This one really infuriates me, and she is one of our own BLM wild mares, (Nevada peeps, or so I was told).
I was asked about a week or so ago if I could help place a BLM Mare that needed a place to go. I was trying to see if we could make any progress in helping find that home, as I am not really set up to take her on right now.
Then I got the “last call,” a few hours ago.
TODAY, we were told “IF SHE IS NOT OFF THE PROPERTY BY FRIDAY, SHE WILL GET A BULLET IN HER HEAD.
Do you know why???? Because A NEW HORSE IS COMING AND NEEDS HER SPACE. So, if she is NOT off the property. they will SHOOT HER DEAD, simply because they couldn’t do anything with her and they are bringing a “better horse” home to take her spot.
Spice is a wild mustang, is “reactive”, and “can’t be trained”, so their answer is to not feed her properly and shoot her. She has been alone for years, with zero contact with any other horses for years. It’s time to end her suffering and bring her some joy.
Please help us save her life. We need funds for transport, any vetting needed, feed, possibly for years, and the list goes on. We need to say yes, AND raise funds for a horse that may take a very long time to place. She deserves so much better than she has gotten!
As usual, I am going on Faith, and am trusting God will provide for her and make this happen. I couldn’t say no.
Let’s keep one more BLM mustang from ending up dead, like so many others.
Dexter seemed like he was improving, but his hind end, and the foot with the shoe on it is still causing serious issues. His front feet are improving, but he is still too weak to lay down with sedation, so Tiona is working with him a little bit more, every day. He needs serious prayers. He is not out of the woods yet :(.
Teddy Bear has a new babysitter, so he is feeling better, and things are going well for him, so far.
We appreciate all your help with these precious souls. If you want to donate to their vet care, you can call Zimmerman Veterinary at 775-623-0981.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
Meet Teddy Bear. Got a call from my friend who asked if I could take him, as he was alone with no Mama in sight, so of course I said yes.
So far Teddy Bear seems to be pretty healthy, but foals can crash in a minute. Appreciate prayers for this youngster.
(I did wonder how smart it was taking on an orphan, as I am still on crutches, but we are figuring it out, as always.)
He is loving his milk and his goodies, and we have some good news regarding Dexter.
Tiona is taking great care of Dexter, and treating and wrapping his abscesses daily, and he is walking much better. He is still a long way from out of the woods, but it is definitely good news.
Grandpa George is settling in and seems to feel right at home.
We appreciate all your help with these precious souls. If you want to donate to their vet care, you can call Zimmerman Veterinary at 775-623-0981.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
PLEASE HELP NOW!! Grandpa George and Dexter came from the same place and are scheduled to ship to slaughter in 2 days. They are both special needs and a hot mess.
Both are near starving, and the stallion has been badly beaten.He is covered in scars and saddle marks, which is outrageous, especially because he is essentially STILL a baby. He has serious weight issues, and his back end is messed up, possible permanently.
Grandpa George is hard to catch, which also indicates abuse or being mistreated, especially at that age. Who knows what he looks like under that nasty coat, but he is definitely in extremely rough shape from what I have been told. Both have been neglected and mistreated, per the lot.
As usual, I went out on Faith, and told her we would come through for these precious souls.
We need to raise serious funds to pay for the bail, initial hauling, vetting (bloodwork to cross state lines) special feed and hoof care, not to mention gelding him once he is healthy. This is a serious commitment as we could easily end up with both of them long term.
PLEASE HELP NOW! They have been through horrors no horse should ever see. Let’s start a new life for them
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
The horses (and other animals) of AAE want to show their love and appreciation for you today so they set up a kissing booth! Put on some lip balm and get ready to pucker up!
We are so thankful to have you by our side and in our community. You are an amazing bunch, and we wouldn’t be us without you.
We hope your day is filled with lots of love, chocolate, and sloppy kisses!
Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference and make all of this work possible!
Miles and Monroe are both reservation mustangs who came to AAE at the end of December 2023 through collaboration with another organization. The pair had been with a foster family who didn’t have much experience with mustangs. They were unhandled, and, as a result, they had not received any vet care, vaccines, or hoof care. There was no adoption interest, they weren’t making any forward progress with gentling, and there wasn’t another foster who could take them. The organization approached AAE with a request to transfer. Thankfully, we had a several adoptions at the end of the year, which gave us the opportunity to help these two youngsters.
