April Volunteer of the Month: Jayne Tracy
Our April Volunteer of the Month has been a steadfast friend of SAFE for more than three years. She has a quiet way with people and horses. She doesnāt need the spotlight and goes about her work with a cheerful willingness that makes the Saturday morning shift runā¦
Ben at the Joel Conner Clinic, April 16ā17, 2016
(as reported by Benās regular rider, Lisa Garr) In December of 2015, Ben and I participated in a clinic at SAFE with trainer Joel Conner and I was just hoping he would stay calm enough to participate safely. Well, he blew me away then with his focus, willingness, andā¦
Eye Surgery is a Success
We have good news to share: Anakin had his eye surgery done last Thursday and it was a complete success. He spent the night after the surgery at Rainland Farm Equine Clinic so Dr McCracken could watch over him following the procedure, and he was released into our careā¦
Jessel Medical Update
On February 5th, Jessel sustained a skull fracture while she and Tess were playing in turnout. Radiographs were taken and determined that the fracture was about 2 1/2ā long and had slightly dislodged the bone in her face. She was prescribed antibiotics, painā¦
An Amazing Transformation
Anakin, March 30, 2016 (Photos by Jessica Farren)
Stella Medical Update
On March 24th, Stella came up completely lame on the left hind leg. Dr. McCracken came out and diagnosed her with a peroneus tertius tendon rupture. This tendon is part of the apparatus in the hind limb that coordinates flexion and extension of the stifle and hock.ā¦
First meeting of new friends
With Shayās recent passing, Marta was in need of a new friend to join her at her lovely foster home in Fall City. Since weāve determined that Aubrey is not sound enough to be ridden, she seemed a good choice. Here are photos of the two mares meeting for the first timeā¦
Jessel Liberty Work
Teddiās Surgery Fund
It was a little more than a year ago that we met Teddi. She came to SAFE as part of a large Animal Control seizure situation involving six neglected horses, and it was clear from the start that Teddi had had a pretty rough go of it. Her eyes were full of sadness. Sheā¦
New Video and Update: Kat
We have taken things slow with Kat since she returned to SAFE. First we needed to get her dental updated and put her on a weight gaining plan. She was not getting enough calories before coming back to Safe Harbor so Melinda, our Herd Health Manager, set up a plan toā¦
Training Update: Asha
Dear Asha has come home to Safe Harbor and started her preparation for saddling. She is pretty troubled about things like the flag so I am working on getting her relaxed and hooked on to me. It takes her some time each workout to find peace with me and not overactingā¦
Video & Training Update: Kat
Kat has made a wonderful transformation since her return back to Safe Harbor earlier this year. She was pretty skinny when she came back so the first thing was to get her healthy. Melinda, our Herd Health Manager, set up a refeeding plan to increase her calories. Weā¦
Pasture Time for Millie
Millie has spent a great deal of her life in the company of her sire, Boss Hoss. Terryās been helping her adjust to an independent life without her parent nearby. These videos are from Day 1 and Day 2 of Millieās transition to a new life as an individual, learning toā¦
Millie Week 4
