As we reflect on our blessings this holiday season, we are especially grateful for you and everyone in our AAE community! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of horses-in-need.
Your belief in our mission, your generosity, and your compassion help bring hope, change, and love to horses who need it most. We couldn’t do it without you.
Your support enables impactful work such as:
Rescuing horses from vulnerable and life-threatening situations,
Providing veterinary services and other health care to rehabilitate rescued horses,
Providing horses with feed, shelter, and other basic care needs for the 50-60 horses in our care while they wait to find their forever homes,
Castrating colts and stallions so they have a better chance at a normal life in society,
Providing education and learning opportunities to the horses to give them a brighter future, and
Helping farm animals and other animals when needed.
You help make all of these things and more possible, and we are deeply grateful we have your support.
From all of us at AAE, we wish you a joyful Thanksgiving. We are truly thankful for you.
Last month, we were invited to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime, pinch-us opportunity. We were not able to share any details of the project, where it was, or with whom we were doing it, until NOW!
In the wee hours the morning of our secret project, we loaded a couple of horses in the trailer for an adventure. Despite waffling for days on which horses would go (after all, we have so many beautiful horses….of course, we’re not partial, at all), ultimately, it was Finn and Wylie that begged to make their worldly debut. We enjoyed a spectacular sunrise and many laughs along the way.
We’d never been to Milk Studios before, or any studio for that matter, considering some of us are photophobic! Who would think they’d roll out the red carpet, ergh…a carpet…for us in Hollywood. Oh, right, haha, it was for the horses, not us humans.
Finn and Wylie had never been up stairs before, but they rose to the challenge and tackled those seven steps like they’d done it a hundred times, though Finn wanted Bianca to catch him at the top to carry him across the threshold.
Despite Finn’s drama, Bianca was all smiles. Once inside, the boys thought they were going to get their hair and makeup done, but they were a bit disappointed to hear they’d missed the styling call. Instead, Finn made friends with the photographer, and they had some selfie fun; Wylie rolled his eyes, “oh brother”.
They didn’t understand what all the hustle and bustle was for, and after a while, they were getting a bit impatient. Then, it was show time! The boys knew they were the perfect fit for this photo shoot with their blonde bombshell looks, perfect sense of fashion and style, and obsession with all things sexy and celebrity, even if they can’t speak German. They were extra excited when they realized they were having their photos taken with none other than Jennifer Coolidge for GQ Germany magazine!
Ms. Coolidge is a passionate advocate for animals, and she requested that any animals appearing with her in the photos be from a rescue/sanctuary organization. Knowing that alone made her extra awesome in our eyes, but after we met her, we can tell you just how beautiful and kind she is.
The shoot was published today! You can see the exquisite photos of Jennifer, Finn, Wylie, and the other animals, and read the interview, too! You may need to use a translator tool if you aren’t fluent in German (the magazine is for GQ Germany, after all).
Today, we are sharing the heartwarming adoption story of Myers!
AAE welcomed Myers along with Portia, Maia, and Whiskey last year. We went to pick up Maia and discovered another three in need of help. The horses’ basic care and overall health had been neglected for some time. Myers and Whiskey were stallions who had each been tied to a 15-foot rope attached to a metal stake in the ground, likely for seven years. At that time, we didn’t take in mature stallions due to the difficult challenges they can represent, but we couldn’t leave Myers and Whiskey there. We took Maia and Portia, then returned for the boys after building two stallion paddocks at AAE.
Over the following several months at AAE, the four gained weight, relearned some basic handling and manners, then received the works (dental and hoof care, vaccines, deworming, etc.). Myers and Whiskey were gelded, once they were safely manageable.
Over the summer, Myers found a forever home where he will live a wonderful life – happy, healthy, and surrounded by love. Thank you, Kristina, for making Myers a member of your family!
Stories like Myers’s are a reminder of why we do what we do, and it wouldn’t be possible with the kindness and ongoing dedication of our AAE community! You are part of making these beautiful transformations happen!
Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes really do make a difference; it’s what makes all of this work possible!
We are excited to invite you to participate in AAE’s Boots & Bling Virtual Second Chance Auction! The Second Chance Auction gives you a second chance to win and to give horses a second chance at a bright future!