Miles is a stud colt, who will be gelded when he is more handleable. Monroe is a filly, both about 2 years old. Monroe miscarried an estimated four-month-old fetus shortly after she was rescued (yes, at not even two years old). They are both making progress with handling, and we’re looking forward to sharing their progress.
Miles and Monroe are not ready for adoption just yet, but in the meantime, they needs a sponsor (or a team of sponsors) to help support their care costs. Learn more and sign up here.
Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference and make all of this work possible!
It’s time to start planning Boots & Bling 2024!
Boots & Bling is a big event, and we need help more than ever. We are looking for volunteers in all areas: auctions, sponsors, dinner, decor, facilities, graphics, marketing, volunteer coordinator, ticket sales, social media, other communications, and more.
Please help if you can! AAE and the horses will benefit greatly from having you on the team!
With a gift to All About Equine (AAE), you can create a lasting legacy and help us ensure a happy, safe journey for at-risk horses. Estate gifts have been instrumental in AAE’s growth and sustainability, allowing us to help more horses in the long term.
benefits.
Don’t wait! Leap into action by creating a robust estate plan through our trusted partner, FreeWill. FreeWill provides you with an easy-to-use, comprehensive, and free platform.
Additionally, if horses (and other equine/animals) are part of your family, FreeWill can help you establish a pet trust, and you can also appoint a pet guardian. Having a plan in place helps assure continuity of care for your animals should something happen to you.
We often hear about and care for horses left in the lurch because their owners didn’t have a plan in place. By working with a chosen guardian and including them in your estate plan, you help avoid heart-wrenching scenarios for your own horses and other animals. Your thoughtful planning makes their future as bright as can be.
Before naming a guardian for pets, it’s essential to chat with that person or organization to make sure they’re ready and able to take on such an important role.
Let’s saddle up and take the reins on this beautiful journey together. With your forward-thinking actions, our mission can continue to leap forward, making the world a brighter place for horses-in-need.
Warmly,
Wendy Digiorno
Executive Director, All About Equine Animal Rescue
P.S. If you’ve already included All About Equine Animal Rescue in your estate plan, please let us know so we can thank you for your support.
I received a call today for this beautiful “SENIOR PONY”
He is in his 20’s, and has a few health issues. He needs his lil hoofers done, special feed and has to have some teeth pulled right away. He has had some damage to his coffin bone, (it’s lightly rotated, but the vet said with proper care he should have another 10 years or so.)
He will be a permanent part of our Chilly Pepper Family and a star in our Sunshine and Smiles Program.
Will you help Grandpa Sonny? As you can see he is a long way from ready to quit.
Several folks thought he should be euthanized, but luckily he had an advocate who saw him for who he was and said no.
He will need to be assessed further by Doc, and have his dental work done asap. We know, from the Vet who checked him out two days ago, that he needs at least 2 teeth pulled along with some additional dental care.
We need funds for his transportation, (approximately $650), funds for his initial vetting, hoof trims, meds and to get his teeth done. We also need to purchase special low carb feed and hay for him. WILL YOU PLEASE HELP US GET GRANDPA SONNY HOME TO CHILLY PEPPER?
Thank you so much for being part of our Chilly Pepper Family.
Blessings for a beautiful holiday season and remember your glass can always be “half full”.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
Meet Miss Lillie Mae! She is an adorable 8-10 year old jenny who came to AAE after auction and through Auction Horses Rescue. She completed quarantine (standard protocol for new intakes), and now, she is now being doted on daily. We don’t know much about her past, but her hoof care has been neglected for a long time, and she’s had intermittent lameness. So, we had Dr. Stolba out for radiographs early to evaluate. She’s very clubby and appears to have contracted tendons. Thanksfully, it’s not a laminitis/founder issue. She is a bit resistant to hoof handling and farrier care, and because of the tendon issues, we’re taking it slow (baby steps). Fortunately, she had her first trim (and deworming), and she’s looking so much better already. Lillie Mae is scheduled for her dental, vaccines, and microchip next week.
