Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Catching Up with Lou Dillon

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If you've been supporting Hanaeleh for a while, you probably remember Lou Dillon's rescue. It's been four years since that fateful day and everyday is an absolute pleasure to have him here. If you're new to us, Lou Dillon was found running in the street in Watts, CA (on Lou Dillon Ave). He was about 500 lbs underweight, people were dodging him with their cars and throwing trash at him. It was pouring rain (not something that happens often in So Cal) so a kind citizen ushered him into … [Read more...]

More Babies at the Feedlot

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We have received a message that there are three more babies at the feedlot. They are all unhandled babies from the Navajo Reservation. We don't know what will happen to them- whether they will be sold somewhere else, sent to slaughter, or sent to another auction. Their fate is uncertain. If you are interested in these horses, please contact Auction Horses Rescue- they are the ones who are facilitating their rescue. Black filly Chestnut filly   Gruella colt … [Read more...]

Aftermath of the Kentucky Derby and the Fate of Thoroughbred Racehorses

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The Kentucky Derby came and went this weekend, with the deaths of seven horses and the indefinite suspension of one trainer (Saffie Joseph, Jr.) at Churchill Downs in one week. How someone can claim to love horses and still participate in this blood sport is unfathomable. We are failing these horses on a number of different levels. Wayne Pacelle of Animal Wellness Action has written about how the racing industry has filed lawsuit after lawsuit to stop the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act … [Read more...]

Southern California: 22 y/o Thoroughbred Gelding Needs Home!

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Southern California: We were contacted by a woman who has a 22 y/o Thoroughbred gelding who she can't afford to keep anymore. He was a show jumper, and came up with a slight lameness about a year and a half ago, so they put him out in a pasture to heal. He is moving out sound now, but hasn't been ridden at all during the last 18 months. The owner isn't looking to sell him, but is looking for a good home for him. He can still be ridden and even jumped over small jumps. She said he probably … [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...]