All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

Founded in 2009, All About Equine Animal Rescue (AAE) works on the frontlines of horse rescue in Northern California, rescuing abused, abandoned, and neglected horses, both wild and domestic. AAE is dedicated to rehabilitating and finding permanent homes for horses and4 other animals that come into our care. AAE has provided second chances to more than 445 horses and other equine since 2009.  

Who we help:

• Abandoned, abused, and neglected horses and other equine, as well as farm animals, dogs, and cats. AAE often accepts horses and other animals that other facilities will not or cannot take, including senior animals and those with complicated injuries or illness due. 
• Community. AAE receives inquiries from families who are experiencing illness or death of a family member, or unforeseen financial hardship, preventing them from caring for their horses. Calls typically come from private community members and/or law enforcement.
• Law enforcement and other equine/animal rescues. AAE works closely with law enforcement agencies and in support of other equine/animal rescues. 
• Sanctuary. Horses and other animals have not yet been adopted or cannot be adopted into forever homes due to age, medical issues, or temperament are given lifelong care.

What we do:

• Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming Operations. Animal intakes are evaluated by AAE’s team and provided with individual rehabilitation plans, including veterinary care, specialized diets, and treatment, as needed. All horses also receive basic maintenance care:  dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, along with a microchip. AAE has a vetted adoption process ensuring adoptees are a good match for the horse.
• Community Involvement/Education. Approximately 125 dedicated volunteers support daily horse care, facility maintenance, fundraising & events, outreach & education, grant research & writing, administration, AAE's Used Tack Store, and more. On average, volunteers invest more than 20,000 hours of volunteer time each year as the heartbeat of AAE.  
• Development of AAE’s Pilot Hill, California facility. Good progress has been made in the transition to and development of AAE’s home in Pilot Hill with the overarching goal of AAE’s sustainability and ensuring a safe haven for horses. Construction of AAE’s Healing Horses Barn was completed summer/fall of 2025. 
• AAE's Used Tack Store. Located in Shingle Springs, CA, the used tack store sells gently used horse tack, equipment, and supplies in support of AAE’s rescue operations and fund-raising efforts.
• Communication. AAE connects with supporters through an e-Newsletter, social media, and direct communication.