Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Hanaeleh Gets a New Arena Sprinkler!

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This week we purchased a new sprinkler for the arena! This sprinkler will help to keep the dust down and will also help improve the footing in the arena. The horses had mixed reactions to the sprinklers- some of them found the moving water scary, some of them just avoided the water altogether, and some of them used the sprinkler as a way to cool down! Venus Decides it's Best to Avoid the Sprinkler Gypsy isn't too Thrilled with the Sprinkler, Either   Lou Dillon and Quixote First … [Read more...]

Wickenburg, AZ: 2 Thoroughbreds Need Homes ASAP

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We were contacted by a woman who is looking for homes for two Thoroughbred geldings whose owner has passed away. The woman has cared for them for the past several months, but she is unable to continue to support them financially. The horses do not necessarily have to go together, although ideally it would be nice if they could find a home where they could stay together as they have lived together for a long time. Both horses are good with other horses. they are currently on Bermuda and … [Read more...]

RIP Sable

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We are very sad to report that earlier this week we had to make the very difficult decision to help Sable over the Rainbow Bridge. Losing Sable has left us all heartbroken. Sable came to Hanaeleh at the end of March 2022; we rescued her and Tilly from a situation where they were not cared for appropriately. Their stalls at their previous home had not been cleaned in months, and Sable's hooves had suffered. She had dropped soles and had foundered as well. Additionally, while she was on … [Read more...]

Silverado Canyon, CA: 2 Thoroughbred Mares Need Homes ASAP

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Hanaeleh was contacted by a woman who is looking for homes for her two Thoroughbred mares. These horses are NOT at Hanaeleh. If you are interested in Gina and Madonna, please contact the owner directly: Cecilia (949) 609-0925. They don't necessarily have to go together, but it would be nice if they could. Both mares were ridden as polo ponies, but for the past five years have been pastured out in Silverado Canyon in Orange County. The horses are still healthy and sound, but are not up-to-date … [Read more...]

Check Out Our Newly Refurbished Arena and Round Pen!

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The Santa Ana winds that tore through our ranch last fall didn’t just destroy several of our shelters—they also blew away nearly all the sand from our arena. After the winter rains, we tried dragging the arena to loosen and soften the remaining dirt for the horses, but our current drag isn’t heavy … [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...]