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Alumni Update: Pearl

Alumni Update: Pearl

Pearl is a happy and healthy gal. She and her adopters, Diana and Adam, go for walks, do obstacles, groom and just like to hang out together. Pearl loves all the horses in her heard at the stables she lives at.

Haltering Progress with Mahina

Haltering Progress with Mahina

On her long legs, with a long neck upon which perches a delicate inquisitive head, Mahina in some lights resembles an exotic bird more than an equine. And much like a bird, Mahina arrived at SAFE quite flighty, and with a reluctance to being caught. She was curious…

Theo’s Jolly Good Time

Theo’s Jolly Good Time

Theo is by far the most playful guy on the property right now, the perfect storm of a growing, goofy gelding. When he’s not napping (which is frequently) he is trying to engage one of his herdmates in a bit of roughhousing or a game of chase. Otherwise, he is finding…

Alumni Update: Flynn

Alumni Update: Flynn

Adopter Kirsten shared an update on Flynn: A few pictures of Flynn. We recently had a “Painting with the Ponies” event at the barn and he was a popular pony. I think Flynn was very impressed. .

Upcoming WASART Presentation

Upcoming WASART Presentation

Saturday, September 7th from 12–3 at SAFE Harbor Stables As part of our educational opportunities for volunteers, we are excited to host The Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) at SAFE next month for an afternoon of learning how they help animals in need.…

Alumni Update: Freya

Alumni Update: Freya

Freya is enjoying her retirement and living out her days as a companion to herd mate Mocha. Manuela loves Freya very much.

Brandy’s Manure Mystery

Brandy’s Manure Mystery

Trying to troubleshoot a horse’s gut, when it’s in disarray, can feel sometimes like assembling a puzzle acquired from Goodwill. With missing pieces and dog-eared corners, trying to figure out how to put it all together can be daunting.   Recently, seemingly out…

Alumni Update: Doolin (Finn)

Alumni Update: Doolin (Finn)

Finn, formerly known as Doolin, lives with three full size horses, one being Inula, a SAFE foster. They are all healthy and happy and get along well together. Shannon enjoys working Finn in the round pen regularly and sometimes ponies him along when she rides the…

Open House and Tack Sale
Sept 27 from 12–3pm
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Bingo at the Barn
Oct 11 from 1–4 pm
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October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Edward

October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Edward

Kaya M has been riding Edward for the last year, and has the following reflection regarding their last clinic together of 2024: “Edward had a wonderful last clinic of the year! He really showed how much he’s learned and was starting to “play with the big dogs” working…

Alumni Update: Rae

Alumni Update: Rae

Christina provided a couple of new photos of Rae. She wrote: Hard to pic a favorite… but I can always share more later.  Looking back at photos from the March 2024 to August 2024 clinics at SAFE it’s no wonder some folks had to ask if it was really Rae! She’s…

Esme’s Clinic Adventures: A Summer of Growth

Esme’s Clinic Adventures: A Summer of Growth

This little pony has so much heart! Summer has been eventful for Esme, filled with new experiences and learning opportunities. She earned her position as my riding partner at both the Spanaway and Ellensburg Buck Brannaman clinics, and she rose to each challenge…

Alumni Update: Nyx

Alumni Update: Nyx

Lindsay shared this update and photos from September. Had an amazing weekend at Quinn Meadows in central Oregon with Nyx. He’s just the best trail buddy I could have ever dreamed of…still some work to do with mountain bikers, but we can’t be perfect at everything.…

October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Winter

October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Winter

Paige N has been spending some time working with Winter, and has the following to say about their time spent together over the last two Joel Conner clinics: “Over the past two Joel Conner Clinics Winter has made phenomenal progress both mentally and physically. …

Week in Review: November 10 — 16

Week in Review: November 10 — 16

Another week has passed at SAFE, and with it we are already halfway through November! The weather is changing (re: darker, colder) but as always, the varied personalities of the horses and the busy, busy days around the barn keep us warm. Check out what we got up to…

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