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It’s the Meow-st Wonderful Time of the Year!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

This group is feline festive and wants to whisker you a Meowy Christmas and a pawsperous New Year!

FOSTER KITTENS

We got a call in May, and what could heal a broken heart better than something warm and fuzzy? We started fostering kittens for one of the local County Animal Services in spring 2023. Timing was great, as we’d just lost one of our beloved horses. It was the perfect recipe of warm and fuzzy! We’ve had kittens in the barn, and we’ve had kittens with volunteers as fosters, and it’s been so much fun! Here are some of the lil cuties we’ve cared for.

So far, including a past litter in 2019, we’ve helped 31 kittens along their paths to knew homes. We still have a group of foster kittens (above) who are available for adoption. If you are interested in learning more, please email our adoption team soon, they are due to be spayed/neutered this week.

Kittens are happier when they have a friend, so ideally they will be adopted in pairs or have another feline friend at home.

If you’re interested in joining the kitten team, email us. We’ll continue fostering as long as there is need and we have either the barn or fosters available to help. The summer and winter months are tough because of the “barn” environment (too hot or too cold), so we rely on our fosters during the challenging seasonal weather.

That said, we’re working on a new kitten project, so stay tuned for more news on that!

As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

Donate

Ways to Give:

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Can You Give Jackson Love This Christmas?

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

There is no greater gift than love, and this sweet guy deserves it all!

JACKSON

Jackson is a handsome, athletic, and curious ~2015 mustang gelding. He originally came to AAE in January 2017 from the Virginia Range in Nevada. His band had been seen crossing the highway multiple times, so they were gathered to keep the horses and drivers/passengers safe. His original adoption failed after a short while, and he urgently needed a new place to land, so he came to AAE.

Jackson was adopted the latter part of 2018. He went directly into training, spending about seven months with his trainer learning more about humans, groundwork, trailering, and saddle & rider. After going home, his adopter was unable to maintain his progress, and as a result, Jackson regressed and his mistrust of humans returned. Jackson came back to AAE in 2021 due to financial strain after a death in his adopter’s family.

Jackson prefers the company of his herd-mates over that of humans. He is curious and willing, but he tends to keep his distance. He is not readily approachable in a large space; however, he can be approached and haltered in a smaller, confined area. He can be fearful of being touched, but once haltered and after that initial touch, he is willing to try.

Jackson will only be adopted to someone with previous mustang experience and with no time limits or motives. After spending seven months or so with a trainer, it’s obvious he never overcame his fear/mistrust of humans. He needs a stronger foundation of trust before asking him to do any more than he can handle. He will be a long term project, but he will be worth every effort.

If you are interested in adding Jackson to your herd, submit an adoption inquiry.

As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

Donate

Ways to Give:

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Jack Frost is Warming Up

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

This Jack may seem frosty around humans, but he’s warming up a bit, and he is going to make a wonderful partner for a special someone!

JACK

Jack and his pal, Nash, came to AAE in February 2021 from a distressed sanctuary situation after local law enforcement intervened.

Details about Jack’s past life are limited. He is a former tribal mustang, born around 2008. We were told he was the Chief’s horse when he lived on the reservation. When he was about 6 or 7 years old, he was placed at this small sanctuary where he lived in a herd environment with 11 other horses and a couple donkeys. As best we know, he was never touched, let alone haltered, while at the sanctuary.

After the standard quarantine period, Jack had minimal interaction leading into a five-day training opportunity. Jack did well, and though a very slow process, he was touched without retreating or experiencing much stress; however, he could not be haltered. Jack then went to Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) as a project horse for their gentling and handling course. Jack was still very resistant to that initial touch when haltering, but once haltered, he could be touched across his body without issue.

When Jack returned to AAE, we could finally address his hoof and dental care needs, as well as vaccines and a microchip, since he was somewhat touchable and halterable. Jack is one of the more challenging mustangs to come through, but he’s making progress in baby step fashion.

He is still unsure of humans, and he’s not keen on human touch, but will accept with some reservation.

Jack is ready to find his forever home. Jack’s a very confident, laid-back horse, he just has very little interest in humans. To be successful, he needs a patient and mustang-experienced person. Someone who wants to build a trusting relationship with him, without expectations or agendas. The ideal home will have both a pasture for roaming and a smaller roundpen/paddock for initial groundwork and handling. A calm, confident, and social horse friend who can show Jack the ropes and help him develop his own trust with humans would be the icing on the cake!

You can read more about him, and if you think you might be the Jill to this Jack, submit an adoption inquiry.

As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

Donate

Ways to Give:

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like Red! ❤️

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

Red is a special guy who has a special place in our hearts.

RED

We first met the incredibly handsome Red in the summer of 2015. He was a herd member of another rescue and went to the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) for gentling and basic learning. He was completely untouchable when he arrived at MRILC. It took a tremendous amount of work and patience before he’d even accept a simple touch from a human. With more time, he learned basic groundwork and long-lining and, he was introduced to a saddle (no rider). During his months-long stay, the owner of the other rescue became very ill and passed away. Red came to AAE.

