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What Will You Name Her?

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This adorable baby girl was born at AAE on 2/22/22. She and mom are both happy and healthy. We’ve enjoyed watching them bond and seeing baby learn and grow over the past few weeks. (Read more about their story below.)

Baby girl doesn’t have a name yet because we’d like your help picking one for her!

We’re auctioning naming rights right now! You’ll be able to pick her name AND help cover some of her basic care costs.

If you’d like a chance at choosing her name, visit our Facebook page before this Sunday at 5pm to place your bid!

How It Works:

Bidding begins Wednesday, March 16 at 9am PT and closes Sunday, March 20 at 5pm PT.

Once the auction opens, the auction post will be pinned to the top of AAE’s Facebook page.

Comment the dollar amount you would like to bid. (Bidding starts at $10). Please do NOT include your name choice in the comments.

If you out bid someone, please tag them to let them know in the comment with your bid.

Highest bid at closing on March 20, 2022 at 5p wins! This person will be able to select Filly’s name. ***The name should follow AAE’s naming convention, which is a country artist inspired name, and it cannot be a name already used for a current or former AAE horse. AAE has final approval of the name.

We will contact the winner after the auction to finalize the name choice.

Baby Girl and Mama’s Story

In June 2021, we took in two reported pregnant mares as part of a nearby animal services case involving multiple animals. Shortly after arrival, our vet came for exams and ultrasounds. One showed a foal, the other did not. Dr. Stolba estimated mom-to-be was three to four months along, which meant baby was due in February or March. Fast-forward to February 22, 2022 (2/22/22), and mama gave birth to a beautiful filly!

Important information on the recent outbreak of

Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in California

If you haven’t heard, there has been an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM, which is EHV-1 infection with neurological signs) in California.

If you have horses, are around horses, and/or volunteer at AAE, it’s important to understand how EHV can be transmitted and how to prevent the disease from spreading. See the following information shared from Loomis Basin Equine Medical Centers FB page:

Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in California since February.

Equine herpesvirus causes respiratory disease, abortion, neonatal death, and the neurological disease EHM. It spreads in aerosolized secretions, by direct contact, and by contact with surfaces containing infected secretions. Shedding of the virus generally occurs for 7-10 days.

Horse owners must immediately isolate any horses exhibiting neurologic signs and consult their veterinarian; EHM has mandatory State reporting requirements. Owners must practice good biosecurity when they move horses in emergency situations or for veterinary care; avoid other horses and don’t share tack/equipment that hasn’t been properly cleaned and disinfected, including farrier and veterinary equipment.

Additional information on EHM, including updates on current EHV-1 cases and a map of affected areas, please visit the CA Animal Health Branch webpage. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your vet.

Source: Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center

Did You Hear?

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Guess what??? It’s time to meet

AAE’s cutest and littlest new herd member!

​In June 2021, we took in two reported pregnant mares as part of a nearby animal services case involving multiple animals. Shortly after arrival, our vet came for exams and ultrasounds. One showed a foal, the other did not. Dr. Stolba estimated mom-to-be was three to four months along, which meant baby was due in February or March. Fast-forward to February 22, 2022 (2/22/22), and mama gave birth to a beautiful filly! This baby girl is mostly legs and one of the most adorable foals we have ever seen (but aren’t they all?).

Baby girl is healthy and so is mom. Mom has great maternal instincts, and she is the protector extraordinaire. They have bonded well, and they are doing great. There’s only one thing missing…a name! That’s where we need your help!

Would you like to chose her name? We are auctioning naming rights to pick her name on our Facebook page THIS SUNDAY.

How It Works:

Bidding begins Wednesday, March 16 at 9am PT and closes Sunday, March 20 at 5pm PT.

Once the auction opens, the auction post will be pinned to the top of AAE’s Facebook page.

Comment the dollar amount you would like to bid. (Bidding starts at $10). Please do NOT include your name in the comments.

If you out bid someone, please tag them to let them know in the comment with your bid.

Highest bid at closing on March 20, 2022 at 5p wins! This person will be able to select Filly’s name. ***The name should follow AAE’s naming convention, which is a country artist inspired name, and it cannot be a name already used for a current or former AAE horse. AAE has final approval of the name.

We will contact the winner after the auction to finalize the name choice.

Important information on the recent outbreak of

Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in California

If you haven’t heard, there has been an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM, which is EHV-1 infection with neurological signs) in California.

If you have horses, are around horses, and/or volunteer at AAE, it’s important to understand how EHV can be transmitted and how to prevent the disease from spreading. See the following information shared from Loomis Basin Equine Medical Centers FB page:

Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in California since February.

Equine herpesvirus causes respiratory disease, abortion, neonatal death, and the neurological disease EHM. It spreads in aerosolized secretions, by direct contact, and by contact with surfaces containing infected secretions. Shedding of the virus generally occurs for 7-10 days.

Horse owners must immediately isolate any horses exhibiting neurologic signs and consult their veterinarian; EHM has mandatory State reporting requirements. Owners must practice good biosecurity when they move horses in emergency situations or for veterinary care; avoid other horses and don’t share tack/equipment that hasn’t been properly cleaned and disinfected, including farrier and veterinary equipment.

