If you are interested in adopting this horse, please submit an Adoption Inquiry via AAE\'s website; No texts please: https://www.allaboutequine.org/how-to-adopt.html. Adoption fee subject to change based on training; see website for all current information. River came to AAE with five other horses in June of 2025. A Nevada law enforcement agency contacted AAE in May 2025 about a group of six horses that may need placement. They were waiting for a judge\'s decision. Originally, a group of eight horses was seized by law enforcement due to neglect, and two of the horses were in such poor condition that they were euthanized. Eventually, the court\'s decision resulted in a transfer of ownership to the law enforcement agency. While awaiting the court\'s decision, the horses were housed and cared for at the Nevada Department of Corrections. While in their care, the horses were well fed, and we were told they gained weight and looked much better than when initially seized nearly three months prior. When we met River, she was sweet, but very timid, and she was very attached to Huck. She was full of stress! She was haltered with a bit of patience and she was hesitant to load onto the trailer, but with a little encouragement, she loaded behind Huck. After settling in at AAE for a few days, River warmed up, and she was on her way to becoming a pocket pony with bad manners, as she had no concept of personal space. Her body condition was fairly good, but we were told the horses were living in a herd environment, so there\'s a good chance she\'s pregnant. River\'s hooves were quite long and needing a trim. River is very sweet, but she is a bit invasive seeking attention, and she oversteps much too close to human feet. She\'s really enjoying attention, and she\'s agreeable with hoof handling. As soon as she\'s done with quarantine, she\'ll have her much-needed spa day (dental and hoof care, vaccines, deworming, and a microchip). We\'ll consider pregnancy testing, too. Once she\'s caught up with her basic needs, she\'ll continue with further evaluation before becoming available for adoption. At this point, River and Huck seem very bonded, so they will likely need to stay together in a future home. We\'ll see if/how that changes as they transition into a herd environment. Stay tuned for more updates. River is now current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and he has a microchip. He\'ll continue learning as he waits for his new family. In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, and weekly farrier visits. There are various resident animals, as well as various wildlife in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is on a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors and trucks are used in and around pasture/paddock areas.