Latest SAFE News
Bridgit was *not* on Santa’s Naughty List
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 7, 2014 | Bridgit
She was a very good girl this year, so Santa brought a special gift for Bridgit…GrownUpClothes! She got her very own Pony size surcingle. Here she is modelling her Big Girl outfit. Isn’t she adorable? (the angle of the photo is exaggerating her current slightly…
Training Update for Bucky B Lucky!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 7, 2014 | Bucky B Lucky
Lucky has had a recent change of scenery, moving from Dutch Mills Farm up to White Birch Farm, where he will continue his under saddle work with trainer Melonie Rainey. We would like to thank Helga Roberts at Dutch Mills for everything she’s done for Lucky during his…
Marta & Shay update
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 6, 2014 | Marta, Shay
Marta and Shay continue to thrive under the careful care of their foster mom, Eileen. With their blankets on, it’s hard to tell who is who, they are such peas in a pod! Both mares continue to be easy keepers on restricted diets, but they are getting to enjoy a brief…
Misty at a ‘big girl barn’
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 6, 2014 | Misty
An update on Misty from Lisa: Misty enjoyed a trail outing on New Years day, to our usual spot at Rattlesnake Lake/Snoqualmie valley trail. She was very well behaved on the trails, and didn’t balk once! Even though we arrived and parked among other horse trailers and…
Catching up with Zanadu!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 3, 2014 | Zanadu
It’s always a happy day when we get an update on Zanadu. We like to think that all of the adopted SAFE horses are loved, but when it comes to Zan, there is no question that she is adored, treasured, and beloved. Karen sent this update: Zan and I are doing…
January training notes: Sasha
by Terry Phelps | Jan 2, 2014 | Sasha
Sasha seems to be showing signs of discomfort, especially tracking to the right on the lunge line. She does a lot of chewing and moving/opening her mouth…it almost looks as if she were sucking on her tongue or cheeks. She can’t hold the right lead canter without…
2013 Q4 Impact Statement
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 31, 2013 | Quarterly Impact Statements
New Horses Intake Date: October 6, 2013 Sasha (returned to SAFE) Intake Date: October 7, 2013 Phoenix (sold by adopter, surrendered to SAFE by new owner) Intake Date: October 19, 2013 Kai (returned to SAFE) Intake Date: November 2, 2013 Savannah (sold by adopter,…
Ginger is cantering under saddle!
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 30, 2013 | Ginger
Here are some photos of Gingers ride today. She is doing well and a lot of fun! She is a green walk, trot, canter. Steering is optional. =)
December Volunteer of the Month: Megan Wilson
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 27, 2013 | Volunteers of the Month
December is such a festive month. There are so many reasons to be happy and so many things to celebrate. December Volunteer of the Month, Megan Wilson, is one of the reasons we’re celebrating this month! Megan has been volunteering at SAFE since April. She is at Safe…
Happiest holidays from Strider & Chip!
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 24, 2013 | Chip, Strider
Strider had to leave his Monroe foster home with Sheridan and Austin with the onset of winter weather, since Sheridan’s barn has still not been rebuilt. We are so fortunate that our good friend Heather, who’s already fostering Chip, offered a place in her lovely barn…
A Home for the Holidays for Moonshine
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 19, 2013 | Moonshine, Placed Horses
Most of us have probably wished at one time or another for a pony under the tree on Christmas morning. Well Moonshine won’t be going anywhere near the Gable’s Christmas tree but he’ll be there in spirit as this wonderful family celebrates the holiday. It gives us…
Dottie update!
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 17, 2013 | Dottie
Dottie has had a bit of a rough time since the onset of colder weather, including a couple of scary bouts of colic. We had to call the vet out on one occasion but fortunately the colic resolved itself. We watch her closely and give her extra sloppy mashes and…
