Mahina’s First Rides
With her long neck and big doe eyes, we have lovingly nicknamed Mahina ‘Littlefoot,’ and at the end of October, our dearest Littlefoot achieved a great big milestone: her first rides. It has been a real pleasure helping this mare develop — first in her trust of…
Halter Starting Venturo
The covered round pen has been witness to a tremendous amount of halter startings. This process varies in ease, but as a default always poses some degree of challenge. The Tivas and the Arties and the Esmes — uncertain and nervous and braced. It takes time, hours upon…
Alumni Update: Bliss
Bliss has some new friends!
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Mateo
Lexee N has been working with Mateo and preparing him for his first rides, which he received at the October Joel Conner clinic. Here is what she has to say about the experience: “As much as I love this big oaf, he has a lot of trouble. And his first rides showed us he…
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Maisy
Casey A has been working with Maisy, preparing her for her first saddling. Here is what she has to say: “Maisy continues to show her fun, spunky personality and a good mind for learning. She handled her first saddling with confidence, showing a lot of try. Over the…
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Hayden
Cameron B worked alongside Hayden in the groundwork portion of October’s Joel Conner clinic, and has the following to say: “This was my first time working with Hayden in a clinic setting, though I’d had a brief opportunity to handle her beforehand. Hayden, the…
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Mabel
Candi K has the following reflections about her recent time spent with Mabel: “This past weekend, I had the joy of partnering with sweet Mabel during the Joel Conner Clinic in the Groundwork class. From the moment she greeted me each morning with a soft nicker, I knew…
Alumni Update: Sugar (Ko)
Ko spent several months earlier this year with Cynthia’s mom and extended family, which he enjoyed, and he even participated in a family member’s wedding! He’s has been back home for a while and enjoys doing a bit of natural horsemanship, taking hand walks with…
Alumni Update: Roscoe
Roscoe is doing great — happy, healthy, sound, and Kasey’s steady Eddie boy! Kasey absolutely adores Roscoe and treats him like the #1 he is! While Kasey was recovering from an injury, Roscoe lived a quiet life with the herd. Once she recovered, even after several…
Meet Our New Board Members!
Please join us in welcoming two new members to the SAFE Board of Directors: Kaydee Johnston and Tiffany Stewart!! SAFE is so fortunate to have these amazing women step up to help at the Board level. They are delightful to work with, and they each have genuine passion…
Alvaro is a Growing Guy
Horses play musical paddocks at SAFE on a regular basis (the one difference being that no one is ever left ‘out’) so it’s not uncommon to have the sensation of ‘you’re not where I left you’ when traversing the property. This sensation is compounded when we have…
Welcoming Marigold Sunset
Earlier this year, SAFE became involved in one of the largest animal welfare cases of 2025. From this case, SAFE took in 11 horses, including two foals. One pregnant mare and her filly remained under close care elsewhere due to the mare’s fragile condition. From the…
2025 Q4 Impact Statement
New Horses none Placed Horses Po Sienna Euthanized Horses Bandit Bay Brandy Snap Paloma
Theo Claus: A SAFE Christmas Story
It was Venturo and Alvaro who started the rumor. “Did you know Theo is Santa Claus?” To skeptical minds, the boys doubled down. “It’s true, me ‘n Vinnie saw him with a red hat on.” The story only gained embellishment from there, Alvaro taking point when it came to…
