Raine
Height: 39" (est)
Weight: 300 lbs (est)
DOB: 2009 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Pinto
Breed: Mini
DNA: 1st Peruvian Paso
2nd Garrano
3rd Colombian Paso Fino
Adoption Fee: Adopted
Category: Companion
Weight: 300 lbs (est)
DOB: 2009 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Pinto
Breed: Mini
DNA: 1st Peruvian Paso
2nd Garrano
3rd Colombian Paso Fino
Adoption Fee: Adopted
Category: Companion
Raine's Story
Raine came to AAE in late May 2021 with her pasturemate, Buddy. Raine and Buddy were acquired as companions for an older gelding (full-sized). They were not working out. Raine was food dominant with Buddy, and the older gelding wasn't particularly fond of Buddy. Raine was somewhat feral and not easy to manage. Owner relinquished the pair to AAE because it wasn't a good situation for the minis.
Raine is very fearful of humans and first touches. Once in halter, she's very stoic and tries to understand. She's on the timid and startles, but is not overly reactive. She's a sweet little gal that probably hasn't been treated very kindly by humans in the past, but she seems willing to give them another chance.
Raine is slowly learning two-leggers are not all bad. She's not as quick to escape and is even approaching the fence to sniff an hand when offered. She is beginning to think more, panic less, and she's developing a little bit of confidence. Raine will willingly give her hooves, but we've continued using dorm gel (a sedative) for trimming to keep it safe. Like Buddy, she halters and leads, but there's room for improvement. Patience, kindness, a soft approach, and consistent handling and care will help her, overall. She doesn't want to be afraid any more.
Raine is available for adoption to an experienced home. At this time, Raine is not suitable for beginners/novice horse owners nor a home with small children.
Raine is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines and deworming, and she has a microchip in place.
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, chickens, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels 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. Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
Raine is very fearful of humans and first touches. Once in halter, she's very stoic and tries to understand. She's on the timid and startles, but is not overly reactive. She's a sweet little gal that probably hasn't been treated very kindly by humans in the past, but she seems willing to give them another chance.
Raine is slowly learning two-leggers are not all bad. She's not as quick to escape and is even approaching the fence to sniff an hand when offered. She is beginning to think more, panic less, and she's developing a little bit of confidence. Raine will willingly give her hooves, but we've continued using dorm gel (a sedative) for trimming to keep it safe. Like Buddy, she halters and leads, but there's room for improvement. Patience, kindness, a soft approach, and consistent handling and care will help her, overall. She doesn't want to be afraid any more.
Raine is available for adoption to an experienced home. At this time, Raine is not suitable for beginners/novice horse owners nor a home with small children.
Raine is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines and deworming, and she has a microchip in place.
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, chickens, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels 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. Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
