All About Equine Animal Rescue

Reviewed by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation

$30,355 raised by 150 donors

100% complete

$30,000 Goal

All About Equine Animal Rescue (AAE) works on the frontlines of equine rescue, caring for the most vulnerable horses-in-need, both wild and domestic.  As feed, hay, fuel and general care expenses continue to rise, more horses and owners are finding themselves in need. Thousands of our iconic wild mustangs are sitting in holding pens, many for over a decade.  

AAE rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses that have been neglected, abused, abandoned and/or are at risk of slaughter.  Horses who have not or cannot be adopted into forever homes are given lifelong care at the AAE ranch in Pilot Hill, CA, either as retirees or as ambassadors in our educational programs.  AAE often accepts horses that other facilities will not or cannot take, including senior horses and those with complicated injuries or illness.  Since its inception in 2009, AAE has taken in 408 equines and 304 have found loving homes.  We work closely with county animal control agencies and other equine / animal rescue organizations to offer a safe haven to animals in need. In 2022, AAE relocated to our new 61-acre ranch in Pilot Hill, CA - a place where horses and humans can heal and flourish, and we are making good progress with our transition to the new property.

All About Equine is supported by a broad base of volunteers from our local community and beyond. Approximately 125 volunteers support general operations and special projects including:  horse care, facility maintenance, fundraising & events, outreach & education, hands-on programs with horses, grant research & writing, administration, and more. AAE also operates a used Tack Store in Shingle Springs, CA.  This store helps to repurpose new or gently used horse tack, equipment, and supplies, while raising much-needed funds to help save more horses.  On average, our generous and compassionate volunteers contribute well over 20,000 hours per year as the heartbeat of AAE.  

AAE connects with over 15,000 supporters and fans through a weekly e-Newsletter, social media outlets and direct communication. With a lot of hard work, the passion of our dedicated volunteers and widespread community support, AAE has become a respected leader in equine rescue.

Giving Activity

Mission

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc. rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected, abandoned, and/or slaughter-bound animals, primarily equine (wild and domestic); provides animals with food, shelter, care/handling, and veterinary care, as needed; utilizes a strategic process for matching healthy, rehabilitated animals with compatible, loving, and permanent adoptive homes; provides long term care for unadoptable animals; and educates the community about the plight of equines (wild and domestic).

Needs

Support for all aspects of horse care. On average, the daily cost for basic care of a typical horse is $5-$10, and it could be more depending on special diets, medications, or other special needs.

The average monthly cost for basic care of a typical horse is roughly $150-$300, which includes costs for feed, hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming. This does not include urgent or emergency care.

Funding for emergency veterinary care helps provide care when its needed most for horses and other equine, such as diagnostics (e.g. bloodwork, radiology, biopsy, etc.), treatment, medications, surgery, or emergency situations for injury or illness. Monthly veterinary services are often $5000 or more, which includes basic care, diagnostics, urgent or emergency care, and other costs including farrier sedation, treatments, castration surgeries, hospital care, and other related services.

Healing Horses Barn at AAE's new location in Pilot Hill for operations and future programs to assure our most fragile equine won't need to endure another cold, wet, muddy winter without adequate protection. We can’t build it without you!

Other improvements for the new property include cross-fencing and shelters for paddock and pasture areas, a quarantine barn, a covered arena, office improvements, and other equipment needs.

Volunteers to support all aspects of operations including horse care and handling, facilities, training (expert level), grant research/writing, administration, fundraising/events, outreach, used tack store support, future horse-human programs, board members to expand and diversify our board, and more.

Get Involved

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In-Person Volunteering


Volunteer

AAE Ranch in Pilot Hill, CA / Various locations in local community / Virtual

Ongoing opportunity

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

All About Equine Animal Rescue

other names

AAE

Year Established

2009

Tax id (EIN)

27-0384523

Mission Category

Animal Related

Operating Budget

$250,001-$500,000

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Program, Volunteers, Board Members, Funding: Other, In-Kind Donations

Demographics Served

Animals, General population

Local Counties Served

El Dorado, Sacramento, Placer

Address

2201 Francisco Drive 140-174
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Service areas

El Dorado County, CA, US

Sacramento County, CA, US

Placer County, CA, US

CA, US

Amador County, CA, US

Phone

916-520-4223

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