We have quite a few items available for bidding. This is a collection of items without a winning bid from Boots & Bling, jewelry items donated to AAE from the estate of a kind donor, and some late arrivals that did not make it into the auction at Boots & Bling.
The auction opens tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12 at 9am PT and closes on Friday, November 22 at 6pm PT. You can browse the available items now. Start making your bidding wish list, and get those bidding fingers ready for tomorrow morning!
The auction is virtual, so everyone far and wide can participate, all in the spirit of helping horses-in-need!
If you registered for this year’s Boots & Bling auction, you are ready to bid.
If you didn’t previously register for the Boots & Bling 2024 auction, you will need to register. There is no fee to browse or to bid, so if you see something you like, don’t wait, register now!
We created a step-by-step guide for new bidders and returning bidders (if you participated in last year’s auction) to make the registration process as smooth as butter.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to our auction team at bootsnbling@allaboutequine.org – we are happy to help!
All of the auction items are generously donated, and your bids go toward supporting the horses, ensuring they get the care, medical treatment, and love they deserve.
Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful impact while starting on your Christmas shopping or treating yourself to something special!
Even if you can’t bid, you can still help by sharing this email with family & friends or donating directly to our cause. Every bit of support counts!
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a horse story with you, but we are excited to introduce our newest herd member, Olivia. She’s a very sweet and easy going mare!
Olivia came to AAE with some health issues that weren’t resolved, and she had not been getting the care she needed. Olivia is a 14 year old (2010) Thoroughbred. She ran 22 races from 2015 to 2017, and her racing history wasn’t too impressive (one win). She won $17,540 during her long racing career.
Since arrival, Olivia has had her basic health care updated: dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming. She already had a microchip.
Olivia also had quite the round of diagnostics, revealing this sweet mare has had a chronic uterine infection. She’s on a long course of antibiotics in hopes it will resolve the issue. If not, we will continue further treatment options with Dr. Stolba to get her healthy.
Cross your fingers the antibiotics work, and stay tuned for updates!
Thank you, Laura P., for sponsoring Olivia!
We believe that every horse deserves a second chance, and with the continued support of our community, we can provide Olivia and others like her with the love and care they need.
This is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, and as a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating equines, we understand the power of future planning to protect the horses, other animals, and people we love.
Start planning now to prevent situations like the one we found Cody in. Cody came to AAE after his owner passed away without a plan for his future care.
AAE receives many calls requesting assistance with horses because their owners passed without a plan in place to provide for their care. These horses are at-risk as they have no one to care for them, no planned resources for their care, and nowhere to go. Creating a will or revocable living trust to document your plan can prevent situations like this.
Estate planning doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated. It starts with meaningful conversations with your loved ones about the future. Here are a few guiding questions to get you started:
· Who would we want to care for our children (or pets)?
· Who would we want to help manage our finances? Who would be our financial power of attorney?
· Does our medical power of attorney know our health concerns and wishes?
· Are the chosen family members or friends aware of these roles and willing to take them of?
· How can we ensure those we choose understand our wishes and have the financial resources to care for our children or pets the way we would?
· Can we create a legacy that ensures care for neglect, abused, and abandoned horses?
Because of the support we received from generous, horse-loving individuals, we were able to help Cody become the vibrant, youthful horse he once was, and he found his forever home.
This free, easy-to-use estate planning tool helps you to secure what matters most. With it, you can create a will or revocable living trust. You can name guardians for your children and pets, decide how your assets will be distributed, designate beneficiaries for your 401k and non-probate assets, and support the causes you cherish (like helping the horses of AAE) for years to come.
In addition to protecting your assets, a will or revocable living trust (RLT) allows you to provide for the people and animals you love. It is also important to name a guardian for your animals in your will or RLT so they will always be in the care of a person or organization you trust. An animal/pet guardian can step in immediately to assure your animals safety and continuity of care. If you intend to name AAE as your animal guardian, you must first contact us. We can work with you to develop a plan for your equine (and other animals). Visit our Animal Guardianship page to learn more.
This week, consider how you can build a legacy that reflects your values. An estate plan ensures your love for horses lives on. Get started on your free estate plan today.
