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Theo 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 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.

Theo was born shortly after seizure, and he was about two weeks old when he arrived at AAE with his mom, Ella.

When Noah was about a month old, she and Norah were introduced to Ella and Theo, and a little later, Sweeney and Tyler were introduced. The babies enjoy the companionship, and they enjoyed frolicking in their paddocks.

Theo is a cute and curious little guy. He was handled when first born to medicate his umbilicus, but not handled after.  When he arrived at AAE, he wasn’t interested in humans, and didn’t care to be around them for even a second! With time and patience, he’s learning to appreciate two-legged beings, and he’s most curious when they bring breakfast and dinner.  That being said, he’s still not convinced that humans are his friends and he prefers to be with his four-legged friends.

Theo needs more confidence. When he’s in a small space, he’s easy to halter as long as you go slow. He’s leading fairly well, but needs occasional “hang on” moments to check things out. He’s pretty good with hoof handing and the farrier, too. Again, he just needs things a little slower than normal. Once he grows a bit more courage, he’s going to be a great lil guy. He’s got a ton of personality, and it’s been fun watching him navigate life. We can’t say it enough, he’s a really proud guy! And, he’s growing like a weed!

Theo was vaccinated, and he got hoof care and deworming, and he also got a microchip. He was castrated when he was about six months old.

Ella and Theo are available for adoption, and it would be a beautiful thing if we can find them a home together, forever. Though, Theo has been weaned, he and his pal, Noah, would be a nice match, too.

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.