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December Volunteer of the Month: Lisa Schildt

December Volunteer of the Month: Lisa Schildt

Congratulations and a huge thank you to our December Volunteer of the Month, Lisa Schildt!! Lisa does SO MUCH here at SAFE, and has a lot of talent and ability to share with us. She’s found a lot of ways to help, both in the barn and behind the scenes in the office.…

Flynn’s First Day Out

Flynn’s First Day Out

Last week was a great one for Flynn! We got the results of his histology test from Pilchuck Report and they found zero cancer cells! We were all concerned that the mass in his eye might be malignant, but the vets have concluded that it was likely a large ulcer caused…

Joel Conner Clinic Report: Barb

Joel Conner Clinic Report: Barb

Here’s a clinic report from Sarah V who worked with Barb, one of the Fall City 40 horses: I’d never worked with Barb before Thursday of the clinic, but was really excited to have the chance. I was onsite in Fall City in July of 2019 when we were trying to separate…

Joel Conner Clinic Update: Sienna

Joel Conner Clinic Update: Sienna

Thank you to Sue C. for this clinic report about her work with Sienna:I had the opportunity to work with Sienna at the November 2020 Joel Conner clinic. It was a great chance for me to take a step back, review, and work on my feel. Sienna knows the moves,…

Joel Conner Clinic Report: Anderson

Joel Conner Clinic Report: Anderson

Here’s a report from Scott B who worked with Anderson in the November clinic: I got to ride Anderson last weekend at the clinic. He has clearly been well trained and is super talented.  I really enjoyed the weekend as my first time getting to work with Anderson. The…

Zoe is Adopted!

We are so excited for this spunky mare to find her new family! Zoe not only has an amazing human family, but also a new herd mate, a mare named CanD. CanD was rehomed through SAFE’s Community Outreach Program, and the timing ended up being perfect because Zoe needed a…

Alumni Update: Bubbles

Alumni Update: Bubbles

Bella (formerly Bubbles) is doing really well living with her best friend, Thunder, in North Carolina. She has a new found love of trail riding and will have her forever home with Mary who adores her.

Gabby Picks Up Her Feet!

Gabby Picks Up Her Feet!

Foster parent, Trisha, has made huge strides with SAFE’s first mule, Gabby! Here’s what she had to say: “Here are some Gabby videos of her learning to pick up her feet. Figuring out the right way to balance has been tricky for her, but she’s catching on. She is doing…

Alumni Update: Tasara

Alumni Update: Tasara

Tasara and wonderful adopter Sherri are both glad to see that the weather is getting warmer and less wet! Training and exercise are definitely on the calendar to start getting Tasara back into her slim and trim. From the pictures, you can see that both Sherri and…

Alumni Update: Rhythm

Alumni Update: Rhythm

Here are some photos of Rhythm sent to us by Jimmy, taken in May.  Very handsome horse who is doing well and by the look on his face is very happy and curious! 

Jacob and Edward, BFF

Jacob and Edward, BFF

Although they took their names from the rival love interest’s in Stephanie Meyer’s ‘Twilight,’ our equine Jacob and Edward could not be any closer to the definition of two peas in a pod. If they are together, they appear as one creature, joined at the hip (or cheek)!…

Cosmo is in search of a new home

Cosmo is in search of a new home

Theo (Cosmo) is a SAFE alumni riding horse, in search of a new home! He is a super gentle, kind boy, who loves trail rides & has a lot of experience with children. He is a 19-year-old, 15.1hh Bay QH. Theo has quite the background! He was shown in 4H & did well…

Jewel’s Last Ride at SAFE

Jewel’s Last Ride at SAFE

Since Julie adopted Jewel in November 2017, the two have participated in every Joel Connor Clinic. That’s most likely about 20 clinics! But now it is time for Julie and Jewel’s next adventure in life as they move out of state. It was a bittersweet ending to the clinic…

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