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Show time

My mom is working very hard on the SAFE Horse Show, but she is very happy because there are lots of horses who are coming to the show, and that means lots of dollars for the SAFE Horses and that is good. Mom is very busy but she still has time to come out to the barn…

SAFE honored with a grant from the PRAHA

SAFE is the very proud recipient of a grant from the Pacific Rim Arabian Horse Association. Members of the PRAHA voted to donate $1,000 to SAFE to support our work with horses in need. We are honored to be awarded this grant. The Pacific Rim Arabian Horse Association…

Organizational changes at SAFE

Allison Sheka, a long time SAFE volunteer and most recently our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator has decided to take a well-earned break from the demands of her position.  Stepping in to take over as Volunteer Coordinator on a trial basis is SAFE Advisory Board member…

I keep my promise

I made a promise and that was that when 50 people sign up for my mom’s party I would show you my picture. There are 48 people signed up for the party and horses always round up so that makes 50. This is the picture that I painted that is going to be in the auction at…

A show horse

Mom came out a little while ago and put my face harness on. Then her phone rang and so she needed me to stand patiently and wait until she was done with her phone call. See how I did?———–> Mom said we have to practice. I never practice, but she seemed to think…

I am not sure about any of this.

Lots of days this happens: Mom gives grain to Jay and Chance, but when I look into my bowl, it’s empty! Then I have to stare at Mom to remind her that I didn’t get any grain. She says, Sorry Honeycutt, because I am too fat for grain eating every day. If I try to taste…

Bubbles — Adopted!

Congratulations to Mary J. of Lake Forest Park, WA on her adoption of Bubbles! To read Bubbles entire history at SAFE, click here.

Behind the Scenes Photos from Anakin’s News Story

KOMO-TV reporter Steve McCarron and cameraperson Robin visited Anakin at Cedarbrook Vet Care today to film for the story that appeared on the evening news. Here are some behind the scenes photos of the shoot! click to enlarge and view as slideshow [gallery link=ā€œfileā€ā€¦

Unforgettable Anakin, Part 1

For us, Anakin’s story began early Monday morning, with an email asking for our help. It was from a woman in Winlock WA who wanted to know if SAFE had room to take in an emaciated Thoroughbred gelding. He had been rescued a few days earlier by her young boarder, and…

The Older Horse — a commentary by SAFE President Kyle Putnam

ā€œOld horses have a place in this world and it deeply saddens me that people can’t give them the retirements they deserve.ā€  My Operations Director, Terry Phelps, wrote this in response to assistance we were working to provide through our Community Outreach services.…

November Volunteer of the Month: Tiffany Lindan!

Congratulations and thank you to our November volunteer of the Month, Tiffany! Tiffany has been volunteering with SAFE for almost 2 years. She started as a special events volunteer but quickly became much much more. Tiffany has been directly involved in coordinating…

Khianna: Training Update

Volunteer Rider Erika fills us in on her work with Khianna this past month: ā€œRecently, I started working with Khianna, a sweet, beautiful mare. Though she is a bit wary of new things, and still thinks the flag might eat her, our time working together has helped her…

Finn Gets a Photo Shoot

This fall Finn got a visit from one of his favorite volunteer friends Jessica. She took some beautiful photos of him and his foster mom Carrie. What a pretty boy he is! Thank you Jessica for visiting him and taking these pretty photos! You can see how much Carrie…

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