Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Orange County, CA: Two Arabians Need Home

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Hanaeleh helps to network horses who need homes, free of charge. These horses are offered free to a good home, but an adoption agreement and contract are often suggested. Hanaeleh is not responsible for any of the information provided and does not know anything beyond what is listed in the post- please contact the owner directly.  We were contacted this week by a woman in Modjeska Canyon, CA (south Orange County), who needs a home for her two Arabians. Please see the information for each … [Read more...]

A Horse’s View of the Kentucky Derby

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Today marks the 142nd year of the Kentucky Derby. As we have several Thoroughbreds at Hanaeleh, I thought it would be interesting to get a horse's point-of-view of the race. Brutus- 5 year-old Thoroughbred I was bred to race, although you would not know it from my conformation. My mother's name is Florecita and my sire is Mud Route, the son of Strawberry Road, a famous Thoroughbred racehorse in New Zealand. I was weaned from my mother at a scant four months so she could be bred again, so I … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Cinnamon

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You may remember our post about Cinnamon that we put up in early April. We were very thankful that we had a few people offer to take her, but the first person was a wonderful woman who wanted Cinnamon as a companion for her mare, who was also lame and had barbed wire scars across her legs from her previous owner. This Sunday I took Cinnamon up to her new home in Arcadia/Monrovia (right on the border). Cinnamon's owner was unable to come out on Sunday, and I didn't have anyone from Hanaeleh … [Read more...]

Monrovia, CA: 10 y/o Pit Bill Needs Foster/Home

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When we delivered Cinnamon on Sunday, we were told also about a 10 year-old, AKC Champion bloodline Blue Pit Bull dog (unneutered) who needs a home. His family lost their lease on their previous home, and have not been able to find a new apartment that will accept their dog, Houdi.  They are looking for either a foster home until they can find a place that will take him, or someone who will adopt him.  They have contacted some Pit Bull rescues, but have not been able to find anyone who can … [Read more...]

2024 Evening at Hanaeleh: Our 20th Anniversary

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On Saturday, October 19th, we celebrated our 20th anniversary at our annual Evening at Hanaeleh! We haven't had an in-person fundraiser at the ranch in a few years, so this was also a very special event, and we were able to see so many old and new friends! Some of our most loyal volunteers and … [Read More...]

Quixote, A Legacy of Love and Mischief at Hanaeleh

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Quixote's Obitiuary by Jocelyn Jazwiec, Hanaeleh Vice President The First Day I Met Quixote September 6, 2014: This was the day I first met Quixote, the Andalusian Thoroughbred cross who would become my best buddy. I didn't know much about horses back then. I had liked them since I … [Read More...]