by Terry Phelps | Apr 3, 2024 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Wren
This mare has “try” in spades! One of the sweetest mares on the property, she is eager to meet you at the gate, accepting of everything asked of her and lets out the cutest nickers when you dismount. She LOVE her tummy scratches when you take off the saddle and...
by Lily Leitkowski | Feb 9, 2024 | Wren
The topography of a horse tells a story, albeit usually one in a language we only partially understand. Each scar, bump, and blemish they arrive with has a history attached. We can draw assumptions, make educated assessments based on professional opinions and our own...
by Terry Phelps | Nov 11, 2023 | Artie, Esme, Frosting, Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Veronica, Wren
We finished off 2023’s training program horsemanship clinics on a high note. The incredible dedicated volunteers were like a well-oiled machine over the intensive five days. Wednesday and Thursday, we got our hands on 21 SAFE horses! From the barely haltered to those...
by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 28, 2023 | Wren
For many of the horses who come to SAFE who are in need of a start or a restart, we spent a great deal of time preparing them for their first saddling and their first rides. But due to the variation in personalities and past histories, the speed at which we are able...
by Lily Leitkowski | Aug 19, 2023 | Wren
Wren came to SAFE back in May as part of a 7 horse rescue from the Gig Harbor area. She was living in a 4‑horse herd, and while initially curious, she was somewhat cautious around people at first, preferring to keep her distance. But after her arrival here and those...
by Lily Leitkowski | May 7, 2023 | Ciara, Harissa, Inula, Lancelot, Meadow, Mirana, Wren
The majority of the horses who come to SAFE come as singles or in pairs. One here, one there, typically with some space in between arrivals. But on occasion, we are called to assist with a larger seizure. It hasn’t been all that long since the Fall City 40, and an...
