Congratulations Cheers!  Our very own Cheer's Gold passed his first round interview with flying colors to become a Tempe Police Horse!  Cheers was then interviewed a second time by several mounted officers and overall did very well!  We will hear back in a couple weeks if he is still under consideration.  In the meanwhile we will be working with Cheers on areas he needs to strengthen such as handling the sound of a gun and checking on any areas of concern to make sure he is top notch for such a big job. Thanks to the Tempe Mounted Unit for taking the time to give Cheers an interview!  After all the work we've put into the big guy to make him feel good again we're excited at the chance for him to give back to the community.

Special thanks to Normand Latourelle, President and Creative Director of Cavalia, and Renee Moore of Barclay Communications for taking the time to visit our kids at Horseshoe Trails!  Our Respect session was made extra special by these amazing guests. 

Special Thanks to Arizona Character Education Foundation for their generous 2008 Grant to AERO, helping us continue our children's programs for 2009.  We're honored to be recognized with this highly competitive pool of funding. Read more about the program here.

Special Thanks to Reata Veterinary Clinic for their special fundraiser of a Feed Helping Hand Fund for horses in Southern AZ - this fund is designed to help people feed horses until they can find them a new home or recover from a temporary financial issue.  Reata did an amazing job raising funds to help horses and horse owners in Arizona!  Email AERO at info@azequinerescue.org if you need help thru this program.

Please see our Thank You's for other Special Thanks and recent generous contributions to AERO!

Upcoming Events

Email info@azequinerescue.org for more info on any of the below events.

Being Scheduled - Trailering Safety Clinic, Horse Handling Clinic, Disaster Readiness Clinic - email info@azequinerescue.org now if you'd like to be notified when the calendar is set

AERO in the News:

Sonoran News - April 29 2009

Arizona Republic - May 5 2009

Recent Events

Fiesta Days Parade 2009  - We had our first chance to participate in the parade this year and it was lots of fun!  Draven, Solstice and Squirt all braved the chaos to show folks what rescue horses can do!  And Draven wore his 'Adopt Me' paint which will help us find his person.

Big Bronco 2009 Sale  - Another success in spite of a challenging economy with a wonderful show of community support.

To see other Recent Events click here!

AERO needs your help! 

AERO ended the year significantly short of its operating expenses and needs community support to continue its programs in 2009.  Please consider donating in these tough economic times so that we can continue to serve the children and horses of our community. 

Network for Good is a secure site that supports credit card and recurring donations as well!

The Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. (AERO) is a highly specialized health center for rescue horses that require intensive medical care.  Our average rescue usually requires about 9 to 18 months of rehabilitation before they are ready to be adopted.

Our Mission 

Mailing Address: 

Arizona Equine Rescue Org, Inc.

34522 N Scottsdale Rd, D7-168

Scottsdale, AZ  85266 

623.465.1519

EMAIL: info@azequinerescue.org

Physical Location in New River 

AERO is an Accredited BBB Member Charity in the Phoenix and Northern Arizona Better Business Bureau (BBB)

AERO Barn Hours in 2009:

Summer Hours:  Mon-Sat 7:30am - 9pm

Facility is on a private secured property and by appointment only in New River.  The address on our website is for mailing only.

Phone:  623.465.1519

Emergencies or urgent matters: 602.538.0416

Email:  Info@azequinerescue.org

Volunteering at AERO! Special thanks to all the volunteers who have helped us tremendously through the years.  AERO is an all volunteer organization with over 5,000 hours donated in 2008! 

We ask that everyone goes thru volunteer orientation to assist us and the next Volunteer Orientation will be scheduled on August 1 at 8am. For more info contact: info@azequinerescue.org. 

Click here for information on how to report abuse or neglect!

Large Animal Rescue Training: Thanks to Daisy Mountain Fire Department for hosting our Large Animal Rescue Training. It was a big success and many thanks to Large Animal Rescue Company of Felton, CA for conducting the training.  If you are interested in learning how you can receive this training to extract horses from emergency situations, email info@azequinerescue.org to be put on the class schedule list.

AERO in the News:

Sonoran News - April 29 2009

Arizona Republic - May 5 2009

Conklin found a wonderful home thanks to the efforts of ABC15's Brian Webb and AERO.  AERO delivered him to his new home on 2/28/09.

Strawberry is a 25yo Bay riding stable horse that suffered severe neglect including worms, sharp teeth, overgrown feet, injuries and scabs on sides, and several hundred pounds down in weight.  She was removed from prior owner due to neglect. Read her PROGRESS DIARY here. She found a new home!

