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Meet the Heart Behind the Work
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
Behind every horse story is a group of individuals who chose to show up and help make it possible. Our volunteers are at the heart of that work, bringing compassion, consistency, and care to everything they do. As the saying goes, “Volunteers are love in motion.”
In this spotlight, we’re celebrating three of those people whose time, heart, and dedication are making a real difference.
Meet Lisa M.!
AAE Volunteer for 8 years!
What do you do as an AAE Volunteer?
I have been volunteering on the Saturday morning Barn shift, helping out with orientation, tours, and bar duties at Boots and Bling. My husband, Charlie, and I have helped out with a few special project days when the property was first being developed.
What do you love about AAE and/or volunteering at AAE?
There are many things I love about AAE, I treasure all the friends I have made and the happiness I feel when a rescue goes to their forever home. I also love my Saturday peeps!!
Who is your favorite AAE horse and why?
My favorite is Wylie. I also loved all of Sophia’s sweet kisses. Wylie is such a goof, and his green slobber is the best 
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Meet Angela F.!
AAE Volunteer for 9 years!
What do you do as an AAE Volunteer?
I’m part of the Saturday morning crew; I feed, give meds, do plenty of mucking, and sometimes groom, too. I often help with treatments and wound care, and occasionally do small repairs on damaged fences and hoses. For my day job, I’m an architect, so I’ve also worked on the permit drawings for each new structure, most recently the new barn.
What do you love about AAE and/or volunteering at AAE?
Getting to know many of the horses, learning bits of their personalities and watching them hang out in the pastures. Caring for each of them is always interesting and a little different each time, and I usually learn something new. We also have some wonderful people, and it’s reassuring to see how much energy and time everyone is willing to put in here – at the end of the shift, I’m always glad I came out.
Who is your favorite AAE horse and why?
Danny was my favorite – he gave the best hugs by resting his chin on my shoulder and just staying there a while; he really enjoyed the attention and he’d give his special hugs to anyone who spent much time with him. I liked Sophia a lot too, glad she recently found a good home. Now I’m partial to Jengo – he’s mellow, playful, and such a handsome fellow.
Meet Tiffany M.!
What do you do as an AAE Volunteer?
Saturday AM barn duties and occasional shift lead.
What do you love about AAE and/or volunteering at AAE?
I love seeing the transformation of these beautiful creatures. When we help them trust us and our love for them, it’s just truly amazing. It’s always bittersweet to see the adoptions. On the one hand I love them and want to see them each week, but on the other it’s very fulfilling to see them go to a loving forever home too.
Who is your favorite AAE horse and why?
That’s a hard question, I love them all, even the difficult ones! Right now, I do have a soft spot for Abbie, the mini donkey. Every week, I threaten my husband that I’m sure she’d fit in my little car, and I’m bringing her home to live in the backyard!
Chilly Pepper – MORE MATCHING FUNDS AVAILABLE!!! Donkeys are coming!!!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
ANOTHER UPDATE – GREAT NEWS!! – We now only need $2480 for the 2nd part of this fundraiser to do the first repairs on the truck. Thanks to y’all coming up with enough funds for the initial $2500 match, the Donkeys are coming and our beautiful Angel is keeping her word and matching the next $2500 that is donated.
Our donor said if y’all can get the Mama’s home, she is willing to MATCH UP TO ANOTHER $2500 so I can get the initial truck repair done. We still need to fix the nursery barn roof and one of the hay barns from the storm damage. Our vet bill is most likely going to be about $2000. All 6 Colts are gelded!!! Woohoo!! Sadly, we incurred some unexpected costs with Grandma Gracie.
| As always, unexpected medical related expenses pop up when you least expect them. We had some excitement/drama as one of the colts, the beautiful Cochise, ended up with some complications from his gelding. He is expected to heal completely, although it was quite scary. |
Our beautiful Grandma Gracie is now running free in Heaven. Although this hit me even harder than I ever thought possible, I am so grateful to All of you, and to God for giving her the time she had with us.
