Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

UPDATE: Lexie

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Last week Lexie got her feet trimmed by the farrier.  He said she was very good for him, and he trimmed her front hoof to help accommodate her bad knee so she is more comfortable. We have seen a big change in Lexie over the past few weeks- she has begun to relax, and has definitely put on weight.  There were several patches of hair that were missing along her coat, most likely due to malnutrition, and we are starting to see some new hair growth there.  Lexie also had a cut in her nose, and … [Read more...]

Orange, CA: 4 y/o (QH?) mare needs home

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The owner of this mare is moving out of state and cannot take her with her.  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 does not know anything beyond what is listed below- please contact the owner directly. Description from the owner and contact info below: Bay QH or QH-cross mare Age: Born in 2011. She was rescued as a weanling with mother. No … [Read more...]

Lexie Update

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First of all, thank you to all of those people who have donated to Lexie's cause!  It is so very much appreciated! Lexie is continuing to do well. Today Emily and I spent about a half an hour bathing her hind legs and under her tail. We would have given her a full bath, but the weather was not cooperating, so that will have to wait. Misa spent a long time brushing her out yesterday, and Emily brushed out her mane and tail again today.  Lexie has been very patient through all of our … [Read more...]

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...]