Copper

Height:  14.0 hh (est)
Weight: 775 lbs (est)
DOB:  2007 (est)
Sex:  Gelding
Color:  Chestnut
Breed:  Arabian
​​DNA:  1st Arabian
2nd Lusitano
3rd Andalusian
Adoption Fee:  $1000
Category: Project

Copper's Story

Copper came to AAE in June of 2025. A NV law enforcement agency contacted AAE in May 2025 about a group of six horses that may need placement. Originally, a group of eight horses were seized by law enforcement due to neglect, and two of the horses were in such poor condition, they were euthanized. The six horses were later confiscated by the court, and ownership was transferred to the agency. While awaiting the court's decision, the horses were housed and cared for at the Nevada Department of Corrections.

When we met Copper, this lil' man's confidence had been broken, and he was very stressed! He kept his distance and resisted being haltered, at first. Eventually, he was loaded into the trailer, but wasn't a happy camper. Once his quarantine period was complete, he received full care, including dental and hoof work, vaccinations, deworming, microchipping and castration. Given a time to decompress at AAE, we've found he's a kind ol' soul. He enjoys grooming and attention, he's good with the farrier, and he's simply a fun guy to work with.

Copper's now ready to find an experienced adopter who can continue helping him grow. He's not good candidate for a boarding facility at this time. He is still frisky with mares, and he's lived with them in a herd environment, but he can be a bit overzealous with his affections. So, his perfect home should be "at home", and he would thrive with other geldings and plenty of space to enjoy his well-earned second chance. Recently, he's been turned out with geldings, and he tends to be quite playful.
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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, weekly farrier visits.  There are resident dogs, cats, goats, cows, a mini donk, a mini mule, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, coyote, and bobcats in and around paddock/pasture areas.  A portion of AAE is situated along a highway 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; others will do better in a more quiet environment.​​