by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 12, 2024 | Artie, Edward, Pepper, Veronica
Gradual change can be difficult to see, especially when what you have in front of you is almost impossibly different than what once was. Below is a quick before and after of a few SAFE horses, and their nearly unbelievable transformations over the years at SAFE....
by Lily Leitkowski | Feb 29, 2024 | Artie
If SAFE had class superlatives, Artie would definitely win ‘friends with everyone.’ He is the horse that most other horses (at least if they’re geldings) first meet, and for good reason. Artie’s mellow demeanor around other horses helps introduce even the most...
by Lily Leitkowski | Feb 19, 2024 | Artie, Edward, Pepper, Tiva, Veronica, Violet
Winter Washington weather (say that five times fast) does not often conjure visions of sunshine and blue skies. But every so often, the metaphorical stars align to grace us with a January or February day that feels more akin to early summer. Such was the luck...
by Lily Leitkowski | Feb 12, 2024 | Artie
Notes: Artie tends towards the dull side, but has a lot of try. He will work hard knowing a break is coming. Poll shyness — can be reactive to things in that area, especially if they are sudden. Has come a LONG way with this. Can be reactive to flag by his poll...
by Lily Leitkowski | Jan 11, 2024 | Artie
What drink comes to mind when you are asked to conjure up the most refreshing, thirst-quenching beverage? Is it a gallon bucket of water with a handful of senior and a little bit of salt? No? Well you must not be a horse then! We give ‘sweet water’ to our horses...
by Terry Phelps | Nov 11, 2023 | Artie, Esme, Frosting, Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Veronica, Wren
We finished off 2023’s training program horsemanship clinics on a high note. The incredible dedicated volunteers were like a well-oiled machine over the intensive five days. Wednesday and Thursday, we got our hands on 21 SAFE horses! From the barely haltered to those...