She spent her last weeks wandering free in the front acres in the yard with the donkeys, Feather and the miniatures. They all were a big pain in the butt as they followed us everywhere and did their best to HELP with each and every project. She ACTUALLY TROTTED around with Feather 3 different times. She was so proud and oh so fast, (not really fast – but she certainly thought so), and definitely oh so proud. She was the happiest and most “at peace” animal I have ever had the privilege to care for. I still can’t stop crying.
So Gracie’s last weeks were the happiest she had been in I don’t know how long. Sadly there are always “end of life” costs, and laying her to rest was another unexpected cost, but again I am beyond grateful we had her.
Look at her “before” photo. She was so sad and in so much pain. You can clearly see how much better she was doing and feeling. She never really did “feel bad”, her organs simply started failing from her age and the horrors she had survived. When she left, her coat was soft and shiny and she had the most peaceful look in her eyes. Her body was just exhausted and Doc said she was like a thousand years old and it happens. She laid down and quietly left this earth to fly free in heaven. THANK YOU for giving her that love and joy in her last few months!!!
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Millions of donkeys slaughtered for the trade in hides for China Thursday, 26 June 2025 By The Brussels Times with Belga Millions of donkeys slaughtered for the trade in hides for China © Wikimedia Commons.
| Almost 6 million donkeys are slaughtered each year for their hides, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine, and the figure could rise to 7 million by 2027, according to the NGO Donkey Sanctuary. The British NGO is calling for a ‘moratorium’ on this trade, which is decimating the species in Africa in particular. Donkey hides are exported to China to make a traditional remedy known as ejiao, used to improve blood circulation, slow down ageing, and stimulate libido and fertility. Once reserved for emperors, this product is now popular with the Chinese middle class and represents a market worth more than $5 billion (about €4.5 billion). To fuel this trade, some 5.9 million donkeys are slaughtered globally each year, and this figure could reach 6.8 million by 2027.
Angel Donor stated that if we can raise enough funds for the matching $2500 donation she is willing to do, once this is finished and the Pregnant Mamas and their babies are safe, SHE WILL DO ANOTHER MATCH so we can have enough funds to fix the truck and start the barn repairs.
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Chilly Pepper – 911 for 10 Donkey Lives: Can You Help? Approx 48 hours left
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
UPDATE – So Far we have raised $825 towards the matching $2500. We ONLY NEED another $1175 to procure the matching funds. I have until Sunday a.m. at 9 to commit to these precious lives. (Not the ones above – I still do not have any photos of the new Mamas whose lives are at risk.)
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Millions of donkeys slaughtered for the trade in hides for China Thursday, 26 June 2025 By The Brussels Times with Belga Millions of donkeys slaughtered for the trade in hides for China © Wikimedia Commons.
Almost 6 million donkeys are slaughtered each year for their hides, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine, and the figure could rise to 7 million by 2027, according to the NGO Donkey Sanctuary. The British NGO is calling for a ‘moratorium’ on this trade, which is decimating the species in Africa in particular. Donkey hides are exported to China to make a traditional remedy known as ejiao, used to improve blood circulation, slow down ageing, and stimulate libido and fertility. Once reserved for emperors, this product is now popular with the Chinese middle class and represents a market worth more than $5 billion (about €4.5 billion). To fuel this trade, some 5.9 million donkeys are slaughtered globally each year, and this figure could reach 6.8 million by 2027. Angel Donor stated that if we can raise enough funds for the matching $2500 donation she is willing to do, once this is finished and the Pregnant Mamas and their babies are safe, SHE WILL DO ANOTHER MATCH so we can have enough funds to fix the truck and start the barn repairs.
On a MUCH HAPPIER note, our Angel Donor said if we can get the 1st funds matched, she will do another $2500 matching funds to help get the truck and trailer repaired and possible the barns fixed as well. So once step at a time, and I am praying we get the 1st Match!
| Truck still needs 2 MAJOR repairs. So as of now it is sitting in the driveway. The parts for the first repair are ordered, and the estimate is $1940. This is absolutely critical as it is the Charge Air Cooler that needs replaced. Without this repair, the turbo will overheat and destroy the engine.
