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SAFE News and Updates
Chance’s Big Trail Ride
An update from Chance’s owner, Sandy: “Chance has been doing great on the trails. I have taken him on a few rides by himself and although he needs a confident rider he has done great. Yesterday he went on a 5 1/2 hour ride for the first time with two horses he had never met before. He did awesome. He lead for a bit, was in the middle and bringing up the rear. He still doesn’t like to go through…
SAFE Tool Drive Information
Do you have extra tools cluttering your work bench? Can you really use three hammers at once? Pining for a shiny new lawnmower, even though your old one is perfectly functional? Donate your surplus unwanted tools to SAFE! We need just about everything to stock our tool shed for the upkeep and improvements going on every day at SAFE Harbor Stables! Right now we borrow tools from our volunteers,…
September Volunteer of the Month: Sherry Leake
After a short hiatus to support the July move in, and the August Benefit show…Volunteer of the Month returns in style. Please join me in congratulating the September Volunteer of the Month, Sherry Leake. Sherry is a hard working and dedicated SAFE volunteer who does farm chores on Saturdays and fills in other times when help is needed. She was a tremendous help during the move to SAFE Harbor,…
April Update
April has been on pasture rest for several months due to showing some signs of lameness. We’re looking forward to her beginning to come back slowly at the end of the month and we know she is too. She needs to be in work to keep her weight in check and she gets bored silly if she’s not played with regularly. One thing is certainly true about April and that is she is a sweetheart. Visitors to SAFE…
Tilly & Moonshine Update
Here’s a great update from foster Jackie L who cares for Moonshine and Tilly: Moonshine has found a place in my heart. Each morning I stand on the deck and call his name, and he replies with a whinney. Sometimes he runs to the fence to say good morning up close and personal. We are still working on manners and personal space, and I regret to admit I don’t spend as much time with him as I’d like.…
Kat video
Kat is such a treasure!
Lola Video!
Maggie Video
Our little Maggie is making great strides! Here is video of her first canter as a SAFE horse!
Maggie Update & Video!
Training Update, Aug 28, 2012 Maggie was put into the training program in order to address some significant fears about allowing her hind legs to be touched or handled in any way. She has made great progress in this department and just yesterday was deemed “almost normal” by the farrier. We have also discovered that she has had some under saddle training. She had her first ride a few days ago…
Sunny D
Sunny D — photo by Jeff Barker
Thank you…to whom??
An adorable electric weed eater mysteriously appeared at SAFE Harbor Stables last week. It is lightweight, quiet, and very efficient. Here are some before and after pictures…it will be so nice to have this little helper to keep the areas close to the barn neatly trimmed. Sincere thanks to the mystery donor, please let us know who you are! We still need donations of lawn equipment and tools! SAFE…
Misty Training Update
Here’s an update on Misty from our trainer, Heather Roe: What can I say about Misty? This little mare is a super star! She has now been to two shows where she won her classes both times and has was steady and unflappable both times. Her training is progressing right on track and I am currently focusing on getting her more balanced in her canter. She has just been started on small lateral…
Aiden Training Update
Aiden is such a good boy! His newest skill is walk/canter transitions and although he does not always give the right lead, the transitions themselves are getting more and more consistent. He is very responsive to seat and leg aids and is a very fun and steady ride. He is growing again and is just shy of 15.1! With his naturally calm temperament and willing attitude he is going to make a great…
Kat Update!
Kat has been in regular work for just over a month and so far she is a very steady and level headed mare at the walk and trot. She was ridden by one of our novice riders at the SAFE show and did great! Her canter work has proven to be a bit of a challenge as she does not seem very confident in her ability to balance at the canter. Our trainer, Heather, is working her in the round pen where she…
Louie Training Update
Louie is back in regular work some time off for some chiropractic issues. He is feeling significantly better under saddle and is now willing to bend, work laterally and stretch long and low. His canter work is still developing but he is now able to sit down and use his back and the canter is getting more round and balanced with each ride. On a fun note, he was walked over to the alpaca farm with…
Lola Training Update
Lola is now consistently working over small jumps and was shown over fences at the SAFE show, where she placed 3rd. She has proven to be a bold and willing jumper and I think the next step is to try her over some cross country jumps. She has been steadily improving in her flat work as well and her lateral work is getting stronger with each ride. She is a sensitive mare that requires a tactful…
A visit with Char
SAFE volunteer Allison visited Charmeon up at Half Trak Farm and got to take her for a spin. She reports that Char is pretty fun to ride although she’s still a bit green and lacks confidence. But she’s forward and sweet, and loves to hear that she’s a good girl. Thanks for the pictures, Allison!
