Latest SAFE News
Skittles is Ready!
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 21, 2014 | Skittles
We’ve had a lot of good things to say about Skittles since she arrived at SAFE after her rehabilitation at NWESC. Let’s recap: She’s beautiful. A bright chestnut Arab with a big wide blaze and three white socks, she’ll catch your eye for sure! She’s healthy. NWESC did…
Dottie Belle
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 17, 2014 | Dottie
Here’s our Dottie, enjoying some bodywork from Pilchuck’s Dr Meyer: photo by Deunan Berkeley
Skittles Training Update
by Terry Phelps | Apr 16, 2014 | Skittles
Skittles did very well on the trail ride Sunday. She is very brave, liked to lead, and had a go button. Overall she stayed calm and listened well. She would have loved to run up the hills but I was able to keep her at a walk. She was fine with the other horses too. I…
Ruby Red
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 15, 2014 | Ruby
Ruby is a lucky horse who has an entire community behind her, pulling for her recovery! She got a visit today from one of her major benefactors, SAFE supporter Bernice S, who spent some time with our girl in the company of SAFE president Debi Shatos. Debi reports that…
Good news for Jewel?
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 15, 2014 | Jewel
Dr King of Pilchuck Vet Hospital came out to SHS and donated her time to give lameness exams to some of the SAFE horses. We asked her to take a look at Miss Jewel, and her assessment of Jewel’s crooked leg was not half bad. In fact, she told us she’s seen perfectly…
Time off for Oscar
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 15, 2014 | Oscar
Oscar has been showing some front end lameness since his return to SAFE. This lameness, which appears to be in his right front leg, isn’t noticeable at the beginning of a ride, but seems to get progressively worse as he is exercised. Dr King of Pilchuck Veterinary…
Trail Ride!
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 14, 2014 | Kat, Skittles
Volunteer Sara E rode Kat on a trail ride this weekend along with Terry and Skittles. Sara was able to compare this ride with one she and Kat went on a year ago. Not only does Kat know Sara better now and trusts her, she is also clearly feeling much better in her own…
Dottie and Eve
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 13, 2014 | Dottie
Lovely photos taken today of Dottie with her best friend Eve!
Unbridled Joy
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 11, 2014 | Zanadu
Sara, who is SAFE’s Vice President and Adoption Manager, keeps in touch with many of our adopters through Facebook, and a few days ago, she saw this lovely photo, posted by Karen who adopted Zanadu from us. When Sara asked Karen about it, she received this beautiful…
Skye is now cantering under saddle!
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 10, 2014 | Skye
We are just delighted to share this video with you of Skye cantering under saddle! Huge thanks to Andrea Lucianna and everyone at Half Trak Farm for this wonderful work. Watch closely in the video and you’ll see SAFE alumni pony River (adopted by Jenny Lucianna)…
Handsome Atticus
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 10, 2014 | Atticus
Atticus is back at Safe Harbor these days, and he’s looking like a million bucks! He’s an exceptionally handsome Arab gelding, and now that he’s no longer bony and thin, he’s looking really good. He even has a cute little belly! Now that Atticus is healthy again, he…
Handsome Kai
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 10, 2014 | Kai