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The Power of Positive Energy on Horses, by Marty Abdo
My name is Marty Abdo and I am a Friday morning shift volunteer. One of my several passions in life is a therapy method called Reiki. I have a business offering Reiki long distance to people and animals in need of relaxation, pain relief and emotional balance. I was introduced to Reiki over 20 years ago, while I was completing massage school. Years later I received my Reiki Masters certificate…
Choosing a Path for Cyrus: Lameness Exam
After Cyrus returned from training, we began to notice a slight lameness under saddle. Dr. Lewis from Rainland came out a few weeks ago to do a lameness exam which was inconclusive. She told us that he would be a candidate for the lameness locator to help get to the root of the problem. We then scheduled an appointment for a lameness exam with the lameness locator, and Dr. Fleck came out last…
SAFE Alumni Update: Rico
We had a great visit with Rico recently. He is living the good life with his adopter, Barbara. She really loves him, and takes immaculate care of her friend. She takes him for walks every day, and he is very sound and healthy. This is the type of adoption we dream of for a companion horse like Rico.
Joel Conner Clinic Update: Amelia
SAFE Volunteer Sarah V shared her experience at the recent Joel Conner clinic: I had the pleasure of working with Amelia in the June Joel Conner clinic. This lovely little mare has changed so much since we first worked together in the September clinic that Joel didn’t even recognize her! In September we spent nearly the whole clinic trying to get some life into her, but now now she has lots of…
SAFE Alumni Update: Lucy
from Diane: Thought you might like to see a recent photo of my little cutie Lucy while we wait for the virus to ease when you can see her in person.She is such a spunky and loving little lady! Thanks for the work you do! Diane and Lucy
SAFE Alumni Update: Tilly
Here’s an update on Tilly, who is now known as Emmy! The family that adopted Emmy planned to let her retire at their home when their daughter Anna went to college. Anna had only been at the University of Idaho for one month when she found a barn to work at in Pullman. She was able to bring Emmy over to that barn. She uses her to teach riding lessons to hunt seat/equitation kids. They tell us,…
Joel Conner Clinic Report: George!
It isn’t often that we get young, unstarted horses at SAFE, but we have four fillies and colts coming two or three within the next year. With the support of Joel Conner, SAFE has a solid, progressive plan to ensure the successful start of our youngsters. George’s journey toward becoming a riding partner began in June with the first saddling. To prepare for the saddle, I got George into the round…
A Gift from Wind
We have some sad news to share with you. We lost our dear friend Wind unexpectedly last week. She was found deceased in her pasture at her foster home. We can’t know what happened, but we do know a few things. First off, there does not appear to have been a struggle. There was no sign of thrashing or any injuries. It looks like she passed peacefully. We also know that she appeared happy and…
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Remy
Clinic report from Phoebe T: Remy is such a nice mover! He is smart as a whip, and very responsive to a good feel. He needs more work to become comfortable having the rope thrown around his feet and having the flag over his back. He requires a confident leader whom he can respect, but I think he would scale mountains for the right human. I really like this athletic thoroughbred!
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Alder
Clinic report from Kaya M: Alder, yet again, was an all-star in the clinic! Joel started out the weekend riding him as he had some time off right after training due to sickness. By the end of the weekend, five different people had ridden him, being flagged around the round pen. Alder is the greenest horse I’ve ever ridden at SAFE, so I had a lot to learn about how to help him figure things out.…
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Beauty
Clinic report from Jane M: I had the distinct pleasure of working with Beauty, a 20+ year old Arabian mare, in the Joel Connor Clinic this past week. I spent five days in a row doing groundwork for an hour under Joel’s supervision. It’s impossible to know what abuse this sweet mare endured before she came to SAFE, but her extreme reaction (head thrown up, ears pinned, eyes wild, teeth often…
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Anderson
Clinic report from Kaya M: Even though this was my fourth clinic riding Anderson, I think we made more positive changes together than the past three combined! I had a huge learning moment myself that gave me more confidence and control and gave Anderson a better expression: fully releasing in the canter. It sounds simple and obvious, but I didn’t even realize before that I wasn’t doing this.…
Joel Conner Clinic Update: Stella
Written by SAFE volunteer Sue C: I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Stella for 4 days at the recent Joel Conner clinic. Stella has been well trained by Casey, which helped so much since I was the one learning the mechanics of how to ask for moving forward on a circle, hind quarters and front quarters. After some directional fits and starts on my part the first day, we had some…
July Volunteer of the Month: David Livingstone
How and when did you first get involved with horses? Do you have one now you want to tell us about? I always lived just a few miles from horses while I was growing up, but I never interacted with them. Since none of my friends were involved in horsemanship it never crossed my mind. My mom would talk about riding when she was younger and tell stories about an uncle of hers who caught and trained…
2020 Q2 Impact Statement
New Horses No new intakes Placed Horses Mina Euthanized Horses Valor Wind (deceased) Fall City 40 Horses 28 horses seized 21 horses placed
Bean’s Virtual Site Visit
In lieu of in-person site visits, we’ve been conducting virtual follow ups with adopted SAFE horses. A SAFE volunteer spoke by phone with Michelle, who adopted Bean. Michelle reports that all is well with Bean, who is well loved by the kids. She’s been ridden by both Michelle and her daughter, who report that even with time off from riding, Bean is great under saddle. They are hoping to get an…
Cassidy’s first time in the big arena
Look ma, no round pen!
All About Millie
Back in March, The Limelight Pet Project featured Millie in a spotlighted video, and we wanted to share the full story of Millie’s transformation, as told by Terry. (You can see the Q13 news segment here.) Lovely little Millie is looking for adopters to show her the next steps in training. If you think you may be a match for her, fill out an application! Thanks to The Limelight Pet Project and…
Renee and Angel’s Story
Back in January, The Limelight Pet Project featured Renee and Angel in a spotlighted video, and we wanted to share the full clip about these BFFs. (You can see the Q13 news segment here.) Both Renee and Angel are still looking for adopters–fill out an application if you’d like to bring them home! Thanks to The Limelight Pet Project and Dirtie Dog Photography for visiting SAFE and sharing this…
Jollie: This Big Three Year Old is Soon to be a Riding Horse!
Jollie is a lovely 3‑year-old mare who is currently 15.2 hands with room to grow! This BIG bodied sweetheart has had basic groundwork foundation put on at SAFE. She’s also seen our farrier, had her vaccines and boosters, and, most recently, had her first dental. Jollie takes it all in stride! She will be getting her first rides put on this month (June) and should be available for adoption early…
The Young Ladies at Play
They grow up so fast! Here are Nova, Rae, and Pippi at play, with Cassidy tagging along. thank you to Dirtie Dog Photography for these gorgeous photos!
Millie’s Glamour Shots
thank you to Dirtie Dog Photography for these gorgeous photos!
Zoe: Ready for you!
This stunning 11-year-old Morgan type mare is ready to come home to you! Zoe has been a steady, sound riding horse at SAFE for almost a year now. She is kindhearted and loves going out on trails with other horses or working solo in the arena with her rider. She always comes up to greet us when we visit her field and she’s never a problem for our volunteers to work with. This is Zoe’s year to…
Banner: One Handsome Boy!
Banner is a lovely 22-year-old Quarter Horse who is available as a companion horse. He is a gentleman to work with and will make a great addition to any home. Fill out an application today at www.safehorses.org/adopt.
Buddy: Sweet Senior Looking for Loving Family!
Buddy is a 25-year-old Quarter Horse Arabian cross that came to SAFE earlier in 2020. He tested positive for Cushing’s with slightly elevated ATCH levels and is doing very well now on just half a tab of Pracend daily (the cost is around $15 a month). He is a joy to be around–very sweet and loves attention. A great horse like this deserves to live with a family of his own. Are you willing to…
Pearl: Ready to Ride Soon!
Pearl is a lovely 12-year-old Morgan Arabian cross who is ready for her first rides later this month. She is a smart and sensitive mare who will make a very nice riding partner. She’s had no health or behavioral problems since she came into SAFE late 2019. Pearl will be available early July as a riding horse. She has a lot to offer and we hope to find her a perfect match wanting a nice mare to…