Additional information on EHM, including updates on current EHV-1 cases and a map of affected areas, please visit the CA Animal Health Branch webpage. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your vet.

Source: Loomis Basin Equine Medical Cente

Save The Date for Boots & Bling 2022!

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We are excited to announce that our

9th Annual Boots and Bling event

will be held on

Saturday, August 6, 2022!

We loved it, so we will be back at the

Forni Building at the

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

in Placerville, CA.

The event will feature

dinner by Blackjack Grill BBQ,

DJ Music and entertainment by The Sundance Kid,

live and silent auctions, and

stories from our barn featuring

our horses, volunteers, and more.

Save the date!

Tickets will go on sale in May!

We hope you will be able to join us!

Interested in volunteering at event? We are looking for volunteers to help with the Boots & Bling teams in the following areas: event planning and decor, sponsorships and auctions, ticket sales, and volunteer coordinating. We will be scheduling a planning meeting soon!

How about sponsoring or donating an auction item?

If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring, or donating, please send us an email describing your interest to BandB@allaboutequine.org.

Thank you in advance!!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Thank you for ALL the love and support you show our horses!

It is YOU and your kindness that make our work possible.

Thank you for being such an important part of AAE!

NEED A LITTLE MORE 

IN YOUR LIFE?

These beauties are all lookin’ for lifelong LOVE!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name.

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please learn more about our adoption process

or submit an Adoption Inquiry.

Share your love this Valentine’s Day ❤️

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Valentine’s Day is about celebrating those you love, so share a little extra love with some of your favorite horses!

Donate and make a difference for these deserving sweethearts.

Donate

This year, we’re doing something new! Donate at least $10 by February 14 and receive a special Valentine from our barn.

If you make a gift on behalf of your main squeeze, you can give your recipient one of our personalized Valentines. Choose from 7 designs.

If your donation is a gift, please add a note in the “Special Instructions to the Seller” box in PayPal.

Donate

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE & SUPPORT!

NEED A LITTLE MORE 

IN YOUR LIFE?

These beauties are all lookin’ for lifelong LOVE!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name.

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please learn more about our adoption process

or submit an Adoption Inquiry.

Counting down to 2022!

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Recapping 2021 as We Welcome 2022

In the midst of our move, 2021 is rapidly coming to a close. We’re sad we’ve not been able to share our traditional 31 stories for them month of December, so we thought we’d recap the year to show who you’ve helped in 2021.

Distressed Sanctuary Support to 9

In ongoing support to a distressed sanctuary, AAE took in seven horses (Mila, Rory, Jack, Nash, Dakota, Clay, and Duke) and two pigs over the course of the year, and the sanctuary wound down operations after animal control initially intervened. All but Jack have received much needed dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming. They were microchipped and DNA tested, too. Jack is a 12-ish mustang that was never touched (for years) at the sanctuary. Jack had five days of Liberty work with Patrick Sullivan when he visited AAE, then later spent some time at Monty Roberts International Learning Center with Clay and Duke. Jack participated in a mustang gentling program, while Clay and Duke participated in a starting program. Jack is slowly accepting human touch, but he’s still reactive and untrusting with humans. Mila had eye issues that were treated and resolved. Dakota had extensive heel cracks that extended into his coronary band in both hind hooves. On top of that, through his vet exam, we discovered he has no vision in one eye. Rory spent some time with a trainer and worked on a bucking issue. Nash’s needs were met with basic care updates. He’s a very handsome lady’s man. He loves his girls, and he let’s the other’s know it! Clay’s hooves were a bit of a wreck, and finally, after a few trim cycles, they seem to be unfolding like a flower blooming…everything falling in place. Mila quickly found her forever home.

Oscar and Oliver were severely overweight, so much so that fat pads covered their eyes (they could not see), and their bellies dragged on the ground. Their tusks and toes were much overgrown, as well. They were vetted. tusks and toes trimmed, and placed on a very restricted diet. It’s taken many months to melt away the fat and so they can see. Poor lil piggies, they’re still looking for a farm sanctuary or a better pig home to live out their days. Can anyone help?

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our barn to you!

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DID NOT KNOW… by Alissa Kelly

 

I did not know a horse could bring people into your life that end up meaning the most to you.

I did not know a horse could make the hardest days of your life bearable.

I did not know a horse could teach you to put others first.

I did not know a horse could remind you time and time again that your gut is always right.

I did not know a horse could break your heart.

I did not know a horse could pick you up when you have fallen apart.

I did not know a horse could teach you to dream again, after you thought it was not possible.

I did not know a horse could make you believe in yourself.

I did not know a horse could teach responsibility, work ethic, and dedication.

I did not know a horse could make you believe in something when no one else does.

I did not know a horse could make you learn to forgive and forget.

I did not know a horse could humble you faster than you can say humble.

I did not know a horse could make you a winner.

