Allie
Height: 14.0 hh (est)
Weight: 950 lbs (est)
DOB: 2000 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Dark Brown Dun
Breed: Mustang
DNA: 1st Campolina
2nd Holsteiner
3rd Puerto Rican Paso Fino
Adoption Fee: $550
Category: Non-Riding Companion Only
Weight: 950 lbs (est)
DOB: 2000 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Dark Brown Dun
Breed: Mustang
DNA: 1st Campolina
2nd Holsteiner
3rd Puerto Rican Paso Fino
Adoption Fee: $550
Category: Non-Riding Companion Only
Allie's Story
Allie came to AAE in June 2020 from a distressed mustang sanctuary situation due to a family health crisis. After 20 years of serving mustangs, the sanctuary was unable to adequately meet the needs of the horses. Allie was a bit timid and untrusting; however, with a slow approach, she was haltered and loaded easily. Allie has a mass over her left ribcage that is apparently scar tissue from an old recurrent cyst (removed three times). She also has scars on her hind legs from past skin irritation/infection similar to Scratches.
Once haltered, Allie seems to enjoy grooming, accepts fly spray. Her front hooves can be handled and cleaned, gently; however, when attempting to trim the hind hooves, her legs seem tender around the scars, she's very protective, and she has kicks. For now, she needs sedation to trim hind hooves. The cyst area occasionally fills and has slight drainage, and the area is sensitive; two vet exams have been inconclusive, and it appears to be mostly scar tissue. Due to her age, sensitivity, and safety concerns, with vet consultation, we've all concluded the risks outweigh the benefits to Allie to try again to remove the mass.
As far as we know and can tell, Allie was never started under saddle, and due to her age, lack of confidence, and the cyst over her ribcage, she is not a good candidate as a riding horse. Allie is best suited for a companion home with someone that is easy-going, has low energy, and enjoys the trust-building experience with horses and the bond that follows. She is not suitable for a beginner. Allie is most happy in a herd environment, and she tolerates humans and interaction, but has yet to find comfort and confidence with humans.
Allie is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip. Her cyst area may need future vet evaluation, but for now, no significant issues have been identified.
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, weekly farrier visits. There are resident dogs, cats, chickens, goats, a pig, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, and coyote in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment. Some do well, and others will do better in a more quiet environment.
Once haltered, Allie seems to enjoy grooming, accepts fly spray. Her front hooves can be handled and cleaned, gently; however, when attempting to trim the hind hooves, her legs seem tender around the scars, she's very protective, and she has kicks. For now, she needs sedation to trim hind hooves. The cyst area occasionally fills and has slight drainage, and the area is sensitive; two vet exams have been inconclusive, and it appears to be mostly scar tissue. Due to her age, sensitivity, and safety concerns, with vet consultation, we've all concluded the risks outweigh the benefits to Allie to try again to remove the mass.
As far as we know and can tell, Allie was never started under saddle, and due to her age, lack of confidence, and the cyst over her ribcage, she is not a good candidate as a riding horse. Allie is best suited for a companion home with someone that is easy-going, has low energy, and enjoys the trust-building experience with horses and the bond that follows. She is not suitable for a beginner. Allie is most happy in a herd environment, and she tolerates humans and interaction, but has yet to find comfort and confidence with humans.
Allie is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip. Her cyst area may need future vet evaluation, but for now, no significant issues have been identified.
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, weekly farrier visits. There are resident dogs, cats, chickens, goats, a pig, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, and coyote in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment. Some do well, and others will do better in a more quiet environment.
