The Hearts Behind the Herd
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: Welcome to the first edition of The Hearts Behind the Herd, our new monthly spotlight on the incredible volunteers who make everything at All About Equine possible. This is our way of celebrating the people behind the scenes—those who show up to offer helping hands and give their hearts to every horse, animal, and project that crosses our path. Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. Without you, we cannot do what we do. From feeding and grooming to event support, outreach, and beyond, your time and dedication are what keep the herd thriving. Each month, we’ll highlight some of our volunteers so you can get to know the amazing individuals behind the work. Whether you’ve been here for years or you're just getting started, we hope you see a bit of yourself in these stories. Meet Elisa! AAE Volunteer for 11 years, and our longest serving Shift Leader at the barn in Pilot Hill. What do you do as an AAE Volunteer? I Shift Lead on Saturday mornings, and I lead the New Volunteer Orientation and Basic Training every other weekend. I also coordinate Bar for our Boots and Bling event and sometimes help with social media posts. What do you love about AAE and/or volunteering at AAE? I am so grateful to be a part of each and every animal’s story, knowing that we are making a difference in their lives as well as our own. Who is your favorite AAE horse and why? Finnegan! He was born in April 2014, and I got to him as fast as I could. (July that year). Even as a colt, he has always been this old soul, love bug of a horse that craves attention from all humans. He’s become the ...
Yikes! Not Sure About the Optional “Tip” on Our Donation Form? Let us Explain.
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: We’ve received several questions and concerns about the "tip" section on the online donation form included in our recent email about the Six Nevada Horses, and we want to help clarify how it works. We currently use Givebutter as our donation platform. When you donate online using the "Donate" link in the email, you’ll see an option to cover credit card processing fees, helping ensure 100% of your gift goes directly to AAE. You may also see an option to leave a tip for Givebutter—this optional "tip" helps keep the platform free for nonprofits like AAE, as Givebutter does not charge AAE any fees to use their service. The "tip" is paid to Givebutter, not AAE. As a default, the system adds a "Tip" amount, but the "tip" amount is optional. If you prefer not to leave a tip (or you prefer to leave a smaller tip), it's easy, select "Other" in the tip section and enter $0 (or the amount of your choice). If you need assistance with the transaction, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help. You can reply to this email. We understand the process can be a little confusing, and we appreciate your patience. We are in the process of transitioning to a new donation platform to improve your experience, but the setup, training, and preparation involved are extensive, and we appreciate your grace as we continue to use Givebutter while we prepare the change. We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support. It truly makes a difference for the horses in our care. If you made a donation today and unintentionally included a "tip", please respond to this email and our team can begin the refund process for you. If you’d prefer to give ...
Six sweet souls
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: YOUR HELP NEEDED FOR SIX HORSE NEGLECT CASE Phantom Huck River Copper Rosie Zeke In a leap of faith, we said yes to a Nevada law enforcement agency and recently welcomed these six neglected horses into our care, knowing that taking on six at once is no small feat. They need your help so they can get back to good health. Two of the boys also need "brain" surgery (aka castration). Six new intakes means a whole lot of needs all at once! Together, we can do this! First, a little more background. We were contacted by a Nevada animal control for assistance with a neglect case involving the seizure of eight horses. Sadly, two horses were euthanized because of their extremely poor condition. While the case was in the court system, waiting, the six remaining horses were housed and cared for at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City (where they have the wild horse program). The correctional center was able to give them proper feed and their body condition improved considerably, but the center was not able to update health needs, while waiting for the decision about their future. The judge ultimately transferred ownership to the law enforcement agency, and the agency transferred them to AAE. They're here in quarantine, and we have a vet/farrier day soon. All six horses need dentals, hoof care, sheath cleaning for the boys, vaccines, deworming, and microchipping, and the two stallions need to be gelded. Additional diagnostics may be needed, too, including pregnancy testing for the two mares and hoof radiographs for Phantom, Huck, and Rosie, as well as treatments for eye issues, fly strike, and any other issues that may be identified. Can you help us raise at least $6000 to ...
