Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

RIP Bear

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It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Bear, our 18 year-old Thoroughbred gelding. Bear was a registered Thoroughbred, bred by Ogden Phipps Mills. His official name was My Secret Brush, and he was a Secretariat progeny. He was raced 39 times, with no wins and only a handful of places, before finally being retired. We don't know what happened to him between being sold by the racetrack and before we got him, but it was not pleasant. Bear came to us last February … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Orange, CA: 26 y/o Thoroughbred Gelding Is Safe!

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We have just received word that Tango has found a wonderful home as a lesson horse at the Norco Equestrian Academy.  Many thanks to all of those people who helped to share Tango's post to help find him a home! Here are some words from his previous owner: He arrived there today and gave his first lesson to a timid student and he was the best sweetie pie in the world!!! And she ended up really feeling confident etc. And to make it even better, they are so nice out there, only 35 min away, and … [Read more...]

Southern California: 17-year-old Azteca Gelding Needs Home

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Hanaeleh helps to network horses who need homes, free of charge. These horses are offered free to a good home, but an adoption agreement and contract are often suggested. Hanaeleh is not responsible for any of the information provided and does not know anything beyond what is listed in the post. Please contact the owner directly.  Moheko (Mojo for short) is a 17-year-old white Azteca gelding. Mojo was rescued by his current owner five years ago. At that time, it was obvious that he had … [Read more...]

Bakersfield, CA: 23-year-old Quarter Horse Mare Needs Home

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Hanaeleh helps to network horses who need homes, free of charge. These horses are offered free to a good home, but an adoption agreement and contract are often suggested. Hanaeleh is not responsible for any of the information provided and does not know anything beyond what is listed in the post. Please contact the owner directly.  Cece is a 23-year-old registered Quarter Horse mare who needs a home. She is wonderful and gets along well with others, but due to previous leg injuries can no … [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...]