Tulip

2001 Arabian Mare

Suitability:  Companion

Color: Chestnut
Markings: star, fetlock (RF), sock (LH)
Height: 14.2 hh
Weight: 730 lbs
Adoption Fee: $300

Tulip was seized by Pierce County Animal Control after a Good Samaritan called about the poor condition of her and fellow seizure, Trinket, and several dogs on the property. Both of the horses as well as nine dogs were taken.

Tulip was in poor condition on seizure with a BCS of 2, in need of groceries and overdue for all basic care. She is a sweet mare who is easy to be around, and who loves a good grooming session.

 

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Clarissa and Tulip off to Foster

Clarissa and Tulip off to Foster

by | Feb 28, 2025 | ,

Two of our (TWELVE!) chestnut mares have gone off to foster with our dear friend Manuela, adopter of alumna Freya. Clarissa and Tulip headed to Manuela’s place this past weekend to live alongside Freya and Manuela’s other mare, Mocha. The two of them loaded right up, trailered right out, and settled right in to their new digs. Manuela — er, Tulip, rather — provided us with the following update:

“So, we (that is, mostly Clarissa since she isn’t here to say otherwise) broke the hinge of the gate between us. Ms. Manuela didn’t look very happy but didn’t say anything. Good! While she was fixing it, Clarissa and I (really Clarissa) decided to sneak past and switch paddocks. Oh what fun this was. Ms. Manuela ran after me and I showed her how beautifully an Arabian can prance. I even gave her a mud shower. She decided to go after Clarissa but that made no difference to Clarissa because she was busy eating my hay and wasn’t moving. So I ate hers. Gate is fixed. I have the view to the back now. I only wish Ms. Manuela would run after me again. It was really funny
Well, we eat, we poop, we rearrange gates… we’re happy!”

Adopting a Companion Horse from SAFE

Adopting a Companion Horse from SAFE

by | Feb 24, 2025 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

If you look at the current population of horses at SAFE right now, eleven of them are what we call “companions” — older horses that can’t really be ridden anymore…but still need a safe, permanent home. Any of these horses would tell you that caring for a companion will enrich your life in ways you’ve never even thought of! Adopting a senior pet is the ultimate act of love; a clear example of something you do mostly for their sake. In the case of the older SAFE horses, these mares and geldings have survived neglect or abuse, and now they deserve permanent homes where they will be well fed, well cared for, and well loved.
One factor that sometimes holds people back from adopting a senior horse is the cost associated with their care, especially when it comes to the end of their lives. Euthanasia and removal can cost upwards of $1,000 in western Washington, which is a lot to take on. So SAFE would like to offer potential senior horse adopters some assistance with these costs.
If you adopt a companion horse from SAFE, we will sign a contract ensuring you that when the time comes to say goodbye, we will cover the costs of what needs to be done. Your lucky horse will come to you fully rehabilitated and up to date on all routine vet care, with an established feeding plan and an honest behavioral assessment. All we ask in return is that you carry on their good care, and let them know every day that they are home.
Offering this assistance is completely worth it to us, because it means that more of our beloved seniors will be able to enjoy a real home with a person or family that welcomes and values them. And crucially, by adopting one of our senior horses, you will have opened up space at SAFE for another horse to be rescued, a horse who desperately needs our help. We operate under a cap, which means we have to turn horses away when we don’t have space. So adopting a senior horse from us could literally save another horse’s life.
This program is not designed to make horse ownership affordable to anyone who can’t honestly afford it. The adoption will be approved or denied using the same requirements and standards as any horse we adopt out. As an adopter, you will legally own the horse, so you’ll be responsible for the cost of feed, shelter, farrier care, and vet care, for as long as their quality of life remains high.
When the end approaches, you will have our full support: logistical, financial, and even emotional. In the last 20 years, we’ve helped so many horses pass on, so we are well qualified to help you know what signs to watch for, how to make that difficult decision, and how to carry it through with dignity and love.
Adoptable senior horses on the SAFE website that are included in this program will be designated as such. Adopters are not obligated to make use of the monetary help, but we hope that knowing it’s there will make it easier to say yes to a sweet and wonderful senior horse that needs you.
Four New Faces

Four New Faces

by | Feb 4, 2025 | , , ,

Last week, we welcomed four new members into our herd. All four come to us from Pierce County Animal Control, two pair out from two separate seizures.

The first twosome were originally part of a trio, but sadly the third horse on the property had to be humanely euthanized due to the severity of its condition. A necropsy following the euthanasia revealed no fat on the horse. Clarissa, an older (~30) chestnut mare, was not far behind, with a BCS of 1.5 on intake. Brownie (~12), a paint gelding, was in a touch better shape, but both horses were overdue for basic care. This pair has proven to be quite sweet, willing to be caught, brushed, and handled.

Clarissa on AC Intake

The second pair was seized after a Good Samaritan called Animal Control after driving by a property and seeing two horses in poor shape, as well as dogs in similar condition. PCAC ended up seizing the two horses, as well as 9 dogs. The horses are now called Tulip, another older (~24) chestnut mare, and Trinket, a little 3‑year-old cremello mare. Both mares were at BCS of 2 on intake, and in need of more care than just groceries.

Even following some ‘excitement’ to get them here (Trinket and Tulip were very patient through the busted tire ordeal), all four horses arrived safely, and have been settling in very well. We are looking forward to getting to know them better as we help them continue down the road to good health, weight, and happiness.

 

 

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safekeepers

Tulip’s Friends:

1. Maggie G.

2. Laura M.

3. Leslie F.

4. ____________________

5. ____________________

6. ____________________

7. ____________________

8. ____________________

9. ____________________

10._____________________

Every horse deserves at least ten friends! Even a small monthly donation can make a difference. Plus, SAFE horse sponsors receive discounts at local businesses through the SAFEkeepers program!

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