Good News about Phoenix!
We are excited as to how well Phoenixās recovery has progressed! We are now riding him daily for about 45 mins of walk and trot work along straight lines, and he has remained sound through it all! Our next steps include introducing turnout in a small pasture; trottingā¦
Video: Lucky Under Saddle
Lucky is going beautifully under saddle! He has strengthened over his top line and built up a good amount of muscle over his back. He is holding a nice self carriage and has an easy walk, trot, and canter. Lucky is ready to show First Level dressage this year and andā¦
New shoes for Cameo
We have been working with farrier Jake Cowden to help Cameoās club foot by adding shoes. Weāve been making very slow and subtle changes to her hooves, but already we are seeing signs of improvement. She is striding better in the front with lots more toe flip insteadā¦
Finn, Making Progress
I have been riding Finn for about a month now. He is a gentleman for tacking up, he stands for mounting and dismounting, walks off and halts when asked and yields his hindquarters and shoulders from both the leg or guiding reins. He is comfortable at the walk but hasā¦
Ben has a sweet spotā¦
ā¦and Steph knows right where it is! This is a happy horse. Ben is steadily gaining weight and winning the hearts of our volunteers! He is a sweet boy and very smart and willing to work. We are just lightly working him at liberty and adding a little bit ofā¦
January Volunteer of the Month: Lisa Garr!
Congratulations to our first Volunteer of the Month for 2015ā¦Lisa Garr!! Lisa began volunteering in February of last year, starting with a weekly chore shift and then promptly added a second shift. It wasnāt too long before Terry saw what an asset Lisa could be forā¦
A rough month for Lolaā¦
Lola has had a difficult month. She was becoming sour to work at the trot and canter about 4 weeks ago and we starting to question the saddle fit, other things that might be causing her discomfort and possible behavioral issues. She had been going so well this changeā¦
Bridgit training update from Kim Lacy
From trainer Kim Lacy: āBridgit is doing well. Sheās very sensible, she just has a lot of energy. Now that we are doing more āworkā she is better focused. The biggest issue with her right now is she is pretty weak in her hind end and over her back and she does getā¦
Stella: Horsemanship Clinic Report
Stella and Casey took part in the June Joel Conner Clinic and had this to report about their experience: I worked Stella during the groundwork sessions the first two days of the Joel Conner clinic. I had noticed that Stella was very troubled about changing eyes, theā¦
SAFE Alumni Update: Opal
Opal (now known as Bella) enjoyed a trip to the ocean with a friend! For updates on many of your favorite adopted SAFE horses, visit our SAFE Alumni Facebook group! Itās where SAFE adopters can post updates, photos, and videos of their SAFE horses, to shareā¦
Ru: Horsemanship Clinic Report
Ruach was able to participate in this monthās Joel Conner clinic, thanks to volunteer Scott B, who worked with him all three days in both groundwork and riding. Here are Scottās reflections on the clinic: The clinic with Joel was really an amazing experience for me. Iā¦
Duchessā Next Chapter of Hope
Here at SAFE we have a lot to say about our horses, a lot of stories to share. But in the case of Duchess, whose re-adoption became final in June 2018, a new voice has taken up her story, and itās only fitting that we share that with our wonderful supporters soā¦
Lacey: Horsemanship Clinic Report
Lacey and Erika participated in the June Joel Conner clinic at SAFE. Hereās what Erika had to say about the experience: This was my second clinic working with Lacey, and this time we went back to basics. We spent a lot of time working on moving her front-quarters,ā¦
SAFE Alumni Update: Nora
Nora, now known as Mercy, in her new home: For updates on many of your favorite adopted SAFE horses, visit our SAFE Alumni Facebook group! Itās where SAFE adopters can post updates, photos, and videos of their SAFE horses, to share their progress with the SAFEā¦
