NOTE:  We have had a very busy spring season and our website is dated.  If you have any questions or want updates please visit our Facebook page or email info@azequinerescue.org for more info!  We are not accepting new volunteers or visitors in the barn for the summer as we try to catch up on administrative items and prepare for a busy fall season.

Upcoming Events

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

Jun 12 - Phoenix Pet Expo at University of Phoenix Stadium

Jul 20 - City of Phoenix Animal Agency Expo

Special Thanks to RubberSheetRoll for donating neoprene to cover our washrack and make the washrack bars nice for the horses even when it's hot outside.

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!

Recent Events

National Rescue Ride 2009 was a big success and everyone had fun even though we had to change the trail at the last minute due to freeway construction!  We had lots of folks trying the Trail Trial obstacles and the weather was beautiful!  Thanks to everyone for their support!

For Goodness Sake Grand Opening Event was lots of fun with AERO horses entertaining the crowds.  Special thanks to Paty and Chris for including AERO in this amazing thrift store for animal rescues.

AERO to the RESCUE! After receiving word that Phoenix Fire Dept had a horse in a pool and needed technically trained folks on site, Dr. Lucas,  Hope and Soleil responded to the scene to assist.  The first use of the rescue strap donated by Cave Creek Saddle Club and leading the fire crew in LAR techniques managed to get Sabina safely out of the pool in 45 minutes.  Great job to everyone who helped and the Phx Fire Dept technical rescue crew who managed the ropes behind the scenes to stabilize her as she left the pool!  See the full story on Fox 10 here.

To see other Recent Events click here

Vicky and Colorado with Elizabeth and Brianna in the Fiesta Days Parade 2010 in Cave Creek looking good!

CONGRATULATIONS AERO LAR Volunteer Team and Airwest Helicopters, and Large Animal Rescue Company for the safe helicopter lift of 'Colorado'!  See our AERO Facebook page for news coverage and details on this rescue!

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 2010:

Summer Hours:  By appt only

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 2009! 

We ask that everyone goes thru volunteer orientation to assist us orientations will be scheduled on an as needed basis. 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.

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 and is officially adopted!

Hawkeye was roped in a rodeo and picked up as a stray with lariats attached to him. He was purchased at public auction and is now ready for adoption.  He is cute, 14H, and very affectionate and good with other horses.  He is still being evaluated under saddle but has been ridden.

Grace and Phoenix are a mare and foal AERO was able to pull from the kill lot for another rescue, HEART of Tucson.  Thanks to Pam, a volunteer, we were able to get the baby unloaded off the truck and reunited with her mom. Special thanks to Donna for spontaneously housing them until HEART could transport next day.  This is a great example of a rescues working together to help more horses and we saved these special ones from being separated and sent to slaughter.

Rim Rock is a 27yo 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.

Brandy is a 22yo buckskin QH that developed a severe skin infection caused by parasites on her leg and face.  Her owner requested assistance to get her proper medical care.  She is responding nicely but her fate is uncertain due potential complications in her foot. 

Available for adoption: 

Hawkeye - 7yo 14H Chocolate Palomino Rocky Mtn Gaited horse healthy and sound

Mac - 25yo QH companion horse with special care needs

Draven - 12yo walk only trail horse

Zeph - 7yo TB Trail Horse

Brandy - 22yo Buckskin Trail Horse

Misty - 20yo Arab Companion horse

Email: info@azequinerescue.org

Zephyrus is a 7yo 16.1H Bay TB with personality plus.    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.

Fiona is now officially adopted and in her new home! Fiona is a Fjord cross from New Mexico whose owner was having trouble keeping up with care costs.  Star is excited to have her as a Trail Trials prospect.  Congrats to both of them.  Babycakes was also pulled over with Fiona and found a wonderful home permanently adopting her in August.

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 lame at a trot. Very playful and needs a buddy. Adoption fee negotiable to right home.  He is good with beginners.  Above he is in the Fiesta Days Parade and does great with noise and crowds. 

(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!