Elli
Height: 14.0 hh (est)
Weight: 1000 lbs (est)
DOB: 2001 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Brown Dun
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
DNA: 1st Norwegian Fjord
2nd Icelandic Horse
3rd Cleveland Bay
Adoption Fee: Not Available for Adoption
Category: Resident Program Horse
Weight: 1000 lbs (est)
DOB: 2001 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Brown Dun
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
DNA: 1st Norwegian Fjord
2nd Icelandic Horse
3rd Cleveland Bay
Adoption Fee: Not Available for Adoption
Category: Resident Program Horse
Elli's Story
Elli came to AAE in May 2021 due to owner's health and financial hardship that left her at risk. Elli was much loved, and had been a family member since she was a weanling. Sadly, owner's was unable to continue her board/care as a result of her health and financial situation. Elli was never trained under saddle; she lived her life as a beloved non-riding companion horse. She was living in a herd environment in a large (dry) pasture area with several other horses without any apparent issues. Elli lived a healthy, uncomplicated life. We were told she did not have any health issues or hoof/lameness issues that required a vet visit.
Elli is a sweet, quiet, mild-mannered lil' mare. She enjoys people, attention, grooming, and any oogling over her adorable little self. That said, she's been spoiled forever, and she has a pushy, resistant nature when asked to do something she doesn't want to do or has fear-based resistance to. Hoof-handling is a chore. She can be touched all over, but is not keen on giving a hoof for cleaning or farrier. The lil' demon in her comes out, and when she says "No", she means "No". Kidding aside, her hooves are a work in progress.
Elli loaded easily when she was picked up for transfer. She halters and leads fairly readily, but we'll be working on softening. She seems unphased by other horses. She'll be transitioning to a herd environment soon. So far, she's a pretty easy mare. However, due to her selective pushy-ness and difficulty with hoof handling, she needs an experienced person to help show her better ways.
Elli is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines and deworming, and she has a microchip in place.
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, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels 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. Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
Elli is a sweet, quiet, mild-mannered lil' mare. She enjoys people, attention, grooming, and any oogling over her adorable little self. That said, she's been spoiled forever, and she has a pushy, resistant nature when asked to do something she doesn't want to do or has fear-based resistance to. Hoof-handling is a chore. She can be touched all over, but is not keen on giving a hoof for cleaning or farrier. The lil' demon in her comes out, and when she says "No", she means "No". Kidding aside, her hooves are a work in progress.
Elli loaded easily when she was picked up for transfer. She halters and leads fairly readily, but we'll be working on softening. She seems unphased by other horses. She'll be transitioning to a herd environment soon. So far, she's a pretty easy mare. However, due to her selective pushy-ness and difficulty with hoof handling, she needs an experienced person to help show her better ways.
Elli is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines and deworming, and she has a microchip in place.
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, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels 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. Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