With gratitude,
Wendy Digiorno
Executive Director, All About Equine Animal Rescue
Each year during our annual Boots & Bling event, we emphasize a vital need for support at All About Equine through our Fund-A-Need (FAN) effort.
This year, as a result of increased hay costs, general inflation, and the ongoing demand to support more horses-in-need, our FAN is focused again on supporting our general operations.
Last night, hundreds of fellow supporters celebrated All About Equine’s 11th Annual Boots and Bling and 15 years of helping horses-in-need. During the event, we shared a video featuring some of the incredible work made possible by your support over the past year.
At AAE, we’ve seen firsthand the heartbreaking reality of horses that have been neglected, abandoned, or abused. We’re not just here to reflect on their stories; we’re here to rewrite them. Every horse that comes into our care represents a second chance, a new beginning; your support makes this lifesaving work possible.
With your donation to our FAN, you’ll be making miracles by supporting costs for essential medical care, food, shelter, and more for future horses who have nowhere else to turn. Though you couldn’t be with us in person, we’d still love for you to be part of this FAN team! Your generosity will make a significant impact for horses-in-need.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps create a brighter future for horses who need us most.
Together, we’ve already accomplished so much, but the need is still great. Please give with your heart, and know you are making a difference.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support AAE! You are a vital part of this community.
PS. There are still a few items available in the Virtual Silent Auction! If you’d like to bid, the second round of the auction will remain open until Monday, September 30 at 7pm PT.
Tomorrow night we will join together for a cause that’s close to all of our hearts – helping horses who need us most. Horses like Clyde.
Clyde is an intake from a nearby law enforcement agency. He and another horse were left on a property to fend for themselves. He had a cancerous eye tumor, and once he was in stable condition, his eye was removed (before coming to AAE). Clyde is a big, gentle soul, most of the time, and we’ve already seen him improve in the short time he’s been with us.
Boots & Bling isn’t just about good food, great company, and lively bidding – it’s about making a difference for horses-in-need. Here’s how you can help change lives:
Attend Boots & Bling: If you haven’t already, you can still purchase a ticket and join us! There are a limited number of tickets available, so act quickly!
Silent Auction: The Silent Auction is virtual, so people far and wide can participate, all in the spirit of helping horses-in-need! It’s a HUGE auction with something for everyone. If you haven’t registered for the auction, there are instructions, below, plus some bidding tips. If you don’t win, consider making a donation to AAE!
Fund-A-Need: Whether you’re with us in person or in spirit, you’ll have a chance to directly support horses. Stay tuned for more information.
Imagine the difference we can make together!
Thank you for your support this weekend and always!
Some important auction information:
You do not need to register to view, but you need to register to bid.
· Check the auction offerings often because we will be adding more items right up to the event tomorrow evening.
· Bidding for most items will close during Boots & Bling on Saturday, September 28 at 5:30pm. Bidding will remain open until Monday, September 30 at 7pm for some items. The closing date and time will be listed in each item’s description.
· Please share the links with friends, family, and co-workers – the horses need everyone’s support!
BIDDING TIPS
· Anonymous Bidding: If you would like to bid anonymously, select that option during the registration process.
· Viewing: If you’d like to see all items, click on the filter option, Show ALL items; alternatively, items are displayed by category. Click on the category to see all items in that category.
· Notifications: You will receive a notification via text and email when someone has out-bid you on a specific item. You may increase your bid, if you’d like.
· Winners: If you win an item in the silent auction, you will an email notification with an invoice. The card in your Givebutter account will not automatically be charged. You must initiate payment if you wish to pay online with a credit card. You may also pay at the auction check-out table with credit card, check, or cash, then pick up your item(s) before going home after Boots & Bling. You may also pay with cash if you are picking up your item(s) at the AAE Used Tack Store.
· For winning bidders attending Boots & Bling: Items from Auction Group 1 (ending 9/28/24 @ 5:30pm) should be picked up at the end of Boots & Bling. Items from Auction Group II (ending 9/30/24 @ 7pm) will be available for pick-up after 10/3/24 at AAE’s Used Tack Store.
· For winning bidders not attending Boots & Bling: Items from Auction Groups I and II will be available for pick-up after 10/3/24 at AAE’s Used Tack Store. Items may be mailed at winning bidder’s expense.
