Einsteinās Glue On Shoes
Einstein is being restarted as a riding horse at Safe Harbor. So far heās been very good but weāre taking things slowly because he still needs to gain a bit more weight and muscle. We also had to take some steps to help him be more comfortable on his feet, startingā¦
Ruby: Home at last!
There are moments that make our hearts overflowā¦and announcing the adoption of a SAFE horse is definitely one of those moments! We are delighted to tell you that our sweet Ruby found her forever home! Just one year from the anniversary of her rescue and intake, Rubyā¦
Two New Intakes at SAFE
Taking possession of new horses is one of the most challenging parts of our job. Usually, even when a horse has been neglected, itās had some degree of handing. And loading an unfamiliar horse into a trailer can be a challenge, but with patient efforts, we usually getā¦
Training Update: Cameo
Cameo has officially grown up!! She went on her first real trail ride and did very well! She had a few jumps here and there but overall it was manageable and she came home a bit more mature then when she left. Couldnāt be more pleased with how grown up she is actingā¦
Hollywood Hills Schooling Show ā May 2, 2015
Nala, Misty, and Karma competed at the Hollywood Hills English/Western Schooling show this weekend, and all three girls were amazing! Nala won the English Walk/Trot Reserve High Point for our age division at her very first show!! She earned that award with a firstā¦
Farrier/Foster Update: Finn
Finn has really been giving us fits trying to figure out how to keep his hooves comfortable! Our amazing farrier Jake Cowden recently decided to take Finn on as a foster horse, moving him to his home to be able to closely monitor him and make more frequent and subtleā¦
Einstein and Ivy at play!
Sometimes goofy horses just need time to be goofy. But look at how deftly Ivy moves Einstein around the arena.ā¦almost as if he wereā¦a cow? Does Ivy have a secret past as a cutting horse?
Emerald Downs āWhere Are They Now?ā ā Kai
August Volunteer of the Month: Samantha McMaster
Arlington resident and high school student Samantha (Sam) McMaster has been named as Save a Forgotten Equineās August Volunteer of the Month. Sam was selected for this honor because this summer, sheās been volunteering almost every day at our farm. Sheās doneā¦
Seven Hours with Mason
The following is an article written by Elsa Sinclair, the San Juan Island native who pioneered Freedom Based Trainingā¢ in her movie Taming Wild. Elsa visited Safe Harbor last week to spend some time with Mason. Elsa has been working with several horses toā¦
Raven Gets to Eat Grass!
To our delight, Raven is getting ever closer to being a ānormalā horse. We have been getting her out on fresh grass little by little to see how her digestive system handles it, and sheās doing well on it. Sheās off all medication and now the only additive we give herā¦
Pippiās First Day Outdoors
Pippi and Asha ventured outside for the first time today. Pippi seemed to love this new adventure, running circles around her mom and exploring the pasture. Sheās such a little cutie pie, and so full of life! Photos by Jessica Farren
First Photos of Pippi
photos by Jessica Farren Photography
Asha is getting close!
Last night we were 67.2% sure that Asha would have her foal. Turns out she did not, but now we are 92% sure that tonight is the night! Hereās what Foal Watch 2018 looks like at Safe Harbor Stables, as we prepare for our first foal in TEN YEARS (clickā¦