6. The 2nd Repair is the most expensive, but I have a bit of time to get that done. 7. The stock trailer decided to not raise or lower, and I need to take it in as soon as the 1st truck repair is finished. We will have to find a way to get it up on the truck, most likely with a tractor.
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Due to a typo, we are short $1090 to finish matching funds and the new $500 matching funds for the extra $1000 needed to purchase these kids.
We are short $590 for the matching funds, which means we are basically short $1180 for the fund raiser. This means we can only get 1/2 a load of hay. We definitely need a whole load.
| THE BAD NEWS – When I was contacted about these 3 boys, there was a typo in the amount of the bail. The total was $2950, NOT the $1950 we fundraised for. |
| The $5000 was $2000 for the horses, $1000 for vetting and gelding these 3 and $2000 for a load of hay. |
So we still need the $590 for the 1st matching funds.
We have ANOTHER Angel who stepped up and is offering to match $500 to raise the additional $1000 I had to pay to save these kids. When you add up bail, paperwork and transporting with these hideous fuel prices, it is still not an unreasonable amount to spend to save 3 horses.
So the total needed altogether for 1 load of hay, bail and transport for these 3 studs, vetting and getting them gelded is $1090. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to save these precious lives. This has been one for the books with the additional stress, and I am so grateful they will not face being butchered alive.
| For those of you are skeptical, like I am, I actually did see the invoice for these horses and the total was supposed to be $2950. |
Please help now and share far and wide!!’
THANK YOU from all the critters!!
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Chilly Pepper – Another 911 in the midde of this one. 10 lives at stake. 5 very pregnant donkeys
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
ANOTHER 911 for 5 Mama Donkeys. I HAVE NOT SEEN THE NEW DONKEYS. These pictures ABOVE are ones you previously saved. We have until Sunday evening to make this happen!
We need to raise about $5000 to get these TEN lives saved. I have not seen the mamas, but were told they will most likely be foaling in the next month or two. This INCLUDES DELIVERY which is huge as fuel prices are insane right now and climbing higher almost every day. It is also wonderful as the truck is still not able to haul until repairs are done.
| We do have another Angel stepping up who says she will match up to $2500!!! Let’s save these Mama’s!! |
As far as the issues below, the one hay barn has been fixed, and we ended up with a much bigger load of hay than I was thinking. You are looking at about $4000 worth of hay, and I was budgeting for about half that. I am also thanking God that our hay guy is amazing!!!
Doc laid down 6 colts for gelding yesterday. Boy were they a rowdy bunch. Colts 2, Gate – 0, one panel – 0
However, minus the bent gate and panel, everything went great. The kids are doing well and no injuries. However, that will be another nice chunk of a vet bill, lol.
| So as usual, never a dull moment. For folks that don’t know, Google Donkeys killed for hides and you will see the horror in the numbers. |
Someone is trying to test my Faith. I know God has this, and I have faith in my Chilly Pepper Family to help us get this done. However, we have been slammed with emergencies all at once and I sincerely need your help!!
| 1. Honey Bandit was in a scuffle and injured during the storm and is most likely needing xrays on his shoulder. He seems to be feeling a bit better.
2. Grandma Gracie decided to split her head open above her eye. It was a decent gash and looked pretty dramatic. Had to call Doc on that one, but all is well and she is healing with zero damage to her eye. She is trotting around the yard like a little princess. Her eye is much better and she has been having a blast playing in the yard. 3. We had a serious wind storm which blew off most of the barn roof. Waiting for an estimate. It appears that alot of the metal roofing and possibly some plywood will have to be replaced. Right now it is kind of deadly if it comes off the rest of the way, so we cowboyed up and used the heavy duty tied down straps to hold it in place until it is safe to remove it. 4. Storm tore apart our small hay shelter. Estimate for that is $450 – YAYYYY REPAIRS COMPLETED. Also completed repairs on the other barn I didn’t know was damaged. 5. Truck needs 2 MAJOR repairs. So as of now it is sitting in the driveway. The parts for the first repair are ordered, and the estimate is $1940. This is absolutely critical as it is the Charge Air Cooler that needs replaced. Without this repair, the turbo will overheat and destroy the engine. 6. The 2nd Repair is the most expensive, but I have a bit of time to get that done. It is the Inner Timing Cover and the estimates are $5000 – $7000. This is the one I was trying to avoid and they did the outer seal but it did not work. It is estimated as 17 +/- hours of labor, which is why it is so expensive. Depending on where it is done, there is a 3 year warranty for parts AND LABOR, which is pretty rare to have the labor covered as well.
