Latest SAFE News
Alumni Update: Lucy
by Cathy Olson | Mar 20, 2024 | Lucy
Alumni volunteer Lisa G recently contacted Diane and has this update on Lucy. Diane and Lucy made the move to Colorado in early 2023 and, after some adjustment to the new environment, soil, etc, they are both thriving! Diane has found an amazing community there, from…
Alumni Update: Irene (Honey) & Khianna (Kiki)
by Cathy Olson | Mar 19, 2024 | Irene, Khianna
SAFE recently checked in with Irene (now Honey) and Khianna (now Kiki). Both horses are well taken care of and well loved! Photo is of Stanalee, Kiki and Honey
Ciara’s Crossroads
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 19, 2024 | Ciara
We talk a lot about ‘time’ here at SAFE, the time it takes for a horse to reach certain milestones (varied), the time we give them to get there (endless, for the most part). But to frame this in a linear style is not always the most accurate. Yes, the paths some…
Alumni Update: George
by Cathy Olson | Mar 18, 2024 | George
We received an update on George from Ana. Doesn’t he look amazing all grown up?! “George and I got to sneak in our first after-work ride of the year. The sunshine is coming and we need to work off some winter chub with our pony friends!”
Alumni Update: Gunnar
by Cathy Olson | Mar 17, 2024 | Gunnar
Gunner is a very happy boy and is well taken care of and looked after by his adopter, Carrie, who loves him to pieces.
Alumni Update: Zoe
by Cathy Olson | Mar 17, 2024 | Zoe
Zoe is doing really well and is very bonded to the other horses in her herd. She enjoys going on rides on the many trails accessible from her family’s property.
Addie is Adopted!
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 16, 2024 | Addie
With the sound of a trailer door shutting, another Graham horse is out the door. Addie has found her family! Madison and Nicole came to SAFE looking for a horse who could also participate with Madison in her Washington High School Equestrian Team (WASHET) events.…
Theo’s First Saddling
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 15, 2024 | Theo
Theo wore a saddle for the first time at the end of February. It seems like just a handful of days before that, Theo was having his first groundwork sessions… and that’s because he was. The forward progress of this sweet guy has been swift and easy, making him…
Aries Seeks New Home
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 14, 2024 | Aries
We are helping to get the word out regarding the rehoming of one of our alumni: Aries. Aries was adopted back in 2021, but due to family circumstances, is currently looking for a new home. Aries had been a riding horse before she came to SAFE, and though she’d had…
Alumni Update: Cassidy
by Cathy Olson | Mar 13, 2024 | Cassidy
Cassidy continues living her life to the fullest with her adopter Brianna
Transformations
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 12, 2024 | Artie, Edward, Pepper, Veronica
Gradual change can be difficult to see, especially when what you have in front of you is almost impossibly different than what once was. Below is a quick before and after of a few SAFE horses, and their nearly unbelievable transformations over the years at SAFE.…
Thanks for the Work Party, Bishop Blanchet!
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 11, 2024 | Volunteer Happenings
Though it may technically still be winter, property maintenance is a year-round job! Last Friday was our inaugural work party of 2024, where we partnered with Bishop Blanchet High School for their first annual Staff & Faculty Day of Service. We had 14 members of…