Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Savannah

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Savannah 17-year old Paint/Pinto/Quarter Mix Mare Rescued April 2, 2012 Adoption pending Savannah is a 17 year-old pinto mare. She was rescued from Apple Valley with a foal at her side. The people who rescued her found a foal for her home but her owner had financial issues and could not longer care for her. We took her in and started her on a special diet to help her gain weight and to improve her skin issues. She responded very well! Savannah now lives with her new owner in Trabuco … [Read more...]

Happy Hanaeleh Anniversary May 29, 1999

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13 years ago today, I purchased a bay Arabian, sight unseen, from a feedlot in Chino. It was a Wednesday when I said I would take her, on the 27th, although she was not released until Friday, the 29th. Cleo came home to me. The rest of the horses at the feedlot went to slaughter that day. That horse was Cleopatra, who was my dearest friend and companion.  Without her, there would be no Hanaeleh, and who knows what might have happened to the horses we have helped. Although Cleo is no … [Read more...]

Happy Rescue Day Gypsy!

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Four years ago Lori and I drove out to the middle of the desert of nowhere, in 100+ degree weather, to pick up a horse who just "needed a few treats" in order to come. Once we arrived, however, we realized that we had to figure out very quickly exactly how to catch a wild Mustang who hadn't been handled in months. Four hours later, with some twine, a few lead ropes and a lot of luck, and we had a little Mustang mare in the back of our trailer, heading for home. And the rest, as they say, is … [Read more...]

Ladybug’s Colic Adventure

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While the warm winter days might be a dream for those who enjoy the beach in February, the extreme changes in temperature (80 degrees during the day/40 degrees at night) can be detrimental to horses, as these changes can lead to colic. While we do our best to ensure the horses drink enough water and … [Read More...]

Abe the Mini-Mule’s Happy Update

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We know everyone is interested in how Abe the mini-Mule is doing. He is fitting in very well at his foster home! He is staying at our former board member's house right now, where his best little girlfriend (who was rescued with him) lives.  We went over to see him while the farrier was out to … [Read More...]

Siegfried and Joy

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Hanaeleh strives to focus on putting positive energy out into the world; we concentrate on the good we are doing and what we can do to improve the lives of the horses we save. When we see other groups also putting out positive energy and vibes into the universe, we love supporting their … [Read More...]