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Buckwheat update
Great update on Bucky!! He can be a bit of a woolly mammoth so foster mom Krissy clipped him to make him more comfortable. Doesn’t he look great? “We are having the best best best time with Buckwheat! He has a nice new hair cut and is feeling better than ever! He is spunky and a lot more lively. We all [yes, the whole family] took a walk down the road this weekend and bucky was so excited,…
Another update from Brandii Bask
Seems we just updated Brandii’s page to share her ponying adventure on the trails, but we’ve got another foster update to tell you about! Brandii was ridden on Sunday in the arena by KristiM (thank goodness for small rider). She was much more relaxed and went in all three gates. Next time we hope to get her on the trails if the weather will cooperate. Doesn’t she look cute in her new purple…
JR Update
JR left last week for his new foster home at the newly rebuilt barn at Dutch Mills Farm. JR is one of six horses that are now living in Helga Roberts’ beautiful new barn, and we are grateful to Helga for offering him a place during this time of rebuilding and recovery. Helga reports that JR is settling in well and that she’s enjoying having him at her farm. He’s enjoying his big turnout area and…
Shiloh’s next big adventure!
Shiloh arrived yesterday to her new digs at lovely Bear Creek Farm in Woodinville. Lucky Shiloh has been invited to stay there for the near future and while she is there, she will be getting 5 days a week of riding and handling from her foster mother, Brittney. Brittney has ridden Shiloh before and recognized that she would benefit from a regular riding and training program. She offered to take…
A message for our supporters
As many of you know, SAFE is in a period of transition following the recent resignation of Jaime Taft. During this transition, we want to assure everyone that SAFE will continue to be a vital presence in our community. Upholding the commitments that SAFE has made to its horses and to its community is very important to all of us. Even as we undergo change, we have the strength and the resources…
Announcing a Change in Leadership
The SAFE Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Jaime Taft. As Co-Founder and President, the Board recognizes the impact of her service and her passionate commitment to the horses and organization of SAFE. With the support of our community and the strength of our leadership, we look forward to continuing the mission of SAFE. Please join us in thanking Jaime for 7 years of dedication…
Brandii Bask
We’ve gotten another wonderful update from Brandii’s foster home, along with some great photos! Thank you to Sharon for taking such good care of our girl and exposing her to new experiences! Brandii was ponied out at Sawyer Woods on Saturday and did wonderfully. She followed respectfully and seemed to really enjoy the outing. No spook in this girl (even on ‘spooky’ trail with the little hanging…
JR under saddle
JR had his first ride today. Unfortunately he seems to suffer from sweet itch and his belly is covered in bites and scabs. He was a good boy, but wasn’t happy about being girthed up and was pretty distracted by the bites. We’ve been slathering his belly in SWAT and fly spray.
Mr Pibb — placed!
Congratulations to Laura Y. on her adoption of Mr. Pibb! Laura adopted Annie, a 9 year old Saddlebred mare, last summer. Unfortunately, Annie was not a good match for Laura and has been returned to SAFE (she is currently fostered at White Birch Farm where Mr. Pibb is). Laura is adopting Mr. Pibb who is a much better fit for her skill level. Pibb and Laura will just be doing some easy…
Khianna update
Khianna has been a busy girl lately! She’s spent the last month at Horsepitality Too! getting some extra handling and attention from Chrissy Lynch and some of her riding students. She’s now moving down the road to her new foster home at Third Watch Farm. Chrissy & I stopped in this evening to check in on her and she’s having some herd bound issues when their other horse, Fiona, walks into…
Strider — April 9, 2012
April Volunteer of the Month: Sharon Bradley
Please join us in congratulating our April Volunteer of the Month, Sharon Bradley. Sharon began volunteering with us a year ago. When she first started, she was a little bit intimidated if the horses got too close. A year later, she has gained knowledge, skill and confidence in working around the horses. And even though she regularly does two chore shifts per week, she is still willing to answer…
Oscar on his way to training
Oscar spent a day at SAFE before heading up to training. He enjoyed some time playing in the arena, where these gorgeous photos were taken.
You’d be grumpy too…
…if your teeth looked like this. Poor Louie had the terrible fangs… This is why we stress the importance of annual dental checkups for horses!
