Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Trabuco Canyon, CA: 14 y/o Paint Mare Needs Home

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We were contacted by someone in Trabuco Canyon (south Orange County) who is looking to find a good home for Candy, a 14 year-old brown and white Paint mare. Candy is about 16 hands and is healthy and up-to-date on her vet/farrier care. Candy was given to her current owner when another family member could no longer keep her. Unfortunately, Candy is food aggressive, and is not getting along well with the person's other horse, who is now suffering. She would do well if she were in her own stall … [Read more...]

RIP Onyx

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We have the very sad news to report that we had to make the very difficult decision to say goodbye to our girl, Onyx. For those who may not remember, we took in this poor girl last year as she was literally dying from her lack of care. Her owner continued to ride her even when she had abscesses, excessive ringbone and sidebone. He refused to have her feet done, even when a farrier offer to trim her feet for free. Onyx obviously suffered from Cushings disease, but he refused to treat her … [Read more...]

SAFE!: San Juan Capistrano, CA: 22 y/o QH Mare Needs Home

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October 14, 2019: We just got word that Squeeze found a new home! Her owner said that the new owner just loves Squeeze, and Squeeze loves her as well! What a wonderful ending! We hope that Squeeze and her new owner have many happy years together. :)   Original Post Below We received a call last week asking for help placing a 22 year-old Quarter horse mare named Squeeze. Her owner is older and fractured her shoulder, and is also going through some personal issues that make it … [Read more...]

SAFE! Washington State: 18 y/o Paint Mare Needs Rescue!

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UPDATE: We received word on Monday afternoon that Poppy is safe! We actually ended up with three people who offered to help! This is after so many other groups that were called just said, "Sorry, full." Hats off to the Hanaeleh community! You guys are amazing! The man who was going to sell her for slaughter agreed to release her, and Poppy went straight to the vet that afternoon! She will now get the care and love she needs to live out the rest of her life in peace and safety. Thank you … [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...]