Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Look at Abe the Little Mule Go!

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Abe is a four-year old little mule we rescued along with four wild foals last year when they were in danger of being sent to slaughter. Abe was completely unhandled by humans, and it's taken a long time to get him to trust anyone. We sent Abe to a trainer for about nine months so he could learn how to be caught, how to pick up his feet for the farrier, how to load into a trailer and all the other things a little mule should know. He "kind of" understood when he was being taught, and it still … [Read more...]

[URGENT] Help Save Two So Cal Stables!

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So Cal Stables in Danger Two stables in Southern California are in danger of closing due to the greed and ineptitude of those who are currently running the stables. Horses across the state are being pushed out, and it is imperative that we do not allow any more of our public stables to be closed- once these stables are gone, they will be gone forever. There are already too few places for horse owners to keep their horses, and displacing these hundreds of horses will impact stables that are at … [Read more...]

UPDATE: SAFE! Los Angeles, CA: 17 y/o Thoroughbred Gelding

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UPDATE August 1, 2024: The owner contacted us and let us know that Willy has found a new home! Thank you to everyone who helped to share his post! We were contacted by a woman who is unable to keep her 17 y/o Thoroughbred gelding. He was raced until he was nine years old, and then retired. Since then he has been trained as a pleasure horse, and the owner thinks that he would be good for an intermediate or advanced rider and handler. Willy's registered name is Pride of Wilshire, and his … [Read more...]

SAFE! 22 y/o Palomino TWH “Sunny” Needs Home ASAP

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7/18/24 Update: SAFE! We were contacted by the person helping the owner and they let us know that Sunny will have a wonderful retirement home! Thank you to everyone who helped to share his post! San Dimas, CA: We were contacted by a friend of the owner of Sunny, a beautiful 22 y/o Palomino Tennessee Walking Horse gelding who needs a home. His owner is unable to pay his board payment and would like him to find a forever home where he will be cared for. Sunny's owner is blind, and Sunny … [Read more...]

Welcome Mr. Darcy! 9 year-old Registered Friesian Gelding

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Welcome Mr. Darcy to Hanaeleh! A few months ago we were told about a 9 year-old registered Friesian gelding whose owner wanted to turn him over immediately. We usually network these types of horses, but because of the timing involved, we ended up taking him in at Hanaeleh and named him Mr. Darcy … [Read More...]

Thanksgiving 2024: A Message of Gratitude from Hanaeleh

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This past year has been fraught with challenges, but we have been able to overcome them with the incredible help of all of our supporters. We at Hanaeleh are all grateful for everyone's support- it is because of your kindness and generosity that we are able to continue the work of saving the … [Read More...]

2024 Evening at Hanaeleh: Our 20th Anniversary

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On Saturday, October 19th, we celebrated our 20th anniversary at our annual Evening at Hanaeleh! We haven't had an in-person fundraiser at the ranch in a few years, so this was also a very special event, and we were able to see so many old and new friends! Some of our most loyal volunteers and … [Read More...]