Lex

Height:  14.3 hh (est)
Weight: 775 lbs (est)
DOB:  2005 (est)
Sex:  Gelding
Color:  Palomino/White
Breed:  Paint
​​DNA:  1st Arabian
2nd Missouri Fox Trotter
3rd Mountain Pleasure Horse
Adoption Fee:  $TBD
Category: In Rehab/Under Evaluation

Lex's Story

 Lex came to AAE with six other horses after law enforcement intervention. Their elderly owners, one bedridden, were not providing adequate care. Lex was a stallion, he was very thin, and his hooves had not been trimmed for an extended period. Between long hooves and one  had a long, slipper hoof. He was uncomfortable walking. 

Lex was fairly easy-going, and he was manageable with hoof handling. He quickly welcomed handling, grooming, and attention. He was gelded, then had hoof and dental care, vaccines, and he got a microchip.

Lex very much enjoys attention, and he' adjusting to walking on much improved hooves. We'll learn more about Lex's handling and movement as he settles into his "new feet", and his comfort levels improve after long-neglected hooves. He's getting more frequent hoof adjustments to maintain balance and comfort. Stay tuned for updates.

Lex will be available for adoption once his health/weight have normalized and he's moving comfortably. He is up to date with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and he has a microchip.

In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE, including vehicle and foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, tractor and trailering, and weekly farrier visits.  There are resident dogs, cats, goats, cows, a mini donkey, a mini mule, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife, including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, coyotes, and bobcats in and around paddock/pasture areas.  Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. A portion of AAE is situated along a highway with high-speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment. Some do well; others will do better in a quieter environment.