Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Check Out Our Newly Refurbished Arena and Round Pen!

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The Santa Ana winds that tore through our ranch last fall didn’t just destroy several of our shelters—they also blew away nearly all the sand from our arena. After the winter rains, we tried dragging the arena to loosen and soften the remaining dirt for the horses, but our current drag isn’t heavy enough to properly break up and restore the footing. Thankfully, we discovered BMI Construction, a small company that does just that- they help to till the dirt in the arena, flattening the area but … [Read more...]

SAFE! Yorba Linda, CA: 8 y/o TB Mare Needs Home

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UPDATE 4/18/25- The owner contacted us and let us know that Virginia has found a home! Thank you to everyone who helped share her story! Yorba Linda, CA: We were contacted by a woman facing financial hardship who needs help rehoming her 8-year-old Thoroughbred mare, Virginia. Virginia has been diagnosed with kissing spine and will need a home where she will not be ridden. Please note: Virginia is not currently at Hanaeleh. We are assisting the owner in finding a safe, suitable home for … [Read more...]

Fallbrook, CA: Two Horses Need Homes!

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We were recently contacted by a woman who took in two horses—Brady and Quebec—after a friend moved away. Now, she is relocating out of state and, unfortunately, cannot bring the horses with her. Please note: Brady and Quebec are not currently at Hanaeleh. We are simply assisting in the search for a new home. If you are in a position to give these two horses a safe, loving place to land, please fill out our horse inquiry form. Brady- 14 year-old Thoroughbred Gelding Brady is a retired OTTB. … [Read more...]

Announcing our Wine and Whinnies Tour Saturday May 3rd!

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Sip, Stroll & Support Hanaeleh!Saturday, May 3rd | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the ranch! Our Wine and Winnies event combines the serenity of rescued horses, the elegance of local wines, and the creativity of talented local artists—all in one magical experience. Here’s what to expect: Sip & Stroll – Enjoy a glass (or two!) of wine as you take a self-guided walking tour of Hanaeleh. Along the way, you’ll meet our beloved horses and read their inspiring … [Read more...]

Check Out Our Newly Refurbished Arena and Round Pen!

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The Santa Ana winds that tore through our ranch last fall didn’t just destroy several of our shelters—they also blew away nearly all the sand from our arena. After the winter rains, we tried dragging the arena to loosen and soften the remaining dirt for the horses, but our current drag isn’t heavy … [Read More...]

Meet Freeda & Frederick – Our Newest Rescues!

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Two New Horses at Hanaeleh We are excited to share that we have two new horses at Hanaeleh! Both of them have been in pasture in Petaluma for the past few years. We had agreed to take Freeda at the beginning of the year when her family was no longer able to take care of her, but her pasture mate … [Read More...]

Dental Check-Up Day for Our Horses

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Floating Every year we have the vet come out to "float" the horses' teeth, which essentially means filing down any sharp points on their teeth or evening out any waves to help the horses better masticate their food. In the wild, horses are eating for most of the day, so their teeth naturally wear … [Read More...]