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!
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).
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.
Dakota is enjoying a happy holiday this year! He’s looking forward to a bright future for years to come with his forever person while reuniting with one of his brothers!
DAKOTA
Dakota is a 2009 tribal/reservation mustang originally from the Dakotas. He came to AAE from a distressed sanctuary with several other horses. His original, loving owner was diagnosed with terminal cancer, resulting in Dakota being placed at the former sanctuary. That sanctuary was struggling and needed assistance with its animals, so Dakota and some other equine friends came to AAE in the fall of 2021.
Dakota had extensive and painful heel cracks in his hind hooves when he arrived. It was also discovered that the lens in his left eye was detached, and he could not see from that side. He was wary of humans, especially when they approached him from the left side or from behind, and he was always on heightened alert.
During his time with AAE, Dakota’s hoof health improved greatly, his confidence grew, and he was re-introduced to a saddle, which he had no issues with. He became a really sweet and social fella who loves attention from both humans and horses alike. He was adopted this fall by past AAE adopter, Rodney. Dakota and his former AAE herdmate Nash are now brothers for life! Such a great outcome for two really nice horses, not to mention a really great adopter!
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.
We are blessed with an awe-inspiring and generous community! A third anonymous donor wants us to reach our year-end goal and has offered to match donations, dollar for dollar, up to $5000, starting today!
If we can reach the match max, we will be so close to reaching our year end goal! Let’s do it 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 to make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.
As of this email, we’re nearly 2/3 of the way there at $21,850 (includes off-line donations).
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.
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.
This year Elliott received the best Christmas gift ever, and his story is one of our favorites! He’s healthy, happy, and with his new family!
ELLIOTT
Elliott is a captive bred mustang born in March 2021. He was rescued as a colt by a local family from a backyard breeder who said Elliott needed “a little” cosmetic surgery. The family soon realized the surgery would be more complicated and costly than they could manage, so they reached out to AAE for help.
AAE welcomed Elliott in August 2022. We learned he was born with a congenital abnormality – he had a sheath, but no visible penis – and he couldn’t urinate freely. Urine dribbled from his sheath almost continuously and scalded his skin, which was very painful.
Elliott had surgery to reconfigure his sheath, and the missing part was found! He could now urinate freely like a normal horse, too! After healing from the first surgery nearly closed his sheath again, he had a second surgery to reconfigure his sheath again to facilitate a different healing pattern, and he was castrated at the same time. He was a biateral crypt orchid; neither testicle had descended.
Elliott recovered well from both surgeries! He could move freely, and he became playful and active with the herd. This was probably the first time in his life he’s been pain free enough to be playful and run with his herdmates. He was a joy around humans, too. Our handsome and sweet baby was growing into a big boy, too, nearly 16.0 hh (one hand = four inches) and maturing.
Elliott found his forever family this past fall! He has three new horse friends at his new house, and he recently started school. We couldn’t be happier for him!
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.
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.
Do you remember the sweet and strong-willed Oakley?
OAKLEY
Oakley is a 2017 Morgan. Oakley, her sister Andi, and 24 herdmates all needed to be rehomed after their owner passed away. Remaining family was unable to provide financially or physically for the horses. Oakley and Andi came to AAE in October 2022 after the others had been rehomed.
The sisters were in good condition, so once at AAE, they only needed the basics: dental, farrier, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip.
Andi was adopted quickly, and Oakley moved into our small horse/pony pasture. Despite her bossy side, she quickly became friends with the herd. She also loves attention from humans and would follow us so she didn’t miss out on anything. She loved to get into everyone’s business!
It didn’t take long with her beauty and charm! Three cheers because Oakley was adopted in January of this year. Her human is a trainer, and she was eager to begin developing a strong bond with Oakley and move forward with her under saddle.
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.
We’re not dreaming – Rory will be home for Christmas!
RORY
Rory came to AAE in January 2021 from a distressed sanctuary. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any information about her past – no history, no known training, nothing. She was in fairly good condition when we met her; however, her basic care needed to be updated.
Shortly after arrival, this beautiful 2009-ish buckskin grade mare got the works: hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. Rory was very sweet, but she lacked confidence. She didn’t care for hoof handling, farrier work, or anything new.
With a little patience, her confidence grew, and eventually, she went of to training. She was introduced to a saddle, but it was too much, too soon. She bucked and bolted to get away. Eventually, at a slower pace, her confidence grew, and she learned it wasn’t scary. She carried a rider at a walk a few times before she came back. Her confidence and personality have continued to blossom over her time at AAE. She’ll need to renew her education and get a fresh start.
Rory is respectful and enjoys grooming and attention, and she’s improved tremendously with the farrier. She’ll stand relatively quiet, unless there’s a lot of activity that makes her nervous.
Rory’s placement with AAE is her third sanctuary/rescue home. It seems most of her life has been lived in a sanctuary or rescue. They say the third time is the charm because Rory found her forever home this month! She’s going home tomorrow!
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!
I’m sharing the good news, and reaching out to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
I also need to do a little bit of a personal update. As most of you may know, I have had an insane number of surgeries since the Doc messed up my 1st surgery at the age of 17.
I was warned about a “catastrophic failure”, as my 3rd total knee replacement is over 20 years old. Well, It appears this may have happened.
I lost the fight with a set of stairs, my knee bent way more than it physically was able to, along with a lot of horrible, ripping, popping sounds, and I went down. I laid in the driveway and waited for the ambulance. Luckily, AS ALWAYS, God was watching over me. My son was just about to leave, and he was still there. The pouring rain from the night before was nowhere in sight, and I was not alone in the dark. The pour EMT’s stuck me 13 times (that was his count), and still could not get an iv in. (My veins roll and are really difficult to access, so only IM meds on the way to the hospital.)
The reason I am sharing this is that although my son has taken time away from working to feed, clean and take care of the rescue, there is a really good chance I will need to hire full time help for a few months. Luckily I have great folks living at the NV facility and they rock. However, Travis has a family to support, rent, etc. etc., so this can’t continue for too long.
Right now I am sitting waiting for the Docs to figure out the next step. I will most likely need extensive surgery, (once again), and will have to figure out covering the unexpected expenses of hiring semi-permanent help to take care of the physical aspects of the rescue while I am down. AS ALWAYS, Chilly Pepper continues to “Git ‘er Done”, whether I am on my feet or off.
I have to say this was not exactly how I had planned my holiday season, but I know God always has His plan, and I am trusting Him to help me through.
So I am sharing my latest adventure and asking for Lots of Prayers in this situation. Luckily we can still do what we do, and I am grateful for that.
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.
Jennings is a special boy with a big heart! This Christmas, if you give him your heart, he won’t give it away!
JENNINGS
Jennings came to AAE from a distressed mustang sanctuary with several of his friends in July 2020. He was thin and had a rapidly growing mass on his sheath that was suspected to be squamous cell carcinoma.
Shortly after his arrival at AAE, the mass was removed and a biopsy revealed that it was metastatic melanoma. Thankfully, margins were clean, and there was no vascular invasion. No additional recurrent or new growths have been found since!
Jennings is a 2005-ish BLM mustang. He is sweet, respectful, and friendly and has been since the day we met him. He likes to hang out with volunteers and enjoys grooming. He’s good with the farrier, no big issues loading, and he trailers well. He has been ridden in the past, but he should have a refresher before hitting the trails again.
Somehow this special boy hasn’t been adopted yet! Jennings is looking for an experienced home to review his education with a patient and calm approach. Having an equine friend would benefit him, especially to one who can show him how to be a more confident horse.
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.
As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.
This group is feline festive and wants to whisker you a Meowy Christmas and a pawsperous New Year!
FOSTER KITTENS
We got a call in May, and what could heal a broken heart better than something warm and fuzzy? We started fostering kittens for one of the local County Animal Services in spring 2023. Timing was great, as we’d just lost one of our beloved horses. It was the perfect recipe of warm and fuzzy! We’ve had kittens in the barn, and we’ve had kittens with volunteers as fosters, and it’s been so much fun! Here are some of the lil cuties we’ve cared for.
So far, including a past litter in 2019, we’ve helped 31 kittens along their paths to knew homes. We still have a group of foster kittens (above) who are available for adoption. If you are interested in learning more, please email our adoption team soon, they are due to be spayed/neutered this week.
Kittens are happier when they have a friend, so ideally they will be adopted in pairs or have another feline friend at home.
If you’re interested in joining the kitten team, email us. We’ll continue fostering as long as there is need and we have either the barn or fosters available to help. The summer and winter months are tough because of the “barn” environment (too hot or too cold), so we rely on our fosters during the challenging seasonal weather.
That said, we’re working on a new kitten project, so stay tuned for more news on that!
As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.
Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.
On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.
We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.
Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.
You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.
As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.
Red is a special guy who has a special place in our hearts.
