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Horses Who Need Homes

Horses who need homes that are not at Hanaeleh: We support adoption in all ways. We periodically post adoptable horses that are not at Hanaeleh to help struggling owners find good homes for their horses. Each horse listed on this page is not at Hanaeleh. Please contact the owners for more information.

UPDATE: SAFE! Trabuco Canyon, CA: 24 y/o Appendix Gelding “Buckeye” Needs Home, Previous Mounted Police Horse

January 9, 2024 By ezarkos

UPDATE 2/27/24-  We are pleased to note that Buckeye has found a new, forever home! We appreciate everyone who helped to network  him, and we are very happy that he has someone who will love him and take excellent care of him! *** Buckeye is a 24 year-old bay Appendix gelding who is looking for a new home. His owners moved to Montana and were concerned that the long distance and cold winters would be too difficult for Buckeye to handle, so they are looking to find him a new … [Read more...]

Norco, CA: 9 y/o Thoroughbred Mare “Dixie” Needs Home

January 8, 2024 By ezarkos

We were contacted by a woman who owns a 9 year-old bay Thoroughbred mare named Dixie Run. Dixie reared while being ridden, and flipped over, shattering the owner's pelvis. She has a long road to recovery, and is unable to continue to care for Dixie. She is looking to find Dixie a new home, preferably as a companion. Dixie is currently in Norco, CA. Dixie is good with other animals, and currently lives with three goats and a pony. She is relatively easy to handle on the ground, and would be … [Read more...]

Yucaipa, CA: 25 y/o Mare “Jolene” Needs Home

December 14, 2023 By ezarkos

We were contacted by a woman who is trying to find a home for her 25 year-old mare. They are unable to keep her anymore and we desperately want to find a home for Jolene. Jolene is barefoot and she's currently eating alfalfa/orchard. She has some arthritis in her hips and the vet recommended that she not be ridden. According to the owner, Jolene is very easy to handle, and would be fine being worked with by a beginner. She loves people and enjoys being brushed. We are seeking assistance … [Read more...]

Update: SAFE! San Diego, CA: 15 Year-Old Mustang Gelding “Maverick” Needs New Home

December 12, 2023 By ezarkos

Update 1/9/24: We received word that Maverick has found a home! Thank you to everyone who helped to network him! *** San Diego, CA: We received a message from someone who unfortunately is no longer able to keep his horses. He found a home for one, but is still looking for a home for a horse he rescued a few months ago named Maverick. Maverick is a 15 year-old grey Mustang who had been purchased for use as a lesson horse, but who needed training and was not an appropriate fit for their … [Read more...]

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Call of the Wild July 1 2025

Call of the Wild Day of Action for America’s Wild Horses and Burros (and Public Land!)

June 30, 2025 By ezarkos

This is an urgent alert for every organization and individual who cares about the protection, preservation, and survival of America’s Wild Horses and Burros and our precious Public Lands. We must all act together on One Massive National Call-In Day of Protest. We are asking you to spend just 10 … [Read More...]

Southern California: 8 yr old Thoroughbred Gelding Needs Home!

June 23, 2025 By ezarkos

We were contacted by a woman who has been trying to find a home for her beautiful 17hh, 8 yr old (4/12/17) dappled grey Thoroughbred gelding, Argento (means silver). Argento raced when he was younger, and his registered named is Little Cairo. He is a descendent of American Pharaoh, and was sold as a … [Read More...]

Help “Spirit” 9 y/o Buckskin Quarter Horse Gelding Find a New Home (Norco CA)

June 17, 2025 By ezarkos

We were contacted by one of our supporters who had rescued a nine year-old buckskin Quarter Horse gelding from auction. He was shut down at first, but she has done quite a bit of work with him on the ground and he is starting to come around and be more sociable. Sadly, Spirit has navicular, and … [Read More...]

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