Latest SAFE News
August Volunteer of the Month: Kino McFarland
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 24, 2017 | Volunteers of the Month
SAFE’s August Volunteer of the Month, Kino McFarland, “seemed to be everywhere at every moment” during the recent benefit horse show at Donida Equestrian Center. “And when she wasn’t volunteering at the show, she had her camera in hand, working on a video to help…
Farrier day for the new horses
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 16, 2017 | Angel, Cali, Cosmo, Nashville, Renee
Farrier Daphne Jones came out today to work on the badly neglected hooves of our new horses. She was able to trim all of them, except for Angel, who was very reluctant to have her hind feet handled. Daphne worked with her to get her more accustomed to having her hinds…
Not how a tail should look!!
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 14, 2017 | Angel, Nashville
Poor Nashville and Angel had tails that resembled baseball bats!! With a lot of patience (and a fair amount of Tail & Mane Detangler) we were able to save a lot of Nashville’s tail. The matted clump that was Angel’s tail was cut out.
Six new horses to introduce
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 14, 2017 | Angel, Cali, Cosmo, Nashville, Renee, Valor
SAFE has recently taken in 6 new horses. They were surrendered to us by their owner, who was no longer able to care for them, due to physical and financial set backs. The horses were all in decent weight, but had not received farrier or dental care in many years. Most…
Denton and Phoenix, a band of brothers!
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 14, 2017 | King, Phoenix
King, who is now known as Denton, was reunited with his good friend, Phoenix, when he returned to Joel Conner’s ranch after being adopted by Lauren and Bryan Engle!! The two are great friends, and their new parents ADORE them. Here is just a small sample of images…
Ben: SAFE Show August 2017
by Terry Phelps | Aug 10, 2017 | Ben
Ben had an amazing showing at this years SAFE show. Everyday he was more and more relaxed. Lisa has been working hard gaining his trust and supporting him through his anxieties to feel calm and relaxed.…
SAFE Horses at the SAFE Show!
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 8, 2017 | Ben, Cameo, Stevie, Tasara
Here are just a few of the photos from Jessica Farren of the current SAFE horses that competed at the SAFE Benefit Horse Show. It was a fabulous weekend of competition, and we all had a marvelous time! Click to enlarge: [gallery link=“file”…
SAFE Alumni at the SAFE Show
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 6, 2017 | Baxter, Bucky B Lucky, Moonshine, Owen
We had several SAFE Alumni come out to compete at the 2017 SAFE Benefit Horse Show. SAFE Alum Bucky B Lucky won the Champion SAFE Alumni award, competing successfully in English, Dressage, and Western Halter & Showmanship. SAFE Alums Owen, Moonshine, and Baxter…
July Volunteer of the Month: Samantha Jacobsen
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 31, 2017 | Volunteers of the Month
Native Washingtonian Samantha Jacobsen is being recognized by Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) horse rescue as July Volunteer of the Month for serving on multiple chore shifts and helping out at special events, most recently at Redmond Derby Days. Sam has been…
Take a ride on Lacey!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 31, 2017 | Lacey
Mason goes around the world!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 29, 2017 | Mason
Barn Manager Lori McMasters has a huge place in her heart for Mason, and spends lots of time working with him on the ground in preparation for returning to saddle work when he is ready. (And only when he is ready — he will tell us when it’s time!) Lori built this…
Clinic & Photo Update: Jessel
by Terry Phelps | Jul 14, 2017 | Jessel
We got a chance to see Jessel recently when Joel brought her along to the June clinic. We were amazed to see how well this youngster is going under saddle — it only goes to show you the value of good foundations and a proper start! She had her moments — testing Joel,…
