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New Beginning – Our Final December Story

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Today is the final day to make a tax-deductible year-end gift that directly rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes horses-in-need.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared so many stories; each one a reminder of why this work matters and how much is possible when a community comes together. This year, because of you, horses arrived frightened, hungry, and unsure — and left healthy, cared for, and ready for a future they never thought possible. We’ve truly enjoyed bringing these stories to you, and today, we’re sharing the final one of the series.

As we turn the page on this year, there’s no pause in the need. Tomorrow, we step into 2026, and with it comes the same promise we make every day: to be ready when horses need us. Preparing for a new year means ensuring we have the resources to say “yes” to the next call, the next emergency, and the next horse with nowhere else to turn.

Your support makes that possible, not just for the horses you’ve met this month, but for every horse still to come.

Thank you for being part of these stories, and for helping us prepare for the year ahead.

ROSALIE & EDDIE

On Monday, two more new horses arrived at AAE, two sweet oldies, Rosalie and Eddie (black), and with them comes a difficult story. A reminder we have to make difficult decisions our of love, responsibility, and choosing what’s best, even when it’s incredibly hard.

Eddie and Rosalie have been together for a decade. So far, they are gentle, well-mannered horses who have been loved. Their family spent the last couple years trying to rehome them, but without success. We hear this often, and sadly, most, if not all, rescues and sanctuaries are full and unable to take in more horses.

As life circumstances shifted with family health and financial issues, the family found themselves unable to provide the time, physical care, and financial support the horses needed. Despite their best efforts, Eddie and Rosalie began to decline. Knowing the horses were in poor condition, and with nowhere else to turn, the family reached out to AAE in a moment of true desperation, driven by concern for the animals they love.

Sometimes, despite careful planning and the best intentions, life throws a curveball. In those moments, the most loving thing we can do is ask for help. Choosing to let go so an animal can receive better care is not a failure; it is a selfless act, and sadly, help isn’t always there when we need it.

By entrusting Eddie and Rosalie to AAE, their family made the difficult but compassionate decision to put the horses’ needs first. Now safe with us, Eddie and Rosalie are beginning a new chapter, one focused on healing, comfort, and hope.

Yesterday was a vet/dental/farrier day with Dr. Stolba, and both had blood drawn to get a baseline on their health. Eddie was able to get much needed dental care, vaccines, and a microchip. This ol’ guy needs all the help he can get chewing and processing feed. There wasn’t much to do for his ol’ front (anterior) teeth. Rosalie’s condition is a bit more concerning. She’s so thin, we need to wait for her to gain a bit of weight and stabilize a bit. Hopefully, she’ll be ready by next month’s vet/dental/farrier day. Lab results were close to normal for both, and not unexpected considering their condition.

As we look ahead to a new year, their arrival is a reminder of why community matters so much. Every horse who comes through our gates relies on people like you, not only in moments of crisis, but throughout their journey to recovery.

If you’re able, please consider making a donation to support Eddie, Rosalie, and every horse who may come through our doors in the year ahead. Your generosity helps transform desperate moments into new beginnings. New year. New hope. And new chances for horses who need them most.

Please consider making your gift before midnight tonight. Your support ensures that no horse has to wait for care, safety, or hope.

A year-end gift made today directly supports the horses still waiting for their next chapter, like Eddie and Rosalie, and helps ensure we are ready when the next call comes and another horse needs a place to land.

Thank you for being such an important part of this work. Your compassion and commitment make these stories possible, and we are deeply honored to stand alongside you in this life-saving mission, one that offers the greatest gift of all: a second chance.

Give now – end the year by changing a life.

December Snapshot

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

December has been a full and meaningful month at AAE, one filled with powerful stories, busy days in the barn, and the joy and excitement that come with the holiday season. As the year comes to a close, we wanted to share a few updates as we look ahead to the new year together.

In this roundup, you’ll find an update on a new horse who arrived just last week, along with information about upcoming volunteer opportunities in the new year. Whether you’ve been part of the AAE family for years or are thinking about getting involved for the first time, there are many ways to connect, through volunteer orientation, barn tours to learn more about our work, and more. We’re so grateful to be heading into the new year with you by our side.

CALLISTA

Last week, we welcomed a new mare to AAE after receiving a call from the county asking for our help. She came to us from a cruelty case and is believed to be a late-teen to 20 year old Off-Track Thoroughbred. Her lip tattoo isn’t fully legible, so we need to find time to do some research. (If anyone is good at researching lip tattoos AND has time to search, we’d love some help). She arrived very thin and has a small, chronic wound on her leg, but thanks to law enforcement, she’s now safe and receiving the care she needs. Today, she’ll have a follow-up veterinary exam after the county’s initial assessment, and she will also see the farrier as we begin her path toward healing.

