Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Update: Aurora

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We have had Aurora for about two months now, and I will say the past few weeks have made a dramatic difference- Aurora is nothing like the horse who came to us! Aurora came to Hanaeleh because her owners had medical issues and could no longer care for her. At the time they contacted us, we were full, so we tried to network her, but unfortunately she needed more care than people wished to provide. Aurora now is doing so much better, both physically and mentally. One of Aurora's main issues … [Read more...]

Working Together to Rescue a Baby Donkey, Ends Happily!

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We were contacted this week to help rescue a baby donkey who was in dire need. He was one of 55 donkeys that were rounded up in Texas and sent to the Kaufman McBarron Slaughter Holding Station...and scheduled to ship to Mexico. He was actually pulled from the truck on the way to the slaughterhouse! The little donkey was sent to quarantine where he was vetted, wormed and was otherwise healthy. He was scheduled to go to Washington, but he did very poorly during transport, and the rescue … [Read more...]

Aurora: Newest Rescue Horse at Hanaeleh

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Last December we were contacted by a family who had a buckskin Quarter horse in need.  The owners had major medical issues and the other family members were not able to take the horse.  Unfortunately, because of the horse's age (she is 26) and because she had not been worked with for a while, they had difficulties finding a home for her.  We put her on our waiting list, and tried to network her, but unfortunately we were not able to find her a safe place. Luckily with Sapphire's adoption, we had … [Read more...]

Trabuco Canyon, CA: Savannah- 20 y/o Paint Mare for Adoption

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Savannah is a 15.2 hand Paint Quarter horse mare. She was originally a broodmare but in 2012 had been found starving with her foal at her side. Her foal found a home and Hanaeleh rehabilitated Savannah and she was adopted out in 2013. Last month, her owner contacted Hanaeleh and said he could no longer keep her due to his medical issues, so she came back to Hanaeleh, and is once again looking for her forever home! Savannah is a beautiful mare and is very, very sweet. She loves attention and … [Read more...]

SAFE! Yorba Linda, CA: 8 y/o TB Mare Needs Home

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UPDATE 4/18/25- The owner contacted us and let us know that Virginia has found a home! Thank you to everyone who helped share her story! Yorba Linda, CA: We were contacted by a woman facing financial hardship who needs help rehoming her 8-year-old Thoroughbred mare, Virginia. Virginia has … [Read More...]

Fallbrook, CA: Two Horses Need Homes!

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We were recently contacted by a woman who took in two horses—Brady and Quebec—after a friend moved away. Now, she is relocating out of state and, unfortunately, cannot bring the horses with her. Please note: Brady and Quebec are not currently at Hanaeleh. We are simply assisting in the search for a … [Read More...]

Announcing our Wine and Whinnies Tour Saturday May 3rd!

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Sip, Stroll & Support Hanaeleh!Saturday, May 3rd | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the ranch! Our Wine and Winnies event combines the serenity of rescued horses, the elegance of local wines, and the creativity of talented local artists—all in one magical … [Read More...]