Horses Are Our Thing—But These Dogs Needed Us
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: MEET HARLEY & QUINN Last week, during a routine trip from our barn in Pilot Hill to our used tack store in Shingle Springs via Hwy 49, something very un-routine happened—two lil' creatures were spotted on the highway in the distance. First thought, they looked like bear cubs. As they came into better view, it became more obvious they were dogs, now along the side of the road. We couldn’t leave them there, especially not in that condition. It was after normal work hours, and it wasn't something any of us would be able to drive past and ignore (though dozens of vehicles did). After pulling onto the large shoulder area, they were fearful and retreated into a densely wooded ravine, and they disappeared. They were grossly matted, covered in foxtails and other pricklies, and it appeared they'd been fending for themselves for quite a long time. It was obvious they needed some help. After hanging out for a bit, watching, waiting, and battling mosquitos, they resurfaced. A call to the barn, barely a mile back, requested help with a couple of crates and some dog food. . . When they finally came back up on the pad area, they wandered, scavenging for food. Passively keeping them off the highway and safe was top priority, though the male pup picked up something that looked like a ball of tinfoil. Despite trying to get him to drop it without scaring him off, it disappeared, and one can only assume he swallowed it because it was nowhere to be seen, even with a trip back to the area the next day. . Help arrived, and given plenty of time, each pup walked into a crate to get to a little bit of food ...
Chilly Pepper & the Critters Need Your Help!
The following is from Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang: Hi, I know it has been a while since my last update. It has been non-stop crazy as always. Doc agreed to come out and start vetting the latest 10, even though the bill was not paid. We ended up with a $2211 bill and by the grace of God, one of our Angels called and paid the whole thing. Since then, we have incurred another vet bill for our beautiful Angel. Angel came in with Sampson and a few others last January. She was emaciated and extremely sore. She ended up getting pretty sick after we got her and slowly started gaining weight. Sadly, she also came in with both hips having been badly injured/damaged. Doc and I watched her over time, but the better her health got, the worse her hips were hurting. By the end it was so obvious that the only kind and decent thing we could do was end her suffering. She passed peacefully with Doc and I at her side. Once again, we had to go through the heartbreak and do what should have been instead of dumping her to ship to slaughter. At least she had some really happy and good times with lots of love and TLC. She was so very loved and I am grateful she knew that in the end. At this time, our coffers are extremely depleted. The truck needs servicing. We have several truck issues, and I like to stay up on the maintenance and repairs of all the vehicles as I drive in the middle of nowhere with 100's of miles of no cell service. The stock trailer needs serviced, checking breaks, greasing the hubs and making sure it is safe for myself and the critters I am hauling. When ...
Double the Joy! TWO Friends Find Their Forever Home, Together!
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: LILLIE MAE & LAINEY! . An adoption story is always special—but when two friends find a home together, it’s truly the best kind of happy ending and new beginning. LILLIE MAE Lillie Mae is an estimated 12-year old BLM jenny who came to AAE in December 2023 after being spotted at auction by another organization. Concerned about her painful-looking hooves and the risk of her ending up in the wrong hands and not getting the help she needed, the organization stepped in. Their supporters covered her auction fees and part of her transport, helping get her to safety. They shared photos of her on Facebook, and we offered her a place to go. Upon arrival at AAE, Lillie Mae was quarantined (standard protocol for new intakes). Her hooves were severely overgrown--her frogs were growing outward behind her heel bulbs, making every step painful. Though initially untrusting and unwilling, she quickly learned to trust humans. Once trimmed, the relief was immediate. Radiographs showed clubbed hooves, and she appeared to have contracted tendons. Thankfully, she had no signs of laminitis/founder. With regular care, her tendons relaxed, and her lameness has resolved. Lillie Mae also received dental care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. Lillie Mae is a sweet, quirky donkey with a big personality. Timid at first, she warmed up to kind handling and brayed excitedly at the sight of volunteers (and food!). She's smart, stubborn, and full of charm--with the cutest ears and bray to match. Everyone at AAE loves this donkey lady, and it's easy to see why! LAINEY We first met Lainey in October 2022. Her owner, going through a divorce, had left this long-eared lady--and the responsibility of her care-- in the hands of friends when she moved out of ...