I did not know a horse could also teach you how to lose gracefully.

I did not know a horse could instill patience in you.

I did not know a horse could make you listen better.

I did not know a horse could give you their heart.

I did not know a horse could change your life.

I did not know a horse could do all these things…

…..but now I know.

A Christmas Story

In years past, today would be story 25 of our 31 stories for 2021. Well, suffice it to say, we’ve been really busy with The Big Move to Pilot Hill. We’ll have more on that coming soon; until then, we have the most heartwarming story to share. Many of you know how much we love our oldies, and AAE just had the good fortune to make a Christmas miracle come true for one ol’ guy.

AAE was asked to help with an old donkey. We were really hoping to find a new buddy for our lil’ Sammy, but because we’re smack dab in the midst of our transition to our new property, there was no way we could provide the type of care and housing this ol’ guy needed. That said, we knew there must be a way we could help.

Because who can resist these old ears, “the way” came to us. It was kismet. It didn’t take long for the answer to come to light. We got a call from one of our AAE families with an ol’ mare in urgent need of a companion, and it was an ideal situation. There was no question, it was meant to be.

Meet the newest member of AAE’s class of ’21, his name is Figgy Puddin’. When we were told it was old donkey that was all alone, we had no idea they meant really old…and really special. Would you believe, he’s 45. He’s quite arthritic, but he’s an incredibly sweet old man (really, really!).

He perked up when we told him we’d figure it out. We learned what we could, but there wasn’t much history available, but our best guess was that this guy hadn’t spent much time in a trailer, so we thought we were in for a long afternoon, especially considering his arthritis. Much to our surprise, when he hobbled to the trailer with us, Mr. Figgy tried to load. His ol’ joints were pretty stiff, and the step up was quite a reach for him. We helped him….one leg up, then another leg up. He looked like he was on top o’ the world. With a little ass-istance with his behind, he was up and in, and headed for the corner feeder. There was no resistance, no fight, no struggle….just an obliging ol’ guy ready to hit the road. (He got a little medical support to help him with the trip, too). Before we knew it, we were on the road.

We had a slow, easy ride, and when we arrived, this ol’, arthritic guy leapt out of the trailer like a spry guy that had done it a million times. He let out a big bray, and we can only hope he was saying, “It’s about time you got me outta there (the trailer)”.

He glanced around, and their eyes met. First the goats.

Then the girl!

We don’t think it was love at first sight, right?

His new mom took one look at his as he was exiting the trailer, and she said she loved him already. She assured him it was going to be ok.

We think he understood and enjoyed the loving hug and wanted another!

Before long, the two mosied off for a little grub. We were all relieved with how quickly Figgy settled in. He’s eating well, and so far, seems very content. It’s a lot of change for an old donk, but we’re hopeful he’ll transition ok. He’ll be spoiled with lots of love and kindness ’til the end. Once he’s settled in in a few days, he’ll get an eval so he can get some much needed hoof and dental care. He’s getting a new blanket, and whatever else he needs.

Til then, he wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!

HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS TO ALL and

MAY ALL YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS COME TRUE IN 2022!

From all of us to all of you!

 

Can’t make Boots & Bling? Register now, and you can join us virtually for the silent auction, today from 4-6p!

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Boots & Bling is TONIGHT!

SOLD OUT!

Saturday, October 16, 2021

El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Forni Building

Doors open at 4pm

Catered BBQ dinner, no host bar (beer and wine), DJ Music and dancing, and fabulous live, silent, and dessert auctions.

We are grateful we can celebrate together in person this year!

Thank you for your support – We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!

Due to the Caldor Fire postponement,

we MAY have a small number of tickets available for walk-in guests,

but no guarantees at this point

Boots & Bling Silent Auction!

If you aren’t able to attend in person, but still want to join the fun and support AAE, the silent auction is open in person AND online this year! We have some wonderful and exciting items available! The live auctions are exclusive to attendees.

Registration for the silent auction is open now. Once registered, you can preview items until the auction opens. Bidding starts at 4p (PST) tonight, Saturday, October 16. The auction closes at 6p (PST).

Help horses from home!

Register for the silent auction now!

How to Register

Register Now!

Winning items may be picked up at the AAE Used Tack Store in Shingle Springs or shipped at winning bidder’s expense.

Questions? Email bandb@allaboutequine.org.

 

We look forward to celebrating with everyone tomorrow and raising more funds to help more horses into 2022. Horses like Maisy and Trace!

Maisy

Sweet Maisy is getting better every day. She’s got a few more days of treatment to go, and so far, so good. We’re looking forward to learn more about this gal. Keep your fingers crossed all continues to go well.

Trace

This guy, Trace, is healing well and feelin’ good. He’s gone from nearly losing an eye and resulting limited vision to an incredibly positive outcome. He does NOT have cancer, he will not lose his eye, and he will be coming out of retirement to go back to work serving the community. Look how well that incision is healing! High five to Trace and the docs at LBEMC!

Donate

This sweet girl needs you!