Lillie Mae is very sweet, and we are eager to get to know her better. She has the cutest ears, the cutest face, and the cutest bray! Admit it, she’s simply cute, cute, cute!
Lillie Mae enjoyed some peanut butter for National Peanut Butter Day today! She was one of the few from the entire herd who actually liked it!
Lillie Mae is not ready for adoption just yet, but in the meantime, she needs a sponsor (or a team of sponsors) to help support her care costs. Learn more and sign up here.
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!
Mud Stinks!
Can you help keep the horses out of the mud
by giving them the gift of a stall mat?
We’re in the middle of rainy season, and with the rain comes mud, especially with horses. We have 16 newer stalls/paddocks, and 12 need a bit more help with the mud. More stall mats will help keep the horses from standing in the mud all day/night, and they’ll help make more safe and healthy conditions.
With your help, we can purchase more stall mats to help get through the muddy winter, better.
Can you help cover the cost of one stall mat ($58.99), a set of six to complete one stall/paddock ($353.94), or any amount to help use mitigate the mud and use the stalls/paddocks for the better?
If we can purchase enough (25+), we can receive a small discount to reduce costs a little bit, too.
You’re support will help keep the horses on more solid ground!
Short Notice, but it looks like there’s a Break in the Rain, Today!
We have about 600′ to go. New panels arrived yesterday, and they were all laid out along the entire stretch. They’re ready to go. This stretch is all pipe panels.
We’ll stand the panels, clamp them, and attach to t-posts. If needed, we’ll add t-posts, too.
It’s super important we get this done, ASAP. Is anyone available TODAY (Sunday 1/21/24) in Pilot Hill! We have a break in the rain, and we could sure use some help? We shouldn’t need as many people as last week….we got 1300′ done!!
If you can help, PLEASE sign-up on VolunteerLocal, here:
It’s only been a couple of weeks since we told Whiskey’s story, but we are so proud of the progress this guy is making, we need to give him another update!! Whiskey is truly going to be a rags to riches story; as a matter of fact, he already is. (Don’t miss his video, below).
Whiskey came to AAE through a nearby law enforcement situation. He is an estimated early-teen Arabian gelding. He was a stallion when he arrived, and he was a difficult one at that. He’d been neglected, beaten/abused, and despite his former family’s attempts to rehome him, no one wanted Whiskey. He was tied with a rope around his neck, and he walked in circles for years. They said no one was able to halter him, and he was mean.
When we picked him up, he accepted a halter fairly easily, though being at the end of a rope made it much easier. He was hesitant, but given a little time, he loaded into the trailer willingly. He knew he was going somewhere better.
The easy was short lived. Once at AAE, he turned into a bit of a “donkey”. He snarled his nostrils and lips, he pinned his ears, and he charged with intent at anyone approaching him or his food. Likewise, walking a horse anywhere nearby triggered him. He was a bit of a beast. It was understandable, but far from appropriate behavior. It’s not often we say dangerous, but he was, and he was truly one strike away from euthanasia. Euthanasia isn’t something we take lightly. We’ve never euthanized a horse for dangerous behavior, and this was only the second time it was seriously considered since AAE was founded.
Thank goodness, once he was castrated, he had a change of heart…or a change of brains. Whatever it was, we got the change we’d hoped for and so, so much more! This guy has made such a heart-warming turn-around. He’s becoming much more of a model (equine) citizen. He is still a work in progress, but by leaps and bounds, he’s a different horse. He’s housed without issues in his own paddock between a mare and two ponies (a mare and a gelding). He takes casual walks around the paddocks and pastures near other horses without acting out. He’s responsive when he needs to be. He’s learning, he’s willing, he’s trying, and he’s accepting so many new things. It’s such a pleasure to see such an incredible change, and now we can see so much potential ahead. Whiskey still has much to learn, but he’s enjoying the process!
We’re excited to keep him moving forward, but Whiskey is available for adoption to an experienced home where he and his human partner can work together to develop a lifelong relationship.
Happy 2024
THANK YOU for helping save so many lives.
