We are very pleased to announce that Hanaeleh is the California Non-Profit of the Year in our district! We were nominated by our Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez and incredibly surprised but very much honored to be chosen for this very illustrious recognition! The honorees for the entire state were recognized in an awards ceremony on May 21st. Elizabeth and Kathi flew up to Sacramento for the day to attend the luncheon and were given a special tour of the State Capitol. Here is a short piece … [Read more...]
Meet Lola – A Loving Thoroughbred Mare Looking for a New Home (Fallbrook CA)
Lola is a 14-year-old bay Thoroughbred mare currently located in Fallbrook, CA. Her current owner reached out to us for help in finding Lola a new home. She adopted Lola in 2017, provided her with basic training through a professional trainer, and was able to ride her a few times. While Lola is rideable and in good health, she will need an experienced rider due to her level of training. Lola did sustain a leg injury prior to her adoption, but she has since recovered and is sound for … [Read more...]
Wine and Whinnies Event
This past Saturday, May 3rd, we held our first Wine and Whinnies event, and we felt it was very successful! We had between 40-50 people come out to see the horses and read about their stories while walking around the ranch. We also had several craft vendors set up in the arena for people to browse their wares. The weather was a little misty, but the rain held off until that night, and it was much nicer than being too hot! Overall, everyone seemed to have a wonderful time, and we are very … [Read more...]
Shell Yeah! Welcome Darwin the Tortoise
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...]