Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Happy Birthday Cricket! (and Quixote!)

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Last year today, we picked up Cricket and Quixote from a nearby stable who was going to send the horses to auction to pay for the unpaid board fees.  They were both emaciated, had little muscle tone, and were so bonded that it was dangerous to pull either one out of the stall because they would both freak out.   The owner was terrified of both horses, most specifically the large white Andalusian/Thoroughbred show horse that they had purchased for their daughter several years before, who quickly … [Read more...]

Trail Ride Today

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I took Tamahome out for a trail ride this afternoon and decided to pony Gypsy along. I did not realize that bringing her along would make things much more complicated. I've highlighted some of the more interesting conversations that occurred on our ride. Me: OK, guys, let's go on out. Tamahome: Hi Gypsy! Gypsy: What the hell. I did not say you could address me directly. Me: Stop it, Gypsy. Gypsy: Now you've gotten me in trouble. I hate you. Tamahome: OK, that's cool. In … [Read more...]

Los Angeles, CA: Several ponies need home!

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Pics available of all. Please contact Audrey with Saving Horses Inc. for photos and more info. Contact info below. Inventory of (12) small ponies in need of re homing. ALL of these ponies are very quiet and gentle. They do not bite or kick. They have never been hand fed. Can be loved on by young children. Very child safe. Some can be used as leadline ponies for a small light child. For the most part, these ponies need a loving home as a pet or pasture mate. Any of these ponies will be … [Read more...]

San Francisco, CA: 21 y/o Hanoverian Gelding Needs Retirement Home ASAP

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This woman is trying to find a home for this guy before his owner puts him down next week.  He cannot live in a large pasture, but he would be fine in a paddock or stall. Please contact Livia (contact information is at the bottom of the post).  See below for more information: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He's … [Read more...]

Santa’s Special Visit to Hanaeleh’s Horses

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'Twas the Saturday before Xmas and that means we had our annual Hanaeleh holiday party for all of our volunteers and their families. Javier (our former caretaker who also has a great catering business!) made the yummy food for us, which was wonderful as always! The best part was being able to sit … [Read More...]

RIP Our Sweet Girl, Hope

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It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Hope, our dear little 30 year-old Arabian mare who we rescued along with her best friend, Grace, over six years ago from a neglect situation. Grace sadly passed last year in October, and we were uncertain at the time how Hope would do … [Read More...]

Welcome Mr. Darcy! 9 year-old Registered Friesian Gelding

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Welcome Mr. Darcy to Hanaeleh! A few months ago we were told about a 9 year-old registered Friesian gelding whose owner wanted to turn him over immediately. We usually network these types of horses, but because of the timing involved, we ended up taking him in at Hanaeleh and named him Mr. Darcy … [Read More...]