We are thrilled to announce that Poppy has been adopted!
Poppy was the last of our ‘Graham 27’ horses to find a home, leaving almost exactly three years since she first arrived at SAFE. Poppy came to us unstarted, with some challenging spots (her nickname of ‘PAW-ppy’ was apt) but thanks to the hard work, consistency, and commitment of our horsemanship team, this little mare blossomed into a solid partner.
At SAFE, we are all about transparent, informed, and un-rushed adoptions. We believe this is what facilitates successful, long-term (hopefully forever!) placement. So when Sarah came to meet Poppy, they got to know one another over several visits, with both Sarah’s friend and trainer KC, and our Casey, Poppy’s long-term rider, in attendance. During their visits, the group spent a great deal of time working together to ensure a smooth and informed transition, ensuring Sarah and KC had a clear understanding of where to pick up in Poppy’s training and how best to support her continued growth.
Sarah was wonderful to work with — communicative, thoughtful, and responsive — and showed exactly the kind of feel and judgment we hope for when placing a mare as important as Poppy. We are confident she will be an excellent steward of Poppy’s future.
In addition, KC, Sarah’s trainer, has a long-standing and trusted relationship with SAFE. All of this gives us tremendous confidence in the support system surrounding Sarah and Poppy as they begin this next chapter together.
Poppy, now called Gracie, has landed in a beautiful, loving home. On day one of arrival, Gracie and Sarah got right to work, helping the little mare to settle in to her new environment, and immediately building upon the foundation they had begun on Sarah’s first visit to SAFE. We are so excited to continue following along with Gracie’s journey as she continues to grow, learn, and thrive in her new life!
