Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Horse Olympics

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This last Saturday was our first Horse Olympics and Chili Cookoff out at Hanaeleh!  Our volunteers did an excellent job of working with the horses through four main events: On-ground Keyhole (where they would run from one side of the arena, turn around, then run back), moving through the cones (without knocking them over), walking over the poles (without touching them), and walking through the "car wash" (horses don't like things touching their faces, so this was more difficult than it may seem … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Sapphire’s New Home

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Today we took Sapphire to her forever home in Encinitas, CA.  It was both wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time; we are so very happy for Sapphire and her new family, and we have wanted her to have a special family to love her through the end of her years.  At the same time, Sapphire is a very special horse, and we all grew to love her very much, and will miss her presence at Hanaeleh. We started out this morning taking Sapphire to the arena to say our own personal goodbyes (it doesn't … [Read more...]

An Update on Delilah. Hint: She’s So Happy!

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A wonderful update from Delilah's new owner, Michaela!  Please see her message below: Thought you might like a Delilah update.  She is doing very well- - she and I have become kindred spirits and she is my heart. I still get excited on my drive up to the ranch - or even on the mornings when I know that I am going to see her that day. And, I now am able to ride her both English and Bareback (I have to say I am in love with riding her bareback).  D has a great team of loving professionals … [Read more...]

Hanaeleh Achieves GFAS Verification

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We are very happy to announce that Hanaeleh is now verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. This is a huge undertaking for our small rescue and we finally did it! Here are the details from our press release: June 17, 2015 Hanaeleh Horse Rescue of California is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (Trabuco Canyon, CA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate … [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...]