Latest SAFE News
Owen Training Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 1, 2014 | Owen
Owen’s work under saddle with trainer Matt Olson is proceeding right on schedule…our curly boy is now walking, trotting, and cantering with a rider. If you’ve been following Owen’s story, you’ll know that we’ve all been a bit surprised at how well he’s done in his…
November Volunteer of the Month: Karen Wegehenkel
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 30, 2014 | Volunteers of the Month
The SAFE horses are all beautiful in their own way, and no one has done more to convey and share that beauty than equine photographer Karen Wegehenkel. Karen’s photographs are so beautiful, in fact, that it might surprise you to learn that this professional equine…
Things We’re Thankful For
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 26, 2014 | Placed Horses, Strider
It’s the time of year when we like to look upon our blessings and be thankful, and the SAFE family has so much to be thankful for. Many of our blessings walk on four feet, and some are bigger than others, but none are bigger than Strider, who gives us 18 hands of…
Rocky Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Nov 14, 2014 | Rocky
An update on Rocky, our champion fighter! After intake, Rocky was transported immediately to Cedarbrook Veterinary to begin his rehabilitation. Hoof care specialist Daphne Jones (The Bare Horse) was called in to begin the process of addressing his severely neglected…
Emmy training update
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 30, 2014 | Emmy
We sent Emmy into training with Larry Plagerman two weeks ago, and got a great update. She’s been going WTC under saddle for a week now. The only issue she’s had is picking up the left lead. She is very right canter dominant and just needs to learn to function on the…
Lucky’s Low Bulk Diet
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 29, 2014 | Bucky B Lucky
The past few months have included some health challenges for our dear friend Lucky. He had a mild colic episode, requiring the vet to come out and administer Banamine and fluids. He responded well, but about a week later he had another colic episode. When the third…
Sapphire in training!
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 28, 2014 | Sapphire
Phoenix in Rehab: Happy Update!
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 27, 2014 | Phoenix
We had Dr. Krauter out last week to check on his progress with his front left suspensory rehab. She flexed him and he trotted clean!! His rehab has been progressing over the past 3 months, and he’s up to 10 minutes of trot per session. With this “all-clear” flexing,…
Skye under saddle
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2014 | Skye
And picking up her lovely feet to go over poles — at speed. Good girl, Skye!
Ginger Update!
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2014 | Ginger
Look, it’s Ginger!! Her adopter Monica N shared this cute photo on Facebook, saying “Since you all haven’t seen her in a bit, here is Miss Ginger after her first body clip! I fall more head over heels for her everyday! Thank you!!!” Thank YOU Monica, we are so happy…
if you don’t like the weather in Seattle…
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2014 | Chip, Finn, Karma, Skittles
…wait 10 minutes and something different will come along. Luckily the SAFE horses are friends in rain or shine!
A visit with Sapphire
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 22, 2014 | Sapphire
SAFE Volunteer Manager Heather shared these photos of Sapphire on the SAFE Tumblr page. I asked her to fill us in on how our girl is faring at her foster home. “I take lesson there on Saturdays,” Heather explained, “and I get to spend time with Sapphire. She spent the…