So far, Callista seems to be a sweet, willing mare, and once she finishes her QT, we’ll start digging deeper to get to know her. In the meantime, she can settle in and enjoy some good groceries and while she’s on her healing journey.

Even as the year comes to a close, the calls for help don’t stop. As we look ahead to 2026, we must be ready to continue caring for the horses already in our barn while preparing for the many others who will need us in the months ahead.

We can’t do this without you, and there’s no better time to give than now. The New Year is just around the corner, and together, we can meet it ready to help.

Make My Year End Gift Now

 

Small in Size, Big in Heart

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

As the year winds down, our December Stories invite you to slow down with us and revisit the horses who made this year unforgettable. Today’s spotlight is on a charming pair who arrived as a team and reminded us how important friendship is. Meet Ginny and Abbie, two little ladies who arrived together and quickly stole our hearts.

GINNY + ABBIE

In May 2025, Ginny, a 24-year old mini horse, arrived at AAE alongside her best friend, Abbie, a 7-year old mini donkey. One of their humans faced a serious health crisis and keeping up with their care was physically challenging. Both girls have a history of laminitis and require thoughtful, specialized management, making their situation especially urgent. From the moment we met them, we were completely charmed by these two sweet minis, who with just a little encouragement, figured out how to climb into the “mini-van” and begin their next chapter with us.

Soon after arriving, Ginny and Abbie enjoyed their well-deserved spa days, getting caught up on hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and microchipping. After completing quarantine, they were introduced to life on the farm, settling in with the rest of our “littles.” Step by step, they joined the small-horse herd and have done wonderfully navigating all the activity and critters that make AAE home.

Ginny was initially a bit reserved with people, but she’s learning to trust and beginning to enjoy the company of her human friends.

Abbie, on the other hand, arrived with her big personality fully intact. She adores attention and makes fast friends wherever she goes. It’s safe to say both girls are loved by everyone who meets them.

If all continues to go well, Ginny and Abbie will remain at AAE as Residents. They’re perfectly suited to be gentle ambassadors, helping new volunteers learn and, potentially, representing AAE out in the community. These two little ladies have already made a big impact, and we’re so grateful they’re part of our family.

 

 

Finding Family and Joy

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

After sharing our adoptable horse of the month yesterday, we’re returning to our December stories. These are the journeys that shaped this year and the horses who remind us, day after day, why second chances matter. Jetta’s story is one of resilience, return, and finally finding her place. We couldn’t walk this road without you and our entire All About Equine herd beside us.

JETTA

Jetta came to All About Equine in April of 2015, transferred from another rescue after being part of a large-scale law enforcement intervention months earlier. Though still thin when she arrived, she immediately showed us who she was: a kind, affectionate mare who sought out human connection.

Soon after settling in, Jetta traveled to the Monty Roberts International Learning Center to serve as a project horse for students in one of their courses. But her plans changed quickly when it became clear she was expecting (unbeknown to us until then), and her foal would be arriving sooner rather than later. Jetta returned home just in time, and on April 18, 2015, she welcomed a handsome colt we named Willie.

When Willie was about six months old, the pair were adopted together, a happy chapter that seemed to promise stability at last. After Willie was weaned, Jetta was sent out for training to begin work under saddle. Not long after, we received a call asking for help bringing her home.

Communication with the trainer had broken down, and what we found when we arrived was devastating. Jetta had been severely neglected, again, and she was in worse condition than when arrived at AAE. The man claimed she was uncatchable, unsafe, and impossible to load. None of that was true. Within minutes, Jetta was calmly haltered, led, and loaded into the trailer. What stayed with us most was the emptiness in her eyes.

Once back at her adopter’s home, Jetta began healing, again. Over time, life shifted for her adopters: a divorce and moves we can’t fully account for. Eventually, finances made it impossible to keep two horses, and Jetta made her way back to us.

Despite everything she’s endured, Jetta remains the gentle, affectionate mare we met all those years ago. But once again, something feels missing. We estimate she’s around 18 now, and while she may never have returned to consistent training, we know she formed a special bond with someone at her boarding facility who doted on her and helped her continue moving forward. Jetta thrives on attention and enjoys grooming sessions. She’s easy to halter, lead, and generally cooperative with hoof care, though her hind feet could be challenging at times.

