Alumni Update: Henry (James)

by | Oct 25, 2023 | Henry

October 2023 Update on James’ weight gain progress at almost 3 months after adoption! The first photo shows him when he initially arrived, while the second photo showcases his current appearance. Notably, he has been successfully building muscle in his shoulders and...
Henry is Adopted!

Henry is Adopted!

by | Aug 31, 2023 | Henry

When Henry first stepped off the trailer last November, he was a nervous gelding with his head on a high swivel. While the majority of the Graham horses we took in that day allowed us to bustle around them quite casually, gathering measurements and even some basic...
Henry at the June Joel Conner Clinic

Henry at the June Joel Conner Clinic

by | Jun 21, 2023 | Henry

At our recent Joel Conner clinic, volunteer Sue C worked with Henry in the groundwork session. Here’s what she had to say about their time together: “I had the fine fortune of having Henry as my groundwork partner for the June 2023 Joel Conner Clinic. He is a lovely...
Heroic Henry

Heroic Henry

by | Jun 5, 2023 | Henry

Two weeks ago, we reported that Henry had regressed in his training a bit, becoming unfocused and exhibiting herd-bound behavior. A new routine was established for him: stand tied in the big covered arena while Jax gets worked, followed by some moving and flagging...
Figuring Out Henry

Figuring Out Henry

by | May 23, 2023 | Henry

Figuring out horses is a thing we have to do a lot here at SAFE. Rarely do they come with instructions. Their histories often begin at the point where they’re rescued, and we can usually only guess at what their lives were like before. We watch for clues or hints. We...