Latest SAFE News
Foster Update — Rocky
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 14, 2015 | Rocky
Many thanks to Rocky’s foster family for continuing to take such fantastic care of Rocky. Here is their latest update: Rocky continues to do well. Dr. Colton “peeked” at him for me to make sure his weight was okay. He said it looked pretty good for his breed and his…
Training and Health Update: Sapphire
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 14, 2015 | Sapphire
Sapphire is responding well to ulcer treatment and has not experienced any colic symptoms since the treatment began. She is also going well at the walk, trot, and canter.
Oscar at the 2015 SAFE Show
by Bonnie Hammond | Aug 12, 2015 | Oscar
Oscar and his rider Casey Anderson were nothing short of amazing at the 2015 SAFE Benefit Horse Show. The pair competed in Dressage, English, Western, Halter, and Trails, and came away with 4 blues, one red, and one yellow ribbon! They won the Champion Rescue Horse…
Finn gets new shoes
by Terry Phelps | Aug 10, 2015 | Finn
We got to visit Finn recently and see how he is enjoying his new foster family. Our farrier Marla Karabinos was kind enough to travel to the foster’s home near SAFE Harbor and continue to shoe Finn for us there. The set up is perfect for Finn and his hoof comfort…
July Volunteer of the Month: Carol Olson!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 31, 2015 | Volunteers of the Month
Please join us in celebrating Carol Olson, our SAFE Volunteer of the Month for July! Carol Olson has been volunteering with SAFE for over 3 years. She is a dedicated weekly chore volunteer, and every Wednesday morning you’ll find her tirelessly cleaning stalls,…
Michael Sparling and Ben
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 24, 2015 | Ben
When Michael Sparling came to town for his most recent clinic at SHS, we asked him to work with Ben for a short session to help us assess him for training. Michael worked with Ben on the ground before getting into the saddle. Ben demonstrated both the anxiety under…
Update on Cameo
by Terry Phelps | Jul 23, 2015 | Cameo
We are increasing Cameo’s hand walking to 15 minutes 2 times a day this week and so far so good. She is off all medication and is stable. She remains in good spirits and is relaxed for her hand walks and light massages. She loves her fan we set up outside her stall…
A perfect HOME for Kai
by Terry Phelps | Jul 23, 2015 | Kai, Placed Horses
It takes a village to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome a horse and we all celebrate and share the success when one of the SAFE horses finds their forever home. We are excited to announce that our handsome boy Kai has found a loving home with Barbara F. He has just…
Khianna, Groundwork Photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 22, 2015 | Khianna
photos by Jessica Farren
Ben, Groundwork Session Photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 22, 2015 | Ben
photos by Jessica Farren
Oscar under saddle at Safe Harbor
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 22, 2015 | Oscar
Stall Rest for Cameo
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 22, 2015 | Cameo
Two weeks ago, Cameo had a training mishap during a ground work session. She was being worked on a long lead rope, and she flipped her tail up and over the rope, clamped her tail down, and pulled the rope out of the hands of the person who was working her. In an…