Not long after her return, Jetta developed a huge hind hoof abscess that opened and explained the prior hind hoof issues. Relief wasn’t immediate; it was large and tender, and healing took time. Shortly after, another large, deep abscess appeared in her chest. It required patience and daily treatments before it finally opened, then follow-up vet care. (We will spare you the photos, as it was not a pretty sight.) Once both issues resolved, the change in Jetta was unmistakable. She grew more comfortable, her weight rebounded, and her spirit lifted.

And then, just when it felt like she’d truly turned a corner, the perfect family came along. Jetta was welcomed into a loving home where she now shares life with a new companion, Storm. Together, they rotate through peaceful pastures nestled in the foothills, they share a beautiful barn, and they have the best of everything. Jetta is finally enjoying the quiet consistency and beautiful life she has always deserved.

A Mother–Daughter Journey to Forever Homes

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Whether your day is starting slowly or already moving full steam ahead, take a breath and join us for today’s holiday story.

This month, we’re continuing our December tradition of reflecting on the horses who came into our lives, the adoptions that filled our hearts, and the milestones that made 2025 unforgettable.

At the center of it all is the same guiding belief: every horse deserves a fresh start.This morning, we’re delighted to share the next two stories that brightened our year.

SPRING 2024 SEIZURE GROUP UPDATE:

Part 4

Last week, we introduced you to the herd that arrived together in March 2024. Today, we’re catching up with two more of those familiar faces who have since found wonderful adoptive homes. And if you missed the herd’s full story, you can catch up on it here.

CLAIRE

When Claire first arrived with her filly, Coley, by her side, she carried herself like a horse who had learned to survive by staying alert. She watched every movement, every sound, deciding whether the world around her was safe. She wasn’t aggressive, just sensitive, protective, and slow to let her guard down.

With steady, gentle handling, Claire began to breathe again. She discovered that halters didn’t have to be frightening; she learned how to be patient with the farrier; and she realized that human company could be comforting rather than overwhelming. One of our favorite turning points was when she began meeting us at the pasture gate, no longer hesitant, but curious and ready for connection.

Claire could be easily startled by unfamiliar sights and sounds, but as her confidence grew, that reactivity softened. She proved to be a curious, willing mare who thrived when we moved at her pace. When introduced to a saddle pad, surcingle, and eventually a saddle, she took each new step in stride.

Over time, Claire blossomed into a sensitive and willing mare who simply needed someone who understood her pace. And now, she’s found exactly that in her new family. We’re so excited to see where this next chapter takes her, and we’re eager to hear her updates.

COLEY

Coley arrived small, bedraggled, and terrified of the world. She would tuck herself behind her mom or dart away the second a human looked her direction. She was all fear and instinct, a tiny filly trying to disappear.

Beneath that rough start was a spark just waiting to shine. Once she gained weight and found her feet, her personality came out in full force. She chased after her buddy Niko, investigated anything that caught her eye, and decided that humans weren’t so scary after all, especially when they brought friendly scratches.

It’s hard to believe she’s the same filly who once hid behind her mother. The shy, fragile youngster has grown into a shining, spirited girl with plenty of personality. This summer, Coley found her person: someone who went to great lengths to bring her home. Coley now lives on a ranch where she can grow up surrounded by love, wide-open spaces, and new equine friends.

As we look toward 2026, these daily stories allow us to look back together with gratitude while preparing our hearts for the stories still to come.

Your generosity is what turns possibility into reality. When you give, you offer horses a chance to find care, comfort, and a future worth stepping into.

Every gift, every share, and every act of kindness helps carry AAE into the new year with strength, stability, and hope, ensuring we’re ready for every horse who needs a second chance.

Thank you for being such an important part of our rescue family! Your compassion and dedication inspire us every day, and we are honored to have you as a partner in this life-saving work–work that gives the greatest gift: a second chance.

A decade of impact. A decade of freedom.

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

In the new year, all of us here at American Wild Horse Conservation will be celebrating a major milestone: Our 10-year anniversary.

Ten years of documenting roundups.
Ten years of exposing cruelty.
Ten years of protecting the freedom, safety, and dignity of America’s wild horses and burros.

And none of it would have been possible without you, Meredith.

What began as a small but determined group of advocates has grown into the largest wild horse protection organization in the country — a community of hundreds of thousands of people using their collective horse power to hold federal agencies accountable, advance humane solutions, and defend the herds we all cherish.

But as we look toward our 10th year, one truth has never been clearer: The fight for freedom isn’t over — it’s intensifying.

In 2026, the federal government is preparing for the largest planned roundup in U.S. history. Long-standing threats — slaughter pipelines, mass removals, and shrinking rangelands — demand more from us than ever before.

