Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Horses Who Need Homes

Horses who need homes that are not at Hanaeleh: We support adoption in all ways. We periodically post adoptable horses that are not at Hanaeleh to help struggling owners find good homes for their horses. Each horse listed on this page is not at Hanaeleh. Please contact the owners for more information.

UPDATE: SAFE! Trabuco Canyon, CA: 24 y/o Appendix Gelding “Buckeye” Needs Home, Previous Mounted Police Horse

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UPDATE 2/27/24-  We are pleased to note that Buckeye has found a new, forever home! We appreciate everyone who helped to network  him, and we are very happy that he has someone who will love him and take excellent care of him! *** Buckeye is a 24 year-old bay Appendix gelding who is looking for a new home. His owners moved to Montana and were concerned that the long distance and cold winters would be too difficult for Buckeye to handle, so they are looking to find him a new … [Read more...]

Norco, CA: 9 y/o Thoroughbred Mare “Dixie” Needs Home

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We were contacted by a woman who owns a 9 year-old bay Thoroughbred mare named Dixie Run. Dixie reared while being ridden, and flipped over, shattering the owner's pelvis. She has a long road to recovery, and is unable to continue to care for Dixie. She is looking to find Dixie a new home, preferably as a companion. Dixie is currently in Norco, CA. Dixie is good with other animals, and currently lives with three goats and a pony. She is relatively easy to handle on the ground, and would be … [Read more...]

Yucaipa, CA: 25 y/o Mare “Jolene” Needs Home

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We were contacted by a woman who is trying to find a home for her 25 year-old mare. They are unable to keep her anymore and we desperately want to find a home for Jolene. Jolene is barefoot and she's currently eating alfalfa/orchard. She has some arthritis in her hips and the vet recommended that she not be ridden. According to the owner, Jolene is very easy to handle, and would be fine being worked with by a beginner. She loves people and enjoys being brushed. We are seeking assistance … [Read more...]

Update: SAFE! San Diego, CA: 15 Year-Old Mustang Gelding “Maverick” Needs New Home

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Update 1/9/24: We received word that Maverick has found a home! Thank you to everyone who helped to network him! *** San Diego, CA: We received a message from someone who unfortunately is no longer able to keep his horses. He found a home for one, but is still looking for a home for a horse he rescued a few months ago named Maverick. Maverick is a 15 year-old grey Mustang who had been purchased for use as a lesson horse, but who needed training and was not an appropriate fit for their … [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...]