Skills / Disciplines

Companion

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Rimes came to AAE in March 2024 after seizure by law enforcement related to a cruelty case. Rimes was not easy to catch, though once haltered, she led and loaded well when she was picked up. She was thin, untrusting, and lame with swelling over her right rear pastern.... (read more) Her hooves were very long, especially the hind with the swelling, which probably added to her pain.

Once at AAE, she responded well to pain meds, and was more comfortable on her hind leg. We did a quick trim to the hind to provide some additional relief. After she was finished with quarantine, Rimes had hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and she got a microchip. Dr. Stolba took radiographs of her hind pastern, and sadly, they showed her pastern had two older, unhealed fractures, one at the top of the bone, and one at the bottom. The bottom fracture appeared close to fusing at the joint; however, the upper fracture has not healed, and there appeared to be complete separation of a piece of bone. Fortunately, Rimes appears to be comfortable. For now, she will be on a daily Equioxx to help with arthritis, stall rest to see if reduced activity will help with healing the upper fracture, and a supplement to enhance healing. Rimes is beginning to trust, Haltering is getting easier, and she seems to really enjoy kind handling and care. She's going to take a little time to become a trusting partner, but she's well on her way. Fast forward about four months, and updated radiographs indicated she did indeed heal!

Rimes is becoming a sweet little mare, and we are optimistic she's going to heal so she can become a nice companion for someone looking to create a relationship with a horse-in-need. Rimes is still growing confidence with her hooves and farrier work, and she is not a fan of needles. This is a work in progress.

Rimes is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip.

Rimes is available for adoption as a non-riding companion horse, and she is best suited for someone with horse experience, not a beginner.

In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, and weekly farrier visits. There are various resident animals, as well as various wildlife in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is on a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors and trucks are used in and around pasture/paddock areas. Therefore, horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.

All About Equine Animal Rescue Inc.

All About Equine Animal Rescue (AAE) is a volunteer-based, 501(c)3 non-profit equine rescue and rehabilitation organization located in Pilot Hill, California. AAE was founded in 2009 as a result of the down economy and growing number of distressed and auction-/slaughter-bound horses. Too many horses are being transported across US borders and commercially slaughtered each year, and many more inhumanely die each year from neglect, abandonment, abuse, or improper care.... (read more) Most of our horses are rescued from a slaughterhouse-owned feedlot before they are transported to slaughter in Canada or Mexico. We want to make a difference. With your support, we can make a change. Your contribution means the difference between life and death, one horse at a time. "By saving the life of one horse, we may not be changing the world, but we are changing the world for that one horse".  Author unknown.

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