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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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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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The following is from All About Equine Rescue.

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.

Introducing Our Newest Donkey Friends!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue.

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

Help us kickstart this year’s event and reach our goal by making an early gift anytime until May 4 at 11:59pm. (Only one week left!)

 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 Early

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 any transaction fees).
  2. Text AAEBDOG to 53-555.
  3. Donate onour website (AAE may be charged a transaction fee, but it may be lower 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 options above.

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.

Give Early

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. Considering it costs, on average, between $5 and $10 per day to provide basic care to the typical horse, that adds up fast. And, that doesn’t include diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, emergency care, or any of the unknowns that come with new intakes. Costs add up fast, especially when AAE is usually caring for 50 or more horses, but so, too. can your donations!!

Your donations help assure we have ample and ongoing funding for the care for the horses and other animals. YOU are why we are able to help horses and other equine friends like our new donkey intakes.

The gelding is on the left; the jenny is on the right.

This month a gelding and a jenny came to AAE. The pair had been adopted from a distressed sanctuary nearly three years ago. Unfortunately, it took considerable time for the adopters to earn the trust of these two sweet s-asses! They were unable to halter them. The jenny was unwilling to allow her hooves to be handled, let alone trimmed, and her hooves have gotten quite long. They are both in need of hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, to start. Though they were adored by their adopters, their adopters felt they had tried all they could to help them, but they were unable to do what was needed, so they contacted AAE to for help.

After quarantine, they will be seen by the vet and farrier (as soon as they can be safely handled), and they will get the works (hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming and a microchip). The jenny will also likely need xrays. If there’s anything else they need, we’ll line that up, too. These cute little arses need a home of their own, soon.

We look forward to getting to know more about these two sweet souls.

Please consider making a donation for Big Day of Giving on their behalf and for other equines in need.

 

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!

Bonnie Needs YOU!

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The following is from All About Equine Rescue.

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 4, but EARLY giving starts TODAY!

 Help us kickstart this year’s event and reach our goal by making an early gift anytime from today until May 4 at midnight.

 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 Early

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 any transaction fees)
  2. Donate onour website (AAE may be charged a transaction fee, but it may be lower 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 options above.

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.

Every gift makes a BIG difference for the horses!

Your gifts this Big Day of Giving will help the horses in so many ways including providing feed, veterinary care, hoof and dental care. Considering it costs, on average, between $5 and $10 per day to provide basic care to the typical horse, that adds up fast. So too can your donations!! 

Your donations help assure we have ample and ongoing funding for the care for the horses. YOU are why we are able to help horses like Bonnie.

AAE welcome Bonnie from another sanctuary. Winters there are quite cold and very snowy, and as a senior mare, Bonnie had a difficult time in that climate. She came to AAE with herdmate Charlie so he could better handle the winter weather, as well. 

We were told we were told Bonnie was placed in sanctuary after failing training attempts with five different trainers. That’s our Bon-Bon!!

Bonnie is truly a sweet and social mare, most of the time. Some times, she can be a really moody and opinionated gal (but can’t we all?!). For the most part, she is enjoyable to be around, really enjoys and attention, and if you’re really spoiling her, she’ll stay with you all day. Though, she will surely let you know when she doesn’t want to do something. Oral medications are one of her favorites, not! Injections? Usually not. Hoof care? Most of the time. Taking her away from her herd? Not so much. Food? Yes! Being told what to do? Never. Being asked to do something she doesn’t want to do? Not usually.

Bonnie has Cushings and gets daily medication (pill). She used to like it in a carrot pocket, but she got wise to that. We get creative. She also had a substantial fly allergy before life in Pilot Hill, but 2022 was a good summer for her. She’d get very itchy and rub everything she could find. If it wasn’t the flies, she’d rub off her fly sheets. She hated the full body armor, it was gone in a day. (Special order, took longer to get here than it took for her to shred it.). It was hard to keep her comfortable in the hot summer, but maybe we’re headed in the right direction. We have repeatedly tried fly sheets and masks, but she’s just a little rough on them. Fly spray, war paint, and swat all help, but they need to be applied regularly (once to twice a day) during fly season.

