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.
Lilly came to AAE after she was surrendered to law enforcement at a local animal shelter. Lilly could hardly walk due to significant pain from her severely overgrown and laminitic hooves. Her coat was caked with thick, hard, dry mud balls. After an initial vet examination and starting her on pain meds, shelter staff immediately contacted AAE for help. The next day, Lilly was on her way to AAE to heal from her past and prepare for her future.
Since her arrival, Lilly has had her overgrown hooves trimmed three times so far (part of an on-going process), and she has had additional veterinary care (e.g. dental, vaccines, and microchip). Lilly is slowly recovering, but her hooves and tendons are still tender. As her hooves grow out at correct angles and her sole deepens, her pain should subside, and she should be able to move relatively pain free.
Lilly is a very sweet, but nervous little gal. She’s developing more confidence as she gets more familiar with AAE volunteers, haltering, and general handling and the activity around AAE. While her feet are still tender, we’re not asking her to do too much. Hopefully, she’ll soon get more and more comfortable with haltering, handling, and every day interaction.
Once Lilly’s rehab is complete, she will be available for adoption. For now, she’ll need a family that’s familiar with horses; someone that can continue her confidence building as she becomes the perfect little pony. Stay tuned for updates on this little lady as we learn more about her!
Lilly was featured on Good Day Sacramento on March 6, 2025. You can view the segment here!
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.
