- Spotlight: Jackson
- In Memory: Dusty
- Save the Date: Laugh It Forward
- AAE Used Tack Store News
- Save the Date: Boots & Bling
- Horses Available for Adoption
- Volunteer Corner, Current Volunteer Help Needed
- Special Project Help Needed
- Other Ways You Can Help

Jackson

Remember Jackson, an 8 year old bay mustang who came to AAE from the Virginia Range in Nevada?

Jackson is a handsome, athletic, and sensitive gelding. He prefers the company of his herd-mates over that of humans. He is curious and willing, but he tends to keep his distance. He is not readily approachable in a large space; however, he can be approached and haltered in a smaller, confined area.

Jackson was adopted and returned a few years later after a death in the family. After adoption, Jackson went directly into training, spending about five months with his trainer learning about humans, groundwork. trailer loading, and saddle and rider. Sadly, his adopter was unable to continue his education. As a result, he regressed, and his fear of humans returned. Because of this regression, he will only be adopted into a home with previous mustang experience. Jackson will be a long term project for someone with no time limits and no motives.

If you think you might be the Denise to this (Alan) Jackson, please visit his page to learn more, and submit an "Adoption Inquiry".

Can't adopt? Sharing Jackson's story is so helpful, too! Maybe your family member, friend, or co-worker would be his perfect match!

You can also sponsor Jackson and help cover his care costs. Horse sponsorships help give us the stability and flexibility we need to make sure we can take our time finding the right home for each of our adoptable horses.

Dusty

It's been a tough several weeks at AAE. Our sweet ol' Dusty crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week. Dusty was one of the cutest minis ever. He helped our new volunteers learn the ropes at AAE, and they learned about minis and mini care. This lil' man was far less intimidating than a 1,000 pound horse for anyone new to horses. Sadly, he got very, very sick with a severe case of colitis, and like minis can do, he declined quite rapidly. Helping him across the Rainbow Bridge was the kindest choice for this lil' man. We'll miss his cuteness every day, but we know he'll be watching over his two buddies, Robbie and Flame.

On Thursday, July 13, Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge in Old Sacramento is hosting a comedy show fundraiser for AAE! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

Tickets are $20, and $20 of every admission goes to AAE!

Buy Tickets!

Exciting news! The AAE Used Tack Store is moving in June! We aren't going far, the store will still be in Shingle Springs. Where? Haha! Stay tuned for more info. What does it mean?

Yep, a HUGE sale before we go! It's coming soon!!

We will need volunteers to help with the move. If you would like to help, please send us an email - [email protected]

Volunteers Needed!

Boots & Bling is a big event, and we need help more than ever. AAE and the horses will benefit greatly from your help. We are kicking off our planning meetings next week, so if you're interested in helping out, please sign up below, and we'll be in touch in the next few days.

We need volunteers in the following areas: auctions, sponsors, dinner, decor, facilities, graphics, marketing, volunteer coordinator, ticket sales, social media, communications, and more. Please help if you can!

Are able to volunteer to help with our Boots event?

Sign up here.

If you're interested in learning more, please email us.

Thanks for giving your time and talents to help the horses of AAE! We appreciate all you do.

Several weekly horse care shifts are short handed and could use volunteers. If you are a current volunteer in Pilot Hill, please sign up for shifts!

If you'd like to volunteer but haven't completed AAE's Orientation and Basic Safety, please complete a

volunteer interest form to get started.

We have a variety of areas that we need help in. If horse care isn't for you, can you help in other ways?

- Used Tack Store Support
- Volunteer Coordinators needed for various areas
- Fundraising/Events, help plan or lead fundraising activities like horse sponsorships, CAR donations, restaurant fundraisers, craft-making for store sales, etc.
- Grant writing/research
- Facilities/Groundskeeping
- Program development
- Clean tack
- Special projects

Facility Projects

- Shelter construction/installation
- Shedrow roof installation
- Build a deck
- Cross-fencing installation
- Barn construction (do you know any barn contractors?)
- Tree trimming, help limb our trees and protect horses eyes and bodies
- Restroom construction
- Paint a shed (interior) or shelter or two (interior)

Have something else in mind, contact us!

Need A Little More

In Your Life?

Let's make 2023 the right time for these lovelies to find their lifelong Love!

Learn more about each horse by clicking on its name or photo.

Please look at each horse's description and needs to make sure YOU are a good match!

If you are interested in exploring adoption, please learn more about our adoption process then submit an Adoption Inquiry.