Bonnie is all mare. She’s dominant around food, and she’s bossy in a herd. She usually connects well with one or two other horses. 

Bonnie is available for adoption as a non-riding companion. She would benefit from a friend or two that would put up with her bossy side. Because of her fly sensitivity, a cooler climate (but not too cold) would be ideal for her. 

If Bonnie sounds like your gal, please visit her page and submit an Adoption Inquiry.

Bonnie is grateful for the opportunity for a better life! She wants to pay it forward by asking you to help us meet our Big Day of Giving goal and help other horses like her.

Give Early

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!

Handsome Ryder wants YOU!

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This is an update from All About Equine Rescue.

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

RYDER

Ryder is an estimated 17 year old non-riding gelding who is looking for a family to call his own!

AAE welcomed Ryder in April 2021. Prior to arrival, a young couple had rescued him from a neglectful situation. He was very thin, had long hooves, and lived alone in a pasture. Ryder’s owner released him to the couple, and they helped him gain weight, trimmed his hooves, and started to build his confidence. Unfortunately, Ryder was lame in the front and hind, and they were concerned he had possibly foundered. The couple didn’t have the finances to help him further.

Once at AAE, his hoof and dental care were updated, and he received vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. Radiographs of his front hooves and hocks showed he had advanced ringbone in his front left hoof, and his pastern joint was nearly fused. His front right was a moderate club hoof, and both hooves had thin soles. Fortunately, he did not have any coffin bone rotation (founder).

Because of his arthritis and thin soles, he was started on daily Equioxx, and shoes were put on his front hooves. Both helped immensely.

Photogenic? Some might think he’s not the most photogenic horse you’ll ever meet, but he is truly handsome, friendly, and a big character. He’s a really sweet guy, he’s grown to really enjoy the company of humans, he’s pretty laid back, and he just want someone of his own. He handles pretty easy on the ground. He’s respectful for the most part. He loads and trailers well. He’s pretty good with the farrier, but may get impatient at times (he’s tons better than he was). He has fun in the pasture with the herd and often plays with other geldings. He runs with the herd, on flat or hills, but with his arthritis, he’s not a good riding option. Though, we believe he was ridden in the past and might make for a light lead-line option. He’s pretty uncomplicated, but he does have a few quirks. He doesn’t like administration of oral meds, but he’s slowly improving. He has been food protective. He may need boots or shoes to keep him comfortable during summer when the ground is hard. If you’ve got the room and the resources, open your heart and give this guy a chance to be loved.

Ryder went out on a brief adoption, but he was returned. Unfortunately, the property and other horses didn’t make for a good match. He became food aggressive with other horses in a small herd of four horses at a boarding facility. He wasn’t introduced slowly to the new group, and the space was small, so he became protective of feed. With a history of starvation, it isn’t a surprise. Since his return to AAE, we haven’t seen the behavior again, though his housing has been modified for success. If space is ample, there’s not an issue.

Ryder is available for adoption as a non-riding companion for either another horse(s) or a person (or both!). The ideal home would have adequate space so Ryder could initially have his own area to make for slow introduction/transition to co-housing.

If you think you might be the Trisha to this Garth, please visit his page to learn more, and submit an “Adoption Inquiry”

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

You can also sponsor Ryder to help cover his care costs until he is adopted. 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.

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!

Diesel is his name!

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This is an update from All About Equine Rescue.

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

DIESEL

This cute little guys is Diesel. He came to AAE with two of his buddies way back in 2016. Of all of our adoptable horses, Diesel has been here the longest waiting for his person to arrive. He’s about 10 now, and he’s such a cute lil’ guy. His situation is challenging as he has some baggage. First, some history.

