Juliette

 Height:  13.3 hh (est)
Weight: 750 lbs (est)
DOB:  2021 (est)
Sex:  Filly
Color:  Gray
Breed:  Arabian
​​DNA:  1st Arabian
2nd Turkoman
3rd Missouri Fox Trotter
Adoption Fee:  $1000
Category:  Young Horses

Juliette's Story

Juliette came to AAE after law enforcement intervention/seizure in a neglect case involving 24 horses, which became 25 horses when a colt was born after seizure.  We were told law enforcement stepped in when they learned of horses that had been abandoned on a large, remote, high desert property. Law enforcement provided care for the animals from late 2023 until mid-February, when they seized 21. Three additional horses had died, one prior to law enforcement intervention and two shortly thereafter. Another rescue was contacted, and together, we supported this effort. In the end, AAE took in 15 of the horses (pregnant mares, mare/foal pairs, and two young, sickly fillies), and the other rescue took seven horses (two mature stallions and young five stud colts). These are mostly younger Arabian horses. The condition of the horses had improved, overall, since law enforcement stepped in; however, all were in rough shape. Basic care had been neglected for some time. In general, body conditions and hair coats were in poor condition, especially the foals and weanlings that were heavily matted.  Hooves were in poor condition with long toes, high heels, splits, cracks, and even one long slipper toe on a young filly. Dental care was needed for the mature horses. Arabian stallions (and potentially mustang stallions) had been running with the mares, so the older fillies and mares are all potentially pregnant. Bloodwork at AAE indicated Juliette was pregnant, but she did not carry to term. 

Juliette initially wasn't going to come to AAE, but she was so thin and sickly looking that the Lassen County team felt she also needed immediate support. We already had the 11 that we felt needed the most urgent help; there were two very heavily pregnant mares, the mare with the days old foal, three more mare/foal pairs with very scrawny foals, and the filly with the big slipper foot. A last minute decision was made to add her to the group. After all, twelve is only a number, and her eyes cried for help. We couldn't leave her behind. She was kind, sweet, and timid, but she was also malnourished and struggled for food among the other horses.

Juliette was so scared. She was picked on by the rest of the group, and she was pushed off feed despite having extra feeders in the paddocks. She yearned for connection, and in time, she accepted touch. Slowly but surely, the ugly little duckling has turned into a beautiful swan. Photos don't do her justice. She halters and leads well. Her hooves are easy to handle, but she still needs a little confidence with the farrier, though she improves with each visit. She's been introduced to a flag, saddlepad, and saddle, and she's been brave and willing with it all.

Juliette is available for adoption to a horse experienced person that appreciates this sweet girl's kind-hearted soul and wants to help build her confidence to help her become the best she can be. She needs time to allow her body and joints time to mature after a very rough start. She would love to go home with her pal, Sophia, too. 

Juliette is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip. 

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.​​