Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Trabuco Canyon, CA: Quixote (16 y/o Andalusian/Thoroughbred Gelding)

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Quixote: Andalusian/Thoroughbred Cross Age: 16 Discipline: Dressage/Flat Work Rider/Handler: Experienced Temperament: Sensitive, somewhat spooky We took Quixote into our facility in August, 2013.  At one time, he was advertised for $15,000 and jumped 3+ feet.  His owners had purchased him from a trainer, but he was much too horse for them, and their daughter lost interest.   The owners quickly became afraid of him, and left him in the stall for longer and longer periods, until he … [Read more...]

Federal Budget Effectively Puts an End to Horse Slaughter

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Breaking news: 2014 is indeed the Year of the Horse! The U.S. Congress just released the brand new funding bill for FY2014 – a massive bill involving more than a trillion tax dollars – and we are thrilled to announce that horse slaughter will not be coming back to United States soil. The ASPCA worked day and night to ensure that tax dollars would not be spent on inspections that enable the slaughter of horses for human consumption. We worked closely with other animal welfare organizations, … [Read more...]

CA: Lexie needs a home!

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Some of you may remember Lexie, the 14 y/o Quarter horse mare who we rescued in December: http://www.hanaeleh.org/orange-county-ca-qh-mare-needs-home-asap/ Her new owner was hoping to use Lexie in her lesson program, but her vet does not think that Lexie would be able to stay sound enough. She is now looking for a new permanent home for Lexie. Lexie is great with kids, and would be wonderful as a backyard horse.  She would be good to tote children around or as a companion horse. If … [Read more...]

The Truth About Horse Auctions: Eyewitness Report

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Have you ever been to a horse auction? Many people don't even know they exist. Many believe it's the "best place" to send a horse that you don't want, can't handle or just plain can't afford to keep anymore. Quite the contrary, it's the last place you want to send your horse. Please let us tell you the truth about horse auctions. Last weekend, one of our supporters went to a local auction with Auction Horses Rescue. We thought it best to share her eyewitness account and let you judge for … [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...]