Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Nevada

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Rescued March 1, 2009 Adopted February 26, 2012 Nevada was found abandoned in a backyard in Riverside.  He had been the victim of abusive individuals who were training him to be used as a charro horse.  Their training methods included beating his legs with chains in order to make him do the Spanish walk and to piaffe on command.  He and another pony were rescued by a neighbor named Kim M. who helped to put weight on him.  Hanaeleh took him in and spent many long, patient hours working with … [Read more...]

Pun’kin and Baby

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Rescued December 13, 2008 Adopted December 13, 2008 Pun’kin and Baby were registered Tennessee Walking Horses whose owner could not longer care for them.  Hanaeleh found an individual in Northern California who was able to take them, and we drove them up there, believing that they would be able to happily live out their lives. After a few months, however, the new owner decided she did not want either horse, and threatened to have them euthanized by shooting them if we did not pick them … [Read more...]

Delilah

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Delilah 7-year-old Thoroughbred mare Rescued March 2, 2012 Delilah is an 8 year-old Thoroughbred mare. She came to us because her owner abandoned her at a nearby boarding facility. Delilah had some weight and pain issues due to neglect, but she is gaining weight and is feeling a lot better! Delilah is currently being ridden in the arena, but she has done well in the sensory clinics and really wants to please. She is currently being ridden English (you DO need to post with her trot!) and … [Read more...]

Savannah

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Savannah 17-year old Paint/Pinto/Quarter Mix Mare Rescued April 2, 2012 Adoption pending Savannah is a 17 year-old pinto mare. She was rescued from Apple Valley with a foal at her side. The people who rescued her found a foal for her home but her owner had financial issues and could not longer care for her. We took her in and started her on a special diet to help her gain weight and to improve her skin issues. She responded very well! Savannah now lives with her new owner in Trabuco … [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...]