So our anniversary isn’t just a celebration. It’s a recommitment. A line in the sand.

A promise that in our next decade, we will build an even stronger, more strategic, and more powerful movement to protect every herd, every family band, and every inch of the public lands they call home.

You’ve been with us for the last decade. If you’re ready to stand with us for the next one, will you add your name so that we know that we have your support?

ADD YOUR NAME →

Your voice is the foundation of this movement. Together, we can show federal decision-makers that the public is united, organized, and unwavering in the fight to keep wild horses free.

Over the coming months, you’ll hear more about how we are scaling our efforts in AWHC’s next chapter — from expanded on-the-ground programs to national advocacy campaigns that elevate wild horses to the forefront of public policy.

But today, we simply want to say thank you. Your voice. Your compassion. Your support. That is what transformed a small effort into a national force for change.

Here’s to ten years of defending freedom — and to the next decade of progress we’ll build together.

With gratitude,
The AWHC Team

From Lost to Loved

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Each December, we take a moment to look back at the stories, moments, and milestones that shaped another year of rescue.

Throughout the month, you’ll continue to receive a daily glimpse into 2025: new arrivals, joyful adoptions, small-but-mighty breakthroughs (including a few with wagging tails), and the volunteers and supporters who make it all possible. These stories are a celebration of what we’ve accomplished together, because none of it happens without you.

And woven through every update is the same reminder: the greatest gift we can offer is a second chance.

CAYLEE

Caylee’s AAE story is short and sweet, just like she is.Her journey to AAE began in an unexpected place: wandering loose through the streets until law enforcement brought her to a local shelter. No one came to claim her, and with no safe place to land, she made her way to AAE in April 2025.

At first, Caylee wasn’t so sure about people. She was tricky to halter and quick to keep her distance. But once she settled in, that soft, gentle side appeared. With patience and consistency, she slowly let her guard down. Each session brought a little more trust, a little more confidence.

She received the care she needed (hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip), and she had a blood test for a pregnancy check to be safe. Thankfully, we ddn’t as “Who’s the daddy?”.

Caylee blossomed into a lovely, willing little mare. And it wasn’t long before someone saw exactly what was unfolding.

Sweet Caylee found her person, Mary-Catherine, and her happy new beginning, in late summer.

Congratulations to this new team! We’re looking forward to seeing your progress in the future!!

Speak up now for the future of Roosevelt’s wild horses >>

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

The wild horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park urgently need your voice.

SPEAK UP NOW

The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on National Parks will soon hold a hearing on S. 1377 — legislation that will determine whether this iconic herd survives or disappears forever.

When a young Theodore Roosevelt arrived in the Dakota Territory in 1883, he found more than rugged badlands — he found wild horses.

These untamed symbols of the American West that would shape his entire conservation legacy.

In fact, Roosevelt credited his time among these landscapes and horses with forming the conservation ethic that defined his presidency and protected millions of acres of public land for all Americans.

Today, these same horses face an uncertain future. Federal management decisions threaten to reduce or eliminate the herd entirely — erasing a living piece of the heritage that inspired one of our greatest conservation presidents.

Thanks to the advocacy by our partners at Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates, S. 1377 would award these incredible animals with the federal protections they deserve. Now the subcommittee needs to hear from you.

Will you contact your senators and ask them to urge the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks to vote YES on S. 1377?

TAKE ACTION

Future generations deserve to experience the same wild horses that moved Theodore Roosevelt more than a century ago. This hearing is our chance to make that possible.

Thank you for taking action,
Team AWHC

A Double Donkey Adoption to Warm Your Day

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Each December, we pause to look back at the moments that defined our year: the horses who came into our care, the ones who found their families, and the milestones that shaped our journey.

All month long, we’ll continue sharing a daily story from 2025: arrivals, adoptions, special victories (including a few furry, tail-wagging ones), and the incredible people who showed up again and again. These stories celebrate what we’ve done together, because none of it happens without you.

 At the heart of every update is the same truth: second chances are the greatest gift we can give.

Today’s story follows two donkeys who came to AAE on different paths, but ultimately found one beautiful new beginning together.

LAINEY

Lainey first arrived at AAE in October 2022 after her owner, navigating a difficult divorce, left her in the care of friends. They did their best, but they quickly realized they needed more help than they could provide.

 When Lainey stepped off the trailer at AAE, it was clear she had gone far too long without proper hoof, dental, and basic care. She was overweight, uncomfortable, and sporting a round belly that raised questions. After a full evaluation, we learned she had been spayed and had developed abdominal hernias along her incision, adding to the unique shape of her midsection.

