Latest SAFE News
Nora moves to Safe Harbor
by Terry Phelps | Jun 20, 2017 | Nora
Sweet Nora arrived at Safe Harbor Stables today after her foster home needed to lower the workload at home. Nora jumped right into the trailer without trouble to make the trip to Redmond. For her daily turnout routine, and because Nora does not like to be alone, she…
Clinic & Photo Update: Harley
by Terry Phelps | Jun 19, 2017 | Harley, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Volunteer rider Erika worked with Harley in the Joel Conner clinic last weekend. Here is what she had to say about working with her: This was my first time working with Harley. She is a very nice horse, who has obviously been through a lot of training in her life. She…
Rico Finds a Home
by Terry Phelps | Jun 12, 2017 | Placed Horses, Rico
We are thrilled to announce that Rico has found a home! After a successful 30 day trial, this handsome boy has settled into his new home and is already part of the family. Barbara came to SAFE looking for a companion for her horse, Fiona. She was lonely after losing…
Lacey is All Grown Up
by Terry Phelps | Jun 12, 2017 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Lacey
An update from Terry who has been working with Lacey: We have been working hard in the arena over the last few weeks and Lacey is improving every day! She has been doing a lot better with things touching her hind end. While she still might squeal and kick out from…
King, the Beautiful Riding Horse
by Terry Phelps | Jun 12, 2017 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, King
King returned from training with Joel Conner recently, and we are so impressed with this black beauty! He’s being ridden on a regular basis by volunteer rider Jolene and doing wonderfully, even on the trails next door. He’s become so gentle and willing. King is ready…
Trail horses available for adoption!
by Terry Phelps | Jun 12, 2017 | Anderson, Cameo, King, Stevie
Here at SAFE, we are enjoying the wonderful sunshine by exploring the trails at Farrel-McWhirter Park next door. The horses love to get outside and get a break from arena work. Last week, both King and Stevie went out for their first trail rides and did perfect! We…
Spring Photos with Jewel
by Terry Phelps | Jun 12, 2017 | Jewel
Happy Birthday, Phoenix!
by Terry Phelps | Jun 12, 2017 | Phoenix
Super cute photos from Phoenix and his family Lauren and Bryan. They celebrated Phoenix’s 9th birthday this past weekend and told Phoenix that he is going to be a big brother this fall when Lauren and Bryan welcome their little cowboy into the family. So great to have…
Photo Update: Cameo
by Terry Phelps | Jun 11, 2017 | Cameo
Training Update: Harley
by Terry Phelps | May 30, 2017 | Harley, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
We have seen a great transformation in Harley over the weeks she has been with SAFE. She is up to a good weight, her rain rot is cleared up, her hooves are trimmed, and she is sound. Since we don’t have a lot of information about what she had done in the past, we…
Training Update: Jessel
by Terry Phelps | May 30, 2017 | Jessel
Jessel just turned 3 and she is doing great! We have taken things slow but the training Joel has done with her is really showing. We got to visit with her in Ellensburg and Joel started adding some weight to the end of him rope for her to feel. She did amazing for her…
Sierra Begins Training
by Terry Phelps | May 30, 2017 | Sierra
FINALLY!! This pretty little mare is off to get started with Joel. Since we moved to the new facility, I have preparing Sierra for her start. She did really well transporting over to Ellensburg to Joel’s facility and settled quickly. It was great to watch the first…
