Auburn Reporter: SAFE showcases horses, riders in benefit program

SAFE showcases horses, riders in benefit program Published August 11, 2010 Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) presented its fifth annual Benefit Horse Show last weekend at Auburn’s Donida Farm Equestrian Center. Competitors of all ages competed in different classes over…

Show time

My mom is working very hard on the SAFE Horse Show, but she is very happy because there are lots of horses who are coming to the show, and that means lots of dollars for the SAFE Horses and that is good. Mom is very busy but she still has time to come out to the barn…

SAFE honored with a grant from the PRAHA

SAFE is the very proud recipient of a grant from the Pacific Rim Arabian Horse Association. Members of the PRAHA voted to donate $1,000 to SAFE to support our work with horses in need. We are honored to be awarded this grant. The Pacific Rim Arabian Horse Association…

Organizational changes at SAFE

Allison Sheka, a long time SAFE volunteer and most recently our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator has decided to take a well-earned break from the demands of her position.  Stepping in to take over as Volunteer Coordinator on a trial basis is SAFE Advisory Board member…

I keep my promise

I made a promise and that was that when 50 people sign up for my mom’s party I would show you my picture. There are 48 people signed up for the party and horses always round up so that makes 50. This is the picture that I painted that is going to be in the auction at…

A show horse

Mom came out a little while ago and put my face harness on. Then her phone rang and so she needed me to stand patiently and wait until she was done with her phone call. See how I did?———–> Mom said we have to practice. I never practice, but she seemed to think…

I am not sure about any of this.

Lots of days this happens: Mom gives grain to Jay and Chance, but when I look into my bowl, it’s empty! Then I have to stare at Mom to remind her that I didn’t get any grain. She says, Sorry Honeycutt, because I am too fat for grain eating every day. If I try to taste…

Bubbles — Adopted!

Congratulations to Mary J. of Lake Forest Park, WA on her adoption of Bubbles! To read Bubbles entire history at SAFE, click here.

Karma Intake Photos

Photos taken of Karma on July 3rd, the day she was signed over to SAFE: 

I am helpful

There is a human thing called planning a party and being afraid no one will come. I know all about being afraid, but it’s almost never because of a party. Except for that party with the explosions in the sky, do you know that party? I don’t like that party. My foster…

Tueaday Snoozeday

Today I am shining like a bright penny in the sun. Mom looked out the window and said, Now there’s something you don’t see every day! and it was me doing this ——-> Horses have to be careful that no one sneaks up on them but I was so warm and happy that I let my…

Summer

Our last photographic subject from our Karen Wegehenkel photoshoot is our beautiful old lady Summer. Summer and her buddy Buckwheat have recently returned to SAFE after almost 2 years at a wonderful foster home in Auburn. Both horses are elderly and are being treated…

Annie

Here is today’s installment of Karen Wegehenkel photography. Our subject today is that lovely redhead Annie. In these images, she shows her pretty face, her incredible neck, and her sweet side too! 

Dexter

Let’s take a look at Dexter’s photos from last week’s Karen Wegehenkel photo shoot. How handsome is this horse? Click on the first photo to enlarge it and view the photos in a click-thru slideshow! 

Buckwheat

Next up in our series of beautiful Karen Wegehenkel photography…it’s our handsome old man Buckwheat. These photos are a testament to Karen’s ability to find and reveal the beauty of her subjects. Bucky is in his late twenties and while we’re not entirely sure what…

Lovely Zan

Equine photographer Karen Wegehenkel was kind enough to come out to the SAFE farm last week for a photography session with Zan, Dexter, Annie, Summer and Bucky. The results are simply stunning. We’ll be sharing some of these images with you over the next few days.…

Charmeon — Adopted!

Congratulations to Peter and Helen J. of Port Orchards, WA on their adoption of Charmeon!  Char will be Peter’s trail horse.  Peter has been a course designer for the ACTHA and now he is thrilled to finally have a horse to compete with, as well as to ride with his…

Aiden Update — June 4, 2011

I went up last weekend to visit Aiden and took some video and some photos.  If you missed the video clips I posted on Facebook last weekend, here they are:    Also, here are some photos.  You will see the lovely Delilah as his lead horse in several of the photos.  She…

I have a secret

The man who scrapes my feet came this week. He’s a very nice man who never tries to sit on me, but sometimes we play a game. He takes my foot and pulls it to the front and then I try to take it back. The scraping man does not like to lose this game, and when I win too…

Mr Pibb — May 31, 2011

Here’s some photos of Mr. Pibb taken today by one of our volunteers, Brooke.  She reports that he is in love with his pasture buddy (also a gelding).  They have to bring him in at night to eat his mush (because otherwise his pasture buddy will eat it all), and he…

Career change

My mom went somewhere today to see some people sit on white horses. (Editors note: Honeycutt is referring to the Lipizzaner Stallion performance that took place today.) I was not impressed until she told me about the horse that bucked. This horse was a fine, fine…

Aiden Training Update

Quick update on Aiden, who has now been in training for one month.  He is progressing well, albeit a bit slowly at first.  He got kicked by another horse right after he arrived so he got a delayed start while that healed, and then he turned out to be a bit of a bronc…

Romeo Update

Dr. Hannah called me tonight to let me know that she developed the xrays and they confirmed what we suspected…Romeo has suffered further catastrophic injury to his leg.  It was helpful to be able to compare the xrays to the previous ones we took, while the leg was…

SAFE Update — May 24th, 2011

It’s been a busy few weeks at SAFE, with several events completed (Pins for Ponies, Saddle Fitting Clinic) and several events upcoming (Lipizzaner show which is SOLD OUT, Gelding Clinic June 4th, Open House June 26th).  We are working diligently on planning for the…

April Update — May 24

A great update for you on April! Dr. Hannah has worked her magic and the wound is now completely healed. She is off antibiotics and doing great! There will be a scar there, but once she gains some weight she will be ready to be made available for adoption!

