Home for the Holidays? These Two Are Ready!
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
Every December we look back and gather the stories that shaped the year: the rescues, recoveries, and new beginnings that remind us why this work matters.
Throughout the month, you’ll receive a daily email featuring the horses who arrived, and those that found new homes. We will also share other important moments and milestones from the year (hint: wagging tails and a brand new space) and highlight the volunteers and sponsors who make every day possible. It’s our way of reflecting on the past twelve months and celebrating everything we’ve accomplished together, while recognizing none of it happens without you.
Each story is a reminder of the greatest gift we can offer: a second chance.
SPRING 2024 SEIZURE GROUP UPDATE:
Part 2
Yesterday, we shared the story of a special group of horses who arrived together in March 2024. Today, we’re highlighting two who are still waiting for families to call their own. If you missed the group’s story, you can read it here.
NIKO
Niko was a thin, tired young colt when we met him to bring him to AAE that spring. With steady care, love, and patience, he’s blossomed into a handsome young gelding with a soft nature and a playful twinkle in his eye. He’s friendly, curious, and enjoys being around people, though he still carries just enough mischief to make you smile.
He enjoys people, explores new things with curiosity, and fits easily into herd life. He’s the kind of horse who makes friends without trying. Each week, you can see him relaxing a little more, learning that gentle hands and kind voices are something he can rely on.
Niko is fully up to date on vaccines, hoof care, and deworming, and he’s been gelded and microchipped. He’s ready for the next chapter, one that includes a home where he can continue to grow, learn, and settle into himself.
He’ll thrive with someone experienced with young horses, and who values patience, steady guidance, and letting a horse come along at his own pace.
THEO
Theo was born shortly after seizure, and was about two weeks old when he arrived at AAE with his mom Ella. He was watchful, distant, and perfectly content to let the humans keep their distance. But little by little, curiosity won out. Mealtime visits became his safe window into this strange new world, and over time, he realized that the two-legged creatures weren’t nearly as scary as he’d imagined.
As the nursery group grew, Theo found comfort and confidence in the company of other foals. First came Noah and her mom, Norah, and later Sweeney and her filly, Tyler. The youngsters created their own little herd, chasing, napping, learning, and figuring out life together. Even after some of the group was adopted and the babies were weaned, Theo continued to flourish in the pasture, spending his days romping with his friends and settling into the rhythm of herd life.
These days, Theo is such a fun character to watch. He’s expressive, a little proud, and always full of personality. He’s still developing confidence, especially in new situations, but he keeps taking steps forward. And he’s still growing, too. Every time you blink, he looks a little more like the handsome young gelding he’s becoming.
Theo has been gelded, is current on vaccines, deworming, and hoof care, and is microchipped.
He’s ready for a home of his own. And if someone is able to adopt Niko and Theo, it would truly be something special for both boys! They are buddies and love to play together.
Could you be the one to give Niko or Theo (or BOTH!) their happily-ever-after this holiday season? If so, submit an adoption inquiry form!