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I simply HAVE to have a running truck and trailer to operate this rescue. All of our equipment is old, but we have cared for it diligently. Sometimes equipment just needs some love, and mine is screaming for help!!
| The good news is y’all covered the $2300 vet bill I just paid off, and the load of hay that is coming this week. THANK YOU!! |
Doc is scheduled to come out in May and we have 6 kids to geld.
I won’t lose my Faith, and even though there is alot going on right now, I know we can “git ‘er done”.
Due to a typo, we are short $1090 to finish matching funds and the new $500 matching funds for the extra $1000 needed to purchase these kids.
We are short $590 for the matching funds, which means we are basically short $1180 for the fund raiser. This means we can only get 1/2 a load of hay. We definitely need a whole load.
| THE BAD NEWS – When I was contacted about these 3 boys, there was a typo in the amount of the bail. The total was $2950, NOT the $1950 we fundraised for. |
| The $5000 was $2000 for the horses, $1000 for vetting and gelding these 3 and $2000 for a load of hay.
So we still need the $590 for the 1st matching funds We have ANOTHER Angel who stepped up and is offering to match $500 to raise the additional $1000 I had to pay to save these kids. When you add up bail, paperwork and transporting with these hideous fuel prices, it is still not an unreasonable amount to spend to save 3 horses. So the total needed altogether for 1 load of hay, bail and transport for these 3 studs, vetting and getting them gelded is $1090. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to save these precious lives. This has been one for the books with the additional stress, and I am so grateful they will not face being butchered alive. For those of you are skeptical, like I am, I actually did see the invoice for these horses and the total was supposed to be $2950. Please help now and share far and wide!! |
THANK YOU from all the critters!!
Please help and share far and wide.
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A Big Weekend Ahead!
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
Some updates are too exciting not to share a little early.
In the very near future, four of our horses will be heading out to begin their next chapters in two wonderful homes.
As we prepare to say send them off to their forevers, we’re reminded again that these transitions don’t happen overnight, and they don’t happen alone. It takes time, care, and a community willing to stand behind every step of the process.
There’s something special about seeing horses not just find homes, but find the right homes, together.
Soon, two pairs of horses will head home, and we couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead.
BELLES + SKEETER
Belles and Skeeter very kind and easy-going mid-teens mare who came to us underweight. She’s been steadily gaining strength and confidence with care.
Skeeter, a stray who went unclaimed, started out a bit unsure of the world, but day by day, his confidence has grown, and his sweet, playful personality has really come through.
Now, these two are heading home together. They are ready to keep building on the progress they’ve made with their new family.
MILLIE + TORI
Millie came to AAE with six other horses from a neglect case. She was thin, sore, and struggling, with hooves that needed extensive rehabilitation. Her recovery hasn’t been easy, but with time, patience, and a lot of care, she’s more comfortable, more relaxed, and starting to enjoy life again.
Tori, who came from the same group, has come a long way, as well. With good nutrition, she’s gained weight, and her hooves also needed extensive hoof rehab. She also recovered from a pasture injury.
This duo has been part of the same story from the beginning, and now, they’ll get to continue it side by side in their new home.
Getting a horse from intake to adoption takes a steady investment of time, care, and resources. Fortunately, our Boots and Bling event is a big help!
Chilly Pepper – 12 Hours left and we need $1625 and I have to say Yes or No tomorrow at 9 a.m.
