Latest SAFE News
Alumni Update: Mabel (JemaMae)
We recently received this update from Mabel’s (now JemaMae) adopter Kim. After our very rough start JemaMae — Mae as we now call her— we are settling in nicely together. It was hard for her to leave her SAFE Herd and adjust to being alone in her own paddock. She is…
Alumni Update: Rusty
Rusty is happy and healthy at age 26!
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Harissa
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Annika brought Harissa into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “I had the privilege of taking Harissa into the…
Alumni Update: Aiden (Copper)
Copper is doing great! He is happy, healthy and enjoying his girl Maeve! They are competing in WAHSET (Washington High School Equestrian Team). Maeve loves how Copper is such a sweet and willing partner.
July Volunteer of the Month: Brian Brubaker
At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can only do what we do because of their incredible generosity! This month, we’re celebrating Brian Brubaker. Brian began volunteering on a Saturday AM chore shift in 2025 and became a shift lead in 2026.…
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Edward
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Candi K brought Edward into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “Taking Edward to the Buck Brannaman Horsemanship…
The Ooies Come to SAFE
Obviously, we are a horse property first and foremost. But can you even call yourself a barn if you don’t have a barn cat or two? Or three? Our tuxedo trio of brothers Huey, Dewey, and Louie have been with us since kittenhood. They grew up at our old location, and…
Alumni Update: Sierra
Donna and Sierra are doing fine. Sierra is 21 this year and in good health. She shares the barn with two donkeys and gets just an hour a day of turn out in the pasture due to the fact that she is diagnosed with Cushing’s. She is on dry lot or in a stall with a run the…
Alumni Update: Champagne
Champagne is enjoying his life to the fullest. Kaydee adores him. Nothing is asked of him other than to be a good boy for brushing and trimming and for being a wonderful companion for the other horses. Champagne is thriving as a companion for two retired big mares. He…
Theo, Thrower of Shoes
Out in the tall grass, Theo casts off a shoe like a wish, its whereabouts known only to him and the earth that swallows that iron circle whole. It will surface again when it is ready, when the stars align and the planet is tipped on its axis just so. Maybe Theo’s…
Tiva is Adopted!
We met Tiva in early 2022. She was originally living as a feral horse out on the Yakama Reservation, and had been picked up at auction with a filly on her side. She’d found herself under the care of a woman who had initially planned to gentle her, but found Tiva to be…
Alumni Update: George
George is generally enjoying a quiet life as a pasture pet and occasional trail horse. He has a miniature horse and a miniature donkey for friends, and he is sweet to them. He occasionally has a cow as a roommate, and he is nice to cows also. Ana has a 1‑mile loop…
