Portland’s Recovery
Thank you to Kyle Putnam, Portland’s fairy godmother, who made this video:
Return of the Golden Child
Phoenix has returned to our herd at SAFE Harbor Stables. He is healthy, happy, and looking terrific. Why is Phoenix back at SAFE? As you may remember, he was adopted back in 2008, about seven months after he was rescued. We kept in contact with his adopter, did follow…
October Volunteer of the Month: Anne-Marie Rousseau!
Our October Volunteer of the Month is the amazing Anne-Marie Rousseau! Ann-Marie volunteers weekly with SAFE as part of the Night Check program. She stops by in the late evening to count noses and verify that everyone is in good shape. She does a fantastic job tucking…
Chance is adopted!!
We are absolutely delighted to announce that one of our very favorite horses (Chance!) has been adopted by one of our very favorite volunteers! Tracy Green has been volunteering alongside Chance since he arrived at SAFE Harbor Stables and wouldn’t you know, she fell…
Atticus and Scout
If you’ve been following local news, you may already know that SAFE is involved in an animal cruelty case involving two horses in the City of Snohomish. The horses first came to the attention of Snohomish police after neighbors reported seeing an emaciated horse on a…
SAFE receives Education Grant from the ASPCA
We are very excited to announce that SAFE has been awarded a grant through the ASPCA Equine Fundraising Education Program. This $500 grant includes a one year membership in the Association of Fundraising Professional for SAFE’s Executive Director Bonnie Hammond, and…
Seeing Triple?
SEEING TRIPLE? Nora, Sapphire, and new intake Sasha make a nice matching set in the field at SAFE Harbor. One more grey mare and we’ll have to change our name from SAFE to SAGE (Save a Grey Equine?)
Update on April from Equamore
We got this wonderful update on April from our friends at Equamore. It’s absolutely thrilling to hear (and see!) that she is doing so well! Here is a picture of April with Sara, another liver chestnut mare, and other mares in the mare field this morning. It has been…
Jewel’s Western Dressage Test
Jewel Western Dressage test Hollywood Hills Saddle Club Ride and Review:
Cameo’s Horse Show Debut
What a superstar Cameo was for her first show! She looked great and continues to amaze us this year. Lindsay is doing great with her training and not only got Cameo comfortable with the trailer but also has taken her on a few trail rides! Cameo is ready to meet…
Show Update: Cameo & Jewel
This past weekend Cameo and Jewel went to their first show of the season at the ride and review at Hollywood Hills Saddle Club. It was Cameo’s first show and she did amazing! Her volunteer rider Lindsay has been working on her trailer skills and our little frightened…
May Volunteer of the Month: Michelle Stokke
For tirelessly volunteering on multiple chore shifts at the barn and for the many unsolicited hours she contributes, SAFE has chosen Seattle native Michelle Stokke as May’s Volunteer of the Month. Michelle’s lifelong love of horses started with a pony ride at…
Their 80th Ride
Cory, who adopted Mesquite, sent us this photo of their 80th ride together!
Everybody Loves Ruger
We’ve had a lot of people reach out to us over the last few days about Ruger, who many of know as Parnelli. At the moment, Ruger is not available for adoption. He’s only been with us for few weeks, and he is still recovering from the neglect he suffered. When Ruger is…