Red’s journey has been filled with false starts and unexpected curves. In early 2016, he went to live with a foster who had hoped to train Red to become a backcountry riding horse. Unfortunately, after several months, the foster felt Red never developed enough confidence to become a safe and dependable trail horse, so Red returned to AAE. In the fall of the same year, Red was adopted, again. His adopter continued Red’s training, and the two made progress together. Red even carried a rider in saddle. Over time, however, Red’s adopter was unable to care for his needs, and Red sat in pasture with no significant human interaction for many months. Once again, Red was let down, and he returned to AAE in January 2018.

Red had been back at AAE only a month when he ruptured his peroneus tertius tendon in the pasture. This usually happens when the hock is hyperextended, likely in a quick turn or change of direction. Red was on stall rest for more than a year, and thankfully, he recovered well and was able to return to his normal activity level. After months of daily interactions, Red’s confidence level improved and he seemed to enjoy being around humans, too.

In November 2020 Red was adopted again, this time as a liberty horse, which we felt was the best option for this troubled guy. Sadly, his person wanted more than Red could give, and he returned to AAE in January 2022. He came back a different horse. His confidence was shattered, and he would rear and pull back in fear. Since then, we’ve given Red the freedom to be a horse and spend time in the pasture with other horses. His confidence with humans is wavering, but we’re hopeful, with time, he’ll return to the horse we knew before.

Red is an amazing and kind horse. This sweet 16 year old is available for adoption, but only to a special person. He needs a patient and confident person who has no timelines or agendas. One who will allow Red to progress at his own pace. Red should live at home with his future human so they can have daily interactions. He would also love to have a horsey friend or two.

Red will stay at AAE until we are certain we have found the perfect person with the perfect situation. He deserves nothing less.

If you are interested in learning more about Red, please visit his profile page.

As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

Donate

Ways to Give:

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

The Best Christmas Gift of All!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

Today we’re sharing the story of Diesel and how he’s about to have the best Christmas yet…

DIESEL

Handsome Diesel came to AAE with his buddies Scout and Diego in November 2016. The trio was originally part of a mustang herd in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico and had been rounded up and moved around by the US Forest Service. Some of the gathered horses were adopted. A small group of five who weren’t adopted were transported to the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) in Solvang, CA for a wild horse gentling program. At the end of the program, two of the horses were adopted, but Diesel, Scout, and Diego were not. The USFS was about to offer them at $25 each in a Craigslist ad, but instead, thanks to staff at MRILC, they found their way to AAE.

In 2017, Diesel returned to MRILC to participate in another program. Unfortunately, his stay was cut short when he became lame in his hind end. Once back at AAE, he was put on stall rest, and subsequently diagnosed with Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). Despite treatment, he has residual neurologic deficits that make him unsafe as a riding horse. That said, this 9 year old is still a spunky and kind young man. He has a playful and curious personality, but he is unsure and unconfident around humans at times.

This Christmas, after the longest-in-waiting at AAE, Diesel is going to get the best gift ever! He has finally found his person, and they will be heading home soon!

As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

Donate

Ways to Give:

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

The Four “Wise” Men of AAE

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

Just like “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night” are classics at the holidays, Barney, Finn, Jengo, and Tio are classics around AAE!

BARNEY

Barney, a 24-ish year old Belgian Draft, stands 17 hands high (one hand = four inches) and weighs in at a mere 1,500 pounds. When he came to AAE in January 2019, he was 250 to 300 pounds underweight, had some respiratory and intestinal issues, and some basic care needs hadn’t been met.

With a proper diet, diagnostics, and treatment, Barney’s health improved. At one point, while rehabbing, he was eating 54 pounds of pellets every day! Now he eats about 15 to 20 pounds of pellets a day. If you’ve ever seen Barney at meal time, you may notice he eats with his mouth in the air and slobbers excessively. His epiglottis does not work properly, and those messy manners may help him breathe better.

We certainly love him, slobbery face and all!

This gentle giant and volunteer favorite is a sanctuary resident. He will spend his golden years at AAE with gal pal, Sierra, by his side.

See more photos and learn more about Barney here.

FINNEGAN

Finn’s AAE story starts before he was even born. Pregnant mom, Kai, came to AAE in February 2014 after being rescued from a pre-slaughter auction. She delivered an adorable colt in April of the same year. Finn had some serious health issues shortly after birth, but thankfully, he recovered and grew into the handsome and playful horse we know today.

   

He’s also been mischievous since the beginning. If you’re around the barn, you’ll probably hear regularly, Finn-again? As a colt, he would snatch gloves from pockets and take off with them at top speed. Well, Finn’s not that fast, so maybe it was just a saunter away. Nowadays, he plays with the hoses, in his water bucket, and with anything he can find.

Finn is a social butterfly and he is loved by horses and humans alike. He is affectionate and adored by our volunteers. Several years ago, Finn was adopted, and then returned to AAE six months later. The gals at his adoptive home were going over and through fences to be with him, and the vet bills were piling up. They could not resist that golden mane, athletic physique, and charming personality!

