Rescued December 29, 2009 Passed April 7, 2013 Zorro was a Quarter Horse whose owner passed away. The owner’s brother contacted Red Bucket Equine Rescue, telling them that if they did not come and pick up the horse immediately, then he was going to sell him to slaughter.  Red Bucket could not take him, so they contacted Hanaeleh.  We, in turn, contacted Blue Apple Ranch in Ramona, who agreed to take this poor guy.  Zorro stayed at our facility for a short time until we took him down to his … [Read more...]

Rescued May 29, 1999 Passed January 12, 2006 Cleopatra (Cleo) was purchased by Elizabeth from a feedlot, two days before the rest of the herd were sent to the slaughterhouse.  Cleo had suffered from neglect and lack of training, but with daily care and weekly lessons, she was transformed into a horse who competed in dressage and western shows, and even endurance competitions!  She was the main driving force behind creating Hanaeleh– she is our inspiration and our daily courage; her will to … [Read more...]

Born May 28, 1993 Rescued January 28, 2007 Adopted July 11, 2007 Passed January 23, 2008 Chief was a triple-registered, absolutely gorgeous Tennessee Walker who had lost one eye due to a tumor.  Chief was adopted and greatly loved by Lori B., who worked with Chief for hours, getting him over his fear of pretty much everything.  The fact that he had an eye missing did not help, but Lori did not care, she loved him so much. Chief colicced during the October, 2007 fires and, while he … [Read more...]

Passed April 29, 2007 Starlight was Napoleon’s pasture mate.  When we came out to see her, we were unhappily greeted with what looked like a severe case of founder. Starlight had been seen regularly by a vet who had merely prescribed a few tablets of bute for what must have been severe pain. Starlight had worn all of the skin away on her hips where she lay down, and while we were there, developed an arterial bleed.  With the owner’s blessing, we made the arrangements to allow Starlight to go … [Read more...]