Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Orange, CA: 19 y/o Thoroughbred Mare Needs Home

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We were contacted by a woman who has a bay 19 year-old Thoroughbred mare that was abandoned on her property after the owner passed away. The horse's name is Stacey, and she is rideable, although it has been several months since she was ridden, so her topline and muscle tone are not as developed. She will need an intermediate rider. Stacey is in good weight and is an easy keeper. She is good with other horses and is currently out with the property owner's horses. Her teeth were done in … [Read more...]

Lou Dillon’s Mounted Police Badge Ceremony

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Lou Dillon was awarded an honorary Mounted Unit Police Badge from the LAPD Mounted Unit on Saturday, April 30th, in a ceremony that included the Chief of Police, the officers who helped to rescue him from the streets of Watts as well as members from the LAPD's Mounted Unit. The LAPD bestowed upon Lou Dillon a plaque as well as the badge that has been mounted to his stall at Hanaeleh. Lou Dillon had been found running around by the Watts towers in Los Angeles during a torrential rainstorm … [Read more...]

SAFE! Jurupa Valley, CA: 16 y/o Missouri Fox Trotter Mare Needs Home

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UPDATE 7/6/22- We were notified by the riding center that Maggie Mae has found a new home with an owner in Norco! Thank you to everyone who helped to network this very special girl! We are helping a therapeutic riding center find a home for a lovely 16 year-old Missouri Fox Trotter mare. Maggie Mae was donated to their center, but her gait is not appropriate for their program, and the people in charge of the center think she would be happier with an individual owner or family … [Read more...]

Yorba Linda, CA: Potbellied Pig Needs Home

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We were contacted by one of our previous volunteers who is trying to help someone find a home for his potbellied pig. Bailey is a female pig, approximately 75 lbs. She is eight years old. Her back nails grow very fast, but otherwise she is in good health. She is very smart and will come when her name is called. She is located in Yorba Linda. Bailey is NOT at Hanaeleh- if you are interested in Bailey, please contact her owner directly- Rilynn: (657) 234-9310. … [Read more...]

Santa’s Special Visit to Hanaeleh’s Horses

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'Twas the Saturday before Xmas and that means we had our annual Hanaeleh holiday party for all of our volunteers and their families. Javier (our former caretaker who also has a great catering business!) made the yummy food for us, which was wonderful as always! The best part was being able to sit … [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...]