Chilly Pepper – Surgery time, More truck repairs and the kids would like more groceries!
The following is from Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang: When it rains it pours. We need around $4380? to pay the rest of the previous vet bill, the current vet bill, the wiring repairs not only for the trailer, but also the truck. The rodents here are heck on vehicle wiring. The truck repair for the oil leak has been moved to next week, as they need it overnight. The 3 big kids, Benny, Destiny, Mouse, and Grandma Gracie and Selena are going through bags of grain and groceries like crazy. On top of that, the good ole State of NV wants the property taxes for the rescue acres and all the barns. Just life in general, but a lot is hitting at once. Dakota had his surgery yesterday, and he needed it done asap. He is going blind at an alarming rate, and I need to get him healed and turned into "a gelding" and move him over where he will run and live his life as one of our "blinds". It would be extremely beneficial for him to meet the band and learn the property before he is fully blind. I led him through the gate and reached out to scratch his neck, and he nearly sent me sideways because he didn't see where I was. He had a horrible reaction to some of the meds during surgery, and thankfully it didn't kill him. It was terrifying to watch. Doc Ross and Doc Bonnie did their usual amazing job, and so far he is doing very well. Your donation paid $1800 to the previous vet bill, and we had another person donate directly. We were short, but not by too much. However surgery isn't cheap, so I need to focus on that bill again. I cannot begin to express my ...
Chilly Pepper – More help needed. RIP my beautiful girl…
The following is from Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang: Heartbreak and the gift of peace. Wendy was a wild mustang who came to Chilly Pepper after being horribly abused. She was used for the "sport of tripping", where the whole purpose is to rope their legs and cause them to crash to the ground. She was also used for other horrible "fun". I have literally worked with/been around thousands of horses over the last 20 years, and she was by far the most traumatized. She was the most terrified horse I have ever seen, and it was so beautiful to see her settle in. I posted about how exciting it was when she started coming closer. She was in perfect health, and ran and played and just "got to be a horse". Wendy was happy. Yesterday she came in and laid down where I would see her. She never does that. Wendy had one of the most prolific prolapses I have ever seen. It was the size of a watermelon, and I knew instantly she could not survive. She was in major pain and I called Doc immediately. I knew I should have just put her down, but I couldn't. When I got closer she jumped up in a burst of adrenalin and ran back to the others. The first day that Manny wasn't here to help, and I needed to round up all the wilds and bring them in. The only folks I trust that actually know how to do it right were either in Idaho or gone for the day. There were 9 wild horses on about 15 open acres, and 2 of them are blind. So I needed someone that actually had the skill and knowledge to get them safely gathered without stressing Wendy out even more and not ...
Chilly Pepper – WE MISS YOU!! Benny update. What your donations do!
The following is from Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang: Quick Update. We have had some wonderful donations, and were able to get both kinds of hay, and no I did not load the flatbed lol. I did make sure it had every tie down possible on it and tied the bales together as well. My arm is in a brace so I couldn't load it. We were also able to purchase over $800 worth of grain. That is saving Grandma Gracie's life right now. Grandma Gracie needs her teeth done, but if we sedated her she would not survive at this time. So she needs the grain/mash. She is improving every day, thanks to your donations and love and support. You can clearly see what your donations are accomplishing. Thank you!!! Yesterday we had a trailer emergency. The wheel locked up and would not turn. That is another unexpected $700+/- expense. Doc has still not been paid and we need to pay the $1500 (Gracie's meds did come in), and get Dakota gelded asap. The truck is heading to the shop Monday, and hopefully that won't be more than the quoted $800, so we need to get that covered. I had to say yes to the bigger load of hay. They deliver for free and I needed to "fill the trailer" to make it worth their while. Having free delivery saves us a fortune, and I am so very grateful they will work with us. Thank you so much for making this possible. I thought y'all would enjoy seeing how much Benny has improved because of your love, support and donations. You can literally see where your money is going. For a 25+ year old horse, he is doing amazing considering the shape he arrived in. Your donations make that happen. Please ...
The Calls Keep Coming – Can You Help?