Rose is a 16yo 15.3H TB who just returned to the rescue because her adoptive mom can no longer ride due to injuries and wanted her to have a nice riding home.  She is in foster care with a potential person and we're happy to see Rose again.  She originally came to rescue with a foal tear that took six surgeries to repair!

Rim Rock is a 20yo 15H QH who just returned to the rescue from his adoptive home.  He has some foot conditions that require special care and his adopted family couldn't afford it.  Welcome Back Rim!  He originally came to the rescue as an abandonment.

Panda is a 10yo 10.2H Welsh Pony.  Panda was left in a field with no friends for several years after the owner abandoned at a boarding pasture.  Panda is overweight but otherwise healthy.  He is currently up for adoption and needs refresher training.  He shows indicators that he has been ridden and potentially pulled a cart.  See Panda's Diary here.

Lincoln is a 2yo Half Arab Red Roan with bone spavin and limb deformities.  He was born to a starved mare and has several medical issues that need treatment in order to assist him with productive life. He just arrived at the rescue for rehab.

Panda is up for adoption - see current rescue page for more info.

Draven and Zeph are up for adoption.  

Draven is a walk only 12yo Azteca grey paint 15H trail horse that is solid, balanced, affectionate and very lovely to ride.  He is sound at the canter and walk but will always be Grade 1-2 lame at a trot.  We have taken him on hard trails and long rides and he does well but doesn't do as well in large groups of horses when left behind. Very playful and needs a buddy. Adoption fee negotiable to right home.  He needs an intermediate horse person.  Above he is in the Fiesta Days Parade and does great with noise and crowds.

Zephyrus is a 7yo 16.1H Bay TB with personality plus.  He has been our longest rescue yet with physical and emotional problems that made him difficult to manage.  He has come thru all of this in flying colors even if it took much longer than originally planned.  He has been started under saddle, needs a job and lots of 1-1 time and mental activity.  His best uses would be in light trail or trail trials. He has beautiful movement when underway and likes to perform tricks and play.  He needs an intermediate to experienced horse person. He loves getting out on the trail. Adoption fee negotiable to right home.

(Please note that the companies and products we are referring to below are being suggested based on personal experience and they do not have a connection with the rescue other than as a supplier.)

Did you know that the average 150 lb. human needs approximately 1,500 to 2,000 calories per day and an average 1,000 lb. horse needs approximately 16,000 calories per day? So in calculation, a horse still needs approximately the same amount of calories per pound of body weight as we do. However, the big difference between horse and human is...  >> more

Click here to see Purina Mills Body Condition scoring chart to see if your horse or a horse you've seen is overweight or underweight.  (Note that you need Adobe Acrobat to see this chart.)

Check out KoalaTLife for your horse...this revolutionary treatment has helped many AERO rescues as well as sports teams and military special forces.  Whether your horse has a muscle injury, is ill with an infection or is neurologic this machine makes a huge difference!  Email: koalatlife@aol.com for more info

Do you know what do to to be prepared for fire season with your horses?  Read here to be ready this year before fires appear in your area.

Click here for information on how to report abuse or neglect!

Navicular Disease: To be Feared or Treated?  Navicular disease is a term that induces horror and panic in many horse owners. Fortunately, with advancing technology... >> More

Suspensory Ligaments and Degenerative Disease  One form of lameness associated with suspensory ligaments is Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Disease (DSLD) and is a point of frustration within the veterinary community...>> More

The Coffin Bone of the Horse  The coffin bone is the wedge shaped bone in the horse's hoof.  It's the main bone in the hoof that supports the...>> More

Which is better to feed - Timothy or Bermuda Hay?

Although there can be a huge difference in cost between the two products, nutritionally, when bermuda grass hay is... >> More

NEW NEW NEW - Ask the Farrier section on our web page for farriers and horse owners get answers to tough questions about the foot.  Please send Mark Russell, Esq. Dip wcf, RJF, CJF your questions and see a response on our website!

Congratulations David W. Gill on the recent publication of your new book "Farriery - The Whole Horse Concept".  This book is an incredible resource to horse owners and professionals on the latest ideas in horse hoof care and how they compare to the latest studies in bio-mechanical function.  It is extremely well written and very clear for the average horse owner to understand.  Check out the photos provided by AERO too - there is a copy in the barn for folks to check it out!