Charley
Height: 14.0 hh (est)
Weight: 900 (est)
DOB: 8/12/2001
Sex: Mare
Color: Buckskin Dun
Breed: American Quarter Horse (registered)
DNA: 1st Trakehner
2nd Quarter Horse
3rd Selle Francais
Adoption Fee: $750
Category: Non-riding Companion
Weight: 900 (est)
DOB: 8/12/2001
Sex: Mare
Color: Buckskin Dun
Breed: American Quarter Horse (registered)
DNA: 1st Trakehner
2nd Quarter Horse
3rd Selle Francais
Adoption Fee: $750
Category: Non-riding Companion
Charley's Story
Charley came to AAE with her friend JoJo because their owners were downsizing and moving across the country, they could not take them, and they were running out of time. They were their riding horses, but had not been ridden in many years. Charley was touted as the more calm, friendly, easy going mare, while Jojo was the more energetic of the two.
Upon arrival at AAE, Charley and Jojo were in good condition and up-to-date with most basic care needs prior to transfer to AAE; however, they did get some vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. They are on the maintenance schedule now. Charley has some arthritis and rotation in her front left leg, so she was started on Equioxx. Charley was mild-mannered, but not super confident. Over time, she's adapted to the changes from moving and her new environment. She and Jojo are somewhat attached, but have somewhat a love-hate relationship. Charley likes her food and her space, and she will enforce it.
This past winter (Jan '23), Charley developed a massive abscess in her left hind hoof. Radiographs of both hind hooves indicated her left coffin bone rotated substantially, penetrating her sole (it cracked open). Rotation of one hind hoof is unusual, and it was likely a result of the huge abscess. Charley's hoof was kept wrapped, she's worn hoof boots, and she's got TheraPlate treatments three times per day for several months. Subsequent radiographs show her sole has thickened tremendously. She's recovered nicely, and her comfort level has improved immensely. So far, she has shown no signs of residual issues.
Charley and Jojo were eventually separated. Their attachment and anxiety levels were not good for each other. Charley did well in a stall near other horses while she was recovering, and Jojo was moved to a pasture where she met her Romeo (aka Ryder). The relationship wasn't long lasting. The two parted ways, and Jojo is a model herd member most of the time, but she tends to be more of a dominant mare; though, that seems to be subsiding. Charley's temperament has mellowed a ton. Pain reduction likely contributed, but she's a much more easy-going, calm, and a very sweet little mare. She is a volunteer favorite. Between Charley's arthritis in her front leg and rotated coffin bone, her riding days should be a thing of the past, though she might be able to give lead-line rides to littles. For the most part, she has good ground manners, and she's easy to handle. She's good with the farrier and handling her hooves. She was a bit nervous loading when we picked her up, but she should gain confidence once she practices a bit more. Charley would make a nice companion for a person and/or another older, limited horse that won't run her around. Her future home should have plenty of flat ground to minimize ongoing stresses to her arthritic knee, and also separte housing to assure they both have their own seat at the table, so to speak, as she is protective of her food.
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, cows, a pig, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, coyote, and bobcats 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 very well, others could do better in a more quiet environment.
Upon arrival at AAE, Charley and Jojo were in good condition and up-to-date with most basic care needs prior to transfer to AAE; however, they did get some vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. They are on the maintenance schedule now. Charley has some arthritis and rotation in her front left leg, so she was started on Equioxx. Charley was mild-mannered, but not super confident. Over time, she's adapted to the changes from moving and her new environment. She and Jojo are somewhat attached, but have somewhat a love-hate relationship. Charley likes her food and her space, and she will enforce it.
This past winter (Jan '23), Charley developed a massive abscess in her left hind hoof. Radiographs of both hind hooves indicated her left coffin bone rotated substantially, penetrating her sole (it cracked open). Rotation of one hind hoof is unusual, and it was likely a result of the huge abscess. Charley's hoof was kept wrapped, she's worn hoof boots, and she's got TheraPlate treatments three times per day for several months. Subsequent radiographs show her sole has thickened tremendously. She's recovered nicely, and her comfort level has improved immensely. So far, she has shown no signs of residual issues.
Charley and Jojo were eventually separated. Their attachment and anxiety levels were not good for each other. Charley did well in a stall near other horses while she was recovering, and Jojo was moved to a pasture where she met her Romeo (aka Ryder). The relationship wasn't long lasting. The two parted ways, and Jojo is a model herd member most of the time, but she tends to be more of a dominant mare; though, that seems to be subsiding. Charley's temperament has mellowed a ton. Pain reduction likely contributed, but she's a much more easy-going, calm, and a very sweet little mare. She is a volunteer favorite. Between Charley's arthritis in her front leg and rotated coffin bone, her riding days should be a thing of the past, though she might be able to give lead-line rides to littles. For the most part, she has good ground manners, and she's easy to handle. She's good with the farrier and handling her hooves. She was a bit nervous loading when we picked her up, but she should gain confidence once she practices a bit more. Charley would make a nice companion for a person and/or another older, limited horse that won't run her around. Her future home should have plenty of flat ground to minimize ongoing stresses to her arthritic knee, and also separte housing to assure they both have their own seat at the table, so to speak, as she is protective of her food.
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, cows, a pig, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, coyote, and bobcats 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 very well, others could do better in a more quiet environment.
