Kacey

Height:  14.1 hh (est)
Weight: 900 lbs (est)
DOB:  2016 (est)
Sex:  Mare
Color:  Bay
Breed:  Arabian
​​DNA:  1st Arabian
2nd Trakehner
3rd Lipizzaner
Adoption Fee:  $1000
Category:  Project

Kacey's Story

sKacey 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 indicated Kacey is NOT pregnant.

Kacey's arrived with her older filly, Mica, by her side.  Kacey and Mica are a very bonded pair, and they are not easy to distinguish. Mama Kacey has the narrow blaze! These two are very friendly and mild-mannered. They weren't keen with the introduction of a halter, but it didn't take much to earn their trust.  Haltering quickly became easier, and leading didn't take too long. 

We can't say enough about how sweet and kind this mare is.  Everything came fairly easy, and she's so curious and willing. She's halters easily, leads well. She's good with hoof handling and the farrier. When introducing something new, she's cautious, but takes it in stride. She's going to make someone an incredible partner!

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

Kacey and Mica were adopted to a wonderful family, and they will get to stay together forever!!

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.​​