Latest SAFE News
Anderson in Training
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 19, 2016 | Anderson, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Early in July of this year, we made the decision to put Anderson back into training, this time with Joel Conner. Although Anderson had a good start as a riding horse, there were some holes in his training that had started cropping up. A bucking incident unseated SAFE…
Stormy’s Eyes
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 19, 2016 | Stormy
Stormy got a visit from Rainland Farm Equine veterinarian Megan McCracken DVM earlier this month, including an eye examination to try to determine how serious her condition is. Below, you can read the report from Dr McCracken in all its clinical detail. Stormy has a…
Intake Photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 7, 2016 | Prince, Rico, Rosie, Ruckus, Vida
Prince, Rico, Vida, Rosie, and Ruckus were surrendered to SAFE after their owner passed away unexpectedly from cancer. The five horses were transported without incident to a SAFE foster home, where they will remain until their quarantine period is over. We’ve been…
Congratulations to Ruth and Bucky B Lucky!
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 3, 2016 | Bucky B Lucky
SAFE Alum, Bucky B Lucky (who now goes by Lorenzo) and his adopter Ruth Jelinek were named Reserve Champions overall at the Ride for the Roses Thoroughbred & Half-Thoroughbred Show at Donida Farm this weekend. Along with this honor, they also achieved the High…
Atticus Site Visit Photo
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 2, 2016 | Atticus
2016 Q3 Impact Statement
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 30, 2016 | Quarterly Impact Statements
New Horses Intake Date: July 21, 2016 Gracie (owner surrender) Intake Date: August 5, 2016 Mason (owner surrender) Intake Date: September 19, 2016 King (Pierce County Animal Control) Stormy (Pierce County Animal Control) Placed Horses Khianna Anakin Scarlett…
Consulting Ben on the Day of Caring
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 30, 2016 | Ben
Day of Caring 2016 — Thank you, Allytics!
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 27, 2016 | Announcement
Thanks to United Way of King County, September 23rd, 2016 witnessed excellent changes at Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) in Woodinville. As part of the nonprofit’s annual Day of Caring event, 50 volunteers from the Redmond-based company Allytics ventured out of their…
Mason
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 25, 2016 | Mason
Our new buddy Mason came to us with trouble in his eyes and scars all over his body. He radiated tension and fear. Our initial evaluation was that he might never be able to be safely ridden. Barn manager Lori M took this horse under her wing and has already spent many…
Foster Update: Finn & Banjo
by Terry Phelps | Sep 22, 2016 | Banjo, Finn
Here’s a wonderful update about Banjo and Finn from their foster mom Carrie! Here’s a Finn & Joey (aka Banjo) update! Finn’s just as cuddly as ever. His feet have been doing well this summer and is spending most of his time out of his Soft Ride boots, though he’s…
Video: Stella handwalking
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 21, 2016 | Stella
Ben at the Joel Conner Clinic, September 9–11, 2016
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 21, 2016 | Ben, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
(as reported by his regular rider, Lisa Garr) In September, Ben and I once again worked under the tutelage of Joel Conner at a SAFE-hosted clinic. This weekend showed a completely new horse in our big ol’ redheaded fellow. Now able to handle pressure from the bit…