Latest SAFE News
Special Guests at the SAFE Benefit Show
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 18, 2013 | Announcement
The Seattle Police Department’s Mounted Patrol will be stopping by Donida Farm to put on a special demonstration during the SAFE Benefit Horse Show!! The demo will take place at the start of our Exhibitor Party on Saturday evening at 5pm. The Patrol horses and their…
Problems with Kat
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 18, 2013 | Kat
Over the past month or so, we’ve been noticing that Kat has been tripping more and more, both under saddle and even when being led. It’s gotten to the point where we’ve decided to pull her out of training with Brittney until we can have a vet examine her and possibly…
Photos from the Open House
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 18, 2013 | Maggie, Miah, Nora
We had a great time at last Sunday’s Open House with lots of folks stopping by to meet the horses and enjoy a grilled hot dog or two. SAFE supporter Margaret C took these gorgeous photographs and was kind enough to share them with us.
Moonshine Training Video
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 17, 2013 | Moonshine
Moonshine started cantering under saddle this week without a lead pony! He’s doing great!! Here’s a video taken the week before last of his first ride off the lunge line. Look closely and see if you recognize the horse that he’s working with in the arena…it’s…
Lucky Training Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 16, 2013 | Bucky B Lucky
Lucky continues to do well in his work with Helga Roberts at Dutch Mills Farm. Recently she had this to say about his behavior and his attitude: “Lucky has been at my barn since the beginning of June and has not shown ANY bad barn behavior. He gets turned out every…
Strider…Mystery Solved?
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 16, 2013 | Strider
Strider has been puzzling us for months with an on-again-off-again urinary tract issue. His only symptom was random bouts of leaking urine. Sometimes he would “dribble” significant amounts of urine, splashing himself and making a mess of his stall. Other times, he…
Cameo is now wearing a saddle!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 15, 2013 | Cameo
Cameo wants everyone to know she has been wearing a saddle for a few weeks now, but today was the first time it was put on while she was standing in the cross-ties. You’ll notice that Cameo is wearing a chain in the photo. That’s because she is still learning how to…
Nora the Poster Girl
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 13, 2013 | Nora
Nora’s lovely face graced the advertisements we sent out for tomorrow’s Open House. Isn’t she the cutest?
Portland Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 12, 2013 | Portland
Portland’s condition is continuing to improve, but he is still very thin. He’s also covered in bites, scrapes, and scars — evidence of the life he was leading before he was rescued. His coat is improving and he has shown us some glimpses of spirit and energy, which…
Checking in with Nora
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 11, 2013 | Nora
Everyone is pretty much in love with Nora. She’s a doll, just sweet and loving and really, really pretty. Her physical condition is slowly improving and while she still needs to put on more weight, she’s looking healthier and her coat has improved. Nora’s biggest…
Ginger meets new friends…
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 8, 2013 | Ginger
A new foster adventure for Chip
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 8, 2013 | Chip
Chip has spent the past four months in foster care with three other geldings where he has learned a great deal about getting along with other horses, now that he is no longer a breeding stallion. It hasn’t always been easy for him, but he worked hard and eventually…
