Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Rylee Gets a Friend (it’s Garnet!)

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Rylee is a cute Peruvian Paso who we rescued at the end of January. She has DSLD, which means the tendons in her hind legs are stretching out, which can cause discomfort, but she is on a daily pain medication to keep her comfortable. DSLD can be managed through proper hoof trims and pain medication, but there is no cure. We originally put Rylee into a stall that was next to the paddock where we were keeping Grace, Hope and Garnet. We wanted to put her into a paddock, but when we put her down … [Read more...]

URGENT: 28 y/o Paint Quarter Horse Mare Needs Home ASAP!

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UPDATE: LADYBUG HAS A HOME. A wonderful person stepped up and she is SAFE. Ladybug is going to have horsie friends too! THANK YOU to all that shared her and reached out to us. We did it, you guys! And it only took a few hours. The power of horse lovers is supreme! Urgent situation: stable is going to send horse to auction to pay for the back board and we need help! PLEASE SHARE We were contacted about a situation at a local stable in Orange County CA. A woman had stopped coming out and … [Read more...]

Southern California, CA: Horses and Donkeys in Need of a New Home!

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We are very saddened to hear of the passing of a volunteer sanctuary manager who quite suddenly passed away just recently. The sanctuary assistant manager is filling in as needed to oversee the new and remaining caregivers and their sanctuary duties. However, in the wake of this sudden loss the sanctuary has decided to downsize a little. Hanaeleh is helping to network these horses/donkeys, but we have no other information other than what you see here. If you are interested in any of these … [Read more...]

UPDATE: SAFE! Lake Matthews, CA: Pony Needs Home!

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UPDATE: 2/22/23- We were contacted by Stuart's owner. Good news- Stuart the pony has found a new home! Thank you to everyone who helped to network him! We were contacted by a woman who helped to rescue a pony when her neighbor dumped him, but she is concerned that he is not getting the attention he deserves, and would like him to find a home with someone who would love to work with him. Otherwise, he has had his vaccines, and his teeth were floated last month. He does need his feet … [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...]