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...]

Orange, CA: 10 y/o Appendix mare Needs Home

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Lisa Ray is a 10 year-old bay Appendix (Quarter horse and Thoroughbred cross) who needs a home. Her owner passed away in a tragic accident and her young daughter is not in the position to care for her. She is located in Orange Park Acres, in Orange County, CA. Lisa Ray is about 15 hands, and has … [Read More...]

Sweet Pea

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We are devastated to have to share the very sad news that Sweet Pea colicced this week. Although she seemed fine the night before and ate her dinner and grain, the next morning when Javier (our caretaker) went to feed her, he found her laying down and refused to get up to eat. Javier urgently … [Read More...]

Lou Dillon Gets His Teeth Floated

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This past week we had the vet out to float Lou Dillon's teeth. Unlike human teeth, horses' teeth continue to grow throughout their lifetime. In the wild, horses are constantly eating, and that wears them down evenly. Unfortunately, in captive situations, such as keeping horses in stalls or dry … [Read More...]