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| Ella is an elegant ~23-year old Arabian mare whose journey with AAE began after law enforcement intervened in a heartbreaking neglect case.
In Fall 2023, officers discovered Ella with a group of 23 other horses who were left behind on a high desert property without food or care. With winter approaching and the horses in deteriorated condition, authorities began providing care, but, sadly, it was too late for some.
By February 2024, the herd was officially seized, and transported to a fairgrounds livestock facility for care. The following month, we stepped in to assist, taking in 15 of the horses, including Ella and her two week old colt, Theo. |
| Ella gave birth to Theo during the night on March 5, 2024 at the fairgrounds in the icy chill of winter, and from the start, she proved herself to be an incredible mother. |
| When she first arrived, Ella carried the rough marks of neglect (a very thin frame, overgrown hooves, weary eyes, and dreadlocks in her mane). Despite all that, her beauty was undeniable. She was unhalterable, but with time, patience, and care, she’s transformed. Now she halters and leads willingly, stands fairly well for the farrier, and has learned that humans can be trusted. |
| Once her health had improved, we introduced her to light groundwork. Soon after, she surprised us all by calmly accepting a saddle pad and surcingle, and she gave to pressure with ease, as if she remembered an earlier life under saddle. Earlier this year, Ella carried a rider for the first time, at least the first time here at AAE. She was a bit nervous, but steady and willing, showing us that she has more to give with the right partner. |
| Ella has come so far, and now she’s ready to write the next part of her story with a family of her own. Could that be you? Or maybe someone you know?
Theo is also available for adoption, and while it would be wonderful to see them find a home together, each is very independent and ready to thrive with the right match.
If you sound like a good match for Ella, we’d love to hear from you — you can fill out our Adoption Inquiry form to get started.
Even if you can’t adopt, you can still help! Please share Ella’s story, someone out there is ready to open their heart and home. |
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