Two Friends Ready for Adoption and A Second Chance
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
December is flying by, but there’s still time to share the stories that made this year unforgettable. All month long, we’ve celebrated the rescues, recoveries, and second chances that remind us why this work matters, and we’ll continue sharing these stories in the final days of the month. Through each journey, we honor the horses, the families who adopt them, and the supporters who make it all possible.
Today’s story is about two sweet mares, Rimes and Trinity, who came together to AAE in spring 2024 after being rescued through a law enforcement cruelty case. Since arriving, they’ve blossomed into sweet, trusting mares and are ready to find loving homes where they can continue to grow, thrive, and share their hearts with a family of their own.
RIMES
Rimes was thin, wary of humans, and had swelling over her right hind pastern when she arrived. Her hooves were overgrown, particularly on the affected hind, which likely caused discomfort.
At AAE, Rimes responded well to a quick trim to ease pressure on her leg along with pain management. Once she completed quarantine, she received full veterinary care, including hoof and dental work, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. Radiographs revealed two older, unhealed fractures in her pastern bone (one at the top, and one at the bottom). With daily care, stall rest, and supplements, Rimes gradually built trust and comfort with her caregivers. Four months later, follow-up radiographs confirmed that her pastern had fully healed.
Today, Rimes is a sweet, affectionate mare looking for a calm companion home with mostly flat ground. She is best suited for someone experienced who wants to build a relationship with a horse-in-need. She is current on all care and is available as a non-riding companion horse.
TRINITY
Trinity was thin, very untrusting, and reactive when she arrived, especially around food. She also had a large swelling above her left front fetlock, which radiographs and evaluation indicated was scar tissue.
After quarantine, Trinity received dental care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. Her hoof trim was delayed due to fear and sensitivity; she was terrified of having her legs handled and often kicked meaningfully when touched. Over time with her trainer, she began to trust , haltering became easier, and she started to enjoy gentle handling.
Trinity eventually tolerated her hoof trims, though she continues to improve with her hind hooves. She experienced a couple of lameness episodes, once related to hoof trimming affecting her scar tissue, and once while romping in the pasture. Both resolved with careful management. She now enjoys pasture time with a buddy in a smaller, safer setting.
She has also done some ground work with our trainer, Bianca. While her future as a riding horse is uncertain due to her soft tissue scar, she is well-suited for adoption as a non-riding companion horse, with potential for future exploration under guidance.