SAFE Values Statement
SAFE is currently going through an exciting period of development and growth, and as a result, weāve had the opportunity to take a closer look at who we are and why we choose to do the things that we do. Having defined these values for ourselves, it seemed to makeā¦
Owen Training Update
Owenās work under saddle with trainer Matt Olson is proceeding right on scheduleā¦our curly boy is now walking, trotting, and cantering with a rider. If youāve been following Owenās story, youāll know that weāve all been a bit surprised at how well heās done in hisā¦
November Volunteer of the Month: Karen Wegehenkel
The SAFE horses are all beautiful in their own way, and no one has done more to convey and share that beauty than equine photographer Karen Wegehenkel. Karenās photographs are so beautiful, in fact, that it might surprise you to learn that this professional equineā¦
Things Weāre Thankful For
Itās the time of year when we like to look upon our blessings and be thankful, and the SAFE family has so much to be thankful for. Many of our blessings walk on four feet, and some are bigger than others, but none are bigger than Strider, who gives us 18 hands ofā¦
Rocky Update
An update on Rocky, our champion fighter! After intake, Rocky was transported immediately to Cedarbrook Veterinary to begin his rehabilitation. Hoof care specialist Daphne Jones (The Bare Horse) was called in to begin the process of addressing his severely neglectedā¦
Emmy training update
We sent Emmy into training with Larry Plagerman two weeks ago, and got a great update. Sheās been going WTC under saddle for a week now. The only issue sheās had is picking up the left lead. She is very right canter dominant and just needs to learn to function on theā¦
Luckyās Low Bulk Diet
The past few months have included some health challenges for our dear friend Lucky. He had a mild colic episode, requiring the vet to come out and administer Banamine and fluids. He responded well, but about a week later he had another colic episode. When the thirdā¦
Sapphire in training!
Itās Stormy in the Sunshine
Stormy took advantage of our nice weather this week by requesting a spa day. She must know that bath time is followed by grazing on fresh grass while fur is drying.
Asha and Tabitha out on the Grass
Two approaches to finally being back out on the grass again: 1) Asha: commence eating and donāt let anyone distract you. 2) Tabitha: run circles around your friend because it feels so good to be outside!
Introducing Sage and Pyrrha
Sage and Pyrrha were seized by Animal Control due to neglect and lack of care. The two mares had essentially been abandoned in a field and left to fend for themselves for quite some time. They were both in poor weight with massive amounts of dirty, matted fur all overā¦
Ru: Joel Conner Clinic Report
I got to work with Ru for the groundwork and riding portions of last weekendās Joel Conner clinic. The changes I saw in him over the two days that we participated had me smiling from ear to ear! I was so proud of this sweet boyās ātry.ā The first morning was a littleā¦
Photos Update: Sienna
Orion Roundpen Video
