Equine Welfare in the News

The following is from Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang: Hi, Wow, you can't even make this stuff up. I received an urgent call for "Miracle". Miracle is described as a cryptorchid, one-eyed, unhandled 7-13 year old stallion who WILL BE SHOT IN THE HEAD by the previous owner this coming Saturday or Sunday if he is not picked up and off the property. He looks like he could possibly need surgery on his eye, and that surgery and the cryptorchid surgery can be extremely expensive. For those who might be wondering, when a stallion is a "cryptorchid", it means one of his testicles did not drop and is floating around or stuck somewhere in his abdomen. Right now, all I am concerned ...

The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: The Road to Home continues this September with another special equine waiting for the chance at forever. Every horse at AAE carries a unique story, but all are filled with hope for what’s ahead. Your compassion is part of the bridge between where they’ve been and where they’re going. Together, we’re not just caring for horses. We’re opening doors to brighter futures. This month we're shining the spotlight on Ella! You might be the one she’s waiting for...or maybe you know just the right person to welcome her home. ELLA Ella is an elegant ~23-year old Arabian mare whose journey with AAE began after law enforcement intervened in a heartbreaking ...

Dear Meredith, Now the new Maultier Bote 2025-2 is finished. This time it's about mule mail in Switzerland. I also chose this topic for the first temporary exhibition in the new display case in Törbel. We co-financed the display case also with your last donation. The room turned out very nicely; our carpenter did a great job again. The electrician also installed good lighting. Since the room is very low and small (tall people have to watch their heads), the electrician had to think about what would work best. The idea for the display case came to me partly from your display case for the Swiss Mule exhibition. We can tell a lot in a relatively small space. On June ...

The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: Welcome to another edition of The Hearts Behind the Herd, our monthly celebration of the amazing volunteers who keep AAE going strong. Every day, our volunteers bring compassion, strength, and heart to the horses. From early mornings in the barn to busy days at the store, from lending a hand at events to countless behind-the-scenes tasks, their dedication makes a world of difference. Through this series, we get to share the stories of these incredible people, shining a light on the kindness, generosity, and hard work that often happens quietly in the background. We hope each feature reminds you just how special this community is and how powerful it is when ...

The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: Sandra Fields, PhD, a neighbor when we were in El Dorado Hills, had a lifelong love of horses. She also had a special appreciation for All About Equine and the volunteers who cared for horses-in-need. Sandra often paused at the rescue - watching the horses, chatting with volunteers, and simply enjoying the peace of being near them. When she learned that AAE was searching for a home of its own, she knew she wanted to make a difference. Her gift made it possible for AAE to acquire our Pilot Hill property - a safe, soft landing where horses and volunteers can heal and thrive, and the horses can wait for their ...

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue: It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of August! It’s been a busy and exciting month here at AAE, filled with adoptions, new arrivals, special moments, and plenty of hard work behind the scenes. We’re eager to share some of the highlights with you in this month’s roundup. JULIETTE This month's featured horse, Juliette, is going to her forever home today! We are so excited for her, and we look forward to hearing about her future with her new partner in life! Juliette was the most beautiful "ugly duckling" who came to AAE in March of 2024. She was part of the large abandoned group of ...