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
We have 12 hours and 31 minutes to raise the $1625 to save these horses.
| I have to know by tomorrow at 9 a.m. if we can say Yes or they load up. |
| We need $ for bail, transport, vetting and for gelding. We also need another load of hay. |
I have an amazing Angel who said “YES, SAVE THEM”, AND is offering TO MATCH EACH AND EVERY DOLLAR UP TO $2500.
We need to make those funds by Saturday. That will pay to save them, get them home, gelded and order a load of hay!!
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Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – UPDATE on the NV Studs – Good news and bad news
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
1st the Good News – I have committed to the 3 NV colts and they are not going to ship to slaughter.
Due to a typo, we are short $1090 to finish matching funds and the new $500 matching funds for the extra $1000 needed to purchase these kids.
| We are short $590 for the matching funds, which means we are basically short $1180 for the fund raiser. This means we can only get 1/2 a load of hay. We definitely need a whole load. |
THE BAD NEWS – When I was contacted about these 3 boys, there was a typo in the amount of the bail. The total was $2950, NOT the $1950 we fundraised for.Another Call, another deadline. Can we commit before Saturday morning? These beautiful boys are fresh off the NV range and need your help now!!
The $5000 was $2000 for the horses, $1000 for vetting and gelding these 3 and $2000 for a load of hay.
So we still need the $590 for the 1st matching funds.
We have ANOTHER Angel who stepped up and is offering to match $500 to raise the additional $1000 I had to pay to save these kids. When you add up bail, paperwork and transporting with these hideous fuel prices, it is still not an unreasonable amount to spend to save 3 horses.
| So the total needed altogether for 1 load of hay, bail and transport for these 3 studs, vetting and getting them gelded is $1090. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to save these precious lives. This has been one for the books with the additional stress, and I am so grateful they will not face being butchered alive. |
For those of you are skeptical, like I am, I actually did see the invoice for these horses and the total was supposed to be $2950.
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Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – CLOCK IS TICKING 45 HOURS until they ship. Fresh off the NV range, will you SAVE them??
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
Another Call, another deadline. Can we commit before Saturday morning? These beautiful boys are fresh off the NV range and need your help now!!
| MATCHING FUNDS OFFER!!! – I have an amazing Angel who said YES, save them, AND is offering TO MATCH EACH AND EVERY DOLLAR UP TO $2500. |
Again we are the ONLY rescue being offered a chance to save them. It is All of them or none of them. So I say ALL OF THEM!!!!
We need $ for bail, transport, vetting and for gelding. We also need another load of hay.
| I have an amazing Angel who said “YES, SAVE THEM”, AND is offering TO MATCH EACH AND EVERY DOLLAR UP TO $2500. |
We need to make those funds by Saturday. That will pay to save them, get them home, gelded and order a load of hay!
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Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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A dangerous proposal just resurfaced.
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
For the second year in a row, a dangerous provision has reappeared in the President’s budget proposal.
If enacted, the FY27 budget language could open the door to outcomes for wild horses and burros that Americans overwhelmingly oppose:
- Allow the transfer of wild horses to foreign countries, including those with active slaughter industries
- Remove the long-standing ban on the killing of healthy wild horses and burros
TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to reject this proposal →
This should alarm everyone who cares about the future of America’s wild herds, Meredith. Last year, advocates like you helped stop similar language from moving forward. Together, we made it clear: the American public does not support slaughter, and we do not support sending wild horses out of the country to face uncertain and inhumane outcomes.
Now, the threat is back. And once again, Congress needs to hear from you.
AWHC is already working alongside partners at Animal Welfare Institute and bipartisan champions in Congress to ensure these protections are restored. But public pressure will be critical to winning this fight again.
The solution is not mass removal or slaughter. It’s humane fertility control, paired with responsible stewardship of our public lands — an approach that is proven, cost-effective, and scalable.
| TAKE ACTION |
We’ve done this before — and we can do it again.
Thank you for standing with America’s wild horses and burros,
American Wild Horse Conservation
This is the moment
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
The first roundups of 2026 have already taken place.
Wild horses have been captured.
Families broken apart.
Operations carried out with little time for the public to respond.