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There’s no rest for the weary. AAE is having a challenging September with three hospitalizations. The bright light is that two special horses are are getting a second chance at life because of you.

 

This sweet mare is in the hospital now, and she has a long road ahead.

She was dropped off at the vet for euthanasia because she’s been sick with a respiratory issue (non-contagious). Now she has a new life.

What matters is that we got the call, and we offered her a true second chance. Thankfully, owner agreed she could be saved if someone would take her.

We’ll have more photos to share soon. Please say some prayers for this young lady!

 

 

 

It happened not only once, but twice! This young man, now known as Trace, was retired from service from a local mounted police unit. He developed some swelling in his left eye due to a mass. After a series of diagnostics, there was not a definitive answer, but cancer was at the top of the list, and eye removal was likely part of his future. He was retired from service, but this guy was still so full of life.

We took a chance on this guy hoping, if nothing else, we’d be able to offer his a retirement filled with TLC while nature took its course.

Once at AAE, we discussed two more diagnostic options for a biopsy to get a more definitive diagnosis, either by scoping his sinus or by going into his frontal sinus.

So, off the to the vet he went so we could get a peak inside. The scope was inconclusive. Much to everyone’s surprise, once in the sinus, it appeared to be a cyst causing the swelling.

Tissue samples were collected and sent of to the lab, and Trace came back to the barn for a while. Several days later, we got some good news and some not so good news. Good news was the tissue was not cancer. Not so good news was that Trace needed another surgery to remove the cyst and make sure there was nothing more going on inside there.

Thankfully, the docs removed the cyst, cleaned things up, and put this handsome guy back together again. After post-op checks, he was released with great news. Though there is a slight chance the cyst could return, he has an excellent prognosis.

He is home and doing incredibly well. He’s demanding at feed time, and he’s not skipped a beat.

We are incredibly grateful that because of all of you, Trace also has a second chance at a new life.

As many of you know, our sweet Daisy crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week after an extended hospitalization for a prolonged colic. Trace’s first surgery was scheduled the same day Daisy went into the hospital. Needless to say, our vet budget took a big hit this month. If you’re able to donate toward their hospitalization costs, know your help has truly offered second chances for both of these lucky souls!

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Just a reminder, the new date for Boots & Bling is

Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 4pm

at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Our thoughts and prayers to all El Dorado County residents,

the firefighters, their families, and everyone impacted by the Caldor Fire.

Run Free, Daisy Donk

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Today, we are mourning the loss of our sweetest Daisy. Our girl had a challenging nine days of ups and downs, and yesterday, we helped her across the Rainbow Bridge to set her free to run across green pastures with her ol’ friends, Angus and Kasey.

Daisy came to AAE in 2016 with her big buddies, Angus and Kasey, after a family health crisis. She was six. Angus and Kasey were older draft fellas, much beloved AAE residents that have since passed. Lil Daisy was the boss of these two big guys, and she exerted her authority when it came to meal time!

Everyone was so fascinated by Daisy. From Marshallow and Patches to the rest of the farm critters….well, except maybe the sheep! It didn’t take long for the herd’s hierarchy to play out.

Daisy had the best ears in the world. Besides adorable, they were soft and fuzzy, and though she thoroughly enjoyed her spa days, her favorite was ear massages. She loved having her ears rubbed.

She was a big character, too. Her lil’ personality was precious. There was countless moments of laughter when Daisy was around.

Those of you that know Daisy know that her bestest friend was lil’ ol’ Sammy-boy. This little guy is going to miss her sooooooo very much. Please keep him in your prayers and send him lots of love. For now, he’s settling in with the mini boys, Flame, Robbie, and Dusty. It seems Flame’s wisdom understands his broken heart the best. Hang in there Sammy, you’ll have lots of love to help you along.

What I’ll miss most about this sweet girl was the softness of her muzzle and the kindness in her mouth. She gave the most loving nuzzles and nibbles, always a warm, fuzzy moment from her. If you experienced those lips, you’ll know what I mean. Kind of odd from the lil woolly mammoth.

Oh, Dais…it was so long before your time. Thank you for giving everyone such wonderful memories….sweet, cute, precious, warm, kind, funny, and all the gamut of emotions. You were such a sweet and special soul. You were loved by many, and we’ll remember you, always.

Daisy spent the last nine days hospitalized at Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center where the docs worked hard to resolve her colicky symptoms. She initially improved, then had some ups and downs, we had encouraging days, but the last couple days became very difficult, to say the least. In the end, there was nothing more we could do to ease her pain. We thank everyone for the love, support, concern, and warm words during this time. As many of you know, the costs of care for hospitalization can be challenging. If you’d like to make a donation to AAE in memory of Daisy, we would very much appreciate the opportunity to pay it forward to the next equine in need.

THANK YOU!

Donate

 

You’re Invited to An Evening of Unbridled Laughs!

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You’re Invited to an Evening of Unbridled Laughs!

To get you in the spirit for the “mane” event tomorrow,

here are some of our favorite jokes!

We should probably leave the jokes and funny business to the comedic professionals!