Herd Dynamics

My herd is made up of three mighty horses. When we run together, the leaves fall from the trees. My two friends were both racehorses and they both think they’re the fastest. But I know that neither one of them won any horse races. Me, I have my dignity to consider,…

Update — May 24, 2011

Zanadu’s potential adoption unfortunately fell through. Some concerns over her soundness in her right knee were raised by the vet which caused the adopter to back out of the adoption. We had Dr. Hannah out the following week to further evaluate her knee, which is…

A few words from Honeycutt (May 23 2011)

Everybody wants a horse they can ride. I say that any horse that would permit a human to sit on him has a serious lack of dignity. I say if humans want to go around in circles, they are fully capable of doing so under their own power. I had to do some righteous…

Lucky update

Lucky is doing fabulous! He has graduated to turnout in the round pen which he is quite happy about.  He tolerates stall rest very well, but he’s a young, active horse with a lot of energy, so actually getting some time to stretch his legs makes him much more…

Bud and Brandy Update

Bud and Brandy are doing well in their new foster home in Sammamish.  Bud is almost completely shed out, but Brandy is still holding on to some of her winter coat.  They are both eating their mush well and also have 5 acres of lush pasture to munch on.  Bud looks…

Whisper — 2011 Update

We have a wonderful update and some photos to share of Whisper, who is now called “Domino” by her adopter, Sabra, from their site check in early April this year. Sabra and Domino seem very comfortable with each other.  Domino ran up to us in the pasture and was easily…

Introducing the SAFE Advisory Board

We are privileged to have a number of talented and dedicated people working behind the scenes for SAFE, and the time has come to recognize them for their hard work. The SAFE Advisory Board meets once a month to discuss current SAFE business and make future plans. They…

Holly — Adopted!

Congratulations to Mary H. and her daughter Megan of Sammamish, WA on their adoption of Holly!  Holly was originally part of a large animal control seizure in King County in February 2008.  Only 2 at the time, she was fostered and later adopted by Merle S. of Duvall,…

Shasta and Sunny D — Intake 4/12/11

Shasta and Sunny D are two Miniature Horses that King County Animal Services seized from a property in Fall City on April 12th, 2011. They are eating well and past any refeeding concerns after a slow transition onto free-choice hay. They are also eating soaked hay…

Mr Pibb — 2 week post-rescue update — 4/30/11

Here are some photos of Mr Pibb from 4/30/11 showing his progress.  Still a long way to go, and he is losing his winter coat in big chunks due to the rain rot and general neglect so has that typical “it looks worse before it looks better” stage.…

Mr Pibb — Intake photos and description — 4/12/11

“Mr Pibb” is a late-20s QH-type gelding that was surrendered by his owner, along with another horse, to King County Regional Animal Services and is currently in SAFE’s care as of April 12th, 2011.  While we cannot discuss the details of the…

Bud and Brandy Update

Bud and Brandy came to us on February 27th after being surrendered by their owner to King County Regional Animal Services.  While we cannot share any details of their situation as there is a case pending, we have been given permission by the…

April — Before photo

Dr. Hannah’s assistant sent me this horrible photo of April’s injury, just before it was sutured up.  THIS IS WHY BARBED WIRE IS NOT SUITABLE FENCING FOR HORSES!!!  If this doesn’t convince you, I don’t know what will.   Everyone horse owner should see this photo, as…

Lucky — post-surgery update

Lucky made it through his surgery with flying colors.  Dr. Bryant said he removed some HUGE chips and Lucky should be feeling much better without them.  The day after the surgery he was moved to NWESC to start his rehabilitation, which begins with stall rest and daily…

Nadia — Adopted!

Congratulations to Amanda B. of Yelm, WA on her adoption of Nadia!  Nadia was originally part of a large seizure in Pierce County involving 18 horses and minis, 55 dogs, and numerous other animals in June of 2010, in extremely poor condition.  Eventually she was taken…

Nadia

breed: Arabian color: grey age: 13 (born April 20, 1998) sex: mare height: 14.2 hh Nadia is well started and would be suitable for someone with intermediate riding skills. Status: Adopted Nadia is a sweet, pretty mare that was originally rescued from a hoarding…

Nadia Update — Apr 24, 2011

Nadia came back from training today and I was able to get a quick video and some still shots of her under saddle.  She was so good that our volunteer Sara’s daughter, Angelique, was able to take her 2nd riding lesson on her even though she had just arrived in a…

Aiden Update

We picked up Aiden today in anticipation of him going to training tomorrow, and Nadia’s return (if you hadn’t heard, she is already pending adoption).  Here’s a picture of him hanging out in our pasture.  He’s still only about 14h, but stocky and absolutely a…

Corona Update April 23 2011

Quick update for your Easter weekend…this beautiful day I took Corona out and cleaned him up. Finally, he is growing in a much healthier-looking summer coat where he had been bald in patches. He is still clinging on to some of the more stubborn long wiry winter coat…

Nadia — Pending Adoption!

Nadia is not even back from training yet (she is coming back on Sunday), and she already has a potential adopter!  They went up and tried Nadia up at the trainer’s and feel she is a perfect fit for her family.  Pending adoption!

Charmeon

breed: Percheron cross color: grey age: 14 (born 1997) sex: mare height: 16 hh location: Monroe, WA Charmeon is green broke and best suited for an intermediate or above rider. Charmeon is a very nice mare with good conformation and a beautiful, floating trot. She was…