by Lily Leitkowski | Apr 19, 2026 | Nova
Over in Ellensburg, Nova is living the good life with our friend Blair at foster. But in order to stay happy, one must also stay healthy, which means regular vet and farrier care. Nova had both recently, getting her up to date on her health check list. It...
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 31, 2026 | Bridgit
Carrie S brought Bridgit into the groundwork portion of Joel Conner’s March 2026 clinic, and has the following to say about their nine hours spent together over the weekend: “I had the pleasure of working with Bridgit in the groundwork class of the Joel Conner clinic....
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 13, 2026 | Tiva
Tiva is an mature mare. An adult. That’s what someone who met her for the first time observed about her recently, and the statement did a great job of encapsulating so much of who she is as a horse. Like most adults, Tiva values clarity of communication. In work,...
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 11, 2026 | Ranger
Much of our work here at SAFE involves flexibility and the ability to pivot. A tree comes down in the night and wipes the to-do list of everything but fixing fence. A call from animal control has us playing musical paddocks to make room for new arrivals. Unexpected...
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 10, 2026 | Veronica
Veronica is no stranger to our trail next door, having taken many a hand walk (and even a few rides) out on the 1.5 mile loop, but it was her first time back out this season. There were not one but two small dogs who unexpectedly rounded corners, but Veronica barely...
