Latest SAFE News
Strider’s Skin Graft Procedure
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 2, 2012 | Strider
Strider is resting comfortably tonight after a three-hour skin graft procedure. Last August, Strider survived a fire that destroyed the barn at Dutch Mill Farm and killed 6 other horses. He was badly burned all across his back. Since the fire, he’s been treated with…
Moonshine update
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 1, 2012 | Moonshine
Moonshine is enjoying life at his new foster home. He’s recovered from his gelding surgery and is now living a life of leisure as he grows up. His foster mom had this to say about him: Moonshine is doing very well here with us, and has bonded extremely well with our…
Lola in the snow
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 1, 2012 | Lola
Some pictures of Lola enjoying the snow
Sinatra and Aiden in the snow!
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 1, 2012 | Aiden, Sinatra
Sinatra and Aiden had a lot of fun in the snow. Being young geldings, they tend to play pretty rough but like most horses, it’s all for show — they don’t really want to hurt each other. Here are some photos of the two of them:
Ego Afire in the snow!
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 1, 2012 | Ego Afire
Ego Afire enjoying last week’s snowfall
Miah update
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 1, 2012 | Miah
In late October 2011, Miah and her herd mates Shiloh and Khianna, arrived at the SAFE farm. SAFE had tried for several months to place these mares for their owner through our SAFE-Assisted Placement program but without any luck, mostly because these horses had not…
Shiloh update
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 1, 2012 | Shiloh
In late October 2011, Shiloh and her herd mates Miah and Khianna, arrived at the SAFE farm. SAFE had tried for several months to place these mares for their owner through our SAFE-Assisted Placement program but without any luck, mostly because these horses had not…
Brandii Bask Update!
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 30, 2012 | Brandii Bask
It’s time for another SAFE foster home update! This time we check in on Brandii Bask Here’s a little update on Brandii. First, she so wants to be with my paints! The pastures are set up with single stalls/run-ins, so for now she’ll be coveting from afar. She’s…
Tragedy! (by Honeycutt)
by Honeycutt | Jan 27, 2012 | Commentary
This is Honeycutt with a blog post from my website, Honeycutt Nation. My good friend Debi sent me some terrible photos of the destruction that took place at the SAFE farm during the terrible snow storm. Look! This was the hay house at the SAFE farm in Monroe, where…
Strider Update
by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 9, 2012 | Strider
A group of SAFE volunteers gathered recently at NWESC to see a demonstration by Hannah Evergreen, DVM of the daily wound care provided to Strider. While the process is uncomfortable for him, his attitude about the treatment is remarkably tolerant. Dr. Evergreen…
Announcing the SAFE 2011 Volunteer of the Year: Abby Gambrill
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 29, 2011 | Volunteers of the Month
You may have noticed that we haven’t announced a Volunteer of the Month for December. We didn’t forget, we have just been planning something special…a new Volunteer of the Year award! Each December, the SAFE Board of Directors will select one dedicated SAFE volunteer…
Goodbye Brandy
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 13, 2011 | Brandy, Bud, In Memory
On the morning of December 13, Brandy ate her breakfast of mash and seemed fine, but not long after, she was found down in her pasture, sweating and in pain. The sudden onset of these colic symptoms led us to believe that she had a lipoma, which is a benign fatty…
