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Sophia came to AAE after law enforcement intervention/seizure in a neglect case involving 24 horses, which became 25 horses when a colt was born after seizure. We were told law enforcement stepped in when they learned of horses that had been abandoned on a large, remote, high desert property.... (read more) Law enforcement provided care for the animals from late 2023 until mid-February, when they seized 21. Three additional horses had died, one prior to law enforcement intervention and two shortly thereafter. Another rescue was contacted, and together, we supported this effort. In the end, AAE took in 15 of the horses (pregnant mares, mare/foal pairs, and two young, sickly fillies), and the other rescue took seven horses (two mature stallions and young five stud colts). These are mostly younger Arabian horses. The condition of the horses had improved, overall, since law enforcement stepped in; however, all were in rough shape. Basic care had been neglected for some time. In general, body conditions and hair coats were in poor condition, especially the foals and weanlings that were heavily matted. Hooves were in poor condition with long toes, high heels, splits, cracks, and even one long slipper toe on a young filly. Dental care was needed for the mature horses. Arabian stallions (and potentially mustang stallions) had been running with the mares, so the older fillies and mares are all potentially pregnant. Bloodwork done at AAE indicates Sophia is pregnant. That said, we're not certain she's still carrying a foal. The horses were seized in February 2024, so she should foal in January 2025, if she has not lost the foal (assuming stallions and mares were separated on arrival).

Sophia is a phenomenal little soul! She came with a broken spirit and damaged hoof and she's overcome so much! When we initially saw her, we didn't think she was very old (maybe 6-8 months), but soon realized she was likely closer to two years old. She had a big slipper hoof, maybe due to an injury? We don't know if one of the mares is her mom or whether her mom was one that passed. She was definitely impacted by the harsh winter and inadequate nutrition, not to mention a wonky hoof.

The sweet little filly is the best. She has come so far from the meek and passive filly that she was to the alpha in her herd. She's lovable, gentle, and adores attention. She's loving pasture life with some of the other mares and foals. Though she's bossy, she's respectful and gets along with everyone. She's easy with haltering, leading, and handling her hooves. She's good with the farrier and vet. Sophia is simply a gem. Her hoof was correctively trimmed, and she does very well, though she has some bony changes that will likely limit her abilities beyond pasture life. That said, she runs with the herd, and if you didn't know, you might not know there's an issue. We love this lil' sweetheart.

Sophia will be available for adoption after January (or after foaling and weaning, if she is pregnant) as a non-riding horse due to her residual bony/hoof changes. Her person should be a young-horse experienced person, someone that wants to create a non-riding relationship with this fabulous lil' filly. She's behind in development after a very rough start and needs time to grow and mature. She would love to go home with her pal, Juliette, too.

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

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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