equine welfare

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.

·     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

·     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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Join the excitement where every bid brings a thrill, and every item supports horses in need! From one-of-a kind treasures to unforgettable experiences, there’s truly something for everyone. This is a huge auction meant to raise big funds for horses, so bid in the spirit of good for the horses!

Your participation helps us continue our mission, and it’s a whole lot of fun, too!

Register now, and get ready to bid!

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our community, and the dedication of our team, we have some truly amazing items available, think unique experiences, one-of-a-kind treasures, and much more!

If you’re attending Boots & Bling, you’ll be able to view the auction items in person. But don’t worry, if you can’t make it—you can still participate and bid online from anywhere! The auction closes Saturday, May 16, the evening of the event, at 6:00pm (PDT).

To make sure you’re ready to go when the auction opens, we encourage you to register now. It only takes a minute, and you’ll be all set to join the fun and support horses in need.

We can’t wait to kick things off and see the excitement unfold. Thanks for being such a vital part of our herd!

**Please note, we are still adding items, so check back regularly for new listings; items are subject to updates/changes until there are bids.

If you need assistance with registering or bidding, we are here for you. Send an email to bootsandbling@allaboutequine.org or give us a call at 916-520-4223 (leave a message and a volunteer will respond as quickly as possible).

(1) Set up a bill pay with your bank for a one-time (or recurring) donation.

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

2222 Francisco Drive #220-174

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE’s Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPay by clickinghere.

(5) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

(6) Check with your employer to see if they offer matching funds for your donations (another way to double your impact!).

Now’s a good time to remind you, for those of you the enjoy dogs, cats, and farm animals, your support helps more than horses! In the past year, we’ve helped nine dogs, a mama cat and her two kittens, and two piggies.

Helping her was possible only because of the support from individuals like you that cared about the outcome of horses like her.

Your support today helps write the next story of transformation and hope. Your gift opens the door to safety, love, and a second chance.

Together, we can make today truly extraordinary for the horses who need us most!

Thank you!

It’s Been a Little Rainy Around Here.

The new year has brought a steady shower of literal rain drops and new arrivals, and finally, a bit of sunshine, too!

In the past two months, seven horses have come into our care. Each one arriving with its own needs, but all seeking the same thing: safety, consistent care and nutrition, and a chance to begin again.

We’re so glad to say they’ve found that here, thanks to you.

Some of these faces you’ve briefly “met”, and today, we’ll be sharing more details about each them. We are also excited to introduce you to the rest.

The group is settling in, getting their needs met, and starting their next chapters.

Graycie (gray) is an aged mare, likely late 20s. She’s very sensitive, and a bit defensive around her face. For now, her halter is staying on. It takes time for her to trust anyone attaching lead. Once done, she’s fairly easy-going, but still hesitant to have hands coming anywhere near her face. Belles (dark bay) is a mid-teens mare. She’s sweet, calm, kind, and easy-going so far.

Both will be available for adoption, soon. Graycie will likely need an experienced non-riding companion home.

Coffey is a sweet and sassy mare that has plenty of opinions, and she doesn’t hesitate expressing them ;). She was in good physical condition, but needed other basics. After quarantine, she had her spa days getting hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and she got a microchip.

We were told Coffey was well trained under saddle but hasn’t been ridden for several years. We’re gearing up to reintroduce a saddle and see where that goes. She was good with the farrier, and she can be easy to handle, but she’s also forward and higher energy, so will likely need an experienced person to safely put her back in the saddle and move her forward. She’ll be available for adoption, soon!

It was dark when they arrived, and we were at the front end of the big storms. Not the kind of welcome they should have gotten.

Turns out, after getting vet records, Marshall (four white stockings) is a mid-teen gelding, and Dillon (two hind stockings) is a nearly 28 year old mare. That was a long haul for this poor ol’ girl. Not sure we would have asked her to make that trip if we’d known her age.

They’ve settled in after quarantine, and will have their spa days, soon. Dillon is in a full set of shoes due to a deep hoof crack in a hind hoof. It appears the crack has grown out completely, so hopefully, her shoes can come off, and she can stay comfortable barefoot on a regular trim schedule.

These two will stay as residents in sanctuary at AAE, and will not be available for adoption. Dillon can rest quietly knowing this is her last stop, and she can be loved and spoiled while we help Marshall grow some courage and build his confidence so he can be a gentle giant alongside Dillon. They’ll fill the big void we’ve had since losing our big boy Barney in Fall 2024.

Fiona is a big, sweet 2024 filly, supposedly a QH/Draft. She haltered and loaded willingly at the shelter, and she traveled quietly back to AAE. Initially, she was protective of the wound and cleaning/wrapping, and kicking and biting was part of her MO. She soon realized we were working slowly and gently to clean and wrap (or more likely, pain was reducing). She has a recheck appointment coming up, but her wound seems to be healing well, slowly. It’s a fairly big one; we’ll add photos to the website, soon.

Once her wound has healed a bit more, she’ll have her spa day and catch up with basic care needs. At two, she’s due for her first dental; her hooves aren’t terrible, but need a trim. All the while, we’ll be getting to know her better, and once healed and ready, she’ll be available for adoption.

In just the past two days, we’ve received calls to help eight more horses. Before we can support any more, we need to assure we have the resources we need. That’s where our Rainy Day Fund comes in. Your support helps ensure these seven have everything they need, and allows us to show up for horses-in-need, no matter how the year unfolds.

You can make a big difference by choosing a horse and sponsoring them with a small monthly gift in their honor. Even $5 or $10 a month (about the cost of skipping one coffee run) adds up to meaningful support for horses who need it most.

Just imagine the impact if every one of our followers gave a little each month to help horses in need. We’re incredibly grateful to those of you who already do; you truly make this work possible.

If you’d like to join the team and sponsor a horse, you can learn more about our sponsorship program here. And if you have questions or want to talk through the options, feel free to give us a call 916-520-4223 or send us an email and we’ll be happy to chat.

Saturday, March 21

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