Latest SAFE News
Oscar Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 26, 2012 | Oscar
Oscar had his teeth done this week and they were some of the worst teeth Dr. Hannah has ever seen. Huge points and ramps that caused ulcerations all along his cheek and had worn down the opposing teeth, in some cases down to the gum line. One broken tooth. He should…
April and Lola at Windy Tides
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 26, 2012 | April, Lola
We made a last minute decision to bring a couple of the rescue horses to get some exposure the outside world at the Windy Tides horse show at the Monroe Fairgrounds. We brought two horses — April who is 7 and been under saddle about 9 months, and Lola, our 3 year old…
Louie is looking better!
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 18, 2012 | Louie
Updated photos of Louie posted today. He is gaining weight and shedding like crazy! His rain rot is completely healed, and he is starting to look much better!
Scooter & Oscar update
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 12, 2012 | Oscar, Scooter
Former stallions Scooter and Oscar are both doing well and Dr Hannah feels like Oscar is ready to get his dental float and have his sarcoids removed, so he has an appointment scheduled for the 19th. Our plan is to send Oscar into training about a week after his…
Holly is once again available for adoption
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 12, 2012 | Holly
Former SAFE-horse Holly was adopted last year to a family with a teenage girl. Unfortunately, due to some health problems and financial issues, they are unable to keep her. Once again, we are offering this wonderful mare for adoption. She is now 6 years old. Video…
March Volunteer of the Month: Kyle Putnam
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 12, 2012 | Volunteers of the Month
Congratulations to our March Volunteer of the Month, Kyle Putnam! Kyle has volunteered at the farm doing chores, as well as at the SAFE Benefit Horse Show and most recently as a foster home for SAFE horse Dexter. Please join me in offering Kyle a sincere “Thank You”…
Arnie Video
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 11, 2012 | Arnie
A video of Arnie, being ridden by his owner’s niece, a beginner who hasn’t ridden in a couple of years. This is Arnie’s first ride in a year. What a gem of a horse!
SunnyD’s Bed and Breakfast
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 7, 2012 | Sunny and Shasta
Something to make you smile…Welcome to SunnyD’s Bed and Breakfast
Dexter Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 5, 2012 | Dexter
Here’s an update from Dexter’s foster home: Ultimately, I’ve fallen in love with this little guy. If he was a hand taller or I was a hand shorter, I’d keep him. He’s smart, athletic, tough, and funny, everything I like in a horse. But I do think he deserves a rider…
JR Intake photos
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 4, 2012 | JR
New SAFE horse JR arrived at the farm today. He needs to put on weight, and he’s very muddy from his previous home with a terribly matted tail and bad cracks in his hooves. He’s a remarkably polite horse with great manners. He is going to make someone an awesome…
Oscar and Scooter update, updated!
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 23, 2012 | Oscar, Scooter
Oscar and Scooter were taken straight to Evergreen Holistic Vet Care on Saturday to await their gelding surgeries. Both stallions have proven to be extremely difficult to handle and their surgeries were bumped up to this week to get them done as soon as possible.…
Shiloh Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 23, 2012 | Shiloh
Shiloh has finished 60 days professional training. She’s still very green, but considering she came to us as a barely handled 5 year old, she’s doing very well! She has a sweet nature and a generally calm temperament.
