Spa Day for Nova
Over in Ellensburg, Nova is living the good life with our friend Blair at foster. But in order to stay happy, one must also stay healthy, which means regular vet and farrier care. Nova had both recently, getting her up to date on her health check list. [gallery…
Alumni Update: Cassidy
Right now, Bri and Cassidy are just puttering around together. Last year they had a “wipeout” and Bri was worried, so Cassidy started rehab. Cassidy is a bit spicy so they’re starting from the beginning, and Bri hopes to do some riding in the Spring. Trail riding is…
Alumni Update: Gunnar
Gunnar is doing really well with an amazing owner. Carrie thinks he is around 26 or 27 years old. He is starting to have some old age issues. His teeth don’t have a lot of grinding surface. And his enlarged knee has very limited range of motion. She is monitoring him…
April Volunteer of the Month: Mara Fetters
Congratulations to our April Volunteer of the Month, Mara Fetters! At SAFE, our volunteers are truly the heart of our community. We can really only do what we do because of our amazing and generous volunteers! This month we are celebrating Mara Fetters. Mara has been…
SAFE has moved!
Saturday was the big day…the SAFE horses moved to their new home! A caravan of trailers brought our horses over two or three at a time, with the operation timed perfectly to get the new arrivals settled into their stalls before the next group arrived. As each horse…
March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Bridgit
Carrie S brought Bridgit into the groundwork portion of Joel Conner’s March 2026 clinic, and has the following to say about their nine hours spent together over the weekend: “I had the pleasure of working with Bridgit in the groundwork class of the Joel Conner clinic.…
Alumni Update: River
River is now 18 years old and is living the best life at Wendy’s farm of 38 years. Wendy and River had great success at first level dressage, but Wendy recognized that River wasn’t up to move up the levels so she happily listened and now they enjoy trail riding and…
Alumni Update: Bowie
We are excited to provide an update on a very special horse that has been such a huge blessing in so many lives since his adoption from SAFE in January of 2019. As you might remember, Bowie found a new home with his current owner, Pat, where he was able to truly…
Wednesday Wears a Saddle
Wednesday’s first saddling at SAFE was a mellow affair. Wednesday herself is a pretty mellow gal, so it was perhaps not too big of a surprise, but still a very pleasant reality for us. We will continue to work Wednesday on the ground to prepare her for her first…
Alumni Update: Moshi (Moxie)
Moxie is now about 9 years old and doing fantastic. She continues to flourish and has really gotten into a groove in Alabama. She is very vocal, greeting everyone coming into the barn with a whinny and letting the other horses know she HAS MOXIE! Elle has started…
Brownie is Adopted!
Sweet news: Brownie has found a home! Tom came to SAFE looking for a horse he could grow and learn alongside, and met Brownie, who fit his bill to a T. The two hit it off, with Tom visiting the handsome pinto several times so they could really get a feel for one…
Alumni Update: Boone (Mr. Fezziwig)
Boone (now Mr. Fezziwig’s) adopter, Wendy, sent us a couple of very cute photos in March.
Alumni Update: Jupiter (Apollo)
Here are a couple of recent photos of Jupiter, now Apollo, and Marissa.
Alumni Update: Otto
Gabby provided an update on Otto this spring: Otto is blossoming. He’s been doing a lot of travel with me to barrel races and friends’ houses for more exposure and riding opportunities through this very wet winter. He loves getting out and being social! He has regular…
