Hanaeleh helps to network horses who need homes, free of charge. These horses are offered free to a good home, but an adoption agreement and contract are often suggested. Hanaeleh is not responsible for any of the information provided and does not know anything beyond what is listed in the post- please contact the owner directly. Divine is a registered 16 year-old Thoroughbred gelding (born May 6, 2001) who needs a home. Divine was raced about 29 times, but only placed twice, and made a … [Read more...]
Rules Committee Refuses Bipartisan Amendment to Stop the Killing of Wild Horses and Burros
In a 4-9 vote, the Congressional Rules Committee killed an amendment brought by Congresswoman Dina Titus to stop the killing of wild horses and burros. Nine Congresspeople blocked a discussion and vote...and instead set forth their approval of the slaughter of America's healthy wild horses and burros in the House FY18 Appropriations Bill. Very undemocratic, very underhanded. Not one nay voter has come forth yet on their website to own up to their action -- they want it to fly under the … [Read more...]
Take These 3 Simple Steps to Stop Horse Slaughter in the U.S.
We expect if there is an amendment to keep horse slaughter plants closed in the U.S., that it will be voted on as early as September 6th. We are asking advocates to call their representatives and ask that they vote YES on: Buchanan—Royce—Roybal-Allard—Blumenauer Amendment to protect horses from slaughter Titus—King—Polis—Curbelo—Lujan Grisham amendment to protect wild horses from mass killing. 3 Ways You Can Stop Horse Slaughter 1. Make a Phone Call to Your Representative Place a … [Read more...]
Keeping the Horses Cool
It has been unbearably hot here in southern California over the past week. Temperatures have been over 100 degrees everyday this week, and it appears they will remain that high through the beginning of next week. When the temperatures spike like this, horses are at a higher risk of colic and other heat-related issues. It is more dangerous when the temperatures have been cool, then go up dramatically again, as the horses' bodies are not acclimated to the heat; it's actually easier for them if … [Read more...]