Dillon

Height: 18.0 hh (est)
Weight: TBD lbs
DOB: 6/12/1998
Sex: Mare
Color:  Black
Breed:  Shire
DNA:  1st TBD,
2nd TBD,
3rd TBD
Adoption Fee: Not Available for Adoption
Category: Sanctuary Resident Horse

Dillons's Story

Dillon arrived with Marshall at AAE in early February 2026 and is a 28 year old Shire mare.

The two gentle giants were left behind at a boarding facility after their owner moved cross country to the east coast and left them behind. The plan was to move them, but instead, they were left for at the boarding facility, unsupported. They made the journey up from sunny Southern California, only to be met with rain and snow. After quarantine, they're enjoying some new neighbors before they move on to enjoy pasture life with the herd.

Dillon arrived in a full set of shoes due to a deep hoof crack in a hind hoof. It appears the crack has grown out completely, so hopefully, her shoes can come off, and she can stay comfortable barefoot on a regular trim schedule.

Dillon and Marshall will stay as residents in sanctuary at AAE, and will not be available for adoption. Dillon is very friendly and easy-going, but needs some TLC and will soon have dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, along with a microchip. She can rest quietly knowing this is her last stop, and she can be loved and spoiled while we help her pal Marshall grow some courage and build his confidence so he can be a gentle giant alongside Dillon.

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, a pig, cows, 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.

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