by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 1, 2026 | Ranger
Good old Ranger really has it all: brains, beauty, and if not brawn exactly, then definitely a youthful spirit and joie de vivre. Ranger runs and plays with the energy of a horse half his age — just ask Vinnie, who at just one and a half can have a hard time keeping...
by Beck Wren | May 30, 2026 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Ranger
Beck Wren brought Ranger into the groundwork portion of the May Joel Conner horsemanship clinic. Here’s what he shared about the experience: “Ranger didn’t learn very much during the groundwork portion of May’s Joel Conner clinic here at Safe Harbor Stables, but I...
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 | Oct 29, 2025 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Ranger
Lise A worked alongside Ranger in the October Joel Conner clinic. While he has made lots of great progress in this style of groundwork, he still has some insecurities surrounding fly spray. Over the course of the three days, Lise worked a lot on helping Ranger grow...
by Lily Leitkowski | Aug 26, 2025 | Ranger
Carrie S has been working alongside Ranger on the ground, and recently brought him into the groundwork portion of the August Joel Conner horsemanship clinic. Here’s what she has to say about this special, spotted guy: “Ranger participated in his third Joel Conner...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 17, 2025 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Ranger
Lexee N has been (re)starting Ranger under saddle, and says the following about their experience together at the recent Joel Conner Clinic: “The more we ride Ranger, the more we learn about his history. This clinic has brought us to a pretty strong opinion that Ranger...
