Latest SAFE News
An Amazing Transformation
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 31, 2016 | Anakin
Anakin, March 30, 2016 (Photos by Jessica Farren)
Stella Medical Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 30, 2016 | Stella
On March 24th, Stella came up completely lame on the left hind leg. Dr. McCracken came out and diagnosed her with a peroneus tertius tendon rupture. This tendon is part of the apparatus in the hind limb that coordinates flexion and extension of the stifle and hock.…
First meeting of new friends
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 25, 2016 | Aubrey, Marta
With Shay’s recent passing, Marta was in need of a new friend to join her at her lovely foster home in Fall City. Since we’ve determined that Aubrey is not sound enough to be ridden, she seemed a good choice. Here are photos of the two mares meeting for the first time…
Jessel Liberty Work
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 23, 2016 | Jessel
Nadia Update!
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 18, 2016 | Nadia
Hi Bonnie, We wanted to write and give you an update on Nadia! We adopted her from SAFE almost 5 years ago. She was my daughter Zoë’s very first horse and she is now riding her for WAHSET for Yelm High School. I thought I’d send you some pictures of our first couple…
Run free, Shay
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 18, 2016 | In Memory, Shay
Strength and beauty. Two words that perfectly describe Shay. In the four years that we have known her, we’ve seen her battle back from neglect to become a vibrantly, beautiful mare. She’s lived a happy life in the company of her best friend Marta under the wonderful…
Anakin Update — March 14, 2016
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 14, 2016 | Anakin
Another month has flown by and the skelatal horse we met back in December is becoming more and more of a memory. Anakin has now put on nearly 200 pounds since his rescue, and he is starting to glow with renewed health and vitality. He’s enjoying more and more turnout…
Chance Site Visit Photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 9, 2016 | Chance
From Slaughter Trailer to Dressage Champion: 5 Reasons to Adopt a Rescue Horse
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 7, 2016 | SAFE in the News
Published March 2015 by Double D Trailers’ Blog Bonnie Hammond is the executive director and co-founder of a very special organization called Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) in Woodinville, WA. SAFE’s mission is “To rescue, rehabilitate, and retrain horses facing…
Rocky: New Photos and Heath Update
by Terry Phelps | Mar 1, 2016 | Rocky
We had a nice visit last week with SAFE horse Rocky at his foster home. Jessica Farren was able to come along and took some beautiful photos of Rocky. He has really come a long way from the frightened and pained horse that SAFE took in over a year and half ago. His…
February Volunteer of the Month: Melinda Merryman
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 1, 2016 | Volunteers of the Month
Every volunteer that helps at SAFE does important work. Without our volunteers SAFE would not be able to accomplish as much as it does. All of them are incredible people but sometimes our volunteers go above and beyond what is asked. Melinda is one of the above and…
Aubrey: Health Update
by Terry Phelps | Feb 26, 2016 | Aubrey
Dr. McCracken came to examine Aubrey and check her soundness to see if she could be a light riding horse. After palpating the front leg she determined that the bow tendon is very old, so there is no point in ultrasounding it. Dr. McCracken confirmed that Aubrey has…