The trio was originally part of a herd in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico, and they were rounded up and moved around by the US Forest Service. Some of the gathered horses were adopted and a small group who weren’t adopted in NM were transported to Solvang, CA for a wild horse gentling program at Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC). They group was rather sickly when they arrived. After the program and much improved, some of the horses were adopted but Diesel and his two buddies were not. The USFS considered their stay at MRILC their third adoption attempt and third strike. They found their way to AAE, instead of being listed on Craigslist for $25 (as was requested by the USFS).

Diesel returned to MRILC in 2017 to participate in another program. Unfortunately, he became lame in the hind end, so his stay was cut short. He returned to AAE, and he was put on stall rest for a few weeks. Sadly, on his follow-up vet visit, Diesel was diagnosed with Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis or EPM.

Diesel was treated, but the EPM caused irreparable damage, and he has residual neurologic deficits that make him unsafe as a riding horse. That said, he’s still a spunky yet kind young man. Sadly, he’s still untrusting of humans, but he has quite the playful and curious personality that makes him a fun liberty horse! He’s terrified of ropes and 1st touches. We joke lightheartedly about his 5,940,392 first dates. When he’s in a small area, he’s halterable with a slow approach. When he’s worked with consistently, he improves. He’s been living in a herd situation, and he regresses quickly when turned out. That said, he’s always one of the first to show up when someone’s in his pasture. He wants interaction, but fears it. Given ample time, patience, and persistence, he’ll come around. Once he does, his sweet personality will shine ever so bright!

Diesel is current with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care and he has a microchip. He’s so ready for a person of his own.

Diesel is a wonderful horse. As a non-riding horse with special needs, Diesel has had a more difficult time finding the perfect home. He needs someone who is patient and willing to give him lots of love and daily interaction. Consistency and continuity are key. A mustang experienced person is a must.

If you think you and Diesel would go together like peanut butter and jelly, please visit his page to learn more, and submit an “Adoption Inquiry”.

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

You can also sponsor him to help cover his care costs until he is adopted. 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.

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!

Granger Needs A Home!

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This is an update from All About Equine Rescue.

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

GRANGER

Granger came to AAE in July 2022 after law enforcement’s intervention with a neglect situation. He was malnourished, having to fight for food in a herd of eight other horses.

Once at AAE, he was started on a refeeding program with soaked alfalfa pellets, and he received long overdue hoof, dental, and vet care, including vaccines, bloodwork, and a microchip. (He tested positive for Cushings and is on a daily medication he takes without issue.) Over the past several months, Granger’s weight and overall health has improved substantially.

Granger is an oldie, late 20’s, maybe 30, but as long as you don’t look at his teeth, you’d think he was much younger. He’s a handsome guy, but tries to be a cranky old man. Once you call his bluff, he usually agrees and enjoys some attention. He’s buddies with Elliott, and the two play like two young geldings, rearing, chasing, and bucking it up. Uncle Granger is pretty darn cute!

All said, he’s got a hitch. He can be defensive around food, like many starved horses can be. Early in his stay with AAE, he kicked at humans, defending his food. Unfortunately, he connected a couple times, but fortunately, no major injuries. He’s learning to be more respectful with humans, and we haven’t had any issues since. However, humans have also been more aware with him, reminding him humans are not an acceptable target. Once you understand this guy, he’s pretty sweet.

Granger is looking for his forever home. This old sweetheart was reportedly used on a ranch for trail rides in his previous life, but is now best suited as non-riding companion horse. That said, with appropriate evaluation, relearning, and rebuilding, he may be rideable. 

He is easy going, and well mannered (as long as food isn’t involved). He does well in a herd environment (but should be fed separately to assure he gets what he needs). His ground manners are generally good, he’s good with the farrier, and he loads and trailers well.

If you are interested in learning more about Granger to see if he’s a good fit, please visit our website.

We’d be so happy if Granger could find his forever home!

If you think you sound like a good match for Granger, please visit his page to learn more and submit an “Adoption Inquiry”.

Can’t adopt but want to help Granger? Share his story with your friends, family, co-workers, and other horse people in your life!

