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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]

Lake Forest, CA: 15 y/o QH/Thoroughbred Mare Needs Home

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Hanaeleh was recently contacted by Shauna who runs Rising Strides because she needs help rehoming one of her horses, Grace. Grace has had two minor seizures, and while she is still rideable, there is a risk that she could have a seizure while under saddle. The seizures do not prevent her from having … [Read More...]

UPDATE: Sapphire

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Our lovely Sapphire developed cellulitis a few weeks ago in her left hind leg. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs underneath the skin, often from a small wound. Unfortunately, Sapphire is just not as able to fight off infection due to her age, and while we do inspect the horses daily, … [Read More...]

UPDATE: Popcorn

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We've had Popcorn a few weeks now, and he is doing very well! We put him in a stall next to Quixote, but he began weaving a lot, so we put him into a larger paddock... where he still weaves a lot. Popcorn is in love with Devon, who lives next door, and he will weave even when Devon is standing right … [Read More...]