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Asha: Joel Conner Clinic Report
by Bonnie Hammond | May 3, 2018 | Asha, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
SAFE volunteer rider Casey A worked with new girl Asha during the groundwork portion of last weekends’s Joel Conner clinic. Here’s what she had to say: I worked with Asha for the groundwork portion of the clinic all three days. This was the first time she had been…
Tasara: Joel Conner Clinic report
by Bonnie Hammond | May 2, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Tasara
SAFE volunteer Marie Jainga took part in her first Joel Conner clinic last weekend, working with Tasara in the groundwork sessions. Here are her observations about her experience: First, I want to begin by thanking Bonnie and Terry for hosting these wonderful clinics…
Lacey: Joel Conner Clinic Report
by Bonnie Hammond | May 2, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Lacey
Clinic report from SAFE volunteer rider Erika: This clinic was not the first time I’ve worked with Lacey, but it was the first time I’ve spent so much time working with her. The first day, Friday, we really worked hard to get to a soft feel, and we got to where she…
Valencia and new mom Kelly at the Joel Conner clinic
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 30, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Valencia
Valencia’s adoption got off to a great start when her new owner, Karen K, took her in the Joel Conner clinic in order to better understand the language of horsemanship that Valencia is familiar with. The two did quite well together, and plan to continue this work once…
April Volunteer of the Month: Lillian Hinett
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 30, 2018 | Volunteers of the Month
Snohomish resident Lillian Hinett has been named as Save a Forgotten Equine’s April Volunteer of the Month. She was selected for this honor largely because of the numerous times she fills in when there’s a vacancy on a shift. Lillian has a regular chores shift at the…
Photo Update: Piper
by Terry Phelps | Apr 28, 2018 | Piper
Ru: A Face Only a Mother Could Love
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 28, 2018 | Ruach
But if that is true, then Ruach has many moms (and dads) at SAFE because we love him a lot! He does have an interestingly shaped skull though… We hope that he was born that way, because it would break our hearts to image that someone could have hurt a horse like…
Sage and Pyrrha before intake
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 27, 2018 | Pyrrah, Sage
Photos of Sage and Pyrrha in Animal Control custody:
Amelia is not Pregnant
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 26, 2018 | Amelia
Dr Holohan, DVM from Pilchuck Vet Hospital did an examination of Amelia today and determined that she is not pregnant, but is suffering from mastitis, which is causing swelling and edema in her udder and abdomen. Amelia has been prescribed antibiotics to combat the…
Teddi and Roscoe Training Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 26, 2018 | Roscoe, Teddi
A nice update from volunteer rider Lisa G about Teddi and Roscoe: Teddi is improving greatly in her groundwork. I slowed down and let go of my timeline expectations for her after the March clinic, and lifting that unconscious pressure has really helped our progress!…
Two New Horses to Introduce
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 26, 2018 | Amelia, Orion
SAFE has two new intakes to introduce to the community. Both of these horses have suffered some pretty serious neglect, and both have a long road of recovery ahead of them. Fortunately, that roads lead right through Save a Forgotten Equine and our rehabilitation team!…
Spring Photos with Asha and Tabitha
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 25, 2018 | Asha, Tabitha
Thank you to Jessica Farren for these photos of Asha and Tabitha: