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Chilly Pepper -Hay Shortage Crisis, A happy Sea Tac, A Small Vet Bill, and time to stock up on hay.

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

QUICK UPDATE – More fires – A bigger hay emergency
Chilly Pepper is looking for help to stock up on hay. Every single fire is adding to higher hay prices and a well known critical shortage for the winter.
If you would like to help us make sure we can keep the critters well fed this winter, any help towards hay is much appreciated.
We only owe Doc Zimmerman about $500-600 to pay off the latest bill, so any help with that is also appreciated. 775-623-0981
SeaTac is loving life and has such a huge personality. Thank you so much for helping us with him.
The horses and animals at Wynema Ranch all have a safe place to go to. Shari wanted them to come to Chilly Pepper, but there are some issues behinds the scenes so I am not sure how many we will be getting. Michael is taking care of them and the vet is coming out to make sure what needs done is being done.
As the healing starts, all I can do is make sure all our animals will have enough feed for winter and that the three horses I already picked up to help Shari are given a little extra TLC. Prayers for Eddie are much appreciated.
Thank you for helping me stock up on winter hay. These fires are decimating hay supplies and pasture like crazy. Add the drought conditions and it is simply terrifying to think there could be no more hay to buy. Right now we have hay available to purchase, so it is absolutely necessary to secure it. Our horses all appreciate you, and so do I.
Hugs and thank you,
Palomino & All the Critters
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
You can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >
You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414

Chilly Pepper -RIP my beautiful Shari. First load of hay, a water tank and dog food tomorrow.

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

QUICK UPDATE – RIP MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND SHARI
Hi, I am feeling so broken. My friends Eddie & Shari Floyd were in the Bug Fire. I called to help evacuate, but the fire went the other way.
There was a fire tornado and it turned back over the mountain. The neighbor woke them up to evacuate. They were to the road (there driveway is a mile long) but went back for her dog.
The car caught fire, they had to get out and try to run. They were both disabled and they caught on fire. It knocked them down and Eddie tried to cover Shari and they layed together holding each other and praying while the fire burned over them.
Shari died yesterday from her body being burned over 40% and Eddie has over 30% of his body burned. The house didn’t burn and the dog died anyway.
It looks like we may be taking a crippled donkey, a pig, possibly some chickens, dogs and maybe a cat, and providing a home for one of her workers who just got out of the hospital with Colon cancer, has no family, nowhere to go and lost everything in the fire. I will either help place or bring home 2 other horses, 2 mustangs and 2 seniors with special needs. At this point it is just trying to get through each day.
I am broken in a way I have not previously been. Tomorrow I deliver some hay, a water tank, dog food and some clothes for Michael. I am working with Shari’s son, Animal Control and the property owner as well as some other folks to get all the animals safe in a smooth transition.
Please pray. I am sorry this is such horrible news, but I always share the reality, and this is what we are going through. Eddie and Shari didn’t deserve this. If we end up with Michael and all the other animals moving over, i will probably need help with that. At this point I am reeling and hopefully making sense. I just want to wake up from this horror. Hug your loved ones while you can.
Hugs and thank you,
Palomino & All the Critters
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
You can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >
You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414
You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458

A Little Believin’ Goes A Long Way

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

At AAE, we don’t stop believin’ in second chances, and neither do our volunteers! 

That belief is part of what brings people to AAE and what keeps them coming back. This month, we’re getting to know some of our newer, wonderful volunteers, learning a little more about their AAE story, and finding out what makes volunteering here so special to them.

Meet Mary B.!

AAE Volunteer for 8 months!

 

What do you do as an AAE Volunteer?

I am a Store Lead at AAE’s Used Tack Store.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
August 14-16

Tri-County Home & Garden Show

Roseville, CA

Sign-up to volunteer with AAE here

 

August 15 & September 19

Group Tour at AAE

Sign-up here

 

August 16 & 29

New Volunteer Orientation

& Basic Safety Training

Sign-up here

 

August 29

AAE Used Tack Store Sidewalk Sale

Sign-up to volunteer here

 

September 5

Facility & Special Projects Volunteer Day

Pilot Hill, CA

Sign-up here

What do you love about AAE and/or volunteering at AAE?

I have been a long-time customer and donor to AAE. My last senior horse passed away in April of 2025, and I truly missed the equine world after 35+ years of continuous horse ownership. When the opportunity came to volunteer at the AAE Used Tack Store, I decided this was my way to stay connected to the horse community and help this fantastic organization. Being a Store Lead has allowed me to not only assist customers, but also learn about all disciplines of horse tack. I’ve also been able to put my inventory management and operational skills to use in simplifying the saddle log book and helping to increase our social media presence by listing all our available saddles online. All the store leads do such a great job of keeping the donation cycle turning over into sales that benefit the rescue horses.

 

Who is your favorite AAE horse and why?

I have a crush on Toothless. He has such a fun and goofy personality.

 

What would you say to someone considering volunteering with AAE?

There are so many opportunities to make a difference. All skills are needed, and if you have the desire to learn, there is ample opportunity to make an impact. At the tack store, don’t be afraid if you don’t have specific knowledge of certain tack. You can easily research via the internet, ask another store lead, or ask the customer to show you a picture of the item they are looking for.

 

 

Meet Leslie A.!

AAE Volunteer for 7 months!

 

What do you do as an AAE Volunteer?

I started volunteering at the ranch on Feb 14, 2026, working the Monday evening shift. When it got too hot for me, I decided to try volunteering at the Used Tack Store in Shingle Springs. I have also helped with the Boots and Bling fundraiser, and will be volunteering at the Tri County Home Show in Roseville, soon.

 

What do you love about AAE and/or volunteering at AAE?

My passion for horses has been with me since I was about 10 years old. I got my first horse when I was 14 and my last horse passed away in October 2023. But my passion is still with me. Volunteering at the ranch was amazing. Seeing these beautiful souls flourish there and be handled with so much love and caring, realizing the situations they came from, just warmed my heart. They are all being given a chance for a wonderful life that perhaps they would have never received. And the best part is seeing them get adopted out to their forever homes, where they will continue to be loved and cared for, for the rest of their lives. Simply put, it’s one of the most rewarding experiences to watch them evolve from where they came from to what they’ve become.

 

Who is your favorite AAE horse and why?

I love them all. But, Tiny, the giant draft, took my heart the first time I saw her. Her eyes told me everything, besides the fact she’s absolutely beautiful. And little Ginny is as cute and sweet as anything. I loved hand walking her, and let her graze on the grass that she absolutely loved.

 

What would you say to someone considering volunteering with AAE?

Do it! Don’t hesitate. It is so rewarding. And the volunteers out at the ranch are great. If you enjoy talking with people, and helping them find the tack they need, or just tell them to take their time and browse, then volunteer at the store. I have met the nicest people there, and I especially appreciate the returning customers!

 

Thank You

To Our Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEK!

Our outreach team will be at the Tri-County Home & Garden Show in Roseville, THIS WEEK on August 14-16! We really need a few more volunteers to make this event possible.

 

If you’ve never attended an outreach event before, don’t worry! No experience is necessary.

 

Volunteers are needed:

 

·     Saturday, August 15: 1:30-5:30pm (1 spot)

·     Sunday, August 16: 1:30-5:30pm (1 spots)

 

Volunteers will get complementary passes to the event and parking, so you’ll be able to enjoy the show before or after your shift.

 

If you’ve signed up, stay tuned, more info is coming very soon!

 

Please sign up here under “Outreach Activities”.

 

Thank you in advance!

We have upcoming volunteer shifts and special projects that could use some helping hands (and big hearts). Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or looking to jump back in, we’d love for you to sign up and be part of the work that keeps our horses cared for, comfortable, and thriving.

 

Learn more about becoming an AAE volunteer below, and help us change lives, one horse at a time.

VOLUNTEER WISH LIST

 

Come join the team! We need volunteers to help in the following ways (and more):

 

·     Outreach Volunteers: We have a few more outreach events coming up soon! If you like talking to people about horses and sharing your love for horses and AAE, join the Outreach Team to help represent AAE in the community. Experience with AAE is helpful, but not necessary. If interested, or you would like more information, please submit an interest form, here.

 

·     Special Projects Day: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9:30a to 2:00p, AAE Pilot Hill Ranch: Help make a difference for the horses, volunteers, and AAE. Here’s a way to make a meaningful difference in the daily care of 50-60 horses and other animals, and the people that care for them. We still need to hang some freshly painted plywood on the horse shelters to help provide more shade this summer and better protection from the wind and rain this winter; prep for our new gate; and we always need help dumping manure bins (if you can operate a tractor). Those are a few of the projects we need immediate help with.

 

If you’re able to assist, please sign up here under “Facility and Special Projects”. New volunteers are always welcome! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mike.

 

·     Barn Volunteers: Volunteers are the heart and soul of AAE who come out to the ranch each morning and afternoon to ensure the horses and other animals get the love and care they need to heal on their journeys to good health and forever homes.

 

Help with caring for the animals is ALWAYS needed. Our feed and care shifts are 8:30a-12:30p and 3:00p-6:00p. Afternoon shifts are greatest need of assistance, but all of the animals and volunteers can benefit from more support during any shift.

 

If you are new to AAE and would like to help or would like more information, fill out a Volunteer Interest Form here (no commitment required when exploring). All new volunteers participate in a New Volunteer Orientation and Basic Safety Training, and no experience is needed.

 

If you’ve already been through Orientation, and you’d like to sign up for a shift, click here.

 

·     Facilities: Our facility is where our horses and other animals heal and begin to thrive. With 61-acres to maintain, there is a lot of day-to-day upkeep in ensuring our horses and volunteers have the best we can give. If you are a fix-it person or you like making improvements, especially for the good of the animals and the humans that help them, we have plenty fix-it projects, minor and major. If hanging gates, hanging plywood on shelters, improving fencelines, trimming trees, repairing plumbing, setting concrete anchors for shelters, operating a tractor, etc. are in your wheelhouse, we’d love for you to join the team that makes a better life for the horses and other animals that come into our care. New volunteers welcome! Let us know more about your interest here.

 

Sign up for small Facility Projects during any shift (e.g. mowing with garden tractor, weed-eating, small fence repairs, organizing tools/materials, emptying manure bins with the tractor, etc.). Advance communication (48 hours or more) will ensure we can plan ahead so we have materials, tool/equipment, fuel, etc. Reach out to Mike for planning, then sign up for a volunteer shift under Facility and Special Projects, here. If you’d like more information, submit a Volunteer Interest Form, here.

 

·     AAE’s Used Tack Store: Volunteers help turn unwanted tack and other horse and ranch items into funding for the horses at our store in Shingle Springs. If you enjoy working with tack, chatting with store visitors, organizing inventory, or simply supporting the horses and other animals at AAE, volunteers make the store possible. Help one day or on a regular basis. We have a backlog of tack that we need help processing!! New volunteers welcome, no experience necessary!

Store hours are 12:00p-4:00p, daily. Organize, talk with customers, decorate the room, promote the store, organize a tack drive, etc. There are many ways your participation helps raise funds for horses-in-need. Interested, please complete a Volunteer Interest Form, here, or stop by the store to check it out: 4050 Durock Rd #6 in Shingle Springs.

 

If you’d like to help in some other way, share your interest, here.

