Latest SAFE News
April Volunteer of the Month: Stephanie W
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 27, 2015 | Volunteers of the Month
Please join us in celebrating April’s Volunteer of the Month, Stephanie W! Stephanie has been volunteering with SAFE for about a year and what a year it has been. An excellent rider and horsewoman, Stephanie quickly became one of Terry’s most valued assistants around…
It gets better
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 26, 2015 | Rocky
How’s this for an amazing transformation? On the left, Rocky at intake, Sept 2014. On the right, Rocky today. He’s come so far and overcome so much, but Rocky is still very, very unsure about people, especially strangers. We’re looking at bringing him back to Safe…
Emmy’s Surgery is Successful
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 21, 2015 | Emmy
Update: Bone fragments successfully removed. Remainder of joint looks good. Surgery uneventful, tolerated anesthesia well. She was “smart” standing up after. She will be assessed for status and comfort tomorrow AM to determine if she can be discharged.
Nala at work and play
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 20, 2015 | Nala
Thank you to Jessica Farren for these lovely images of Nala at liberty in the arena and working with Terry on the ground.
Hello Dottie!
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 19, 2015 | Dottie
Thanks to the efforts of Team Dottie, we are kept well up to date on the progress of our girl. Here are some recent photos of Dottie in her foster home:
Emmy says thank you!
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 18, 2015 | Emmy
Thanks to an amazing group of people who pitched in their monetary support, Emmy is going to get the surgery she needs to remove the bone chip from her stifle. The surgery is scheduled for April 21st and she’ll be transported to Rainland Equine the night before to get…
Phoenix under saddle
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 17, 2015 | Phoenix
Phoenix had the opportunity recently to don the western tack and enjoy a ride with new volunteer rider, Jolene. Doesn’t he look handsome?
A field trip for Misty, Lola, Cameo, and Nala
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 16, 2015 | Cameo, Lola, Misty, Nala
Misty, Lola, Cameo, and Nala had a little field trip today, leaving Safe Harbor with their riders and walking down to the nearby Hollywood Hills Saddle Club. There’s a schooling show coming up at HHSC on May 9th that we’re planning to bring horses to, so Terry wisely…
Aiden at Donida
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 12, 2015 | Aiden
Look who I ran into yesterday at the Donida schooling show! It’s Aiden! He competed in the hunter classes and did a terrific job.
Marta and Shay greet springtime
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 9, 2015 | Marta, Shay
Spring has sprung, apparently, and what better way to celebrate than letting the ponies into the pasture! Yesterday Marta and Shay enjoyed a very serious bit of rolling and then took off and galloped a few laps around the pasture. Their foster mom Eileen took this…
Einstein Intake Photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 3, 2015 | Einstein
Einstein is a 15 year old Quarter Horse gelding seized by Animal Control for lack of care. He’s already gained about 50 pounds since he was taken from his home, and he’s starting to shed his scruffy starvation coat. His hooves are going to need a lot more care as they…
Kai Training Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 1, 2015 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Kai
Kai is doing “amazing well” during his tuneup training with Joel Conner. We couldn’t be happier with his progress and how soft, relaxed, and balanced Joel has him going. Take a look at these fun photos of Kai getting accustomed to a rope being thrown from the saddle…
