Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

a non-profit horse rescue working with abandoned, neglected and abused horses. Stop horse slaughter NOW!

Horse Slaughter Defund Amendment Vote Wed 7-12-17 Take Action Now!

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The fate of America's horses depends on your Congressperson and Senators. The vote to DEFUND horse slaughter plants in the US is this Wednesday, July 12th and it looks like we'll lose by ONE vote! Please click the link below to take action... and SHARE this post. American horses are currently protected from slaughter on American soil, but this could soon change. The U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees will decide on July 12th whether the cruel, unnecessary and predatory horse … [Read more...]

Hanaeleh Horses: Yearly Vaccinations

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Yesterday our horses got their second set of vaccinations. All of Hanaeleh's horses are vaccinated yearly with strangles, West Nile (unless they have an allergic reaction), and a 4-way shot, which includes both Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis, tetanus, rabies and flu-rhino. Last week our horses received their West Nile and strangles vaccines. Luckily all of our horses right now are able to receive the West Nile vaccine, as the disease does kill a number of horses in Southern California … [Read more...]

Horse Slaughter Hall of Shame

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Please take notice of these four individuals because they are among the biggest enemies of wild and domestic equines serving in our government today either directly or indirectly. Horse Slaughter Hall of Shame Top left: Oilman and rancher Forrest Lucas. He founded the pro-horse slaughter, pro-puppy mill and anti-animal lobbying group, Protect the Harvest. Lucas serves on Drumpf's Agricultural Advisory Board and reportedly was given the task of helping to set the agricultural policy for this … [Read more...]

Thank you to Santa Margarita High School Equestrian Team

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We sending out an enormous thank you to the Santa Margarita Equestrian Team for raising $1,550 for Hanaeleh this past school year! These wonderful people spent many of their weekends at various horse shows, helping to spread the word about Hanaeleh and equine advocacy. The team raised funds by raffling off various prizes donated by the community as well as getting donations directly from those at the horse show. Many thanks to the team for their continued dedication towards horses, and for … [Read more...]

Introducing Our Newest Herd Member: Flame!

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We added a new horse to our Hanaeleh herd this week: Welcome Flame! Flame is an 18 year-old registered Paint horse. Flame has been on our waiting list for several months, and we were finally able to accommodate him at the ranch. Flame's owner had owned him since he was a baby, but unfortunately … [Read More...]

Ladybug’s Colic Adventure

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While the warm winter days might be a dream for those who enjoy the beach in February, the extreme changes in temperature (80 degrees during the day/40 degrees at night) can be detrimental to horses, as these changes can lead to colic. While we do our best to ensure the horses drink enough water and … [Read More...]

Abe the Mini-Mule’s Happy Update

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We know everyone is interested in how Abe the mini-Mule is doing. He is fitting in very well at his foster home! He is staying at our former board member's house right now, where his best little girlfriend (who was rescued with him) lives.  We went over to see him while the farrier was out to … [Read More...]