Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

An Update on Delilah. Hint: She’s So Happy!

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A wonderful update from Delilah's new owner, Michaela!  Please see her message below: Thought you might like a Delilah update.  She is doing very well- - she and I have become kindred spirits and she is my heart. I still get excited on my drive up to the ranch - or even on the mornings when I know that I am going to see her that day. And, I now am able to ride her both English and Bareback (I have to say I am in love with riding her bareback).  D has a great team of loving professionals … [Read more...]

Hanaeleh Achieves GFAS Verification

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We are very happy to announce that Hanaeleh is now verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. This is a huge undertaking for our small rescue and we finally did it! Here are the details from our press release: June 17, 2015 Hanaeleh Horse Rescue of California is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (Trabuco Canyon, CA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate … [Read more...]

Pockets of Love/Gratitude: The Antidote for Compassion Fatigue

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If an optimist sees the world through rose-colored glasses, then an individual involved in rescue- whether it be human or animal- will eventually start to see the world through black iridium (that's the darkest lens Oakley makes, by the way, for those who do not live a few blocks from the Oakley headquarters). When faced with the worst that humanity has to offer day-in and day-out, it's difficult to be optimistic about the world. Many rescuers (as well as social workers, nurses, etc.) suffer … [Read more...]

Riverside, CA: 15 y/o Arabian Mare Needs Home

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Libby is a 14.1 hand, 15 year-old bay Arabian mare who needs a home. She was abandoned on the current owner's property a few years ago, and the owner has taken care of her, but she just does not have time to work with her, which is not fair to Libby. Libby is an easy keeper and is very sweet. She is good with kids and people. Libby is trained to ride, but she has not been ridden for a few months, so would need an owner who would be able to work with her. She is current on all of her vaccines … [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...]