Latest SAFE News
Alumni Update: Billy
Billy is doing well. He lives in a side-by-side paddock next to Anne’s mare, Vinnie. They have a brother/sister relationship and can intermittently irk each other, but they also lick and nuzzle each other through the fence. Billy gets to have a peaceful life without…
Alumni Update: Montana
Montana is enjoying life on a beautiful property with his adopters Alycia, Rebecca and their son. He hangs out with four other horses and a few ducks.
Inky’s Intro to Sunny
Inky had been living alone for some time before he got to SAFE, so we really had no indication of how he would be with other horses. Due to the fact that he was to be adopted out as a companion horse, it was important for us to be able to see his interactions in order…
May Joel Conner Clinic Report: Cleopatra
Lise A worked alongside Cleopatra in the May Joel Conner Clinic and has the following to say about her experience: “I had the good fortune to work with Cleo in the ground work portion of the most recent clinic in May with Joel Conner. I had only worked her a few times…
Ciara and Inula are Adopted!
We are jumping for joy to announce that Ciara and Inula have been adopted, together! These two came to us in 2023 as part of a 7 horse seizure out of Gig Harbor. During their time at SAFE, they both told us they would be better suited for the companion lifestyle:…
Trailer Practice with Mirana
Aside from the usual suspects of loading and unloading and taking short trips, one of the other ways we help get our horses accustomed to and comfortable with spending time in the trailer is by getting them reservations at Cafe Tie-In. The location is typically our…
Alumni Update: Oscar
Oscar is companion to Nic, a 17-year-old quarter horse. Vickie has had Nic since July 2024. She rides Nic western dressage style riding. Both Oscar and Nic obviously adore her (and vice versa). The two horses get along well, with Oscar being the “boss.” They live on a…
Alumni Update: George
Alumni volunteer Candi recently checked in with George and his adopters, Ana and Clint. Candi writes: George is living the good life! He is absolutely thriving in his forever home with Dr. Ana Kidder and her husband Clint! Whether he’s strolling the country lanes with…
Come Dance with Artie
Candi K on Artie S: “Looking for the perfect dance partner? What if he’s more than just smooth moves—what if he’s kind, willing, and eager to grow alongside you? Meet Artie Shaw, a true gentleman with a golden heart and a remarkable ability to connect with his rider.…
May Joel Conner Clinic Report: Sienna
Cameron B worked with Sienna in the May Joel Conner clinic, and wrote the following about the experience: “Working with Sienna during our second Joel Conner Groundwork Clinic was both rewarding and eye-opening. As a natural herd leader, Sienna brings a confident,…
Alumni Update: Breve
Breve is enjoying life on a beautiful, peaceful property and is well taken care of by Lola who has created an atmosphere of community around ponies and horses. Breve has now been started in saddle and is good with kids. The kids still have to be led by their parents…
Alumni Update: Skye
Corrine and Skye are doing fine. Skye enjoys relaxing in the pasture with her horse and pony pasture mates and one goat. Skye hates being in the barn shut in a stall but because the winter weather was so nasty at times, it was necessary. Most of the time she has…
