Lexi Update from June 27 2009
Well today was the big video day for Lexi. And wow! I know its always exciting seeing these horses under saddle for the first time, but with Lexi it was even cooler, because the change to her FEET with the shoes has been amazing! She almost looks normal! Just that little bit of support from the shoes has not only made her more comfortable, but she is straighter in her entire leg and her front…
Lexi Update from June 25 2009
Lexi’s training is coming along very well. Like Rhythm, she is also now walking and trotting around the big arena under saddle. We also, after much discussion and getting Dr. Hannah’s blessing, put front shoes on Lexi as she seemed like she was getting footsore. She walked off immediately more comfortable with the shoes on. It’s a bit scary making *any* changes with her feet but my farrier felt…
Lexi Update from June 3 2009
Lexi has also progressed to having a rider leaning over her back at a walk. She’s a little more nervous with Rhythm and hence a little behind him but coming along nicely as well.
Lexi Update from May 29 2009
Lexi is doing well in her first couple of weeks in training. She has learned to cross-tie, lunge, get baths, and is wearing a saddle and bridle. She wasn’t thrilled with the bit at first (was trying to spit it out) and bucked the second time she was saddled but has otherwise been very good. She is also now great about being caught (an issue at first) and walks right up to you to be caught.
Lexi Update from Sept 30 2008
I visited Lexi this past weekend and she is still chunky and is getting her fuzzy winter coat which does nothing to help her look slimmer. She spends her days in a pasture with Rhythm and Willy a QH gelding. She is still very sweet, but preferred to graze over socializing with me.
Lexi Update from July 29 2008
Here are some photos of Lexi from last July. She’s doing great (although a bit on the tubby side), although she did have an abcess a few weeks ago (she’s fine now).
Lexi Update from June 28 2008
Lexi was seen by Dr. Hannah yesterday to evaluate her soundness and ability to be started under saddle. We had xrays taken in 2005 and then again this spring by NW Equine for comparison purposes. Armed with her xrays, Dr. Hannah did flexion tests, trotted her in straight lines and in circles, and determined that Lexi showed NO SIGN of lameness! Lexi has been given the green light to start in…
Lexi photos
Lexi Background
Goliath — adopted by Amy W of Bainbridge Island WA
Dusty — adopted by Beth A of Sultan WA
Amber — adopted by Lara L of Mukilteo WA
Scarlett — adopted by Joann B of Woodinville WA
Rhythm — adopted by Sonja & Hillary H of Tacoma WA
Dory — adopted by Betsy B of Sultan WA
Dory is a beautiful Arabian/Appaloosa cross mare that was part of a big Animal Control seizure from Snohomish County in early 2008. A yearling the size of a weanling at the time of her rescue, she fully recovered and was adopted in late 2009. She has been in classical dressage training for over a year now and is doing well. Her adopter recently moved to New Hampshire, and Dory will be…
Ariel — Adopted by Christine R of Shelton, WA
Sasha — Adopted by Megan M of Tacoma WA
Megan and SashaSasha was rescued from the Jean Elledge animal cruelty case in Snohomish County in February, 2008. Read her entire history by clicking here.
Phoenix — Adopted by Bernadette Z of Snohomish WA
Emma — Adopted by David and Janis J. of Chimicum WA
Buckie
Buckwheat Adopted by Kathy and Kevin K. of Beavercreek, OR AVAILABLE FOR RE-ADOPTION THROUGH SAFE
Zan videos from Jan 8 2011
Jamie took some video of us riding. She does give a small buck/kick out going into the canter. She’s had over 60 days of professional training but *is* still green. Also, she has had over a month off. As you’ll see, canter was easier to the right than the left. She’s still a little green (note the buck into the canter) but also should note that she had had over a month off when this video was…
Zan Update from Jan 8 2011
Zan’s thread just does not reflect what a little gem she is. It’s been a dark icky winter so far and I have not been as motivated, as I should be, but the weather was crappy in the mountains and I was up early this morning (and bailed on riding last night) so I figured I’d try and get a few rides in today. Zan is simply a pleasure to be around. She’s a very good girl on the ground… easy to…
Bucky B Lucky: a TV Star!
January 5th was an exciting day for SAFE and Bucky B Lucky. A few weeks ago, we were contacted by a reporter named Jenny Cunningham from KCTS‑9 (the Seattle PBS television station). She told us that she was working on a story about what happens to racehorses once they leave the track. She had seen the Seattle Times article about Lucky and decide to use Bucky B Lucky as the centerpiece of the…
Honeycutt Update from Jan 5 2011
Yesterday Honeycutt was moved back to Silverdale to once again live with our VP Bonnie at her farm over in Silverdale. Honeycutt lived there for over two years previously so this is a bit of a homecoming for both of them, although still temporary. She reported that Honeycutt settled right in and this morning she caught Honeycutt and her horse Jay grooming each other in the pasture, just like…
2011 Q1 Impact Statement
New Horses Intake Date: February 10, 2011 Corona, 10 yo Thoroughbred gelding (owner surrender) Intake Date: February 27, 2011 Brandy, 37 yo QH-type mare (King Co Animal Control) Bud, 32 yo QH-type gelding (King Co Animal Control) Intake Date: March 20, 2011 Romeo, 6 yo Hackney Horse stallion (owner surrender/abandonment) Placed Horses Lexi Delilah Baxter Euthanization Tia (old age/neglect) Romeo…
Buckwheat Update from Dec 26 2010
It has been quite a while since I posted about Bucky. He’s full of energy and seems to be enjoying himself. He is a real cutie! He’s always escorting me to his stall when I come down to feed in the evenings, and he has very good barn manners. I had his ACTH re-tested in late summer/early fall and it was elevated, so we increased his pergolide to 1.25 mg. Last winter, Bucky looks like he was part…
Summer Update from Dec 26 2010
Summer is doing well. She continues to be on pergolide, but she’s doing well at 1mg. Her coat is slightly longer and thicker than last year but I think that’s more a reflection of the kind of winter we’re supposed to have. She’s holding her weight and is continuing to look really good. My vet was out in Dec and he’s really pleased with how she’s doing. She’s been on Adequan for about a year and…
Aiden Update from Dec 19 2010
Aiden update!! Thanks Peggy!! Just letting you know baby Aiden is doing great, the “herd” has let him back in and he cuddles the mare all the time.. he did not know what to do when she was in heat, I looked out one day and he had her tail in his mouth and was pulling her backwards, it was really funny to watch him try to figure out what she needed him to do. He did not have a clue, but he kept…
Bubbles & Lola Update from Dec 19 2010
Bubbles and Lola are at a wonderful foster home together and they are doing terrific! Here’s an update from their foster mom: The girls are doing well and are happy. Bubbles is getting better with her blanket being taken on/off and they both have improved on being caught while out in the pasture. The first week they did not want to be caught when bringing them in for the night. Now they are at…
Zan Update from Dec 5, 2010
Update from SAFE Volunteer Coordinator, Allison Sheka: I took Zan out yesterday for a good grooming and photo shoot. She stood nicely in the crossties and has good manners on the ground. She was shy about being caught, but came around with cookies. I put her in the arena to run around a bit and she is a SUPER CUTE mover. She bucked and cantered around and showed us her pretty trot. She had her…
