Joel Conner Clinic Update: Stella
Written by SAFE volunteer Sue C: I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Stella for 4 days at the recent Joel Conner clinic. Stella has been well trained by Casey, which helped so much since I was the one learning the mechanics of how to ask for moving…
July Volunteer of the Month: David Livingstone
How and when did you first get involved with horses? Do you have one now you want to tell us about? I always lived just a few miles from horses while I was growing up, but I never interacted with them. Since none of my friends were involved in horsemanship it never…
Bean’s Virtual Site Visit
In lieu of in-person site visits, we’ve been conducting virtual follow ups with adopted SAFE horses. A SAFE volunteer spoke by phone with Michelle, who adopted Bean. Michelle reports that all is well with Bean, who is well loved by the kids. She’s been ridden by both…
Cassidy’s first time in the big arena
Look ma, no round pen!
All About Millie
Back in March, The Limelight Pet Project featured Millie in a spotlighted video, and we wanted to share the full story of Millie’s transformation, as told by Terry. (You can see the Q13 news segment here.) Lovely little Millie is looking for adopters to show her the…
Renee and Angel’s Story
Back in January, The Limelight Pet Project featured Renee and Angel in a spotlighted video, and we wanted to share the full clip about these BFFs. (You can see the Q13 news segment here.) Both Renee and Angel are still looking for adopters–fill out an application if…
Jollie: This Big Three Year Old is Soon to be a Riding Horse!
Jollie is a lovely 3‑year-old mare who is currently 15.2 hands with room to grow! This BIG bodied sweetheart has had basic groundwork foundation put on at SAFE. She’s also seen our farrier, had her vaccines and boosters, and, most recently, had her first dental.…
The Young Ladies at Play
They grow up so fast! Here are Nova, Rae, and Pippi at play, with Cassidy tagging along. thank you to Dirtie Dog Photography for these gorgeous photos! [gallery link=“file” size=“medium”…
Darla Gets to Work
Kaya has the following to say about her time spent recently with Darla: After struggling with her hoof injury for the last several months, Darla is sound and ready to get back to work! It seems she has used the time off to think about what she was working on before…
Veronica Melts Candi
A sweet note and reminder how special horses are in our lives. Candi recently had this to say about her relationship with Veronica: “It has been two weeks since I have been able to be with Veronica. Today she ran to me when she saw me at the gate of her turn out.…
Tilt and Valentine Looking for a New Home
Tilt and Valentine are looking for a new home in a hurry! They are SAFE alumni and their adopter regretfully must rehome them, hopefully together. Please share if you know someone looking for two very sweet pasture pals! Tilt is a bay 5‑year-old 14hh Yakima…
Update: Daisy at Foster
From Daisy’s loving foster mom Shellie: “Daisy is doing wonderfully! She had a hoof trim on April 1, which went very well, not sore afterward, no boots needed! She’s shedding like a mad-woman with a beautiful caramel coat now starting to peak out on her shoulders.…
Welcome, Bliss!
Introducing SAFE’s newest addition: Bliss! Bliss came to us from Port Orchard after a member of her owner’s family dispersed a group of 20 horses from his property in Sequim. There was a question as to whether or not Bliss was pregnant (she is not), and though he’d…
Milestones for Jacob
People may not realize all the little things our horses need to learn before they can be considered ready for adoption. Some come in with little to no domestic life skills while others have troubles due to frustration and misunderstanding that humans created. These…