Our Chilly Pepper Family is amazing, and I love and appreciate ALL OF YOU!
Jasmine, the sad, skinny, mare that was headed for slaughter, (obviously intentionally), is now safe and sound in her new home.
Her description turned everyone away except the kill buyers and Chilly Pepper.She has shown NONE of those things she was accused of. The woman who picked her up for me and did her assessment knows how to treat an animal. She fell in love with her and has adopted her._
I’m thanking God I listened to that little voice and we gave her a chance. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME.
This winter is tough. We lost a shelter last night, and thankfully no one was under it. It’s been snowing every day, and it doesn’t look like it will end soon. Well now we have lost 4 shelters in a 12 hour period. Trav could see them crumple while he was working on some of the others. Too much wet, heavy, snow. A couple were from last year or before, so those losses are understandable. However, this is definitely inconvenient at best.
Several feet of snow also makes it a bit more interesting on crutches.
I know God has a plan, so I am doing one day at a time and getting out the year end, donation receipts.
The horses seem to be enjoying the snow, and when you see ice and snow on their coats, it means they are warm and cozy inside. If they were losing body heat, the snow and ice would be melting and they would be shivering. God sure knew what he was doing.
Thank you so much for being part of our Chilly Pepper Family.
Blessings for a beautiful holiday season and remember your glass can always be “half full”.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
Happy New Year! It’s that exciting time of year for new beginnings, reflections, and resolutions. At All About Equine Animal Rescue (AAE), we’re eagerly turning the page to a new chapter, one filled with renewed dedication to our mission of providing second chances for a healthy and loving life to horses and animals who have fallen victim to unfortunate circumstances.
In December, we showcased some of our most current equine stories. These were stories of hope, resilience, determination, and new beginnings. With your continued support, AAE can continue to grow and expand upon this important work.
One way to help is to consider making a legacy gift to AAE in your estate plan. Estate gifts have been instrumental in AAE’s growth, including the purchase and development of AAE’s new rescue facilities, increasing our sustainability, and enabling us to help more horses in the long term. Creating a will or irrevocable living trust (trust) and leaving a portion of your estate to a nonprofit organization such as AAE creates a legacy for those causes you are passionate about. It can also provide substantial tax savings.
AAE has partnered with FreeWill to provide a free, easy-to-use online platform where you can create a will or trust in a short amount of time.
Several of our December storiestold of horses who came to AAE because of an owner’s death, declining health, or incapacity, and they had nowhere else to go. As a responsible animal owner, it’s important to include animal trust provisions as part of your estate plan. This ensures that your animal family members have a safe place to go in the event of an unexpected death or health issue. Without such planning, animals, especially horses, often face uncertain futures. It is also important to communicate in advance with a potential guardian, whether a person or organization, to confirm their willingness to serve and their financial ability to care for your animals. Establishing an animal trust and designating a guardian in your estate plan ensures immediate and continuous care for your animals. Our trusted partner, FreeWill, provides an option to include animal trust provisions in your estate plan.
So, as we embrace 2024, let’s turn the pagetogether to a brighter future — not just for us, but for our equine friends. By planning ahead and including a gift to AAE in your estate plan, you’re helping us to continue our work of rescue and rehabilitation, creating a legacy that will impact lives for generations to come.
As always, we appreciate your unwavering commitment to our mission and thank you for considering this important step.
Warmly,
Wendy Digiorno
Executive Director, All About Equine Animal Rescue
P.S. Have you already included All About Equine Animal Rescue in your estate plan? Let us know by filling out this quick form so we can thank you for your support.
You did it, and we did it. Together, we met the three matches, and we came oh so close to our year end fundraising goal ($34,160/35,000). We also closed the year with some really wonderful adoptions. Thank you for making time to read our 31 stories of 2023, and we hope you enjoyed them. We’d love to hear which story was your favorite.
Before we move on to 2024, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your devoted support this year. Rescue work is rewarding, agonizing, challenging, heartbreaking, joyful, and everything in between. None of it would be possible without you and your support, generosity, and love. You are making a difference for horses and other animals and helping provide them with a better life and a brighter future. Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!
