Charmeon Update — Feb 21, 2011
This beautiful video was sent to us from the trainer who has been working with Char. She has had about 5 rides so far (in both western and english tack) and seems to be doing an excellent job with her! I love the music…“beautiful, beautiful”, is certainly what I…
Lexi — Adopted!
Today, Lexi went off on her next adventure in life! Congratulations to Cindy G. of Lynnwood, WA! We were sad, but also so happy, to see her finally find her forever home. Cindy is SO happy to bring Lexi home! Lexi has a long history as a SAFE…
SAFE Journal — Feb 20, 2011
Today was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the air was crisp and clean, and horses were enjoying the weather as well. Today, Lexi went off on her next adventure in life! We were sad to say goodbye, but so happy to see her finally find her forever home. Cindy…
Zan Update — Feb 20, 2011
Sara had a lesson on Zanadu today that went really well. They are using trot poles to help with canter departs and it seems to help her a lot. No more kicking out in the departs and she is picking up the correct lead right when asked, not rushing into the canter like…
Baxter — Feb 19, 2011
Baxter on a beautiful winter day, with the Cascade Mountains behind him.
Nadia Update — Feb 19, 2011
Nadia has gone into training! Our trainer picked her up from the foster home on Thursday night. She reports that Nadia looks great and that Judy, her foster mom, did a great job getting weight on her. She worked with her a little bit yesterday, Nadia was very…
Lexi Update — Feb 19, 2011
I am thrilled to announce that Lexi’s adoption has been approved! She will be leaving for her new home this weekend! Congratulations to Cindy G. of Brier, WA on her adoption of Lexi!!
Tia Update — Feb 19, 2011
Tia is doing ok.…she continues to be happiest in her stall and gets nervous outside of her stall. Dr. Hannah did a brief dental exam on her and most of her teeth are at the gumline so there isn’t much to be done, a few corners that could be rounded and she thinks…
Mesquite makes a new friend!
Volunteer rider Claire got to spend some time with Mesquite this past week. He is learning to trust new people and let go of his past. Claire is very quiet and patient with him. You can see from the photos what a handsome fellow he is becoming. We continue to increase…
SAFE’s clinic with Joel Conner and Colt starting demonstrations
It was a pleasure this past weekend to have Joel Conner visit the SAFE horses and teach our volunteers. We began each morning, with a colt starting demonstration where Joel worked with Hickory, Mesquite and Ben. Joel is an expert when it comes to working with…
Rehab plan for Karma
Early last month, our sweet Karma came up lame on the left front leg. She was diagnosed with a check ligament lesion and a cyst in her splint bone. The bone cyst carried a prognosis of lifelong lameness if left untreated. Due to her young age and promising future as a…
Introducing SAFE’s Operations Team!
At the beginning of 2015, SAFE embarked on a new chapter within our organization with the separation of the Governing Board of Directors and the creation of our Operations Team. Over the last 8 months, the Operations Team has been growing and developing. Some…
Foster Update: Finn
We have found a fantastic foster home for Finn. He is alone for the moment but has an entire herd of horses across the street to keep him company until his foster person finds a horse of her own. Finn’s hooves seem to be feeling better on the soft hogsfuel footing at…
Foster Update — Rocky
Many thanks to Rocky’s foster family for continuing to take such fantastic care of Rocky. Here is their latest update: Rocky continues to do well. Dr. Colton “peeked” at him for me to make sure his weight was okay. He said it looked pretty good for his breed and his…