Finn is now a resident program horse. For now, he introduces new volunteers to basic safety and handling, and he will play a vital role in new programs as we continue to grow our offerings.

See more photos and learn more about Finn here.

JENGO

This handsome devil with the rocker hair is Jengo! He is a 15 year old BLM mustang who came to AAE in 2018 after the death of his owner. He was trained through the Northern Nevada Correctional Facility and was featured in the 2019 film The Mustang. He’s our very own resident celebrity!

Jengo’s respectful and dependable personality makes him the perfect resident program horse! He helps new volunteers learn the ropes around AAE and is such a patient teacher. We’re lucky to have him in our herd!

See more photos and learn more about Jengo here.

TIO

Tio came to AAE in 2019 when his owner was unable to continue his care after extensive diagnostics, treatments, and multiple layups. He had numerous soft tissue injuries and bone issues in his front pastern/fetlock area. He had been on stall rest and needed to stay on extended stall rest in hopes he would recover to be pasture sound. Thanks to his background as a show horse, he did fairly well with stall life and enjoyed being a playful pest to our volunteers and his neigh-bors in the barn.

He improved slowly and eventually was moved into a larger paddock as part of the recovery/transition process. He loved having the space to frolic and play. Unfortunately, a bump was discovered over his knee joint on the opposite leg, which has slowly grown and caused him to be stiff and lame. We suspect he developed arthritis in that knee after compensating with that leg for so long.

Tio now lives in a smaller stall/paddock and, despite moving slower these days, he’s still really sweet and really spicy. He has a heart of gold and we love him for it.

See more photos and learn more about Tio here.

As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

Donate

Ways to Give This Holiday Season

(1) Set up a bill pay with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking hereor any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text HOPE4HORSES to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Donate

A New Way to Give

Start your own fundraiser on behalf of AAE! Then ask friends and family to donate as a gift for your birthday, Christmas, or just because, and help the horses of AAE! Click here to get started. If you have any questions, please email mccall@allaboutequine.org

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference and make all of this work possible!

Thanks for your gracious and continued support of AAE!

Ho Ho Ho – It’s JoJo & Charley!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

Ho ho ho – it’s time for JoJo & Charley!

JOJO & CHARLEY

JoJo and Charley came together to AAE in November 2022 when their owners were moving across the country, and unfortunately, could not bring the girls. They both had been riding horses, but neither had been ridden in many years. They arrived in good condition, and only needed a few vaccines, deworming, and microchips.

JoJo

JoJo is very senior (1997), but spry, Paso Fino mare, who’s a bundle of energy. This confident mare can be bossy and pushy, and very sweet, too. Overall, she adjusted well to the change in her environment and routine when coming to AAE. However, she became anxious and agitated when separated from Charley, even if only a brief moment. If you can imagine, she demanded her return! In the end, JoJo moved to a new pasture, without Charley. It was for the better for each of them. JoJo discovered geldings, and she’s been a very happy camper since!

When she’s not distraught over separation, JoJo has pretty good ground manners, and she is easy to handle, in general. She can be pushy and a handful when separated from her buddy, whomever it is. She’s a fun and nice, sometimes spicy, and she would love nothing more for Christmas than a home of her own! She is looking for a person to love her as a non-riding companion and who can help build her confidence when separated. (She might, repeat might, be ok as a lead-line possibility, but with an experienced handler.) An older gelding friend at her new home would be the cherry on top!

Charley

Charley is a senior (2001) Quarter Horse mare. She’s calm, friendly, and easy going. She likes her space and her food, too (but don’t we all?!). She lacks confidence in some situations and really needs reassurance from her handler to carry her through, but she’s willing and you can see her try! That said, she adapted well to her new environment and the new routine at AAE.

Charley has some arthiritis and rotation in her front left knee, and she takes daily medication to help.

Earlier this year, she developed a huge abscess in her left hind hoof, and it took its toll. After prolonged lameness, radiographs showed not only the residual of the abscess, but her coffin bone had rotated substantially, just breaking through her sole. Charley’s hoof was kept clean and wrapped with frequent changes, she wore Soft Ride boots, and she had TheraPlate treatments three times a day for several months. Subsequent radiographs showed her sole depth improved tremendously, and she’s recovered incredibly well.

Charley is a favorite to some of our volunteers. She is easy to handle, and she has good ground manners. Charley is available for adoption, but between her arthritis and rotated coffin bone, she has a non-riding companion status. Her ideal home will have flat ground for her to roam and possibly another older horse who would be gentle with her. An older gelding is probably the better option for her, as well.

   

If you are interested in adopting JoJo or Charley, please submit an adoption inquiry to start the process.

As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

Donate

Ways to Give This Holiday Season

(1) Set up a bill pay with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking hereor any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text HOPE4HORSES to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Donate

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference and make all of this work possible!

Thanks for your gracious and continued support of AAE!

Wishing You a Blue Christmas

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As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

Today we’re putting the spotlight on this familiar & handsome face! His story is on the longer side, but it’s a worthwhile read.

