Training Update: Phoenix
Phoenix was introduced to small paddock turnout this month ā he really enjoyed the change of scenery and spending time next to other horses. We are working him up to longer amounts of sustained trot. Currently he is doing 1ā3 laps of trot with a few long sides ofā¦
Dottieās New Foster Adventure
As much as weāve loved having Dottie Belle at Safe Harbor, the relative confinement hasnāt always worked well for her size and temperament, resulting in a string of colic scares. Weāve done all we can via diet and supplements to keep her happy, but really what thisā¦
Unusually warm weather in January? Bath day!
thanks to Jessica F for these photos!
Video: Sapphire Under Saddle Walk Trot
Emmy, photos by Karen Wegehenkel
Letās not forget Oscar!
Oscar, if you recall, was returned to SAFE by his adopter, having regressed a great deal from the horse he was behavior-wise when he was adopted. After his return, we started noticing some lameness in his front right leg. Dr King of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospitalā¦
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¦
Good things come in threes
Like all good horse owners, we keep close eyes on the weight of our horses. Clearly no one wants to see skinny horses, but a horse thatās overweight can face health problems too. Every SAFE horses has its meals tailored to its weight and health, and we makeā¦
Tabitha is a riding horse!
Tabitha just got a status update from āProspectā to āRiding Horseā!! Sheās spent the past couple weeks making that transition, thanks to our good friend, horseman Ben Hannan. Hereās a video that Ben shared with us last week. Weāre really proud of this lovely mare andā¦
More horsemanship for Sage!
Sage has a new friend: SAFE volunteer rider Scott B has started working with her and was kind enough to share his notes after their last session! I worked with Sage on Sunday. These are the issues I noticed with her: ā¢ Sheās very herd bound ā¢ She needs to respect myā¦
Roscoe: Horsemanship Clinic Report
Volunteer rider Lisa G rode Roscoe in last monthās Joel Conner clinic and had this to report: I worked with Roscoe in the riding portion of the recent Joel Connor Clinic, and we made much progress.ā¦. and found many things to continue to work on! Roscoe has alwaysā¦
Sage: Horsemanship Clinic Report
Miss pony mare Sage got to participate in her very first Joel Conner clinic last month, thanks to her friend Lisa! Hereās what Lisa had to report: I had the happy fortune to work with Little Miss Sage in part of the groundwork portion of the recent Joel Connor Clinic.ā¦
Roscoeās 1st Trail Ride!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xākjGwX1Q_w&t=7s
