, and loaded her into the trailer with Maia, then returned for the boys after building two stallion paddocks at AAE.
Myers was a bit challenging with studly behavior, but overall, he was not unmanageable. Over the following several months at AAE, he gained weight, his handling and behavior improved considerably. Once he was more manageable, he was dewormed and had hoof care, though he wasn’t a fan of farrier work. He had dental care, and vaccines, and he got a microchip. His hooves were touched up after his dental. Soon after, he was castrated, and that closed that chapter of his life. He was ready to start a new chapter.
After he’d been with us for a little over a year, he made a really big transformation, and Myers found a forever home!
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 Myers 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.
One more life to save for Christmas! Another Grandma, skinny, lame, broken teeth, and headed to the slaughter truck.
So we figured my truck, (Chilly Pepper) was a better option. She does not deserve to ship to slaughter.
Please help us get the $1575 for her bail and transport to safety.
PLEASE HELP ME HELP HER! It’s Go Time!
If anyone would like to donate some potentially lifesaving Colostrum replacement, here is the link. Our shipping address is:
Chilly Pepper, 12965 Green Saddle Drive, #233 Golconda, NV 89414. Even if we didn’t have the pregnant donkeys, we still need to keep that on hand because if you need it, it is an emergency situation and you don’t have time to order it.
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
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!
MOLLIE & MILA
Sweet Mollie is a beautiful ~5 year old Arabian mare who arrived with her ~6 month old filly by her side. They were diamonds in the rough! Poor Mollie was so defeated and spent. When we first met her, her sadness was palpable. It was as if she had nothing left. She had been separated from her filly, and after who knows how many months of the food and safety deprivation she had endured, it seemed so wrong she would be deprived of her connection with her baby.
Mila had put herself in a corner trying to get to mom. The yearning to be with each other was painful to see. Thankfully, when we returned with the trailer a couple day later, the girls were all moved to a large holding area (the arena) together. From there, we moved them through alleys and chutes to sort and load them. You can see the relief, already.
The first thing we did when we got back to AAE was reunite the group, most importantly, moms with foals. They had been separated in the spirit of their own good because they were all so depleted, but they were all so stressed, it seemed like unnecessary stress at that moment.
Though she wasn’t halterable initially, it didn’t take too long to earn Mollie’s trust. Haltering, leading, and hoof handling fell into place. Once Mollie was confident enough, she had all the works, hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and she got a microchip. She also had bloodwork done indicating she was pregnant.
Mila, on the other hand, was the most challenging of the foals. Terrified was an understatement, but once she began to understand, she never turned back. Mila’s confidence grew, and she became one of the more social kids. When she was ready, Mila was dewormed, and had her vaccines and hoof care.
Once their health improved and they overcame their challenges, their beauty shone through. Their transformation in just four months was truly remarkable. Mollie and Mila also got a beautiful gift, and we couldn’t be more grateful. They were adopted together; the two that probably needed to be “together” the most.
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 Mollie and Mila 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.
There were so many it took 2 trips, and thankfully my hauler is giving me a huge discount on the hauling. We need $1200 to cover this.
Doc is coming tomorrow to draw blood and vet the donks. My estimate from him is $1500. This includes 2 health certificates and coggins for those being adopted out of state.
The load of hay was lighter than normal and the cost for that is $1160.75. That just arrived – woohoo.
My hauler is being super patient, so I am really hoping we can get that covered, as doing a haul prior to being paid is unheard of.
Many of the pregnant jennies are really in rough shape. They are extremely thin and they are giving every last bit of their food to their babies. This makes the risk of Mama not having enough milk or being able to take care of the babies much higher. We need to purchase Seramune Oral Equine IgG for Foals in the event Mama does not have colostrum. We have literally used it on hundreds if not thousands of foals over the years.
If anyone would like to donate some potentially lifesaving Colostrum replacement, here is the link. Our shipping address is:
Chilly Pepper, 12965 Green Saddle Drive, #233 Golconda, NV 89414. Even if we didn’t have the pregnant donkeys, we still need to keep that on hand because if you need it, it is an emergency situation and you don’t have time to order it.
So for the number of the donkeys that were bailed and needed a place to stay, as of tomorrow we need at least $3860.75 just to pay for the hauling, hay and get them vetted. We are working with a couple of other rescues to help with the donkeys, but that CAN’T happen without the bloodwork and vetting, and as some of them are very thin AND carrying a little baby donkey in their bellies, they REALLY appreciate having food in front of them at all times.
Thank you for helping save these beautiful souls. As you can see, most of their eyes show the crushing sorrow that they have known as they were used for tripping etc. It is time to start their new lives, and YOU ALL can make this happen. THANK YOU!!