BLUE

Blue, a 2010 Virginia Range (NV) mustang, came to AAE in March 2017 after a request for assistance from the Virginia Range Wild Horse Sanctuary and the Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund. Blue had a large mass over his left rear fetlock/pastern area. Despite being haltered and handled to some extent previously, he was not halterable when he arrived at AAE. It would be a long and challenging journey to help Blue, but it was one we were willing to take on.

     

Before we could even examine and evaluate the mass, let alone treat it, Blue had to be gentled, halterable, and handleable. If we were going to remove it, we needed to be able to handle his leg and hoof to change his bandages frequently post-surgery. Blue had some substantial fear/trust issues, which made the process even more difficult. Initial efforts to befriend and halter him were met with a lukewarm response.

Soon enough, Blue made enough progress that our vet was able to sedate him, radiograph the bony area beneath the mass, and collect tissue samples for biopsy. Even under sedation, he kicked quickly and with purpose.

Fortunately, the radiographs and biopsy detected no obvious underlying concerns, and it was assumed the mass was proud flesh (granulation tissue) that was the result of an old, untreated injury. Unfortunately, a few weeks later, Blue developed painful sores/ulcers in his mouth. He was quarantined as a precaution and was tested for vesicular stomatitis (a contagious viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle). Thankfully, the test was negative. We gave him time to recuperate, but were eager to restart our training as soon as possible – the mass on his leg was growing and oozing, attracting flies and yellow jackets.

After several weeks, his mouth had improved and we resumed our efforts. We worked for weeks with minimal progress, but after one marathon day, we had a major break through! After six hours, he accepted handling and touching all over, so we began to practice bandaging and removing the bandage, over and over. We continued this every day until we could halter, touch his body all over, and pick up, handle, and bandage his left hind.

Blue had surgery at the end of August 2017, and the nearly seven pound mass was removed. What a relief!

           

Blue practicing bandaging before surgery.     The mass was HUGE! Doesn’t it look like a brain?

When it came time to change the bandage for the first time, Blue was sedated and, overall, the process went smoothly (though he wasn’t a fan of having the lesion cleaned). The area where the mass had been was beginning to heal!

Blue’s health concerns weren’t over though. The mystery sores returned, and in addition to his mouth, he had them all over his body this time. We biopsied the tissue and received a vasculitis diagnosis. Thankfully, with proper medication, the sores began to heal.

Healing progressed nicely. We had a few bumps along the way (Blue grew weary of being sedated and having the lesion cleaned), and by November 2017, the lesion was almost healed. A small area persisted and started to grow back so it was trimmed off. As the months passed, the small area started to grow again. A biopsy revealed a sarcoid. We tried different medications, but nothing helped the lesion heal completely. The small area was lasered off one more time in fall 2018, and since then, the lesion has completely healed, save an awkward looking, quarter-sized scar. However, the swelling in his fetlock and pastern area has reduced, and you can barely see the scar.

Nowadays, Blue is healthy and happy, spending his time being a horse and being the best Uncle B to younger ones in our herd. Unfortuantely, he developed laminitis in pasture last spring, and now he lives in a smaller dry paddock where he can still somewhat enjoy open space. He is still untrusting and unsure at times, especially when encountering new things. Though, he’s willing to do just about anything (respectfully) for a carrot.

Blue is available for adoption as a non-riding companion only to the perfect, forever home. He needs a patient person with mustang experience and plenty of space to roam free. He has made progress over his time at AAE, but still prefers horses to humans. If someone can give him time every day, he’s sure to come all the way around.

If you think you may be a good fit for him, submit an adoption inquiry to start the process.

Our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need, but we need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need next year.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

As seen with Blue, there are times when we have to address the unexpected, and we need the resources to provide the best we can for the horses in our care. We are grateful to have the support of our AAE community to ensure we are able to do that. Thank YOU!

Donate

Ways to Give This Holiday Season

(1) Set up a bill pay with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking hereor any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text HOPE4HORSES to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Donate

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference and make all of this work possible!

Thanks for your gracious and continued support of AAE!

On the 1st Day of Christmas, Allie’s asking Santa for a person of her own

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

It’s time for our favorite holiday tradition! As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.

Without further ado, our first story…

ALLIE

AAE welcomed Allie and several other horses from a distressed mustang sanctuary in 2020. Allie is still here waiting for her forever home!

Allie is a very senior mustang mare (est DOB 2000) who lived in a small paddock in captivity for many years. Her basic care had been neglected after long time sanctuary operators fell into poor health.

When she arrived, Allie was thin, and her hooves were long. She had a mass over her left ribcage from an old recurrent cyst and scars on her hind legs from a previous skin issue. They tried to remove the cyst three times, but it was persistent and kept returning.

Allie was very untrusting and evasive with humans, but she tried hard to understand what was asked. She has warmed up to humans over the years, and she enjoys grooming, but she is still unsure and unconfident, at times. Her hind legs are sensitive to the touch because of her scars, and she still needs to be sedated for hind hoof trims. She’s also very defensive/protective of any touch around the cyst area. In consultation with our vet, we decided not to pursue another attempt to remove the cyst because of her age, her trust issues, and the recurrent nature of the cyst. There appears to be a lot of adhesions to her ribcage, and it would be a difficult process, unlikely to succeed. As far as we know, she was never started under saddle, and with the cyst, that is not an option now.

