Coco
2021 pinto Pony filly
Type of Rescue: Born at SAFE from a Animal Control seized pregnant mare
Birth Date: 4/21/2021
Adoption Date: 3/18/2022
Length of Time with SAFE: 11 months
ADOPTED!! by Marti and John
Coco’s dam Sundae arrived at SAFE in January 2021. Sundae, along with six other ponies, was seized by Animal Control after another horse died due to neglect. Two of the horses were stallions, so we were concerned that there may have been some unplanned breeding prior to rescue. It turns out we were right to be worried. After a few months in our care, we noticed that Sundae was getting quite round, and our vets soon confirmed that she was pregnant! Sundae was 25 years old, so we were concerned about a pregnancy with her advanced age. But on April 21st at 10:37PM, Coco was born, quickly and easily, and soon after our worries melted away.
Coco was a delight from the moment she arrived into the world. She spent the first six months of her life at the side of her dam, and then, once she was weaned, she made the acquaintance of another little horse at SAFE named Minnie. The two fillies were turned out with Teddy, a lovely mare with a reputation at SAFE as the very best Auntie, having helped raise Nova, Rae, and Pippi. The three ladies lived together in peace and harmony, and to our complete delight, they ended up being ad0pted together to a family with a gorgeous farm on the Kitsap peninsula.
Alumni Update: Coco, Minnie and Teddi
Coco, Minnie, and Teddi are happy as can be out on the beautiful Key Peninsula. They have graduated to shared/open shelter (so they each have individual stalls, but the doors are left open so they can all meander in and out together), as they get on wonderfully as a…
Alumni Update: Teddi, Coco and Minnie
Pure cuteness of “Aunt” Teddi, Coco and Minnie! Such a wonderful success story! “All is well in Lakebay!! The weather is warming up and I imagine that feels good for them after all the rain!! They sure love being out in the pasture on the weekends!! The Littles are…
Three’s Company Forever
Teddi, Minnie and Coco are adopted together! When the volunteers and staff heard the murmurings of a possibility that Auntie Teddi and her two littles might get adopted together, smiles and glee spread through the barn. The three friends have been adopted together to…
Training Update: Groundwork with Coco
Check out this video of Coco doing some groundwork. She works on leading on a float through three gaits (walk, trot, lope), transitioning through those gaits smoothly, and staying straight on her united circle. She also works on being touched by the rope and the flag,…
Coco’s First Snow!
As most of you remember, we had quite a bit of snow over the holidays. Being that Coco is new to life and born in April, it was the first time this little lady experienced the magic of a winter wonderland. Luckily our Barn Staff captured the moment to share with all…
Coco is Weaned
Coco blew out the candles on her 6 month cake at the end of last month, ushering in a new era of her young adulthood. Coco: the baby, is still visible — those high-pitched whinnies and acrobatic feats that come especially easy to young things remain front and center…
Coco is Six Months Old!
Can you believe Coco is already 6 months old? It seems like it was just yesterday when we found out our little 25 year old mare, Sundae, wasn’t just a little round, she was pregnant! That little squirt, Coco has been an independent lady from day one, kicking up her…
Coco’s First Hoof Trim (Photos)
Coco’s First Hoof Trim
Coco had her first farrier visit today, and as you’ll see from the photos below, she was a perfect angel. Her mom, Sundae, was very proud of her!
Two Months Old!
And she is such a big girl now! Coco spends all day outside in the pasture with her mama, and she is not at all afraid to take off by herself, running as fast as her legs can carry her! She’s brave and independent, but Sundae is always nearby when she needs…
