Latest SAFE News
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!
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…
