Alumni Update: Blanche (Joule)
Elissa, Blanche’s (Joule) adopter, provided this recent photo and says they are all doing well, and survived lots of fireworks in the neighborhood on Independence Day weekend this year.
Alumni Update: Emery (Stevie)
We received this update the end of June from Emery’s (now Stevie) adopter, Krystal. Stevie is doing great! She’s running the show, of course. We just had her birthday party to celebrate her turning 23! She’s so good with her meds and is enjoying daily naps, good food…
Alumni Update: Tabitha (Willa)
Tabitha (Willa) is still a horse with more “go” than “whoa” and loves going out on the trail at least once or twice a week. Alyssa has also taken her to a dressage clinic in Spokane which they both enjoyed.
Alumni Update: Brownie
We received this update the end of June from Brownie’s adopter Tom. Brownie is doing great. He is a part of the herd with the four other horses, likes the cows and is easy to ride. He will walk up to anyone that shows up and is friendly with them. Brownie is not…
Alumni Update: Wren (Sage)
Wren (Sage) has her annual veterinary checkup every May. She wears shoes because they provide the traction and protection she needs for riding through the sagebrush hills. Her pasture mate, Goose, is also a mare and belongs to Jake’s fiancée. Twice a week, they…
Alumni Update: Jill
Jill has two gelding pasture buddies she enjoys running around with. Her adopter Anna enjoys doing groundwork with her and riding on trails.
August Volunteer of the Month: Marion Kerviche
Congratulations to our August Volunteer of the Month, Marion Kerviche! Marion began volunteering at SAFE in 2025 and quickly took to our community! Marion brings kindness, willingness, and an ever-present smile everywhere she goes. Her hardworking spirit and welcoming…
Welcome, Junie
Meet Junie, our newest arrival. Junie is a chestnut mare in her early teens, with a kind eye and a gentle disposition. So why does Junie need SAFE? Junie has some hormonal challenges that have contributed to making her a more difficult placement. When her original…
Eda is Adopted!
Eda is sweet. Eda is smart. Eda is adopted! Eda, one of the horses seized alongside over 500 roosters in an animal control seizure early last year (what we refer to as the Valentine Herd), arrived at SAFE having just weaned her foal, despite being a youthful three…
Ranger Rocks!
Good old Ranger really has it all: brains, beauty, and if not brawn exactly, then definitely a youthful spirit and joie de vivre. Ranger runs and plays with the energy of a horse half his age — just ask Vinnie, who at just one and a half can have a hard time keeping…
September Volunteer of the Month: Couren Smith
Congratulations to our September Volunteer of the Month, Couren Smith! At SAFE, our 250+ volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazingly generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating a truly dedicated…
Super Nova
“Quality of life” is a set of standards we use to make decisions about the horses in our care. Some of those standards are pretty clear and easier to navigate. When it comes to things like pain, discomfort, and illness, we know what our horses can and can’t endure. We…
Porsche’s Glow Up
Who’s that shiny, plump-ish girl? Porsche is glowing up and growing out. Visible ribs and concave butts are SO last season. What’s in vogue is good nutrition, a weight gain of about 100lbs, and proper vet and farrier care that have girls like Porsche looking and…
Alumni Update: Oscar
All is going well for Oscar. He is aging gracefully and with ease, enjoying all the love and care Vickie provides. Oscar and his buddy Nic get along well. While Oscar is top dog at 30+ years old, he and Nic do like to play. However, Oscar is never sad to see Nic…