We are excited to be moving into 2024 and for the opportunity to make new stories for horses-in-need this year. We look forward to what the new year will bring and all that we can accomplish together!
As with every new year, it’s time we consider our new year’s resolutions. We’ve set some goals for AAE, and with your help we can achieve them: help more equine, help more humans, grow our team, and reach out into the community to educate and share our knowledge and resources, and more.
One of the most important resolutions we make each year is to find a home for each and every one of our adoptable horses in the new year. We can do it, together. Share our website, share our posts, share our adoptables, and help us find them their forever homes!
A NEW HOME IN THE NEW YEAR!
Let’s make 2024 their year and help these majestic creatures find their lifelong home!
Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name or photo.
Please read each horse’s description and needs carefully
to make sure YOU are a good match (or to help find a good match) for the horse!
If you are interested, or if someone you know is interested, in exploring adoption, please learn more about our adoption process, then submit an Adoption Inquiry (it all starts here).
I received a 911 call for this beautiful mare about an hour ago. She was at the Eugene auction, and this was her description:
7yr old grey mare – BITER, KICKER, STRIKER
THAT DESCRIPTION IS BASICALLY A DEATH SENTENCE, especially when so many healthy, ridable horses are being dumped daily.
So Jasmine, (that is the name she told me) either has some serious issues, which may be caused by people, or maybe someone dumped her and just wanted her to go to slaughter.
WE HAD TO SAVE HER! Her bail was cheap, I believe it was $160? However, that is the “free part”.
We need funds to pay the hauler, for quarantine, the vet for paperwork, any needed tests, and to pay for her evaluation and to be assessed, before we make any decisions.
IF, there was something horrible wrong and the vet and trainer feels like she is unsafe, we will go from there. There is no situation where being humanely euthanized is not better than shipping to Mexico for slaughter.
At this point however,*we are NOT THINKING euthanasia. Usually that kind of behavior is from being mistreated and poorly handled. I can have my hauler pick her up, but we need funds for her board and care until she is assessed and I can bring her home._
However, I had to go on Faith once again, or she would have shipped to slaughter. There was no time to wait and see if we could raise the funds.
So many times horses just respond to the way they are treated.
Let’s close 2023 with another victory, and another life saved!! Please help me help this beautiful YOUNG (7 year old, mare.)
MORE good news, the babies Duke & Tara have been delivered to their new home!
Broken leg update – Heading to Seattle to see the joint specialist on Tuesday. Prayers appreciated for good news and hoping and praying I won’t need surgery.
THANK YOU for helping save so many lives. Our Chilly Pepper Family is amazing, and I love and appreciate ALL OF YOU!
Blessings for a beautiful holiday season and remember your glass can always be “half full”.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
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.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Christmas may be over, but we still have stories to share! Marvelous Matteo is up next!
MATTEO
AAE welcomed 10-year old (captive bred) mustang stallion, Matteo, in September 2023. He had an enormous summer sore on his face. (Summer sores are associated with the life cycles of stomach worms and transmitted by flies).
Matteo was fearful and extremely reactive to humans, and no one at his prior home had been able to handle him to treat the summer sore. It’s very likely he had never been haltered and only minimally touched prior to coming to AAE.
In the time he’s been here, we’ve made progress. Matteo is very curious and getting brave. He’s accepting touch, and growing a bit more inquisitive with humans, though, he’s still very reactive and skeptical. Under direction of our vet, he got a round of antibiotics, and we treated the sore with various topicals. It wasn’t the prettiest, but it was effective. The sore was well on its way to healing, and thankfully, with the change in weather (reduction in fly irritants), the sore was able close and heal. Matteo is much relieved.
Hopefully, with time, he’ll come to realize we’re here to help him, and he’ll learn he can enjoy humans.
Once we’re able to halter and handle him more safely (for him and humans), we’ll work toward dental and hoof care, vaccines, microchip, castration, etc. Slow and steady!
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 to make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.
As of this email, we’re just over 1/3 of the way there at $21,825.
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.
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.
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!
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.
He may not be a Griswold, but Granger is going to enjoy a fun old-fashioned family Christmas in his new home this year!