This beautiful gal is still available for adoption, waiting for her special person to give her a chance at love. Because of her age, low confidence level, and the cyst, Allie is looking for a sanctuary home as a non-riding companion. At the prior sanctuary, she had a special person that she trusted, and we hope she can find that kinship again. We think with the right person and consistent TLC, Allie will open up again to form an incredible forever bond. Ideally she’d have open space with an equine friend, too, of course, because she is happiest when she’s with other horses. Can you show her the love she needs in her final years?

If you think you may be a good fit for her, submit an adoption inquiry to start the process.

Our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.

Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.

On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.

We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.

Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.

You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.

Donate

Ways to Give This Holiday Season

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

You Did It!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

Thank you for supporting All About Equine

for GivingTuesday 2023!

What an incredible GivingTuesday thanks to you! The AAE community came together to surpass our goal and raise over $12,500 for the horses in one day!

Your support and generosity will help with feed, veterinary expenses, and other needs for the horses – like yesterday’s dental day! Usually, once a month or so, we have a dental day. Typically, five or six horses have their annual dentals and vaccines. Yesterday was a mustang day – four mustangs and three domestic horses were up. We had beautiful weather, and it was a great day!

PS. Keep an eye on your inbox this Friday for the start of our favorite annual holiday tradition!

There’s still time to give!

Ways to Give:

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Whoa! We’re More Than Halfway There!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

#GivingTuesday is about halfway over, and we almost to our $10,000 goal!

On behalf of the entire AAE herd, Maia wants to thank everyone who has helped make this day a success so far! You made an immense difference in Maia’s life, and your support today ensures we can improve the lives of more horses like Maia!

We appreciate your donations, social media shares & likes, and overall support!

The horses are counting on you today, and you are showing up like you always do!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Any donation amount makes a HUGE difference for the horses!

Together we can reach our goal and help more horses get the second chance they deserve.

Donate

There are Many Ways to Give

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Give Hope to Horses like Sierra for #GivingTuesday!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

GIVINGTUESDAY

For nearly 15 years, we have worked together to transform the lives of hundreds of horses. Today, we can continue to give more horses a second chance at a healthy, happy, and love-filled life, and you can make it happen!

Horses like Sierra.

Sierra was one of AAE’s first horses. In 2009 she was rescued from a feedlot with two foals. One was her own, and the other was an orphaned foal whom she had taken as her own while at the feedlot. Thankfully, we were able to provide the soft landing they needed.

Sierra was emaciated and weak. Despite being little more than skin and bones, and though she was tired and depleted, Sierra never gave up on her boys. She allowed both to nurse enough to keep them alive. She had likely been a broodmare, and she had little, if any, handling. Sierra was full of parasites, and her feet were tender because of huge abscesses in her neglected hooves. Even more sadly, shortly after her arrival, she delivered a stillborn foal.

Despite her rough beginning, Sierra made progress, albeit slowly. She gained weight, her steps improved, and she eventually learned to trust more. Our volunteers loved her and wanted to keep this brave, stoic, and loving mom safe forever, so she became a sanctuary resident.

Her boys were adopted to their adoring humans, and over the years, Sierra has continued to share her maternal side with younger horses who come to AAE. She shows them proper horse behavior and loves them as her own. Now she spends her days in pasture with Barney by her side.

Sierra is here today because people cared enough to give her a second chance at a good life

On average, it costs about $8 each day for feed and health care for horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, and even more so when diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care are needed.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 today and we need your help to get there!

Any amount makes a HUGE difference for the horses! No donation is too small. In fact, if every one of our followers made a $1 donation, we could surpass our GivingTuesday goal by thousands.

Donate

There are Many Ways to Give

(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue

2201 Francisco Drive #140-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons

(5) Text GT4AAE to 53-555

(6) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

Give Tomorrow for Horses like Cody!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue:

 

Join us tomorrow for GivingTuesday, and help raise $10,000 for horses like Cody.

Cody came to AAE after his owner passed away. He was emaciated and his basic care had been neglected. Thanks to supporters like you, with dental care and a proper diet, Cody regained weight, rediscovered his youthful spirit, and found his forever home!

Tomorrow, let’s rally together to provide a better future for more horses-in-need.

Can’t wait to give horses a second chance? Give early now!

Give Early

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference and make all of this work possible!

Thank YOU!

Volunteers are needed at the store, please help if you can. We have a lot of tack to clean and display, and we need your support, even if it’s a single day. If you’re interested, please send an email to volunteer@allaboutequine.org.

Jennings Who?

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All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

Jennings came to AAE from a distressed mustang sanctuary with several of his friends. He was thin and had a rapidly growing mass on his sheath that was suspected to be squamous cell carcinoma.

 

Shortly after his arrival at AAE, the mass was removed and a biopsy revealed that it was metastatic melanoma. Thankfully, margins were clean, and there was no vascular invasion. No additional recurrent or new growths have been found since!

