Hanaeleh is a horse rescue, but we have a myriad of other animals who we have also rescued: chickens, sheep, feral cats, and now, a tortoise! We were told about a tortoise at the Irvine Animal Shelter who needed a home. One of our board members, Charlotte, has a tortoise of her own, and she has extensive knowledge about their care. Two of our other board members have relatives with tortoises, so we felt confident that we could provide the tortoise a safe haven. We weren't certain if the … [Read more...]
Don’t Watch the Kentucky Derby
This Saturday, May 3rd, the 151st Kentucky Derby will take place. Don't watch it. Don't support it. Let's be brutally honest: horse racing is killing horses. 850+ Dead in 2024 This number- 850+ deaths, was reported by the organization Horse Racing Wrongs. We wish this weren't the case, honestly. There is the excitement of watching a horse enjoying doing something he loves: running. Unfortunately, these horses are running too quickly for their undeveloped legs, making all oof these horses at … [Read more...]
Check Out Our Newly Refurbished Arena and Round Pen!
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
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...]