GRANGER
Granger was living with a small herd of horses in a large, dry pasture. He is a senior (born ~1992) horse with very worn out teeth, and he was left to survive on dry weeds. He became emaciated, and fortunately, in the summer of 2022, law enforcement stepped in before it was too late.
Once at AAE, Granger began a refeeding program consisting of soaked alfalfa pellets. After he was done with quarantine, he got the works: hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip, and some diagnostics, too. Based on his very aged teeth, our vet estimated he was likely about 30 years old. (Age is difficult to determine after about 18-20, but his teeth were that aged.) Despite the condition in which he came, he rebounded nicely, with no apparent long-term health concerns, though diagnostics did show he has Cushings. Granger was started on daily medications for Cushings, as well as another daily med to support his joints.
Granger is sweet and respectful. He was protective and defensive around food when he first came to AAE, but he learned to leave those behaviors behind. We were told he was used as a trail horse in his prior life. Due to his age and arthritis, his riding days are behind him, too.
We are so thrilled ol’ Granger found a wonderful family this fall! He is being loved on and doted on as a companion, both for his humans and a senior mare.
We have another very generous donor offering to match donations, dollar for dollar, up to $3000! Help us get to our goal, and turn $3,000 into $6,000!
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.
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!
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.
Georgia is a beautiful and smart girl, it’s no wonder she’s always on our mind!
GEORGIA
Georgia, an 18-year-old Morgan x Mustang mare, came to AAE in May 2020 after her family lost their home in a fire and subsequently struggled with more challenges after the onset of COVID-19. We were told she was a teenagers riding horse.
While at AAE, we expored her knowledge under saddle, and she did well with the basics, but didn’t have extensive experience.
Georgia was a very sweet, uncomplcated mare. She enjoyed people, she enjoyed interaction. She was pretty easy-peasy, and it didn’t take long until she was adopted. Unfortunately, she returned to AAE about three years later, in June 2023, after developing some behaviors that her adopter was unable to manage.
The first few days back were stressful for Georgia, but she quickly settled back in to life at AAE. A previous AAE adopter was visiting the Pilot Hill property and saw Georgia in quarantine. They made an instant connection and the rest is history! She was here, then she wasn’t!
Georgia lives with her new equine pal, Roxie (AAE alum), and together they have been hitting the trails with their human friends. The pair also is helping little humans to learn about riding!
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.
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!
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.
Jelly Roll may be short, but he’s not short on the holiday spirit!
JELLY ROLL
Jelly Roll is a ~2011 mini mule. He had several violent incidents with his family’s goat herd and needed a new home, so in June 2023, he came to AAE.
He quickly adjusted to his new life and routine. He loves to frolic and play with his mini herdmates. He also loves to eat! He has even moved panels and fencing to try to sample some of his friends’ food.
His stylish and spunky locks are also giving Flame some competition for the best mini mane!
Jelly Roll quickly became a volunteer favorite with his charming and sweet personality! His cuteness only had a little to do with it. He appreciates a good grooming session, and he loves to be doted on. That’s why he makes the perfect ambassador for AAE! He is now an AAE program mini, and he will help new and youth volunteers, and he’ll participate in other future programs.
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.
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!
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.
2023 was a difficult year at AAE, especially the month of May; too many of our friends earned their wings. Any time we experience loss of our four-legged friends, it’s difficult, as it is for most. But when we lose four truly beloved animals in such a short time, it’s an immense challenge to our hearts. Fortunately, we’re surrounded by an army of love, and we all get through it, together.
Today we’re remembering our sweet souls who crossed the Rainbow Bridge this year. We are forever grateful for the special memories they’ve given us.
ANGELS
Our sweet Velcro was with us when it all began, and she got to make the move to Pilot Hill to bless the new barn. She adapted incredibly well, and really seemd to enjoy her new digs. In March, her lil’ body traveled as far as it could before reaching the end of it’s journey. Velcro was 21. Velcro loved everyone, and everyone loved her. She was soft, cuddly, and oh, so sweet. She earned her name because of her clingy nature, and it fit her so well, it stuck. She loved to be held on your shoulder, and she’d sit there and purr all day, if you’d let her. Rest easy sweet girl, you were the best kitty ever!