2012 Q1 Impact Statement
New Horses Intake Date: February 17, 2012 Oscar (Pierce Co Animal Control) Louie (Pierce Co Animal Control) Scooter (Pierce Co Animal Control) Marta (Pierce Co Animal Control) Shay (Pierce Co Animal Control) Intake Date: March 4, 2012 JR (owner surrender) Intake Date: March 12, 2012 Holly (former SAFE horse, returned by owner) Placed Horses none Euthanization…
Strider settles in at SAFE
Strider is settling in at SAFE, making new friends. In the photos you see below, the holes on his back are skin grafts. They started out as tiny spots and after two months are the size of dimes. They will continue to expand out and hopefully fill out the unhealed area.
Strider is “home”!
After 7 months at NWESC, Strider has finally been released to SAFE. He still requires daily treatment of his wound area, we are going to be able to handle it ourselves. We’re thrilled to have the big guy at the SAFE farm.
Hello Scooter!
Scooter is notorious for being not very nice when in his stall, but all I got greeted with was nice ears! He seemed curious and interested in me but did not come over to say hi.
Oscar Update
Oscar had his teeth done this week and they were some of the worst teeth Dr. Hannah has ever seen. Huge points and ramps that caused ulcerations all along his cheek and had worn down the opposing teeth, in some cases down to the gum line. One broken tooth. He should be feeling much better now! Oscar also had two smaller growths removed, one from his eye and one from a hind leg, that Dr Hannah…
April and Lola at Windy Tides
We made a last minute decision to bring a couple of the rescue horses to get some exposure the outside world at the Windy Tides horse show at the Monroe Fairgrounds. We brought two horses — April who is 7 and been under saddle about 9 months, and Lola, our 3 year old Arab/Appy cross that has only been under saddle a few months. Both did great for their first outing!
Louie is looking better!
Updated photos of Louie posted today. He is gaining weight and shedding like crazy! His rain rot is completely healed, and he is starting to look much better!
Scooter & Oscar update
Former stallions Scooter and Oscar are both doing well and Dr Hannah feels like Oscar is ready to get his dental float and have his sarcoids removed, so he has an appointment scheduled for the 19th. Our plan is to send Oscar into training about a week after his sarcoids are removed. Oscar did well having his feet trimmed today, he had a mare standing behind him and a horse in a stall in front of…
Holly is once again available for adoption
Former SAFE-horse Holly was adopted last year to a family with a teenage girl. Unfortunately, due to some health problems and financial issues, they are unable to keep her. Once again, we are offering this wonderful mare for adoption. She is now 6 years old. Video clips of her under saddle available on our website. Currently located in Duvall, WA. Adoption Fee: $600. Adoption contract required.…
March Volunteer of the Month: Kyle Putnam
Congratulations to our March Volunteer of the Month, Kyle Putnam! Kyle has volunteered at the farm doing chores, as well as at the SAFE Benefit Horse Show and most recently as a foster home for SAFE horse Dexter. Please join me in offering Kyle a sincere “Thank You” for her contributions to SAFE! Here is a little about Kyle in her own words… How did you get involved with SAFE? “I’ve been…
Arnie Video
A video of Arnie, being ridden by his owner’s niece, a beginner who hasn’t ridden in a couple of years. This is Arnie’s first ride in a year. What a gem of a horse!
SunnyD’s Bed and Breakfast
Something to make you smile…Welcome to SunnyD’s Bed and Breakfast
Dexter Update
Here’s an update from Dexter’s foster home: Ultimately, I’ve fallen in love with this little guy. If he was a hand taller or I was a hand shorter, I’d keep him. He’s smart, athletic, tough, and funny, everything I like in a horse. But I do think he deserves a rider who doesn’t tower over him quite so much. He absorbs my leg very nicely, but while I’ve gotten used to riding him, I think a shorter…
JR Intake photos
New SAFE horse JR arrived at the farm today. He needs to put on weight, and he’s very muddy from his previous home with a terribly matted tail and bad cracks in his hooves. He’s a remarkably polite horse with great manners. He is going to make someone an awesome partner. Regarding his training, his old owner said “He very much is a useful trained horse, easy to be around and ride, given a few…
Oscar and Scooter update, updated!
Oscar and Scooter were taken straight to Evergreen Holistic Vet Care on Saturday to await their gelding surgeries. Both stallions have proven to be extremely difficult to handle and their surgeries were bumped up to this week to get them done as soon as possible. Oscar was castrated today and Scooter will be done later this week. Photos below show Scooter during one of his short, supervised…
Shiloh Update
Shiloh has finished 60 days professional training. She’s still very green, but considering she came to us as a barely handled 5 year old, she’s doing very well! She has a sweet nature and a generally calm temperament.