Enjoy some BIG laughs and help horses in need tomorrow, Thursday, July 22,

at 8PM at Laughs Unlimited in Old Sacramento!

$20 of each admission ticket will be donated to AAE.

All tickets MUST be purchased online prior to the event.

Buy Tickets

Buy Tickets

Then next month join us for…

Our 8th Annual Boots and Bling event (in-person) will be held

Saturday, August 21st at 4pm

in the Forni Building at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

This event will feature a BBQ dinner by BlackJack Grill, DJ music by Sundance Kid, dancing, and our awesome live and silent auctions.

$55 per person, based upon availability.

If you would like to sit together with a group,

please purchase your group tickets in one transaction.

Purchase

Boots & Bling Still Needs Your Help!

Thank you to our auction donors, things are looking up, but we’re not there yet!!

For the past 8 years AAE has received significant financial support from the auctions held during Boots & Bling. Unfortunately, we are still short of our goal for items to be auctioned during this year’s event. We are requesting urgent help with donations of experiences, destinations, services, and unique items that will inspire our horse-loving community to bid, helping fund the care, support, and feeding of the horses as well as the infrastructure needs of AAE.

Examples of auction items that could help bring in donations include airline miles, a vacation rental or timeshare, hotel stays, travel experiences, tickets to a sporting event or any event, a round of golf, a sailboat experience, an activity, a fishing trip, theatre tickets, an excursion, a wine tasting experience, a lunch date with a wizard, an educational opportunity, appliances (air conditioner, wood burning stove, refrigerator, grill, television, etc.), skis or a snowboard for the slopes, a boat, a truck, a trip to the Amazon, wine, beer, other spirits, gift cards of any kind, or any other ideas you might have!

We are truly an organization that is powered by our community through your support, donations, and volunteerism – please reach out through your network to secure auction items, helping AAE to continue rescuing animals in need. Even if you don’t have items to donate, if you have any ideas or contact info, that would be greatly appreciated, too! This year is especially important to us as we continue in our transition to the new property in Pilot Hill. We know the past year with Covid has been hard on everyone, but if you can find a way to give, please do.

THANK YOU!

Last Chance! Herd Table Sponsorship & Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow!

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Tomorrow is your last chance to purchase

the Herd Table Sponsorship!

What’s included? A table for 12 in a preferred seating location plus your family name or company logo with link on all event-related marketing & advertising!

Gather your family, friends, riding buddies,

co-workers, & fellow animal lovers, and enjoy a fun-filled evening

at a table together to benefit horses in need!

The Herd Table Sponsorship is not available after July 7.

Adjoining tables can be facilitated when needed

Purchase

Individual early bird tickets are available only until tomorrow, too!

Early Bird $45

After July 7, General Admission is $55

Ticket prices are per person.

If you would like to sit together with a group, please purchase tickets for your group in one transaction

Purchase

Buy today!

Tickets are limited

This event sold out in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Our 8th Annual Boots and Bling event (in-person) will be held

Saturday, August 21st at 4pm

at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

This event will feature a BBQ dinner by BlackJack Grill, DJ music and dancing, and our awesome live and silent auctions.

Boots & Bling Still Needs Your Help!

For the past 8 years AAE has received significant financial support from the auctions held during Boots & Bling. Unfortunately right now we are well short of our goal for items to be auctioned during this year’s event on August 21. We are requesting urgent help in finding experiences, services, and unique items that will inspire our horse-loving community to bid, helping fund the care, support, and feeding of the horses as well as the infrastructure needs of AAE.

Examples of auction items that could help bring in donations include airline miles, a vacation rental or timeshare, a travel experience, tickets to a sporting event or other event, a round of golf, a sailboat experience, an activity, a fishing trip, theatre tickets, an excursion, a wine tasting experience, a lunch date with a wizard, an educational opportunity, appliances (air conditioner, wood burning stove, refrigerator, grill, television, etc.), skis or a snowboard for the slopes, a boat, a truck, a trip to the Amazon, or any other ideas you might have!

We are truly an organization that is powered by our community through your support, donations, and volunteerism – please reach out through your network to secure auction items, helping AAE to continue rescuing animals in need. Even if you don’t have items to donate, if you have any ideas or contact info, that would be greatly appreciated, too! This year is especially important to us as we continue in our transition to the new property in Pilot Hill. We know the past year with Covid has been hard on everyone, but if you can find a way to give, please do.

THANK YOU!

Tick Tock – Time is Running Out!

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Boots and AAE need YOUR help now!

For the past 8 years AAE has received significant financial support from the auctions held during Boots & Bling. Unfortunately right now we are well short of our goal for items to be auctioned during this year’s event on August 21. We are requesting urgent help in finding experiences, services, and unique items that will inspire our horse-loving community to bid, helping fund the care, support, and feeding of the horses as well as the infrastructure needs of AAE.