You can also sponsor him to help cover his costs of care until he finds his perfect person.

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!

 

 

Who’s Ready to Party? Ballerini’s Bash is Today!

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Are you ready to party?!

Ballerini’s virtual birthday bash is today!

Ballerini’s cake smash will be live streamed today from our barn at 12pm (PST)!

 You can also look back at Ballerini’s first 12 months with a special video.

 Click on the button below just before noon to join the celebration. The party will probably last about 10-15 minutes

 

Attend Ballerini’s Virtual Birthday Bash!

Can’t party at noon? No problem! The festivities will be available online to view at a later time, too. Just use the same button above!

But what do you get a horse for her 1st birthday?

You can show Ballerini (and all of her herdmates) some love with a gift to her birthday fundraiser! Your donation will help support all of the horses of AAE!

Donate to Ballerini’s Birthday Fundraiser!

Happy Hearts from AAE!

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BRODIE

Brodie is a very handsome 2009 (est) Appy gelding. He arrived at AAE with pasture-mate, senior mare, Kyrie, in March 2021 when their owner was moving cross-country. The new home she arranged for them fell through at the last minute, and she reached out to AAE. Brodie lived with Kyrie in a large pasture, and he enjoyed following her lead, though he wasn’t too sure he wanted to follow her into the trailer when it was time to leave, though he did.

Once at AAE, his teeth and hoof care were updated, and he received vaccines, deworming, and microchip. This sweet guy was big and athletic, but he was like the cowardly lion. His confidence came from his ol’ gal pal. If he wasn’t with her, there was a bit of a crisis. He would get mighty anxious and nearly lose his mind. Over time, his confidence has grown, and he’s evolving into a bit of a gentle giant.

Brodie is a beauty as you can see. He’s also a big sweetheart. He’s got the looks, the body, and the brain is coming along. Before our move, Brodie spent time with a trainer (on his own) building his confidence and learning new things. Besides basic groundwork, he was introduced to a saddle. Though he looked mighty handsome, and he tried hard to understand and do what was being asked, it was really hard. He needed more confidence to carry a rider, so we gave him more time.

Brodie lives comfortably in the middle of a herd of ten with no major issues. He’s neither dominant nor a pushover. He can be pulled out of pasture without a meltdown now for handling, grooming, or work. Sweetest of all, he really enjoys his time with humans. Brodie has come a long way. He loads, but needs some patience so he can check things out. He’s fairly good with the farrier, even shoeing his front hooves (he has thin soles), but may need a little patience. All in all, he’s pretty easy to handle, appreciating a little extra time when introduced to something new.

This big guy needs a person of his own, one that will adore him and continue building his confidence. His person will continue his growth at his pace with patience and kindness, embracing his inner cowardly lion as he learns to roar. Brodie is going to make somebody a really special partner one of these days.

We’d be so happy if Brodie could find his forever home! If you think you sound like a good match for Brodie, please visit his page to learn more and submit an “Adoption Inquiry”.

 Can’t adopt but want to help Brodie? Share his story with your friends, family, co-workers, and other horse people in your life! You can also sponsor him to help cover his costs of care until he finds his perfect person.

 

 

 

You’re Invited!

Join us as we look back at Ballerini’s first year and enjoy watching her partake in the first birthday smash cake tradition!

This will be one virtual party you won’t want to miss! (No festivities will take place in person.)

 Web link to follow.

Can’t party at noon? No problem! The festivities will be available online to view at a later time, too.

But what do you get a horse for her 1st birthday?

You can show Ballerini (and all of her herdmates) some love with a gift to her birthday fundraiser! Your donation will help support all of the horses of AAE!

Donate to Ballerini’s Birthday Fundraiser!

Attention Party Animals! You’re Invited!

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Join us as we look back at Ballerini’s first year and enjoy watching her partake in the first birthday smash cake tradition!

This will be one party you won’t want to miss!

Web link to follow.

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!

Dakota’s Story!

