Lex

Height:  14.3 hh (est)
Weight:  960 lbs (est)
DOB:  2005 (est)
Sex:  Gelding
Color:  Palomino/White
Breed:  Paint
​​DNA:  1st Arabian
2nd Missouri Fox Trotter
3rd Mountain Pleasure Horse
Adoption Fee:  $TBD
Category: In Rehab/Under Evaluation

Lex's Story

 Lex came to AAE with six other horses in mid-August 2025 after law enforcement intervention. There were originally two stallions, five mares, and a gelding; two mares in painfully poor condition were euthanized, Their owner was bedridden, and she was the horsewoman. Her spouse did not have the knowledge and experience to provide proper care, and the condition of the horses declined drastically. They were kept in stalls in a mare motel, standing in mounded manure, and they didn't appear to have any turnout for a considerable time (years). Needless to say, the horses were "existing", and their quality of life was poor.  Though they appeared to have been fed and watered, their hooves hadn't seen a farrier in years, and their teeth were in poor condition. 

Lex was a stallion, he was thin, and his hooves had not been trimmed for an extended period. One hoof capsule was deformed and had a long slipper hoof. He was uncomfortable walking. Radiographs did not identify any significant rotation. Lex was fairly easy-going, and he was quickly halterable and manageable with hoof handling. He quickly welcomed handling, grooming, and attention. He was gelded, then had hoof and dental care, vaccines, and he got a microchip.

Poor Lex has had a challenging rehab.  He's recovered from a severe skin reaction turned summer sores last Fall, multiple large hoof abscesses, and a late bout of Pigeon Fever and another hoof abscess this Winter. 

With hoof care, his comfort level has improved tremendously, and he moves freely in the pasture, He does well with one or two other geldings, and he's been alongside mares without too much issue. He's gone to a regular trim cycle after having more frequent hoof adjustments to maintain balance and comfort.

Lex is doing remarkable now! He very much enjoys attention, grooming, and interaction. His hooves are still a work in progress, but much improved. We'll explore his familiarity with a saddle, soon.

Lex will be available for adoption once his health/weight have normalized (again after Pigeon Fever) and he's moving comfortably. He is up to date with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and he 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, and weekly farrier visits.  There are resident dogs, cats, goats, cows, a mini donkey, a mini mule, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife, including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, coyotes, and bobcats in and around paddock/pasture areas.  Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. A portion of AAE is situated along a highway with high-speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. 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 quieter environment.