Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Savannah

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We had the vet out to see Savannah today. The general prognosis is that there may be some navicular changes, but that she should be sound as a walk/trot horse for arena work or for mild trail riding (mostly flat). Good news for a horse who couldn't walk without stumbling when she came in! We are so proud of how well she's done and we thank all of the individuals who helped her get to this step! … [Read more...]

New Additions

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Megan B. spends some time with Maggie and Ulysses. Both are learning that humans can be non-violent and often procure food! … [Read more...]

New Rescues

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Meet Maggie and Ulysses. Both are from the Riverside shelter. They were both abandoned in the riverbed by their owners, respectively. Maggie needs a lot of weight and some dental and farrier care. Ulysses is covered with scars across his back and face, presumably from his previous owner. Ulysses had some issues when we picked him up- first, he didn't want to leave his stall (probably so happy he was getting fed everyday!). Then it took a while to get him into the trailer- if I had just been … [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...]

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 … [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 … [Read More...]