Despite everything, Lainey was gentle from the start. She loved people, soaked up attention, and charmed everyone who met her. After receiving all the care she needed, she was adopted in July 2023 and found a wonderful home with a senior donkey companion.

Sadly, when her ol’ pasture-mate passed away, Lainey’s adopter was heartbroken, both for herself and for Lainey. Knowing she couldn’t take on another donkey, she made the loving, selfless choice to return Lainey to AAE so we could find her a future filled with companionship. Lainey came back in spring 2025, got her routine updates, and before long, she had a new friend waiting to meet her: Lillie Mae.

LILLIE MAE

Lillie Mae’s journey to AAE began when she was seen at auction with severely overgrown and upright hooves, so painful-looking that her rescuers immediately stepped in so she wouldn’t fall into unsafe hands. With support from their donors, she made her way to AAE for the care she desperately needed.

Once she arrived, Lillie Mae went through quarantine and a full intake evaluation. Her hooves told the story of long-term neglect. The overgrown frog had split andcurled up behind her heel bulbs, and every step must have hurt. She wasn’t keen on having her feet handled, but we knew her comfort depended on earning her trust. After her first trim, the relief on her face was unmistakable. Radiographs later confirmed clubbed hooves and contracted tendons, but thankfully no laminitis or founder.

Lillie Mae also received dental care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip, plus a steady dose of kindness, which she responded to quickly. Though timid at first, she blossomed with patient handling. She greeted volunteers with enthusiastic brays (most likely with the hope of snacks), learned to lead, accepted attention, and revealed her bright, quirky little personality. She was spirited, stubborn when unsure, and absolutely adored. She’s a classic donkey through and through.

 When Lainey returned to AAE, she and Lillie Mae were introduced, and it didn’t take long before the two donkeys settled into a comfortable, easy friendship. They grazed together, explored their pastures together, and seemed to find steady company in one another.

So when the right adopters came along looking for one donkey, they agreed to open their hearts and home to two, and it felt like the stars aligned!

 Lainey and Lillie Mae were adopted together, and now they spend their days side by side with a horse friend in a home filled with love, attention, and people who adore them just as much as we do.

Honoring the Life of A Beloved Member of our AAE Family

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

One in a million…

Dear Friends,

It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our dear friend, Judy Graham, who left us on November 7, 2025.

Judy was a vibrant light within our AAE community—a cherished friend, a trusted confidant, and one of our most passionate and dedicated volunteers. She was a true champion for our horses, our volunteers, and for AAE as a whole. Over the years, she wore many hats and played an integral role in our growth, our success, and our move to Pilot Hill. One of her favorite things was taking photos of the horses and sharing her artistic talents. She sponsored her favorite horses, she was elated by every adoption, and she cried with every loss.

Judy loved people, she loved humor, and she loved life. She defined unconditional. Judy had a rare gift for connection—she genuinely enjoyed talking with others, listening, sharing stories, laughter, and warmth with anyone fortunate enough to cross her path. Her presence made every space brighter.

She loved her family deeply and her pets without limits, and we find comfort knowing she is now reunited with her beloved husband, George.

She will be profoundly missed by all whose lives she touched and forever in our hearts.

Our hearts and deepest sympathies are with her family and all of her friends during this difficult time.

As we honor and remember Judy, we are including photos that capture her spirit, her love of horses, and the joy she brought to our community. If you have any photos of Judy—whether from volunteer days, events, or shared moments—please consider sharing them with everyone, here.

 

We sue. We win. We protect wild horses

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

ACT NOW:
Your contribution gives the American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) legal team the resources to challenge every cruel roundup in court >>

Dust. Helicopters. Families of wild horses split apart as they run across our public lands.

Meredith, this is what our field teams witness every time the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) carries out a helicopter roundup.

Our team is fighting back around the clock to protect our wild herds. This year, we’ve made history with a number of landmark legal victories for wild horses and burros. Because of the generosity of supporters like you, Meredith, and the power of the AWHC Legal Team, together we:

  • Wyoming Lawsuit: Stopped the BLM’s largest attempted eradication of wild horses in history.
  • AIP Victory: Forced federal agencies to follow the law, protecting horses from slaughter.
  • Preserving the Slaughter Ban: Secured critical federal protections against horse slaughter in Congress.
POWER OUR LEGAL FUND

But our 2025 legal docket isn’t cleared yet – the BLM is considering several other actions that put our cherished wild horses and burros in danger. So, we’re turning to our community to prepare for the fights ahead. 

