Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

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...]

San Diego, CA: Hackney Pony Needs Home ASAP

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We were contacted by a woman in San Diego county who helped someone rescue a Hackney pony when his owners moved to Arizona and could not take him. Unfortunately, she is no longer able to care for him, either, and would like to find him a new home. She is uncertain how old he is, but assumes he is in his mid-20s. He is very sweet and is good with other horses. He especially likes the mares. He will crib without a cribbing collar. It is uncertain if he is trained to pull a cart. The owner … [Read more...]

Norco, CA: Two Quarter Horse Need Homes ASAP!

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Hanaeleh was contacted by a woman who is in dire financial straits and needs a home for her two Quarter horses as soon as possible. These horses are NOT at Hanaeleh- they are located in Norco, CA. For more information, please contact the owner Sandy: (714) 336-6087. Please read the description of each horse. The owner would rather both horses go together, as they are bonded. This is all of the information we have; please contact the owner directly to see the horses or for more … [Read more...]

Bakersfield, CA: Two Arabian Broodmares Need Homes

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We were contacted by a woman in Bakersfield who is looking for homes for her father's two Arabian broodmares- he is no longer able to care for them. These horses are NOT at Hanaeleh- for more information, please contact the owner's daughter Marjorie directly by e-mail: msanter71@icloud.com or via phone: 559-307-5535. The horses are retired registered Arabian broodmares. They have never been trained to ride and we have been told that they are not rideable. Both horses are sweet but would be … [Read more...]

Wine and Whinnies Event

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This past Saturday, May 3rd, we held our first Wine and Whinnies event, and we felt it was very successful! We had between 40-50 people come out to see the horses and read about their stories while walking around the ranch. We also had several craft vendors set up in the arena for people to browse … [Read More...]

Shell Yeah! Welcome Darwin the Tortoise

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Hanaeleh is a horse rescue, but we have a myriad of other animals who we have also rescued: chickens, sheep, feral cats, and now, a tortoise! We were told about a tortoise at the Irvine Animal Shelter who needed a home. One of our board members, Charlotte, has a tortoise of her own, and she has … [Read More...]

Don’t Watch the Kentucky Derby

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This Saturday, May 3rd, the 151st Kentucky Derby will take place. Don't watch it. Don't support it. Let's be brutally honest: horse racing is killing horses. 850+ Dead in 2024 This number- 850+ deaths, was reported by the organization Horse Racing Wrongs. We wish this weren't the case, … [Read More...]