Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

UPDATE: Bear

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We thought we would give everyone an update on Bear! He has been with us for about six weeks, and is gaining weight steadily!  Last week we finished up his vaccinations, and he was very good for all of them. We did not have his teeth done, as the vet said that they were OK for now, but we will check them again in about six months to make sure.  Our vet did suggest that he be switched from hay to hay pellets, however, so he is now eating alfalfa hay pellets in addition to his grain. Last month … [Read more...]

Newest Hanaeleh Rescue: Bear

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This week we were contacted by Natalie W., who works with another rescue who deals primarily with auction horses. She told us about a 17 year-old Thoroughbred, previously ridden by children, who had 24 hours before being shipped down to slaughter. Unfortunately, there were no takers for this boy.  When we were called, the choice was put to us: either he got on a trailer going to us, or he got on a trailer going to Mexico. This is one of those choices that I hate to make: on one side, I … [Read more...]

New Horse at Hanaeleh: Jack

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This morning in the rain we drove up to Cerritos to pick up a horse.  His owner unfortunately was no longer able to care for him due to medical and financial issues, and the family had no choice but to find Jack a new home. They were all very distraught to say goodbye to Jack, but we promised him that we would keep him safe and find him a new, loving family. Jack is an 18 year-old American Creme Draft gelding. He has no papers, but he is a big, beautiful boy. The pictures aren't that great … [Read more...]

We Have a New Horse at Hanaeleh, Here’s Ruby!

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Hanaeleh received word earlier this week that HiCalibur Horse Rescue needed to place several horses who were in desperate need. The elderly owner of the horses had not been caring for them. The situation became more dire when it was discovered that the owner was being evicted from her home and the horses had nowhere to go. All of the horses, save one named Ruby (15 year-old Thoroughbred mare) found homes with other rescues and individuals across California. Hanaeleh offered to help HiCalibur … [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...]