Lila

 Height:  14.3 hh (est)
Weight: 925 lbs (est)
DOB:  2013 (est)
Sex:  Mare
Color:  Gray
Breed:  Arabian
​​DNA:  1st Arabian
2nd Turkoman
3rd Quarter Horse
Adoption Fee:  $Adopted
Category:  Companion (Non-riding)

Lila's Story

Lila 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. 

Lila had a young colt, Niko, by her side. He was about six months old. No doubt she did her best to keep him fed to keep him warm during the harsh winter months. 

Lila was one of the easier mares to earn our trust. She was relatively easy to introduce to haltering, leading, and hoof handling. She was incredibly sweet and affectionate. She got her spa day, getting her basic care updated, including dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and she got a microchip. She also had blood drawn for a pregnancy check, and thankfully, she want pregnant.

Sadly, Lila had an old soft tissue injury to her hind leg (very thickened tendon), which will likely limit her riding future. That said, Lila runs with the herd, and she wasn't obviously lame. Lila quickly became easy to handle, she was good with the farrier, and she was good for vet care. Lila was easy-going, laid back, and generally a really, really nice mare. She was willing to try all we asked, and she was a quick learner. She enjoyed every bit of attention she got. It’s no wonder, it didn’t take long for her to find her person!  

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.​​