Portia
Height: TBD
Weight: TBD
DOB: 2o11 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Gray
Breed: Arabian/Quarter Horse
DNA: 1st TBD
2nd TBD
3rd TBD
Adoption Fee: $TBD
Category: In Rehab/Under Evaluation
Weight: TBD
DOB: 2o11 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Gray
Breed: Arabian/Quarter Horse
DNA: 1st TBD
2nd TBD
3rd TBD
Adoption Fee: $TBD
Category: In Rehab/Under Evaluation
Portia's Story
Portia came to AAE in June 2023 with Maia, Myers, and Whiskey after the passing of their owner. They were in dire need of rescue, and a nearby animal control reached out to see if we could assist.
Portia is a younger mare that lived in the paddock next to Maia. Family thinks she's an Arab/Quarter Horse. Portia was in better condition than Maia, but thin and in need of basic care. Family said she wasn't very friendly, and she had not been haltered for quite a while. It took a very long time to earn her trust and halter her. Once the halter was on, she was soft, responsive, and kind. She had a moment of hesitation at the trailer, then loaded willingly with Maia already inside. While working to halter her, she was very curious, engaging, and quite sweet with a bit of sass, too.
At AAE, Portia's personality has continued her blend of sweet and sass. Her lil' lips wrinkle when someone comes around to say hello, but it's mostly a bluff. Once she's given a little TLC, she comes around, warms up, and enjoys the interaction. Her first round with the farrier was a no go. She has a dental appointment, and her hooves will be trimmed while she's sedated. Poor girl looks and acts as if she hasn't had much hoof handling. She's not a super confident mare. It's no wonder, we were told a past person in these horses lives was not very kind to them. Portia is a work in progress, but no doubt, she'll come around as she's showered with kindness (and handlers employ consistent boundaries). Portia is scheduled for her dental, vaccines, and microchip...and hoof care, too. Once her condition has improved and she's been evaluated more, she'll be available for adoption.
In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, weekly farrier visits. There are resident dogs, cats, pigs, cows, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, deer, and coyotes in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road 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.
Portia is a younger mare that lived in the paddock next to Maia. Family thinks she's an Arab/Quarter Horse. Portia was in better condition than Maia, but thin and in need of basic care. Family said she wasn't very friendly, and she had not been haltered for quite a while. It took a very long time to earn her trust and halter her. Once the halter was on, she was soft, responsive, and kind. She had a moment of hesitation at the trailer, then loaded willingly with Maia already inside. While working to halter her, she was very curious, engaging, and quite sweet with a bit of sass, too.
At AAE, Portia's personality has continued her blend of sweet and sass. Her lil' lips wrinkle when someone comes around to say hello, but it's mostly a bluff. Once she's given a little TLC, she comes around, warms up, and enjoys the interaction. Her first round with the farrier was a no go. She has a dental appointment, and her hooves will be trimmed while she's sedated. Poor girl looks and acts as if she hasn't had much hoof handling. She's not a super confident mare. It's no wonder, we were told a past person in these horses lives was not very kind to them. Portia is a work in progress, but no doubt, she'll come around as she's showered with kindness (and handlers employ consistent boundaries). Portia is scheduled for her dental, vaccines, and microchip...and hoof care, too. Once her condition has improved and she's been evaluated more, she'll be available for adoption.
In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, weekly farrier visits. There are resident dogs, cats, pigs, cows, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, deer, and coyotes in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road 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.