And now, a far larger number are still ahead. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to remove 14,830 wild horses and burros this year—many immediately after foaling season, when families are most vulnerable.
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Because once large-scale roundups begin, they move fast: Helicopters push horses to exhaustion as they chase them for miles, foals struggle to keep up, and horses of all ages lose their freedom forever.
That’s why AWHC exists, Meredith. We are:
On the Ground: Deploying observers to document roundups and expose the truth
In the Courts: Challenging unlawful actions and fighting for stronger protections
On the Range: Expanding humane fertility control to prevent future roundups
In Washington: Advocating for policy reforms that end this broken system
This work is urgent. And it’s happening right now. But it depends on the support of people who refuse to look away. Because what happens next—for this generation of wild horses—is still being decided.
Will you make a donation to power our work?
| DONATE NOW |
With gratitude,
American Wild Horse Conservation
Foaling season has begun
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
Right now, across the American West, new life is taking its first steps.
Foals are being born on the range—staying close to their mothers, learning how to move with the herd, experiencing their first days of freedom.
This should be a season of hope. But this year, it isn’t.
Because even before foaling season began, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) quietly carried out multiple “emergency” roundups—removing wild horses with little notice and limited oversight from the public lands they call home.
And now, a much larger wave is coming. The federal government’s 2026 plan calls for 14,830 wild horses and burros to be removed from the range this year.
| PROTECT WILD HORSES → |
Foals will be born into active roundup zones, pregnant mares are at risk of being chased and captured, and families could be separated during the most vulnerable moment of their lives
We’ve already seen how this plays out. That’s why AWHC is already in the fight—right now:
- Documenting roundups the public is meant to miss
- Challenging unlawful removals in court
- Pressuring the government for transparency and accountability
- Expanding humane fertility control to stop this cycle at its source
But this work only continues with support from people like you, Meredith.
| DONATE NOW |
Because every foal born this season deserves the chance to grow up wild—not be swept into a broken system before their life has even begun.
With gratitude,
American Wild Horse Conservation
Chilly Pepper – It’s a Race against the clock. Only 89 minutes left!!!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
89 minutes and counting and we ONLY NEED $655 to cover the balance of the hauling etc.
We are so very close. I only need to send the balance of $655 and these horses will be coming to Chilly Pepper.
| Thank you for your love and support and PLEASE let’s finish this so the horses can come home. Y’all Rock! |
| I am beginning to think if we cannot save 4 horses, that maybe the writing is on the wall and it is time to hang it up. It is beyond draining to always need to raise more funds, and if we cannot save these precious kids, I guess this might mean it’s coming to an end???? The economy is horrible, and fuel prices make these rescues even more costly. I guess it comes down to – WHAT ARE THEIR LIVES WORTH? I have been doing this for over 20 years and it literally sucks the life out of you. Maybe it is just time to say “I can’t”. You tell me. |
Just wanted to make sure y’all knew they were safe even though the fund raising wasn’t completed.
THANK YOU from all the critters!!
Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – YOU DID IT!! Horses are paid for.
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
| We made it. Payment has been sent and the horses are bailed and should be heading to Chilly Pepper tomorrow. |
Thank you so much. It was down to the wire and y’all came through.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Prayers answered.
THANK YOU from all the critters!! |
Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – 36.5 HOURS LEFT – Clock is ticking on 3 stallions and a Pregnant Mare!!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
FIVE MORE KIDS NEED HELP ASAP!
| I literally just got another 911 call for ANOTHER 5 more lives. I was told these kids were in a group of 10. The other 5 were sold to a kill buyer and have already shipped. |
Today we were given the chance to help out the remaining 3 very wild stallions and the Pregnant Mama. So not only 5 on Saturday, but ANOTHER 5 lives need IMMEDIATE HELP!
| I need to say YES in less than 37 hours. I have to commit by 9 a.m. on Friday morning. With a total of 10 new horses in one week, I need to order another load of hay, and the vet bill is going to be very big with the special needs mare we just got and to geld all the stallions. |
Everyone is always angry about having to pull them from the slaughter pens, and we have the chance to keep them home in Nevada. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not let them down.
| I know I am wound right now. It is alot, but I need y’all to help me save them. |
I KNOW WE CAN DO THIS. The goal is $8000 so we can responsibly say YES, order another load of hay, feed all the new kids and get the needed medical done. This will also cover getting them delivered to Chilly Pepper, so that is also a big win.
