Latest SAFE News
Blissful Mirana
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 31, 2025 | Mirana
We love it when things work out even better than planned! Mirana is thriving in foster with SAFE alumni Bliss, and we couldn’t be happier! When Bliss suddenly lost her gelding, Buddy, to colic, SAFE jumped into action to ensure she wouldn’t be left without a…
Alumni Update: Emma
by Cathy Olson | Mar 31, 2025 | Emma
We recently checked in with Jan and his adopted horse, Emma. Jan boards another mare on his property and her owner trail rides with Jan and Emma. Both horses also enjoy the company of two friendly goats.
Clarissa Passes
by Bonnie Hammond | Mar 27, 2025 | Clarissa
We are so sorry to tell you that last week, we made the sad decision to lay Clarissa to rest. When cleaning her stall in early February, we discovered blood coming from her vulva, a small drip that cleared up in less than 24 hours. Dr Lewis examined her and found no…
Alumni Update: Violet
by Cathy Olson | Mar 21, 2025 | Violet
We recently checked in with Lexee and Violet. Here is what Lexee had to share: Violet has been such a great addition to my herd. She and Duke (my other horse) get along so great. Best friends at first sight. She also loves to run around with him and our minis, Bubba…
King 5: Horses rescued from cockfighting bust near Yelm find new hope
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 19, 2025 | SAFE in the News
REDMOND, Wash. — Neglected horses have a second chance at life following a large-scale animal cruelty bust near Yelm. The Feb. 13 raid resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of more than 500 roosters allegedly bred for cockfighting. Terry Phelps,…
Thank You, Bishop Blanchet!
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 19, 2025 | Announcement
Last Friday, 3/14, SAFE hosted 22 people from Bishop Blanchet High School for their second annual Day of Service. We had around 30% more participants than last year, and a lot of familiar faces returned for round two of facilities projects! These events are always…
Fox 13: Horses rescued from cockfighting farm in Yelm, WA now recovering in Redmond
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 18, 2025 | SAFE in the News
REDMOND, Wash. — A herd of horses is recovering in Redmond after the animals were rescued from a farm family in Yelm, accused of running a cockfighting operation on the property. The backstory: FOX 13 first reported on the cockfighting raid on February 13. At that…
Introducing SAFE’s Valentine Herd
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 18, 2025 | Alvaro, Arionna, Eda, Frida, Maisy, Mateo, Venturo, Wednesday
What’s in a name? For the horses who come to SAFE, it signifies a new beginning. While their names may change as they find new homes and families, each one marks the start of their journey to safety, care, and a brighter future. For the Valentine Herd horses we…
Joel Conner at SAFE: March 21 — 23
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 17, 2025 | Announcement
This weekend, Joel Conner returns to SAFE for our first clinic of 2025. Here he talks a bit about the style of horsemanship we use here at SAFE, and why. Fellow equestrians, horse lovers, and curious minds—this clinic is for YOU! Joel Conner is an highly…
Sunny and Shasta go to Postdoc Brewing
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 12, 2025 | Sunny and Shasta
Last Saturday, Sunny and Shasta hit the town to talk to the good folks over at Postdoc Brewing about SAFE. Well, they let their human handlers do the talking, but standing there looking cute is a full time job in and of itself! As always, the pair were perfect little…
Moshi in March
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 11, 2025 | Moshi
As Casey A, who works and rides Moshi says, “there’s a lot to love about Moshi.” “A few things that I really appreciate about her are that she’s pretty brave and confident, not a whole lot really bothers her. She hops right on the trailer, we’ve taken her off property…
Nova Goes to Foster
by Lily Leitkowski | Mar 10, 2025 | Nova
Nova has had enough of this rain and Western Washington Weather –— she has temporarily relocated to the East Side to foster with Blair, Bijou, and Bear. Blair’s ‘R&B Ranch’ is already known to us as a phenomenal place to spend time (just asked Bijou, who loved it…