Examples of auction items that could help bring in donations include airline miles, a vacation rental or timeshare, a travel experience, tickets to a sporting event or other event, a round of golf, a sailboat experience, an activity, a fishing trip, theatre tickets, an excursion, a wine tasting experience, a lunch date with a wizard, an educational opportunity, appliances (air conditioner, wood burning stove, refrigerator, grill, television, etc.), skis or a snowboard for the slopes, a boat, a truck, a trip to the Amazon, or any other ideas you might have!

We are truly an organization that is powered by our community through your support, donations, and volunteerism – please reach out through your network to secure auction items, helping AAE to continue rescuing animals in need. Even if you don’t have items to donate, if you have any ideas or contact info, that would be greatly appreciated, too! This year is especially important to us as we continue in our transition to the new property in Pilot Hill. We know the past year with Covid has been hard on everyone, but if you can find a way to give, please do.

THANK YOU!

The Herd Sponsorship is only around for a few more days!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a table for 12 in a preferred seating location plus have your family name or company logo with link on all event-related marketing & advertising!

Adjoining tables can be facilitated when needed.

Purchase

Don’t need a table for 12?

Early bird pricing ($45) is also available only until July 7!

$55 general admission

Ticket prices are per person.

If you would like to sit together with a group, please purchase tickets for your group in one transaction.

Purchase

Buy today!

Tickets are limited.

This event sold out in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Our 8th Annual Boots and Bling event (in-person) will be held

Saturday, August 21st at 4pm

at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

This event will feature a BBQ dinner by BlackJack Grill, DJ music and dancing, and our awesome live and silent auctions.

Zena Is Home!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

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Thanks to you, Zena is home and recovering!

We are grateful! Zena came home to AAE yesterday after a nine-day stay at Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center.

She went in for treatment last week for a large, deep ulcer her right eye. She has also been treated for uveitis in the left eye, and while at the clinic, they found a pinpoint-sized ulcer on the left eye. On Saturday morning, we got the call that the eye with the ulcer ruptured, and before long, Zena had surgery to remove her right eye. Fortunately, the ulcer in the left eye resolved quickly!

We’re happy she’s home, and we hope she’s happy to be back with her AAE family.

We’re not sure! Well, she’s her big, beasty self, but she seems a bit nervous and agitated. She’ll settle in and adapt soon. Losing vision is not something anyone wants to experience. Fortunately, horses can do very well with one eye. Many of you remember Ralphie, and some even remember Angus? Zena will get better, so continue to send more of your healing energies her way.

Heartfelt thanks to all that have donated and shared in support of her treatment and care costs, and now surgery costs.

Thank you for helping us

Donate, share, follow!

Donate to Support Zena

We can’t do this without you!

Not only do we need your support, we need your help to spread the word.

Share our Posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

BOOTS IS BACK!!!

We are so excited our 8th Annual Boots and Bling event is scheduled (in-person), Saturday August 21st at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. This event will feature a BBQ dinner, DJ music, and live, silent, and dessert auctions. We hope you will be able to join us! Stay tuned for more information to come!

Would you like to help? We are looking for volunteers to help with event planning, decor, ticket sales, sponsorship, auction item donations, and more.

If you are interested in helping, please email BandB@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email sponsor@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in donating to the auctions, please email Dani@allaboutequine.org

NEED A LITTLE MORE 

IN YOUR LIFE?

These beauties are all lookin’ for lifelong LOVE!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name.

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please learn more about our adoption process

or submit an Adoption Inquiry.

For more information, click on the name to visit the horse’s or donkey’s webpage, and submit an Adoption Inquiry if you’d like to explore adoption.

Donate

Here are more ways you can help!

As a horse sponsor, your monthly or annual contribution helps support the costs of care for a specific horse.

You can sponsor at any level or any amount you choose.

Choose a horse to sponsor today!

Sponsor A Horse

Another Update On Our Sweet Zena

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

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We got some not so good news this morning. Zena’s right eye, the good eye, lost the battle with the ulcer; her right eye ruptured. As a result, she needed surgery to remove the eye. Fortunately, everything went well, and she’ll be coming home soon.

We will be happy to have her back at the barn soon to help her adjust to a new world. Her left eye is doing much better and will likely require ongoing treatment for uveitis. Fortunately, uveitis can me managed long term if it doesn’t resolve.

Please send Zena some healing thoughts!

Need to catch up on Zena’s health situation? Read about it here.

Thank you to the supporters who have already donated towards her care. We are so grateful for our community!

If you’re able to help with her surgery and additional care costs, Zena and everyone at AAE would appreciate your support.

Donate, share, follow!

Donate to Support Zena

We can’t do this without you!

Not only do we need your support, we need your help to spread the word.

Share our Posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

BOOTS IS BACK!!!

We are so excited our 8th Annual Boots and Bling event is scheduled (in-person), Saturday August 21st at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. This event will feature a BBQ dinner, DJ music, and live, silent, and dessert auctions. We hope you will be able to join us! Stay tuned for more information to come!

Would you like to help? We are looking for volunteers to help with event planning, decor, ticket sales, sponsorship, auction item donations, and more.

