Hanaeleh was recently contacted by a woman who is trying to find a home for her Quarter horse gelding, Rusty. Rusty is NOT at Hanaeleh- he is at a ranch in Castaic. Unfortunately, her financial situation has changed and she is no longer able to pay Rusty's board, and is looking for help. If you know of anyone who might be able to help, please contact the owner Debbie via e-mail: jrzygirl65@gmail.com or by phone: (818) 454-8866. Information on Rusty from his owner is below: I currently … [Read more...]
Up for Adoption: Titan
We are pleased to announce that Titan is now up for adoption! Titan is a 15 year-old Hanoverian/Irish Sport Horse Warmblood. He came to Hanaeleh because both of his hind suspensories had been torn and his owner did not want to rehab him. It's been almost a year, but he is now cleared for trotting and turn-out, and we have been riding him without issues. Titan is a BIG boy- he's 17 hands and WIDE. Titan can be ridden in walk/trot shows or out on leisurely trail rides (he's happier when he goes … [Read more...]
Teeth Floating (and more)- Part II
It had been a long, hot and dry day out at the barn, but around 4pm the horses had all had their teeth floated. We were tired but happy that things had gone so well, and the horses all seemed to come out of the sedation well and were back in their stalls, waiting for dinner. I was passing out the grain when I walked by Titan's stall, and noticed him choking- he had green gunk coming out of his nose and mouth and seemed to be suffocating on his own bile. I immediately called the vet's office … [Read more...]
Teeth Floating (and more)- Part I
Every year Hanaeleh's horses get their teeth floated, or filed down, by an equine veterinarian. Even though our horses are fed between three to five times per day, they still don't wear their teeth the same way they would in the wild, and need to have waves and sharp edges filed down before they become bigger issues. Hanaeleh is dedicated to providing exemplary care for all of our horses, and we ensure that our horses have their teeth checked and floated once a year. This year our volunteers … [Read more...]
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