Latest SAFE News
What’s so remarkable about this picture?
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 28, 2014 | Owen
So what’s so remarkable about this photo of Owen? It actually represents some pretty amazing progress that our newest gelding has made over the past several weeks. Owen is now allowing himself to be caught easily in his paddock when it’s time for a ground work…
June Volunteer of the Month: Laura McCorkle!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 24, 2014 | Volunteers of the Month
We are so pleased to announce our June Volunteer of the Month is SAFE volunteer trainer Laura McCorkle! Laura has given to SAFE in so many different ways. She donates her time to train our horses in ground work, liberty work, basic manners, and whatever else is asked,…
Thank you, farrier Jake Cowden!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 24, 2014 | Finn
We’re starting to understand Finn’s lameness issues a little better, thanks to Dr King who has determined that Finn a few hoof related problems going on. He does have chronic laminitis, but that does not appear to be the cause of the lameness we’ve seen. The lameness…
The way to Stella’s heart
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 20, 2014 | Stella
Here’s SAFE volunteer Lisa doing some expert scratching on the (formerly) shy Stella. Apparently the way to this sweet mare’s heart is through her withers!
Who doesn’t love a happy ending?
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 20, 2014 | Ginger, Placed Horses
Here are SAFE we are so fortunate to have some great equine professionals on our team! Take for instance, Kim Lacy. Kim is a dressage trainer and rider who specializes in the Arabian breed. She is quite active on both the local Arab show circuit as well as in…
Kat’s found her person!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 20, 2014 | Kat, Placed Horses
We’ve said all along that Kat was a one-woman horse. After all, Kat isn’t the type to give her heart away to just anyone. She’s not the sort of girl who has hundreds of casual acquaintances. But she is the sort who is a friend to the end, once she decides to let you…
Pictures of Stella
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 18, 2014 | Stella
I had a chance to visit with Stella and Terry today. Stella is the prettiest little thing!
Stella’s education begins…
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 18, 2014 | Stella
Terry has started working with Stella at liberty in the arena, giving her the chance to stretch her legs and learn a thing or two about approaching people. Fortunately she loves scritches, and that makes this introduction period a lot easier!
Chip makes new friends
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 18, 2014 | Chip
Here’s Chip, making some new friends and behaving like a perfect gentleman around the young 10yr old that was grooming him. He would make a great companion horse for another gelding. Low man in the order so he doesn’t try to dominate other horses. Since he was a…
Lola at the Show!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 17, 2014 | Lola
Terry and Lola, with vital assistance from Heather, went to the Hollywood Hills Schooling Show this past weekend. It was Lola’s first horse show outing since Terry has started working with her, and she was a great girl! The pair competed in Walk/Jog and…
Someone is feeling better…
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 16, 2014 | Ruby
Beautiful Ruby
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 16, 2014 | Ruby
Look who’s gorgeous!
