Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Yorba Linda, CA: Potbellied Pig Needs Home

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We were contacted by one of our previous volunteers who is trying to help someone find a home for his potbellied pig. Bailey is a female pig, approximately 75 lbs. She is eight years old. Her back nails grow very fast, but otherwise she is in good health. She is very smart and will come when her name is called. She is located in Yorba Linda. Bailey is NOT at Hanaeleh- if you are interested in Bailey, please contact her owner directly- Rilynn: (657) 234-9310. … [Read more...]

Riverside, CA: Palomino Paint Mare (Pony) Needs Home!

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We were contacted by an animal control officer who rescued a Palomino Paint Mare from the shelter. The pony had come in thin and needing vet and farrier care, which she provided. She renamed the pony Allison, and has made sure she has a good diet and is current on all of her medical and farrier care. Unfortunately, Allison has an injury to her hips and pelvic bone that prevent her from being worked or ridden. Allison is around 13 hands and is between 5-10 years old. Although Allison is not in … [Read more...]

UPDATE: SAFE! Riverside, CA: 6 y/o Andalusian Mare Needs Home ASAP

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UPDATE: We were contacted by a woman who has said that she is able to help with Chiquita. Thank you to everyone who helped to network her! We were contacted by a family who needs help. Their father-in-law passed away, and left behind a 6 year-old bay Andalusian mare. "Chiquita" is not registered, and her sire is unknown (her mother was purchased while in-foal, much to the surprise of the new owner). Chiquita is not trained to ride. She is halter trained and can be led and brushed and will … [Read more...]

UPDATE: SAFE! Modjeska Canyon, CA: Two QH Mares Need Homes

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UPDATE: We were contacted by the family that these two mares were sent to a retirement facility and will be cared for. Thank you to everyone who shared these two! We were contacted by Rusty Richards, a well-known cowboy, horse trainer, and part of the musical group Sons of the Pioneers about rehoming his two Quarter horse mares. He wants to make sure that they go to a good home, which is why he reached out to us instead of selling them. Both mares are sound and rideable. They have 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...]