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Dakota

Dakota is a tribal mustang originally from the Dakotas. We first met him in the fall of 2021 when we picked him up from a distressed sanctuary.

He’s a little guy, mid-teens, and we were told he’d been ridden in the past. This handsome gelding was fearful of humans in general, but he really did not like it when anyone approached him from the side or behind too quickly. He also had painful heel cracks that closely approached his coronet bands. Dakota’s basic care had been neglected for some time.

Once at AAE, his hoof and dental care needs were met, and he received vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. During an exam, his concerns for people approaching from the left side and behind were discovered. He cannot see out of his left eye because the lens is detached.

Dakota is a very sweet, social guy. He seeks attention and enjoys grooming and interaction. He’s good with the vet and farrier. He loads fairly well, and travels fine. Dakota was introduced to a saddle, and he handled it well. He thoroughly enjoys his time in the pasture with his herdmates. However, he has a pull back issue when trying to remove him from his herd. When he’s brought in with one of his herdmates, he does very well. When handled and once removed from herd, he does well. Removing him alone is still a work in progress.

While we’ve loved spending time with the darling Dakota, we’d love it even more if he could find his forever person! If you think Dakota sounds like a match made in heaven, please visit his bio to learn more and submit an adoption inquiry.

Can’t adopt but want to help Dakota? Tell your friends, family, co-workers, and other horse people in your life about him!

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!

Tis the Season – Loretta & Lainey

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It’s that time of year we share with you the work we’ve all been doing throughout the year. We missed last year while we were in the middle of our Big Move, so we have some catching up to do. The stories you’ll read this month are your donations, volunteering, likes, shares, and other support at work. We hope you enjoy!

LORETTA & LAINEY

  

AAE welcomed two donkeys from a family who offered to care for them temporarily to help a friend who was going through a divorce. The friend got the donks for free on Craigslist. The friend moved out of state, and the donks were left behind. The family didn’t have any equine experience and could not afford to provide for them. The friend said to find them a new home. Much to our dismay, when we arrived to pick them up, Loretta was standing at their feeder on a bed of triple mix and didn’t want to move much. Lainey was an endearing lil’ goofball.

 

Loretta, the gorgeous brown gal, has a beautiful long, amber mane that looks just like a horse. She was in such poor condition; she was so skinny, and her hooves were so neglected. Dr. Stolba came for an intake exam, collected blood samples, and took radiographs of her hooves. In a nutshell, old, malnourished, Cushing’s Disease, laminitis/founder, and arthritis, and she hadn’t gotten any help with any of this for a long time. It’s a lot, but this poor girl was a fighter, and deserved a chance to get some help and lots of love.

 

Loretta has been getting an appropriate diet, daily meds for her arthritis and Cushing’s, and her hooves are a work in progress. Her comfort level has improved, but she’s not pain free. (Many of us deal with chronic pain day in and day out, but it doesn’t mean we don’t want to live any more). She’s been in pads on her front hooves, and it’s helped. We’re working on shoes next to see if they offer some additional help. She’s eating well, she mosey’s around, and she thoroughly enjoys her humans grooming her, and loving and doting on her.

For now, her scale is tipping on the side of life. When that changes, and we can’t help her any more, we’ll make the compassionate call to give her love ’til the end. She’s just a really special old soul.

The gray donk, Lainey, on the other hand, was obese, and her hooves needed some care. She was in much better condition than Loretta. This girl is a hoot!

Dr. Stolba checked in with Lainey, as well. A new diet was her biggest issue. Both needed dentals, but we held off until Loretta had more time to settle in. Lainey is estimated mid-teens. Loretta’s upper teeth are worn to the gums, and there’s wasn’t a lot to float, but at least their mouths should be more comfortable now. Both girls are reasonable with hoof handling and the farrier. Not ideal, but that should improve as they are handled and trimmed more regularly.

 

This baby got back! The large bulges on each side are large hernias from being spayed. Her intestines hang from each side, and she doesn’t appreciate her sides being touched. Her fat is slowly melting, but she really enjoys her food and her shavings!

