Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Fire Evacuation Update: Friday Sept 13th

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We are still evacuated and we continue to monitor the fire information. The fire is about 24,000 acres and 8% contained (as of Friday 9/13 afternoon). The weather is definitely cooperating with higher humidity, a marine layer and much cooler temps (78°). As soon as the warning is lifted, we will begin the process of returning to the ranch. We’re hoping it’s this weekend but we’re not sure. 12 horses are at Serrano: Garnet, Venus, Ladybug, Sierra, Star, Andromeda and Tillie are in temporary … [Read more...]

Sad News: RIP Quixote

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We are so very saddened to report that Quixote passed away early this (Wednesday) morning due to colic. As you may know, we had to evacuate Monday evening due to the Airport Fire here in Trabuco Canyon. Quixote was a bit stressed on Monday evening after we trailered him and Lou Dillon together to safety, but they seemed to settle down and we made sure that they were placed right next to one another once they arrived. Tuesday morning, however, he had a bad case of choke (a blockage in the … [Read more...]

Paint Pony ‘Dallas’ Needs a Forever Home ASAP! (Orange County CA)

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We were contacted by an equine therapy program about a Paint pony named Dallas. He is not working out well in their program, and the program manager needs to find him a new home as soon as possible. Dallas is a Paint gelding and is approximately 15-17 years old. He is around 700 lbs and is around 14 hands (so cute!). He is current on his vaccines and in great health. He is on Cosequin, but the vet has said he is healthy and technically doesn't need any supplements except for preventative … [Read more...]

Special Report: Horses and the Olympics

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It seems that people across the world are suddenly discovering that equestrian events like dressage and eventing exist, and they are captivated by the synergy between the horses and the riders. There have been some amazing events this year: Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart Did you know that Snoop Dogg was afraid of horses? While he was an ambassador at the Olympic games, he was afraid of what he would encounter during the equestrian portion, so he asked his friend Martha Stewart to join him and … [Read more...]

Sylmar, CA: 9 y/o Pony “Charlotte” Needs Home

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Hanaeleh was asked to help network Charlotte, a lovely 13-hand, 9 year-old chestnut pony. Charlotte is located in Sylmar, California, but was adopted out from a rescue in Arizona. The new adopter will be required to pay an adoption fee and sign an agreement with a first right-of-refusal with the … [Read More...]

Hanaeleh is Named California Non-Profit of the Year!

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We are very pleased to announce that Hanaeleh is the California Non-Profit of the Year in our district! We were nominated by our Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez and incredibly surprised but very much honored to be chosen for this very illustrious recognition! The honorees for the entire state were … [Read More...]