If  you are interested in adopting this horse, please submit an Adoption Inquiry via AAE’s website; No texts please:  https://www.allaboutequine.org/how-to-adopt.html.  Adoption fee subject to change based on training; see website for all current information.

Claire 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. Law enforcement provided care for the animals from late 2023 until mid-February, when they seized 21. Three 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. (Update, four of seven mares/fillies tested were pregnant). The mares and foals had little to no handling, and none were readily halterable when they arrived at AAE. 

Claire had a filly, Coley, by her side, and she has been weaned.  Claire was one of the more reactive and less trusting of the mares when they arrived. She was slower to trust and accept haltering, but she’s making great progress now as her trust and confidence are growing. She’s haltering and leading well. She stands quietly for the farrier, and she is enjoying human interaction, so much that she comes from the pasture to greet you. Claire is sensitive to new things, and she can be reactive with noises and quick movements, but as her confidence grows, her sensitivity is getting less and less. She’s curious and willing, but does best when you take things slow. She’s been introduced to a saddle pad, surcingle, and a saddle, and she’s handled all fairly well.

Claire is a beautiful mare, and with patience and a knowledgeable guide, she will make a nice partner for someone willing to give her the time she needs to continue growing her confidence.   Claire is current with dental and hoof 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.