Latest SAFE News
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Edward
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Candi K brought Edward into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “Taking Edward to the Buck Brannaman Horsemanship…
The Ooies Come to SAFE
Obviously, we are a horse property first and foremost. But can you even call yourself a barn if you don’t have a barn cat or two? Or three? Our tuxedo trio of brothers Huey, Dewey, and Louie have been with us since kittenhood. They grew up at our old location, and…
Alumni Update: Sierra
Donna and Sierra are doing fine. Sierra is 21 this year and in good health. She shares the barn with two donkeys and gets just an hour a day of turn out in the pasture due to the fact that she is diagnosed with Cushing’s. She is on dry lot or in a stall with a run the…
Alumni Update: Champagne
Champagne is enjoying his life to the fullest. Kaydee adores him. Nothing is asked of him other than to be a good boy for brushing and trimming and for being a wonderful companion for the other horses. Champagne is thriving as a companion for two retired big mares. He…
Theo, Thrower of Shoes
Out in the tall grass, Theo casts off a shoe like a wish, its whereabouts known only to him and the earth that swallows that iron circle whole. It will surface again when it is ready, when the stars align and the planet is tipped on its axis just so. Maybe Theo’s…
Tiva is Adopted!
We met Tiva in early 2022. She was originally living as a feral horse out on the Yakama Reservation, and had been picked up at auction with a filly on her side. She’d found herself under the care of a woman who had initially planned to gentle her, but found Tiva to be…
Alumni Update: George
George is generally enjoying a quiet life as a pasture pet and occasional trail horse. He has a miniature horse and a miniature donkey for friends, and he is sweet to them. He occasionally has a cow as a roommate, and he is nice to cows also. Ana has a 1‑mile loop…
Alumni Update: Oreo (Po)
Samantha, Oreo’s (now Po) adopter sent us a quick update and some very adorable pictures. Po is doing great! We adore him and he and our other mini, Ladigo, are inseparable!
Deloitte Makes an Impact at SAFE
SAFE is so honored and thankful to have welcomed Deloitte back for the third time as the lucky recipient of their annual Impact Day on June 3. Last Friday, twenty-three Deloitte employees came to SAFE’s new home and worked on projects like pressure washing the barn…
Alumni Update: Pepper
Alumni team member Candi provided this update from her recent visit with Pepper and Liz. Pepper is truly living her best life with Liz and this alumni visit could not have been more heartwarming! From the moment you arrive, it’s clear Pepper hit the jackpot. Liz’s…
Mabel is Adopted!
Animal Control picked up Mabel and her buddies Ranger and Oreo after one too many successful escapes from their place of residence. But when she found her way to SAFE in September of 2024, she remained exactly where we left her, no more Houdini behaviors. Despite her…
Alumni Update: Quincy
Quincy is doing great. He is shy and would rather approach you and observe from a distance. Jeff is clearly his buddy. He stands close to Jeff and pokes him in the back when his back is to him. Jeff will grab a chair and beer and just hang out with him. Quincy needs…