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: It’s Been a Little Rainy Around Here. The new year has brought a steady shower of literal rain drops and new arrivals, and finally, a bit of sunshine, too! In the past two months, seven horses have come into our care. Each one arriving with its own needs, but all seeking the same thing: safety, consistent care and nutrition, and a chance to begin again. We’re so glad to say they’ve found that here, thanks to you. Some of these faces you've briefly "met", and today, we’ll be sharing more details about each them. We are also excited to introduce you to the rest. The group is settling in, getting their needs met, and starting their next chapters. Skeeter Skeeter is a late-teens gelding that came to AAE via law enforcement after he was picked up as a stray. His owners didn't claim him, and he needed a place to go. When we picked him up on New Year's Day, Skeeter was a bit skeptical of humans, but he loaded onto the trailer like he'd done it many times before. His weight was pretty good, but he needed all the basics. At AAE, he had dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and he got a microchip. Skeeter has made steady progress. He is becoming more and more confident with humans, and he's beginning to enjoy the interactions. He was comfortable with saddle and bridle introductions, and he's been ridden in the round pen a couple of times. So far, he seems unphased with a rider, but he's far from having a solid understanding. He definitely needs some work on his stop and backing. He's a really sweet lil' guy! With some work and developing more confidence, this guy will make ...
Chilly Pepper – Urgent help needed!
The following is from Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang: Hi Y'all, I am reaching out with an urgent plea for help. I need $800 for the truck repair, $1500 for hay this week, $1500 for the current vet bill and the incoming meds for Grandma Gracie. Funds are at a record low and I need to get Doc paid, purchase the new meds, get hay asap and buy more grain. I appreciate your help and know we can "git 'er done'. The GOOD news is that All of the new kids are doing a little bit better each day so far. None of them are "Out of the woods yet, but heading in the right direction. We had to take Grandma Gracie in for bloodwork and an emergency checkup. She was crashing pretty badly. Destiny's eye was coming apart and she was getting a bad infection in spite of her meds. She also needed an urgent appointment. At one point Doc thought we needed to put her down but thankfully came up with another chance for her. Benny's sheath was hugely swollen and ended up needing a little procedure to remove a huge "bean". This was inside his private parts and preventing him from urinating. Normally they are pretty small, like maybe marble size?. His was the 2nd largest Doc had ever seen. Kind of similar size to a lime. It had to be so painful and was obviously in there for a very long time. So we had lots of emergency type visits in the last week or so. Thank you to everyone who donated so far for the vet bill. I believe it is now down around $1350 or so. This does not include the new meds that are coming for Grandma Gracie and those are another $200. The GOOD ...
Fresh Faces + A Little Winter Magic
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: February brought a little bit of everything: fresh starts, generous hearts, and even a touch of winter magic at the barn. We’re excited to celebrate a wonderful adoption and to share a few special updates with you, including some new faces, meaningful support from our community, and sweet moments that remind us why this work matters so much. NEW ARRIVALS: MARSHALL + DILLON Marshall and Dillon arrived at AAE earlier this month. Marshall is a 10 to 14-year old Shire gelding, and Dillon is a 20 to 28 year old Shire mare. Their prior owner gave us the younger ages, and their vet records show the older ages. We'll know better once they have their spa days. These two gentle giants were left behind at a boarding facility after their owner moved cross country to the east coast and left them behind. The plan was to move them, but instead, they were left for at the boarding facility, unsupported. They made the journey up from sunny Southern California, only to meet rain and snow. After quarantine, they're enjoying some new neighbors before they move on to enjoy pasture life with the herd. That 18 hh frame is impressive next to lil' Bucky! Dillon is very friendly and easy-going, while Marshall is more reserved and less confident. They both need some TLC and lots of handling to assure them that humans aren't so bad. We're confident he'll come around to enjoy interaction and live up to the gentle giant reputation. We can't wait! Marshall and Dillon will soon have dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, along with microchips. UPCOMING EVENTS March 1 & 14 New Volunteer Orientation & Basic Safety Training Sign-up here March 7 Facility and Special Projects Volunteer Day ...