· Live: The only LIVE auction we’ll feature at this year’s Boots & Bling event is the dessert auction. You must be in attendance and partying in person to bid on the yummy desserts.
Bid high and bid often!
Each item you win isn’t just a prize – it’s a lifeline for horses waiting for rescue!
Yahoooo, we’ve finally got the auction preview ready for you! (We’re sorry we’ve kept your anticipation growing!!). We’ve got some great items to share. Remember, you’re bidding for a really special cause!
We have more items we’re adding, but many of the amazing items are all ready for you to view. You’ll be able to start bidding TOMORROW, Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:00a. REGISTER to bid.
Take note, bidding will close for most items at 5:30pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Remaining items will close Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00pm. Each item will reflect its respective closing date.
Thank you for your patience and support!
The Boots & Bling Virtual Silent Auction has some amazing items like a once-in-a-lifetime African Safari, a really cool Nascar adventure in Sonoma, overnight getaways throughout California, one-of-a-kind artwork, and… well, we don’t need to tell you because you can view the wonderful offerings, including photos and lots of details now!
The Boots & Bling Virtual Silent Auction is now open for viewing!
Thank you to all of our donors! Our community has supported horses in a big way, and the Auction Team has been building a fabulous auction for our 11th annual Boots & Bling! The auction will be ready for you to view starting this weekend! You’ll want to check back often, as we will be releasing items until everything is ready. A few great items are still trickling in, too, and we have so much to share.
The silent auction is abundant with variety, and there is something for everyone! We have an amazing African Safari, several appealing hotel stays with Hyatt, ski tickets, a slough of wine tastings and wine, lots of horse items, art, and so much more! Take a look this weekend and start making your bidding wish list!
The auction is virtual, so people far and wide can participate, all in the spirit of helping horses-in-need!
If you are attending the event, you can get up close and personal with the auction, and show your support for our sponsors and All About Equine. This year’s Boots & Bling will feature ONLY a live dessert auction, and you must be in attendance and partying in person to bid on our desserts.
If you’re unable to attend Boots & Bling, you can still show your support for horses-in-need and AAE by registering for the auction, and bidding to win on the items of your choice! You can also support by donating to the Fund-A-Need (more information to come on that, too!).
Stay tuned for more information, including dates and times for the auction and how to register and view all of the exciting items available! You won’t need to register to view, but you will need to register to bid.
Thank you to all of the donors who made the Boots & Bling virtual silent auction possible! Because of your generosity, we have an incredible auction to support horses-in-need and AAE.
To ALL of you horse-lovers, we need everyone’s support! Please come to Boots & Bling, and invite your friends, family, and co-workers. Register for the auction, and share our links far and wide!
Don’t have a ticket to Boots & Bling yet? What are you waiting for?! Get yours today!
Boots & Bling is AAE’s most important fundraising event of the year. The horses are counting on you to be there!
Boots & Bling is an evening of family fun features a delicious BBQ dinner catered by award winning Cowabunga BBQ, auctions, contests & prizes, dancing, and more. All to help horses-in-need!
This event has sold out since 2017! What are you waiting for? Get your tickets now!
Fan favorite Justin Trick of Trick Auctioneers is returning this year to emcee the night alongside Tamara Berg of KCRA.
This year’s event is extra special because we are celebrating 15 successful years of working on the frontlines of equine rescue together! To commemorate this milestone, there will be some fun contests and prizes. There will also be auctions with some amazing items and scrumptious desserts, dancing, and more that you won’t want to miss!
Boots & Bling is AAE’s most important fundraising event of the year. The horses are counting on you to be there!
Once on the event website, click on the red “Donate & Tickets” button to purchase your tickets.
Coming with friends? Purchase tickets for your group in one transaction.
There is still time to become a sponsor for Boots & Bling!
Sponsorship opportunities, from private family tables to exclusive business/corporate packages (and everything in between), range from $650 to $7500. Sponsor tables seat 12.
Sponsor packages are designed to provide branding exposure at Boots and Bling, through advertising and public relations, as well as potential exposure at the ranch in Pilot Hill and the tack store in Shingle Springs.
Click here to learn more about sponsorships options.