These kids are young, so once they have some training we should be able to adopt them out. In the meantime, THEY NEED HELP NOW!!!
| Just wanted to make sure y’all knew they were safe even though the fund raising wasn’t completed. |
THANK YOU from all the critters!!
Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – QUICK UPDATE – The Kids are Here. Doc is coming tomorrow??? Please help!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
| Meet the FIVE new kids……. Thank you to everyone who has helped so far. |
All the kids made it here safe and sound.
As you can see, there is some serious work to be done on the “2”. Both need their feet done, and if I can raise enough funds I really want to get xrays of Chiquita’s feet. I have never ever seen a neck so large. With the condition of her feet, it would be wonderful to be able to get some xrays of her hooves to see where her coffin bones are.
| Grandma Gracie says “thank you”. She already went through the last $800 plus load of feed. She is basically living off grain. She still looks so sad but she has the brightest, calmest happiest eyes I have ever seen. Her light literally shines out of those beautiful eyes. Her coat is starting to get shiny and soft, instead of feeling like a brillo pad. |
| Please know how much your love and support matters. I imagine Chiquita’s care could be a bit spendy to start with. I know she needs farrier care immediately and I really want those xrays. |
Just wanted to make sure y’all knew they were safe even though the fund raising wasn’t completed.
THANK YOU from all the critters!!
Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – Frantic Friday – We need YOUR HELP to pick up 5, yes FIVE mustangs this weekend!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
Today turned into Frantic Friday. We need to get all 5 of these mustangs to Chilly Pepper by tomorrow.
Dakota’s surgery went very well. The good news is that we ONLY have about $1500 left on the vet bill. That is important as Doc has to come out on Monday for the new kids coming into NV. We need to get this bill wrapped up asap so we can get the vetting done on Monday.
There are Five Mustangs who need you now!! Amazing news – 3 of them have their Transport, Vetting and Paperwork sponsored. We just need to pay off the old vet bill, and cover the costs for the other special needs kids. We will need to get more hay ASAP, (different kinds for the special needs kids) We need funds for immediate farrier care for the new kids and Tuesday is Hoofer Day with the drafts also getting their much needed trims. It won’t be cheap, but is so necessary.
| I am not excited about adding 5 more mouths to feed, but these kids needed us asap due to some serious health issues with the amazing folks who had been caring for them. |
Thank you for all you do, and once again I am asking for serious help to make sure we can get these kids here now. This was a very last-minute rescue and they need help now!!!
THANK YOU from all the critters!! Please help and share far and wide.
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Sponsor Spotlight: Celebrating One of Our Incredible Partners
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
As this year’s Boots and Bling draws near, we’re thrilled to share the final feature in our 2025 event Sponsor Spotlight series! We are so thankful for the generosity and support of our sponsors. Because of you, our horses receive the care, safety, and second chances they deserve every day.
Now, we’re excited to introduce our March Sponsor Spotlight!
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:
What inspires you to be a Boots and Bling sponsor?
Our family has a long and loving connection to horses, and this is a passion project for my mother.
What else do you want people to know about you?
Preferred Builders Inc. was founded on a simple but powerful idea: to bring exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful design to our community—without compromising affordability. From day one, our mission has been to deliver high-quality construction with integrity, precision, and care. With over 32 years of experience serving Northern California, we have built a reputation for creating spaces that reflect each client’s unique lifestyle, vision, and needs. We believe successful projects are built on more than materials and plans—they are built on trust, communication, and a shared commitment to excellence. Construction is about more than building structures; it’s about creating homes.