If you are interested in helping, please email BandB@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email sponsor@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in donating to the auctions, please email Dani@allaboutequine.org

NEED A LITTLE MORE 

IN YOUR LIFE?

These beauties are all lookin’ for lifelong LOVE!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name.

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please learn more about our adoption process

or submit an Adoption Inquiry.

For more information, click on the name to visit the horse’s or donkey’s webpage, and submit an Adoption Inquiry if you’d like to explore adoption.

Donate

Here are more ways you can help!

As a horse sponsor, your monthly or annual contribution helps support the costs of care for a specific horse.

You can sponsor at any level or any amount you choose.

Choose a horse to sponsor today!

Sponsor A Horse

Update on our ol’ girl, Zena

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

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Time for another Zena update!

To recap, if you didn’t catch last week’s email, Zena, our 26-ish year old Percheron mare, has been experiencing eye issues. She’s been experiencing chronic uveitis in her left eye. It has been managed with meds/treatment, but not resolving. It is very painful!

A couple weeks ago, she developed a large and dangerously deep ulcer on her right eye, which is also very painful! Sadly, this put her vision at risk.

After several days of treatment, the ulcer was not improving, so she was hospitalized at Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center for a procedure to support her right eye and to provide treatment every two hours.

During an exam, a pinpoint-sized ulcer was also found on her left eye.

More frequent treatment did not improve the right (good) eye, so on Friday, Zena had a procedure called a Tarsorrhaphy. I can’t say it, but it’s a surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the eyelid opening to protect the cornea and keep it moist. (If you zoom in on the photo of Zena above and look closely, you can see her sutures) However, it’s not without risk! The dilemma is, it provides good protection, but the ulcer is covered and not visible to monitor. The sutures will be removed in a few days to see how the eye is progressing, but thankfully so far, so good.

The other good news, the ulcer on the left eye has resolved, but sadly, the uveitis flared again, so she’ll continue with treatment of the left eye, too.

Zena is expected to stay at LBEMC for at least a few more days.

Thank you to the generous donors that have helped support some of the costs for her care. As you can imagine, the costs for hospitalization and treatment continue to grow.

If you’re able to help, Zena would appreciate your support. If everyone that can will help a little, it will make a big difference for this sweet, big gal.

Donate, share, follow!

Donate to Support Zena

Zena weighed in at almost 1700 lbs!

We can’t do this without you!

Not only do we need your support, we need your help to spread the word.

Share our Posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

BOOTS IS BACK!!!

We are so excited our 8th Annual Boots and Bling event is scheduled (in-person), Saturday August 21st at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. This event will feature a BBQ dinner, DJ music, and live, silent, and dessert auctions. We hope you will be able to join us! Stay tuned for more information to come!

Would you like to help? We are looking for volunteers to help with event planning, decor, ticket sales, sponsorship, auction item donations, and more.

If you are interested in helping, please email BandB@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email sponsor@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in donating to the auctions, please email Dani@allaboutequine.org

NEED A LITTLE MORE 

IN YOUR LIFE?

These beauties are all lookin’ for lifelong LOVE!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name.

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please learn more about our adoption process

or submit an Adoption Inquiry.

For more information, click on the name to visit the horse’s or donkey’s webpage, and submit an Adoption Inquiry if you’d like to explore adoption.

Donate

Here are more ways you can help!

As a horse sponsor, your monthly or annual contribution helps support the costs of care for a specific horse.

You can sponsor at any level or any amount you choose.

Choose a horse to sponsor today!

Sponsor A Horse

For the love of the horse, you came together…❤️

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

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For the LOVE of the HORSE, you came TOGETHER!

Because of your generous donations, opens, shares, positive thoughts, and simple kindness, you raised over $22,000 to help make a better world for horses.

“Thank You”, those two little words that mean so very, VERY much!

ZENA UPDATE!

Zena is undergoing another procedure today to protect her eye while she tries to heal. The ulcer in her right eye is dangerously deep. Vision in her left eye is already at risk due to uveitis, so we need to do what we can to make sure the “good” eye is able to heal. One of the surgeon’s at Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center will suture her eyelids partially closed to protect her eye and keep it moist. As with all procedures, there are risks, so this big girl needs some healing thoughts her way.

Thank you all for making this possible for Zena.

If you missed the opportunity to give big yesterday, you can still help Zena by giving today.

Donate

 

BOOTS IS BACK!!!

We are so excited our 8th Annual Boots and Bling event is scheduled (in-person), Saturday August 21st at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. This event will feature a BBQ dinner, DJ music, and live, silent, and dessert auctions. We hope you will be able to join us! Stay tuned for more information to come!

Would you like to help? We are looking for volunteers to help with event planning, decor, ticket sales, sponsorship, auction item donations, and more.

If you are interested in helping, please email BandB@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email sponsor@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in donating to the auctions, please email Dani@allaboutequine.org

NEED A LITTLE MORE 

IN YOUR LIFE?

These beauties are all lookin’ for lifelong LOVE!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name.

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please learn more about our adoption process

or submit an Adoption Inquiry.

For more information, click on the name to visit the horse’s or donkey’s webpage, and submit an Adoption Inquiry if you’d like to explore adoption.

Donate

Here are more ways you can help!

As a horse sponsor, your monthly or annual contribution helps support the costs of care for a specific horse.

You can sponsor at any level or any amount you choose.

Choose a horse to sponsor today!

Sponsor A Horse

We’re well past the halfway point! And the Giving Continues…❤️

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

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We are past the halfway point on this Big Day of Giving!

We can’t believe how fast the day is going by! We are inspired by your generosity! Thanks to you we have met our matching funds goal!

Your support today has been amazing, but we aren’t done yet!!

Give Now!

Let’s keep the momentum going! There are a few hours left to Give!! The horses at AAE are counting on you!!! It is with your support that AAE is able to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Rehome these beautiful animals! Do it for the horses!

Help us raise critical funds for the horses at AAE! EVERY DONATION COUNTS!

Big or Small, it makes a Difference!

Give Where your Heart Is

Thank you for your support, you are helping horses each and every day!

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, shopping, sharing, & liking

saves horses, one life at a time!

We are so excited our 8th Annual Boots and Bling event is scheduled (in-person), Saturday August 21st at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. This event will feature a BBQ dinner, DJ music, and live, silent, and dessert auctions. We hope you will be able to join us! Stay tuned for more information to come!

Would you like to help? We are looking for volunteers to help with event planning, decor, ticket sales, sponsorship, auction item donations, and more.

If you are interested in helping, please email BandB@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email sponsor@allaboutequine.org

If you are interested in donating to the auctions, please email Dani@allaboutequine.org

NEED A LITTLE MORE 

IN YOUR LIFE?

These beauties are all lookin’ for lifelong LOVE!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name.

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please learn more about our adoption process

or submit an Adoption Inquiry.

For more information, click on the name to visit the horse’s or donkey’s webpage, and submit an Adoption Inquiry if you’d like to explore adoption.

Donate

Here are more ways you can help!

As a horse sponsor, your monthly or annual contribution helps support the costs of care for a specific horse.

You can sponsor at any level or any amount you choose.

Choose a horse to sponsor today!

Sponsor A Horse

Happy Valentine’s Day

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Taking a moment to wish you all a Happy Valen-swine’s Day from our newest intakes – Oliver & Oscar! These two ol’ guys came recently from a with a couple of horses from distressed sanctuary. They are senior, very overweight potbelly pigs in much need of some TLC. We have been playing phone tag with the piggy doc and will know more soon.

Hogs & kisses! We appreciate all of your love & support.

 

NEED A LITTLE MORE 💖 IN YOUR LIFE?

These beauties are all lookin’ for their lifelong LOVE!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please learn more about our adoption process

or submit an Adoption Inquiry.

Martina

Blue

Diesel

Carly

Shooter

Chesney

 

Mabel

Tegan

Big

Rustic

Marlee

Clare

Sandy

 

Teea

Frankie

Allie

Merle

Curly

For more information, click on the name to visit the horse’s or donkey’s webpage, and submit an Adoption Inquiry if you’d like to explore adoption.

Donate

Thank you for your support helping horses each and every day!

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes

allow us to make this work possible!

Day 31: Good-Bye 2020!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Thank you for joining us this month as we shared stories from the barn that showed how your support helped horses this year. As we say good-bye to 2020 and ring in 2021, we are reflecting on our blessings from this year and what we would like to accomplish in the new year. We have a few resolutions for 2021! Top of the list is to find forever homes for all of our adoptable horses that didn’t find a person of their own in 2020. We don’t want them to wait any longer! Each of them deserves to have a loving family. Learn more about all of our adoptable horses below. Who knows – maybe you’ll be one of our featured stories next December! Another goal for the new year is to find generous supporters for each of the horses. If you (or someone you know) isn’t looking for a new live-in friend for 2021 but still want to support one of our horses, consider becoming a sponsor. Learn more about our sponsorship program. With the uncertainties and challenges of this year, we truly appreciate your generosity, support, and kindness. It is because of YOU that we were able to help 31 horses in need and placed 23 in their forever homes. Sadly, we lost 9 precious lives. Overall, that makes 318 intakes and 254 adoptions since we started in 2009. We end the year with 48 horses at AAE. We couldn’t do this work without the help of our horse-loving community. Thank you!

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name.

If you are interested in exploring adoption,

please submit an Adoption Inquiry via the website.

Martina

Blue

Diesel

Carly

Shooter

Chesney

Mabel

Tegan

Big

Rustic

Raye

Marlee

Clare

Sandy

Teea

Frankie

Allie

Mags

Merle

Curly

For more information, click on the name to visit the horse’s or donkey’s webpage, and submit an Adoption Inquiry if you’d like to explore adoption.

Donate

This holiday season please consider making a year end donation to assure AAE has funding to continue the work we do and have similar stories to share in 2021.

Donate

Thank you for your support helping horses each and every day!

Your donations, volunteering, adopting, and social media shares & likes

allow us to make this work possible!

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