Contact our event team bootsnbling@allaboutequine.org to develop a package just for you that would be most beneficial to your business.
We are thrilled to announce that our Lola, L-O-L-A, Lola recently went to her forever! We’re so excited for what the future holds for her!
Lola came to AAE with her friend, Liza, at the beginning of the year in collaboration with another rescue organization. The pair had been with a foster who didn’t have adequate facilities for gentling mustangs. These girls were unhandled/unhalterable, and, as a result, they hadn’t had any dental or hoof care, vaccines, or deworming.
During our time with us, Lola made great progress. She became halterable, and she was willing to learn. She furthered her education as a participant in the Monty Roberts International Learning Center’s 15-day Advance Course of Horsemanship in the spring.
It wasn’t long before Lola met her perfect match in Mel! Mel is a previous AAE adopter, and we are grateful she opened her heart and home to another beautiful sweetheart. We can’t wait to hear more about Lola and Mel’s adventures!
The month of August is going fast, and I would like to remind you of an opportunity that helps ensure a future for your family, friends, animals, and causes close to your heart. August is National Make-A-Will Month, a perfect opportunity to consider the well-being of all that you cherish.
Through AAE’s partnership with FreeWill, you can use a free online resource to create your estate plan. A recent FreeWill user said:
“They take a process that seems like a lot of work and make it quick and easy! There’s not a lot of confusing legal talk. You’ll be happy!”
Creating a will (or revocable living trust) this month can help you:
Secure a future where your wishes are honored.
Provide peace of mind by planning for those you care about.
Share your passion for abused and neglected horses by supporting All About Equine Animal Rescue.
Your thoughtful estate plan can reach beyond today and help support and care for those in need when the call arises. Including a gift to AAE in your will today is a powerful way to show your dedication to our work while also ensuring that horses can be rehabilitated, rehomed, and loved for generations to come.
Join in providing a future for your loved ones and the causes you champion. Begin your will (or revocable living trust) for Make-A-Will Month today!
Warm Regards,
Wendy Digiorno
Executive Director, All About Equine Animal Rescue
P.S. If you have already included a gift to All About Equine Animal Rescue in your will, please fill out this brief form to let us know. We would love to thank you for your generosity.
As a thank you for being a special member of the AAE community, we’ve extended early bird pricing for individual tickets and the Herd Table for Boots & Bling until 11:59pm on Friday, August 16!
That’s an extra 24 hours for extra savings! Don’t wait – This will be your last chance to save!
This evening of family fun will feature a BBQ dinner catered by prize-winning Cowabunga BBQ. The menu includes full-of-flavor meats and sides. Fan favorite Justin Trick of Trick Auctioneers is also returning this year to emcee the night alongside Tamara Berg of KCRA.
“I have had their delicious food on a few occasions and they are a for sure standout in the BBQ catering space. The meats are cooked to perfection and if that wasn’t enough… the sides, omg are friggen awesome!”
· Reviewer of Cowabunga BBQ
This year’s event is extra special because we are celebrating 15 successful years of working on the frontlines of equine rescue together! To commemorate this milestone, there will be some fun contests and prizes. There will also be auctions with some amazing items and scrumptious desserts, dancing, and more that you won’t want to miss!
Boots & Bling is AAE’s most important fundraising event of the year. The horses are counting on you to be there!
Once on the event website, click on the red “Donate & Tickets” button to purchase your tickets.
Coming with friends? Purchase tickets for your group in one transaction.
Early Bird pricing for the Herd Table has been extended!
The Herd Table sponsorship is our most popular and most economical option. This table for 12 is perfect for a group of family, friends, co-workers, or fellow volunteers!
Early bird savings available until Friday, August 16 at 11:59pm.
Yesterday was an exciting day at AAE. Monroe and Kinsey went to their forever home, together! They became pals when they were moved to the same pasture a few months ago. We couldn’t be happier!
MONROE
Monroe is a sassy and confident two-year old reservation mustang that came to AAE with friend, Miles, at the end of December 2023 through collaboration with another organization. The pair had been with a foster who didn’t have experience with mustangs, and no other fosters were able to step in.
When she arrived, she was untouchable, and she hadn’t had any hoof or dental care. Just a baby herself, she lost a foal sometime prior to arrival, too. Not long after she learned to trust and accept a halter, she went on to further her education with three other AAE horses at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC).
