Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

Ranch Renovation: Hanaeleh’s Unplanned Rebuilding

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When Hanaeleh moved to our current facility about 10 years ago, there were a handful of pipes and shelters left on the property from the owner that we were able to utilize. They weren't in the best condition, but they were useable for the time being. Over the years, however, we have been able to change out the older pipes for newer ones. The only exception, however, was the shelter that covered Ulysses', Quixote's and Lou Dillon's stalls. There were two 24' shelters that were joined together, so … [Read more...]

Love and Thanks in the Time of Coronavirus

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We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for helping to support the horses of Hanaeleh during this difficult time. First of all, yesterday we reached our fundraising goal- and in 12 days! There are so many people who donated, and we want to thank you SO very much. Thank you also to all of those people who help to sponsor the horses every month- we really depend upon your support to continue to provide the excellent care we are able to give to these wonderful animals. We have had to cancel … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Grace is Healing from Her Accident

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Last month was difficult in more ways than just dealing with COVID-19. About three weeks ago, I got a call at school (My "day job" is I teach high school) from Javier (our on-site caretaker) and Kelley (one of our board members) saying that Grace had cast herself in her stall (casting is when the horse's legs get caught under the pipes of the stall, and the horse can't get up). They called the vet because Grace had gotten her legs wrapped around some of the pipes and had kicked the stall so … [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...]