Whether we are constructing a new custom residence, remodeling a kitchen, or expanding a living space, every project begins with listening. We take the time to understand your goals, then combine skilled craftsmanship, durable materials, and proven building practices to bring that vision to life. From concept to completion, our team works collaboratively with owners to ensure transparency, efficiency, and attention to detail at every stage. We remain committed to staying on schedule, within budget, and aligned with your expectations, making the building experience seamless and rewarding. At Preferred Builders Inc., quality construction is not just what we do, it’s who we are. Your project deserves nothing less than our very best.
Make Your Mark at Boots and Bling 2026
There’s still time to be part of the magic!
We’re inviting individuals, families, friend groups, and businesses of all sizes to sign on as sponsors for Boots and Bling 2026. The event will be held on Saturday, May 16 at the Folsom Community Center.
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities, from established packages to custom options if you’d like to create something unique. Sponsorships help underwrite the event so that more of the funds raised go directly to care for horses, while also strengthening the compassionate community that makes this work possible.
With just two months to go, now is the perfect time to jump in…especially with early bird pricing for the Herd Sponsorship (table for 8) available through April 3.
To view our established packages, visit our event platform here. Once there, click the blue “Tickets” button to review the packages and make your selection.
If you have any questions please reach out to our Boots and Bling event team and someone will be in touch soon: bootsandbling@allaboutequine.
Ooops! We forgot some Boots and Bling info!
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
Hey Ya’all,
So, it turns out we got a little too excited announcing ticket sales and forgot a couple tiny details for the in-person event (like… when and where).
Let’s try that again…
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 4pm
Location: Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St, Folsom, CA
Now we’re officially ready for you.
Grab your early bird tickets today!
Boots and Bling event is more than just a fun night out, it’s an opportunity for the community to come together and support the horses who depend on us great cause. By attending, you’ll be helping the horses at All About Equine Animal Rescue. This event promises to be an exciting night with great company, and by joining in, you’ll be contributing to the welfare of these amazing animals. Get your tickets now and be a part of this special evening, knowing you’re making a difference.
Boots and Bling individual tickets are officially on sale today, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Every ticket helps power AAE’s rescue efforts, giving horses-in-need a second chance at safety, care, and a brighter future.
Your ticket includes a delicious BBQ dinner, the chance to see the virtual auction items in person, and the opportunity to join the excitement of our live dessert auction (a fan-favorite part of the evening)!
Early Bird pricing is available for two weeks only, until April 3 at 11:59pm PT. Don’t miss your chance to grab discounted tickets! Be sure to secure your savings now.
Planning to attend with friends? Purchase your tickets together so we can seat your group at the same table. And if you’re gathering seven friends (plus you), consider purchasing a sponsor table! You don’t have to be a business to sponsor. It’s simply a great way to reserve a table for your group while making an even bigger impact for the horses.
Dust off your boots, bring your friends, and join us for a night of great food, fun, and community — all for the horses. We can’t wait to see you there!
Boots and Bling Tickets on Sale TODAY!
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
Boots and Bling event is more than just a fun night out, it’s an opportunity for the community to come together and support the horses who depend on us great cause. By attending, you’ll be helping the horses at All About Equine Animal Rescue. This event promises to be an exciting night with great company, and by joining in, you’ll be contributing to the welfare of these amazing animals. Get your tickets now and be a part of this special evening, knowing you’re making a difference.
Boots and Bling individual tickets are officially on sale today, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Every ticket helps power AAE’s rescue efforts, giving horses-in-need a second chance at safety, care, and a brighter future.
Your ticket includes a delicious BBQ dinner, the chance to see the virtual auction items in person, and the opportunity to join the excitement of our live dessert auction (a fan-favorite part of the evening)!
Early Bird pricing is available for two weeks only, until April 3 at 11:59pm PT. Don’t miss your chance to grab discounted tickets! Be sure to secure your savings now.
Planning to attend with friends? Purchase your tickets together so we can seat your group at the same table. And if you’re gathering seven friends (plus you), consider purchasing a sponsor table! You don’t have to be a business to sponsor. It’s simply a great way to reserve a table for your group while making an even bigger impact for the horses.
Dust off your boots, bring your friends, and join us for a night of great food, fun, and community — all for the horses. We can’t wait to see you there!