RED
We first met the incredibly handsome Red in the summer of 2015. He was a herd member of another rescue and went to the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) for gentling and basic learning. He was completely untouchable when he arrived at MRILC. It took a tremendous amount of work and patience before he’d even accept a simple touch from a human. With more time, he learned basic groundwork and long-lining and, he was introduced to a saddle (no rider). During his months-long stay, the owner of the other rescue became very ill and passed away. Red came to AAE.
Red’s journey has been filled with false starts and unexpected curves. In early 2016, he went to live with a foster who had hoped to train Red to become a backcountry riding horse. Unfortunately, after several months, the foster felt Red never developed enough confidence to become a safe and dependable trail horse, so Red returned to AAE. In the fall of the same year, Red was adopted, again. His adopter continued Red’s training, and the two made progress together. Red even carried a rider in saddle. Over time, however, Red’s adopter was unable to care for his needs, and Red sat in pasture with no significant human interaction for many months. Once again, Red was let down, and he returned to AAE in January 2018.
Red had been back at AAE only a month when he ruptured his peroneus tertius tendon in the pasture. This usually happens when the hock is hyperextended, likely in a quick turn or change of direction. Red was on stall rest for more than a year, and thankfully, he recovered well and was able to return to his normal activity level. After months of daily interactions, Red’s confidence level improved and he seemed to enjoy being around humans, too.
In November 2020 Red was adopted again, this time as a liberty horse, which we felt was the best option for this troubled guy. Sadly, his person wanted more than Red could give, and he returned to AAE in January 2022. He came back a different horse. His confidence was shattered, and he would rear and pull back in fear. Since then, we’ve given Red the freedom to be a horse and spend time in the pasture with other horses. His confidence with humans is wavering, but we’re hopeful, with time, he’ll return to the horse we knew before.
Red is an amazing and kind horse. This sweet 16 year old is available for adoption, but only to a special person. He needs a patient and confident person who has no timelines or agendas. One who will allow Red to progress at his own pace. Red should live at home with his future human so they can have daily interactions. He would also love to have a horsey friend or two.
Red will stay at AAE until we are certain we have found the perfect person with the perfect situation. He deserves nothing less.
If you are interested in learning more about Red, please visit his profile page.
As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.
Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.
On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.
We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.
Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.
You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.
As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.
Today we’re sharing the story of Diesel and how he’s about to have the best Christmas yet…
DIESEL
Handsome Diesel came to AAE with his buddies Scout and Diego in November 2016. The trio was originally part of a mustang herd in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico and had been rounded up and moved around by the US Forest Service. Some of the gathered horses were adopted. A small group of five who weren’t adopted were transported to the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) in Solvang, CA for a wild horse gentling program. At the end of the program, two of the horses were adopted, but Diesel, Scout, and Diego were not. The USFS was about to offer them at $25 each in a Craigslist ad, but instead, thanks to staff at MRILC, they found their way to AAE.
In 2017, Diesel returned to MRILC to participate in another program. Unfortunately, his stay was cut short when he became lame in his hind end. Once back at AAE, he was put on stall rest, and subsequently diagnosed with Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). Despite treatment, he has residual neurologic deficits that make him unsafe as a riding horse. That said, this 9 year old is still a spunky and kind young man. He has a playful and curious personality, but he is unsure and unconfident around humans at times.
This Christmas, after the longest-in-waiting at AAE, Diesel is going to get the best gift ever! He has finally found his person, and they will be heading home soon!
As we wind down the year, our goal is to raise at least $35,000 this holiday season to jump start our funding for the new year and make sure 2024 is merry & bright for horses-in-need.
Like you, we have felt the pressure of the changing economy. Hay, fuel, supplies, and other care costs have increased substantially. The effects are compounded for nonprofits across the country, as many of us have seen a decrease in overall donations. Rising costs and fewer donations are stretching us thin, impacting our ability to serve the number of horses we typically serve. We’ll scale back as we need. We need your support more than ever.
On average, it costs about $8 per horse each day for feed and health care for the horses at AAE. Expenses add up quickly when caring for 50+/- horses and other animals, including costs for basic care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, surgery, and emergency care, when needed.
We know your lives have been impacted, too, we’re all in this together. If you’re able, please consider making a year end donation to support this life-saving work and make it possible to help more horses-in-need.
Expenses can add up quickly, but your donations can, too! If every one of our followers made a $5 donation, we could surpass our goal by thousands.
You can help make similar stories to share next year by donating today. Any amount is very much appreciated, and it makes a big difference for the horses.
Hi, I wanted to say THANK YOU for all the love and support.
I do need your help to keep things going here at the rescue.
