Latest SAFE News
Alumni Update: Picasso (Justice)
Justice is doing great. He was diagnosed with Cushing’s a while back, but Anastasia has him on meds and he is being monitored closely by both her and the Vet. The boarding stable where he is at has a lot of older horses some with Cushing’s. They are taking very good…
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Esme
At the end of June we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Carrie brought Esme into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “I had the sheer delight participating in the…
Alumni Update: Betty and Eleven
Betty and Eleven are healthy and living the dream. Immaculate grass pasture, a large sandy area for rolling, a clean barn that they have full access to and a supply of snacks from their loving humans.
Alumni Update: Mason and Scarlett
One of our Alumni volunteers had a recent visit with Mason and Scarlett and their adopter Lori. She shared the following: Mason and Scarlett are two happily retired equines at Lori’s. Mason is still a gorgeous gelding adored by Lori. From his beginning at SAFE, she…
Alumni Update: Rae
Rae is doing great overall. Christina is managing her allergies and sweet itch diligently. Rae has recently been diagnosed with some arthritic changes in her hocks, so Christina is working with her vet, farrier, and body worker on that and takes each day/ride as they…
Alumni Update: Willow
Willow is doing very well. She looks excellent for her 22 years. Willow’s friend is Ceran, who is a gelding with a lot of spirit and quite talkative.
Alumni Update: Mabel (JemaMae)
We recently received this update from Mabel’s (now JemaMae) adopter Kim. After our very rough start JemaMae — Mae as we now call her— we are settling in nicely together. It was hard for her to leave her SAFE Herd and adjust to being alone in her own paddock. She is…
Alumni Update: Rusty
Rusty is happy and healthy at age 26!
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Harissa
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Annika brought Harissa into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “I had the privilege of taking Harissa into the…
Alumni Update: Aiden (Copper)
Copper is doing great! He is happy, healthy and enjoying his girl Maeve! They are competing in WAHSET (Washington High School Equestrian Team). Maeve loves how Copper is such a sweet and willing partner.
July Volunteer of the Month: Brian Brubaker
At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can only do what we do because of their incredible generosity! This month, we’re celebrating Brian Brubaker. Brian began volunteering on a Saturday AM chore shift in 2025 and became a shift lead in 2026.…
Buck Brannaman Clinic Report: Edward
Recently we embarked on an 8 horse journey over to Ellensburg for the Buck Brannaman clinic. Candi K brought Edward into the morning Foundations class, and has the following to say about their experience together: “Taking Edward to the Buck Brannaman Horsemanship…
