Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Update: Thousand Oaks, CA: TB scheduled to be euthanized is SAFE!

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We received word that the Thoroughbred in Thousand Oaks is safe!  He was scheduled to be euthanized because the owner could no longer afford him, but some wonderful people helped donate some money to keep his board up, and he is scheduled to go to his new home in Temecula on Thursday. Over 500 people e-mailed the owner when this post was made public!  Thank you to all who helped save this guy! … [Read more...]

Update: SJC, CA: Dallas- Arabian mare who needs home

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Just a quick update on Dallas- I believe we have found a very good home for her!  She will be at a private residence, and the owner has Arabians and knows how to help supplement their feed, so Dallas should gain her weight back quite quickly! The only issue we have now is in transport- we need to get Dallas from San Juan Capistrano to Modesto, CA.  We can potentially take her up, but if anyone would like to help sponsor her transport, that would be helpful. :) A huge thank you to everyone … [Read more...]

Girl Scout Visit

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This past weekend we had a very lively troop of Brownie scouts come out to the barn to help!  They painted cavaletti, ensuing in a maelstrom of pink and red and white not only on the cavaletti, but also on the children! In addition to coming out and helping and feeding the horses, the troop also donated two bales of alfalfa hay, two bags of carrots and two bags of apples to the horses!  The horses enjoyed their treats very much- they still have an entire bag of apples left to eat! A big … [Read more...]

Lucerne Valley, CA: Missouri Fox Trotter Needs Home

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The owner rescued this mare from potential slaughter in January and has been doing ground work and ground driving with her. She had about three weeks with a professional trainer. She is about 15 hands, and is around 15-17 y/o.  The owner says that she needs an experienced rider as she has probably had some abuse in her past. She is up-to-date on all of her shots, worming and teeth.  She is sound and broke to ride. The owner has more pictures and some videos. The owner is trying to find a … [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...]