Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Please Welcome Two New Horses to Hanaeleh

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We were not expecting to welcome any new horses this month, but we found ourselves with an unexpected open stall. We had expected to rescue a horse in September, but we had to move that timeline up because her stablemate was moving to a different stable, and she would not be happy alone. We were also called by a rescue about a horse in immediate need and they were unable to take the horse, but were hopeful that we would be able to take her. So, we are happy to announce that we have rescued … [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...]

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...]