Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

RIVERSIDE SHELTER, CA: PASO FINO needs adoption or Rescue!

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RIVERSIDE SHELTER, CA: PASO FINO needs adoption or Rescue! This lovely boy came in as a stray and with his mane like a bird's nest:-( We gave him a 'spa day' including a good bath and brushing. He tolerated the bath and absolutely loved the brushing. He's gained 50lbs in 2 weeks since these pics and is looking great. He's about 8 yrs and approximately 14 hands. He's a Stud but will be gelded. He had 4 shoes & very overgrown feet. He's a really good boy. He needs adoption or Rescue before it's … [Read more...]

Beware the “52” Horses Post!

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Hello all! There are e-mails and viral social media posts that have been around for a few years saying that "52 Thoroughbreds need homes or they will be sent to slaughter." This were valid posts in 2011, but the horses were all saved, and now this just gets randomly circulated every six months or so. The exact wording is below, so if you receive this message, please let the sender know so we are not wasting our efforts trying to save non-existent horses! "Some for free here...52 … [Read more...]

Tamahome and Quixote

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Tamahome and Quixote (one of our newest rescues), enjoyed themselves in the arena this morning.  Here you can see some pictures of them getting to know one another and having fun with the interns before having a good romp. … [Read more...]

Trabuco Canyon, CA: 19 y/o Registered Paint Mare Needs Home

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Princess is a 19 year-old paint mare who needs a home. She is registered with the Paint Horse Association (picture of her papers are below). Registration #218,129. Foaled 4/4/94. Registered name: DB Princess Chance. She is great with kids, but appears to have some sort of injury that prevents her from being ridden. Princess' owner could no longer afford her so she signed her over to the boarding facility, and we are trying to help the boarding facility find Princess a new home. There is no … [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...]

Thanksgiving 2024: A Message of Gratitude from Hanaeleh

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This past year has been fraught with challenges, but we have been able to overcome them with the incredible help of all of our supporters. We at Hanaeleh are all grateful for everyone's support- it is because of your kindness and generosity that we are able to continue the work of saving the … [Read More...]