Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

URGENT: 28 y/o Paint Quarter Horse Mare Needs Home ASAP!

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UPDATE: LADYBUG HAS A HOME. A wonderful person stepped up and she is SAFE. Ladybug is going to have horsie friends too! THANK YOU to all that shared her and reached out to us. We did it, you guys! And it only took a few hours. The power of horse lovers is supreme! Urgent situation: stable is going to send horse to auction to pay for the back board and we need help! PLEASE SHARE We were contacted about a situation at a local stable in Orange County CA. A woman had stopped coming out and … [Read more...]

Southern California, CA: Horses and Donkeys in Need of a New Home!

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We are very saddened to hear of the passing of a volunteer sanctuary manager who quite suddenly passed away just recently. The sanctuary assistant manager is filling in as needed to oversee the new and remaining caregivers and their sanctuary duties. However, in the wake of this sudden loss the sanctuary has decided to downsize a little. Hanaeleh is helping to network these horses/donkeys, but we have no other information other than what you see here. If you are interested in any of these … [Read more...]

UPDATE: SAFE! Lake Matthews, CA: Pony Needs Home!

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UPDATE: 2/22/23- We were contacted by Stuart's owner. Good news- Stuart the pony has found a new home! Thank you to everyone who helped to network him! We were contacted by a woman who helped to rescue a pony when her neighbor dumped him, but she is concerned that he is not getting the attention he deserves, and would like him to find a home with someone who would love to work with him. Otherwise, he has had his vaccines, and his teeth were floated last month. He does need his feet … [Read more...]

RIP Hershey

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It is with great sadness that we report this past week we had to help Hershey cross the Rainbow Bridge. Hershey was a 27 year-old Appendix (Thoroughbred and Quarter horse cross) who was one of our first rescues. He was a show jumper, but his owner could no longer afford him, and he had some personality *quirks* that made him difficult to work with. Hershey had been in a box stall for much of his life, and except for a few months in a pasture, he was not out with other horses, and he did not have … [Read more...]

SAFE! Yorba Linda, CA: 8 y/o TB Mare Needs Home

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UPDATE 4/18/25- The owner contacted us and let us know that Virginia has found a home! Thank you to everyone who helped share her story! Yorba Linda, CA: We were contacted by a woman facing financial hardship who needs help rehoming her 8-year-old Thoroughbred mare, Virginia. Virginia has … [Read More...]

Fallbrook, CA: Two Horses Need Homes!

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We were recently contacted by a woman who took in two horses—Brady and Quebec—after a friend moved away. Now, she is relocating out of state and, unfortunately, cannot bring the horses with her. Please note: Brady and Quebec are not currently at Hanaeleh. We are simply assisting in the search for a … [Read More...]

Announcing our Wine and Whinnies Tour Saturday May 3rd!

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Sip, Stroll & Support Hanaeleh!Saturday, May 3rd | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the ranch! Our Wine and Winnies event combines the serenity of rescued horses, the elegance of local wines, and the creativity of talented local artists—all in one magical … [Read More...]