Sinatra pictures
Here are some cute photos that Allison took of Sinatra back in July, being himself at SAFE Harbor Stables.
Bigfoot? Big heart!
It would undoubtedly be quite a surprise to be hiking through the woods only to run into the legendary Sasquatch, the elusive man-ape creature said to haunt the forests of the Northwest. It was no less a surprise when we at SAFE received a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the 2012 Sasquatch! Music Festival, as we were totally unaware that we’d been selected as one of the beneficiaries of…
Results and Pro photos for all the SAFE horses, in one place!
The SAFE horses and their riders performed beautifully at this year’s show. Here are the pro photos and the ribbon count for each of them. We’re so proud of you!! Zanadu and Lara Zanadu, by Karen Wegehenkel Zanadu, by Liz Stabbert 2nd place, Trails, Mounted, 18–29 2nd place, Training Level Test 3 (score 67.4%) 4th place, Halter, Pleasure Type 4th place, Walk/Trot English Pleasure, 18–29 5th…
JR at the SAFE Show!
JR has been in a foster/training situation at Dutch Mills Farm since May, thanks to Helga Roberts, who has done amazing work with this lovely horse. She brought him to the SAFE show where he competed in Dressage and Trot Poles.…and walked away as the Champion of the Clover Hunter Division. Photographer Karen Wegehenkel has just posted images of JR and Helga in the dressage arena! Prepare…
Brandii Bask at the SAFE Show
Here are some great photos of Brandii Bask and Sandy at the SAFE Show, taken by Liz Stabbert:
Photos of Chance at the SAFE Show
Zan at the SAFE Show!
A big thank you to volunteer Lara B for riding Zan at the SAFE show. They made a lovely pair! Here’s Lara’s report on her weekend with Zan: When we entered the dressage ring on Saturday, I’d only ridden Zan a handful of times. I found her to be an uncomplicated and confident mare, eager to work and game for almost anything. During her time at SAFE, she has had an extensive education, and she…
Louie at the SAFE Show!
Louie stuck to in-hand classes due to some back soreness issues but was quite the gentleman all weekend. He placed 2nd in Halter and was very brave going through the trails class. He was sweet and even tempered and charmed everyone who met him.
Lola at the SAFE Show!
Another big thank you to our incredible trainer, Heather Roe, who showed Lola and Louie at the SAFE show. Heather has been working with all the SAFE horses under saddle at SAFE Harbor, and her hard work really paid off as every one of the SAFE horses was a star at the show. Here’s Heather report on Lola: Lola was a complete delight all weekend. She was well behaved, cautious of new things but…
Chance at the SAFE Show
Here are some photos of Chance, taken at the SAFE show:
Aiden at the SAFE Show
A few photos of Aiden at the SAFE show, more to come!
Kat at the SAFE Show!
We were able to bring Kat to the SAFE show, and thanks to Chelsey Braswell, Kat got to experience so many wonderful things! Kat surprised us all with her willingness, bravery and ability! Here’s a full report from Chelsey: Oh my goodness, Kat was a superstar. I cannot express how proud I am of her, we have only been riding her for 2–3 weeks, personally, I rode her one time before we went to the…
Shiloh at the SAFE Show!
From Shiloh’s foster/trainer Brittney Stewart of B&D Sport Horses LLC The SAFE Benefit Schooling Show was as big as a recognized show, without the pressure of a recognized show. Shiloh gained valuable experience points being in a big show atmosphere. She was keyed-up during Friday’s warm-up ride with the set-up of the vendors and spectator area on the berm. We had a longer warm-up period than I…
