Latest SAFE News
SAFE Journal — Feb 20, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 20, 2011 | Baxter, Bucky B Lucky, SAFE Journal
Today was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the air was crisp and clean, and horses were enjoying the weather as well. Today, Lexi went off on her next adventure in life! We were sad to say goodbye, but so happy to see her finally find her forever home. Cindy…
Zan Update — Feb 20, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 20, 2011 | Zanadu
Sara had a lesson on Zanadu today that went really well. They are using trot poles to help with canter departs and it seems to help her a lot. No more kicking out in the departs and she is picking up the correct lead right when asked, not rushing into the canter like…
Baxter — Feb 19, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 19, 2011 | Baxter
Baxter on a beautiful winter day, with the Cascade Mountains behind him.
Nadia Update — Feb 19, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 19, 2011 | Nadia
Nadia has gone into training! Our trainer picked her up from the foster home on Thursday night. She reports that Nadia looks great and that Judy, her foster mom, did a great job getting weight on her. She worked with her a little bit yesterday, Nadia was very…
Lexi Update — Feb 19, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 19, 2011 | Lexi
I am thrilled to announce that Lexi’s adoption has been approved! She will be leaving for her new home this weekend! Congratulations to Cindy G. of Brier, WA on her adoption of Lexi!!
Tia Update — Feb 19, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 19, 2011 | Tia
Tia is doing ok.…she continues to be happiest in her stall and gets nervous outside of her stall. Dr. Hannah did a brief dental exam on her and most of her teeth are at the gumline so there isn’t much to be done, a few corners that could be rounded and she thinks…
Corona Update Feb 19 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 19, 2011 | Corona
Corona is doing great! His bloodwork was rechecked and his muscle enzymes which had been elevated previously are now normal, allowing him to be given some bute this week which has surely made him feel more comfortable. He continues to be a very tolerant, good boy…
Lucky Update — Feb 17, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 17, 2011 | Bucky B Lucky
Today, Dr. Bryant from Pilchuck Hospital came out and took follow-up xrays on Lucky’s injury to his left front fetlock. When he took xrays last May, he was less concerned about the bone chips (he has several, but all could be easily removed) than he was about the…
KCTS‑9 — From Stable to Table
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 17, 2011 | Bucky B Lucky, SAFE in the News
Aired Friday, Feb 18, 2011 on KCTS-TV channel 9 From Stable to Table examines the disturbing fate of retired racehorses and the people who try to save them. Featuring SAFE horse Bucky B Lucky!
Viewing Parties for Bucky B Lucky’s TV Premier!
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 15, 2011 | Bucky B Lucky
SAFE will be hosting two separate viewing parties for Lucky’s big debut as a TV star! As we mentioned previously, PBS will be doing a story on what happens to racehorses after their racing careers are over, and Bucky B Lucky will be featured prominently in this…
Char Update — Feb 14, 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 15, 2011 | Charmeon
Here’s some more new photos of Charmeon, taken by the trainer that is working with her.
Corona Update Feb 13 2011
by Bonnie Hammond | Feb 14, 2011 | Corona
Quick update on Corona — he is doing very well, on antibiotics now and the vet reports he is very tolerant for his twice-daily chlorahexadine scrubs. She does feel bad for him as he is probably in some amount of discomfort, but she has not felt comfortable giving him…
