Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Maggie Update

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Last week we had Maggie tested for Cushings- with her coat growing in the way it has and her general attitude, we wanted to do the blood test to check to see if she was Cushinoid. The results came back and she is, indeed, Cushinoid.  We will start her on medication this week and have already changed her diet.  She is going to live with Delilah in the bottom paddock as we want to ensure that Sapphire does not lose weight as a result of the new diet. Sapphire will move up next to Gypsy and … [Read more...]

This Weekend

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We had a busy time out at the ranch this weekend- the horses all received their strangles vaccinations (we try not to give all of the vaccinations at once) so they are set until next year!  The horses kept sneezing and trying to wipe their noses on us so the vet, Sally W. and Elizabeth all received the strangles innoculation by proxy. Saturday was great- the horses all got out and were exercised.  They are looking quite dashing with their summer coats! … [Read more...]

Hanaeleh Summer Internship

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Hanaeleh is offering a summer internship for up to five individuals for the summer. The internship will run from July 1st and run through August 17th. Interns will meet from 8am-11am every Tuesday and Thursday and 4:30pm-6:30pm every Monday and Wednesday. It is not mandatory that interns attend every session, although individuals who are able to attend through the entire summer will have priority. This is an unpaid internship. During this 7-week internship, individuals will be working with … [Read more...]

Heal Fast Therapy Patch

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Heal Fast Therapy donated several patches to Hanaeleh to use on some of horses with more painful issues. We have used it on both Ulysses and Maggie, both with long-term lameness issues which have not responded to other treatment. In addition to having several bowed tendons and the inability to stand on three feet because of his neurological issues, he started to develop some major swelling on his left knee. Ulysses needs to move around for his feet to self-trim, so when he was unable to move … [Read more...]