Oh Loretta, Loretta! Loretta was a very elderly donk that came to us from an abandonment situation. Her owner left her with caretakers that were unfamiliar with donkey care and needs. She was in very poor condition when she arrived. Loretta left us as we slept one night in March, after a vet visit the day before. Loretta’s red mane, long ears, and sweet nature won the hearts of everyone that met her. We loved you, ol’ girl!
Gabby, our Warrior, lost her battle with recurrent hoof infections in May when the infection penetrated her joint capsule. Gabby came to us after long term neglect. Her body was spent, but her spirit was very alive. She overcame multiple issues, only to be defeated by a hoof abscess. Abscesses came and went, but the last one was different. Though we fought right along with her, and did everything we could, nothing we could have done would have given her a pain free life once the infection penetrated her joint. If ever a horse has left hoofprints on our hearts, Gabby’s are some of the deepest. We miss you, sweet girl. You will be remembered forever!
Oliver o’ Oliver (photo at intake)! Oliver crossed over in May after an acute illness that was never determined. Oliver was a senior pig (no clue how old). He came to us from a distressed sanctuary that was being evicted. He and his buddy had nowhere to go. This cantankerous ol’ guy weaved his way into many of our horse-lover’s hearts (but not a few), making some new pig-lovers. He was here to let everyone know not all pigs are mean, not all pigs are smelly, not all pigs like to live in wallows, and so much more. This lil’ guy is missed every day!
Lil’ Mr. Dusty was one of the cutest lil’ minis, ever! He left us in May after a severe bout of colitis. He came to AAE several years ago to be part of our youth and outreach teams. Unfortunately, because of Covid, then our move, the mini team got lots of love and R&R. Dusty was a favorite with new volunteers and our long-timers, as well. The Farm just isn’t the same without you, Dusty. We miss you!
Mi Amigo, Mi Amor, many would say. Amigo crossed the Rainbow Bridge in May, as well, after a very difficult colic. He was 34. Amigo came to AAE emaciated and in dire condition from an extreme neglect situation. Though some doubted he would survive, he perservered and blessed AAE and all of our volunteers with his gentle and friendly spirit. He was patient, he was kind, and he just loved to be with people, whether in a stall, the arena, or out in pasture. He taught most of our new volunteers how to be safe around horses and what a well mannered horse was. He was so loved! Thank you for five fabulous years, Amigo, you’re missed more than you’ll ever know.
Elvis, we hardly got to know you! Elvis passed in June while at the hospital the second morning after castration surgery; he was a crypt orchid (only one descended testicle). Results of his necropsy were inconclusive, but cause of death was a suspected air embolism. Elvis was a magically stunning 17 year old Gypsy Vanner stallion that came to AAE after his elderly owner passed. He had these beautiful blue eyes that you could feel staring into your soul. He was simply a big, beautiful guy, inside and out. We had so much more we wanted to learn about him, and so much more love to give him, but his mom must have needed him more and called him home. We’ll remember you forever, blue eyes! ‘Til we meet again, may God bless you. Adios, Elvis.
Sadly, Joey wasn’t with us long, either. He’d only been with us a couple weeks, when he had a four-day battle with an impaction colic he wasn’t able to work through. He was an older mini stallion (~27) and part of a group of five minis that came to us after a death in his family. We collectively called them Friends. Joey was definitely the coolest, sweetest, lil’ stud muffin, and he definitely had that “What you doin'” look when interacting. This lil’ dude is missed by his fellow friends, and he’s missed by all of our volunteers that were enamored as they were getting to know him. Run free, Joey!
Miss Maisy was one of our most easy-going and drama free mares in the big herd. We lost her to a strangulating lipoma. Maisy came to us when facing euthanasia due to a recurrent respiratory infection. She battled through it, and she was a model patient for the myriad of drugs she was on (injections and oral meds) multiple times a day for weeks. You wouldn’t know she was a mare if you didn’t already. She was in the pasture, quiet in stall, quiet in a paddock, and quiet in the herd. She was simply lovely, lovely mare, and she was loved by so many volunteers. There’s definitely an empty spot in our hearts without you here, Maisy. Miss you so much!
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.
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!
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