Will you help us raise $10,000 in the next 48 hours to power our legal fund for the remainder of 2025 and beyond?

POWER OUR LEGAL FUND

It’s a long road we have ahead of us, but our legal team has a nearly 90% success rate and stands at the ready.

These victories weren’t just the byproduct of our tenacious legal team. Our AWHC coalition of field observers, advocates in Congress, and supporters like you made these wins possible too, Meredith.

Now, we need you again. Our legal actions could define the future of wild horses, and we have just 48 hours to raise the funds to power the fights ahead.

POWER OUR LEGAL FUND

Thank you for continued support. We couldn’t do this without you.

AWHC Team

Chilly Pepper – Update – Hay delivered – Horses need more help to finish paying for hay!

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

Quick update.

Hay was delivered yesterday. Was not expecting quite this big of a load, but so grateful it is sitting in the yard ready to go.

We still need $2900 to cover the total $4200 worth of hay.

Audrey is still fighting a brutal infection. She is feeling better and all of the kids are gaining weight that needed it. They are going through unbelievable amounts of feed, and send out a huge Thank You for keeping them fed and warm.

I am blessed that my guy will trust us to come through. I promised him y’all would not let the horses down. With the colder weather it is so important to keep them well fed and toasty.

Thank you again from all the Kids.

Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated.
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! my
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773on. B-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
NEW – DONATE WITH ZELLE
Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458d
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
You can go to gofundme<- https://gofund.me/ade6ad56
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.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
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 – Just got the call……….. and it’s time for another load of the Big Hay Bales

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

Hi all,

Thank you for EVERY SINGLE DONATION, AND FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT!! Things are going very well here at the rescue. We received a wonderful donation of small hay bales, (80 – 120 # range), and the timing was perfect as I was down to a couple bales.

I just placed the last big bale (1800 # +) out in the field. The permanent kids on the other side of the street, and a few on my side, use the big bales. They are efficient, less expensive and work perfectly for our permanent residents. I need to place another order ASAP, and those run about $3500.

We were up to nearly 40 kids, but when all the donkeys and mustangs that were adopted from the last two groups are picked up or delivered, we will be down to 15, unless I forgot to count one, lol.. This will make the next batch of hay last much longer.

* * * BIG NEWS * * *

I am on standby as I received a phone call about possible gathers starting soon. I don’t have much info as of yet, but I need to be ready for any incoming foals, etc. We will need Foal Lac Powder or Mares Match Powder, Foal Lac or Mares Match Pellets, foal response, and to stock up on the regularly used drugs and antibiotics. The following supplies are some of what are needed asap to be ready for incoming horses.

Baby Wipes, disposable gloves, paper towels, vaseline, baby thermometers, garbage bags, twin/queen heating blanket, Foal Response, Vitamin B, Alfalfa pellets, Omolene 300, Mare & Foal or grains for nursing/pregnant mares. Any donations can be sent to Chilly Pepper, 12965 Green Saddle Drive, #233 Golconda, NV 89414. They may ask you to re-enter the shipping address because we don’t exist, lol.

A 20# bucket of Mares Match Powder runs $113.99 on Amazon. This needs to be ordered prior to actually getting any little ones, as they need it right away. I honestly have no idea yet of how many I will be getting or ages etc. When I got the call I said “yes”, Chilly Pepper would be ready. Now I am trusting everyone will help us be prepared to take the best possible care of any littles or wild ones we get in.

I have never said this before, lol, but we are solid on our Fleet Enemas, we received a wonderful donation from one of our Chilly Pepper Family.

I appreciate any donations for hiring help. I am well on the way to having everything set up the way it should be for easy one-person sorting, vetting etc. It has simplified my life substantially and taking the time to improve the set up keeps all of us safe and out of trouble. THANK YOU for that. I simply need extra help as there is so much work.

Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated.

PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.

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

NEW – DONATE WITH ZELLE

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

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

THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:

You can go to gofundme<- https://gofund.me/ade6ad56

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.

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper

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 Day. BIG Difference. Join Us!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is a 24-hour online giving challenge to help AAE and other non-profits in the Sacramento area raise funds and awareness. It is a day to give where your heart is! To learn more about Big Day of Giving, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org.

The BIG day is finally here! Today is Big Day of Giving, and we’re calling on our compassionate supporters (that’s you!) to help us provide a better life to horses-in-need.

Big Day of Giving is a very important funding day for AAE and all of the horses we take in and care for throughout the year. Your gift will help fulfill a variety of basic needs for the horses, including providing feed, veterinary care (routine and emergency), training, hoof and dental care, and other routine care.

Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a BIG difference in the lives of the horses who depend on us.

You can also raise the bar for horses-in-need by pledging matching funds! You’ll inspire giving and make your impact twice as BIG! To learn more about starting your own matching funds campaign for the horses, send us an email.

Let’s make a BIG impact, show BIG heart, and change lives in a BIG way–together!

Give BIG!

Your generosity and support are why we were able to help horses like Mila and Mollie.

   

Mila (before).                                                Mollie (before).

Mila and her mom Mollie were part of a herd of 24 horses involved in a neglect case so severe that three of the horses did not survive. The herd had been neglected and starved after being released on huge acreage to fend for themselves. We first met Mollie, a ~20 year old Arabian mare, and her filly, Mila, who was only months old, in the spring of 2024. The pair had been separated and their sadness was immense. Mila had put herself in a corner trying to get to her mom. They were both depleted, but both were hanging on.

Mila and Mollie came to AAE with 13 other herd members. Another organization helped with the remaining horses (colts and stallions). 

Once here, Mollie and Mila got the basic care and nutrition they needed. Over time, their confidence and trust grew, and their transformation in just four months was remarkable.

They were adopted together, and they have a very bright future with their new family.

Their happily ever after was possible because of individuals like you.

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!

Thank you

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

You’re helping us build something powerful.

Now that National Volunteer Week has officially wrapped up, I want to take a moment — on behalf of myself and the entire team at American Wild Horse Conservation — to say thank you.

Thank you for standing with us.

Thank you for speaking out.

And to those of you who filled out the form to become a Volunteer Ambassador — thank you for taking the next step toward deeper involvement in this important movement.

This week underscored something incredibly important: The strength of our mission comes from you.

Every name added to our volunteer team, every email sent, and every conversation started in defense of our wild horses and burros is a ripple that moves us closer to real, lasting change. And knowing that more people than ever are raising their hands to help fills me with hope.

Our team will be in touch with each of you who expressed interest in becoming a Volunteer Ambassador. We’re so excited to help you plug in and find meaningful ways to use your voice, your passion, and your time.

Together, we’re building a powerful force for humane wild horse and burro conservation — and I’m so grateful to have you with us.

With gratitude and wild hope,

Suzanne Roy
Executive Director
American Wild Horse Conservation

P.S. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up but are still interested, it’s not too late — click here to fill out the Volunteer Ambassador form!

Become a Volunteer Ambassador

Your support helps us protect wild mares like Zinnia

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

Zinnia is a nearly 9-year-old wild mare who calls Nevada’s Virginia Range home.

Strong, resilient, and wise, she’s lived her whole life roaming wild and free on the range. But in recent years, things have been changing around her. Residential development has started to eat away at the edges of her territory, pushing her and other wild horses further into the hills in search of safer ground.

For a wild mare, these changes — on top of the strain of year-after-year pregnancies — can take a serious toll. But thanks to AWHC’s historic Porcine Zona Pellucida (PZP) fertility control program, which is powered by the generosity of supporters like you, Zinnia has been able to stay strong and healthy, without constantly having a foal by her side.

She now lives peacefully roaming the open lands further east with her band — a stallion she’s been with since 2021 and two other mares. Their story, and the many others like it, are a testament that our PZP program works.

Our work on the Virginia Range provides scientific evidence to the public that THERE IS a humane way to manage wild horses that doesn’t require mass roundups, crowded holding pens, or dangerous sterilization surgeries. Today, we’re asking for your help to keep it going.

We’ve set a goal to raise $30,000 by March 30 — enough to fund 1,000 PZP vaccines. Each one costs $30 and helps keep one wild horse safe, wild, and free. Can you chip in to support this lifesaving program so we can protect more horses like Zennia?

$30 → HELPS 1 HORSE

$60 → HELPS 2 HORSES

$150 → HELPS 5 HORSES

$300 → HELPS 10 HORSES

DONATE ANOTHER AMOUNT →

The success of our PZP program in Nevada has been critical in our fight to protect wild horses. And the continued operation of this program helps us to provide lawmakers, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the rest of the public with cold, hard, scientific evidence that supports the legitimacy and efficacy of this humane conservation effort.

Will you make a gift of $30 or more to fund our PZP program so we can continue managing wild horse populations using tried and true fertility control measures?

DONATE TODAY →

Thank you,

Team AWHC

P.S. We’ve almost reached 100,000 signatures for our petition demanding the federal government halt helicopter roundups! If you haven’t already, can you take a moment to add your name now to help us reach this incredible milestone?

