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¦
Kai Update
Kai is doing wonderful for both his riding work and behavior. He is getting to spend a few nights a week in the arena for turnout which has been great for his energy level and training rides. We are working right now to clear up some thrush in his front feet. Wetā¦
Video: Nala in hand and under saddle
Karma Liberty Work video
Karma and Terry have been working together at liberty since Karmaās rescue. If you recall, when she came to SAFE, Karma didnāt want to have much of anything to go with anybody. Working with her at liberty, Terry has established a beautiful bond with Karma and isā¦
Mason: Horsemanship Clinic Report
SAFE Barn Manager Lori M took her favorite guy Mason in the first day of the Joel Conner clinic. Hereās what Lori had to report: On June 22nd, Mason and I participated in the Joel Conner clinic Friday morning groundwork session. Mason was feeling his oats that morningā¦
Teddi: Horsemanship Clinic Report
Volunteer rider Phoebe T participated in the Joel Conner clinic with Teddi. Here are her reflections on the clinic and Teddiās progress: This is my 4th groundwork clinic, I now feel comfortable asking questions and asking for help. I have realized that much like forā¦
Nashville: Horsemanship Clinic Report
Nashville and her volunteer rider Casey A took part in the last Joel Conner clinic. Hereās what Casey had to say about the progress that Nashville is making: Nashville did very well during the riding portion of the Joel Conner clinic. At the last clinic, she was veryā¦
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¦
