Horses left to slaughter will instead lead July 4 parade O.C. Register By ERIKA I. RITCHIE TRABUCO CANYON – Delilah, a gray thoroughbred wasn't about to let Savannah, a brown and crème-colored pinto, get ahead of her galloping in the arena. Each time Elizabeth Zarkos changed her body posture and flicked the training whip, Delilah charged ahead keeping her head straight and body rigid blocking Savannah. "You little witch," Zarkos called out affectionately watching the playful … [Read more...]
O.C. Register: Passion Gives Horses Second Chance
E-QUEST: Passion gives horses second chance O.C. Register Elizabeth Zarkos, an Orange County teacher, founded the safe refuge. The effort was born from her passion to keep all equines safe from harm, treat them with dignity and to keep them off the food train bound for slaughter. Elizabeth leased land above Bethany's Gait, a haven of love for abused horses and minors. Forgotten and downtrodden horses and children come together, and with no precursor of judgment they strengthen wills and give … [Read more...]
Urban OG Photo Shoot at Hanaeleh
A few weeks ago, Spankie from Urban OG came out to do a fashion shoot at Hanaeleh. She and her team seemed to have fun playing with the horses, and they seemed to have fun, too! Please watch the video to see all of the outfit and the horses who were featured that day! I'm in there at the very end, too! Just to clarify, I was getting over a VERY bad cold- I usually don't sound that horrible! :( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYf-mr8w0qA … [Read more...]