 

Volunteer with AAE

 

 

English Breeches Sale!

 

Upgrade your riding wardrobe for less! For the next two weeks, enjoy 25% off on horse-approved English breeches.
Sale ends August 24, 2026

 

All sales final.

 

AAE Used Tack Store

Open Daily 12-4pm

4050 Durock Road #6

Chilly Pepper – Only $1435 needed to save Sea Tac

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

WE ONLY NEED $1435 TO SAVE SEATAC

Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to help our Senior Guy!

Quick Update

Received an emergency call for a senior horse. SeaTac is in his twenties, and I was contacted to see if we could take him. I do NOT have a photo of SeaTac.

This is a BEHIND THE SCENES, no publicity deal. NO SOCIAL MEDIA! In the 20 plus years I have been doing this, we had two who came from the “direct ship” and they were considered “behind the scenes”. The seller had told the shipper they wanted them to ship and he couldn’t save them. You Did Save Them!!!!, because we did what we were asked.

SeaTac is NOT a direct ship, but I was told this needs to stay quiet due to family stuff. The family asked us to handle it this way, and I am doing what I said.

SeaTac has been extremely well cared for. He simply needs to move from where he is at and Chilly Pepper was their only choice.

We need $2500 and that includes funds to help care for him, brand inspection, any vetting needed etc.

We only have 3 days and PLEASE do not post this to your social media. Help me get him home to Chilly Pepper so he can live out his life being loved and spoiled.

SeaTac is counting on you as I cannot fundraise for this horse on line. Let’s bring him home.

We just had a baby adopted, so that opened up a space for SeaTac. God’s timing is pretty awesome.

All the other horses are doing well. Tabitha is figuring it out and seems pretty comfortable.

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino & All the Critters

You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981

Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

You can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414

You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.

Chilly Pepper – Tabitha needs a bit more help than I thought…

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

https://youtube.com/shorts/ySL9PiRevpo?si=6iWbNF1KKf4Z3zxT

Hi, The link is for a video of Tabitha drinking her milk. (It does flash dark off and on as we were under a motion sensor.)

I had zero idea how hard it was for her to drink her milk. She has figured it out and will get every last drop. However, it is going to take much longer for her mouth to heal and she will be needing milk powder for quite a bit longer.

Thank you to those who helped so far. I was able to pay off the 1st vet bill and some of the new one. We now owe around $600 to Doc Zimmerman, I still need to order hay and now I obviously am going to need to order even more milk powder.

Hay prices are rising fast with the already existing shortage. As miles and miles of hay fields burn to the ground, along with 1000’s of miles of pasture, the hay situation is fast becoming dire. What hay there is will be swallowed up in no time and not only do the kids need hay right now, I absolutely have to stock up before the price triples and the supply is literally gone.

My last fundraiser pulled in enough to put some on the vet bill and buy a couple buckets of milk, one of which is almost gone.

Please help if you can. Times are tough and we need to keep “gittin ‘er done”

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino & All the Critters

You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981

Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

You can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >

You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414

You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ

PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses

Meet Toothless: A Sweet Senior Ready for a Second Chance

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Every horse deserves a safe place to grow old, surrounded by comfort, kindness, and the care they need to thrive. Our August Adoption Spotlight is finally on that path. While his recovery isn’t quite finished, this sweet senior has already captured the hearts of everyone he meets.
 

TOOTHLESS

Toothless arrived at AAE with six other horses in August 2025 after law enforcement stepped in to help. Their owner, the horsewoman of the family, had become bedridden, and her spouse simply didn’t have the knowledge or experience to care for them. Over time, the horses’ condition declined dramatically.

 

They had been living in stalls, standing on mounds of manure with no turnout for years. While they had access to food and water, they hadn’t received the basic care every horse needs. Their hooves hadn’t seen a farrier in years, and their dental health had been neglected for far too long.

For Toothless, that neglect was especially painful.

 

He suffers from Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH), a painful dental disease that commonly affects older horses. When he arrived, he had only one remaining lower front tooth, fractured at the gumline, while the rest had broken away or died. It’s no surprise he had become so thin.

Since arriving at AAE, Toothless has received the care he desperately needed. His damaged teeth and roots were extracted, his hooves were trimmed, he received vaccinations, a sheath cleaning, a microchip, and plenty of nutritious feed. Thankfully, all of his molars are healthy, so he can continue enjoying hay (his favorite meal) even after his dental procedure. With time, good nutrition, and lots of TLC, we’re confident he’ll continue gaining weight and feeling like himself again.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
August 8

Facility and Special Projects Volunteer Day at AAE

Sign-up here

 

August 14-16

Tri-County Home & Garden Show

Roseville, CA

Sign-up to volunteer with AAE here

 

August 15

Group Tour at AAE

Sign-up here

 

August 16 & 29

New Volunteer Orientation

& Basic Safety Training

Sign-up here

 

August 29

AAE Used Tack Store Sidewalk Sale

Sign-up to volunteerhere

Thank You

To Our Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toothless is the definition of a pocket pony, a sweet old soul who adores people. He’ll be waiting to greet you at the gate, soaking up every scratch and happily following you wherever you go. It’s impossible not to smile when you’re around him.

 

We can’t wait to see this deserving senior find the loving family he’s been waiting for.

If you sound like a good match for Toothless, 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 Toothless’s story, someone out there is ready to open their heart and home.

NATIONAL MAKE-A-WILL MONTH

August is National Make-A-Will Month, and Toothless’s story is a meaningful reminder of why planning ahead matters, not just for the people we love, but for the animals who depend on us. Unexpected life changes can happen to anyone, and having a plan in place can help ensure your horses and other pets continue to receive the care they deserve if you’re no longer able to provide it. No animal should be left without a clear path forward.

