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Joel Conner Clinic Report: Winter

Joel Conner Clinic Report: Winter

Paige N has been spending some time working with Winter, and has the following to say about their time spent together over the last two Joel Conner clinics: “Over the past two Joel Conner Clinics Winter has made phenomenal progress both mentally and physically. …

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Week in Review: November 10 — 16

Week in Review: November 10 — 16

Another week has passed at SAFE, and with it we are already halfway through November! The weather is changing (re: darker, colder) but as always, the varied personalities of the horses and the busy, busy days around the barn keep us warm. Check out what we got up to…

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Alumni Update: Tasara

Alumni Update: Tasara

Tasara is a very healthy and happy horse. She is very affectionate and loves to turn her back end to you and get scritches. Tasara has a favorite rooster companion and they stay close to each other in and out of the barn. Sherri does not ride anymore but does take…

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A Gentle Start: Cooper’s Path to Trust and Comfort

A Gentle Start: Cooper’s Path to Trust and Comfort

We’re just getting to know Cooper and working to assess his personality as we prepare him for halter training. Upon arrival at SAFE, he showed signs of soreness, and unfortunately, he seems to have a soundness issue. Because he isn’t halter-trained yet, we haven’t…

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October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Tiva

October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Tiva

November 2022. It’s day 2 of clinic, and halfway through class Joel has me switch horses. I had been working with Cramer, gentle giant, and he’s responsive and floaty on the end of my line. “Terry,” Joel calls, “go get her Tiva.”   I had brought Tiva into the…

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Alumni Update: Sophie

Alumni Update: Sophie

An update from Sophie’s adopter, Julie: I don’t know that I’ve ever posted an update here about Sophie but as we come off an incredible year of learning, effort, and new commitment to our journey, it seems fitting. Grateful doesn’t begin to describe it. Some of you…

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Helping Horses With Gifts of Stock

Helping Horses With Gifts of Stock

Donating appreciated stock might just be one of the easiest ways to give to organizations like SAFE who are doing the work that you care about. And SAFE is already set up to easily accept your donation! According to Fidelity Charitable®, donating stock directly to a…

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J’aime bien, Deja Vu

J’aime bien, Deja Vu

Deja Vu is ‘seen before’ in French, that sensation of having experienced an event, even if it is completely novel. But working with this mare is entirely unique each time, no sense of a ‘been there, done that.’ Well, some sense of having been there, since we do not…

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Joel Conner Clinic Report: Winter

Joel Conner Clinic Report: Winter

Paige N has been spending some time working with Winter, and has the following to say about their time spent together over the last two Joel Conner clinics: “Over the past two Joel Conner Clinics Winter has made phenomenal progress both mentally and physically. …

read more
Week in Review: November 10 — 16

Week in Review: November 10 — 16

Another week has passed at SAFE, and with it we are already halfway through November! The weather is changing (re: darker, colder) but as always, the varied personalities of the horses and the busy, busy days around the barn keep us warm. Check out what we got up to…

read more
Alumni Update: Tasara

Alumni Update: Tasara

Tasara is a very healthy and happy horse. She is very affectionate and loves to turn her back end to you and get scritches. Tasara has a favorite rooster companion and they stay close to each other in and out of the barn. Sherri does not ride anymore but does take…

read more
A Gentle Start: Cooper’s Path to Trust and Comfort

A Gentle Start: Cooper’s Path to Trust and Comfort

We’re just getting to know Cooper and working to assess his personality as we prepare him for halter training. Upon arrival at SAFE, he showed signs of soreness, and unfortunately, he seems to have a soundness issue. Because he isn’t halter-trained yet, we haven’t…

read more
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Tiva

October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Tiva

November 2022. It’s day 2 of clinic, and halfway through class Joel has me switch horses. I had been working with Cramer, gentle giant, and he’s responsive and floaty on the end of my line. “Terry,” Joel calls, “go get her Tiva.”   I had brought Tiva into the…

read more
Alumni Update: Sophie

Alumni Update: Sophie

An update from Sophie’s adopter, Julie: I don’t know that I’ve ever posted an update here about Sophie but as we come off an incredible year of learning, effort, and new commitment to our journey, it seems fitting. Grateful doesn’t begin to describe it. Some of you…

read more

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