December Volunteer of the Month: Amy Delachica
Congratulations to our December Volunteer of the Month, Amy Delachica! At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating Amy Delachica. Amy has…
Alumni Update: Freya
Freya’s Report (from her perspective and that’s the only way per Freya) Greetings my dear SAFE subjects, I know it has been a while, but I simply have had too full of a schedule to write. In addition, my hoof typewriter broke, and my servant has claimed she has no…
Mirana is adopted!
When Cal’s owner needed urgent help finding him a new home, SAFE stepped in to assist. The perfect home quickly emerged: lush green fields, a picture-perfect red barn, and a wonderful family ready to welcome Cal as their new horse. There was just one catch—they needed…
Alumni Update: Tasara
Sherri and Tasara are doing very well together. Tasara is as content and happy as can be and gets lots of attention throughout the day. She loves her large barn area that she can go in and out at will into her very large open paddock. Tasara shares the barn with four…
Alumni Update: Mac
Here is an update from Mac’s adopter Jerre from late this summer: Our biggest success has been a deep dive into positive reinforcement and collaborative care. I give Mac the option to refuse any contact, haltering, fly mask, etc., while encouraging participation with…
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Barb
Annika rode Barb in the October Joel clinic, and has the following to say about their experience together: “Participating in the October Joel Conner clinic with Barb was a lesson in presence, patience, and partnership. Barb is a small horse with a big…
Brandit Forever
We have been struggling with Brandy and Bandit’s quality of life for some time now. Over the past two years, both mares have faced challenges that have required us to closely monitor their comfort and happiness. At the beginning of November, Brandy’s condition…
Alumni Update: Opal (Bella)
Opal’s adopter Lyn recently provided a quick update and photos of Opal (Bella). Right now we are working through a Cushings diagnosis and trying to get dosage right. But we still have fun walking around the property and getting a little grazing time in.
Alumni Update: Amira
Laura shared the following update and some really cute photos! We are living our best life together, well my best life, Amira would probably rather be out on the open range back mustanging! Please see attached a couple of recent pictures where she is wearing a…
Alumni Update: Bubbles (Bella)
Bella is doing great! She and her pasture mates weathered an unusual North Carolina snowstorm the end of January just fine. Mary is recovering from surgery and hired a farm hand to care for the horses and other animals while she rehabs. She can see the horses from her…
Mahina on the Trails
With the recent blessing of a few dry, clear days, we’ve made it a point to take advantage of mother nature’s good nature and get outside. Mahina took her first (hand) walk down the trail the other day, and conquered branch and bramble with a great deal of bravery…
Alumni Update: Frosting (Shawnee)
Frosting, now Shawnee, has a beautiful, peaceful home and is very content there and loves her pasture mate, Raven. Ann said she currently just trail rides with Shawnee but will introduce her to cattle in the spring. Shawnee is an amazing horse and Ann said her only…
Happy First Birthday, Venturo!
One year ago today, Venturo was born. We want to wish the happiest of first birthdays to our sweet, silly guy! Vinnie has made quite the transformation in his first lap around the sun, metamorphosing from a BAY-bee into a striking grey. He is a kind, curious boy, not…
Four Minis: A New Start
Part 2: A new start The four minis are all registered and came to us with existing names. However, as part of welcoming any new horse to SAFE, we give them a new name to mark the beginning of their next chapter with us. Our handsome little stud was given the name…
