Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Welcome to Hanaeleh

Orange County’s Only Non-Profit Horse Rescue & Advocacy

Hanaeleh is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit horse rescue operating in Southern California since 2004 and every penny donated goes to the horses (we are 100% volunteer). We are a verified rescue with Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Tax ID 20-3255341

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We rescue all breeds and ages of horses and after we rehabilitate them, we work to find them new loving homes. When horses are not adoptable due to severe neglect or abuse, we provide sanctuary for them to live out their days knowing they’ll always be loved and cared for.

Hanaeleh is dedicated to equine advocacy.

We work to educate the public on the travesties happening to wild and domestic equines in the United States. We are against horse slaughter and strongly advocate for passage of the SAFE Act (Safeguard American Food Exports Act) HR 961. To learn more about humane equine policies and treatment, please visit our Advocacy page.

There are many ways you can help Hanaeleh including:

  • Make a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Click–> HERE.
  • Sponsor a horse. We have many deserving souls who would love your support. Click–> HERE.
  • Volunteer for Hanaeleh. We have many opportunities available for you! Click–> HERE.

Thank you for stopping by and if you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

To learn even more about Hanaeleh, our philosophies and WHY we do what we do, click here.

ulysses rescue horse

Get "The Story of Ulysses"

Read the touching story of Ulysses, who was rescued just in time! Learn how his rescue saved another horse & how he's transformed with proper food and lots of love.

Update: Stetson (September, 2020)

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Stetson is a 29 year-old Quarter horse who spent most of his life as a lesson horse at a local stable, helping to teach people how to ride. He developed Cushings, which the owner treated, but when Stetson developed neurological issues at the age of 25 and would start tripping, it was obvious that he … [Read More...]

RIP Clyde/Cullen

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It is with great sadness that we report that Clyde/Cullen has passed away. Clyde has been with us since February of this year (just a few months). We rescued him and another horse, Bonnie/Haven, from a truly horrible situation. They had been starved and neglected for a very long time. We weren't … [Read More...]

Update: Clyde (August, 2020)

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  Clyde/Cullen has been living over in a foster home in Orange Park Acres for the past several months. He and Bonnie/Haven came to us in February, starving and severely neglected. Their owner hadn't taken care of them or fed them for a long time, and they were a week away from starving to … [Read More...]