Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

UPDATE: SAFE! Lancaster, CA: Shetland Pony Mare Needs Home

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UPDATE: Safe! This little girl was helped by Hanaeleh to get to the Southern California Miniature Horse Sanctuary. We know she will get the love and care she needs there! xxxxx Hanaeleh was contacted by a woman who rescued two ponies from a neglectful situation. She was able to find a home for one pony, but she is still looking for a home for the little mare. The pony is NOT at Hanaeleh- for more information, please contact the owner Jennifer directly: jenniferhall98@yahoo.com or by phone: … [Read more...]

Horse Massage

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Every month Lisa B. from Five Star Equine, comes out and massages some of the horses. They love it! Lisa makes sure to listen to their needs and helps to work through any of their old injuries. In addition to massaging them, Lisa also uses a laser light to help promote healing. Laser light therapy can help increase energy for cells, which promotes healing, and can also increase endorphin production, which can help reduce pain. This visit she worked on Rio, Ruby, Gabriel, and Garnet. We are … [Read more...]

Garnet’s 7-Week Update

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Garnet continues to do well after her arytenoidectomy- the surgery that cut away part of the inflamed and infected area around her larynx. We have been slowly weaning her off of the steroids, and she seems to be comfortable at rest in her stall. When we took her in a few months ago, her breathing was labored even at rest- now her breathing is quiet and she seems much healthier. The area around her surgery sites has been healing well and is only a little swollen now, so that unless you looked … [Read more...]

What about Bob (the Sheep)?

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Last week we received a phone call about a baby lamb who had been attacked by a dog. His leg was cut and his tail was completely degloved. The owners were concerned because they were not in a position to continue to pay for his vet bills, plus they did not feel they would be able to clean and wrap his wounds on a daily basis. He is only six months old and is a babydoll sheep, which is the same breed as the three already at Hanaeleh. Usually when people call us about taking farm animals, we often … [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...]

Immunovet EQ

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Hanaeleh participated in a short trial, feeding Immunovet EQ fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE) to six of our horses for 45 days. It comes in a powder form, and was easy to add to their grain. Because it is fermented, it is much more stable than other wheat germ options, and has a longer shelf … [Read More...]

Winds and Fires in Los Angeles

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L.A. Fires Our hearts have been heavy in watching the destruction of the fires in L.A. and seeing the loss of both property and of life. We know firsthand that evacuations are incredibly frightening and stressful, and the aftermath of an evacuation can be as stressful as the evacuation itself. So … [Read More...]