Jennings is really sweet. He likes to hang out with volunteers, enjoys grooming, and he’s a cool guy. He’s good with the farrier, no big issues loading, and he trailers well. He’s been ridden in the past, but he should have a refresher before hitting the trails again.

Somehow this special boy hasn’t been adopted yet! Jennings is looking for an experienced home to build his confidence and continue his training.

If your mamma is okay with you growing up to be a cowboy (or cowgirl!), then read more about Jennings and see if you’re a good fit for him!

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference and make all of this work possible!

Thank YOU!

Boots & Bling is nearly sold out! We hope you’ll join us! Get your tickets before it’s too late!

The event features a catered BBQ dinner by Devil Dawgs Smoked Meats, DJ music and entertainment by The Sundance Kid, live and silent auctions, dancing, and more.

You’ll need to be in attendance to bid on the dessert and live auction items, but f you’re not able to make the event, you can still support Boots and Bling and AAE by registering for the silent auction. More information will be available in a few days.

Buy Tickets!

This Purr-fect Pair Needs A Home!

 

These lil’ gentlemen were born in late June, and they have been fostered at AAE for Sacramento County Animal Services. During the heat of summer, they relocated to one of our volunteers homes so they could enjoy some air conditioning.  

Aren’t they adorable?! They have been vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered, but they haven’t been spoken for. They just need a family to love them fur-ever!

It would be paw-sitively amazing if they could be adopted together. Kittens are happier and have more fun when they have a friend.

To learn more or start the adoption process, please email our adoption team.

 

Did You Miss It? Early Bird Pricing Extended Through Until Midnight Tonight!

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All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

Early bird pricing for individual Boots & Bling tickets has been extended one more day, until tonight at midnight! Don’t delay – This will be your last chance to save!

If you can’t make it, you can still click the link to make a donation to support the event and the work we ALL do through AAE.

Buy Tickets!

If you would like to sit together with a group, please purchase tickets for your group in one transaction.

Boots & Bling is AAE’s most important fundraising event of the year. This event supports our ongoing rescue efforts and allows us to continue saving lives, one horse at a time.

The evening features a catered BBQ dinner by Devil Dawgs Smoked Meats, DJ music and entertainment by The Sundance Kid, live and silent auctions, dancing, and more.

 

 

 

Last Call for Early Bird Tickets!

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All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

 

  

The calls continue to come, and unfortunately, we simply don’t have the resources to help them all. Fortunately, we were able to help this group of five. They might be the cutest intakes of the year, and they are the tiniest, for sure!

These petite partners came to AAE after an unexpected death in their family. Sadly, no one had prepared for their future and no one else could take them. Three are older stallions, one is an older mare, and the other is a mid-teen mare. Names and more details will be revealed soon.

We’re working through their health care needs, planning for gelding surgeries, an eye removal (likely due to glaucoma), and whatever else they need. They were their human’s best friends and we will do everything we can to give them a happy next chapter.

Stay tuned for more to come while we get these cute ones settled!

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference and make all of this work possible!

Thank YOU!

This Cutie Has an N on His Bootie!

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All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

JACKSON

Remember Jackson, an 8 year old bay mustang who came to AAE from the Virginia Range in Nevada?

Jackson is a handsome, athletic, and sensitive gelding. He prefers the company of his herd-mates over that of humans. He is curious and willing, but he tends to keep his distance. He is not readily approachable in a large space; however, he can be approached and haltered in a smaller, confined area.

Jackson (left) and Martina (right)

Jackson was adopted and returned a few years later after a death in the family. After adoption, Jackson went directly into training, spending about five months with his trainer learning about humans, groundwork. trailer loading, and saddle and rider. Sadly, his adopter was unable to continue his education. As a result, he regressed, and his fear of humans returned. Because of this regression, he will only be adopted into a home with previous mustang experience. Jackson will be a long term project for someone with no time limits and no motives.

If you think you might be the Denise to this (Alan) Jackson, please visit his page to learn more, and submit an “Adoption Inquiry”.

Can’t adopt? Sharing Jackson’s story is so helpful, too! Maybe your family member, friend, or co-worker would be his perfect match!

You can also sponsor Jackson and help cover his care costs. Horse sponsorships help give us the stability and flexibility we need to make sure we can take our time finding the right home for each of our adoptable horses.

DUSTY

It’s been a tough several weeks at AAE. Our sweet ol’ Dusty crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week. Dusty was one of the cutest minis ever. He helped our new volunteers learn the ropes at AAE, and they learned about minis and mini care. This lil’ man was far less intimidating than a 1,000 pound horse for anyone new to horses. Sadly, he got very, very sick with a severe case of colitis, and like minis can do, he declined quite rapidly. Helping him across the Rainbow Bridge was the kindest choice for this lil’ man. We’ll miss his cuteness every day, but we know he’ll be watching over his two buddies, Robbie and Flame.

Thank you for your support helping horses each and every day!

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes allow us to make this work possible!

Casper and Pearl!

