by Beck Wren | Feb 19, 2026 | Operations Council
Marcia Houdek Jimenez has always had a special connection to the animal world. She began her journey with horses with her first riding lesson at age eight, rode hunter growing up, and moved into the eventing community when her daughters also fell in love with horses...
by Beck Wren | Feb 12, 2026 | Bridgit, Eda, SAFEkeeper Updates, Wednesday
This Valentine’s Day, we’re highlighting three sweet, curious, lovable mares—Bridgit, Eda, and Wednesday—who have somehow been overlooked by our generous SAFEkeeper sponsors. Can you believe these mares have only two sponsors each? What does Valentine’s Day mean...
by Beck Wren | Nov 24, 2025 | Mirana
When Cal’s owner needed urgent help finding him a new home, SAFE stepped in to assist. The perfect home quickly emerged: lush green fields, a picture-perfect red barn, and a wonderful family ready to welcome Cal as their new horse. There was just one catch—they needed...
by Beck Wren | Aug 7, 2025 | Part Time Staff
As assistant to SAFE Executive Director Bonnie Hammond, Beck Wren wrangles calendars, processes your generous donations, crafts updates for members of the SAFEkeepers Club, and strives to keep his inveterate love of puns in check. Beck started at SAFE as a chore shift...
by Beck Wren | Aug 6, 2025 | Part Time Staff
Bob May started volunteering at SAFE in 2021. In 2024, he joined Barn Staff, supporting volunteer chore teams, caring for the horses, and helping maintain the facilities. Growing up in suburban Detroit, his favorite place was “the Farm” in southwest Michigan belonging...