Merry Christmas!
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
All 18 Donkeys are here. Hopefully this will show the two photos of the last 12 donks. There is a glitch so only one of the photos posted showed up.
NOTE – I had received some funds towards hauling. However, at the last minute I needed to send more funds for the actual rescue, so that is why I am still needing help with hauling. I so appreciate y’all stepping up to make this happen.
There were so many it took 2 trips, and thankfully my hauler is giving me a huge discount on the hauling. We need $1200 to cover this.
Doc is coming tomorrow to draw blood and vet the donks. My estimate from him is $1500. This includes 2 health certificates and coggins for those being adopted out of state.
The load of hay was lighter than normal and the cost for that is $1160.75. That just arrived – woohoo.
My hauler is being super patient, so I am really hoping we can get that covered, as doing a haul prior to being paid is unheard of.
Many of the pregnant jennies are really in rough shape. They are extremely thin and they are giving every last bit of their food to their babies. This makes the risk of Mama not having enough milk or being able to take care of the babies much higher. We need to purchase Seramune Oral Equine IgG for Foals in the event Mama does not have colostrum. We have literally used it on hundreds if not thousands of foals over the years.
If anyone would like to donate some potentially lifesaving Colostrum replacement, here is the link. Our shipping address is:
Chilly Pepper, 12965 Green Saddle Drive, #233 Golconda, NV 89414. Even if we didn’t have the pregnant donkeys, we still need to keep that on hand because if you need it, it is an emergency situation and you don’t have time to order it.
So for the number of the donkeys that were bailed and needed a place to stay, as of tomorrow we need at least $3860.75 just to pay for the hauling, hay and get them vetted. We are working with a couple of other rescues to help with the donkeys, but that CAN’T happen without the bloodwork and vetting, and as some of them are very thin AND carrying a little baby donkey in their bellies, they REALLY appreciate having food in front of them at all times.
Thank you for helping save these beautiful souls. As you can see, most of their eyes show the crushing sorrow that they have known as they were used for tripping etc. It is time to start their new lives, and YOU ALL can make this happen. THANK YOU!!
Merry Christmas!
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
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!
SWEENEY & TYLER
Sweeney is a beautiful ~5 year old Arabian mare. She looked like a tick when she arrived. Her midline was round and plump, and she looked miserably pregnant! We wanted her to deliver so she’d get some relief, but at the same time, she wasn’t halterable. Poor girl was suspicious of every move anyone would make when in her bubble. She was a bit of a challenge, and unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to earn her trust. She arrived at AAE on March 20, and she delivered a sweet little filly on April 8, 2024, not even three weeks later, on Eclipse Day. Sweeney and Tyler’s names were inspired by Eclipse Day. Sunny Sweeney for the obvious, and Bonnie Tyler who sings Total Eclipse of the Heart. (For those that don’t know, AAE horse names are country artist inspired. We have some fun with that!)
Sweeney was a great mom, and a protective mom, so we gave these girls there space while Sweeney adapted to her new role. Fortunately, both seemed very healthy after delivery. She’s young, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Tyler was her first foal. Once they had some time to themselves, we reintroduced human touch, halter and lead, and kind new ways of thinking. Before long, she was accepting a halter, learning to lead, and having her hooves handled.
Sweeney came around slow but sure. Her confidence grew a little every day. Tyler, too, but she was a little toughie. She got so good at hiding behind mom and avoiding humans, but thankfully, we figured her out. Once Sweeney was confident enough, she had her hooves trimmed, and she had dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and she got a microchip. Tyler was dewormed, had her vaccines and hoof care.
These two gals received another incredible gift; they were adopted together and they’ll run off into the sunset, together, forever!
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 Sweeney and Tyler 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.
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!
KACEY & MICA
Kacey and Mica were the last two girls we brought back from our third trip to Susanville on April 6. Along with Karli, these girls added to the rescue group, and the effort became a 15 horse intake, plus Norah’s filly, Noah. Thankfully, Kacey and Mica were in fairly good condition.
KACEY
Mom, Kacey, is an ~eight year old Arabian mare that is sweet as pie
Her filly, Mica, is a ~three year old Arabian filly who is equally sweet as pie with a little bit of sass! It was quickly obvious that Kacey and Mica were a very bonded pair. The thought of separating these two was basically unthinkable. They were not easy to distinguish, but mama, Kacey, has the narrow blaze and a little white on her front right pastern!
They are both very friendly and mild-mannered. Neither was keen with the introduction of a halter, but it didn’t take much to earn their trust. Haltering quickly became easier, and learning to lead didn’t take long. Once they were halterable and handleable, they go their spa day(s), like the rest (hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and they got their microchips).
