Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

O.C. Register: Emaciated and Abused Horses Saved by Hanaeleh

By

Emaciated and abused horses saved by Hanaeleh rescue group O.C. Register Maggie and Ulysses were among horses found abandoned in Riverside County and brought to Orange County to recover. By ERIKA I. RITCHIE TRABUCO CANYON – When Maggie, an Arabian, tries to roll in her paddock to scratch her itchy coat, Ulysses, a quarter horse, stands over her just to make sure she won't get too far away from him. "They've both just fallen in love with each other," said Elizabeth Zarkos, director … [Read more...]

O.C. Register: Horses Left to Slaughter Will Lead July 4 Parade

By

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: Rescued Horses Spotlight November Show

By

Rescued horses spotlight November show O.C. Register By SAMANTHA GOWEN In the rolling hills of Trabuco Canyon, a sprawling sanctuary provides shelter, food and love to a dozen once unwanted horses. Charley, originally owned by country superstar Reba McEntire, was surrendered by another owner. Marcus, a former camp horse, once nearly starved to death before he was sent to slaughter. Now they live with bountiful alfalfa and gentle caretakers. Volunteers with the Hanaeleh Horse … [Read more...]

O.C. Register: Rescue Ride Helps Rescue Unwanted Horses

By

Rescue Ride helps rescue unwanted horses O.C. Register Riders raise funds to rescue neglected and unwanted horses. By MARK EADES Bethany's Gait and Hanaeleh Horse Rescue in Santiago Canyon hosted its first rescue ride. The horse riding event was done in conjunction with the National Rescue Ride which took place across the country on Sunday, Oct. 19. The national ride, really a series of rides by various local groups, raised funds to help with neglected and unwanted … [Read more...]

O.C. Register: Passion Gives Horses Second Chance

By

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...]

Elizabeth’s Big Check (Thank you IREM!)

By

I know this is very silly, but ever since I was nine years old I've wanted a really big check. I remember watching television, and a person was given a ginormous check. That check was HUGE! It was about four or five feet long and it took two hands to hold. I don't even remember what it was for at … [Read More...]

Trabuco Canyon, CA: 14 y/o Paint Mare Needs Home

By

We were contacted by someone in Trabuco Canyon (south Orange County) who is looking to find a good home for Candy, a 14 year-old brown and white Paint mare. Candy is about 16 hands and is healthy and up-to-date on her vet/farrier care. Candy was given to her current owner when another family … [Read More...]

RIP Onyx

By

We have the very sad news to report that we had to make the very difficult decision to say goodbye to our girl, Onyx. For those who may not remember, we took in this poor girl last year as she was literally dying from her lack of care. Her owner continued to ride her even when she had abscesses, … [Read More...]