Latest SAFE News
The Further Adventures of Owen the Gelding
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 13, 2014 | Owen
Owen joined the ranks of happy geldings everywhere this week, when he underwent a successful procedure to rid him of his family jewels. Getting there was a bit of an adventure, but now that he’s a gelding, Owen starts the next phase in what is sure to be a wonderful…
Stella Intake Photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 12, 2014 | Stella
Stella was signed over to SAFE today by Snohomish County Animal Control. She’s a tiny thing, still thin, but otherwise looking much improved from the photos taken of her a few weeks back by SCAC. Stella was one of two horses seized by SCAC in early May 2014 due to…
June Training Notes
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 9, 2014 | Cameo, Dottie, Ginger, Jewel, Kat, Lola, Misty, Phoenix, Ruby, Skittles, Skye
Perhaps this is obvious, but we are just so proud of our horses! Every single one of them faced tremendous challenges in their lives before being rescued, and the courage and bravery they show us during their rehabilitation and retraining is nothing short of…
Happiness is for horses
by Bonnie Hammond | May 30, 2014 | Ruby
Ruby was moved to her new foster home for the summer a few days ago. She and Jewel will be sharing Jackie’s lovely horse pasture for the next several months, soaking up the sun and enjoying life as only horses can. Here’s a video taken on the day of her arrival as she…
Alumni News: Miah of the Mountain
by Bonnie Hammond | May 27, 2014 | Miah
Here’s a great update from Miah’s adopter, Heather! Hi everyone, happy spring, Finally! Miah has been with me now for about 6 months. We did little during the winter except survive, although that time was well spent, Miah is home and I think she knows that. I was able…
Tarp training for Cameo
by Bonnie Hammond | May 23, 2014 | Cameo
Cameo is pretty brave, but she’s not fond of loud or sudden noises. So Terry and Laura are working with desensitizing her. Here is Cameo’s first attempts at moving over a noisy tarp. Laura is very good at helping Cameo know she can take her time and think about it.…
Lola videos and update
by Bonnie Hammond | May 22, 2014 | Lola
Here are three new videos showing Lola’s progress under saddle. We’re also super pleased to report that Terry has had a couple of her volunteer riders working with Lola, and she has been as good for them as she is for Terry! Clearly, Terry and her team have unlocked…
Tarp training with Lola and Skye
by Bonnie Hammond | May 21, 2014 | Lola, Skye
Playing with desensitizing using the big blue tarp. Lola wanted to eat it! Skye had seen it before working with Dave but she pretended at first that it could eat her.
May Volunteer of the Month: Heather Andreini
by Bonnie Hammond | May 21, 2014 | Volunteers of the Month
Please join us in celebrating the selection of our May Volunteer of the Month…SAFE supporter Heather Andreini! Heather has contributed to our mission in a variety of ways.In addition to volunteering her time to do adoption and alumni site checks, she organized the 2nd…
Our Mission
by Bonnie Hammond | May 20, 2014 | Commentary
We don’t often take time to stop and think about things like this, but November 2014 will mark nine years since the inception of Save a Forgotten Equine as an independent rescue organization. Over the past nine years, we’ve seen a lot of horses come and go, and while…
Sometimes fairy tales do come true
by Bonnie Hammond | May 16, 2014 | Atticus, Placed Horses
We could not be happier to officially announce that Atticus has been adopted! Our sweet old man has found himself a wonderful new home where he will live out the rest of his life in comfort, and receive the kind of care that he has always deserved. We’d like to thank…
Ginger Makes Us Smile
by Terry Phelps | May 16, 2014 | Ginger
We are overjoyed to update everyone on Ginger’s progress! This girl has made such a wonderful transformation under Kim Lacy’s training. When we contacted Kim about taking on a SAFE horse to foster she happily accepted and offered to donate her training services and…
