Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Ulysses Eating His Grain

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Ulysses is one of our rescues from the Riverside Animal Shelter.  He is a very beautiful horse who suffered an intense amount of abuse at the hands of humans; when we picked him up, he had scars from his head to his tail.  His tendons were so damaged that it looks like they have been bowed multiple times.  There are scars from rope burns on his muzzle and legs.  Then the humans who had done this to him, abandoned him in a riverbed to starve to death. We have had Ulysses for almost a year now, … [Read more...]

New Assistant Trainer!

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of our intern, Emily, to Assistant Trainer- Groundwork!  Emily started with Hanaeleh last summer where she served as an intern, coming three to four times a week and working with the horses.  She has continued to help out at Hanaeleh throughout this year while also going to college and working for a veterinarian.  Emily is very patient with the horses, but also does not give up, even when they are a bit naughty.  She is always willing to … [Read more...]

Tamahome’s Birthday

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Tamahome turned 14 on Saturday! He and his horsie friends at Hanaeleh all had special oat and molasses cupcakes, while the humans had chocolate and vanilla cupcakes (Gypsy had one of each!). Merry Birthday Tama! … [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...]