Latest SAFE News
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…
Trotting with Owen
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 20, 2014 | Owen
One week under saddle and Owen is making astounding progress with trainer Matt Olson. Check out this video, taken at the end of Owen’s lesson last Thursday. Did you notice how willingly Owen walked over the “bridge” from the trails course? How about that reinback? All…
October Training Report
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 15, 2014 | Cameo, Emmy, Lola, Phoenix, Skittles, Skye
Phoenix had a hard month concentrating under saddle. He continues to look sound on the front but does come out of his stall pretty stiff both in the front and hind. He had quite a few naughty days this month mostly due to work, noise, and activity at the barn that…
Finn Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 15, 2014 | Finn
We’ve had a setback with Finn’s soundness this month. He has had some slight stiffness and isn’t looking as comfortable as he had been. When farrier Jake came to put on his new shoes last week, we noticed a bruise next to his frog on the right front. There was no…