 

We’re currently working with a community partner to plan an estate planning workshop that will cover the planning process, how to include provisions for your animals in your will or trust, and provide an opportunity to ask questions. Stay tuned for more details! We’re excited to share them as plans come together.

AAE USED TACK STORE SIDEWALK SALE

NOW AUGUST 29!

Our Sidewalk Sale has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 29, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Stop by for 50% off everything on the sidewalk and score some amazing deals while supporting the horses!

 

We’re also looking for a few volunteers to help staff the sale. If you can spare a couple of hours to greet shoppers, answer questions, or help keep things running smoothly, we’d love to have you on the team. Please sign up to volunteer here(under Tack Store shifts).

Chilly Pepper – Tabitha needs your help! Stardust happy again and thriving.

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

Wow, Sometimes you walk outside and want to quit. Of course that was while panicking thinking our beautiful girl’s tongue was hanging out.

Thankfully her tongue is perfect.

This obviously was considered an emergency as we did not know how much internal damage we were looking at. I could have avoided the vet bill and removed the chunk myself, but since I am not a vet, I needed to call Doc ASAP.

So much of the critical care I do myself, and that saves the rescue tremendous amounts of money, but when it comes to injuries like this, I need Doc to guide me and make sure we are doing the absolute best for her.

He doesn’t think her jaw is broken, and that she just needs time to heal. So for now she is back on milk. She was on pellets, grain and hay, but until her little mouth is healed and she learns how to eat and drink again with her newly shaped mouth, she gets milk!! She is basically “milking her injury”, as she calls out to me whenever she feels thirsty, and I come running (hobbling lol) as fast as I can.

Tabitha needs “milk money”, or buckets of milk. I only have one on hand for emergencies, and it won’t last a week. Please help our beautiful girl. Doc had no idea how it could have happened, maybe the colt next to her bit or kicked or when they were playing? We won’t ever know, but all we can do is get her healthy and healed.

I think this is why they say never pay off a credit card or a vet bill.

Now we have an emergency vet bill, as well as needing to pay to get “Bear”, the stray pup neutered, vaccinated and ready for adoption, and I need to order milk powder asap!

Any and all help is much appreciated. Thank You for taking care of the last vet bill! Every penny is so important.

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino & All the Critters

You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981

Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

You can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >

You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414

You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.

See What July Brought to AAE

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Can you believe how fast summer is flying by?

 

July kept us busy in all the best ways! From celebrating an adoption and welcoming a new little guy to the barn to sharing pizza with our incredible community members, it’s been another month full of progress, support, and happy moments.

 

Read on to catch up on what’s been happening around AAE this month.

 

TEDDY

 

Teddy was our Horse of the Month in June, and guess what?! He was adopted in July!

 

We’re so excited for this sweet guy after everything he’s been through. Teddy came to AAE in December 2023 with his buddy, Kody. A neighbor of theirs helped rescue them from a neglect situation. He was emaciated when he arrived emaciated, and he had severe diarrhea, overgrown hooves, dental needs, and health other issues that required lots of care and patience.

 

With proper nutrition, medical care, and plenty of TLC, Teddy transformed, not just physically, but emotionally too. He regained his strength, his personality started to shine, and he proved what a kind, steady horse he is.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
August 1 & 16

New Volunteer Orientation

& Basic Safety Training

Sign-up here

 

August 8

Sidewalk sale

50% off

at AAE’s Used Tack Store in Shingle Springs

Sign-up here

 

August 8

Facility and Special Projects Volunteer Day in Pilot Hill

Sign-up here

 

August 14-16

Tri-County Home & Garden Show

Roseville, CA

Sign-up to volunteer with AAE here

 

August 15

Group Tour at AAE

Sign-up here

 

Teddy has always been a gentle soul. He halters and leads well, trailers quietly, enjoys his routine care, and loves having equine friends by his side. Teddy was adopted about a year ago, then ended up back at AAE through no fault of his own. His adopter separated from her husband, and he came back to AAE.

After rebuilding his confidence and getting another chance, Teddy found the best loving home he deserves.

Congratulations, Teddy and Ken! We couldn’t be happier for this deserving duo. They are already great friends, and Teddy has two young Arabian girls at home, too…Sweeney and Tyler from the Susanville group.

 

NEW MINI

 

This past Friday, we welcomed a new little handsome dude at AAE!

 

This handsome mini-man was found as a stray and transferred to a local animal services partner. When he wasn’t claimed after his stray hold, he was transferred to AAE.

 

He is a sassy and spirited stallion, sweet as pie one minute, and nipping at you the next. Little mister is still figuring things out. Needless to day, he’s young, and he hasn’t learned much about ground manners yet. We won’t be turning our back on this little character.

 

He’ll be on the schedule for castration, soon, and also, dental and hoof care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip.

 

Stay tuned for updates. We have a feeling this little guy is going to steal some hearts!

 
LADY A UPDATE

 

Lady A’s surgery went well. She’s healing and adjusting, and taking it all in stride. This sweet ol’ mare is so lucky! Together, we’re able to give her the TLC she needed to find comfort and care in her golden years.

 

She’s a really good hugger, and once she heals, she’s going to need a really soft landing and place to call home ’til the end.

 

Thank you to everyone who donated to her surgery fund! Lady A appreciates your kindness and is grateful to have you on her journey to recovery!

 

If you did not get a chance to donate and still want to help with Lady A’s surgery costs and care, we’ve only put a small dent in the balance so far. There is still time to be part of the team that’s making a difference for her.

 

Donate to Lady A

 
 

Thank You

To Our Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

THANK YOU FOR COMING TO

THE AAE PIZZA FUNDRAISER!

Thank you for ordering pizza last weekend to support AAE! You all really delivered (and we’re not just talking about the pizza). Thanks for making the event a slice above the rest. We are grateful for our community of pizza and horse lovers!

 

A special thank you to Viscuso’s Pizza + Draft House for opening their doors and making this fundraiser possible.

 

NEXT FACILITY & SPECIAL PROJECTS DAY:

AUGUST 8

TBD

 

Can’t make it on August 8, but still want to help with future projects? Please reach out to Mike for more info.
 

VOLUNTEER NEEDS!

Volunteer opportunities to make a difference in the following ways (and more):

·     Special Project Day: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9:30a to 2:00p at AAE’s Pilot Hill Ranch. Sign-up if you can, and we’ll keep an eye on the forecast. If the heat climbs, we’ll cancel our August date and look forward to seeing you in September. If you can help, please sign up here under “Facility and Special Projects”. Please reach out to Mike for more info.

 

·     Outreach Volunteers: Volunteer at the AAE Outreach Booth at the Tri-County Home & Garden Show in Roseville, August 14-16! There are several open spots: (1) Fri 8/14 9:30-1:30, (2) Sat 8/15 9:30-1:30, (1) Sat 8/15 1:30-5:30, (2) Sun 8/16 1:30-3:30. Can you help complete our team? We also need two volunteers to help with booth set up on Wednesday, August 12. Sign up here under “Outreach” if you’re interested and available, or contact Leah if you’d like more info. Stay tuned, Draft Horse Classic is coming soon!

 

·     Barn Volunteers are ALWAYS needed. Our feed and care shifts are 8:30a-12:30p and 3:00p-6:00p. Afternoon shifts are typically slim. If you’re able to help with horse care, please sign up here. If you haven’t participated in a while, we need you!

 

If you haven’t volunteered before, but you would like to, reply and we’ll provide information about our New Volunteer Orientation and Basic Safety Training or visit our website.

 

·     Store Volunteers are ALWAYS needed, too. Store hours are 12:00p-4:00p, daily. If you like to clean tack, YEP, we still need help catching up with a backlog of donations; even one shift helps!! Process donated tack, talk with customers, or organize inventory, your participation helps raise funds for horses.

 

You can also help with our SIDEWALK SALE on Saturday 8/8 12:00p-4:00p. Earlier hours will be available for prep, too.

 

Interested, please sign up here or contact us for more info. Stop by the store to check it out: 4050 Durock Rd #6 in Shingle Springs.

 

If you’d like to help in some other way, send us an email and let us know where you can help.

SUPPLY NEEDS/WISH LIST!
Fall is right around the corner, and we have some needs, new and old. Rescue is hard, and our volunteers work tirelessly to make sure our horses have the things they need. Horses have a lot of needs, but when we can make tasks easier for volunteers, we try to help them, too. Your assistance with in-kind donations is always helpful!
 

·     Senior Feed: We have a lot of senior horses right now, and we’re going through a lot of senior feed. If you want to do a little something for your favorite senior, help by buying a bag of senior feed. We regularly use Elk Grove Milling Senior Stable Mix with Glucosamine and Chondroitin, Purina Equine Senior, or LMF Senior Low Carb. Purchase a bag from Lees’ Feed and bring it to the store or the barn, or set it up with Lees’ for our next delivery.

 

·     Two Sheds: We are in need of two sheds: one approximately 10′ x 12′ Tuff Shed-like for our saddles and tack for programs (coming soon), and a smaller, shed for our hoof care and farrier tools, equipment, and supplies. Do you have one that you’re not using or would you consider purchasing one for AAE? Send a reply if you’re interested or we can provide more info.

 

·     Solar Lights: As shorter days are drawing near, it would be helpful.

It’s Pizza Time!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Today’s the day!

 

The AAE Pizza Fundraiser at Viscuso’s Pizza + Draft House ishappening right now, and we’d love to see you there!

 

If you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to skip cooking, this is it. Come enjoy a delicious meal while helping support the horses at AAE.

 

From 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM, dine in or take out. Just mention AAE (or present the flyer below), and 20% of your purchase (excluding alcohol) will be donated to AAE.

 

Viscuso’s serves some of the best (if not THE best) pizza in town. Their menu also features delicious appetizers, flatbreads, toasted sandwiches, all-you-can-eat dine in salad bar, and desserts, so there’s something for everyone, including gluten-free and keto options.

 

Every order helps provide food, medical care, and second chances for the horses. That’s a pretty tasty way to make a difference.

At AAE, we like to say “Neigh-ver Skip Pizza!” So round up your friends, family, fellow volunteers, and horse lovers, and spend some time together over a delicious meal, all while making a difference for the horses.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you there!

THIS Saturday: Eat Great Food & Support The Horses!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Just a friendly reminder that the AAE Pizza Fundraiser is happening this Saturday at Viscuso’s Pizza + Draft House, and we’d love to see you there!

 

From 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM, come enjoy a delicious pizza while supporting our horses! Dine in or take out, just be sure to mention AAE (or present the flyer below), and 20% of your purchase (excluding alcohol) will be donated to AAE.

 

Viscuso’s pizza is some of the best (if not THE best) pizza in town. Their menu also features a variety of tasty appetizers, flat breads, toasted sandwiches, all-you-can-eat dine in salad bar, and desserts. So, there’s something for everyone!

 

This is also a great time for volunteers to gather and share some quality time away from the rescue. We don’t recognize each other without the ranch clothes, bad hair days, dirt on our faces, ya’ know! So, grab your shift-mates, and make a date of it!

Whether you’re stopping by for lunch, dinner, or just a quick bite, every order helps support the care of our horses. Remember, dine in or take out, both support AAE’s mission.

 

Tell (or better yet, bring) your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. The more, the merrier!

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you there!

Chilly Pepper – Personal heartbreak. Quick Tabitha update.

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

This update is so difficult. We have always been a “family”, and although this is my personal loss, it is beyond devastating and I still have to take care of our kids and basically since I share all the good, bad, and everything else with y’all, I am doing what I always do.

I got the call that my brother died last night. He is the beautiful man in the first picture. Steve was born “special”, and although Mom and Dad were told he would be extremely “limited” and to put him in a home, they just loved him like crazy and he lived a full and productive life. He is my biggest inspiration and had the most beautiful and loving heart I have ever known.

I will never understand why something that helps someone and eases so much pain still hurts so badly.

Steve was suffering, and now he is not. The loss is still crushing and I just want to wrap my arms around him and tell him I love him once more. The good thing is he is in heaven and he absolutely knew how much he was loved.

I wanted to share this so if do not hear anything for a few days, you will understand why.

All the horses are doing well, and Tabitha is back home and very happy to be back. Even with grief, the rescue still has needs.

I need to buy some of the small bales of hay for the babies and other kids who cannot eat the big bales. Hammy and Tabitha need milk pellets and baby grain and we need funds for the vet bill and farrier. The drafts are not cheap to trim lol.

The truck only has 130,000 +/- miles on it, but she keeps having little issues. However, the little issues always end up being expensive, just like everything else in life. Now she needs brakes. Again, nothing major, just another expense. Thank you for paying her last “doctor visit ” to the mechanic.

If you feel like helping it is much appreciated. THANK YOU to everyone who sends their love and support and life saving donations.

I hope this makes sense as I am feeling a bit discombobulated. My 2 legged and 4 legged family are all intertwined, and I am struggling right now. But please know if I don’t update in the next few days that all the critters are thriving and I am so grateful to all of you.

Hold your loved ones a little tighter and don’t waste a precious minute. Tell the people you love them while you still can.

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino & All the Critters

You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981

Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com<mailto:Palominodancer@yahoo.com> 530-339-1458

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

You can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >

You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414

You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ

Chilly Pepper – You did it. Horses say thank you!

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

 

QUICK UPDATE!

Hi,

You did it!

We squeaked by and a check is on it’s way to Doc in WA to pay off the vet bill and we were able to purchase some hay. Thank You So Much!!!

The economy is so scary right now. I know God has a plan, and I am having faith. The kids are all happy and healthy, and Tabitha went to her new home yesterday!

The truck is going in on Monday. Estimated repairs are around $1000, and we still have not addressed the big repair. I am trying really hard to keep up on all the maintenance as the worst thing you can do is not take care of your vehicles.

Thank you again for keeping your faith and being part of this. The animals you have helped save are so precious and they count on all of us. Right now they are fat and happy and playing and messing up every single water tub we have, lol.

To my folks that donate monthly/continuously, I have no words to express how much that means and how grateful I am.

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino & All the Critters

You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981

Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

ou can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >

You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414

You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.

Chilly Pepper – Decision Time, Can Chilly Pepper stay open?

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

Tough Update:

Hi all, This is an extremely difficult update to write.

With the current economy, and the lack of funding, I am looking seriously at whether or not Chilly Pepper will be able to continue doing what we do. I see so many rescues shutting down and I am actually having to think that might be a possibility?

We raised roughly $515 during this last fundraiser for the much needed hay and vet bill. I need $2200 just for the vet bill and a big load of hay runs anywhere from $3400 to $4500 normally. That load lasts months, but I need to buy another load asap. The babies are loving their milk and munchies but those are also costly. I need to buy more grain for them today.

We have horses who have started their gentling/training process so they can be adopted, but we also have quite a few permanent residents. Alot of them are older, but my 30 year olds look like they are in their early 20’s.

Before I started this, I personally owned 2 properties outright, this one and my place in CA. I had a corvette, a custom Harley, a jet boat, a custom truck and I had a nice little baking business where I actually received a paycheck. I simply have nothing left to put into this. The toys are gone, and I am living in a single wide trailer that doesn’t even have more than subfloors. I am NOT complaining, I made these choices, and TOGETHER we have saved so many lives and ended so much suffering. I am just, as always, trying to share the brutal truth, and the fact is I need more help if we are going to keep doing this.

I am happy to do this rescue, God puts the kids in front of me and I know what to do. However, I am not sure how long we can survive at this point. I am not trying to be dramatic, just letting folks know that if we are going to Make it, we need help.

Sadly we have had to spend quite a bit of money on more security cameras as we have been dealing with some vandalism and folks letting out horses. As I live next to the 75 mph freeway, it is imperative we keep the kids safe and in their pens. As everywhere, there are some tweakers doing drugs/alcohol who think it is funny to wreak havoc. The sheriffs are involved and we are handling the situation, but that was more funds needed to increase the cameras etc. and hire more help to repair the fences etc.

The (3rd) barn roof still needs to be fixed, and I simply have not had the funds. Both of the other barns are fixed, but we still have one left to go.)

I struggle sharing this, but no rescue can run without the money to cover the needs of the animals and to keep the area safe and functional. I am looking into any grants that might be available, and TODAY ALL THE KIDS ARE SAFE AND HAPPY! I just need to know if folks really want me to keep doing this, because I simply cannot do it alone.

To my folks that donate monthly/continuously, I have no words to express how much that means and how grateful I am.

I have Manny to help part time when I can afford him, but otherwise I am doing this by myself and I am always behind on everything, including my “thank you”s. Thank you SO MUCH! I am so very grateful to each and every one of you who have made this rescue so successful. Times are tough and I know that. There are times when I literally tear up when your donations come in. I wish I could call each and every one of you and tell you how utterly important and heartfelt those donations are. We would not be here today without you, and so many horses would have been slaughtered without your beautiful and generous hearts.

Again, this is a tough update to write, but I don’t want anyone surprised if I do have to make the tough call. Thank you again for all you do.

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino & All the Critters

You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981

Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

You can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >

You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414

You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ

PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses

NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab

We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.

Chilly Pepper – It’s HAY time, and we are almost out! Please help!

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

Quick Update:

We don’t often have a Hay Emergency, but I am kind of having one now. I had a family emergency and came home to see I only have 4 big bales and a few small ones. We have 24 kids plus the 3 babies, and I need to order hay asap.

Doc in WA really needs to be paid, (hopefully by the end of the month), and I still owe $2200 as the recent donations have been going to milk powder, pellets, grain, trailer repair etc.

I really need help to get the hay ordered asap and get Doc paid off. It is crucial to be able to get the urgent/emergency care we need and be trusted to pay off the bill. I really do not want to lose that ability and trust.

Please help if you can. All the kids are doing wonderfully and we just need to get some hay right away. Thank you for All the love and support. Thank you for the milk donations, the soap and baby wipes. I used all of them for the babies. You are all so appreciated.

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino & All the Critters

You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981

Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

You can go to gofundme<-https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-horses-like-gracie-and-give-her-a-voice ?attribution_id=sl:676d6f07-4661-421d-b93e-2674ed2afc9a&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >

You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414

You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ

PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses

NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab

We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.

One More Round of Applause!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Normally, our Sponsor Spotlight highlights one amazing supporter each month, but for May, the spotlight belongs to every single one of our Boots and Bling sponsors.

 

Your generosity, enthusiasm, and support helped make Boots and Bling not only possible, but truly wonderful.

 

Because of you, Boots and Bling was more than just a fun evening; it was a night that will help carry rescue forward for horses who need us most.

 

To each of our sponsors: thank you for believing in this work, for helping create such a memorable event, and for being an important part of the AAE family. We are deeply grateful for your support and partnership.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

May 24 &

June 6

New Volunteer Orientation

& Basic Safety Training

Sign-up here

 

May 30

Group Tour at AAE

Sign-up here

June 5-7

Western States Horse Expo

Murieta, CA

Sign-up to volunteer with AAE here

 

June 13

Facility and Special Projects Volunteer Day in Pilot Hill, CA

Sign-up here

·     Bassano/Fulton Family and Friends

·     A.J. No Limits!

·     Gray Ranch Stables

·     Janis and Randy Jones

·     Jennings Forever

·     Green Family & Friends

·     The Greengate Gang

·     Cowgirls Care

·     Friday Ranch Crew

·     Fawkes Family
·     Sue Magnusson Family and Friends

·     The Lamica Family and Friends

·     Folsom Friends

·     Friends of Pat and Ed Santillanes

·     The Hull-Nolan Family

·     In Memory, Judy Graham

·     Melanie’s Menagerie of Friends

THANK YOU!!

And for those who joined us this year as guests, volunteers, bidders, or supporters from afar, if you’ve ever thought about getting even more involved, consider becoming a sponsor for Boots and Bling 2027! It’s a wonderful way to support the horses, connect with the community, and be part of something truly meaningful (and have a lot of fun along the way!).

 

Besides… it’s never too early to start thinking about next year. We are ;)

Tonight, We’re All Coming Together for the Horses

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Dear Friends,

 

Right now, our community is gathered together for Boots and Bling, an evening celebrating the horses we all love and the mission we share. While many supporters are with us in person tonight, this event was never meant to be only about a dinner, an auction, or a celebration in one room.

 

The true purpose of tonight is bringing our entire community together to help the horses.

 

At this very moment, our guests are watching our Fund-A-Need video, and we want you to be part of this experience too.

Caring for 50–60 horses at any given time comes with significant responsibility, and significant cost. Feed, veterinary care, vaccinations, farrier care, and dental work are all part of the daily commitment we make to every horse in our care. Add to that the horses who require specialized treatments, diagnostics, medications, rehabilitation, and specialized feed, and the need becomes even greater.

 

That’s why tonight matters.

 

Whether you are sitting in the Folsom Community Center or supporting from home, every single donation makes a difference. Every gift helps ensure these horses receive the care, safety, healing, and love they deserve.

 

Here are just a few examples of what your support can provide:

 

·     $5,000 helps cover most of a hay load that feeds 50–60 horses for 4–6 weeks

·     $2,500 helps cover a portion of monthly veterinary care

·     $1,000 helps pay for a load of senior pellets

·     $500 helps cover the typical intake costs for one horse, including transport, dental care, vaccines, microchipping, deworming, farrier care, and feed

·     $250 helps support the cost of castration

·     $100 helps cover one month of care for a horse

 

After watching the video, we invite you to stand alongside everyone gathered tonight by making a contribution to our Fund-A-Need.

 

Tonight is about more than being present in person. It’s about an entire community coming together for something bigger than ourselves, and the horses need all of us.

 

Thank you for being part of this mission and for helping make this work possible.

 

Donate to Fund-A-Need

Chilly Pepper – ANOTHER CALL, BABY 911

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

Hi,

I received an urgent 911 a couple hours ago to pick up Orphan babies. It looks like we will be doing that again this year. However, these are young and I need to leave today.

Fuel can be expected to be around $900, as I have to take the baby trailer and it is a beast. (She is actually 4 feet shorter than that one.) However, she causes the truck to eat fuel, but I need it when we are getting orphans.

We need funds for fuel, ($900+/-) Foal Milk Replacer, (Not multi-species), emergency vetting, feed, medical supplies etc. I was not prepared as we did not expect to get these foals again this year. A bucket of Mare’s Match Powder is $107.99 at Walmart. One baby usually uses one of those +/- a week. We need baby wipes, gloves, baby thermometers and all the normal foal stuff.

Please help as I am heading that way now. Once again I am running on Faith. My heart is shattered as Lavender had a miscarriage the night before last and we had to end her suffering yesterday as well.

Lavender has been struggling for a long time. We only had her 48 hours, but she had a huge mass behind her liver that was rotten and just shredded apart when Doc did her necropsy. Her stomach was huge and looked like a basketball and her liver was super enlarged. Doc said he had never ever seen anything like it, and he has been doing this 50 + years??

So yesterday was a double heartbreak, and as usual there is no time to grieve. I am just about to jump in the truck and head out.

I have a donor who will do matching funds for any donations made from here on forward until it reaches $2500. We now have another big vet bill, even after our Angels paid off the one 2 days ago. It never stops. Let’s get these babies safe and start healing their broken little hearts.

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino

THANK YOU from all the critters!!

Please help and share far and wide.

Thank you as always for being there for Chilly Pepper and all the critters you helped save!

THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!

Updated Boots and Bling Virtual Auction Links

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

 

The auction platform launched a software update, which required us to update the auction links.

 

This email contains the new links, and you should now be able to access the Boots and Bling Virtual Auction website from both mobile and desktop without any issues.

 

If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

 

Happy bidding!

Register for Auction

Waiting Patiently: Rimes’ Search for a Forever Home

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Each of our adoptable horses has a story, and every so often, the right person comes along who connects with that story in a meaningful way. Through these spotlights, we hope to introduce our horses to the people who may be the perfect match for them, or to someone who knows exactly where they belong.

 

This month, we’re featuring Rimes, a quiet and resilient mare searching for her forever home.
 

RIMES

Rimes arrived at AAE with Trinity in March 2024 following seizure by law enforcement in a cruelty case. She was frightened, thin, and in pain. She had significant swelling over her right rear pastern and severely overgrown hooves that likely added to her discomfort. After receiving pain medication and an initial trim for relief, she slowly began to settle in.

Radiographs revealed heartbreaking injuries: two older, unhealed fractures in her pastern bone. One fracture appeared close to fusing, but the other showed complete separation of a piece of bone. Despite the severity of her injuries, Rimes remained remarkably gentle and sweet.

With stall rest, careful management, daily medication/supplements, and lots of patient handling, Rimes improved. Then came the news we had hoped for: updated radiographs four months later showed her fractures had healed!

Today, Rimes has blossomed into a sweet little mare who genuinely enjoys kind attention and care. While her past injury means she is best suited as a non-riding companion horse, she has so much to offer someone willing to build a relationship based on patience and trust.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

May 16, 2026

Boots & Bling

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May 24

New Volunteer Orientation

& Basic Safety Training

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May 30

Group Tour at AAE

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June 5-7

Western States Horse Expo

Murieta, CA

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June 6 & 21

New Volunteer Orientation

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June 13

Facility and Special Projects Volunteer Day at AAE

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Sometimes healing is measured not just in physical recovery, but in trust restored. Rimes’s journey is a reminder of how patience, kindness, and compassionate care can help a frightened horse feel safe again. She is well on her way.

Rimes is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip. She’s looking for an experienced horse person who understands that the best partnerships are often built slowly, and that horses like Rimes have a special way of rewarding kindness.

If you sound like a good match for Rimes, 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 Rimes’s story, someone out there is ready to open their heart and home.

 

Chilly Pepper -Donkeys are here and in Rough Shape. Need Doc!!

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

The Mama Donkeys are here, and they are sad and they are punky and rough.

Guess what? The rescue needs more help. It’s true, and it always will be as long as we keep doing this work. Mr. Honeybandit decided to hurt himself and we had to take him to see Doc. Another unexpected expense.

Critters always want to eat, even if they are stuck somewhere waiting for their transport. More unexpected needs.

URGENT NEED is to pay off Doc the $1500 we owe left from the last few appointments, ie 6 gelded colts and Mr. Honeybandit’s appointment. Thankfully Honeybandit appears to be feeling a bit better. Yayyyyyyy

URGENT NEED to pay off today’s truck repair bill of $1900. Stock trailer towed to the shop this morning, and I have no idea what it will cost to fix it. Seems like every time you have a budget there are always unexpected emergencies.

URGENT NEEDS ARE:

I need to pay Doc $1500 plus today?????? He is still willing to come out tomorrow as Sweetie needs him to check her asap, and we need to get them vetted.

Need to pick up the truck today from the 1st repair, and it is $1900

Y’all have been amazing, and your donations paid for the hay in full, to repair 2 of the smaller hay barns damaged in the storm, get the front tires for the tractor, fix the spare trailer tire and about $600 at the feed store, and paid the bail and transport for the donkeys, and the prior vet bill was also paid in full.

I am extremely worried about Sweetie. She is feeling punky and walking stiffly on her back end. I am praying she is ok, and that Doc can tell me for certain tomorrow if she gave birth and is ok.

Would anyone like to help get that $1500 paid today? You can reach out to Doc Zimmerman at 775-623-0981. Thank you so much from all the kids at Chilly Pepper.

Y’all are awesome, and just an FYI, I was contacted yesterday and asked if we could help save some wild kids in the next few weeks. Youngsters, 4 – 6 months old? Do not know the details, only that fuel for transport will be a nightmare and so will all the other expenses. For now I am just concentrating on these poor lil donks and our ongoing vet bill and vehicle expenses.

Hugs and thank you,

Palomino

THANK YOU from all the critters!!

Please help and share far and wide.

Thank you as always for being there for Chilly Pepper and all the critters you helped save!

THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!

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