Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Please Welcome Ladybug, Our Latest Rescue

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Hanaeleh was contacted by another rescue in February, asking us to help with a paint horse who had been abandoned at a local stable in Orange County. The owner had stopped paying board, and was several months behind. One of the people at the stable saw that LadyBug wasn't being cared for, and reached out to the owner. She started taking care of LadyBug, but she could not afford a second horse. LadyBug's owner continued to fall farther and farther behind on rent, and eventually the stable started … [Read more...]

Wild Beauty Documentary

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This past week, Elizabeth had the honor of being a special guest at the documentary Wild Beauty, a movie about the plight of the wild horses and how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to round them up for no reason except for the fact that large corporate cattle and sheep ranchers and oil companies want to occupy these federal lands. The Issue of Unnecessary Wild Horse Roundups We have been working to educate the public about this issue for years- the BLM has shown itself to be a … [Read more...]

UPDATE: SAFE! San Dimas, CA: Arabian Mare Needs Home

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UPDATE: We had someone contact us who is willing to take this lovely girl- he and his wife already have seven horses they've rescued, but they saw this post and realized that she needed their help! Thank you to everyone who shared this post- we are so happy that this girl will have a safe place to go! San Dimas, CA: Aria is a sweet 18-20 year-old Arabian mare who was abandoned by her owner in a neighbor's backyard. There are people who have been working with her and trying to rehab … [Read more...]

Catching Up with Lou Dillon

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If you've been supporting Hanaeleh for a while, you probably remember Lou Dillon's rescue. It's been four years since that fateful day and everyday is an absolute pleasure to have him here. If you're new to us, Lou Dillon was found running in the street in Watts, CA (on Lou Dillon Ave). He was about 500 lbs underweight, people were dodging him with their cars and throwing trash at him. It was pouring rain (not something that happens often in So Cal) so a kind citizen ushered him into … [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...]

Venus’s Road to Recovery: A Heartwarming Update

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Venus is a very sweet Rocky Mountain Horse we rescued from a "rescue" in Summer 2018. Venus' left eye was cloudy due to several wooden splinters that had she had gotten in them while turned out in the "rescue's" rickety paddocks. No one had been checking on her so, over time, the slivers worked … [Read More...]

Riverside, CA: Two Arabian Horses Need Homes

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We received a call from a woman who has two Arabians who need homes. She is no longer able to ride due to age/health issues and is planning on moving out of state and cannot take them with her. (photos below) Fancy- 15-16 y/o Mare Fancy is an Arabian mare. She has not been ridden consistently for … [Read More...]