These girls are both ever so sweet, and they hold no grudges toward humans. The two are bonded, and Loretta, especially, at least for now, needs her girl, Lainey by her side (adjacent paddocks).

Donate Now and Double Your Impact!
With enormous thanks to two very generous offers from anonymous supporters, donations to AAE from now through New Years Eve will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,500!

 

We are just over $9800 toward our goal $10,500 match right now. Click on the donate button below to see current status.

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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!

‘Tis the Season – Martina

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It’s that time of year we share with you the work we’ve all been doing throughout the year. We missed last year while we were in the middle of our Big Move, so we have some catching up to do. The stories you’ll read this month are your donations, volunteering, likes, shares, and other support at work. We hope you enjoy!

MARTINA

Martina and her very young filly, Valentine, came to AAE from the DreamCatcher Wild Horse and Burro Sanctuary in March 2018. Valentine was only days old. AAE had been supporting DreamCatcher’s herd reduction efforts since April of 2017 after the long illness and passing of their Executive Director, Barbara Clarke in November of 2016. Martina was thin and hungry with baby in tow, but she knew where to go.  She showed up at the DreamCatcher barn with Valentine after not coming down in the Fall for the Winter. Sadly, winter conditions at the sanctuary are fierce (for California, anyway), and AAE got a call.  Martina is a BLM branded mustang. She appeared to have minimal human contact when she arrived.

Once back at AAE, she got hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. She has had intermittent handling with intermittent breaks. Once in Pilot Hill, she’s spent most of her time on acreage with her mustang herd. She’s making very slow progress. Martina can be approached and haltered in a small space, with patience and a slow approach. Her hooves can be trimmed with sedation. She’s nervous and protective, but tries to understand what’s asked of her, but she’s really not much interested in human interaction.

Though she is coming around, Martina has been challenging, and she needs a person very experienced with mustangs to continue her progress.  She will likely do better in an environment where she is out of her herd, few distractions, and working daily with her own person. Her person should have no agenda, and no timelines, other than wanting to develop a trusting relationship and build confidence, a long term project, giving her the time she needs.

This beautiful gal has been her long enough! Let’s find her her own human. Martina is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming. She has a microchip.

If you’d like to make a year end donation in honor of Jennings to support AAE’s ongoing operations into 2023, you can click the donate button to give a gift that counts.

With enormous thanks to two very generous offers from anonymous supporters, donations to AAE from now through New Years Eve will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000!

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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!

You Have One More Chance to Bling On the Holidays!

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GOLD/DIAMOND BRACELET 

You have one more chance to bid for this gorgeous 14K gold and diamond bracelet. Auction will close at 5pm (PST) on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Bid and make your holiday season sparkle while helping horses in need!

Enormous thanks to our very generous donor for an incredible jewelry donation to help us with our fundraising efforts this year. AAE received five beautiful and blingy pieces, but only one remains.

You can bid on this bracelet in our online auction to benefit horses-in- need. This is sure to make an extra special holiday gift for you or someone you love, all in the spirit of horses.

14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet

Imagine this stunning symbol of love encircling your wrist! This bracelet is approximately 29.6 grams of gold with 20 diamonds totaling approximately 5.5 carats.

This beautiful piece will bring years of joy while helping our beloved horses live a better life.

Bidding is open and closes 5pm (PST) on December 31, 2022!

View and bid here.

Please share the auction with your family, friends, co-workers, and anyone that loves diamonds, gold, or jewelry. Spread the word and help horses- in-need.

 

Give A Gift that Counts and Double Your Impact

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With enormous thanks to two very generous offers from anonymous supporters, donations to AAE from now through New Years Eve will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000!

You can help ensure that more horses have a second chance from pain and suffering like Gabby has endured after long-term neglect. Make a year end donation of any size today (or through the end of the year), and it will be doubled, helping more horses in 2023.