Spring in the wild

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

As the winter snows melt away, wild horses across the West are experiencing one of the most dynamic times of the year—spring!

This season brings these iconic animals new life, shifting social dynamics, and fierce competition. Mares who have carried their foals through the harsh winter finally welcome their newborns. Within just an hour of birth, these tiny but resilient foals are on their feet, ready to keep up with their bands and begin their journey in the wild.

Stallions feel the change, too. With the foaling season comes heightened competition—males battle for dominance, engaging in dramatic displays of strength to protect or expand their families. Meanwhile, young bachelors test their skills, preparing for the day they might lead bands of their own.


Photo by Tandin Chapman

And with fresh forage emerging, wild horses roam farther, grazing on the new vegetation that restores their strength after surviving the winter’s hardships. Spring is truly a season of renewal for these iconic animals!

But the challenges they face don’t fade with winter, Meredith. While government roundups are paused until July to allow foals to be born, the threats they face are everlooming. That’s why we fight every day to protect wild horses and burros on the public lands they call home.

Your support helps ensure that foals born this spring grow up wild and free. Will you make a gift today to support our work to protect them?

DONATE NOW

Thank you for standing with wild horses in every season.

With gratitude,

American Wild Horse Conservation

AAE’s Lifeline: Boots & Bling – Your Support is Critical

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Imagine a neglected horse, finally finding safety and care. That’s the difference AAE makes, and you can be a vital part of it. Our 12th Annual Boots & Bling Fundraiser is not just a party; it’s the heart of our mission, and this year, it’s more crucial than ever.

Join us on May 17 at 4:00 PM in Cameron Park for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, great company, and heartwarming moments. But more importantly, join us to ensure AAE can continue providing life-saving care to horses in desperate need.

Why is this year so critical? Our costs for care have skyrocketed, and we need your support to continue providing essential care.

Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship secured, directly translates into food, shelter, and medical treatment for horses who have nowhere else to turn. Your presence at Boots & Bling is a powerful statement of compassion and a tangible investment in their future.

Here’s how you can make a difference:

  Early Bird Tickets ($60): Available through April 4, 2025. Secure your spot and save!

  • General Admission ($70): Available until tickets sell out.
  • Table & Event Sponsorships ($500 – $7500): Become a champion for horses, and enjoy exclusive sponsor benefits. Learn more here.

Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships

 

Exclusive Webinar: Landmark Court Ruling & The Future of Wild Horse Adoptions

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

We invite you to join us for an important webinar discussing the recent court ruling that shut down the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Adoption Incentive Program (AIP) and our next steps in promoting responsible wild horse and burro adoptions.

Date: Wednesday March 19th
  Time: 2 PM PST
Location: RSVP for the webinar link

This decision is a major victory in our fight to protect wild horses and burros, but with 66,000 animals still in government holding facilities, we must now focus on ensuring adoptions are ethical, transparent, and humane.

Featured Speakers:
  Amelia Perrin, AWHC – Led the investigation that exposed the link between the AIP and the slaughter pipeline, culminating in a New York Times front-page exposé and congressional outrage.
  Clare Staples, Skydog Sanctuary – Has rescued hundreds of AIP horses and burros from kill pens, saving lives while gathering critical documentation that played a key role in shutting down the program.

Together, we’ll explore solutions—including replacing cash incentives with more responsible approaches like veterinary vouchers—and discuss how we can prevent future policies that put wild horses and burros at risk.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and be part of the movement shaping the future of wild horse and burro protection.

RSVP NOW

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you there!

Team AWHC

One Woman Sparked a Movement. Now It’s Our Turn.

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the legacy of Velma Bronn Johnston — better known as Wild Horse Annie — the fierce advocate who changed the course of history for America’s wild horses and burros. Thanks to her tireless activism, the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act is law, protecting our iconic wild herds from “capture, branding and harassment.”

But today, Wild Horse Annie’s fight is far from over.

Every year, helicopter roundups continue to endanger and remove wild horses from public lands, threatening the freedom Wild Horse Annie fought so hard to defend. It’s time to continue the work she started and demand change.

Take action today to not only honor her legacy, but celebrate ALL of the strong women who have come after her in the fight to keep wild horses wild. Will you sign our petition to end cruel helicopter roundups and protect wild horses for generations to come? 

Sign the Petition

Together, we can keep Wild Horse Annie’s vision alive and ensure that our wild horses and burros remain free — exactly where they belong.

With gratitude,

Team AWHC

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