Stetson
Height: 16.0 hh (est)
Weight: TBD
DOB: 1998 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Bay
Breed: Thoroughbred
DNA: 1st TBD
2nd TBD
3rd TBD
Adoption Fee: $TBD
Category: In Rehab/Under Evaluation
Weight: TBD
DOB: 1998 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Bay
Breed: Thoroughbred
DNA: 1st TBD
2nd TBD
3rd TBD
Adoption Fee: $TBD
Category: In Rehab/Under Evaluation
Stetson's Story
Stetson came to AAE in October 2023. He was left in care of family after he lost his human mom a couple years ago, then his horse sister a few months ago. Stetson’s owner said his body condition has declined since his sister passed away, but we suspected there were other factors at play, as well. He was alone on a large property with little interaction, and he was being fed (hay), but wasn’t getting the food he needed (pelleted feed). It’s likely he hadn’t had any dental care for some time. At 25, maybe 30 years old, any teeth Stetson may have left are not likely able to process hay (grind, break it up). His teeth may be sharp and causing ulcers or other pain, missing and can’t grind hay properly, or otherwise, in bad condition.
Once at AAE, initial bloodwork was drawn to evaluate his organ functions, and fortunately, all looked fairly normal. Stetson was started on a refeeding program consistent with UC Davis' protocol for refeeding malnourished horses. He was given small, frequent meals consisting of soaked alfalfa pellets, and his feed slowly increased. After he gained some weight, he got much needed hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, as well as a microchip. His teeth were sharp, and he had multiple ulcers. Stetson is slowly gaining weight and has some life returning to his eyes. This ol' guy will take some time to recover before he is 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, a pig, goats, cows, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, bobcats, 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. Some do well; others will do better in a more quiet environment.
Once at AAE, initial bloodwork was drawn to evaluate his organ functions, and fortunately, all looked fairly normal. Stetson was started on a refeeding program consistent with UC Davis' protocol for refeeding malnourished horses. He was given small, frequent meals consisting of soaked alfalfa pellets, and his feed slowly increased. After he gained some weight, he got much needed hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, as well as a microchip. His teeth were sharp, and he had multiple ulcers. Stetson is slowly gaining weight and has some life returning to his eyes. This ol' guy will take some time to recover before he is 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, a pig, goats, cows, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, bobcats, 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. Some do well; others will do better in a more quiet environment.