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As we approach the end of 2022, we are grateful for everyone who has supported us this past year. Please consider making a tax-deductible year-end donation to help us do even more in 2023.

Happy Holidays to All!

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If you’d like to add more fuel to our challenge and pledge matching funds, please email Wendy.

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!

Hurry, Bling On the Holidays! Jewelry Auction ends at 5p

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You have until 5p to bid to make your holiday season sparkle while helping horses in need!

With enormous thanks to our very generous donor, we received an incredible jewelry donation to help us with our fundraising efforts. These five pieces are beautiful and blingy, and you can now bid on them in an online auction to benefit horses in need. They are sure to make for some extra special holiday gifts!

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings

The earrings are custom-made and each contains 11 channel set round brilliant cut diamonds. Timeless and brilliant, these will add sparkle to any outfit! Remember, horses and diamonds are a girl’s best friend!

 

14K Yellow Gold Custom-Made Diamond Pendant

The pendant contains four matching channel set round brilliant cut diamonds. Classic and brilliant, the horses will feel your love whenever you wear it.

14K Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring

This gorgeous ring features a unique oblong 3D triangle cut amethyst stone in a 14K yellow gold mounting. As you slip this glorious gem on your finger, you may hear soft nickers of thanks from our beloved horses.

14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Emerald and Sapphire Ring

This brightly polished ring contains a natural emerald cut emerald center stone accented by two (one per side) fancy yellow sapphires. Everyone will be green with envy of the lucky individual who owns this emerald.

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet

Imagine this stunning symbol of love encircling your wrist! There is approximately 29.6 grams of gold and 5.5 carats of diamonds in this bracelet.

 

Bidding is open now and will close on December 15 at 5pm PST!

You can view the auction and bid here.

All of these beautiful pieces will bring you years of joy while helping one of these beloved horses live a better life.

Please share the online auction with your family, friends, co-workers, and anyone that loves jewelry. Help us spread the word and help horses in need.

Introducing two new gals!

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Time for a quick intro…

Meet our two new donkeys, Loretta and Lainey!

First, we would like to apologize. It’s been so busy that we’re behind with our news! We welcomed two donkeys to AAE last month. These ladies came from a family who offered to care for them temporarily to help a friend who was going through a divorce. The friend got the donks for free on Craigslist. The friend moved out of state, and the donks were left behind. The family didn’t have any equine experience and could not afford to provide for them. Their owner said to find them a new home.

Sadly, Loretta, the beautiful brown gal with the long amber mane, is aged, malnourished, and her hooves are in very bad shape. Needless to say, she’s quite arthritic, too. The gray donk, Lainey, is obese, and she has two large hernias from a spay-job gone bad. They are both ever so sweet, and they hold no grudges to humans.

It sounds like they’d never had any veterinary care or hoof care, either. More to come soon. Prayers for Loretta that we can improve her comfort level.

Gabby Update!

Hurdles continue for our sweet Gabby! Her hoof abscesses have been relentless. Just when we thought we were over the hump, imagine three hoof abscesses at once. She’s a fighter, and we know she’s a winner!

When we picked up Gabby earlier this year, her hooves had been trimmed the day before. They looked like pancakes. She was very flat footed, and her heels were very far forward. Lest forget starvation, chronic sinus infection, painful eye infections, bloodwork, radiographs, dental, surgery, drain tube, Cushing’s disease, medications. She’s ready for a break, and it looks like we’re slowly getting to a good place, again. Send this girl some love.

Elliott Update!

This lil’ character had to go in for urgent surgery a few weeks ago, as his sheath reconfiguration was healing so well, it wanted to close again. Fortunately, this time the surgeon was able to modify the sheath again and go on a treasure hunt. Good news, he found two healthy jewels, and they were not hidden too deep so he got ’em! Now we definitively have a young gelding. Better news, Elliott is healing well, he’s urinating well, and soon he’ll soon be leading a nearly normal life thanks to all of your support. He sends an enormous thank you to all of you!

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