Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

UPDATE: Lexie is at Hanaeleh

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Some of you may remember Lexie, a little Quarter horse we helped to rescue last year. Lexie was from a local stable, and was going to be sent to auction because she had a bad knee and her owner did not want to care for her any longer. We found a home for Lexie first with a woman who ran a lesson program, but after a few weeks she said that Lexie would not work in her program. Then we found a home for her up near Bakersfield with a family who had other horses.  We took her up there in … [Read more...]

San Diego, CA: 2 Horses Need Homes

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San Diego, CA: Two older horses need homes.  One is still rideable, the other is a companion due to a suspensory issue. They are currently fed alfalfa hay.  Description is below. For more information, please contact Laura: lmarie03@aol.com   Lazarro Male 25 years old Gelding Thoroughbred- Secretariat Bloodline (no papers) Underweight (diet has been changed to increase weight) No other medical conditions known Rideable.  Hasn’t been ridden in over 5 years (former Hunter/Jumper Show … [Read more...]

Big Bear, CA: 6 y/o Thoroughbred Stallion Needs Home

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A woman is looking for a home for her Thoroughbred stallion. He has been trained to ride. Please contact the owner directly: Belinda: belinda@rainwaterliterarysolutionsagency.com .   Owner's description: My name is Belinda, and I have a horse which I have been trying to find a good home for, but I am running out of time. He is a 6-year-old thoroughbred stallion. I realize that last word causes people to pause, but he is the BEST natured horse (mare, gelding, or stallion) that I … [Read more...]

San Juan Capistrano, CA: 13 y/o National Show Horse Mare Needs Home ASAP

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The owners of Maria, a very cute National Show Horse (Arabian/Tennessee Walker cross) mare need to find her a good home as they can no longer have the financial means to keep her. Maria is 13 years old and is up-to-date on all of her vaccinations. She is sound and healthy.  She has been ridden by a teenage girl for pleasure and for trail rides. Maria is very sweet but can be a little barn sour and stubborn at times, so she would need an intermediate rider. Her owner says that she's been very … [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...]