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Hanaeleh In The Media

Over the years, the media has covered some of our rescues and helped us get the word out about horse rescue. The following are links to various articles and TV appearances of Hanaeleh…in the media.

Severely Abused Horse Left To Die In Dry Riverbed Gets Rescued Just In Time

 

A thoroughbred horse, found roaming the streets of Watts, finds a new home in Trabuco Canyon

 

Dayna, I Dare You KTLA: Dayna is dared to be a ranch hand at Hanaeleh

 

Behind The Badge: Horse found in LA streets rescued with help from local officers 

 

The following are Hanaeleh stories covered by the Orange County Register:

10 family-related Instagrams to follow right now, October 2016

Rescued horse sponsored by youth riders’ group, December 2012

Emaciated and abused horses saved by Hanaeleh rescue group, August 2012

Horses left to slaughter will instead lead July 4 parade, July 2012

July 4 parade fun in the canyon, July 2011

Horse healing ranch reopens in Santiago Canyon, June 2008

E-QUEST: Passion gives horses second chance, October 2008

Rescue Ride helps rescue unwanted horses, October 2008

Ranch for abused horses needs help moving a trailer, July 2008

ABC 7 Eyewitness News: 

Cool Kid Megan Bocchicchio devoted to giving horses a good life, April 2012

The Daily Titan, Cal State Fullerton:

I saved a horse and a horse saved me, November 2011

Podcasts:

Calling All Creatures: The Gritty Little Horses of the West – The Wild Mustangs, August 2020

The Rescued Horse, Sept 2017

 

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The Untold Story of America’s Wild Horses – “Blue Zeus” Premieres in Newport Beach

October 7, 2025 By Hanaeleh

See the Documentary That’s Giving a Voice to America’s Wild Horses: Come celebrate the 26th Newport Beach Film Festival with us and watch Blue Zeus documentary! Witness the heartfelt story of the rescue of a wild mustang, "Blue Zeus" that shines a light on the plight of America’s wild horses, … [Read More...]

A Magical Evening at Hanaeleh – Highlights and Lasting Memories

September 24, 2025 By ezarkos

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 … [Read More...]

Glenda Gets a Brand-New Coop (Thanks to Our Amazing Volunteers!)

August 28, 2025 By ezarkos

Glenda is one of the chickens at our ranch, and she had previously been living in a coop we built when we moved onto the property. The coop was sturdy enough to keep larger predators out, but unfortunately mice and rats were able to find their way inside. We did what we could to try to strengthen … [Read More...]

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