Emaciated and abused horses saved by Hanaeleh rescue group O.C. Register Maggie and Ulysses were among horses found abandoned in Riverside County and brought to Orange County to recover. By ERIKA I. RITCHIE TRABUCO CANYON – When Maggie, an Arabian, tries to roll in her paddock to scratch her itchy coat, Ulysses, a quarter horse, stands over her just to make sure she won't get too far away from him. "They've both just fallen in love with each other," said Elizabeth Zarkos, director … [Read more...]

Horses left to slaughter will instead lead July 4 parade O.C. Register By ERIKA I. RITCHIE TRABUCO CANYON – Delilah, a gray thoroughbred wasn't about to let Savannah, a brown and crème-colored pinto, get ahead of her galloping in the arena. Each time Elizabeth Zarkos changed her body posture and flicked the training whip, Delilah charged ahead keeping her head straight and body rigid blocking Savannah. "You little witch," Zarkos called out affectionately watching the playful … [Read more...]

E-QUEST: Passion gives horses second chance O.C. Register Elizabeth Zarkos, an Orange County teacher, founded the safe refuge. The effort was born from her passion to keep all equines safe from harm, treat them with dignity and to keep them off the food train bound for slaughter. Elizabeth leased land above Bethany's Gait, a haven of love for abused horses and minors. Forgotten and downtrodden horses and children come together, and with no precursor of judgment they strengthen wills and give … [Read more...]