by Lily Leitkowski | Jun 25, 2025 | Alvaro
A few months ago, we had a double feature gelding planned for both Mateo and Alvaro to make the switch on the same day, and while things do sometimes go as planned, this was not one of those times. Our vets were not confident they felt a second testicle on Alvaro,...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 20, 2025 | Alvaro
Alvaro has been brushing up on his soccer skills since he learned the World Cup is coming to Seattle next year....
by Lily Leitkowski | Apr 26, 2025 | Alvaro, Artie
Artie Shaw is worth his weight in gold. Actually, given that he’s not very large, let’s double that — triple, even, and that still might not be enough. While he has come quite a long ways under saddle and is going well as a solid little riding horse, you could argue...
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 19, 2025 | Alvaro, Arionna, Eda, Frida, Maisy, Mateo, Venturo, Wednesday
KING‑5 TV visited SAFE today for an update on the Valentine horses in our care: Click here to watch video
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 18, 2025 | Alvaro, Arionna, Eda, Frida, Maisy, Mateo, Venturo, Wednesday
What’s in a name? For the horses who come to SAFE, it signifies a new beginning. While their names may change as they find new homes and families, each one marks the start of their journey to safety, care, and a brighter future. For the Valentine Herd horses we...
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 5, 2025 | Alvaro, Arionna, Eda, Frida, Maisy, Venturo, Wednesday
Two weeks ago, news broke that law enforcement agencies in Thurston County had seized hundreds of roosters bred for fighting from a property in Yelm. It was also reported that a number of other farm animals, including horses, cows, and goats, had been removed from the...
