At the edge of Trabuco Canyon, nestled among the rolling hills and whispering oaks, there’s a little rescue called Hanaeleh where second chances live and hay disappears faster than a bag of chips at a sleepover. Meet Ollie - a spirited Irish Sport horse with the appetite of a linebacker and the energy of a golden retriever. Meet Darcy - a dashing Friesian who prefers quiet mornings, gentle brushes, and being admired by all who know him. They live side by side. They tolerate each … [Read more...]
A Magical Evening at Hanaeleh – Highlights and Lasting Memories
On Saturday, September 13th, we celebrated our 21st anniversary with our Evening at Hanaeleh event. The event started with a shuttle provided by Valet Parking Pros bringing our guests to the ranch, dropping them off in true red carpet style, while one of our board members greeted them. When they walked up the road to the ranch, they were met by our horses who were very happy to see newcomers! Each stall was graced with a poster with the horse's individual story, and the guests were invited … [Read more...]
Welcome Mr. Darcy! 9 year-old Registered Friesian Gelding
Welcome Mr. Darcy to Hanaeleh! A few months ago we were told about a 9 year-old registered Friesian gelding whose owner wanted to turn him over immediately. We usually network these types of horses, but because of the timing involved, we ended up taking him in at Hanaeleh and named him Mr. Darcy (after Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice). Mr. Darcy is a registered Friesian and we have copies of his papers. He was imported to the U.S. from the Netherlands when he was five years old. His … [Read more...]