She participated as a student project in their spring Advance Course of Horsemanship. There, she went through the starting process: trust building, introducing tack, including a surcingle, longlining, and a saddle introduction. Back at AAE, she settled in with her human friends, then she was moved to a bigger pasture with new horse friends, including Kinsey. Monroe enjoyed her herd, and we could see her confidence grow every day!
This sweet and gorgeous gal came a long way since her arrival, and we are so proud of her!
KINSEY
Kinsey is a sweet ~2-1/2 year old, grade filly. She came to AAE (with her friends, Elvie and Sage) as a foster through law enforcement. The trio had been picked up as strays. When no one came forward to claim any of them by the end of their holding period, they were transferred to AAE.
Upon arrival, Kinsey was thin and had a large, old, open laceration over a hind fetlock. Her wound had been treated by a veterinarian before arriving, but there was still a wide gash with granulation tissue (proud flesh). After extended treatment and bandaging, her wound healed. She has not shown any signs of lameness while at AAE. Dr. Stolba reexamined her and was happy with her progress.
Kinsey was a bit aloof when she arrived, but she learned to enjoy her human friends in no time. She also graduated to a big pasture, and she and Monroe buddied up with a few of the other fillies, and they thoroughly enjoyed being horses living among humans!
We’re so excited for what the future holds for these two, and we look forward to hearing about their new life and progress into adulthood!
Boots & Bling is AAE’s most important fundraising event of the year. This event supports our ongoing rescue efforts and allows us to continue helping horses-in-need and keep our programs growing!
This evening of family fun features a delicious BBQ dinner catered by Cowabunga BBQ, auctions, contests & prizes, dancing, and more.
This event has sold out since 2017, so don’t delay, get your tickets now! If you’re coming with friends, please purchase your tickets in one transaction to assure seating together.
Once on the event website, click on the red “Donate & Tickets” button to purchase your tickets.
Coming with friends? Purchase tickets for your group in one transaction.
Sponsorship opportunities, from private family tables to exclusive business/corporate packages (and everything in between), range from $650 to $7500. Sponsor tables seat 12.
Sponsor packages are designed to provide branding exposure at Boots and Bling, through advertising and public relations, as well as potential exposure at the ranch in Pilot Hill and the tack store in Shingle Springs.
Click here to learn more about sponsorships options.
Contact our event team bootsnbling@allaboutequine.org to develop a package just for you that would be most beneficial to your business.
Did you know that August is National Make-A-Will Month? It’s an annual observance that emphasizes the importance of creating a will, and a reminder of the importance of planning for the future — especially for our families, beloved pets and animals, and the causes close to our hearts.
As a supporter of AAE, you are an important part of our horse-loving community. Your support allows AAE to rescue horses that are the most in need of intervention, ensuring they experience recovery, rehabilitation, and care. In pre-approved situations, AAE also steps in as a guardian to ensure horses have a safe landing and continuity of care after the death of their owner.
With all horses, our collective goal is securing loving future homes for these resilient animals. If you have horses or other equine, we encourage you to plan for their future! And as an important member of our horse-loving community, whether you own horses or not, you can create a future for abandoned, neglected, or abused horses by planning a charitable gift.
Our partner, FreeWill, offers our supporters a simple, online resource to help create an estate plan at no cost. One person who used FreeWill last year even said:
“They take a process that seems like a lot of work and make it quick and easy! There’s not a lot of confusing legal talk. You’ll be happy!”
With FreeWill, you can:
Ensure the security of your assets and personal wishes.
Provide for the continued care of your family, including pets and animals.
Support our ongoing work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses and other equine for generations to come.
Before you start making plans, we encourage you to read up on the biggest mistakes people make when creating a will to ensure an easy process and peace of mind. Just as AAE strives to set up each and every one of our horses for a loving future, we want you to do the same this Make-A-Will Month.
Warm Regards,
Wendy Digiorno
Executive Director, All About Equine Animal Rescue
P.S. If you’ve already included a gift to All About Equine Animal Rescue in your estate plan, please fill out this brief form to let us know. We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Adoptions are always some of the best news, ever! Last week mom & filly pair, Mollie & Mila, went to their forever home, together!! They are the first of the law enforcement horses to graduate to their new homes – this is a big first step in finding new families for all of these sweet creatures fur babies.
