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Phoenix in Rehab: Happy Update!

We had Dr. Krauter out last week to check on his progress with his front left suspensory rehab. She flexed him and he trotted clean!! His rehab has been progressing over the past 3 months, and he’s up to 10 minutes of trot per session. With this ā€œall-clearā€ flexing,…

Skye under saddle

And picking up her lovely feet to go over poles — at speed. Good girl, Skye! 

Ginger Update!

Look, it’s Ginger!! Her adopter Monica N shared this cute photo on Facebook, saying ā€œSince you all haven’t seen her in a bit, here is Miss Ginger after her first body clip!  I fall more head over heels for her everyday! Thank you!!!ā€ Thank YOU Monica, we are so happy…

A visit with Sapphire

SAFE Volunteer Manager Heather shared these photos of Sapphire on the SAFE Tumblr page. I asked her to fill us in on how our girl is faring at her foster home. ā€œI take lesson there on Saturdays,ā€ Heather explained, ā€œand I get to spend time with Sapphire. She spent the…

Trotting with Owen

One week under saddle and Owen is making astounding progress with trainer Matt Olson. Check out this video, taken at the end of Owen’s lesson last Thursday. Did you notice how willingly Owen walked over the ā€œbridgeā€ from the trails course? How about that reinback? All…

October Training Report

Phoenix had a hard month concentrating under saddle. He continues to look sound on the front but does come out of his stall pretty stiff both in the front and hind. He had quite a few naughty days this month mostly due to work, noise, and activity at the barn that…

Asha and Tabitha out on the Grass

Asha and Tabitha out on the Grass

Two approaches to finally being back out on the grass again: 1) Asha: commence eating and don’t let anyone distract you. 2) Tabitha: run circles around your friend because it feels so good to be outside!

Introducing Sage and Pyrrha

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 over…

Ru: Joel Conner Clinic Report

Ru: Joel Conner Clinic Report

I got to work with Ru for the groundwork and riding portions of last weekend’s 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 boy’s ā€œtry.ā€ The first morning was a little…

Meet Bowie!

Meet Bowie!

This handsome hunk arrived at Safe Harbor Stables after several weeks in Animal Control custody and a few more weeks at Cedarbrook Vet Hospital. Bowie, a 20 year old Halfinger stallion, was seized from his owner along with 5 other horses now residing at SAFE. He…

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