Lilly
Height: 36" (est)
Weight: 350 (est)
DOB: 2011 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Pinto
Breed: Mini (big)
DNA: 1st TBD
2nd TBD
3rd TBD
Adoption Fee: $750
Category: Mini/Pony
Lilly came to AAE after she was surrendered to law enforcement at a local animal shelter. Lilly could hardly walk due to significant pain from her severely overgrown and laminitic hooves. Her coat was caked with thick, hard, dry mud balls. After an initial vet examination and starting her on pain meds, shelter staff immediately contacted AAE for help. The next day, Lilly was on her way to AAE to heal from her past and prepare for her future.
Since her arrival, Lilly has had her overgrown hooves trimmed three times so far (part of an on-going process), and she has had additional veterinary care (e.g. dental, vaccines, and microchip). Lilly is slowly recovering, but her hooves and tendons are still tender. As her hooves grow out at correct angles and her sole deepens, her pain should subside, and she should be able to move relatively pain free.
Lilly is a very sweet, but nervous little gal. She's developing more confidence as she gets more familiar with AAE volunteers, haltering, and general handling and the activity around AAE. While her feet are still tender, we're not asking her to do too much. Hopefully, she'll soon get more and more comfortable with haltering, handling, and every day interaction.
Once Lilly’s rehab is complete, she will be available for adoption. For now, she'll need a family that's familiar with horses; someone that can continue her confidence building as she becomes the perfect little pony. Stay tuned for updates on this little lady as we learn more about her!
Lilly was featured on Good Day Sacramento on March 6, 2025. You can view the segment here!
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, a cat, goats, 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.
Weight: 350 (est)
DOB: 2011 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Pinto
Breed: Mini (big)
DNA: 1st TBD
2nd TBD
3rd TBD
Adoption Fee: $750
Category: Mini/Pony
Lilly came to AAE after she was surrendered to law enforcement at a local animal shelter. Lilly could hardly walk due to significant pain from her severely overgrown and laminitic hooves. Her coat was caked with thick, hard, dry mud balls. After an initial vet examination and starting her on pain meds, shelter staff immediately contacted AAE for help. The next day, Lilly was on her way to AAE to heal from her past and prepare for her future.
Since her arrival, Lilly has had her overgrown hooves trimmed three times so far (part of an on-going process), and she has had additional veterinary care (e.g. dental, vaccines, and microchip). Lilly is slowly recovering, but her hooves and tendons are still tender. As her hooves grow out at correct angles and her sole deepens, her pain should subside, and she should be able to move relatively pain free.
Lilly is a very sweet, but nervous little gal. She's developing more confidence as she gets more familiar with AAE volunteers, haltering, and general handling and the activity around AAE. While her feet are still tender, we're not asking her to do too much. Hopefully, she'll soon get more and more comfortable with haltering, handling, and every day interaction.
Once Lilly’s rehab is complete, she will be available for adoption. For now, she'll need a family that's familiar with horses; someone that can continue her confidence building as she becomes the perfect little pony. Stay tuned for updates on this little lady as we learn more about her!
Lilly was featured on Good Day Sacramento on March 6, 2025. You can view the segment here!
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, a cat, goats, 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.