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All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

 

We are so grateful for how much love and kindness you give to horses. It’s inspiring to know our AAE community hears our calls and helps wherever they can. Thank you for being the reason horses get chances for better lives.

  • Gabby has wings
  • Spotlight: Casper & Pearl
  • Save the Date: Boots & Bling
  • Horses Available for Adoption
  • Volunteer Corner, Current Volunteer Help Needed
  • Special Project Help Needed
  • Ways You Can Help

 

 

Gabby has wings, run free sweet girl!

It’s never easy to say goodbye, but Gabby is running pain free in green pastures. After her surgery went well, and she had several days of promising progress, Gabby took a turn for the worse. She wasn’t progressing like she should, and her pain increased. Unfortunately, it was highly likely infection had invaded her coffin joint making her chance for a pain-free recovery slim to none. Helping her across the Rainbow Bridge was the kindest way we could help her be pain-free forever.

Gabby was such a warrior. When she got to AAE, she quickly weaseled her way into everyone’s hearts. She was progressed so well, initially. Then she rode some ups and downs these past several months like such a champ, meeting each battle with such a strong will and rebounding when we didn’t think she would. This last one was too much and could not be overcome. Thankfully, Gabby was loved by so many volunteers, and she had so many friends she never met.

Oh Gabby-girl, we’ll miss you. You’ll be missed by everyone, and we’ll long be remembered the warrior you were. Rest easy, sweetest girl ❤

CASPER and PEARL

Casper and Pearl came to AAE in a group with three other ponies: Ace, Bucky, and Minnie. AAE got a call from Wilbur Hot Springs in Williams, CA requesting help for this little herd. These sweet ponies were part of a larger herd of feral ponies, the Robinson Creek Ponies (click for history), that came from the hills west of Ukiah in Mendocino County. This group separated from the main herd and wandered dangerously close to the highway. In 2019, these ponies were relocated to the 1,600 acre nature preserve at Wilbur Hot Springs in hopes they could resume their free-roaming lifestyle and live among the other wildlife on the preserve. Sadly, some of the ponies eventually foundered from eating so much of the green grass. One was euthanized. Though the remaining herd was seen by a vet and had hooves trimmed, later, it was discovered their hooves were getting overgrown again. They were still feral and not easily caught or handled. WHS staff recognized the ponies could not live wild and without maintenance care, but they did not have the experience to give the ponies the attention they needed. WHS Staff was connected with AAE, and our team drove out to the nature preserve, loaded the five ponies into a trailer, and brought them back to AAE for gentling, and hoof care, along with radiographs for those that appeared they may have foundered.

Once at AAE, they all had hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming. They each also got a microchip and DNA analysis, too.

Casper’s hooves were long, but in otherwise fairly good condition when he arrived. He was very reactive, untrusting with humans, and lacked confidence. The ponies have been gentled, and they have been learning basic groundwork, hoof handling, and how to stand quiet for the farrier. Casper has improved tremendously. He’s getting more curious and growing more confident every day. He is not quite sure he wants to be with humans all the time, but he willing and tries hard. Some days he’s very approachable; other days, he is evasive. Sometimes, it depends on who is approaching.

Caspar stands quietly for hoof cleaning, and he’s doing well with the farrier. Once haltered, he does well on a lead. He still has some fear issues loading into a trailer, but he will eventually get in the trailer IF he’s given time to check it out and isn’t pressured. He accepts fly spray and a fly mask without much concern. He’s come a long way and though he’s not quite as far as the others, with consistency and ongoing handling, this guy is going to make nice little pony for an experienced family.

Pearl’s hooves were long, but also in otherwise fairly good condition when she arrived. She was very reactive, very fearful of humans, and lacked confidence. Pearl is improving every day and evolving into a very sweet little mare. She’s getting more trusting and brave every day. She wants to be with humans, but still has a little reservation. Once she gets beyond that first touch, her confidence grows a lot. 

Pearl leads and stands fairly quietly for grooming and hoof cleaning. She’s doing well with the farrier, too. She accepts fly spray and a fly mask without much concern. She, too, has come a long way, and with consistency and ongoing handling, this sweet mare is going to make a nice little pony for an experienced family.  

Caspar and Pearl are bonded, and they have likely been together their entire lives. They are looking for a home where they can remain together, forever. The perfect home will be a horse-experienced home with a couple of youngsters that want to make them the best ponies ever! They’ll be fun to bring along.

Thank you for your support helping horses each and every day!

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes allow us to make this work possible!

This is a BIG, BIG Deal!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue.

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is a 24-hour online giving challenge to help AAE and other non-profits in the Sacramento area to raise funds and awareness. It is a day to give where your heart is! To learn more about Big Day of Giving, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org.

This is a BIG, BIG deal!

With BIG thanks to some anonymous supporters, donations to AAE from now through 11:59pm will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $6,500!

Donate now to double your donation and help us reach our goal!

It’s not to late, you too can step up to the plate and pledge matching funds now! Inspire giving and double your donation to make your impact twice as BIG! To learn more about starting your own matching funds campaign for AAE, send us an email.

Every gift makes a BIG difference for the horses!

Especially when it’s DOUBLED!

Your gifts this Big Day of Giving will help the horses (and other equine) in so many ways including providing feed, veterinary care, hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and whatever they need. Of course, it doesn’t stop there: diagnostics, surgery, treatment, medications, and the list goes on.

Whether you give $1000, $100, or $5, any amount can help improve the lives of horses like Raye and Mags! No donation is too small. In fact, if every one of our followers made a $2 donation, we could surpass our BDOG goal of $25,000. Will you help us reach our goal?

Help us reach our goal of $25,000 by making a gift anytime from now until tonight at 11:59pm.

Or, raise the bar by pledging matching funds! Inspire giving and make your impact twice as BIG! To learn more about starting your own matching funds campaign for AAE, send us an email.

Give

Please note: There is a $15 minimum for all donations made through the BDOG website. To give a gift below $15 please use one of the alternative options below.

Other Ways to Give

  1. Mail a check to All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc., 2201 Francisco Drive #140-174, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (AAE will not be charged transaction fees).
  2. Drop off a check at AAE’s Used Tack Store, 4261 Sunset Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682. (AAE will not be charged transaction fees).
  3. Text AAEBDOG to 53-555 (AAE may be charged a lesser transaction fee).
  4. Donate through our website(AAE may be charged a lesser transaction fee).
  5. Donate via Venmo @allaboutequine (AAE is charged a transaction fee, but it is less than the BDOG fee).

Please note: There is a $15 minimum for all donations made through the BDOG website. To give a gift below $15 please use one of the alternative options above.

YOU are why we are able to help horses like Raye and Mags.

We are grateful to have you on our team! May the “fourth” be with you today and always.

May the Horse Be with You This BIG Day!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue.

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is a 24-hour online giving challenge to help AAE and other non-profits in the Sacramento area to raise funds and awareness. It is a day to give where your heart is! To learn more about Big Day of Giving, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org.

May the Fourth Be With You!

Today is the BIG day, AND it’s Star Wars Day! Two GREAT days in one!

We thought it would be fun to share the story of our own Raye and her pal Mags. They may not be Jedi Masters, but the force (of love) is strong with these two, and they are as adorable as Ewoks!

RAYE & MAGS

Raye and Mags came to AAE as part of a group of five horses from a distressed mustang sanctuary.

Raye, a then 19-year old mustang mare, arrived thin and suffering from a bad reaction to flies. Her skin was very irritated, and she had a lot of hair loss. She itched like crazy, and she had oozy sores all over. We also learned during her vet exam that she was vision impaired. Raye had a detached lens in her left eye, and cataracts in both eyes. She was shy and seemed frantic when approached. It made much more sense when we learned of her vision impairment.

Mags, then, a 23 year old mustang mare, was very thin, and lame on her hind left when she arrived. She was in much need of hoof and dental care, too. She wasn’t readily handleable, but once sedated for dental and hoof care, we discovered there had been a three inch piece of very stiff wire (like a thin nail) fully embedded in her left heel. Fortunately, with vet onsite, she was evaluated and by good fortune, the wire did not do any major damage. It was removed and she recovered well.

When paired with Mags, Raye became more confident and the two quickly bonded and became a great team (like Chewie and Han!). Once their basic needs were updated and they put on some weight, they both started to look and feel great! Both of these gals are very sweet, and we are so happy for them and their new mom!

Every gift makes a BIG difference for the horses!

Your gifts this Big Day of Giving will help the horses (and other equine) in so many ways including providing feed, veterinary care, hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and whatever they need. Of course, it doesn’t stop there: diagnostics, surgery, treatment, medications, and the list goes on.

Whether you give $1000, $100, or $5, any amount can help improve the lives of horses like Raye and Mags! No donation is too small. In fact, if every one of our followers made a $2 donation, we could surpass our BDOG goal of $25,000. Will you help us reach our goal?

Help us reach our goal of $25,000 by making a gift anytime from now until tonight at 11:59pm.

Or, raise the bar by pledging matching funds! Inspire giving and make your impact twice as BIG! To learn more about starting your own matching funds campaign for AAE, send us an email.

Give

Please note: There is a $15 minimum for all donations made through the BDOG website. To give a gift below $15 please use one of the alternative options below.

Other Ways to Give

  1. Mail a check to All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc., 2201 Francisco Drive #140-174, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (AAE will not be charged transaction fees).
  2. Drop off a check at AAE’s Used Tack Store, 4261 Sunset Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682. (AAE will not be charged transaction fees).
  3. Text AAEBDOG to 53-555 (AAE may be charged a lesser transaction fee).
  4. Donate through our website(AAE may be charged a lesser transaction fee).
  5. Donate via Venmo @allaboutequine (AAE is charged a transaction fee, but it is less than the BDOG fee).

Please note: There is a $15 minimum for all donations made through the BDOG website. To give a gift below $15 please use one of the alternative options above.

YOU are why we are able to help horses like Raye and Mags.

We are grateful to have you on our team! May the “fourth” be with you today and always.

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