ASIAB, a TX rescue, – publicly raised funds for Warrior’s vet bill, and never actually sent the funds to Doc. So now I owe roughly $300 to Zimmerman Veterinary in NV.
It takes a special kind of person to fundraise off a horse like Warrior, and then pocket the money.
CASHING IN on WARRIOR’S SUFFERING, and then NOT HELPING is BEYOND WRONG. It’s actually CRIMINAL, not to mention heartbreaking.
Our current vet bill in WA is $2154.97. We have 5 more kittens scheduled for surgery to spay/neuter in 2 weeks. This will cost between $700-$1000?
DAKOTA IS SAD & LONELY. I need to get the balance, or at least a big chunk of the vet bill paid so I can have Doc geld him. 30 days after that, he and Misty can have the companion they both need and deserve. She still misses Warrior.
We need to stock up for winter. Hay and grain are expensive, and I need to know we can easily take care of the 11 down in NV, and the 5 here.
I am getting calls for horses almost daily, However, I need to make sure we can feed the ones we have, before I am able to save any more.
I appreciate ANY & ALL help, as I know times are tough for everyone, and on top of that it is the holiday season.
THANK YOU from myself and all the critters at Chilly Pepper.
THANK YOU for your love and support for these precious souls, and for continuing to support this much needed work. I can’t do it without you!!!
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
It’s time for our favorite holiday tradition! As we count down to 2024, join us every day this month as we share stories from the barn that show how your support has helped horses this year and every year.
Without further ado, our first story…
ALLIE
AAE welcomed Allie and several other horses from a distressed mustang sanctuary in 2020. Allie is still here waiting for her forever home!
Allie is a very senior mustang mare (est DOB 2000) who lived in a small paddock in captivity for many years. Her basic care had been neglected after long time sanctuary operators fell into poor health.
When she arrived, Allie was thin, and her hooves were long. She had a mass over her left ribcage from an old recurrent cyst and scars on her hind legs from a previous skin issue. They tried to remove the cyst three times, but it was persistent and kept returning.
Allie was very untrusting and evasive with humans, but she tried hard to understand what was asked. She has warmed up to humans over the years, and she enjoys grooming, but she is still unsure and unconfident, at times. Her hind legs are sensitive to the touch because of her scars, and she still needs to be sedated for hind hoof trims. She’s also very defensive/protective of any touch around the cyst area. In consultation with our vet, we decided not to pursue another attempt to remove the cyst because of her age, her trust issues, and the recurrent nature of the cyst. There appears to be a lot of adhesions to her ribcage, and it would be a difficult process, unlikely to succeed. As far as we know, she was never started under saddle, and with the cyst, that is not an option now.
This beautiful gal is still available for adoption, waiting for her special person to give her a chance at love. Because of her age, low confidence level, and the cyst, Allie is looking for a sanctuary home as a non-riding companion. At the prior sanctuary, she had a special person that she trusted, and we hope she can find that kinship again. We think with the right person and consistent TLC, Allie will open up again to form an incredible forever bond. Ideally she’d have open space with an equine friend, too, of course, because she is happiest when she’s with other horses. Can you show her the love she needs in her final years?
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.
What an incredible GivingTuesday thanks to you! The AAE community came together to surpass our goal and raise over $12,500 for the horses in one day!
Your support and generosity will help with feed, veterinary expenses, and other needs for the horses – like yesterday’s dental day! Usually, once a month or so, we have a dental day. Typically, five or six horses have their annual dentals and vaccines. Yesterday was a mustang day – four mustangs and three domestic horses were up. We had beautiful weather, and it was a great day!
PS. Keep an eye on your inbox this Friday for the start of our favorite annual holiday tradition!
There’s still time to give!
Ways to Give:
(1) Set up a bill with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation
(2) Mail a check to:
All About Equine Animal Rescue
2201 Francisco Drive #140-174
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(3) Drop off your donation at:
AAE Used Tack Store
4050 Durock Road #6
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here or any of the red “Donate” buttons
#GivingTuesday is about halfway over, and we almost to our $10,000 goal!
On behalf of the entire AAE herd, Maia wants to thank everyone who has helped make this day a success so far! You made an immense difference in Maia’s life, and your support today ensures we can improve the lives of more horses like Maia!
We appreciate your donations, social media shares & likes, and overall support!
The horses are counting on you today, and you are showing up like you always do!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Any donation amount makes a HUGE difference for the horses!
Together we can reach our goal and help more horses get the second chance they deserve.
Happy 2024
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A New Way to Give
Hi, I wanted to say THANK YOU for all the love and support.
