Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

RIP Stetson

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It is with great sadness that we announce Stetson has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We are all brokenhearted to lose such a wonderful old friend. We rescued Stetson in September, 2016, after his owner decided she no longer wanted to care for him. Stetson had been a lesson horse, and his owner continued to use him for lessons after he developed Cushings (an immune disorder), but when he developed neurological issues as well, he was no longer able to make money for her, and she had no plan in … [Read more...]

Summertime Heat at Hanaeleh

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It's been very hot and humid at the ranch over the past month, and it's important to keep the horses cool and make sure they drink enough water to keep them safe and healthy. People have asked how we are able to keep the horses safe during this heat, so we wanted to let everyone know what we are doing to keep everyone cool. Cool Water Baths One easy way to keep the horses cool is by rinsing them during the day. This helps bring down their body temperature and help prevent them from losing … [Read more...]

Animal Reiki Class

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Hanaeleh is pleased to participate with Lisa Peronne, a Reiki specialist who is trained in the The Let Animals Lead™ form of Reiki. This is a unique method of Animal Reiki that was created by Kathleen Prasad and approaches all animals as spiritual healers and teachers, emphasizing the virtues of humility, integrity, compassion, and gratitude in its practitioners. When and where it will be: Day One: Saturday, July 10th, 2021 9am-4pm (including one hour lunch) @Behind the Lids Healing … [Read more...]

Los Angeles, CA: 18 y/o Thoroughbred Mare Needs Home

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UPDATE: We were able to take in Bailey to Hanaeleh. Please see her post about how she came to Hanaeleh here.   Los Angeles, CA: We were contacted by a woman whose job is moving to Texas, and she is concerned that her horse can neither make the trip, nor would her horse do well in the Texas climate, and is looking for a good home for her horse. Bailey, a.k.a. Miss B is an 18 year-old bay Thoroughbred Mare. She is 16.2 hands. She suffers from COPD (also known as heaves, and is … [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...]