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Alumni Update: Declan

Alumni Update: Declan

Declan is doing great at the top of a “mountain” in Granite Falls. It is about 1100 feet elevation, cold and beautiful. He is hanging out with Sue’s (his adopter) other horse Cal and having a great time. Lovely 20 plus acre farm with plenty of action going on and…

Jacob In His Own Words

Jacob In His Own Words

If Jacob were a human, we think his self-introduction might go something like this: “What’s up, my name’s Jacob, and I put the ‘nut’ in ‘chestnut.’ Ha-ha-ha, just kidding. I actually like to describe myself as a pretty chill dude. My fave hobbies include hanging out…

Alumni Update: Montana

Alumni Update: Montana

Montana’s adopter, Alycia, shared this update. I wanted to reach out with a Montana pic and update. I captured this photo as he ran up the pasture after his new bestie, Mikey. Montana has settled well into his routine here and is building warm relationships and…

Ginni’s Favorite: Artie

Ginni’s Favorite: Artie

Artie has been one of Ginni’s favorites for years, and here she talks about some of the reasons why.

Inula’s Sunny Days

Inula’s Sunny Days

When you’re Inula, your main responsibilities in life are munching hay and grazing on the occasional blade of grass, imitating the horses at the Spanish Riding School and leaping with all four of your legs off the ground at once, and providing moral support to your…

Combating Brandy’s Thrush

Combating Brandy’s Thrush

As Carrie S says in this video, Brandy is a ‘yes’ girl. But that yes also translates to thrush, something Brandy is prone to especially in the wet winter months. Luckily, our friends over at Red Horse Products make some amazing thrush busting items that really help us…

Ranger’s Saddling at SAFE

Ranger’s Saddling at SAFE

If we were the betting types, we likely would have put money on the idea that Ranger had been saddled before. A gentle, older horse who doesn’t balk much at the flag touching him or get squirmy in the cinch area tells a story, wordless as it is. Yet even still, we dot…

Alumni Update: Champagne

Alumni Update: Champagne

Champagne is a companion for a retired TB mare whom he shares a paddock with during the day. He is very happy with his mare and loves being by her side.

A Day in the Life with Zuri

A Day in the Life with Zuri

7:45 AM — Rise and shine! I greet the day, and my neighbor Veronica. The weather has changed towards the drier, but sleeping outside is not my cup of sweet water — I much prefer to luxuriate in a plush stall. So you’ll find me inside in the mornings, waiting patiently…

A Lifetime of Safety Means Being There for Our Alumni—Always

A Lifetime of Safety Means Being There for Our Alumni—Always

Miss Pepper recently returned to SAFE after a routine alumni check revealed she was no longer being ridden regularly. She was living in a paddock with two other mares, receiving good care, consistent feeding, and companionship from both horses and humans. Overall, she…

Alumni Update: Kelly

Alumni Update: Kelly

We recently received an update on Kelly from Dr. Heather and Laura: Kelly came to Steven’s animal sanctuary in 2023, when she needed a retirement home. She was a SAFE favorite for her gentle spirit, but she was older and struggled with lameness and some hoof and skin…

May Joel Conner Clinic Report: Deja Vu

May Joel Conner Clinic Report: Deja Vu

Meghan N worked alongside Deja Vu in the May Joel Conner groundwork Clinic, and has the following to say about her experience: “Over the past three days, Deja and I had the opportunity to learn and grow together during the Joel Conner Clinic. This mare is incredibly…

Is Alvaro the Next Lionel Messi?

Is Alvaro the Next Lionel Messi?

Alvaro has been brushing up on his soccer skills since he learned the World Cup is coming to Seattle next year.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQujeYRByuE&feature=youtu.be

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