We can’t say enough about how sweet and kind these two lovelies are.
Kacey and Mica were adopted to a wonderful family, and they will get to stay together forever!! That is one of the best gifts ever! They are going to make THE best partners!
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 Kacey and Mica 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.
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!
KARLI
Not long after Noah was born, we got another call asking us to take the remaining three mares. The other rescue was unable to take them. There was a fair coming to town, and the horses needed to be moved soon. Oh my! We made another trip to Susanville on April 6, and we brought back the last three girls. They were in better condition.
Karli is a ~3 year old Arabian filly. She’s one of the most beautiful of the bunch! Karli was so scared and reactive when a halter was first introduced, but we took it slow, and her courage showed. She was so brave. She’s so willing as long as you take things slow.
Karli is a very lovely, sensitive lil’ filly and a trainer favorite! She was curious, but so timid when she got to AAE. Slowly but surely, her confidence has grown, and she’s improved so much. She’s good with hoof handling and the farrier, if you take it slow. She’s improving every day. Karli is enjoying pasture life with a herd, and she comes to greet you. She’s been introduced to a saddle pad and surcingle, but that was difficult for her. She was reactive and still needs to grow some more courage before moving forward to fast. She’s really a sweet thing with a ton of potential.
Karli is available for adoption.
Karli is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip. Her young-hose experienced person will be patient and take things slow to build her confidence so she can take life in stride
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!
NORAH & NOAH
It was March 20 when we brough Norah back to AAE along with 11 other Arabians. Her belly was big, and her udder was full. We knew it wouldn’t be long before she’d be welcoming a foal.
NORAH
Norah is an ~8 year old Arabian mare. We saw her, and we wanted to get her back to AAE asap, but the long drive ahead felt daunting for her. It was dark when we unloaded the trailers, and the next morning we got to work shuffling horses and paddocks. We knew we didn’t have long to get hands on Miss Norah so the vet could handle her should she have problems with delivery.
Thankfully, it didn’t take long for Norah to accept touching and haltering, and it didn’t seem all too foreign to her. The late night and early morning checks began, and in the early hours of her fourth night, March 24, little Miss Noah was born.
Norah was an amazing mom, and Noah’s grown into a beautiful weanling. Mom’s had come challenges along the way. She arrived with a couple old injuries on her hind right leg. One healed, the other hasn’t. She has a golf ball-sized mass on her heel. We’re hoping it’s proud flesh (granulation tissue), but also suspect a sarcoid. See graphic photos here.It needs to be removed now that baby is weaned and fly season has finally slowed down. On top of that, Norah had a mystery injury about a month after arrival. Somehow, she fractured her upper jaw and nearly lost some teeth. Thankfully, Dr Errico at Loomis Basin was able to repair her jaw, and she’s healed well. See graphic photos here. She’ll have her dental next month after waiting about six months for her bone to heal. Once she has her dental, and her mass is removed, that will complete all of the vet care from the Susanville horses. It’s been a long haul! Well, we may have a few pregnant mares delivering foals in the next month or two.
Norah will be available for adoption after her mass is removed and healed. Stay tuned for updates. If you’d like to help with Norah’s veterinary cost, we’d sure appreciate the extra help! Donate for to help with those vet costs here.
NOAH
Noah is an 8-1/2 month old Arabian filly. She is a proud and sassy lil’ one, and she’s a ton of fun!
Noah halters and leads well. She’s very confident and loves to run wth the big girls in the pasture. She’s smart and learns quickly.
Noah is current with hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip. Noah is available for adoption to a young-horse experienced person. She would love to go home with her pal, Theo, too. Interested? Please submit an Adoption Inquiry.
First recognized in 2004, National Horse Day celebrates the importance of horses and their contributions to society, and it has since become a beloved occasion to reflect on the bond and companionship we share with these majestic creatures.
Let’s join together and celebrate the horses who have enriched our lives and touched our hearts. Do something for a horse-in-need today: make a donation, volunteer your time, adopt, sponsor a horse’s care, give a gift in a friend’s name, spread awareness, or get creative, every effort helps and can make a big difference in the lives of horses-in-need. And, it’s a perfect way to give back this holiday season. Use our giving portal (or one of the other options below) and help more horses find their second chance in 2025!
Honor your favorite horse today. It can be your horse or one of ours, past or present. Make a donation, send us a photo, and tell us your favorite story or somethign special about this horse (or other equine). We’ll share the love on our Facebook page (or use this link to share directly on our Facebook page in the comment section of the pinned post at the top).Even if you’re not able to donate, play along and send or share on Facebook your favorite horse memory!
Thank you for helping make the world a better place for horses-in-need!
