Latest SAFE News
Ruby: Home at last!
by Terry Phelps | May 14, 2015 | Placed Horses, Ruby
There are moments that make our hearts overflow…and announcing the adoption of a SAFE horse is definitely one of those moments! We are delighted to tell you that our sweet Ruby found her forever home! Just one year from the anniversary of her rescue and intake, Ruby…
Two New Intakes at SAFE
by Bonnie Hammond | May 12, 2015 | Anderson, Annabelle
Taking possession of new horses is one of the most challenging parts of our job. Usually, even when a horse has been neglected, it’s had some degree of handing. And loading an unfamiliar horse into a trailer can be a challenge, but with patient efforts, we usually get…
Training Update: Cameo
by Terry Phelps | May 12, 2015 | Cameo
Cameo has officially grown up!! She went on her first real trail ride and did very well! She had a few jumps here and there but overall it was manageable and she came home a bit more mature then when she left. Couldn’t be more pleased with how grown up she is acting…
Hollywood Hills Schooling Show — May 2, 2015
by Bonnie Hammond | May 12, 2015 | Karma, Misty, Nala
Nala, Misty, and Karma competed at the Hollywood Hills English/Western Schooling show this weekend, and all three girls were amazing! Nala won the English Walk/Trot Reserve High Point for our age division at her very first show!! She earned that award with a first…
Farrier/Foster Update: Finn
by Bonnie Hammond | May 10, 2015 | Finn
Finn has really been giving us fits trying to figure out how to keep his hooves comfortable! Our amazing farrier Jake Cowden recently decided to take Finn on as a foster horse, moving him to his home to be able to closely monitor him and make more frequent and subtle…
Einstein and Ivy at play!
by Bonnie Hammond | May 9, 2015 | Einstein
Sometimes goofy horses just need time to be goofy. But look at how deftly Ivy moves Einstein around the arena.…almost as if he were…a cow? Does Ivy have a secret past as a cutting horse?
Emerald Downs “Where Are They Now?” — Kai
by Bonnie Hammond | May 1, 2015 | Kai, SAFE in the 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:
