Video: Stella handwalking
Ben at the Joel Conner Clinic, September 9ā11, 2016
(as reported by his regular rider, Lisa Garr) In September, Ben and I once again worked under the tutelage of Joel Conner at a SAFE-hosted clinic. This weekend showed a completely new horse in our big olā redheaded fellow. Now able to handle pressure from the bitā¦
September Volunteer of the Month: Dave Wesche
SAFEās history is full of inspiring horse stories and the horses inspire volunteers in different ways. What is not always apparent is how volunteers inspire other volunteers. Our September Volunteer of the month, Dave Wesche, has found inspiration and community hereā¦
New Intake: Stormy
Stormy is a 22 year old Appaloosa mare who was seized from her owner by Pierce Co Animal Control. Stormy, another horse, and several dogs were discovered living tied to trees and starving, on a wooded property where their owner was squatting. The horses were seizedā¦
New Intake: King
King is a 9 year old Tennessee Walking Horse cross gelding who was seized from his owner by Pierce Co Animal Control. King, another horse, and several dogs were discovered living tied to trees and starving, on a wooded property where their owner was squatting. Theā¦
A Beautiful Heart
Hereās an update from a new volunteer to SAFE that has us beaming. Diana lives in Bellingham, so volunteering at Safe Harbor is difficult, but sheās making a difference by spending quality time with Dottie. She wrote this morning to tell us how her friendship withā¦
Whatās up, Anakin?
An update on Anakin from his new home! Thank you, Barb!!! You will be pleased to know that our lovely Chestnut boy has taken up yoga (stealing a page from Kaiās playbook), heās doing downward dog before turnout š Heās also decided to challenge Kai from across theā¦
Saddling Session at the Joel Conner Clinic
Sunday morning, three young redheads were saddled up and worked in the roundpen at the start of the clinic. This included Jessel (who met the saddle for the first time at yesterdayās clinic), Sophie, and Lacey. Here are photos from this session: [gallery link=āfileāā¦
Big Horse, Big Hoof: Slimās Foot Problems
A 17.2 hh draft horse puts a lot of weight on his front feet. So itās important that those feet stay healthy to help support the horseās sheer mass. Unfortunately for our sweet Slim, hoof care has been a struggle. Itās unclear whether Slimās hoof problems arise from aā¦
Quality Time with Angel
Angel is living the good life these days. She gets to be in a lovely, large turnout paddock 24 hours a day with her best friend Renee as they do the very important work of being aunties to our three resident babies. Angel takes this role very seriously. She loves theā¦
Progress for Remy
Remy has been working his way back to health slowly but surely. Dr. Meyer of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital has been seeing him for chiropractic adjustments on a regular schedule, and each time he gets adjusted we see improvement. We are hopeful that this setback is nowā¦
SAFE Runs Smoother with the Help of Interns
SAFE has been fortunate to have the help of some kind, capable young people this past school year who chose to spend their time working as interns at the barn. Thanks to a partnership with The Big Picture School in Bellevue, SAFE benefitted from the enthusiasticā¦
Glory Helps Start Luna
We sent Luna out to Nick Donohue for her start under saddle, and it was so nice to see a SAFE horse helping another SAFE horse. Thanks for the flagging assist, Glory!
Marvelous Mina: First Saddling!
Mina and I have gotten to know each other well, and I think sheās pretty great. I think she truly does feel affection for āherā people. She has the softest, kindest eye of any horse Iāve ever met, and thereās a lot of soulfulness in her personality. But donāt let herā¦