Look at their amazing transformations from when we first met them (below) until they arrived at their new home. It’s hard to believe these two were with us less than four months.
Mila (before)Mollie (before)
Thank you to Alison & Tom for adding these lovely ladies to their family! And thanks to all of you that supported their rescue and helped them get to their happily ever after.
We are so happy they found their home, and we can’t wait to match the other horses with the right home!
View the adoptable horses to see if you’re a fit for anyone! And refer a friend, share the info, repost! Together, we can make it happen!
Our Boots & Bling event provides critical funding that allows AAE to continue operations serving horses-in-need, giving them a second chance at a better life! Auctions play a very big part in this event.
We have received some wonderful items for this year’s auction, but we are falling far short of our need. Please, please help us help horses.
If you or anyone you know can work with us to find great auction items, we would greatly appreciate the support of AAE and our animals.
We have two immediate volunteer needs for Boots & Bling:
· Individuals to submit auction requests online. The team lead will provide you with a list of company and organization’s websites and content to help complete auction request forms. No phone calls required!
· We’re adding some fun with some contests and prizes at Boots & Bling to spice up the evening and make it more interactive. We are looking for some individuals to help plan and coordinate that. This team is not auction related, but it would be a fun role!
If you are able to help with either volunteer need, please contact the Boots & Bling team.
Here are several other ways you can help with the auctions!
Donate an item, donate an experience, or volunteer your professional service (This evening is a great opportunity to highlight your business with 350+ in attendance). This event has sold out since 2017.
Contact your family and network of friends and business associates who may be willing to donate items/products, services, or experiences.
Join our Boots & Bling Auction team and help us obtain items, products, services, and experiences.
Refer someone you know to the Boots & Bling team. If you’re not comfortable asking, share your ideas with us, and we can reach out. We would be happy to ask for you.
Ideas for donations include:
Airline miles, vacation rentals, cruises, hotel accommodations, timeshares, or any version of travel.
Tickets to sports games, concerts, or other events
Experiences (sailboat rides, fishing trips, horseback rides, hot air balloon rides, golfing, ziplining, whale watching, or similar)
Theater tickets; wine tasting experiences, and the likes
Gift cards (restaurants, department stores, services, Amazon, any and all gift cards make great gifts)
Jewelry, art, or collectibles
Professional services (accountant, hairdresser, massage, photography, design, diagnostics, pet care, auto detailing, etc.)
Businesses do not need to be local. Vacation/destination items help make wonderful auction packages or baskets!
Please don’t wait, we need your help now!! It takes time to create and build packages and baskets for the auction, then get information into the auction system. The sooner we have your items, the better the auction will be.
If you are able to donate to the auction, please complete the donation form found on our website.
Apologies it’s been a while since we sent an update on the seizure horses. We’ve been working hard to get them healthy and ready for adoption, and we’re excited to let you know they are all doing tremendously well. Nearly all are now available for adoption. Unfortunately, we don’t have the best progress photos of everyone to share, so know that some of these photos don’t do justice to all. The Arabians are all really nice group of horses, and they’ve made a ton of progress since arriving. Now, it’s time to get them adopted!!
Though some were touchable and enjoyed interaction, none were halterable when they arrived. None had likely had any hoof or dental care, at least for a long time. Today, all are halterable and handleable, some more confidently than others. All understand the basics, all have had the work (hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming and microchips). The older colt (Niko) has been gelded, the other will be done in the next month or so. Some are more confident than others, but they’ve all made good progress since they arrived the end of March and early April.
Learn more about each horse by clicking on the name or photo below.
Please read each horse’s description and needs carefully to make sure YOU are a good match for the horse (or to help find a good match)!
If you are (or someone you know is) interested in exploring adoption, please learn more about our adoption process, then submit an Adoption Inquiry (This is the first step to find your match). (We’re working on updating the website, so if you see someone you’re interested in, and the description is brief, submit an Adoption Inquiry and we can share more information to see if there’s a match.)
Refer a friend, share the info, repost! Together, we can make it happen!
